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Sands Macau
Review by James K. — Dec. 29, 2010
The Sands Macau opened in 2004 and is one of three properties owned in Macau by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the others being the Venetian and the Plaza. For those looking for the glitz and glamour of Vegas, try heading to the Cotai Strip for the Venetian. The Sands doesn't pay a lot of mind to periphery endeavors. Its only concern is with strict hardcore gambling.
GamblingThe main show at the Sands Macau is definitely gambling; everything else is almost an afterthought. Corners were definitely cut during the planning stage on floor aesthetics and lighting, but what you miss out on there is made up for by the sheer number of games available. More specifically the Sands has over 700 plus table games and well over 1200 slot machines. The action, on average, is expensive. $300 minimum tables are the norm. $100 tables are hard to find and each game may only have two or three such tables. Slots, on the other hand, are surprisingly cheap. There are plenty of 1, 2, 5 10 cent HKD slots to go around.
The gambling is spread out over four floors with most of it occurring on the enormous first floor. A smoke free casino is available on the ground floor while the high rollers head to the high limit exclusive members only Paiza Club on the third floor. (Interestingly enough the Paiza Club is not off limits to non members. Tables with minimums of $1,000 to $10,000 are common, while the highest one I saw was a baccarat table at $80,000. The Paiza club is separated into about 20 smaller rooms with three or four tables in each, with each room named after a city in China, for example, Guilin room, Beijing room, Dunhuang room, etc.)
For those ladies who only want to gamble in the company of the other women, there is a small ladies only section on the first floor, made up of three tables. All three tables are baccarat, with minimum bets of 300 and 200 respectively.
For such a large casino it is interesting that there is no poker room. Following is a list of the Sands Macau games. Unless otherwise indicated, normal Macau rules and payouts apply to all games.
My Own GamblingIn order for any casino review to be authentic, the reviewer must gamble. To that end, I did what I had to do and entered the fray. At 2 pm I started playing Blackjack at a hundred dollar table, which was not easy to find, as there are only three of them in the whole casino. The table was empty when I started but soon filled up. On the whole I find the level of Blackjack playing in Macau to be noticeably worse than in the West. I'm not sure how many people here have heard of basic strategy. The mistakes made are plentiful and not easy to watch. I know there are beginners everywhere but even people here well versed in the rules of the game don't really know what they're doing. For some, I think they just play the game to get in on the 11-1 pair sidebet which is a sucker bet to begin with and shouldn't be played ever - under any circumstances. But they go on anyway, happily dropping $50 HKD or more on each player's hand hoping one hits a pair. And if one does, they invariably drop another $50 HKD down that the third card dealt to the player will match yet again, odds and probability be damned.
While playing blackjack, I noticed an inconsistency in the performance of the dealers. Not all of them acted in the same way. The rule at the Sands is that surrender can only be invoked after everyone has seen their cards and the first player has yet to play. This, however, for some dealers, was a loose rule. Some would allow players to surrender when their turn came up afterwards. One poor woman playing at second base was a little perplexed knowing that the last dealer let her surrender when her turn to play came up, but then a new dealer didn't. Poor thing had to hit a 15 against a 10 with a grand bet sitting on the table. Obviously whoever is watching the dealers should be correcting this mistake instantly. Casinoes can't have dealers of the same games doing different things. In my opinion the whole procedure stinks in the first place and should be scrapped. They ought to let players surrender when their turn comes up. There's no need to interrupt the flow of the game by asking players at the outset.
During my three hours of play I found roughly half of the dealers could speak, or at least, understand, some English. Play for me, overall, went well. I bet low all the way through and was always up, usually around a grand. I think, at my peak, I may have been up $1800, but those good times didn't last. When I walked away after three hours, I was up an even thousand and decided to try my luck at Fan Tan.
Fan Tan caught my interest just recently after I learned that it used to be THE game for Chinese people, in and around the turn of the 19th Century. I'm very much into Chinese history, especially the history of that era, so I was eager to see what the fuss was all about. After playing it for a half hour, I found the game to be excruciating. It had nothing to do with the dealers or the other players, who were all cool, but with the randomness of it all, of my bet, of betting $300 to win $95, of knowing that I'd have to win 4 times for every time I lost just to turn a profit. My strategy was to bet 2,3,4 all the way through and hope there was a long dry run for the number 1. Well that long dry run for the number 1 never materialized as it came up twice in 30 minutes. When it came up a second time I called it quits, up $435. The only reason I was up that much was because I tried a Fan bet on the number 4 once and luckily won it, winning $300. Otherwise I'd only have shown a meagre $135 win from betting Sheh Sam Hong. That's akin to death by slow slicing, in my opinion.
The best part about playing Fan Tan were the other players. If I was a little harsh in my evaluation of the locals as Blackjack players, then I am giving them full props for their skills at Fan Tan. Four seconds after the game started they could call out the winning number, just as the dealer only started to group the buttons with her wand. Sometimes they'd play around with me, calling the won number out to be 1 when it wasn't, knowing that's the only number I could lose with. I took the ribbing all in good fun and it lent good camaraderie to the table. I noticed the other players liked to keep track of the winning numbers with a special form provided by the casino much in the same way they do with Baccarat. Dealers English level was noticeably poorer than at the Blackjack tables, probably because not many foreigners play Fan Tan.
After playing for 3.5 hours, all at $100 tables, I accumulated 8 points on my players card. I walked away up $1,435 HKD, a win I'll gladly take every time!
Player Card
The Sands Rewards Club card is good in all three of the Sands Corporation Macau properties: the Sands, Venetian, and Plaza. Gold player cards are free initially while Ruby cards and Diamond cards are earned subject to points accumulated. Ruby cards require 888 points while the magic number for Diamond cards is 8,888.
I asked three different staff members exactly how points were accumulated but no one knew the answer. They only said it was done "by computer."
Member benefits are pretty standard across the board. Discounts available in hotel restaurants are as follows: Gold club members get 10 percent while Ruby and Diamond club members get 20 and 25 percent respectively. The big goal to shoot for should be the complimentary hotel night available with the Ruby Card. However, be warned, the fine print says that perk is discretionary, based on rated play.
Big Spin and Win
Sands Rewards Club members are eligible to take a free daily spin on the "Big Spin and Win" slot machine. Top prize is a 1,000,000 HKD. Other prizes include cash as well as several slot bonuses. The machine is located on the ground floor beside the smoke free casino.
Explore the World
At my time of visiting, a two month Explore the World trip promotion was just winding down. Two draws occurred daily, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on the stage behind the Xanadu bar. Only those with player cards were eligible to earn tickets for the draw. The main prize was a World trip worth $100,000 HKD.
HotelOn December 27th, 2010 I checked into the cheapest room available at the Sands Macau, the Deluxe Suite. The cost of the room in total was 2184 Pattacas for one night. As is the norm in Macau, room prices vary according to the day of the week, with rates lowest midweek and highest on the weekend. The only other room available at the Sands is the more expensive Executive Suite, which roughly goes for a grand more.
On the whole I would say more experience staying at the Sands left a little to be desired. There's no question the main focus there is on gaming, not on the hotel experience, and it shows as soon as you walk in the front door. The lobby is very underwhelming with nothing to suggest you are staying a five star hotel. At check in my Visa card was not accepted for some reason, with the only explanation being the transaction was declined, which was a surprise to me as I pay my bills on time. Luckily I had enough cash on me to pay for the room as well as the $2000 HKD deposit. Later on, I encountered more problems when I tried to call my credit card company long distance from the room. I was first told that I couldn't be connected, as I hadn't paid a deposit, which was completely incorrect. After I explained to the girl that I had paid, she connected me quickly, but I never made my long distance call after learning the rates were 40 Pattacas a minute. Outside on the street, the same call can be made for 1 Pattaca a minute. That markup is borderline criminal in my books.
During my time at the Sands, I stayed on the 18th floor, room 1826. To call the room a suite is somewhat misleading in my opinion. I have seen this phenomenon before in high level Macau hotels, where they are too good to have mere rooms. Their lowest grade rooms have to be suites. At 60 square feet the room was large enough to be called a suite, but it didn't have two separate rooms, which I think suites should have. While it had two clearly defined sections, (bedroom and living room), the two parts were only divided by a wooden cabinet, which made the room feel smaller than it should have.
Overall the room is just about what you'd expect for the price you're paying. I don't think anybody could be reasonably disappointed with it. The room has aged quite nicely over its six years. The largest problem I had was with its lack of complimentary products. Everything in the bathroom is readily available in three star hotels and the only free thing in the main room was a plate of fruit. The Sands degree of frugality on this front is embarrassing and for lack of a better word, just cheap.
The Sands Macau has one pool, located outdoors on the sixth floor. Although the size of it may not please some people, I liked the outdoor setup and the surrounding deck. Pool hours are from 7 am to 7 pm. Interestingly when I came up to the sixth floor around 8 pm the pool was technically closed but the door was still open. I took a look inside and saw five people sitting around a deck table engaged in what looked like a game of Texas Hold 'Em. Of all the places to see people gambling at the Sands it had to be poolside after hours. That's instant cred in my eyes.
SpaIf you get the wrong front desk staff you may be told that the Sands has no spa or fitness centre. That's what happened when I tried to find out where it was located after I finished dinner. The fact that I had to ask in the first place underlined a basic problem of the Sands hotel experience. They don't do a good enough job advertising their facilities or restaurants. All of this information should be readily made available through brochures in the room. That's the peril of being a casino first and a hotel second, I suppose. Anyway, take my word for it, the Sands does have a spa and fitness centre, but they�re not easy to find. You have to go to the third floor, walk past the restaurants, then through the high limit Paiza room to another set of elevators. This isolated hidden section is a whole other part of the hotel. Once you get to those elevators take one up to the eighth floor where you'll find the spa. Spa hours are from 11 am to 3 am and use of the facilities is free. Men are more fortunate than women here. The male section is fully loaded with a fitness centre, hot tub, steam room, sauna and cold pool, while women are SOL. None of those amenities are offered to female guests.
The spa was a definite highlight of the hotel. Although not very large, it had a nice ambience about it, maybe due to its smaller size. The waterfalls behind the hot tub bathed in blue and green lights were a nice touch. So was the man who occasionally came by serving up much needed bottles of cold water. For those keeping track at home, the sauna was cooking at 72 degrees C while the dials in the stream room were maxed out, reaching 42 degrees. The steam room was an experience upon itself. Puddles collected on the floor which burned your feet if you stepped in them for too long while your nose burned with each inhalation. I couldn't take any more than two or three minutes in there at a time.
The cold pool was a peculiar addition to the spa and something I'd never seen before. It was perhaps only three feet wide and five feet deep. Anybody wanting to get in would have to slowly lower themselves down standing up then kneel down. It couldn't have been sat down in. The thermometer in the water read a positively chilly 9 degrees. As I sat back in the hot tub thinking of its possible uses the first thing I thought of was that it was a safety device. If you go to any large old Chinese living structure, say pre 1900, you'll invariably see cauldrons of water surrounding the most important main buildings. Since everything was made of wood back then they needed a convenient water source to put fires out quickly. Only this cold pool wasn't there for the safety of the Sands — a modern structure — it was there for the safety of the patrons. It was there for the safety of the poor SOB who stayed in the steam room too long and caught on fire.
In all seriousness, if any reader can enlighten us to the therapeutic value of the cold pool, and why people would want to use it, we'd love to know.
FoodWith five restaurants in total, the dining options at the Sands are plentiful. Two restaurants are foreign, two are Chinese, while a fifth one does both. A nice price range exists among the restaurants, and even in some of the restaurants themselves, so neither those living little nor those large living will go hungry at the Sands. A McDonald's and a KFC also hide out in the back end of the property, but perhaps due to embarrassment, they are not advertised at all inside the hotel. Below is a list of the proper restaurants:
BarsThere are three bars at the Sands Macau. Respectively, they are:
ParkingFor those staying in the hotel, dining, or gambling, parking is free.
EntertainmentEntertainment at the Sands Macau is sparse. The big show of the evening is the Glamour Girls, a dancing show held at Xanadu bar. The program consists of six to eight foreign beauties shaking their hips to 1960 beach tunes. The program begins with 60's surfing hit Wipeout, followed by a Beach Boys number before moving on to other things. I must confess I didn't stay to watch it. My policy is if you've seen one dancing show, you've seen them all.
In between the dancing shows there was live music an by assortment of different bands, mostly playing poppy rock music, like covers of Blondie's "Call Me."
The following day, around 1 pm, they had a singer belting out cheesy 80's tunes like Careless Whisper.
Suffice to say, no one is coming to the Sands for its shows.
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9 Easy Steps To Adding Quality Muscle Mass
Adding lean, hard muscle mass is no easy task. It takes hard work, dedication, discipline, desire, and an openness to learn the real aspects to improving your body.
Hard and intense training is one half of the key to adding lean muscle mass. Now, I'm sure most of you reading this page understand that training is not where you grow.
In fact, weight training actually tears down the muscle tissue and breaks the body down. Training is often mistaken with growth. Which of course, it's not.
The real growth happens afterwards. That is, what you do from the moment you stop training until your next training session will dictate how much muscle mass you gain. Remember this, it is the recovery period from training that leads to muscle growth - Not the actual training itself.
You must understand this concept if you ever want to add muscle mass. You see, when it comes to weight training, your body works is cycles. The body encounters a stress point, such as weight training, and based on this stress, the body builds and breaks down in a sequence or cycles.
If you can learn how to reduce the amount of muscle breakdown from weight training, you can capitalize on these cycles and keep your body in a constant state of growth. What I'd like to do is give you some key strategies on how you can greatly improve your recovery periods, and keep your body growing.
Here are 9 easy steps you can add for more muscle growth:
1) Have One Whey Protein Drink With 5 Grams Of Glutamine As You Wake Up
This one is a must. As soon as you wake up in the morning, stumble over to your kitchen and mix yourself up a whey (Isolate if possible) drink mixed with 5 grams of glutamine. Your body is in starvation mode and desperately needs protein in order kick start the growth process. If you can, try adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey with your drink. This way, you can get some carbs into your nutrient starved body.
Also, glutamine is a much needed nutrient at this point. If you can shuttle some glutamine into your muscles, first thing in the morning, you can help stop the muscle breakdown process and get your body back into growth mode.
Here's a drink I use:
Here's a great breakfast protein smoothie for you to try.
1 scoop of orange creamsicle protein powder (NxCare ISO xp);
Add all the ingredients to a blender and mix. Try and blend the mix until all the ice cubes are chopped up, usually about 30 to 40 seconds.
This is a fantastic breakfast wake up protein drink to get your body growing. Give it a shot, I'm sure you'll love it.
2) Eat A High Protein, High Complex Carb Breakfast
This is so important. Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, after you've taken your morning protein drink, have a high protein, high carb breakfast. What you want to do here is give your body the magic of food synergy that only quality foods can provide.
Oatmeal is a great choice. You can't go wrong with oatmeal because it is such a wonderful fuel souce. I had a buddy one time say this to me "Oatmeal is all horses eat and they weight 1000 friggin' pounds of pure muscle!" Think of this breakfast as giving your body time released recovery throughout the day. Here's a sample breakfast:
Peel one apple and using a cheese grater, grate the apple. Prepare 1/2 cup of oatmeal, using either milk or water. I personally use 1% milk because it makes the oatmeal creamier. As the oatmeal is cooking, I add about 4 to 6 egg whites to the pot and mix it up. I will also add some raisins as well. Now, if you want, try adding a scoop of protein powder to the mix. Serve the oatmeal and have one whole wheat toast with a glass of juice
3) Have A Pre-Workout Shake
You might want to think about having a pre-workout shake 40 minutes to 1 hour before your workout. Believe me, taking in a pre workout shake is one of the most critical things you can do to enhance your growth and recovery. If you want to get some body mass, your gonna have to take in a pre workout shake.
Basically, your filling up on amino acids and quality carbohydrates in order to get the most from your workout. You see, during a hard workout, your body uses up a lot of carbohydrates and protein. You want to "stock up" and make sure you have enough of these nutrients to keep the bodies engine going at top speed.
Try adding 40 grams of whey protein and have one banana prior to your workout. If you can, try having a small bowl of oatmeal - You'll see what I'm talking about if you try this before your intenst workouts over the next week or so!
Here's a simple pre workout shake to try:
1 Banana
Mix it all up in a blender and you have yourself a power protein drink. Remember, if you can, try and fit in a small bowl of oatmeal. If you can't, try using Prolab's Mass Matrix Complex which uses 40 grams of complex carbs from oat flour. It also uses 40 grams of whey protein powder. This sounds like a fantastic drink!
4) Have A Glutamine And Creatine Drink Before A Workout
Approximately 10 minutes before your workout, try having a glutamine and creatine drink. It has taken me a bit of practice but I personally found that this works best (for me), right before a workout. I personally use NOZ supecharged (Lemon lime flavour!), or Dymatize Xpand (Cherry limonade flavour). I have gotten mind blowing results from this combination. By stuffing your muscles full of creatine and glutamine, you keep your muscles cells filled with fluid.
Now, if you can afford it, I strongly recommend that you also take some Endothil CR. I've used this supplement for over 5 months and I am blown away by the results.
5) Drink A Post Workout Shake
Do you really want to give your weight training program a huge boost? Try ingesting a quality protein and carbohydrate drink
Pounding back a drink packed with high quality protein and carbohydrates immediately after your workout will be one of the more important things you can do to start the recovery process. Remember this, the faster you can get the recovery process started, the faster you will build muscle - Simple as that.
If there is one thing that I try and tell everyone who wants to build muscle is to make sure that as soon as you've stepped into the locker room, even before you take your shower, drink a protein/carbohydrate drink. Why is this so important? The reason is pretty simple and straight forward. After a hard and heavy workout, your body is pretty much depleted of all glycogen and amino acids, specifically branch chained amino acids. What you MUST do is take in at least 30 to 40 grams of whey protein, and 50 to 60 grams of fast acting carbohydrates such as dextrose or maltodextrin.
This is very important! Make sure to have at least 50 grams of quick acting carbohydrates with your protein drink. You need carbohdyrates to replenish lost glycogen that you've lost during your workout. Protein alone is not enough!
Here's a drink you may want to try:
2 tablespoons of honey;
You can get about 5 pounds of whey isolate for about 40$ compared to $90 at your local GNC.
6) Take At Least 5 Grams Of Creatine With Your Post Workout Shake
In addition to your post workout shake, you should add 5 to 10 grams of creatine. Personally, I'd add 5 grams of tri creatine malate. For some reason, I get awesome results with this kind of creatine. After your workout, your muscles are starving for nutrients, creatine included. Uptake of nutrients from muscle cells after a workout is so much better after a workout so stuff them full of creatine. The result is more creatine in each muscle fibre at saturation and a bigger, tighter muscle.
7) If You Can, Try Adding More Leucine To Your Post Workout Shake
Leucine has been shown to help in the muscle recovery process. If you can get more leucine into the muscle immediately after your workouts, the better off you'll be in terms of your recovery period. Lately, more and more supplement companies are catching on to this fact and are adding more leucine to their formulas. I'm sure you are all familiar with Muscle Tech's Anator P-70.
This supplement's main active ingredient is Leucine and at 7.2 grams per serving, it's at about the right proportion for optimal growth. However, for anyone over 200 pounds, this is simply not enough. Personally, I'd like to see at least 15 grams + of leucine per serving.
You can usually get bulk leucine or branched chain amino acids for pretty cheap. Try going to www.bulknutrition.com or www.purebulk.com for more selection. At last check you can get a 500 gram bag of leucine for 20 bucks.
8) Take Antioxidants
I think taking antioxidants is important for two reasons. Firstly, weight training (in theory) helps create free radicals which helps destroy muscle tissue. Of course, this hasn't been proven but there is some evidence to suggest that immdiately after weight training, more free radicals are created in the body. Now, if it is possible, try taking some antioxidants to helps ward off these free radicals immdiately after your workout.
Secondly, after training, your body is very open to viruses that cause sickness (this may tie into the free radical theory). Your body is probably at it's weakest after a hard weight training session. Why not build up it's defences by taking in some antioxidants? You can't train if you're sick so keep your body and immune system strong with antioxidants.
9) Have A Complex Carb And Long Sustaining Protein Drink Before Bed
What you want to do here is give your body, slow acting nutrients that will help prevent the hormone, cortisol from doing it's job on your body. Cortisol will help with the muscle breakdown process and will increase over the course of the night.
Try Dorian Yates' Pro Peptide which uses micellar casein as it's main protein source. Have one serving of this drink with a small bowl of oatmeal.
Each tip outlined here will greatly enhance your recovery periods and therefore, more muscle mass and strength. If you can, try implementing all of the above noted recommendations, if you can't, try to follow as many as you can.
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Victim has message after parking-lot dent
This letter is to the person who left a serious dent and copious amounts of red paint on my car door in the Momo's parking lot Sunday afternoon, ruining an otherwise wonderful day. You know who you are.
You think you got away with it, and in the sense that you won't get caught and have to pay for the damage, you did. But you lost, too. Actions like yours are corrosive to your spirit and harden the heart. You demonstrated your immaturity, your lack of respect for others and their property, and your total lack of personal responsibility. You lost a part of your soul.
A suggestion - grow up. Respect others. Take responsibility for your actions and your mistakes. Don't go through life being that jerk that "gets away with it."
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My old engineering supervisor in Navy test and evaluation (a University of Florida grad) and his wife (an FSU grad) are in their 80s and living on the "other coast." She now has fairly advanced Alzheimer's and asked him half a dozen times during a recent breakfast what he had planned for that day. He told her the same thing each time she asked.
In an email, he admitted that just a few short years ago he would have had an angry retort by the third time she asked; now, he said, he just holds his tongue and is thankful for the 58 "very good" years they had together. He plans to continue caring for her at home as long as he can, putting her in a facility that can provide the needed care only when she needs more than he can possibly do for her at home.
I think that tells you everything you need to know about his character, and why I'm so proud of having worked for and with him.


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Searching For Crust Near Willow
On Saturday, April 9, Scott and I went searching for crust. I did a recon mission south of Anchorage yesterday and found no crust, so this time we headed north to Willow and the Hatcher Pass road.
Ski Campout At Trapper Creek
On March 26, we loaded up a sled with our winter camping gear and headed out for an overnight on the snowmobile trails near Trapper Creek.
Turnagain Pass Crust Ski
After weeks of waiting, the Anchorage area crust ski season officially began today.
Center Creek Adventure
On Sunday April 17, Scott, Bill and I planned to explore the crust skiing in Center Creek. If only I could get us there...
One Last Hit
After a week of 70 degree weather in Anchorage, we knew the end of the ski season was quickly approaching. We also knew that we needed one last good fix of the white stuff before we could move on to summer...So Bill, Scott and I loaded up the car and hea
Oosik Classic
March 18-20th, 2005 we headed north to Talkeenta for more snow and the Oosik Classic ski race
Susitna 100
On February 19th, I tackled the Susitna 100, a 100 mile race through the frozen Alaskan wilderness. When I first heard about this race, shortly after moving to Alaska, I knew I had to do it. I love races like this.
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Wooden Ski Classic
The snow was a bit hard to find at Kincaid Park on Sunday, November 21. But that didn't stop skiers from having a great time at the Wooden Ski Classic
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The first weekend of October, I went to Byers Lake in Denali State Park. Little did I know when we planned the weekend that this would be a ski trip!
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Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell says a 911 caller reported the fire and said pets may have been trapped in the home. Crews quickly brought the flames under control and found one victim in the living room and the other in a bedroom.
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How to Cure a Stomach Ache
Four Methods:Treating Stomach CrampsPreventing Future Stomach AchesTreating NauseaTreating IndigestionQuestions and Answers
When you feel a stomach ache coming on, it's hard to take your mind off of the pain and get on with your day. No matter what's causing the problem, you want it to go away fast. If your stomach is bothering you, try some of these steps to get some relief.
Method 1 of 4: Treating Stomach Cramps
1Use a warm compress. Adding heat over your stomach can help to reduce the tight, uncomfortable hurting feeling you are experiencing. Use a hot-water bottle or a (clean) sock filled with rice heated to a comfortable temperature and place it over your stomach. For the best results, lie down with the heating device lying over your belly.Ad
2Take a hot bath. Immersing yourself in warm water will increase your circulation and relax your muscles. This will help reduce the amount of pain you are feeling in your stomach. Relax in a bath for 15-20 minutes at least once a day for the best results..
3Massage your stomach. Stomach cramping may be caused by your muscles constricting. To help lessen this, give yourself a massage applying light pressure to your stomach. Focus on the painful areas, but rub all of your lower abdomen.[1]
4Try aloe vera juice. Not straight aloe vera from the plant, but aloe vera juice. This is a supplement you can find at many health food stores that has shown to decrease the pain of stomach cramps. It also has ties to helping with constipation and indigestion as well.[2]
5Try ginger water. Ginger with its medicine properties and alternative health advantages regulates the digestion and reduces the abdomen pain. Fresh ginger works better and fast as compared to dry one. Toss a few recent ginger pieces in hot water, now strain and drink it to induce relaxation. However if you can't handle spicy foods choose other forms like ginger supplements that you'll be able to find easily in the market. [3]
6Avoid alcohol and soda. Both alcohol and soda can be difficult for your body to digest and increase the pain you feel in the form of cramps. Instead, try drinking an herbal tea such as ginger or peppermint, as these help the muscles in your stomach to relax.
7Avoid oily foods. Your body may be cramping as a result of food poisoning, so avoid worsening your case by eating greasy, oily foods. If you are hungry, try eating foods that are more bland such as toast, applesauce, or crackers.
8Take medication. For persistent cramping that won't go away, take a low dosage of ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or naproxen. These over-the-counter painkillers all play a part in reducing the feeling of cramps. If you experience your stomach cramping as a result of your menstrual cycle, consider taking a multi-purpose medication intended for the treatment of menstrual cramps.[4]Ad
Method 2 of 4: Preventing Future Stomach Aches
1Manage your stress. Stomach problems including nausea and indigestion are more common if you suffer from a lot of stress. When necessary, give yourself time alone to relax and reduce any anxiety you may be feeling.
- Stretch slowly and focus on your breathing. This simple relaxation technique will reduce your odds of future stomach pain.[5]
- Try to manage your stress through exercise or meditation. Exercise and meditation both release endorphins that make you feel happier. If you don't exercise regularly already, try going for a long walk, doing yoga, swimming, or another low-impact activity.
- Do things that you enjoy. Giving yourself time to read a book, draw, play a game, or another favorite past time will decrease your stress. As an added bonus, if you do these things while you are also suffering from stomach problems, they will distract you from your nausea or pain.
2Change the way that you eat and drink. Many stomach problems are the result of a poor diet or poor eating habits. If you experience consistent stomach problems over many months or years, try some of these methods for regulating your diet.
- Eat smaller meals, and eat more often. Eating three large meals a day is more likely to cause indigestion or nausea than 5-7 small meals will. If nothing else, slightly adjust the size of your meals to be on a smaller scale and supplement your diet with snacks between meals.
- Avoid foods that can trigger a stomach ache. For example, skip foods that are spicy or foods that contain a lot of fat. Caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages can also aggravate your stomach.
- If you're not sure which foods are upsetting your stomach, try cutting out one food at a time. For instance, go for a week without dairy and see if your stomach aches go away. If cutting that food doesn't work, then cut something else until you find the culprit.
- Keep a food diary and write down everything that you eat for a while. In your food diary, write down the days that you get a stomach ache. After a while, you may notice a pattern, and you'll know what foods to avoid.
3Manage your weight. When you carry extra pounds around your mid-section, your stomach gets pushed upward and acid backs up into your esophagus. To lose weight, get some regular exercise, and cook healthily.Ad
Method 3 of 4: Treating Nausea
1Drink clear liquids. With nausea often comes vomiting, and vomiting can cause dehydration. If your body is dehydrated, it will take longer to heal and you will feel the effects of nausea stronger than usual. Drink 2-4 ounces of water every 15 minutes while you are awake to try to keep hydrated.
- Try electrolyte-supplemented sports drinks. These replenish the sodium and potassium in your body which it needs in order to fight illness.
- Drink peppermint, chamomile, or ginger tea with honey. These three herbs have shown to have a positive effect in reducing the feeling of nausea.
2Eat bland food. Your body needs nutrients to keep its energy up as it tries to recover from the ache, so provide it with easy-to-digest foods. Choose foods that aren't spicy, greasy, or sugar-filled like oatmeal, broths, toast, crackers, rice. Also try to avoid dairy based food as these contain natural bacteria which your stomach might not agree with.[6]
3Try cola syrup. Cola syrup is a thick liquid that tastes just like your favorite cola pop. The syrup has been used for many years to treat nausea, and can be taken plain or sipped over ice. Take 1-2 tablespoons every few hours to help ease your nausea.
4Take baking soda. Although this is the primary ingredient in most antacids, you can take baking soda plain by dissolving a tablespoon of it into a glass of warm water. Drink the water slowly, and repeat the process every few hours until your nausea goes away.
5Drink apple-cider vinegar. Different from regular vinegar, apple cider vinegar works on nausea by absorbing unwanted nutrients in your stomach. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of the liquid with a glass of warm water. Drink the solution every few hours until your nausea goes away.[7]
6Drink mint tea. Mint tea is proven to be effective in relieving nausea. What you need to do is steep the dry leaves of mint, about a tablespoon full, in half liter of boiling water for as long as half an hour. Strain it for a while and then drink . While you drink the mint tea, eat the mint leaves along with it. This is because simply eating mint leaves which are boiled also help relief the nausea.
7Get lots of rest. Your body is fighting a bacteria or virus in your stomach, and needs energy to do so. To provide it with the energy it needs, spend extra time sleeping and lying down. Avoid exercising or moving too much.
8Vomit if you need to. As horrible as vomiting feels, it is a healthy way for you to clean your system. Vomiting is your body's way of expelling the bacteria or viruses in your stomach that may be causing your illness. Although the process of throwing up can be incredibly uncomfortable, most people report feeling greatly relieved of their nausea immediately afterwards. Make sure you have a bowl or bucket next to your bed when you go to sleep so you do not vomit all over your bed.
9Take medication. There are many over-the-counter medications available for the treatment of nausea. Look for anti-nausea meds that contain "bismuth" which is used to coat the stomach lining and reduce the uncomfortable feeling of nausea. Antacids can also be used to treat your stomach ache.
10Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol irritate your stomach and impair your body's ability to heal in a timely manner, making your nausea feel worse. Stay away from caffeine (considered a drug) and alcohol while you are feeling sick.[8]Ad
Method 4 of 4: Treating Indigestion
1Watch what you eat. Avoid eating foods that are spicy or greasy as these can aggravate your indigestion. Additionally literally watch what you eat - if you eat very fast, talk while you eat, or eat large mouthfuls at once you are likely to have worse indigestion than if you do not. Therefore, eat slowly, watch your plate, and avoid talking while chewing (so you don't swallow air).
2Drink after your meal. If you typically drink liquids heavily during your meals, try drinking them after instead. Avoid drinking soda, coffee, or alcohol as these can be abrasive to your stomach lining and make you more uncomfortable. To soothe an irritated stomach, try drinking a glass of milk; the dairy counteracts the acids in your stomach.[9]
3Take hydrochloric acid supplements. Although many times indigestion is thought to be the cause of overactive stomach acid, it is sometimes the result of not enough stomach acid. To determine if this is the cause of your problem, take a hydrochloric acid supplement. If you don't feel anything in response, continue taking the supplement until you feel a warmth in your stomach. This warmth means that you have too many acids present, and that a lower dosage will be enough to treat the indigestion.
4Take digestive enzymes. These are available in a supplement form from most health food stores. There are both animal and plant/fungal based digestive enzymes, with the latter proving more effective in many cases. Follow the dosage directions for each individual enzyme supplement.
5Try enteric-coated peppermint oil. This is another supplement in a gel-capsule form that you take on a daily basis. Over time, it has shown to reduce or cure indigestion in 75% of users. Follow the dosage directions that come with the supplement to get the right amount for your situation.[10]
6Drink tea. Those magical three herbs - peppermint, ginger, and chamomile - work wonders for stomach problems. Drink them in the form of tea from a store-bought tea bag or infused in their dried form with hot water. Add lemon or honey to add a bit of flavor without increasing your sugar intake.
- Try cinnamon tea. Boil some tea with powdered cinnamon. Use two teabags or the equivalent. Add 2 Equal sachets (or similar) to the tea and mix it together. Works like a charm![11]
7Take probiotics. These are good bacteria that grow in your stomach to help you digest food. If you don't have enough probiotics, your stomach is unable to digest your food quickly enough and will leave you with that uncomfortable feeling of indigestion. Probiotics are typically taken in the form of yogurt and other cultured milk products.
8Try artichoke leaf extract. This is available in most health food stores, and works by increasing the flow of bile in your digestive system. Follow the dosage instructions that come with the supplement to get the right amount of the extract.
9Take deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Also abbreviated to DCL, this is a capsule or powdered form of licorice that lacks glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for raising your blood pressure. Take either two tablets or one tablespoon of powder 15 minutes before you eat a large meal.
10Rest after eating. Although it is not advised that you go lie down after a large meal, take a break before doing any physical activity. Sit upright or lounge for up to an hour after eating your meal. Be sure to eat at least three hours before going to bed.
11Take medication. There are many over the counter prescriptions that can treat your indigestion. However, these sometimes have negative side effects such as diarrhea and constipation, as all they do is block your stomach from making acid. But when the acid is not present, it prevents adequate digestion from occurring. Use these sparingly, and talk to your doctor about what your best option is.[12]Ad
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- If you are throwing up, try to fall asleep. Do not roll around because rolling will only worsen the cramps in your stomach. You might want to lie on your back and see if that works for you.
- Concentrate really hard on something so that you will forget momentarily about your pain. Even if it's concentrating on lowering the pain in your stomach. Once you wake up, your stomach cramps will most likely be gone. You will be sore (from throwing up), but the cramps themselves should be gone.
- Focus on breathing and try not to think about the pain. Deep breaths in through your nose and deep breaths out through your mouth.
- Lie on your back with at least three pillows under your feet. Having your feet elevated can help with the stomach ache by reducing pressure on the abdominal region.
- If you think the ache is caused by constipation, eating fiber can help quite a bit. If you eat a fiber based cereal in the morning regularly you will have more regular bowels and constipation will be much more uncommon.
- After treating your stomachache, sit or lie down in a comfortable position to allow all blood to flow to your stomach and listen to music. It is proven that music significantly reduces pain. Then wait for your indigestion or ache to subside.
- If you need something to take your mind off the pain, try reading a book and immersing yourself into that world.
- Sniffing something minty or even just eating a piece of mint gum helps calm the stomach.
- Check side effects of any pills or antibiotics you may be taking. Be sure that they aren't the cause of your stomach aches. If they are, consult your doctor!
- Try drinking cranberry juice which has many antioxidants in it which can ease stomach pains and make your sickness go away sooner.
- Drink little sips of water, don't gulp it down, because that could overwhelm your stomach.
- If it helps, pray to God.
- Do not move around. Moving around can make your stomach ache worse, try to find a quiet spot to lie down and rest.
- Immediately call an emergency number if your stomach ache is associated with a recent injury or if you feel pain and pressure in your chest.
- Many people get stomach aches when they travel overseas. Be careful to drink only bottled water, to only brush your teeth with bottled water, and to avoid ice that could be made with contaminated water. Skip raw foods like peeled fruit and salad that other people touch with their hands.
- Make sure that you eat meat and fish that is fully cooked. If you don't cook it to a high enough internal temperature, then you won't kill harmful organisms that may be living in the meat. Eating under-cooked food can give you a nasty case of food poisoning.
- Remember to not drink sugary liquids/drinks such as soda or high sugar juice. Try to stick to liquids like water, milk, and hot tea. If you drink sugary fluids it may cause a reaction in your stomach and make the pain worse and last longer.
- Have someone take you to an emergency room if you are in so much pain that you either can't sit still, or you need to curl into a ball for relief. Also, go to the emergency room if you stomach is swollen or tender, if your skin is yellow, if you have bloody vomit or stools or if your nausea and vomiting continue for multiple days.[13]
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://lowerabdominalpainrelief.com/
- ↑ http://www.wisebread.com/12-natural-remedies-for-stomach-pain
- ↑ http://www.yourhealthonly.com/2014/01/home-remedy-for-stomach-pain-after.html
- ↑ http://lowerabdominalpainrelief.com/
- ↑ http://nccam.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm
- ↑ http://www.medicinenet.com/nausea_and_vomiting/page6.htm#what_are_home_remedies_for_nausea_or_vomiting
- ↑ http://www.wisebread.com/12-natural-remedies-for-stomach-pain
- ↑ http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-nausea1.htm
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/indigestion?page=2
- ↑ http://www.care2.com/greenliving/4-ways-to-relieve-indigestionnaturally.html
- ↑ http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/cinnamon-herbal-remedies.htm
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-weil-md/indigestion-natural-remedies-for-relief_b_812458.html
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/abdominal-pain/MY00390/DSECTION=when-to-see-a-doctor
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Italia 2008
The Team (Official 24 man Roster, It has to be cut to 23 but that cut is probably Perrotta since he was injured yesterday)
Marco Amelia
De Sanctis
De Rossi
Del piero
Di Natale
My starting 11
Buffon- The best goalie in the world even at his age. We cant go wrong with Buffon
Grosso- Great player defensively and offensively. He makes brilliant runs and has the speed to get back. He is also a great crosser of the ball.
Cannavaro- One of the best defenders in the world. Has loads of experience and is a natural leader
Barzagli- I have him over Materazzi as Materazzi has been in terrible form and i have never liked him. Barzagli is young and has shown that he is an elite D.
Zambrotta- His age is getting up there but he still has the pace to contribute offensively and is still great defensively.
De Rossi- Probably the future of Italy. He is great defensively in Gattuso's role and has blistering long shots. He will be one of their best players easily.
Pirlo- The wizard of italy's game. Has all the vision in the world and you cant go wrong with him.
Camoronesi- Is creative and can jump into the attack real well.
Cassano- Easily the most talented layer in Italy and maybe the world. If his temper stays in check he will be italy's best player.
Di Natale- I dont know if he should start but Donadoni loves him. He is fast and is in great form.
Toni- IMO the best In the box striker in the world at the moment. I see him as winning the goal scoring campionship in the euro with roughly a goal a game.
De Rossi--------Pirlo---------Camorone
-----Di Natale
This will be Donadoni's Starting 11 im not so sure if this would be my ideal 11 because it looks to offensive. Im all for goal scoring but this will leave us vulnerable because De Rossi is the only Great Defender in all the Midfield or attackers. My 11 would go like this.
Perrotta or Aquilani--De Rossi---Pirlo------------Camoronesi
This would be great defensively and still provide a spark with Cassano and Toni and if we need a goal we could easily transform into the other formation with Perrotta becoming a forward or subbing in Del Piero or Di Natale
Since: Mar 7, 2009
Posted on: November 22, 2009 5:22 pm
Italia 2008
Per tutti quelli che tifano Italia-For all those who follow Italia....It was a sad ending Vs Spain......
Since: Mar 20, 2008
Posted on: June 24, 2008 1:40 pm
Italia 2008
Wow. I watched the entire 120 minutes and penalties. that was gut-wrenching. IMO neither team deserved to be eliminated. I was happy to see my team - Espana go through, but this result could have gone either way. Italy dictated the game and both teams had chances. I thought Buffon and Casillas both played out of their minds. I offer my condolences on the exit from Euro2008. Now it is time to replace Donadoni. BTW, I have seen some of the threads circulating, please ignore some of the venom that has been spewed in your direction. We tend to be a patriotic bunch, and while we have our problems we do love our country. Not all of us are ignorant, so do not allow the few to jade your opinion of everyone.
Since: Feb 21, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 11:42 am
Italia 2008
Ok that didn't work ! It was the German Team with their flag !
Since: Feb 21, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 11:39 am
Italia 2008
just tring some thing dont mind me !
Since: Feb 21, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 11:34 am
Italia 2008
BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of flag-waving Germans celebrated into the night in scenes reminiscent of the 2006 World Cup after their team ousted Portugal 3-2 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008.

 I don't know mancini, they are pumped up ! I might evan go get me their flag ! LMAO ! Good read ah !
Since: Feb 21, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 9:25 am
Italia 2008
Germans through to semis ! They will go all the way !
Since: Feb 21, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 9:18 am
Italia 2008
Hey mancini sup man ! I don't know much about This ! But i like ging against you So Go Germany ! Germans through to semis !
Since: Jan 6, 2007
Posted on: June 20, 2008 9:10 am
Italia 2008
I agree i still got the Italian flag up and waving
I also got about a 6 foot Italian flag attached to a hockey stick that i like to stick out the window.
Since: May 4, 2007
Posted on: June 19, 2008 11:44 pm
Italia 2008
It was such a beautiful sight watching all the Portugese cry babies take their flags off their cars today. AHAHAHAHA
Since: Jan 6, 2007
Posted on: June 19, 2008 6:28 pm
Italia 2008
Ha arrivaderci Por-tu-gal, nice display i just won 35 bucks from my friend Joao, easy money i have ever won.


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Suddenly, Fred pushed me down. "UMPH!" He rolled over, shooting green and red streams of magic over the pile of rubble that we now sat behind. I looked over the top of the mound, there stood a deatheater, firing mercilessly at us.
"Go! GO!" he yelled, motioning to me. We both began to run. We jumped over baby acromantulas and helped each other over rubble.
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He reached around me, placing two dusty fingers on the person's neck. "She's still alive," he said to me. Inspecting the scene more, I noticed that her leg was bleeding profusely, her black hair clung to her sweat soaked face, her brownish eyes trying desperately to stay open.
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Problem Solvers
When the Nashville, Tenn., Metropolitan Government needed a cost-effective solution to remove floatables from their the combined sewer overflow (CSO) system, they selected the patented Netting TrashTrap system supplied by Fresh Creek Technologies, Inc. of West Caldwell, N.J.
"Floatables are ugly and unsanitary litter that is washed from sanitary and storm sewers into water bodies," noted Richard Turner, president of Fresh Creek Technologies, Inc., adding that his system is "a very effective and proven means to collect, capture and dispose of floatables." During a prior demonstration project sponsored by the U.S. EPA, the Netting TrashTrap system removed 95 percent of the floatables in the CSO.
The Nashville installation will capture floatables discharged at the Kerrigan Street CSO outfall on the Cumberland River. Similar Netting TrashTrap systems also are installed in Newark and Trenton, N.J.; New York City; and Louisville, Ky. Numerous other cities throughout the United States and Canada also are planning to install these systems.
Features of the Nashville project include:
- The Kerrigan Street CSO outfall is very large - a 16.5 ft. diameter pipe with peak velocities as high as 11 ft. per second which means that the discharges reach a rate of 1,500 million gallons per day.
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Wilson County's Governor's Volunteer Stars were recognized Monday night at the Wilson County Commission meeting, receiving accolades and applause for their accomplishments. The awards are designed to recognize the top volunteers in each county of the Volunteer State.
In Wilson County, a committee was formed to process the nominations to choose the top five adult and the top six youth nominees. The committee was made up of Ken Sweeney, the county mayor's Coordinator of Special Projects Carol Knight, United Way President John McMillin and Lisa Dickson with Wilson County Schools.
"We had to find one adult and one student who exemplified volunteers in our county," Knight told the commission. "We are absolutely blessed in this county that we have so many volunteers. We began the process in July."
After careful consideration, the committee chose Jessica Fults, a senior at Wilson Central High School, as the youth nominee. Since the adult winner can be an event, the committee chose one of Wilson County's biggest events - the annual Sherry's Run, which benefits victims of cancer.
Fults was accompanied by her parents as Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto read a list of her volunteer credentials. Sherry's Run was represented by Gary Whitaker, the husband of the late Sherry Whitaker for whom the event is named, and Tamara Lampsa, who was a good friend of Whitaker and who was instrumental with getting the yearly race started, along with Tonyia Watson and Tiffy Clemons.
Recipients of the volunteer awards will be honored at the Governor's Volunteer Stars ceremony in Nashville in March, and the Wilson County nominees will be honored at a dinner Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Veteran's Building on the Wilson County Fairgrounds.
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Ten people including a child were killed and several others injured in accidents in the city, police and rescue services said on Saturday.
Two people, including a security guard of Shia Ulema Council leader Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi and his driver were killed and seven others injured when the religious scholar's Prado jeep collided with a Suzuki van on Super Highway.
Gadap City police said Naqvi was heading towards rural Sindh with his guards and driver when his Prado jeep No LEJ 9019 collided with a Suzuki van No LAB-9392.
A security guard, 35-year-old Imran, and his driver, 34-year-old Iftikhar Kazmi, were killed in the accident. The Shia scholar, his police guard, Arshad Hussain, and an unidentified man also suffered injuries.
The four people travelling in the Suzuki van were also injured and taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Naqvi and his police guard are being treated at a private hospital.
In another accident, a speedy coaster No JE 3760 overturned while trying to overtake another vehicle near Ghaghar Pathak on National Highway. Edhi and Chippa ambulances rushed the injured to the 100-bed Pakistan Steel hospital where a 10-year old unidentified child and 45-year-old Muhammad Hashim expired.
Twenty-three other people suffered injuries in the accident including Ibrahim, Abdus Sattar, Ramzan, Tasleem, Humera, Muhammad Ali, Hawa Bibi, Hajra, Shaukat, Aneesa, Rukhsana, Nazir, Sanaullah, Saleem and Muhammad Aslam. They were shifted to the JPMC for further treatment.
JPMC Deputy Executive Director Dr Seemin Jamali confirmed that two bodies and 23 injured people were brought to the hospital.
Fall accidents
An unidentified elderly man, a resident of Ali Goth in Ibrahim Hyderi, died when he slipped off a hill and his head struck some rocks. His body was shifted to the JPMC. Police said the man lived in a hut on the hill.
In another incident, a 35-year-old man identified as Kamlesh died after falling off the 9th floor of the Sidco Centre. His body was shifted to the JPMC. Police said they were investigating the case.
Another person died on Super Highway near Jeddah Hotel when a tyre burst at shop shooting shrapnel towards a man. Forty-five-year-old Dilawar was struck on the head and he expired. His body was shifted to the JPMC where his family took it away before an autopsy could be conducted.
A 50-year-old man, Fayyaz, died after falling off a building in Azizabad. His body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
Man drowns
Another elderly person, identified as 75-year-old Muhammad Hussain slipped into the lake in Safari Park and drowned.
The body was fished out and shifted to the JPMC. Police said Muhammad Hussain was a resident of Quetta and was feeding ducks at the lake when he slipped.
Separately, a 45-year-old man, Siddique, was electrocuted to death in Saddar.


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The Hours: 4:30 to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Deal: $4 beers, $4.50 wine, $5 well drinks, $4 appetizers.
|Dave Lieberman
The Sauce: While the bottled beer selection is reasonable and the house wine is drinkable (it's Nathanson Creek--did you know they made wine in Madera?), the thing to order is well drinks. While most other bars' wells are a long, monotonous list of off-brand liquors, which are easy on the wallet but hard on the head, Prego's well is made of normal brands we've all heard of: Absolut vodka, Jim Beam bourbon, Jack Daniels whiskey. The well drinks are a little pricier than in the Houses of Bols and Barton, but it's worth the extra dollar or so to have a better drink.
|Dave Lieberman
The Verdict: The South Coast business travelers' haven, and a place for the local office drones to get tipsy and catty about John in Marketing who refuses to be a team player, sure, but this is also a place you could bring the family for a quick, light dinner before an OCPAC event.
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A Ripp-Roaring Time Inc. Yarn - Posted August 24, 2014
There are more than a half-dozen standout quotes in the dog-days-of-print examination by Gabriel Sherman in this week's New York magazine. Two of the zingers belong to Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp and, in both cases, connect the company'... [AllTwitter]
Valleywag Will Continue to Make Your Tech Clients Sweat - Posted April 7, 2014
If you have big tech names or promising startup clients on your roster, you may flinch each time you hear the word "Valleywag." Don't count on that changing anytime soon. In a new interview ... [FishbowlDC]
Everything Upworthy Can Teach Journalists - Posted March 27, 2014
This week, New York magazine has a profile of the website we all love to hate: Upworthy. Upworthy is the bane of many a journalist's existence. It peddles in clicks, and has people sharing, painlessly and by the millions, pieces of content that concern topics we actually want to report on. A... [10,000 Words]
'Most Influential New Yorkers on Twitter' List Is Slightly Surprising - Posted February 28, 2014
We don't doubt the algorithms of social analytics company PeerIndex. We were, however, mildly surprised by the results of their most influential New York tweeters study featured today ... [FishbowlDC]
Alec Baldwin Has Had It With All You People - Posted February 24, 2014
In a move that could not possibly inspire any self-respecting journalist to use the phrase "prima donna", Alec Baldwin decided to make his latest "I'm retiring from public life for good, no takebacks this time" statement ... [FishbowlDC]
Yes, Wall Street Still Has a Big Perception Problem - Posted February 24, 2014
Got 15 minutes to spare? Listen to this NPR "Planet Money" clip in which New York magazine financial writer Kevin Roose gives us a hint as to why the insular world of big finance no longer appeals to Ivy League MBAs as much as it used to. In short, The Social... [FishbowlDC]
Tinder Makes a New Match...at the South Pole - Posted February 18, 2014
Don't sleep on this selfie opp The dating app Tinder scores today's biggest completely random PR win from way down south in Antarctica. ... [FishbowlDC]
How to Stop the Online Harassment of Female Journalists - Posted January 31, 2014
"Happy to say we live in the same state. Im looking you up, and when I find you, im going to rape you and remove your head." That's a tweet Slate writer Amanda Hess received from her stalker. Unfortunately, Hess' situation is no... [10,000 Words]
How Much Power Does a Restaurant Critic Have? - Posted January 7, 2014
You may have heard that Adam Platt, primary restaurant critic for New York magazine, recently revealed himself to the world at large after years of "anonymity". Here he is on CBS This Morning explaining his decision: ... [FishbowlDC]
Random House Prepares to Feel the Wrath of Fox News - Posted January 6, 2014
Today Capital New York describes a "big roll-out" for The Loudest Voice in the Room... [FishbowlDC]
NYT Nip Slip Photog Says It Was an 'Unplanned Moment' - Posted November 27, 2013
Yahoo columnist Virginia Hefferman tweeted that she likes the photo. Forbes columnist Clare O'Connor re-tweeted her agreement. What do you think of this morning's hot-button New York Times front page? ... [AllTwitter]
New York Magazine Charts Finke-Penske Ups, Downs - Posted November 24, 2013
Among the many fascinating revelations in the New York magazine feature by Benjamin Wallace (pictured) about t... [AllTwitter]
The New York Observer Revisits 1998's Infamous PR 'Power Girls' - Posted October 8, 2013
(A 98% accurate, period-specific approximation) The New York Observer has a big new report on the current state of public relations in the city, but first they've offered readers ... [FishbowlDC]
Media Relations 101: Don't Call Anyone 'Racist' - Posted September 9, 2013
Tomorrow marks the party primaries in New York City's mayoral race. You can be forgiven for not caring if you don't live in the Big Apple (and even if you do!), because Anthony Weiner's epic, face-first fall from grace seems to be the only thing anyone's talking about. Until... [FishbowlDC]
Fox News Flack's Firing Just Got Ugly - Posted August 27, 2013
Based on last week's reports regarding top Fox News PR man Brian Lewis' abrupt departure from the compa... [FishbowlDC]
Do Tech Blogs Give Free PR to Silicon Valley? Valleywag Says Yes. - Posted August 26, 2013
A couple of months ago New York magazine's economics writer Kevin Roose asked whether tech journalists are generally afraid to write "objectively" and/or criticize their subjects. In other... [FishbowlDC]
Top Fox News PR Man Discusses His Firing - Posted August 21, 2013
Yesterday we reported that Brian Lewis, top PR man for Fox News head Roger Ailes and his various ventures, had been fired. Today he spoke to our sister s... [FishbowlDC]
Will the Steve Jobs Movies Be Good PR for Apple? - Posted August 16, 2013
Today we stopped thinking of Ashton Kutcher as "Kelso from That 70's Show" long enough to wonder: will the two upcoming films about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs create good press for a company that could use ... [FishbowlDC]
Resonate with Bay Area Readers at San Francisco - Posted July 25, 2013
While journos don't have to live in the Bay Area to pitch to San Francisco, all pitches must resonate with the readers who do. The mag definitely doesn't scrimp on diversity; recent freelance stories covered everything from prison tech incubators to halal slaughterhouse... [10,000 Words]
12% of Americans commit 'Netflix Adultery' [study] - Posted May 17, 2013
Netflix, the streaming giant that's about to release a new season of Arrested Development just launched a genius marketing and PR campaign that hilariously explains the binge-watching internet culture the... [Inside 3D Printing News]
Morning Media Newsfeed: Howard Kurtz Fired | NY Mag Victorious | Norquist Edited Out - Posted May 3, 2013
[emailonly]{{{ sbox300x250 }}}[/emailonly] Click here to receive Mediabistro's Morning Media Newsfeed via email. ... [FishbowlLA]
BuzzFeed Has This 'Sponsored Content' Thing Down - Posted April 11, 2013
The biggest "must read" story making its way around the web this week is New York Magazine's profile of BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti and his enviably successful approach t... [FishbowlDC]
Anthony Weiner Promises to Keep It in His Pants This Time - Posted April 10, 2013
Oh my. Disgraced former Representative Anthony "I did not send pictures of my crotch to those women" Weiner has wormed his way into the headlines again this week with talk of a comeback, a return to the public spotlight or a "political rebranding", if you will. In case you forgot or... [FishbowlDC]
Why Yahoo's Summly Acquisition Was a PR Stunt - Posted March 26, 2013
You may have heard today that Yahoo, which is in the midst of trying to "sex up" its brand image, just bought Summly, a "news summary" app created by a 17-year-old British kid named Nick D'Aloisio, for a whopping $30 mill... [FishbowlDC]
How to Get Your Clients Featured in New York - Posted February 5, 2013
Ever since it started out as an insert in the New York Herald-Tribune, New York magazine has made a name for itself as the trusted confidante of the city's most knowing readers. And editorial director Jared Hohlt ... [FishbowlDC]
Will Facebook's 'Graph Search' Affect PR Campaigns? - Posted January 16, 2013
Excuse us for being a little skeptical about the relevance of Facebook's new "Graph Search" function, presented to reporters yesterday by the company's ... [FishbowlDC]
Obama PR Team Recasts Victory as 'Revenge of the Nerds' - Posted December 13, 2012
If you're anything like us, you remember the 2012 election as a long, unpleasant string of joke candidates, gaffes, Twitter fights, terrible debate performances and attack ads. The Obama campaign's PR team, however, would like the public to see the presi... [FishbowlDC]
Adventures in Marketing: Sexy Adult Diapers - Posted December 12, 2012
You know, we'd love to come up with a different phrase for the newest product from Rhode Island lingerie maker Dear Kate (which calls its line of full-coverage underwear "functional cool-girl underthings"), but we just can't get past thinking of these hip bottoms as sexy adult diapers. Of course we understand that... [FishbowlDC]
Hearst Prepares for Lawsuit Over Unpaid Internships - Posted December 4, 2012
We'll begin this story with a disclaimer: Hearst is a brand rightfully known for producing great products including a large portion of this country's best magazines. Based on Mediabistro's ... [FishbowlDC]
A Brief and Terrible History of Black Friday - Posted November 21, 2012
We know, we know--we too plan to jump out of the nearest window if we have to hear the phrase "Black Friday" one more time. But as we scrolled through our news feed this morning we grew curious: what is the history of this horrible retail plague that empowers store... [FishbowlDC]
Meet the 'Sesame Street' Crisis Response Team - Posted November 20, 2012
This week's New York Magazine includes an intriguing profile of a crisis response team that's been in the news quite a bit lately: the PR group representing Sesame S... [FishbowlDC]
Sandy Twitter Troll Outed and Shamed - Posted November 1, 2012
To the unfortunate few who pay attention to online flame wars: the nightmare is over. ComfortablySmug--the Twitter "troll" who posted false messages during Hurricane Sandy claiming that Con Ed was about to shut off power to a... [FishbowlDC]
Goldman Sachs PR Chief Dishes on Damage Control - Posted October 23, 2012
Many media outlets have labeled Greg Smith's investment banking expose Why I Left Goldman Sachs disappointing; some in the financial industry have gone so far as to call him a classic "... [FishbowlDC]
New York Times Public Editor Wins Social Media - Posted October 11, 2012
Looks like The New York Times has finally decided to place both feet firmly in the 21st century. The "paper of record" suffered a few days of bad PR this week thanks to a "walk out" organi... [GalleyCat]
New York Times Public Editor Wins Social Media - Posted October 11, 2012
Looks like The New York Times has finally decided to place both feet firmly in the 21st century. The "paper of record" suffered a few days of bad PR this week thanks to a "walk out" organi... [FishbowlDC]
So Long to 'Sad Jen,' America's Favorite Brand - Posted August 22, 2012
If you visited a pharmacy, supermarket, gas station or pretty much any other retail spot at some point between 2005 and last week, you learned a few things: Jen is sad. Jen is lonely. Jen wants babies. Jen can't get over Brad. We've never paid money for a tabloid publication, bu... [FishbowlDC]
Ryan Lochte and Reality TV: A Perfect Match? - Posted August 10, 2012
Take a moment this morning to imagine that you're Ryan Lochte: ... [FishbowlDC]
HBO's Veep Picks Up Three Emmy Nominations - Posted July 19, 2012
Congratulations are in order for New York mag's Frank Rich and the crew at HBO's Veep. The send-up of Washington politics just picked up Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series. Rich is an... [FishbowlLA]
Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted June 1, 2012
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Caroline Bermudez Bids Adieu to Morning Zoo, May 29 ... [FishbowlLA]
As a Columnist, Frank Rich 'Tunes Out' the Praise and the Criticism - Posted May 8, 2012
In the second installment of our Media Beat interview with Frank Rich, the New York magazine columnist, he talks about the mechanics of his job and deali... [FishbowlDC]
'New York' Cover: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg - Posted May 7, 2012
We admit to going ape-wild at the sight of our belovedly snarky, smart, sharp ... [AllFacebook]
Make Your Voice Count At New York Mag - Posted January 27, 2012
Breaking into the literary dream that is New York magazine means you've got to offer something new, an interesting angle or exclusive access into a little-known subcultural scene in the city (or anywhere else in the world). "A freelance pitch that provides unusual insight and access into a slightly more hidden world... [FishbowlDC]
Make Your Voice Count At New York Mag - Posted January 27, 2012
Breaking into the literary dream that is New York magazine means you've got to offer something new, an interesting angle or exclusive access into a little-known subcultural scene in the city (or anywhere else in the world). "A freelance pitch that provides unusual insight and access into a slightly more hidden world... [FishbowlLA]
Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted October 21, 2011
[caption id="attachment_45356" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Vic Miles"][/caption] Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week. Remembering One of a Kind Former WCBS/Channel 2 Anchorman Vic M... [FishbowlLA]
New York Media's New Network Taps Local Blogs - Posted March 15, 2011
New York Media, home to New York magazine, has launched the Vulture Network. With Vulture.com as its hub, the network will pro... [FishbowlDC]
New York Parent Launches Vulture Network - Posted March 15, 2011
New York magazine parent New York Media will turn its Vulture into a flock, announcing the creation of the Vu... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
Bravo Takes on a New York Staple - Posted February 2, 2011
On Wednesday, February 16th, Bravo will air The Approval Matrix, a version of New York magazine's great recurring feature. The 30-minute show will be hosted by Faith Salie, who will lead three panelists and celebrity guests through a disc... [FishbowlLA]
New York iPad App The Cut on the Runway Shows Off for Fashion Week - Posted January 24, 2011
New York magazine parent New York Media will strut its stuff down the iPad runway with its launch of iPad app The Cut on the Runway, which will feature exclusive content from Fashion Week and its after-parties, as well as news from ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
New York Magazine iPad App Debuts - Posted November 1, 2010
New York magazine made its entry into the iPad arena Monday, launching an app that offers its "Who Runs New York?" issue free-of-charge as an introduction, with subsequent issues to be available at the newsstand price of $4.99. The app features enhanced versions of every page of the pr... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
Vulture Evolves from nymag.com Blog to Full-Fledged Entertainment Site - Posted September 22, 2010
After launching in April 2007 as a blog under the nymag.com umbrella, Vulture hatched Tuesday night as a full-fledged entertainment Web magazine, featuring ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]
New York Magazine Fetes John McEnroe - Posted August 23, 2010
The US Open kicks off next Monday, which means it's time for publications around the city to trot out their one tennis story. Case in point: New York Magazine... [TVNewser]
New York Magazine Fetes John McEnroe - Posted August 23, 2010
The US Open kicks off next Monday, which means it's time for publications around the city to trot out their one tennis story. Case in point: New York Magazine... [SportsNewser]
Drescher , As In 'The Nanny' Drescher, Wants The U.S. Senate - Posted December 8, 2008
If she has her way, Fran Drescher will become the nanny for the U.S. Senate, filling in for Hillary Clinton when she becomes Secretary of State for President ... [FishbowlLA]
Black and Hayman - Posted January 4, 2007
Boy, are we glad Roger Black has a blog--finally someone who can tell it like it is. He's got a raconteurish edge to his writing, although it's not so curmudgeonly that we plug our youthful ears in defiance. And he can ask questions of someone like, say, ... [UnBeige]
Black and Hayman - Posted January 4, 2007
Boy, are we glad Roger Black has a blog--finally someone who can tell it like it is. He's got a raconteurish edge to his writing, although it's not so curmudgeonly that we plug our youthful ears in defiance. And he can ask questions of someone like, say, ... [AgencySpy]


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Why accompany a member of the Kenyon English department and numerous English majors abroad? Doesn't a student get enough of Kenyon at Kenyon?
Because the Kenyon-Exeter Program offers the best of two academic systems--combining a Kenyon seminar (and thus facilitating the close academic and personal interaction with a Kenyon faculty member that Kenyon students are accustomed to experiencing) with course offerings in English literature and other disciplines taught by University of Exeter professors (allowing students to learn to work more independently). You will have an opportunity to study independently in the British university system, but you will also have a Kenyon connection at Exeter to ensure that things go smoothly and that you don't lose sight of being a Kenyon student with academic responsibilities.
You will be taking one course each term exclusively with other Kenyon students, and you will be accompanying the Kenyon group when seeing plays in Stratford and London or taking various course-related excursions. The Kenyon Seminar will focus on providing you with an opportunity to study the literature and culture of England, supplemented by tours to various parts of England. The rest of the time you will be studying, living, and socializing with British students, as well as students from other countries studying at Exeter. You will enjoy having the possibility of obtaining a double perspective--being part of Kenyon and yet being able to learn (in a serious and dedicated way) something about the culture you are living in for a year. You will be able to maintain a productive balance between travel and academic pursuits. The courses that you take at the University of Exeter are fully integrated into your English major at Kenyon, and thus your English courses taken while abroad will be included in your Kenyon GPA. Kenyon students usually perform at least as well academically at Exeter as they do at Kenyon. In fact, Kenyon students often receive some of the top grades in University of Exeter English courses.


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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On this week's edition of Studio 41, Joey Stuckey of Shadow Sound Studio sits down with drummer and percussionist Steve Moretti.
Moretti is a multi-Grammy nominated artist who shared more on Macon's newest attraction, Macon Pops. Macon Pops is a new kind of event that is more than a musical performance, it's also adds the element of casual fun with plans to bring world class artists and unique musical events to the communtiy.
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I have been growing herbs for over 20 years. I love
cooking with herbs for my family and dinner parties and have been
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to have some of my recipes published in the Telegraph, Good
Housekeeping and Country Kitchens magazine. A member of the Herb Society
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for herbs through the herb cookery
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My aim is to inspire everyone to use more herbs.
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natural resource and most are easy to grow. In fact some can take over
if you are not careful where you put them. It doesn't matter if you
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party standard. I find there is no need to get stressed to impress!
How to grow herbs
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special arrangement if you have a group of you who are interested (min.
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Christmas wreath and
table decoration course is a seasonal highlight with people
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to take home - plus of course the chat over lunch!
are published on this site throughout the year. Increasingly I get
asked to do additional dates for groups who want to book a day out
together doing something different and catching up over a good lunch.
We have had groups celebrating a special birthday, WI groups and men
only - all great fun. Recipes are changed each season and from year to
year and I am glad to
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Welcome to D2 inc
Founded in 2009, D2inc was designed as a distribution and fulfillment house spanning over numerous catagories. From their beginnings in a 500 square foot garage, in only 4 years D2inc has grown into a 21,000 square foot full line distribution center. D2 Inc. has the thought that it is not in the company's best interest to limit their product lines to a single industry.


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Najma Shaikh
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Najma Shaikh is a third year undergraduate majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE). Presently, she is supporting HSI Ph.D. student Brad Jones in his research initiative focusing on developing culturally-sensitive health assessment instruments in multicultural communities. This research initiative currently centers on the population living in the Georgias Murray/Whitfield county region. Najma's responsibilities include identifying reliable and valid physical activity behavior assessment instruments, coding and analyzing surveys, and writing summary reports.
Work Experience
- E2M Packaging and Consulting Firm. 5/2007-8/2007. Position: Engineering Aide.
- Hertzog Adult Cognition Lab. 8/2006-12/2006. Position: Research Assistant
- Office of Internation Education. 7/2006-8/2006. Position: Orientation Assistant.
- Science Engineering Communications Mathematics Enrichment (SECME) National Office. 8/2005-12/2005. Position: Intern