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Morris Davis, Former Gitmo Prosecutor, to Testify for Bin Laden's Driver
A couple months back, the Law Blog noted that Salim Hamdan — Osama bin Laden's former driver — gained a star witness in his case: Gitmo's former chief prosecutor, Col. Morris Davis. Today, Davis, who resigned last year amid a flap with the Defense Department, is expected to testify on Hamdan's behalf.
In a walk-up to the Gitmo hearing, the WSJ's Jess Bravin has penned a profile of Davis, who, writes Bravin, is expected to testify regarding the same quip that led to his resignation: that the Bush administration's military commissions — an operation Davis once led — has been "infected with political agendas and corrupted by the Achilles' heel of military justice — unlawful command influence."
"It's not that I'm sympathetic to the detainees or say they should get a free pass," said Davis, 49, now director of the Air Force Judiciary. "But I do think they are entitled to a fair trial."
Hamdan's military attorney, Lt. Cmdr. Brian Mizer, says Col. Davis makes "an incredibly credible witness" because he still supports military commissions, in principle, and makes no bones about his belief that most Gitmo prisoners are guilty. "He probably even believes that my client is one of those bad men," says Cmdr. Mizer, although "we certainly don't agree on that point."
According to the piece, Davis (North Carolina Central law) is a "folksy North Carolinian" who plays the electric guitar, loves Nascar racing, and may be the only field officer to pay his way through college by working as a bail bondsman. After law school, Davis joined the JAG Corps, the Air Force's legal branch, and was serving as deputy commandant of the Air Force JAG School in Alabama on 9/11. In 2005 he was asked to take over as chief prosecutor at Gitmo.
In 2006, after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's first effort to set up military commissions, Davis worked with staffers for John McCain and Lindsey Graham to help fashion the Military Commissions Act, which reinstated a modified version of the trials. But Davis now argues that the Pentagon breached a provision he helped write to shield the prosecutor from improper influence.
"I'm the only person I know of who left the commissions who didn't get a decoration," Davis said. "Everybody else when they left, they had a farewell lunch and they gave him a framed picture. For me it was pack up in the middle of the night and get the h*** out."


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21 things to do before GTA V is released
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So to help time pass more quickly, we have suggested 21 things for you to do before GTA V is released!
- 1 Climb a mountain
- 2 Go for a bike ride
- 3 Drive a fast car
- 4 Learn to fly
- 5 Go scuba diving
- 6 Ride a jet ski
- 7 Explore the countryside
- 8 Play tennis
- 9 Try an extreme sport
- 10 Go boating
- 11 Plan a robbery
- 12 Go hunting
- 13 Relax by the pool
- 14 Go cycling
- 15 Freak out
- 16 Fly a helicopter
- 17 Go sightseeing
- 18 Abseil down a tall building
- 19 Explore the ocean
- 20 Upset the military
- 21 Go nuts
Climb a mountain
Go for a bike ride
Drive a fast car
Learn to fly
Go scuba diving
Ride a jet ski
Explore the countryside
Play tennis
Try an extreme sport
Go boating
Plan a robbery
Go hunting
Relax by the pool
Go cycling
Freak out
Fly a helicopter
Go sightseeing
Abseil down a tall building
Explore the ocean
Upset the military
Go nuts

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Acappella italian
1625 Euclid Ave, 216-621-7212. Italian cuisine and fresh seafood at moderate prices. Serving lunch and pre-theater dinner, with daily specials. Steps away from the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. H T $$
Angie's Soul Cafe southern
3859 Superior Ave, 216-426-8890. Located in what was once the Town Fryer, this Southern cafe delivers made-from-scratch, down-home classics: smothered pork chops, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie and peach cobbler. Stop by daily for chicken and waffles. $$
Blue Point Grille seafood
700 W St Clair Ave, 216-875-7827. This Warehouse District staple has been voted Cleveland's best seafood restaurant 12 years running. Serves fresh seafood and thick steaks. Sophisticated, friendly service. Award-winning wine list. H S $$$$
Bricco italian
1438 Euclid Ave, 216-862-2889. Casual, eclectic environment with a menu that features pasta and pizza. Wine list with 200 selections. H P $$-$$$
Chinato italian
2079 E Fourth St, 216-298-9080. Chef Zack Bruell serves a refined interpretation of rustic Italian comfort food. These are not oversized portions drenched in red sauce and cheese. Dishes are simple in ingredients and style but heavy on flavor and presentation. And like his other Cleveland restaurants, expect a fine-dining experience without the white tablecloth pretentiousness or price tag. H C $$$$
Chocolate Bar american
347 Euclid Ave, 216-622-2626. Chocolate is not just for dessert here. Dark, milk and white chocolate are woven into drinks and many dishes from appetizers to entrees to desserts. H $$
Cleveland Chop House & Brewery american
824 W St Clair Ave, 216-623-0909. This eatery has the casual elegance of the '40s. Specialties include steaks, chops, handcrafted beers and famous mashed potatoes. H T P $$$$
Crop Bistro & Bar contemporary
1400 W Sixth St, 216-696-2767. Chef Steve Schimoler creates innovative American cuisine that changes with each season. The bistro offers a colorful, quirky and elegant feel with wooden accents, old-fashioned chandeliers and an open kitchen with a counter-style chef's table. H T P C $$$$
Elements Bistro on Euclid bistro
2300 Euclid Ave, 216-802-3131. Bright, airy, on-campus spot for breakfast and lunch. Many offerings are locally sourced, from Ohio City Pasta dishes to kielbasa from the West Side Market.H P $
The Flaming Ice Cube vegan
140 Public Square, 216-263-1111. The first Cleveland location for this popular Youngstown vegan eatery specializes in baked goods, organic fair-trade coffee and fresh fruit smoothies. Soups, salads and sandwiches are traditional American fare but with a multicultural splash. All dishes are made in-house. H P $ [Reviewed 11/10 4 Read online]
Flat Iron Café irish
1114 Center St, 216-696-6968. Those seeking a classic Irish public house need look no further than Cleveland's oldest Irish pub, which turns 100 this year. The diverse menu offers a mix of salads, burgers, sandwiches, Lake Erie perch, and daily specials including meatloaf and seafood jambalaya. P $-$$
Ginza Sushi House japanese
1105 Carnegie Ave, 216-589-8503. Full sushi bar, daily lunch specials. A variety of Japanese foods, party trays, catering and carryout available. H $$-$$$
The Greenhouse Tavern contemporary
2038 E Fourth St, 216-393-4302. There has been no shortage of well-earned praise for Ohio's first green restaurant and its chef Jonathon Sawyer. The French-influenced restaurant embraces sustainability at every turn from its recycled decor and energy-efficient bathrooms to a relentless focus on local, fresh ingredients. H T P C S $$$
Huron Square Deli deli
1150 Huron Road, 216-344-9236. Delicious food with fast and friendly service. Daily lunch specials are under $5, breakfast served all day. Services include breakfast, party trays, catering, box lunches and free local deliveries. $
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse steaks
123 W Prospect Ave, 216-344-2444. Voted Cleveland's best steakhouse. Casual yet sophisticated dining, serving prime aged beef, chops and fresh seafood. Connected to the Ritz-Carlton and the Renaissance Cleveland hotels. Lunch Mon-Fri. H T S $$$$
Johnny's Downtown italian
1406 W Sixth St, 216-623-0055. Northern Italian and continental cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere. H T P $$$$
Li Wah chinese
Asia Plaza, 2999 Payne Ave, 216-696-6556. Authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine and fresh seafood in a contemporary atmosphere. Dim sum (brunch). Open daily including holidays. H $$
Lola contemporary
2058 E Fourth St, 216-621-5652. Located in a historic building in downtown's East Fourth Street neighborhood. Seasonal menu from chef Michael Symon features sustainable cuisine focused on local and natural farms, seafood and meats. H T P S $$$$
Mallorca spanish/portuguese
1390 W Ninth St, 216-687-9494. Specializing in Mediterranean, Spanish and Portuguese continental cuisine. H T P S $$$-$$$$
Market Cafe bistro
1801 E Ninth St, 216-394-0122. Market Cafe manages to offer the options of cafeteria-style eating but with the fresh variety of a neighborhood bistro. Food is traditional American with build-your-own salads, sandwiches, burgers and steaks. Everything at the various food stations is made from scratch. H $-$$
Metro Bar & Kitchen american
1352 W Sixth St, 216-241-1300. Formerly Metropolitan Cafe, the renovated restaurant has been transformed into a casual, urban eatery with two island-level bars, flat-screen TVs, a lounge and a dining room. The menu offers classic American foods such as burgers, flatbreads, fish and steaks, plus more than 50 beers and milkshakes for the over-21 crowd. H P $$
The Nauti Mermaid seafood
1378 W Sixth St, 216-771-6175. A relaxed Warehouse District spot with an eclectic menu heavy on seafood, from live lobster to littleneck clams to seafood quesadillas. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m. H P $$-$$$
Otto Moser's Restaurant american
1425 Euclid Ave, 216-771-3831. Established in 1892, Otto Moser's is Cleveland's oldest restaurant. Now located in the heart of PlayhouseSquare. A variety of deli items for lunch and full dinner for pre-theater dining. H T P $$
Ponte Vecchio Ristorante italian
2100 Superior Viaduct, 216-556-8200. Glass windows line nearly every dining room wall and give diners a panoramic view of the downtown skyline. The view is complemented by upscale Northern Italian cuisine presented in half portions and entrees. H T C S $$$-$$$$
Sans Souci french/mediterranean
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square, 216-696-5600. Cuisine reflects the styles of coastal Italy, Spain and Morocco with specialties from Provence in a relaxed, French country atmosphere. H T S $$$-$$$$
Superior Pho vietnamese
3030 Superior Ave, 216-781-7462. An original and authentic pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) house in Cleveland. H $
Tucky's american
1701 E 12th St, 216-394-0256. Tuck Axlerod's local specialty shop for hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes. The menu includes an authentic Chicago dog, Coney Island dog, fresh baked Philly jumbo pretzels, sirloin burgers and a giant condiment bar. H S $
Waterstreet Grill bistro
1265 W Ninth St, 216-619-1600. Old World bistro merges with hip lounge at this Warehouse District restaurant. The all-American menu changes seasonally with a focus on classics such as chicken paprikash and french onion soup. Wine list offers a hearty selection of international wines. Flavored vodka and rum are infused in-house. H P $$-$$$
XO Prime Steaks steaks
500 W St Clair Ave (corner of West Sixth Street), 216-861-1919. Upscale lounge meets prime steakhouse in this West Sixth Street locale that's a dinner hot spot for business networking and a late-night spot for the bar crowd. The roughly 120 bottle wine list centers around the food, which is heavy on fresh steaks and seafood. H T $$$$
Zocalo Mexican Grill & Tequileria mexican
2071 E Fourth St, 216-781-0420. Authentic Mexican food served in a Mexican environment. The largest tequila selection in Ohio. All items are made from scratch on the premises, including the flour tortillas. H T P $$
Zinc french/bistro
668 Euclid Ave, 216-583-9462. This cozy bistro is modeled after the casual gathering places of Paris. The menu is just as dressed up with inventive preparations of French classics such as coq au vin and steak tartare and a creative lineup of handcrafted cocktails. H T P C $$$
Academy Tavern american/italian
12800 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-229-1171. Looking for the classic neighborhood joint? The 70-year-old Academy fits the bill with its original oak bar and a popular fish fry that hasn't changed since 1939. H P $$
Aladdin's Eatery middle eastern
12447 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-4333; 775 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village, 440-684-1168. Contemporary menu contains health-conscious dishes and a large dessert selection. H S $-$$
Anatolia Café turkish
2270 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-4400. Everything prepared from scratch daily. Bar in the back of restaurant serves a mix of Turkish, French and New World wines as well as 18 imported or craft-brewed beers. H T P C $$-$$$
B Spot american
28699 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, 216-292-5567. In classic Michael Symon fashion, there's no shortage of meat on the menu of this burger and bratwurst joint. Handmade patties are topped with bacon and bologna, and milkshakes come with bourbon. H S $-$$
Balaton Restaurant hungarian
13133 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-921-9691. Award-winning Hungarian restaurant offers understated elegance, real antiques and Old World charm. H T $$-$$$
Ballantine american
4113 Erie St, Willoughby, 440-942-5151. Creative, upscale pub menu offers something for everyone with a focus on steaks and pizzas. Nearly 30 beers available on tap, 20 wines by the bottle and 10 wines by the glass. H $$-$$$
Beach Club Grill american
9853 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, 440-350-0088. From the owners of the Beach Club Bistro, this spot features favorite items including seafood, steak and pizza, plus 16 microbrews on tap. H P C $$-$$$
Big Al's Diner american
12600 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-791-8550. If you're hungry, get here early. There's guaranteed to be a line out the door at Big Al's, where breakfast is an institution. Classic American diner fare is cooked to order at this no-frills spot where Michael Symon dubbed the corned beef hash, "The best thing I ever ate." H $
Bistro 185 bistro
991 E 185th St, Cleveland, 216-481-9635. Imaginative, upscale bistro with a congenial atmosphere. Daily specials include slow-roasted pork shanks, fresh fish and seafood entrees and chicken marsala with wild mushroom ravioli. T P C $$$
Bodega mediterranean
1854 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-3060. Swanky restaurant and lounge featuring hot and cold tapas and 200 different kinds of martinis and wines. Live music. H T $$$
Burgers-N-Beer american
4027 Erie St, Willoughby, 440-954-7867. A casual, fun eatery with full-service bar. Award-winning burgers, ribs in Mimi's original sauce, great salads, veggie burgers and signature tortilla chicken soup. H P $$
Burntwood Tavern american/gastropub
504 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, 440-318-1560. High wood beams, a copper-top bar and oversized fireplace give Burntwood the feel of an upscale restaurant but without the heavy price tag. Tavern fare emphasizes hand-cut fries, beef sliders, and pickles and vinegar made in-house. Wine list offers 26 glass pours mainly from California. Specialty cocktails and six microbrews on tap. H P T $$$
Cafe Tandoor indian
2096 S Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-8500; 96 Barrington Town Center, Aurora, 330-562-5334. Authentic cuisine with tandoori specialties, vegetarian and nonvegetarian curry dishes, and freshly baked bread. Aurora location closed Mon. H S $$
Casa D'Angelo italian
9385 Mentor Ave, Mentor, 440-974-1914. Authentic Italian entrees made from family recipes. Beer, liquor and wine list. H T $$
Chardon BrewWorks & Eatery brewpub
205 Main St, Chardon, 440-286-9001. At Geagua County's first brewery since Prohibition, you'll find five house-made beers on tap alongside one other area microbrew. Enjoy a cold beer with casual American fare including burgers, sandwiches and wings. $$
Claddagh Irish Pub irish
Legacy Village, 25389 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, 216-691-0534. Traditional Irish fare and American favorites, with a large selection of Irish whiskey, scotch and beers. H P $$
Dewey's Pizza italian
2194 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-7355. Full-service restaurant serving gourmet pizza and salads, wine, beer and dessert. Family-friendly yet adult-oriented with a warm feel. H $$
Dino's Restaurant and Banquet Center italian
1200 E 305th St, Willowick, 440-944-4600; 4145 Chillicothe Road, Willoughby, 440-269-8000. For more than 50 years, this family-owned business has been serving customers homemade pastas and a variety of steak, chicken and seafood dishes. H T $$
Europa russian
30519 Pinetree Road, Pepper Pike, 216-591-1273. Elegant European dining known for its stuffed cabbage. Head to the vodka room and order a vodka in a shot glass made of ice. H T $$
The Fairmount wine bar
2448 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, 216-229-9463. Extensive wine, beer, martini and craft cocktail lists accompany lighter fare. Cozy setting including fireplace, courtyard with grill menu. Happy hour specials. H P $$
Falafel Café middle eastern
11323 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-229-9540. Homemade Middle Eastern cuisine including tabbouleh, shishtawook, shawarma, hummus and more. Catering available. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.H $
Felice Urban Café spanish/american
12502 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-791-0918. This remodeled 19th-century home offers polished and casual Spanish-oriented cuisine with an intimate dining room and a full bar featuring unique wines. H P C $$
Fire Food & Drink american
13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-921-3473. "Simple yet inventive" best describes the seasonal American specialties at Fire. The focus here is on locally grown produce as well as roasted meats and fish prepared in wood-fire ovens. Sun brunch. H T P C $$$$
Firehouse Grille & Pub brewpub
2768 Stark Drive, Willoughby Hills, 440-943-4983. American entrees served in an old-time firehouse filled with firefighter memorabilia. H T P $$
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar steaks
28869 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, 216-896-9000. Steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and chicken plus more than 100 fine wines by the glass. H T P $$$$
Gamekeeper's Taverne american
87 West St, Chagrin Falls, 440-247-7744. Dine fireside at this casually sophisticated restaurant. Specialties are seafood, steaks, game, chicken and pasta. Also offers catering and private rooms. H T P C $$$-$$$$
Geraci's italian
2266 Warrensville Center Road, University Heights, 216-371-5643. Serving pizza and Italian dishes for 50 years in a comfortable and relaxed family setting. Hand-tossed pizza features great Italian-style pepperoni. H C S $$
Grum's Sub Shoppe sandwiches
1776 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-4781; 28500 Miles Road, Solon, 440-248-3232. Since 1977, Grum's has been serving hot and cold subs to the city. Carryout only at Cleveland Heights location. $-$$
Gusto Ristorante italian
12022 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-791-9900. Northern Italian cuisine in a friendly, intimate place in Little Italy. Open Tue-Sun, dinner only. H T P C $$$-$$$$
Hiroshi's Pub american
3365 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-464-4665. The menu of this funky mural-accented spot focuses on a little of everything from American classics, such as beers and barbecue, to sushi. All meats and fish are smoked in-house, and sushi is prepared seviche-style, through ancient Peruvian methods. Extensive beer list includes more than a dozen draft selections. H P $$ [Reviewed 10/10 4 Read online]
Hunan by the Falls chinese
508 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, 440-247-0808. A skillful infusion of aromatic flavors in authentic and imaginative Chinese cuisine. Extensive wine list, full liquor license, sinful desserts. HT S $$
Indian Flame indian
11623 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-791-5555. Northern Indian cuisine gets kicked up a notch, both in heat and presentation. The menu mixes traditional favorites with uncommon specialties, including a hearty list of goat, lamb and seafood dishes, such as lobster curry. Get there early for the $8.99 lunch buffet. $$ [Reviewed 12/10 4 Read online]
Inn on Coventry american
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-1811. Home cooking includes all-day breakfasts, year-round Friday fish fries, fresh desserts and award-winning Sun brunch. Full liquor service. H P $$
Jekyll's Kitchen american
17 River St, Chagrin Falls, 440-893-0797. Jekyll's is as much about fun as it is food, evident from its warm interior and the heated patio and cabana bar that's a three-season destination. The menu combines casual burger and pizza offerings with high-end steak and seafood dishes. H P S $$$
L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar french
11401 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, 216-791-7880. This intimate French brasserie from chef Zack Bruell features rustic, hearty cuisine. H P C S $$$
La Dolce Vita italian
12112 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-721-8155. Upscale yet casual Italian bistro. Specialties include red pepper ravioli and chicken saltimboca. H T P C $$$
Le Oui Oui Crepe Cafe french
11309 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 216-231-2800. Owner Denajua splits her time between Cleveland and France, constantly bringing back ideas from her native country to include in a hearty lineup of savory and sweet crepes. Le Oui Oui also offers a selection of European tea imports. H $
Lure Bistro bistro
38040 Third St, Willoughby, 440-951-8862. A multicultural menu of seafood, sushi hand rolls, homemade pasta, steaks and chops, all in an eclectic atmosphere. Seasonal menu. H T P $$$-$$$$
Mama Santa's italian
12301-5 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-231-9567. Hearty portions of Sicilian cooking at bargain prices. Choose from pizza, veal parmigiana and homemade pastas. H S $-$$
Melt Bar & Grilled american
13463 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-965-0988. This local hot spot's second location features the same 30 variations of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and more than 130 domestic and imported beers. The cozy bar feel remains but with more seating. H C S $$
Menu6 contemporary
12718 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-791-6649. The market-driven, modern American menu revolves around six categories ranging from raw offerings to small plates to fish, fowl and beef.H P $$$
Mia Bella italian
12200 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-795-2355. Mia Bella's menu stresses international cuisine with Italian pasta favorites, such as house specialty veal braciole, and an emphasis on fresh seafood and meats. Here, flavor is preferred over flash with inventive preparations. H T P $$ [Reviewed 11/10 4 Read online]
Michaelangelo's italian
2198 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, 216-721-0300. True Italian cuisine and daily specials created by chef Michael Annandono in a smart, sophisticated setting. Full bar and extensive wine list. Private dining available. On-site parking. Open daily for lunch and dinner. H T P C $$$$
Moxie the Restaurant american
3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-831-5599. Guests can choose from house-made small, medium or large plates, opting to dine traditionally or in a shared-plate style at this progressive American bistro. The style is industrial contemporary with colorful nouveau murals and chrome accents. H T C P $$$-$$$$
Naya Bistro & Lounge lebanese/mediterranean
6323 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, 440-446-1234. Using organic and locally grown ingredients, Naya captures the flavors of Lebanese, Italian and Greek cuisines. Grab a seat at the metropolitan bar, and browse the list of specialty martinis, several flavors of mojitos and 32 wine glass pours. H T P C $$-$$$
Pacific East Japanese Restaurant japanese
1763 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-320-2302; 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, 216-765-1305; 33003 Aurora Road, Solon, 440-498-3223. A fusion of authentic Japanese cuisine with Japanese-American dishes. Coventry Road location features Malaysian cuisine. H T S $$$
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar latin american
28601 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 900, Woodmere, 216-896-9020. Casual, nuevo Latino restaurant with fresh guacamole and a wide rum selection. Latin comfort food, seafood, steaks and chops. HT P C S $$-$$$
Pearl of the Orient chinese
20121 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, 216-751-8181. Landmark restaurant offering authentic Sichuan and Thai. Features shrimp, scallops, chicken and roast pork. H C S $$
Peppermint Thai Cuisine thai
30769 Pinetree Road, Pepper Pike, 216-464-5432. Large variety of Thai cuisine prepared with lean cuts of beef, poultry, pork and seafood. Vegetarian dishes available. Full liquor license. H$$
Rockefeller's american
3099 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-0477. Taking over the second-floor space in the Heights Rockefeller building, chef Jill Vedaa presents a seasonal American menu with Latin-Asian flare. Divided into a lounge and restaurant, the space mirrors the hall of a medieval castle, making Rockefeller's an architecturally interesting place to dine. H $$-$$$
Saffron Patch indian
20600 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, 216-295-0400. Authentic fine Indian cuisine featuring tandoori chicken, dosas and vegetarian and nonvegetarian curries. H S $$-$$$
Sergio's Sarava brazilian
13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-295-1200. Sarava evokes the rhythm, sophistication and energy of Brazilian street life. In addition to entrees, the menu features an array of small plates that encourage diners to discover new flavors in a fun, relaxing environment. H T P C $$$
Taza Lebanese Grill lebanese
28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, 216-464-4000. This upscale version of Aladdin's Eatery features fresh ingredients prepared with rich flavors. Each meal starts with fresh pita bread. Full bar.H P S $$
Tommy's vegetarian
1824 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-7757. Although meat is on the menu here, vegetarian and vegan dishes draw a clientele as diverse as the food. Customer favorites include spinach pies, hummus, milkshakes and veggie burgers. H S $
Washington Place Bistro american
2203 Cornell Road, Cleveland, 216-791-6500. Adding American flavor to the Little Italy neighborhood, this new bistro serves up familiar comforts made with local cheeses, produce and meats. The remodeled brownstone mansion, once home to the Baricelli Inn, has been remodeled to offer a more casual feel with a stonework bar and booth seating. H P
Zanzibar Soul Fusion southern
13114 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-752-1035. Here it's all about soul food with an upscale twist, making for fun comfort food combinations: Instead of crab cakes, there are walleye cakes; traditional spinach is replaced with collard greens in artichoke and cheese dip. The setting is simple with a fireplace, lounge and African decorations. All-you-can-eat Sun brunch buffet. H P $$
56 West american
16300 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-226-0056. Visiting this relaxing restaurant is just like stopping by a friend's house. Organic food with a sense of humor, every dish boasts creative names such as the grilled "one hot chick" sandwich. H C $$
Amp 150 contemporary
Cleveland Airport Marriott, 4277 W 150th St, Cleveland, 216-252-5333. Located in the renovated Marriott, this restaurant doesn't offer your typical hotel dining experience; it's better. Chef Ellis Cooley is committed to using local products on his inventive menu that emphasizes small plates, farm-to-table cooking and imaginative combinations. H T $$
Bác bistro
2661 W 14th St, Cleveland, 216-938-8960. Owner Bác Nguyen turns his childhood Asian culinary influences on theirs heads with traditional dishes such as banh mi and pork Rangoon, and others that blend several cultures, including guacamole mixed with bacon and grilled pork chops topped with a fried egg. H P $$ [Reviewed 12/10 4 Read online]
Bar Cento italian
1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-274-1010. Bar Cento, from the Italian word for 100, serves a Roman-inspired Italian menu as well as 100 Belgian beers and 100 wines from around the world. Open 365 days till 2 a.m. H P $$
Big Daddy's Cheesesteaks sandwiches
16804 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-251-1000. Putting a Cleveland spin on the Philly classic, owner Jason Noyes adds sauteed onions, pepper and mushrooms to shaved sirloin and American cheese sauce. Order cheese-steaks at the counter, or opt for other comfort-food staples such as pulled pork, corned beef, soup and a rotating chili of the day during the winter. H $
Bistro on Lincoln Park bistro
2391 W 11th St, Cleveland, 216-862-2969. A comfortable 70-seat corner spot in Tremont. The setting perfectly complements the unfussy Mediterranean-inspired, seasonally driven food coming out of chef Pete Joyce's kitchen. $$$
Bruno's Ristorante and Catering italian
2644 W 41st St, Cleveland, 216-961-7087. Authentic Italian cuisine in a 40-seat setting with reasonable prices. Weekend reservations essential. H T P $$
Bucci's Brick Oven italian
13373 Smith Road, Middleburg Heights, 440-888-9800. Signature dishes include chicken pomodoro and brick-oven pizza plus specialty salads, pasta and seafood dishes, such as scrod and salmon. Very casual atmosphere. H $$
Cabin Club american
30651 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-899-7111. Thick, juicy steaks are the main attraction. Fine dining in an authentic log cabin with a casual yet upscale atmosphere, fresh seafood, daily features and an award-winning wine list. T $$$$
30030 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-835-7999. Authentic Northern Indian cuisine with tandoori specialties, vegetarian and nonvegetarian curry dishes and freshly baked breads. H T S $$-$$$
Civilization eclectic
2366 W 11th St, Cleveland, 216-621-3838. This specialty-foods cafe serves pastries, cakes and cheesecakes as well as light menu items such as bagel sandwiches and authentic panini. P $
Danny Boy's Italian Eatery italian
20251 Lake Road, Rocky River, 440-333-9595. Thoughtfully presented, one-of-a-kind salads and appetizers with new twists on old favorites. Award-winning specialty pizzas and pasta pies. Family friendly with big portions. H $$
Dante contemporary
2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland, 216-274-1200. Dante Boccuzzi reinvents his namesake restaurant in Tremont, offering the same modern American cuisine in the former Third Federal Bank building. Diners can sit in the vault or reserve the chef's table in the kitchen for an up-close experience. T P $$-$$$ [Reviewed 10/10 4 Read online]
Deagan's Kitchen & Bar gastropub
14810 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-767-5775. Far beyond the realm of pub grub (though you can get that here, too), this casual spot offers house favorites such as prosciutto-stuffed quail, duck macaroni and cheese, and shrimp tacos. Wash it down with vintage cocktails or one of 28 beers on tap. Once TV-filled walls have been replaced by brick and reclaimed wood that give Deagan's a rustic attitude. H $$
Dervish mediterranean/turkish
35840 Chester Road, Avon, 440-937-0733. There's the well-done fare you'd expect, including kebobs, hummus, Turkish doner and baba ghanoush, plus a few twists you may not, such as pide bread baked daily and lamacun (Turkish pizza). The latter makes this new Avon spot stand out. H $$ [Reviewed 2/11 4 Read online]
Dish Deli and Catering deli
1112 Kenilworth Ave, Cleveland, 216-523-7000. Tremont deli specializing in fresh, whole foods bought from local vendors. Restaurant-quality food at an accessible, neighborhood deli. Catering available. P $
Fahrenheit american
2417 Professor Ave, Cleveland, 216-781-8858. Eclectic appetizers, pastas, entrees and specialty pizzas by chef Rocco Whalen in a smart, stylish setting. H T P $$$
Fat Cats american
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, 216-579-0200. Many of the seasonal ingredients on chef Ricardo Sandoval's menu come from a nearby urban garden. It's fitting for the house-turned-funky-eatery, hailed by Bon Appétit as one of the country's best neighborhood restaurants. Full bar. P $$$
Flying Fig contemporary
2523 Market Ave, Cleveland, 216-241-4243. An upscale, eclectic menu with a contemporary American flair. Locally sourced ingredients. Fresh baked breads and focaccia. H P C S $$$-$$$$
Frankie's Italian Cuisine italian
27828 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, 440-892-0064; 4641 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, 440-734-8646. Serving Italian food for 40 years. All of Frankie's sauces are made from old secret family recipes. Catering, party room, as well as delivery are available. P $$
The Greek Village Grille greek
14019 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-228-4976. Pulling inspiration from traditional Greek gyro shops, Greek Village offers authentic gyros and souvlaki, Greek-style fries, stuffed grape leaves and more. H S $$
Harpo's Sports Café american
Brookgate Shopping Center, 5777 Smith Road, Brook Park, 216-267-7777. Full menu, 40-cent wings Tue. Six big screens and 76 TVs. Hours vary with season. H $$
Grumpy's Cafe american
2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, 216-241-5025. Decorated with art by local artists, Grumpy's look is a constantly changing backdrop to a menu of American classics such as burgers and salads and food with a spicy twist such as Mexican lasagna, stir fry and burritos. It's a favorite spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner among locals. Bring your own booze, and enjoy free Wi-Fi, too. H P$$
Herb's Tavern american
19925 Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-331-9870. An old-style tavern that's been known as Herb's for more than 40 years. Have a beer and a sandwich and kick back with friends. H $$
Indian Delight indian
5507 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-651-4007. This Gordon Square spot offers an authentic mix of Northern Indian dishes with a focus on Hyderabadi cuisine and Southern Indian specialties such as rice crepes with potatoes and onions. H P $$
Joe's Fine Deli & Restaurant deli
19215 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, 440-333-7890. Full delicatessen in a family atmosphere with pastas, seafood, gourmet salads, burgers and chophouse fare. H S $$
Johnny Mango World Café & Bar latin american
3120 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, 216-575-1919. World cafe and juice bar in Ohio City serving burritos, quesadillas, stir-fried entrees and vegetarian dishes. The atmosphere is equatorial, the freshly squeezed juice drinks refreshing. H P C $$
Johnny's Bar italian
3164 Fulton Road, Cleveland, 216-281-0055. Mahogany, marble and leopard rugs set the tone in the bar while the dining room serves Northern Italian and continental cuisine. P $$$$
Lago italian
2221 Professor Ave, Cleveland, 216-344-0547. Tremont's first Northern Italian restaurant features homemade dishes made from original recipes and fine ingredients. Vegetarian menu on Mon.H T P C $$$-$$$$
Light Bistro american
2801 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, 216-771-7130. A progressive American menu of small plates, pizzas, burgers, paninis and full entrees from ostrich to salmon. Seasonal dishes are crafted by chef Matthew Mathlage. H T P C $$$-$$$$
Lolita bistro
900 Literary Ave, Cleveland, 216-771-5652. Chef Michael Symon's Mediterranean bistro in Tremont. Featuring house-cured meats, house-made pastas, Neapolitan pizzas and a wood-burning oven. Closed Mon. H P S $$-$$$
Luchita's Mexican Restaurant mexican
3456 W 117th St, Cleveland, 216-252-1169; 1134 N Abbe Road, Elyria 440-365-0094. These popular, family-run restaurants serve authentic Mexican cuisine created with high-quality ingredients. S $$
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge contemporary
6605 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-920-0600. A green-friendly, forward-thinking restaurant with reused and refurbished furniture, a full-service bar, handcrafted cocktails and a menu that features artisinal pizzas. H P C $$-$$$
Maya Mexican Restaurant mexican
368 W Bagley Road, Berea, 440-239-0559. Authentic Mexican fare made with quality meat and fresh vegetables. House-made chips and salsa. H $$
14718 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-226-3699. Cozy bar featuring 30 variations of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, salads and homemade soups. More than 130 domestic and imported beers, top-shelf liquor and a small but smart wine list. H P C S $$
Momocho mexican
1835 Fulton Road, Cleveland, 216-694-2122. Innovative, modern Mexican cuisine. Specialties include six varieties of guacamole, house-made chorizo sausage fundido, grilled adobo lamb chops and six fruit-spiked margaritas. P S $$-$$$
Moosehead Saloon american
694 Dover Center Road, Westlake, 440-871-7742. Quality American cuisine in a cozy Northern Exposure setting. Menu features ribs, seafood, burgers, salads and specialty sandwiches as well as domestic, imported and microbrewed beers. P $$
Nate's Deli middle eastern
1923 W 25 St, Cleveland, 216-696-7529. This small Middle Eastern restaurant near the West Side Market features baba ghanoush, falafel and hummus. H S $
Ohio City Burrito mexican
1844 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-664-0908. A casual dine-in and carryout spot with counter service, serving chicken, beef and pulled pork carnitas as well as its own signature mild and sweet salsa. $
The Old Angle Tavern american
1848 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-861-5643. A full-service tavern serving pub fare. Extensive Irish whiskey menu. Dining until 11 p.m. $$
Parallax Restaurant & Lounge seafood
2179 W 11th St, Cleveland, 216-583-9999. Fresh seafood and innovative preparations, full sushi bar. Grilled steak, chops and chicken also available. Full bar and extensive wine list. H T P C$$$
Pier W seafood
Winton Place, 12700 Lake Ave, Lakewood, 216-228-2250. Overlooking Lake Erie, this restaurant serves up seafood along with a spectacular view. The menu features a variety of daily seafood catches. H C S $$$-$$$$
Players on Madison american/italian
14523 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-226-5200. Exposed brick walls and vibrant colors give Players a romantic, fine dining feel with an air of fun. The menu follows suit with nightly specials including fish and pasta. Build your own pizza from 50 pizza and pasta toppings and sauces. Extensive wine list. Open nightly for dinner. H P C $$$
Roseangel mexican/latin american
5800 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-961-5800. At this modern taqueria, chef Marlin Kaplan offers diners good but inexpensive food in a fun atmosphere. The menu includes salsa appetizers, taco platters meant to share and dessert. The cocktail list includes 10 margaritas handcrafted with fresh juice. H P C $$ [Reviewed 2/11 4 Read online]
Salmon Dave's Pacific Grille seafood
19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, 440-331-2739. Fashioned after a turn-of-the-century gold rush saloon, featuring huge crab legs and fresh seafood with traditional and seasonal specialties. Award-winning wine list. H S $$$
Santo's Italian Restaurant italian
7565 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, 440-234-6480. Family owned and operated for 39 years, serving homemade pasta and sauces. Veal, chicken, fish and veggie specialties. Full bar. $$-$$$
Souper Market soup house
2528 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-737-7687; 14809 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-712-7292. Carryout joint with a counter for dining in. Ten soups and several salads daily plus chilled soups in spring and summer. H S $
Stino da Napoli italian
19070 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-331-3944. This 100-seat eatery packs 'em in for the authentic Italian food from the Naples region, served in a casual atmosphere. Weekend reservations essential. No credit cards. H T $$$
Tartine Bistro french
19110 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-331-0800. French-inspired bistro with a full bar in an Old World atmosphere. Sophisticated wine list and affordable tapas on a seasonal menu. H PC $$
Treehugger's Café american/vegetarian
1330 W Bagley Road, Berea, 440-973-4277. Nearly every item on this casual eatery's menu is organic and seasonal. Choose from wraps, burgers, rice bowls and salads, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. H P $$
Ty Fun thai
815 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland, 216-664-1000. Upscale, contemporary Thai bistro serving a wide array of authentic Thai cuisine with extensive vegetarian and cocktail selections. Informal, intimate, fun setting. H T S $$
West Side Market Café american
1979 W 25th St (in West Side Market, Lorain Avenue entrance), Cleveland, 216-579-6800. Market-fresh comfort foods in a casual, eclectic atmosphere. H $$
Wild Mango Restaurant & Bar contemporary
362 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, 440-979-1888. Beautiful surroundings are matched with chef-owner Jia Wei's beautiful presentations of contemporary, multicultural cuisine with an Asian flair. H T S $$$-$$$$
Wood & Wine wine bar/pizza
38790 Chester Road, Avon, 440-934-9463. Chefs take advantage of a wood-burning oven to create more than just Neapolitan and American-style pizza. This casual wine bar also roasts a variety of its ingredients, such as chicken wings and artichokes, in the oven for a smoky flavor that permeates dishes from pastas to salads. H $$
XYZ Tavern gastropub
6419 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-706-1104. The latest addition to Gordon Square features a rotating list of tavern fare and comfort-style entrees alongside staple salads, share plates and sandwiches. H $$
2182 bistro
8918 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, 440-717-9463. A fine dining experience featuring continental cuisine and local art available for purchase. H $$$-$$$$
Austin's Wood Fire Grille steakhouse
8121 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, 440-546-1003. An upscale, casual eatery featuring authentic wood-fired grilling. Specialties include dry-aged strip steaks and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list. H T $$-$$$$
Big Eye Sushi japanese
2965 W Market St, Fairlawn, 330-836-4433. Contemporary restaurant featuring half-price sushi Mon-Thu 4:30-6 p.m. H T $$$
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern american
8960 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg, 330-486-2583. Creative American cooking in six nature-inspired dining areas. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and for dinner daily. H T P $$$$
The Brew Kettle brewpub
8377 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-239-8788. Brewery serving 30 draft beers, homemade sodas and barbecue-smoked specialties in a friendly atmosphere. H S $$
1 W Exchange St, Akron, 330-475-1600. Upscale, nontraditional Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Lengthy beer and wine lists. Kitchen open till midnight weekdays, 1 a.m. on Fri and Sat, and 9 p.m. on Sun. H $$
Charm Thai thai
7426 Broadview Road, Parma, 216-642-0301. This family-friendly restaurant offers specialties such as country-style pad thai and sushi. Menu specials, such as salmon teriyaki, change every two months at the chef's whim. Bar selection features a variety of Thai, Chinese and Japanese beers in bottles. H $$
Corleone's Italian Ristorante & Bar italian
5669 Broadview Road, Parma, 216-741-0220. Italian cuisine with an award-winning wine list. Serving lunch Mon-Fri and dinner daily. Catering. H P $$$-$$$$
Crave american
57 E Market St, Akron, 330-253-1234. Crave ditches the formality of fine dining while offering creative, moderately priced dishes. The setting is urban hip, and the menu is full of twists on classic comfort foods, ensuring there is something for every type of eater. Choose from more than 100 bottles of both wine and beer and roughly 20 specialty martinis. H T Ð $$-$$$$
Creekside Restaurant & Bar american
8803 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, 440-546-0555. Dine on steaks, seafood, pasta, specialty sandwiches, salads or pizza on a deck overlooking Chippewa Creek. Catering and private dining room. H P C $$
D'Agnese's Tomato Grill italian
106 First St, Hudson, 330-342-3771. A mixture of classic and contemporary Italian-based cuisine with specialty dishes incorporating a lemon-butter sauce. Casual, family-friendly eatery. Sun brunch. H $$-$$$
Eddie's Pizzeria Cerino italian
7305 Broadview Road, Suite H, Seven Hills, 216-236-6007. Best known for pizza crust that takes three days to make as well as baked ravioli in an asiago sauce and fresh fish specials every week. Complete with patio seating, eight beers on tap and a variety of wine selections. H P C $-$$
Gasoline Alley american
870 N Cleveland-Massillon Road, Bath, 330-666-2670. Casual saloon and deli housed in a former gas station "where millionaires eat and drink with the guy who mows their lawn." Sun brunch. $$
Jaipur Junction indian
9377 W Sprague Road, North Royalton, 440-842-3555. Indian cuisine featuring clay-oven-baked breads, and chicken, vegetarian and lamb curries. Weekend buffet. $$
Ken Stewart's Lodge american
1911 N Cleveland-Massillon Road, Bath, 330-666-8881. A casual, Adirondack-style atmosphere with a fireplace and eclectic cuisine. H T P $$$$
Lockkeepers italian
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404. There's rustic charm to this dim, dark-wood dining space decorated with local canal memorabilia. The menu is classic cuisine with a focus on steak and fresh seafood, including house specialty seafood risotto that blends shrimp, scallops and lobster tail. The drink menu is geared toward wine with more than 500 offerings and seasonal wine tastings. Private dining spaces. H $$-$$$
One Red Door american
49 Village Way, Hudson, 330-342-3667. Stepping out of the realm of white tablecloths, chef Shawn Monday's newest venture is a casual, comfort-food tavern in downtown Hudson. Eat in a variety of sizes here, from bite-sized portions and shared plates to entrees and flatbreads. The food has a rustic appeal that matches the wood and brick decor. H T $$$ [Reviewed 1/11 4 Read online]
Palate american/contemporary
12214 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-238-8500. To chef Jeff Jarrett, American cuisine translates into a melting pot of flavors, which is why his dishes blur the lines between cultures: fried chicken livers come with polenta, and short ribs are braised in chocolate. Half lounge, half dining room, Palate's earth tone atmosphere brings downtown chic to the suburbs. H T $$-$$$
Thyme the Restaurant contemporary
716 N Court St, Medina, 330-764-4114. Seasonal menu features contemporary American cuisine with worldly influences. Independently owned and operated by chef John Kolar. H T P C $$$
Yours Truly american
Signature Square, 3725 Medina Road, Medina, 330-722-5800; 36 S Main St, Hudson, 330-656-2900; 8111 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-8111. A casual, family-friendly chain of diners that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. H P S $-$$
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Kay Ross, age 75, died Thursday morning, July 14, 2011, at the Harry Hynes Hospice, Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas.
She was born December 31, 1935, at Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Byron Harrison and Olive Lorene (Randolph) Fisher. As a young girl, she attended the Meade school system, graduating from Meade High School in 1953.
On June 12, 1953, she married Wayne Robert Ross. After their marriage the couple made their home in Meade. Over the years, Kay has been involved in many different community endeavors including working for the State of Kansas SRS as the Office Clerk for twenty-two years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Meade, having served as a Sunday School Teacher, the church secretary and bookkeeper, and singing in the church choir; and a member of the Maia Club Federated. She enjoyed sewing, craft work, attending to her yard and flowers, and reading.
She is survived by:
Her children,
Diantha Partin and husband Gary of Amarillo, Texas
Teresa Ellis and husband Rocke of Castle Rock, Colorado
Donna Henry and husband Darryl of Colby, Kansas
Tim Ross and wife Lori of Meade, Kansas
Cheryl Copeland and husband Chadd of Plainville, Kansas
A sister, Elaine Sawyer and husband Alfred of Meade, Kansas
Thirteen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchild; and five step-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne of April 20, 1997; a daughter, Jill Ann Ross on November 1, 1957; her parents; a brother, Robert Max Fisher, on October 19, 1984; and a sister, Anna Mae Fisher, on August 19, 1931.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Meade, with the Reverend Susan Greene presiding. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.
The family would welcome memorials to the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com
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The 2012 Juno Awards are in the bag, but as we reviewed the list of the 2012 winners on Sunday night, a few stark trends emerged.
Here, the three keys to success, as observed over the Junos weekend (click to enlarge):
WINNERS: A complete list of 2012 Juno Award winners
STORIFY: Twitter explodes for #cdnShatnerBands
RECAP: Feist, Bieber and Buble win at JunosGALLERY: Juno red carpet fashions
GALLERY: Highlights of the 2012 Juno Awards
RECAP: Feist, Dan Mangan, Sheepdogs and Drake feted at Gala dinner
AUDIO: Listen to the best of the Juno Songwriters' Circle with host Dan Mangan
INFOGRAPHIC: Musical timeline of William Shatner, Juno host
Got it. Next year, a bearded Feist will release a Christmas record. (Didn't see that one coming, right?)
That's a pretty amazing infographic, it made me think about a nastily-titled Peaches album cover for a moment. http://www.uulyrics.com/music/peaches/album-peaches-fatherfr/
I hate to think of Feist with a beard. But I guess all great musicians must make sacrifices for their art. It's a good thing Mr. Bieber released a Christmas album, because he doesn't look old enough to grow a beard.
Excuse my nosiness, Ms. Fritzen, but I've just discovered and 'fanned' your Artist Page! What an incredible song you have uploaded to CBC Music!!! You're an amazing singer!
But I guess all great musicians must make sacrifices for their art.
@ PaavoNurmisGhost, can you imagine this info getting out there? All of our female vocalists taking testosterone injections in order to grow facial hair?? and learning a bunch of crappy Christmas songs for their next albums??? This could get bad...
@zoot aloors - It would be sad if it got to the point where Juno nominees had to be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, etc. I'd hate to think of, say, Sarah Harmer having to go pee in a cup right after I saw her singing her heart out on stage.
P.S. As a non-Canadian, I had to pass a rigorous screening procedure to secure a CBC Music account. Besides providing a photo of myself wearing a beard, I had to complete a written test in which I had to use words like "toque" and "poutine" in a sentence. It took three tries, but I finally passed.
Bonus points for the correct, Canadian-approved spelling in such a hostile environment, Paavo, we use them here on purpose, as you may well know, to weed out wannabes; you have the markings of exemplary R3 Blog denizen! Now, if we could only do something about that barren Avatar photo space of yours...hope to see you around the blogs, welcome, for sure!
Oh, and thanks for the mental image in the first paragraph in [#6], those are the ones that linger.
@zoot alors - I'd seen different spellings of toque, but "o" seemed to be the more common/preferred one. Thank God I passed that test, or I might have gotten booted off the site!
Yeah, guess I really should put up a profile pic now that I've had an account here for, um, nearly 5 years...
Hey, I like your blog... I'm putting a link to it on my own music bloggity-blog (where I sometimes plug Canadian music).


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As Americans, we believe we are truly free because of the Declaration of Independence that was signed in 1776, and because we celebrate annually on July 4. However, the Bible has much to say about freedom.
Today we are free to choose where we live, how we live, and what we believe. We are free to choose friends and our life's mate. Some people practice freedom of speech through radio, television broadcasts, books and pulpits. Some choose to worship God while other choose to worship other things.
When God created us, He gave us freewill. We are free to choose if we will sin or not. We can choose to serve God or not. When we live for God, we become free from sin and our spirit is renewed.
There is freedom that comes from knowing and living for God. John 8:36 says, "If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed." This simply means that knowing Jesus, the Son of God, is to know real freedom. Jesus is the source of freedom because He is the standard of what is right and what is true. While we are free in Jesus, it does not mean we are free to do what we want to do if it does not line up with the word of God. When we know Jesus and have an intimate relationship with Him, He gives us real freedom from the power of sin. It isn't that we won't sin, but we will not live a lifestyle of sin. Sin will not dominate our lives.
Christ has made us free in Him. Therefore, freedom in Christ is free to obey God and to serve Him. Christ came to set us free. Christ died to set us free. Therefore, if we are in Christ there should be some evidence of our freedom.
True freedom is received only through Jesus Christ. When we invite Him into our lives, He rewards us with freedom to live for Him, to obey Him and to serve Him.


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North Korea Uses Public Executions to Keep Its Iron Grip on Its People
- More than ten public executions have taken place
Lee Sung Jin, from Yanji | 2007-10-26 15:39 Read in Korean
Good Friends, a Seoul-based relief group dedicated to North Korea, said that around 150,000 people were gathered on Oct 5 at a stadium in Suncheon, South Pyongan Province and watched the public execution of the manager of Suncheon stone-cutting factory.
On September 2, two people convicted of possessing drugs were executed in public at Hoiryeong in North Hamkyung Province. In June, a man charged with illegally cutting and selling aluminum wire was executed in public, and three or four people were reported to have been shot to death at other sites. More than ten public executions have been reported to the outside world during the second half of this year.
Lately, the outside world has been receiving more reports of public executions than before. Some say it is because more information on North Korea is becoming available. Others argue that the number public executions is actually rising in North Korea.
Despite the international community's denouncement against public executions, North Korea continues to pursue the practice. It seems that North Korea is unwilling to change its system that uses terror as a means to oppressing the people.
The international community has been criticizing North Korea for its cruel and barbaric public executions. The security officers of National Security Agency are especially notorious for their cruelty. It is known that the officers line up those who have been sentenced to death and shoot 12 bullets through the head of each individual. People forced to watch the execution cannot help but tremble in fear.
In the early 1990s, North Korea restricted public executions for some time. However, the practice revived as North Korean society was thrown into chaos in the wake of the food crisis. In 2000, the crisis began to settle down but the practice continued. This is because the state wanted to "clean up" in the wake of the "March of Tribulation" (mass starvation in 1990s).
Individuals sentenced to public execution are not those offenders who committed a crime to survive but criminals charged with serious felonies such as drug dealing and accumulation of wealth by illegal means. As the country went through the food crisis, the state began to loose its control over society and became even more corrupt. By harshly punishing felons, the state attempted to put an end to the breakdown of its system.
Oh Moon Hyuk's execution is a typical case of public order disturbance. He is known to have had a villa and a mistress and to have driven a Ford automobile.
As for the stone-cutting factory manager, he had set up thirteen telephones in the basement, some of which were used to make international calls. In these days, the state inspection groups are strengthening their activities, particularly keeping their eye on the nouveau riche. In addition, they are desperately cracking down on the use of cell phones in order to cut off any connection with the outside world.
Sohn Jung Hoon, the Secretary General of the Committee for Democratization of North Korea said, "Public executions have always been a problem in North Korea. When I was still in Pyongyang, the state carried out an execution at least once a month. The increase in public executions illustrates that the number of those who are challenging the regime is increasing."
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Virtual IT Platform foundation for faster growth at Audionova
VMware vSOM enables Audionova to make optimum use of its virtual platform and quickly adapt to new requirements. The company also uses VMware Horizon Mirage to roll out upgrades and new software to its 1,300 shops across Europe. Audionova now has a full understanding of its virtual environment and can therefore respond quickly to new developments. In addition to providing extra effciency, this approach also yields significant savings on hardware and management costs. Despite this central IT approach, the company is able to roll out software and updates for all of its shops in Europe in one go. This means that everyone within the organization is working with the latest version and that customers can rest assured the hearing tests are reliable and that their hearing aids are always optimally configured.
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VMworld Connects, Engages, and Impresses Conference Attendees with a Next-Generation Mobile App
The VMworld organizing team wanted a best in class mobile app that would enable the best possible experience for conference attendees. They wanted an app that would set new benchmarks for ease of information access, personalized communication, real-time content delivery, and user engagement. The app also needed to be radically scalable, secure, and easy to integrate with on-premises corporate information systems and cloud-based services. Raw Engineering met the challenge by building a new mobile app with its built-io mobile backend-as-a-service platform and the VMware® vCloud® Air™ platform.
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VMware vCloud Air at VIF International Education
VIF International Education, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, provides an exchange program for international educators who want to teach in the United States, and offers educational programs and resources to develop global citizens. When usage for its Learning Center platform grew from 1,500 to more than 8,000 users in one year, the platform experienced outages and bandwidth issues that impacted the user experience. By migrating to vCloud Air, the platform has 99.999 percent availability, providing a consistent experience for teachers, while using only one-third of the compute resources as the on-premises facilities.
"Our goal is to provide International education and experience s to students everywhere regardless of their background or location and to do this, we need to find very scalable programs that we can build that can expand broadly across large territories and school districts and countries and to connect these students with teachers all around the world in a way that is scalable, user friendly and efficient and cost effective and we have to have a partner that can grow with us and that's why we are excited about our partnership with VMware."
Karunya University
University in India delivers virtual desktop infrastructure to attract the brightest and the best students, and to succeed in a competitive market
Karunya University is a fully residential university located at Siruvani in southern India, close to the city of Coimbatore. It serves around 8,000 students and has a teaching faculty of more than 450, and around 250 members of staff. The university is best known for its engineering, management and science-based study programs and offers undergraduate courses as well as postgraduate and PhD level tuition. The university is meeting students' IT expectations and has successfully reduced desktop infrastructure management by adoption VMware Horizon.
"Karunya University can continue to develop and attract some our country's brightest students safe in the knowledge that we have a scalable and reliable VDI from VMware, to meet their needs."
City of Avondale
City of Avondale Establishes Business Continuity and Protection for Critical Services with vCloud Air Disaster Recovery and vSphere
After implementing a hybrid cloud solution based on vSphere, the city of Avondale determined that it was positioned to take a major leap with its backup and disaster strategy. The city had local backup services for fast recovery. However, it had aims for a regionally separate disaster recovery site in case of a major catastrophic event in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. City staff saw emerging as-a-service options as a means to allow Avondale to achieve its business resumption goals at a level of cost and ease unavailable in the past.
"We reached our goal of 70 percent virtualization in just over a year within a year of using vSphere. VMware continuously advances its technology and provides options that allow us to build onto its solutions. As a CIO, that's critical when looking at strategic investments."
Transact Payment System
Cloud Based Disaster Recovery is Changing how VMware Customers do Business
Have you ever wondered how a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy could be implemented in the cloud? What applications can you protect in the cloud? Can you simplify your environment at a lower cost? What are the core benefits achieved as a result of implementing disaster recovery in the cloud, verses an on-premises solution? On March 25th, 2015 8.00 am PST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout event featuring VMware experts and our customers as they provide a technical deep-dive into the VMware vCloud Air Disaster Recovery service. They shared some of the challenges they faced as well as best practices for solutions to those challenges and ways the service has helped their various businesses.
"The cost difference between doing it yourself versus hosting it on VMware was really something that was attractive to us. And it only took us about six months from the day I joined The Hut Group to the day that we were able to stand up and test a fully functioning website. We never failed a production but we were able to replicate the full production databases out of the full production website and to do that within 6 months makes me feel very good but it also gave the executives comfort that they knew that we now had a solution which would be useful and known when we came to have a disaster."
The Hut Group
Cloud Based Disaster Recovery is Changing how VMware Customers do Business
Have you ever wondered how a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy could be implemented in the cloud? What applications can you protect in the cloud? Can you simplify your environment at a lower cost? What are the core benefits achieved as a result of implementing disaster recovery in the cloud, verses an on-premises solution? On March 25th, 2015 8.00 am PST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout event featuring VMware experts and our customers as they provide a technical deep-dive into the VMware vCloud Air Disaster Recovery service. They shared some of the challenges they faced as well as best practices for solutions to those challenges and ways the service has helped their various businesses.
"The cost difference between doing it yourself versus hosting it on VMware was really something that was attractive to us. And it only took us about six months from the day I joined The Hut Group to the day that we were able to stand up and test a fully functioning website. We never failed a production but we were able to replicate the full production databases out of the full production website and to do that within 6 months makes me feel very good but it also gave the executives comfort that they knew that we now had a solution which would be useful and known when we came to have a disaster."
Synergent Taps VMware NSX for Micro- Segmentation and IT Automation in the Software-Defined Data Center
Synergent created a cloud-based multi-tenant environment built on VMware vCloud Suite Advanced and deploy VMware NSX to virtualize its network.
"Given our work in the financial sector, security is very important to us, and the ability to do micro-segmentation was critical to our selection of VMware NSX," says Jackson. "We explored doing this at the hardware level, but quickly realized it was not feasible. The proven success of the NSX platform, and the integration of other industry leaders such as Arista Networks and Palo Alto Networks, helped solidify our decision."
TiAuto (Pty) Ltd.
Full visibility, improved performance and ability to further sweat IT assets
TiAuto was looking for a system that would enable it to deploy a charge back functionality across all of its seven divisions. It needed a system that would give the IT team a view of what each department was running, how much hardware they were using and in short summarize if the systems / servers it had in place were in fact healthy. After rolling out vSOM, the company had an instant view of its some 120 virtual machines and the benefits to the business were immediate as the TiAuto IT department could instantly identify which machines hadn't been provisioned properly as well as where there was fault or capacity in its systems which could then be optimized.
"vSOM has been fantastic for the business as we can now benefit from adding more virtual machines on what we already have as we can resize our existing environment without running the risk of oversizing the storage. From a management perspective IT can now provide our executive team a visual report that shows them exactly how much hardware we use across the group. It goes as granular as defining what each hardware component is doing and in turn we can justify what we need and can qualify each infrastructural investment."
A Trusted Advisor from VMware Professional Services Supports KBC
KBC needed a single point of contact to help support the careful planning of their virtualization program and to help maintain their mission-critical production systems. The Bank considers it important that there is a resource supporting the technology they purchase. They require access to Product Management and other VMware resources with someone on hand to guide them and make sure they have a voice within VMware. To meet these needs, they invested in the Technical Account Manager (TAM) Service.
"As a finance company, we want to know what we're running in our data centers. Our VMware specialist goes deep into the VMware technologies, and we don't want to make any compromises. When we are stuck in our design, when we have issues in test or production, when we want information on new tools or have new ideas, our TAM is our advocate, our helper and our solution provider."
Fujitsu TDS GmbH
Market advantage through virtualization
As a complete IT service provider and SAP system consultant, Fujitsu TDS GmbH, a subsidiary of the Fujitsu Group, offers medium-sized and large companies a wide variety of data centre services. In addition to IT outsourcing and application management, the focus of their services is on SAP. This includes certified SAP consulting and SAP hosting as well as SAP-based industry solutions and templates, and in-memory computing with SAP HANA. The portfolio also includes private cloud services, which Fujitsu provides from their own highly secure data centres in Germany. Well-known customers in the automotive, retail and processing industries, as well as banks and insurance companies, rely on its independent, competent support. Fujitsu manages the specific quality and security requirements of a variety of industries thanks to continuous further development. Its great capacity for implementation and its optimum results are based on the high qualifications of its IT consultants. To provide our customers with an optimum SAP infrastructure, it's essential that, in terms of technology, we always stay a step ahead of the competition. For this reason Fujitsu counted on virtualisation of SAP Sybase ASE with VMware vSphere.
"To provide our customers with an optimum SAP infrastructure, it's essential that, in terms of technology, we always stay a step ahead of the competition. With SAP virtualisation with VMware, that's exactly what we've done."
California Natural Resources Agency
California Natural Resources Agency Gains Agility Across Multiple Agencies Through a Software-Defined Data Center Strategy
A Briefings Direct podcast on how a large state agency is harnessing virtualization to do more with less and remain agile and efficient.
"We consider VMware a strategic partner. We basically only want to work with business partners. We don't want to work with vendors, because we don't need someone to sell us something and walk away. VMware has been hand-in-hand with us for this whole journey."
"From looking at VMware, virtualization is the standard. If you don't take it on, then you really won't be able to respond to business needs. When the official IT organization becomes obsolete, there are going to be ad-hoc IT organizations and those would become the norm. If you want to be relevant, you have to use every tool set that you can to provide the business needs."
VIF International Education and VMware
User traffic on VIF International Education's Learning Center, an online professional development platform for K–12 educators, grew by more than 500 percent in one year, but its on-premises IT infrastructure couldn't keep up. This mission-critical service was running on a single server blade without power or network redundancy, leading to unacceptably high downtime. By moving to the VMware vCloud® Air™ platform, VIF gained vastly higher availability and near-unlimited scalability, improved resource utilization by 300 percent, and reduced its IT systems management workload.
VIF International Education builds global education programs that prepare teachers and students for success in an interconnected world. Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the firm supports teachers, schools, and school districts with programs for professional development and curriculum, language acquisition, and cultural exchange. VIF is proud to be a B Corp, certified to meet specific standards for social and environmental performance. VIF is dedicated to developing globally competent citizens with the skills to thrive in an increasingly global marketplace.
"VMware vCloud Air represents for us the opportunity to deliver on our mission to deliver global education for all."
Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support
Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support increases GP productivity and enhances patient care with VMware® Horizon™ 6
Yorkshire and Humber Commissioning Support (YHCS) is a key driver of innovation across GP surgeries and health centres throughout the region. YHCS wanted to provide greater flexibility for GPs and clinicians to enhance both patient and GP experience. The YHCS IT team chose VMware Horizon 6 to deliver Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the ability for GPs to access clinical applications from any location. The solution has transformed patient experience and GPs' work/life balance whilst reducing the cost of desktop PCs.
"VMware Horizon 6 has been transformative on many levels. Enabling our GPs to access applications from any internet connected device means they can treat patients from the comfort of their own home, with the same speed and efficiency as if they were in the surgery."
Kingston University
Kingston University to transform student learning experience with mobile working and BYOD using VMware® Horizon™ 6 and Atlantis
As part of a campaign to position itself as the university of choice for today's increasingly tech-savvy market, Kingston University is now using VMware Horizon 6 to transform the way IT services are delivered to its students and staff members. By allowing access to course materials and graphic intensive applications remotely and from any device, Kingston University has allowed its staff and students to work and study in the way which best suits them.
Additionally, the university has been able to manage its 7,000 physical desktops from a central management console, drastically cutting the time it takes to provide software updates including major operating system upgrades (Windows XP to Windows 7), bug fixes, repairs and full system recovery. The IT team is also able to start-up and recover individual desktops in less than a quarter of the time previously taken, enabling Kingston to devote IT resources towards innovative new projects. This VDI environment is supported by Atlantis' virtualized storage solution, ILIO to ensure optimum performance of the virtual PCs.
"Technology is absolutely essential for both attracting students and ensuring they have the best academic experience. We strongly believe that universities have to constantly evolve their entire technology offering - from infrastructure and networking, to the applications they make available and how they are accessed - if they are going to remain competitive and meet the expectations of new and prospective students. VMware Horizon 6 allows us to give students the freedom to work from any location – whether that is on campus or at home – while still being able to access their university desktop, complete with all the applications they need for their course. With VMware Horizon, I believe Kingston University offers one of the country's most complete and compelling access to learning environments in the UK."
Bloomington Public Schools
Schools Put IT Savings Back into Kids and Classrooms with VMware NSX
To improve security, efficiencies, scalability and lower costs, IlliniCloud (Bloomington School District) turned to a VMware-powered Software-Defined Data Center underpinned by VMware NSX – the network virtualization and security platform.
"We estimate that each educational institution that joins our cloud can potentially cut its annual IT spending by 30 to 50 percent, freeing up money for other important educational needs while getting tighter security and data protection."
Fastweb taps into new market opportunities, achieving 100% ROI within the first year while reducing the Total Cost of Ownership of Virtual Desktops with VMware Horizon Air
With revenues in excess of €1.5m and nearly two million customers, Fastweb is the largest alternative operator of fixed-line telecommunications and ICT solutions in Italy. Fastweb delivers business value added services such as cloud computing, security and converging communications to residential and business customers.
"Previously, when a customer asked for virtual desktops, we would need to set up their own physical infrastructure and configure the necessary software, which was very costly and time intensive; so much so that many SMBs could not see the financial advantage of virtual desktops. However by delivering through VMware Horizon Air we can provide desktops 'on-demand' with businesses only paying for what they need and when they need it. Multi-tenancy is a must for successful cloud delivery and partnering with VMware therefore became essential to achieving this."
Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Gets Extreme on Software-Defined Data Center Strategy
A Briefings Direct podcast on how a major sportswear company has leveraged virtualization and hybrid cloud to reap substantial business benefits.
"With our business changing and growing as quickly as it is, and with us doing business and selling directly to consumers in over a hundred countries around the world, our data centers have to be adaptable. Our data and our applications have to be secure and available, no matter where we are in the world, whether you're on network or off-premises. The SDDC has been a game-changer for us. It's allowed to take those technologies, host them where we need them, and with whatever cost configuration makes sense, whether it's in the cloud or on-premises, and deliver the solutions that our business needs"
DIRECTV leverages Socialcast to boost productivity and accelerate innovation
The DIRECTV Latin America leadership team wanted a way to break down geographical communication barriers and facilitate information sharing across the region. Socialcast made it easier to share best practices, find answers fast, and align executives and employees.
"I find Socialcast to be a highly effective communication tool for a global workforce."


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Idea #5:
What has a father's life been about? Has it just been about working? Has it just been about being a huge football or baseball fan? Has it just been about the perfect tee time or an afternoon grilling? No, all of these things are a part of a father's life. But, what makes a father's life, is the family he has around him. All the special moments of being a dad.
As we have been giving ideas about giving dad a full experience of Father's Day so he has a treasured memory, why not put his memories together? A photo album simply titled 'Thanks Dad' or something along those lines. The inside filled with memories and photos from his children. Dads who are serving overseas in the armed forces, dads who have to travel often to support their children and to provide them the best life they can, would love to have photos to show the enjoyment in their children's lives. All daddies love to see the smiles on their children's faces.
Have photos of the children playing sports, receiving an award at school, painting a picture, whatever brings them joy to fill the pages. Create more than just pictures of the kids sitting in a pose smiling, have the pictures showing them experiencing the life that their daddies help bring to them. Add photos of dad playing with the kids, special moments that have created wonderful memories about the treasures of being a dad. A great app that we found is Simple Prints. You can choose the style of book that you want, choose the photos straight off of your phone. Add any text that you would like and save. Put in the shipping information and in about 7 days, a photo book will be delivered to a very special dad!
There are other sites and stores who add photos to mugs, shirts and even ties! For this idea, it is about reminding Dad about the joy of being a Dad through the smiles of his children. Any or all ideas that you choose, we will make this a Father's Day for dad to always remember!


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Giebelhausen caught head coach Cindy Stein's eye when both were in Peoria, Ill.--Stein at ICC and Giebelhausen at East Peoria High.
June 20, 2014
By John Lock
The SIU women's basketball program is welcoming in four newcomers to the 2014-15 squad, Kylie Giebelhausen, Micah Norris, Blair Stephenson and Celina VanHyfte. The foursome is in Carbondale for four weeks getting ready for the upcoming season and getting acclimated to Southern Illinois. We're going to profile one of the newcomers in each of the upcoming four weeks. We profiled Stephenson last week. This week, it's Kylie Giebelhausen's turn.
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Kylie Giebelhausen caught SIU head coach Cindy Stein's eye when Stein was coaching at Illinois Central College. The first problem: Giebelhausen wanted to go outside of Peoria for her college education. The solution: Stein came to SIU before Giebelhausen's senior year and offered the sweet-shooting, 6-1 guard a scholarship. Giebelhausen jumped at the chance to come to Carbondale.
The first thing you notice about Giebelhausen is her size. Standing at a lanky 6-1, Giebelhausen is much longer than a typical guard at any level, but that wasn't always the case. She was always the smallest member of her team until she reached eighth grade and hit a growth spurt. Suddenly, she went from the shortest player to the tallest, and she took advantage.
She played point guard since picking up the game in first grade, learning ball handling and an outside stroke. After the growth spurt, she added drives to the lane, finishing over smaller defenders and guarding in the post to her repertoire.
Giebelhausen's secret: a hard work ethic. She was lightly recruited in high school and didn't have a lot of Division I attention. But the same work ethic that got her a deadly outside shot combined with an all-around game has kept her striving towards playing time in her first season at SIU, where she's already embracing the faster-paced play.
"I don't mind being pushed. I like setting goals and then getting there," Giebelhausen said. "With running the 300-yard shuffles (this summer at SIU), I saw people getting the Super Dawg shirts (for outstanding conditioning). I wanted to get one of those this summer. I went as fast as I could."
Just 10 days into her four-week summer stay at SIU, Giebelhausen was wearing a Super Dawg shirt of her own. Her goals go beyond playing time, a top-half of the MVC finish for the Salukis this year, and Super Dawg shirts, however. Giebelhausen is already eying the Dean's List as an academic goal and a 3.5 GPA for her time in Carbondale.
"I want to be thought of as something other than an athlete," she said.
Giebelhausen is a level-headed rookie who knows that cracking the rotation won't be easy as a first-year player, but her high school progression--from a deep-shooting freshman who was nervous about driving the lane to an All-State senior with a refined All-Around game--could prove to be a good blueprint for what's to come for her in a Saluki uniform.


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Ana Palacio, a former Spanish foreign minister and a former senior vice president of the World Bank, is a senior fellow and lecturer at Yale University.
What part of 'finite resources' do Capitalists not understand?
The triumph of democracy and market-based economics – the "End of History," as the American political philosopher Francis Fukuyama famously called it – which was proclaimed to be inevitable with the fall of the Berlin Wall, soon proved to be little more than a mirage. However, following China's intellectual pirouette to maintain one-party rule while embracing the capitalist credo, history's interpreters shifted their focus to the economy: not everybody would be free and elect their government, but capitalist prosperity would hold sway worldwide.
Now, however, the economic tumult shaking Europe, the erosion of the middle class in the West, and the growing social inequalities worldwide are undermining capitalism's claim to universal triumph. Hard questions are being asked: Is capitalism, as we know it doomed? Is the market no longer able to generate prosperity? Is China's brand of state capitalism an alternative and potentially victorious paradigm?
The pervasive soul-searching prompted by such questions has nurtured a growing recognition that capitalism's success depends not only on macroeconomic policy or economic indicators. It rests on a bedrock of good governance and the rule of law – in other words, a well-performing state. The West overlooked the fundamental importance of this while it was fighting communism.
The standard bearers of the Cold War were not just the United States and the Soviet Union, but, in ideological terms, the individual and the collectivity. When competing in newly independent or developing countries, this ideological opposition became Manichean, fostering a fierce suspicion, if not outright rejection, of rival principles. As a result, strengthening state institutions was too often seen in the West as communist subterfuge, while the Soviet bloc viewed the slightest notion of individual freedom and responsibility as a stalking horse for capitalist counter-revolution.
Leading economists have long argued that the West's greater reliance on markets resulted in faster and more robust economic growth. But viewing the state and the market in terms of their inherent conflict no longer reflects reality (if it ever did). Indeed, it is increasingly obvious that the threat to capitalism today emanates not from the state's presence, but rather from its absence or inadequate performance.
Consider recent events in Argentina, which is facing certain economic losses as anxious investors have second thoughts about the country in the aftermath of the government's nationalization of energy giant YPF. That response is only logical, as investors seek the security of a well-functioning legal system to protect them from capricious political decisions.
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Mexico provides further proof that the market alone is not enough. An efficient judiciary and effective policing are necessary for capitalism to thrive. In Brazil, the government is daring, for the first time, to address the lawlessness of the overcrowded favelas that ring the country's large cities. Or consider Ghana's prosperity and how, like Brazil's, it is going hand in hand with improved governance. At the opposite extreme, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's undermining of his country's institutions, prodding it onto a narco-state trajectory, places Venezuela alongside Haiti as an exception to Latin America's recent economic success.
More generally, the world's thriving countries are those with strong and effective institutions, backed by legal frameworks that guarantee the rule of law. Latin America and Africa are not the only examples that prove the point. The European Union's internal problems, and its ongoing sovereign-debt crisis, are clearly linked to the weakness of its institutions, and, on Europe's periphery, it still confronts feckless democracies.
Tymoshenko is jeopardizing her country's international economic standing. In particular, President Viktor Yanukovich's contempt for the rule of law has put Ukraine's relations with the European Union in cold storage, with a comprehensive free trade and association agreement on hold pending the release of Tymoshenko and other political prisoners. Meanwhile, political trials in Egypt are attracting international attention and deterring foreign investment.
In Asia, China is exposing the fallacy of looking at state capitalism as a competing alternative to liberal capitalism. Approaching them as alternatives is, in fact, little more than an intellectual remnant of the Cold War, much like the concept of "state capitalism" itself. With its remarkable ability to adapt, China is making strides to accommodate the rising power of its markets and people. In the process, officials are acknowledging the importance of good governance, as demonstrated by recent efforts to justify the purge and investigation of Bo Xilai as an example of the Communist Party "safeguarding the rule of law."
Adam Smith, that icon of market theory, argued that wealth is created when public institutions enable the "invisible hand" of the market to align interests. The Cold War distorted that wisdom. In a world free of that era's ideological constraints, it is time to say loud and clear that the future of capitalism is linked to effective governance and the rule of law, and thus to the consolidation of well-functioning states.
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update!: thank you so much for all awesome entries 8D! I'll announce the winner tomorrow
you can check all entries here: jiyu-kaze.deviantart.com/favou… (notify me if yours is not in)
the OC contest begins at 12:00:00 AM (pacific time) on november 29th, 2013
it will end at 11:59:59 PM (pacific time) on january 7th, 2014
draw your own Original Character (full body, fully colored) ^^
traditional or digital art (please draw/paint with your own style)
Only one winner will be selected by myself
All Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
-originality of the character
-technical skill
the winner will receive a high quality illustration based on his/her OC (he/she will be able to sell it on his/her deviantart page or any other websites)
I just started a "donation pool" on my DA page so any points I will receive will be given to the winner at the end of this contest.
How to enter
link your entry in the comment below
well, good luck to anyone who want to participate (`・ω・´)" and feel free to share this journal btw^^
new update:
sorry for the super long delay x/
first of all, I would like to thank you for the awesome entries! and everybody did a good job!! then don't be disapointed if you don't win.
honestly, I really want to give something to all of you but I just don't have the time for that sorry.
anyways here's the winner:
I really like the personality of your character, and his outfit is pretty original yup
I will begin to draw your OC when I will be in vacation, february 1st :/ (damn...too many works >.<)
okay!! thank you again for participating!! see you next time (maybe...)
ps: if you want a review/critique of your entry, just comment this journal


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Things to see and do - Carmaux
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10km long and 1 to 3m wide: this was the Carmaux coal field worked from the 13C to the end of the 20C. Seven centuries of relentless labour which shaped the fate of Men and Nature. An ungrateful landscape, a tragic history and a visit to the land of Jaurès that would not be complete without a detour to Blaye-les-Mines with its impressive «discovery» [Blaye-les-Mines#St Mary Discovery] and Cagnac-les-Mines [Cagnac-les-Mines Cagnac Mine Museum] presenting the life of pitface miners.
Tourist attractions Carmaux : Things to see and do
Statue of Jaures
Place Jean-Jaurès F - 81400 Carmaux
A native of Castres, Jean Jaurès (1859-1914) took the side of the workers in the struggle pitting them against the Carmaux mine owners, and was elected deputy for the district in 1892. The statue shows the Socialist orator surrounded by figures repre..
Glass Museum/Art centre
Domaine de la Verrerie F - 81400 Carmaux
The Château de la Verrerie, destroyed in a fire in 1895, was built by the Solages family who owned the Carmaux mines from 1752 to 1946 when they were nationalised. A building known as the ''Orangerie'', the first glass bottle works in Carmaux, now ho..
Hotels Carmaux
Hotel Le Gambetta
1 RUE VOLTAIRE F - 81400 Carmaux
Located in the centre of Carmaux, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access and air-conditioned guest rooms. Guests are invited to relax on the terrace or in the on-site bar. Each soundproofed guest room at Hotel Le Gambetta is equipped with a fl..
La Tour de Ciron
32, avenue Bouloc Torcatis F - 81400 Carmaux
Located in Carmaux in the Midi-Pyrénées Region, 13 km from Albi, La Tour de Ciron boasts a terrace and views of the garden. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a meal at the gastronomic restaurant or a drink at the..


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May 6, 2011
By Marilyn Kentz
I'm in Orlando staying with writer/producer Jeanie Linders …and her two doggies. I'm upstairs in the lovely "coral room". By judging her beautiful house and yard (she has such a creative flair) it's no wonder her play was such a success. Now it's time to launch the next edition: The Mommies.
I arrived in time to see last night's dress rehearsal – and I've got to tell you I LOVE the cast. You will, too. First of all, they look like real moms; that is to say, though they are all quite adorable, they don't "do glamorous". Wouldn't that be irritating? I cannot bear those television dramas and movies where the female lead is way too gorgeous to be doing an autopsy or wrangling some homeless drug dealer in her pretty uniform. Please! No, our mommies are beautiful in the ways females should be: smart, funny, charismatic, and yes, a little sexy. Like they sing it, "Mommies rock!"
Tonight is the big red carpet premier. There are flowers being delivered, limos coming, dresses to be squeezed into. I'm eager to see how the audience reacts tonight. It was so much fun last night to see the songs I wrote come to life. Our mommies have great voices – something Caryl and I lacked. We had to do the Milly-Vanilly version of our song parodies. Oh, and that's another thing…these are not parodies, they're original songs created by the 3 of us, mostly over the Internet. Hey, it's fitting – the show's called: A MUSICAL BLOG. So, there you have it. I'll report from the plane tomorrow. We'll be on our way to celebrate Mother's Day with our families after having walked the red carpet. Oh my!


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Import prices in July 2007
August 13, 2007
The U.S. Import Price Index rose 1.5 percent in July, the sixth consecutive increase for the index.
Petroleum prices were also up for sixth month in a row, increasing 7.0 percent in July after a 4.4-percent rise in the previous month. Over the past 12 months, the price index for petroleum imports was up 4.1 percent, while overall import prices rose 2.8 percent.
Nonpetroleum prices also advanced in July, rising 0.2 percent after rising 0.1 percent in June. For the year ended in July, prices for nonpetroleum imports increased 2.8 percent.
Export prices advanced 0.2 percent in July following increases of 0.3 percent and 0.2 percent in June and May, respectively.
These data are from the BLS International Price program. Import and export price data are subject to revision. Learn more in "U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes -- July 2007" (PDF) (TXT), news release USDL 07-1204.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Import prices in July 2007 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2007/aug/wk2/art01.htm (visited June 27, 2016).
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Mystery experiment goes down the drain
Taking advantage of the long Thanksgiving weekend, I decided to do some cleaning in the lab. Among the numerous dusty containers of snail shells, vials of dried up slugs waiting to be rehydrated and other odds and ends that I should I have put away a long time ago was a sealed plastic container. Upon opening it I saw a large empty vial and a microscope slide with 2 cavities each with a cap over it.
The empty vial must have held water once to prevent whatever was in the cavities of the slide from drying. The caps, now bordered with mold, must have also been placed to protect the contents of the cavities.
I removed the caps and examined the slide under the dissecting scope. The left cavity had a drop of a gelatinous substance covered with a layer of mold. I poked thru the gelatin, but there was nothing else I could see. The right cavity held a black paste-like substance also covered with mold.
There were no labels, sample numbers or dates anywhere on or in the container. That was surprising, for I am usually careful about marking specimens or containers.
I had no choice but to wash the microscope slide clean and discard everything else. This must have been an unfinished study. It will remain so.