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College Hockey:NESCAC picks: Nov. 16
Finally we have all D-III leagues playing, with the NESCAC opening up the season this weekend. There are great match-ups and rivalries from the first drop of the puck on Friday night, and some interesting nonconference match-ups heading into vacation week that will be good indicators for the presence of any gaps between teams. This league is always very competitive top to bottom, so predicting outcomes early on will be challenging with all of the many new players on every team this season.
Here are my picks for the upcoming weekend and Tuesday bonus games heading into the Thanksgiving holidays.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Amherst at Hamilton
This home-and-home series to start the season gets both teams up to the travel rigors and level of competition in the league. The post-Jonathan Larose era begins at Amherst with a couple more goals against than seen over the past couple of seasons, but the same result in collecting the "W." Amherst 4-3
Trinity at Tufts
The Jumbos enter the post-Scott Barchard era against a team that has great depth and balance offensively. That is challenge enough for any goaltender roaming the crease for Tufts. Game is still close, and an empty-netter decides the final score. Trinity 4-2
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Middlebury at Bowdoin
The Polar Bears have the offense, defense, and goaltending, while the Panthers are looking for the players that will replace a lot of scoring that graduated from last year's team. The young guys for the Panthers contribute early, but experience wins for the home team in this marquee match-up. Bowdoin 4-3
Williams at Colby
Both of these teams will be trying to find out who they are early on, as they need to replace key players and find the right combinations. Coach Blaise MacDonald may be new to the NESCAC conference, but his team will be ready to play and this time, win a one-goal game that has been such a challenge over the past two seasons. Colby 2-1
Trinity at Connecticut College
If the Bantams are going to contend for the NESCAC title, then getting points on both ends of the weekend will be a key. The Camels will provide a stiff challenge on Saturday night, with a late third-period goal being the difference for the visitors. Trinity 3-2
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Hamilton at Hobart
It's a good benchmark game for the Continentals, who travel to play the nationally-ranked Statesmen after two tough games with their travel partner Amherst over the weekend. The good news is they are already used to bus trips. Tough to play teams that already have more time to gel, and it shows here for the home team. Hobart 4-1
Massachusetts-Boston at Wesleyan
The Cardinals have solid goaltending and defense and will be figuring out the offense around the departure of last year's leading scorer, Nik Tasiopoulos. The Beacons come off a grueling weekend at home, and that's enough for the Cardinals to take advantage over the visitors. Wesleyan 3-2
The season is now officially underway, with all leagues in the fray. Hope you can handle all of the action — drop the puck!
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- 3 cups jasmine rice
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- 1⁄3 cup fresh ginger (finely chopped peeled)
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- 4 1⁄2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 inches of bottom stems trimmed and discarded, tops and remaining stems coarsely chopped)
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Music had always had a big part in my life. I've found that in the last few years I've stopped a lot of things that really made me happy and really made me, me. I've let my weight gain really hold me back form things that are enjoyable especially in the music area. I stopped being in band because I was just kind of embarrassed of myself, I mean you can't really hide behind anything on a stage. I mean it's not like we had any gigs but merely discussing the idea would send me into a panic.
Or even going to shows, I love to get up front and dance and have a good time, but in the last few years I either hang far back or just don't go to avoid being the fat girl up front blocking everyone or worse getting looks because I'm taking up to much space dancing.
I also used to do podcasts and music reviews for my friends website. I really enjoyed doing them but then my friend started posting pictures of me at different events and i just couldn't stand knowing that everyone was seeing these horrible pictures. So I got really "busy" and stopped doing them.
It's amazing to think of how much I've left go of because of how self conscious I've become. The funny thing is that all my friends think I've got such great self confidence and I'm just wondering where its hiding at, I seem to have misplaced it in the last few years.
So one of my goals is getting back to all the music and activities I love. It makes life more fun.
I've downloaded some great music apps like indie shuffle, pandora, 8 tracks, and pitch fork. In the next year I plan to get back at playing the guitar and actually learning to play that keyboard
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There's so many parts to this weightloss thing, its not just about diet and nutrition but about working through some stuff and learning to live the life you want to live. I used to think, well once I loss weight I'll do this, but I'm slowly starting to realize that just being on the right track and in the right mindset is what i need to start doing the things that I want to do.
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Keep making music! The world needs more good music out there, so get on it! And while you're at it, keep enjoying music. As you work through all the emotional parts of weight loss, what better therapy, right?
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The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin is a favorite book of ours. It's an easy read and is full of useful advice on ways to uncover more happiness in your daily life without being trite or cheesy. Not surprisingly, one way to be happy is to think about the things in your life that make you feel uplifted. The Happiness Project One Sentence Journal ($12) urges you to write one sentence of reflection every day for five years. Imagine how you'd feel after realizing that you'd gone a whole five years with something to be happy about every day!
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A Librarian, a Lord and a Knight's heroic quest to save Middle Earth from destruction!
The author, born in Rochester, NY, has lived in Central New York his entire life and attended Syracuse University for both his undergraduate and graduate (Master of Library Science) degrees. His paternal ancestors immigrated and settled in Onondaga County around 1848. His Great-grandmother Mary and her son Perl the subjects of the author's two biographical narratives, lived most of their lives in Central New York (Syracuse) where Gary lives with his partner Todd and their two Puggles and Jack Russell Terrier. Both Gary and Todd are avid cyclists. He currently works as Adult and Teen Services Librarian for the Onondaga County Public Library and previously worked in it's Local History/Genealogy Department for 10 years, during which time he started his family history research, uncovering this and other family "secrets."
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I installed this blog a couple of weeks ago and have been meaning to get it going. While I have other blogs, this one is going to be my favorite for many reasons. First, and most importantly, I will make it a part of my daily routine to post to it and respond to comments. Second, I will be myself… meaning this will be my personal blog through which I will share my knowledge and life stories. Third, this is a way to continue to "pay it forward" by helping others.
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When Landsat 1 was finally removed from service in January 1978 due to tape recorder faults, it had returned over 300,000 images. Landsat 2 was removed from service on 25 February 1982, and Landsat 3 was removed from service on 31 March 1983. Archived images from these missions were available through EOSAT.
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While the big trophy will be given away Saturday night, Heisman finalists Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Tyrann Mathieu and Trent Richardson won't be leaving New York empty-handed. Each player won at least one of the other prestigious college football awards that were announced Thursday night.
The Southeastern Conference will take home its sixth consecutive national championship next month, as Louisiana State and Alabama will play a rematch in the BCS National Championship game. Despite a last-minute push by Oklahoma State in a 44-10 drubbing of then-#10 Oklahoma, Alabama edged out the Cowboys in the final BCS standings for the #2 spot and a shot at the national title. They will take on #1 LSU, which pounded #14 Georgia, 42-10, in the SEC title game to remain undefeated.
LSU defeated Alabama 9-6 in overtime in their regular season matchup on November 5th. While surveys show most people outside of Louisiana and Alabama do not want to see a rematch in the national championship game, the poll voters and computers gave the slight edge to the Crimson Tide, giving Alabama another shot.
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#1 Oklahoma 23, #5 Florida State 13
Oklahoma's defense dominated the game, holding the Seminoles to just 27 yards rushing, forcing three turnovers and getting six sacks. Oklahoma sophomore receiver Kenny Stills had seven catches for 125 yards, including the eventual game-winner, a 37-yard jump ball reception for a touchdown with 7:00 to go in the fourth quarter.
While many of this weekend's games were just tune-ups for showdowns to come, there were several great battles to keep things exciting, including Michigan's last-second win over Notre Dame, South Carolina's shootout victory over Georgia and Auburn stuffing Mississippi State at the goal line to win their 17th straight game.
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"They have the best athletes in the Pac-10 without a doubt. I don't know that they are leading the conference necessarily in all the categories, but they have a good, solid defense, and they have a creative offense. They do a lot of things. They do a real good job with complementary plays. They'll do a run, and then all of a sudden you'll see a complimentary run, and then you'll see a play-action pass. Their defense is good enough, and it gives them a chance to win. Their offensive line is good enough to give them a chance to balance up the offense."
"We struggled covering the tight end a couple weeks here in the Pac-10, and their tight end, Mike Seidman, is very good. He's fast, smart, runs good routes, and they look for him. They throw the tight end screen to him or they send him down to go deep because he is very good there."
"Tyler Ebell is averaging just under 100 yards per game. He's not quite the same size as DeShaun Foster; he's a little smaller. They are going to run the ball and set the runs up for speed."
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Jen C. wrote, "I have been reading your blog for years and you have kept me stylish from college and beyond. Here's a challenge for you, if you accept. My husband and I are expecting our first child at the end of the year and we love modern design. Unfortunately if you mention modern and baby in the same sentence, the price doubles. Our problem now is finding a highchair we like that we can afford. The Bloom Fresco highchair is our ideal. It can change from baby to toddler seating and it is perfect for our new house. The only problem is that it is $400. With all the other baby stuff we have to buy, $400 is a bit out of our price range. I wonder if you could help us find a modern highchair that is also able to be used from baby through toddler and less than $400. Thanks so much!!! Jen"
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1 - Stokke Tripp Trapp Highchair ($265)
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just wanted to note from personal experience that although the Stokke looks really neet-o and has the added benefit of growing with your child, it is also very uncomfortable, according to various cousins, nieces and nephews of mind when I was looking into it. Dont know about the rest but make sure the tray is super easy to get on and off :P
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! you ladies of outblush (and guys if there are any there) are fantastic! we are going to have one stylish kid :)
We looked everywhere for a modern, clean high chair including many of the above. A few key things stood out. Practically, one with as few nooks and crannies as possible makes mealtime SO much easier - so while pads come in fun colours and look cute, it's just a ton more cleaning and no little spends enough time in a high chair to find it uncomfy. And size. So many of the clean, modern ones still took up as much space as the blech-y navy blue plaid monstrosities. Better, because at least they looked good but ultimately, we decided we wanted something that wouldn't dominate our space for the next two years. After looking at EVERYTHING, you know what we wound up with? The IKEA ANTILOP chair and tray for all of $25! Clean, modern, simple, small, easy to clean and nothing that would take over our space while the little person was, well, little!
Oh, yay! So glad you like them Jen!!! :) (And, yes, there is *one* guy, but other than that it's a total estrogen-fest around here!)
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In Buddhism the lotus flower is known to be associated with purity, spiritual awakening and faithfulness.
The flower is considered pure as it is able to emerge from murky waters in the morning and be perfectly clean.
Anybody who has ever observed a lotus flower or water lily emerging from a muddy pond cannot fail to see the beauty of this exquisite plant.
These images, created over a period of 10 years at numerous locations and botanical gardens throughout the United States, attempt to capture the spiritual and beauty of this mystical flowers and its close cousin, the water lily. Enjoy!
René Gallet has been actively involved in both the art and the business of photography for over 50 years. As a self-taught photographer and visual artist, Mr. Gallet has participated in and taught numerous workshops and seminars. René's fine art images have been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe in both solo and group gallery presentations. René's portfolio encompasses a wide variety of subject matter, image compositions, and photographic styles, resulting in an impressive body of work, which ranges from the traditional landscape to the strongly abstract image. His striking landscapes and intimately detailed imagery demonstrate an optimal blending of artistic vision and technical control of the demanding photographic process. Mr. Gallet's work can be found in both private and public photographic collections and many of his images have been featured in numerous artistic, trade, and commercial magazines and publications.
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The Film:
One of the difficult things about the zombie/plague/apocalypse genre is that there's very little that hasn't already been done before, so trying to find a unique take on such a premise is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. However, the filmmakers behind "Open Grave" have boldly tried to search for it by setting up an intriguing premise that has a man (Sharlto Copley) waking up in a grave filled with bodies and no memory of who he is or how he got there. After being rescued from the pit by a stranger, he finds his way to a nearby house, where he meets up with a group of people who also have no recollection of who they are. Despite first meeting at gunpoint, they eventually band together to investigate what has happened. However, as they proceed, they soon discover that something deeply disturbing has been going on in this house, and that one of them may have been behind it all.
"Open Grave" has the necessary makings of a decent horror film, particularly with its captivating setup, but it's after the first 20 minutes or so that we find the film already running out of steam as the characters stumble around aimlessly trying to find out what's going on. In essence, the writers knew how they wanted to open the film, and probably how to end it, but they had no idea what to have happen from one to the other, leading to a film that meanders for a good length of its runtime. Things do begin to pick up towards the end as the mystery deepens and things become a little clearer with every passing minute, but when we finally get to the explanation of what it's all about, we find a very weak and unsatisfying payoff for what we've had to trudge through to get there. What's more annoying is that, even though everyone in the audience has understood what really happened, they feel the need to spell it out for them just to make absolutely sure that they've completely comprehended the ending. They're fewer things more irritating about cinema than writers treating their viewers like they're idiots, something that they should have learned in writing school ages ago. The filmmakers behind "Open Grave" may have boldly attempted to tackle this oft-trodden genre, but ultimately they can't help falling into a pit as large as the one in their story.
"Open Grave" comes to Blu-ray in a 2.35:1, 1080p High Definition transfer of somewhat grungy quality. It's a decently clear picture for the most part, but it does seem a little darker than it should throughout the presentation, which actually helps a little with the atmosphere that the film is trying to create, so it becomes rather fitting. The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio is loud and clear, giving you dialogue, score, and sound effects in optimal quality. Overall, this release has been given pretty good treatment, allowing for an enjoyable experience in both departments.
Special Features:
Behind the Scenes of Open Grave: A very brief (under four minutes) and superficial featurette that features snippets of interviews with the cast and crew. It's not very informative, so it's easily skippable.
"Open Grave" starts off well enough, but soon finds itself as lost and confused as its amnesiac characters. Even if you do make it all the way to the end of the film, you're left with an ending that is ultimately a major letdown, one that was not worth the meandering trip to get there. With a proper middle act, this could have made for an engaging mystery with viewers on the edge of their seats. Instead, they're more likely to be laid back and staring at their watches as the minutes slowly tick by.
Score: 2.5/5
Available on Blu-ray and DVD starting tomorrow.
Recent Blu-ray/DVD releases: Jodorowsky's Dune, Lake Placid, Nymphomaniac, Afflicted, House of Cards: Season Two, The Lego Movie, Ernest & Celestine, 13 Sins, Joe, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Tim's Vermeer, Alan Partridge, RoboCop (2014), Alexander: The Ultimate Cut, Ravenous, Son of God, The Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection, Stalingrad, The Monuments Men, Pompeii
Now playing in theaters: How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
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Alcohol Taxes and Health:
Since 1983, the Center for Science in the Public Interest and dozens of health-conscious organizations have campaigned to raise alcohol excise taxes at the national level. Our efforts paid off in increases in liquor taxes in 1986 and 1991 and hikes in beer and wine taxes, for the first time in 40 years, in 1991.
Not surprisingly, the tax rates are still far too low. They fail adequately to discourage consumption by young people, to reduce excessive drinking, or to provide sufficient revenues to compensate societal damage that results from alcohol use or to finance educational campaigns. Obviously, we have not yet met our goals, and our national advocacy will continue.
States also feel the burden of alcohol-related costs, and the prospects for increases in state alcohol excise taxes have recently improved. As they take on new responsibilities for social service and health programs under block grants and federal transfers, states face growing budgetary pressures. Alcohol tax increases may help save vital safety-net programs.
Whether your organization works to protect state programs that serve the poor or focuses on reducing underage drinking and drunk-driving casualties, we encourage you to ignite state-wide public discussion about the relationship of alcohol tax rates and health. Educational campaigns about smoking have stimulated numerous increases in state "health" taxes on tobacco products; alcohol products, in most states, have been overlooked. Ignoring low alcohol tax rates serves only to perpetuate high levels of alcohol-related problems and deny state governments a valuable source of additional revenue.
This booklet offers basic tools to help you begin addressing alcohol excise tax issues in your state. We look forward to learning of your efforts and to working with you in the futures.


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I have a 2002 Forester, and have been taking mine to Fairmount Auto for years. John Wansick, the owner, has taken very good care of my car over for thelast 6 years, and is really reasonable. I have sent a number of friends to him and they;ve all been very happy with his service. Fairmount Auto is on Fairmount Avenue in El Cerrito, across from the El Cerrito Plaza and a block from El Cerrito BART. The phone number there is 510-524-0313. Jennifer
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John Wozniak at Fairmount Auto on Fairmount St. just north of El Cerrito Plaza. He's been caring for our cars for 5+ years and has never steered us wrong. When we wanted to buy a used car, we took it to him to look over. He was very thorough and found a minor problem that enabled us to talk the seller down $300. He told us ''99% of the used cars people bring me to look over are no good but you should buy this one, it's in great shape and a bargain.'' He was right. Two years later the car is still doing great, zero problems. I think he would tell you honestly if the car you want to buy is a lemon. The seller was also impressed with his look-over and was going to start to take her other car to him too! I can't recall the exact price for the look-over, but it was very thorough and somewhere around $100. Worth the price. Also, we've found that as regular customers, John goes above and beyond for us. Great service. anon
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Odyssey Versa White Hot #1 Putter - (Black/White/Black)
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Beatrice was born in Shortly, daughter of the late Harvey E. and Cora (Short) Elliott.
Beatrice Elizabeth (Elliott) Rementer, lifelong resident of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown. She was 93.
Beatrice was born in Shortly, daughter of the late Harvey E. and Cora (Short) Elliott.
She was an Inspector with the E.I. duPont Nylon Plant in Seaford for over 25 years, retiring in 1972.
Beatrice was a member of Wesley U.M. Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, yard work and reading. She especially loved spending time with her family. Beatrice was a loving mother and grandmother who always said "I Love You". She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Chester James Rementer and her siblings: Evelyn Guffey, Alfred Elliott, Vertie Conaway and Helen Breasure.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: David and Ruth E. Rementer; a daughter and son-in-law: Josephine and Alvin Kruger; 4 grandchildren: Dawn Elliott, Pam Parker, David Rementer, Jr., and Trudy Kruger; and 4 great grandchildren: Matthew Parker, Meghan Elliott, Kelsey Rementer and Mackenzie Rementer.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 1:00pm in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, where friends may call after 12:00pm. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
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Comments on Want to save fuel? Make it more expensive. TypePad 2010-04-16T00:09:21Z Toronto Star http://thestar.blogs.com/kenzie/ tag:typepad.com,2003:http://thestar.blogs.com/kenzie/2010/04/want-to-save-fuel-make-it-more-expensive/comments/atom.xml/ William Trent commented on 'Want to save fuel? Make it more expensive.' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348013e5bc970c 2010-04-23T12:18:14Z 2010-04-23T12:18:14Z William Trent Dear Mr. McKenzie, I am sure you are right when you suggest raising the price of fuel to curtail use....
Dear Mr. McKenzie,
 I am sure you are right when you suggest raising the price of fuel to curtail use. It seems to have some effect on the American drivers. Fewer trips. However, we are conscious of using more fuel when in the US than we do in Canada. I have discussed this with a local mechanic here in Florida and he blames the amount of corn juice in the gasoline. We usually get around 25 miles to the gallon in Canada but our milage drops to 17 miles to the gallon here in Florida. is it possible the amount of corn in the fuel has an effect on milage?
 Thank you in advance for your interest in this matter.
 Sincerely,
 Bill Trent.
 DJL commented on 'Want to save fuel? Make it more expensive.' tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ecd82858970b 2010-04-21T17:50:11Z 2010-04-21T17:50:11Z DJL The average taxes charged on fuel in the USA is roughly half of what is charged in Canada: $0.51/gal in...
The average taxes charged on fuel in the USA is roughly half of what is charged in Canada: $0.51/gal in the US, $1.19/gal in Can (in US$) based on 2009 figures. As we've all seen, any kind of significant increase in fuel costs results in an increase in just about everything else due to increased shipping costs. This means an increase in inflation. Given the current state of the US economy (which is still in serious trouble), any kind of serious increase in the price of gas would likely turn their "Great Recession" into an actual depression. And I honestly believe it will be years before the USA economy fully recovers. So unless the entire US Congress decides to commit political suicide, the chances of a significant increase in the US Federal gas tax is zero.


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I'm running Ubuntu 11.10 on my Macbook Pro (Late 2009) as the only operating system, so theres's no Mac OS X oder Bootcamp installed. It runs fine and now i'd like to create an image of the current installation.
Unfortunately my Acronis True Image cd doesn't boot on this device and my attempts to create an image with partimage or dd from a bootable ubuntu live cd to a external hd failed ("can't read from block 0"). Are there any others out there with such an installation and if yes: how did you succeed in imaging your partition/device?


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Chicago is one of those cities that evokes a mystique, but remains down-to-earth. Like Minneapolis, Chicago is a place where Midwestern values prevail even in a hip and boisterous urban landscape.
Now, visiting Chi-town in winter may not be on your to-do list -- Angelenos, while you are enjoying 75 degrees today, Chicago's just warming up to 18! -- but start planning now for spring.
Many places to stay abound, but this Examiner recommends Club Quarters on Adams, for about $140/night. If your budget is more generous, by all means consider the luxurious Waldorf Astoria on E. Walton; homey B&B lovers should book the very English Wicker Park Inn (on Wicker Park Ave.)
Top Tips from a Local:
A local offered a few helpful tips for your Chicago trip:
Gay-friendly bar: Sidetrack, in the heart of Boystown, is "known for playing showtunes at the bar," the Chicagoan says. They also allegedly sell the most vodka in the city!
Best bar for an amazing selection of beer: Hopleaf in the Andersonville section of town (5148 N. Clark St.), is always packed and attracts beer lovers from around the world.
Place for a run: The path around Lake Michigan. The local advises, too, "escaping to the Forest Preserve", which "is peaceful and conducive for long runs and bike rides." One can actually ride a bike along the forest preserve path all the way to the Botanical Gardens, then sit outside on the grass for a picnic lunch (or buy a sandwich or tuna nicoise salad from the Botanical Gardens Café). Note: if you can handle Chicago winters, the Gardens are worth a visit right now, whether that's a bird walk, scroll painting, or bonsai show. Tomorrow, the "Jewish Festival of Trees", called Tu B'Shevat, will be celebrated with free family activities.
Artsy movie theater- The Music Box. Plays lots of Indie films. It's on Southport Ave, which has several good resturants and boutiques for shopping.
Places for dogs: There are several designated dog beaches along Lake Michigan.
Neat thing to do: Hop on an inexpensive water taxi downtown and ride it to Chinatown for lunch. Then ride it back downtown. Probably about 20 minutes each way.
Must do: The Architectural Boat tour along the Chicago River is a charming cruise that boasts dozens of chances to view historical and architectural gems. Just wait till after Apr. 5, for like the rest of the city, right now the river is frozen!
What to avoid at all costs: Riding the new Divvy bikes downtown without a helmet. These are shared bikes that are similar to those in cities such as Boston, New York, DC and around Europe.
Other Tips:
- Conceive of this. If you are trying to get pregnant and need a bit of help, take a spin over to the Fertility Centers of Illinois, which has a very kind and professional staff. They house eggs, embryos, etc. and offer the finest medical team in the county, treating both infertile couples and individuals as well as offering surrogacy services for gay/lesbian couples. Partner-less ladies of childbearing age (who can afford it) may want to freeze their eggs here.
- Art lovers must check out the Art Institute of Chicago, centrally located at 111 Michigan Ave. American art featured includes more than 1,000 paintings and sculptures from the 18th century through the present day. James McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper and muralist Diego Rivera are standouts.
- Hockey fans must go to a Blackhawks game at United Center at 1901 W. Madison. Standing Room Only tickets are just $27 a pop. (For directions/parking info, click here.)
- Book in advance for spring. Waiting until the last minute means a significant price hike. For example, buying one round-trip ticket to Chicago from L.A. in mid-April will run you about $287.00 if you leave and return on a Saturday. Always try and fly Tues. or Wed. for the best savings.
So book now. Aren't you hungry for one of those killer deep-dish Chicago pizzas? Who knows, but you might just catch a glimpse of a visiting President Obama.


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Asymmetrical Cashmere Sweater
What can be better than cashmere? How about a cashmere sweater updated with a boxy, asymmetrical style that drapes and folds in all the right places and is both cozy and flattering. Pair with your skinny jeans and tall boots and you're ready for a hayride.
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In 1987, Capcom debuted the hit video game Mega Man to the United States. The game featured a motley crew of robots designed to increase productivity and decrease human involvement on construction sites and other industrial jobs. My series pays homage to Mega Man by creating blueprints inspired by the characters from the video game franchise and displaying them in the same vernacular as a common product catalog. Each character reflects the current trend in the world's economy that employees are expendable and machines are expected to be multi-functional. The inclusion of statistics and facts with each character further enhances the propaganda-filled experience with a clearly Pro-cyborg agenda.
The main goal of my series is to make people think about the current state of the economy as well as the future state of industry. If companies begin experimenting with mechanical enhancements on people, will they then own those people as an investment? Can they sell and control these mechanized people like products? At what point does an employee become a machine? Or are all my references to man-machines simply metaphors for the way we're already treated, due in large part to the current state of our economy?
This book is perfect for the most avid Mega Man fan as well as someone who has never played a video game in their life. Prior knowledge of the Mega Man video game series is not necessary, but those who grew up playing Mega Man will have a greater appreciation for the nostalgic quality of my images and the information included with each character.
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Author/artist of King Robotics - 200X Product Catalog
Logan Zawacki was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He received his BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Photography from the University of North Florida in 2003 and his MFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2012. He currently teaches at the University of North Florida as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography. Logan is a founding member of the multi-disciplinary collaborative known as All-Yen and a founder/featured artist for GAAM (Games Art and Music). The majority of his artistic work combines elements of photography, illustration, and graphic design, and his most notable artistic projects include the self-published books: The Excavation of Mushroom Island, King Robotics - 200X Product Catalog, and Me, You, and MacLehose (via MagCloud). http://loganzawacki.com http://all-yen.com http://gaamshow.com
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I am Computer science student so pardon me if I am asking this in a wrong place!
My inspiration of learning maths is mainly due to algorithms and its feels to me that without mathematics I am not justifying my computer science degree, I am trying to work on my rusty math since last two years but until now I am not much confident enough the main problem that I am facing is that I no matter whatever I do I am making silly mistakes, I will be presenting a college level maths entrance exams next year, and am preparing for this for two years; but now there is a feeling that I might lack ingenuity, which is required to be able to crack any competitive exam. So, is there any way to develop mathematical thinking? Does a mathematician usually/(at some part of their life) follow any exercise to concentrate?
I would also mention that I am almost alone in my home and I am rather compelled to learn maths all my own. But is this even possible? I have taken some correspondence classes and I am trying with all my efforts but is it really possible to learn on my own? Please help me!


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2011 Season Review
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Release Date: 07/13/2011
Eight student-athletes from the University of Oregon baseball program were selected in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft which was completed on June 8.
The eight selections were the most for the program in UO baseball history.
Five members of the Oregon pitching staff were drafted in 2011, including four in the first seven rounds, led by Tyler Anderson. The left-hander was selected as the 20th overall pick on June 6 by the Colorado Rockies.
On June 7, junior right-hander Madison Boer was selected in the second round (87 overall) by the Minnesota Twins. In addition, junior right-hander Scott McGough was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round (164 overall), while senior right-hander Kellen Moen was chosen by the Kansas City Royals in the seventh round (216 overall).
On June 8, junior right-hander Alex Keudell was selected in the 38th round (1,168 overall) by the Minnesota Twins.
On June 7, draft eligible sophomore catcher Jack Marder was selected in the 16th round (483 overall) by the Seattle Mariners, and junior second baseman Danny Pulfer was chosen in the 19th round (574 overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On June 8, three-year starting shortstop KC Serna was the final Duck to be drafted as he was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 42nd round (1,268 overall).
In addition, five members of Oregon's 2011 signing class were also selected in the 2011 MLB Draft. Shortstop Mitchell Walding (Lodi, Calif./St. Mary's of Stockton), was selected by Philadelphia in the fifth round (181 overall). Right-hander Cole Wiper (Bellevue, Wash./Newport HS) was chosen in the 14th round (439 overall) by Toronto, and outfielder Billy Flamion (Modesto, Calif./Central Catholic HS) was selected in the 25th round (760) by Houston on June 7.
On June 8, outfielder Spencer O'Neil (Kennewick, Wash./Southridge HS) was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 33rd round as the 1,019th overall pick. In addition, right-hander Jake Reed (La Mesa, Calif./Helix HS) was taken by the Chicago White Sox in the 40th round (1,221 overall).
Currently, five of Oregon eight draftees have signed professional contracts. Madison Boer is currently with the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie Appalachian League.
Scott McGough has been assigned to the Ogden Raptors of the Rookie Pioneer League along with Kellen Moen, who also plays in the RPL for the Idaho Falls Chukars.
Danny Pulfer is currently with the Yakima Bears of the Class A Short-Season Northwest League, while KC Serna is playing for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the Class A Short-Season New York-Penn League.
Tyler Anderson, Jack Marder and Alex Keudell remain unsigned along with the five members of the 2011 who were also drafted.
Tyler Anderson was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 6.
The native of Las Vegas was the 20th overall pick after spending three seasons as the University of Oregon's Friday-night starter.
The southpaw is the program's second first-round draft pick in the history of the club, and the first since Dave Roberts was taken as the No. 1 overall pick in 1972.
The Las Vegas native was also the first pitcher to be taken in the first round in the history of the Oregon baseball program.
Anderson came to Oregon after graduating Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas in 2008. After three years with the Ducks, Anderson's work ethic was a major reason he turned his 2008 50th round selection (Minnesota Twins) into a first-round pick in 2011.
Following his junior season on the mound, Anderson was named to the Louisville Slugger All-American Second Team, and was also announced as one of the 30 semifinalists for the 2011 USA Golden Spikes Award.
Anderson received Oregon's eighth All-American honor in program history, and the first since Roberts earned the recognition in 1972.
Anderson was also named to the Pac-10 All-Conference team for the second consecutive season, after completing the year with an 8-3 record, 2.17 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 107 and 2/3 innings on the mound.
The left-hander holds the Oregon all-time record with 285 career strikeouts, and holds the Oregon single-season record with 114 strikeouts (2011). On March 4, Anderson dealt a career-high 14 strikeouts in a win at Long Beach State, also claiming the single-game strikeout record.
In 15 starts during the 2011 season, Anderson recorded 12 quality outings, and also posted six starts with six double-digit strikeouts. In his career, Anderson has 11 outings with double-digit strikeouts.
In what was presumed to be his final appearance in an Oregon uniform at PK Park on May 27, Anderson pitched the Ducks to a 4-1 victory over No. 6 Oregon State in the Civil War Series opener.
The junior left-hander held the Beavers to one run in seven and 1/3 innings, scattering four hits and fanning 10. He exited the game to a standing ovation of 3,052 in the top of the eighth.
His 17 career wins at Oregon tie for third all-time, and Anderson is the first UO pitcher to record back-to-back seasons with at least 100 strikeouts (105, 2010; 114, 2011). During his career, Anderson averaged 8.77 strikeouts per nine innings.
Oregon juniors Tyler Anderson and Danny Pulfer were named to the Pac-10 All-Conference team on May 31.
In a vote by the league's coaches, Anderson was named to the all-conference team for the second consecutive year, while Pulfer received the honor for the first time in his three-year career at Oregon.
It marks the first time since Oregon baseball was reinstated for the 2009 season that the Ducks have had two players named to the all-conference team, while Pulfer is also the Ducks first all-conference position player since the program returned.
Pulfer led the Ducks batting .351 (4th Pac-10) on the season with 79 hits (T-5th Pac-10), 16 doubles (T-5th Pac-10), two triples, two home runs, a .426 on-base percentage (2nd Pac-10) and 105 total bases (T-9th Pac-10). Defensively, Pulfer also helped turn 40 double plays in 2011.
In conference games only, Oregon's leadoff batter led the league hitting .387 with 43 hits, while finishing second with a .452 on-base percentage and 57 total bases. The second baseman's .514 slugging percentage ranked fifth, while his 11 league doubles ranked third.
A native of Cypress, Calif., Pulfer set a new Oregon single-season record with 16 doubles, and also holds the program all-time record with 31. In addition, Pulfer's 13-game hitting streak from May 10-28, was a new modern era record.
Pulfer also set a new Oregon single-game record this season with a 5-for-5 effort at USC on April 16.
Senior right-hander Kellen Moen received honorable mention accolades. One of Oregon's go-to relievers out of the bullpen, Moen set a new Oregon single-season record with eight saves in 2011, ranking sixth in the Pac-10.
In 28 appearances and 41 and 1/3 innings on the hill, Moen managed a 3.05 ERA with a 1-4 record and eight saves. The native of Juneau, Alaska, struck out 43 batters and held opponents to a .185 clip.
Oregon sophomore catcher Jack Marder and redshirt sophomore pitcher Joey Housey were named to the Pac-10 Baseball All-Academic team.
To be eligible, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade-point average and be either a starter or significant contributor.
Marder, who was named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-District VIII Second Team on May 6, was named to the Pac-10 All-Academic second team with a 3.35 gpa.
The native of Calabasas, Calif., suffered a left thumb injury at Oregon State on May 3, and missed the final 17 games the season – only making pinch-running appearances. In 45 games played, Marder batted .209 with 19 RBIs, six doubles and two home runs. Despite missing nearly final the month of the season, Marder finished third in the Pac-10 after being hit by a pitch on 17 occasions.
Housey's season was also cut short by shoulder injury. The native of Hollywood, Fla., is now a two-time Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention selection. The reliever made 12 appearances and tossed 17 and 1/3 innings before an injury derailed his sophomore campaign.
He managed a 3.12 ERA with a 2-0 record and 22 strikeouts picking up victories over BYU and San Diego.
Since Oregon baseball was reinstated for the 2009 season, the Ducks have received seven Pac-10 All-Academic accolades.
Despite falling short of a postseason berth, Oregon finished the 2011 season with a 10-3-1 record in tis final 14 games.
During that final stretch, the Ducks claimed series victories over Stanford and then 6th-ranked Oregon State.
Oregon's offense finally got on track, batting .327 as seven starters hit over .300, and the Ducks outcored their opponents 92-55.
The pitching staff maintained a 3.39 ERA as the starters claimed an 8-1 record, while Scott McGough claimed two wins and a save in relief and Madison Boer totaled three stops as well.
Oregon finished the 2011 season with a 33-26-1 record and an eighth place finish in the Pac-10 with a mark of 11-16.
The Ducks clinched three conference series victories with wins over two Super Regional particpants; Stanford and Oregon State as well as regional participant, Arizona.
The Ducks ended 2011 with a 7-3 record combined against Portland and Oregon State this season.
It was the first time since baseball was reinstated that the Ducks won season series against the Pilots and the Beavers.
Both season series were claimed during the final week of the year. On May 24 in Portland, Oregon and Portland played the final contest of a five-game season series. With each team winning two games apiece, the Ducks unleashed their offense early, and with a 7-2 victory, claimed the season series over the Pilots.
Oregon scored six runs in the first two innings, and that's all the Ducks would needed with junior right-hander Scott McGough on the mound.
In a season high five and 2/3 innings on the hill, McGough earned the win and shut out Portland on three hits while dealing a career high eight strikeouts.
The Ducks and Beavers entered the final series of the season after each team picked up a win in two non-conference contests.
The Beavers entered the weekend with a No. 6 ranking and controlled their own destiny at the top of the Pac-10 standings in search of the league crown, but Oregon played spoiler, sweeping its first Pac-10 series since the program was reinstated.
The Ducks outscored the Beavers 14-2 in the series, culminating with a 6-0 shutout in the final game of the season. Oregon batted just .273 against OSU, but the pitching staff held the Beavers to a .146 clip as UO's staff finished the series with a 0.67 ERA.
Tyler Anderson and Alex Keudell produced tremendous starts, while Scott McGough and Madison Boer had solid relief outings.
At the plate, Aaron Jones drove in five runs, while KC Serna (.400, HR) and J.J. Altobelli (.500, 4 R) led the offense.
In 2011, Oregon finished with a devastating 5-12 record in one-run games. The Ducks also struggled with late-game deficits, posting an 0-14 record when trailing after six innings.
Oregon's four starters, Tyler Anderson, Madison Boer, Christian Jones and Alex Keudell finished the season with a combined 2.59 ERA as the quartet allowed a total of 108 runs in 374 and 2/3 innings on the hill.
The foursome also accumulated a record of 25-14 and totaled 332 strikeouts.
For the second consecutive season, Oregon's ERA ranked in the nation's top-25 as the 2011 mark of 2.95 was 19th in the nation.
In addition, the staff's 8.2 strikeouts per 9.0 innings and 7.74 hits allowed per 9.0 innings also each ranked 10th in the country, respectively.
Madison Boer
After being drafted by his hometown team the Minnesota Twins of the 2011 MLB Draft, Madison Boer signed his professional contract on June 19.
Boer was both a reliever and starter for the Ducks during his time at Oregon, producing the best season of his career in 2011.
Despite his 3-6 record, Boer managed a 2.27 ERA in 18 appearances, 12 starts and 99 innings of work while holding opposing batters to a .234 clip. Boer recorded a career-best 74 strikeouts in 2011, and finished with 159 during his career.
His eight career saves tie for third all-time at Oregon.
Boer began his junior campaign as Oregon's Saturday-starter in the rotation, but was moved to the bullpen for the final three weekends of the year, picking up a save in each series to finish with three for the season.
Boer finished the year with 10 quality starts, and on seven occasions went at least seven innings on the hill allowing two earned runs or less – picking up the win in only three of those outings.
During three seasons at Oregon, Boer managed a 3.68 ERA and 7-15 record in 58 career appearances (second all-time).
Alex Keudell
Alex Keudell was drafted in the 38th round by the Minnesota Twins in the 2011 MLB Draft, but remains unsigned while he spends this summer pitching in the Cape Cod League.
In three seasons with the Ducks, Keudell posts a 12-15 record with a 3.81 ERA, which has improved each season he has been in a UO uniform.
Keudell's junior campaign was his first season as a full-time starter for the Ducks, posting a 7-3 record and 2.89 ERA while striking out 71 and walking just 24 in 90 and 1/3 innings on the mound.
In the last outing of his junior season, Keudell fell just one out shy of tossing a complete game shutout as the Ducks swept their first Pac-10 series since the program was reinstated in 2009 with a 6-0 victory over then No. 6 Oregon State. Keudell held the Beavers to just two hits, and retired the final 13 batters he faced until exiting the game with two outs in the top of the ninth as senior Kellen Moen was brought out to finish off the game on senior day.
Scott McGough
Junior right-hander Scott McGough was the third Oregon Duck selected in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft when he was taken in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. McGough signed with the organization on June 18.
The 6-foot-1 righty was the 164th overall pick of the draft, and spent three years as a reliever at Oregon.
During 2011, McGough finished the year with a 3.59 ERA on the hill, a 3-6 record and five saves. He tossed 57 and 2/3 innings, and struck out 62, holding opposing batters to a .248 clip.
The native of Pittsburgh, Pa., picked up wins in relief over Portland (twice) and Stanford, while also earning saves against Saint Mary's, San Diego, San Francisco, Arizona, and Oregon State.
In three years on the mound for Oregon, McGough sported a career ERA of 3.33 in 135 and 1/3 innings tossed. His nine career saves rank second all time, while his 74 appearances on the mound are more than any other Duck in the history of the program.
During the final week of Oregon's 2011 season, McGough made two appearances and did not allow a run in 9 and 1/3 innings of action.
Kellen Moen
Oregon senior right-hander Kellen Moen was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
The 6-foot-2 righty was the 216th overall pick of the draft after spending two years at the University of Oregon.
After coming to the Ducks from El Camino College, Moen made 31 appearances on the mound – all in relief. He finished his UO career with a 1-4 record, 2.89 ERA, and 49 strikeouts in 46 and 2/3 innings pitched.
The native of Juneau, Alaska had a breakout season during his 2011 senior campaign and earned Pac-10 honorable mention accolades.
One of Oregon's go-to relievers out of the bullpen, Moen set a new Oregon single-season record with eight saves in 2011, ranking sixth in the Pac-10.
In 28 appearances and 41 and 1/3 innings on the hill, Moen managed a 3.05 ERA with a 1-4 record and struck out 43 batters while holding opponents to a .185 clip.
Jack Marder
Oregon sophomore catcher Jack Marder was selected in the 16th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Currently playing in the Cape Cod League, Marder has yet to sign a professional contract.
Marder, a draft-eligible sophomore, has spent two seasons with the Ducks batting .232 in 336 career at-bats. In his career, Marder has driven in 52 runs, and recorded 17 doubles as well as seven home runs. In addition, the native of Calabasas, Calif., has been plunked on 32 occasions.
Marder's sophomore campaign in 2011 was cut short due to an injury on May 3. He missed the final 17 games the season, only making pinch-running appearances, and in 45 games played, batted .209 with 19 RBIs, six doubles and two home runs. Despite missing nearly the final month of the season, Marder still ranked 12th in the country as he was hit by a pitch 0.38 times per game.
Danny Pulfer
Oregon three-year starter Danny Pulfer was selected in the 2011 MLB Draft when he was taken in the 19th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pulfer signed with the organization and is currently playing with the Yakima Bears.
Pulfer was named to the 2011 Pac-10 All-Conference team, becoming the first position player to earn the honor since the Oregon program was reinstated in 2009.
During his junior campaign in 2011, Pulfer led the Ducks batting .351 with 79 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, two home runs, a .426 on-base percentage and 105 total bases. Defensively, Pulfer also helped turn 40 double plays in 2011.
In conference games only, Oregon's leadoff batter led the league batting .387 with 43 hits, while finishing second with a .452 on-base percentage and 57 total bases. The second baseman's .514 slugging percentage ranked fifth, while his 11 league doubles ranked third.
The Cypress, Calif.., native set a new Oregon single-season record with 16 doubles, and also holds the program all-time record with 31.
KC Serna
Three-year starting shortstop KC Serna was selected in the 2011 MLB Draft when he was taken in the 42nd round by the Cleveland Indians. Currently playing for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the New York-Penn League, Serna was part of the Ducks' middle infield tandem with Danny Pulfer.
In three years at Oregon, Serna was named to the 2010 Norwich All-Regional Team, and was also a 2010 Pac-10 honorable mention selection following his sophomore campaign.
During his career in an UO uniform, Serna batted .276 in 161 games. His 163 career hits rank second all-time in program history while his 93 career runs scored rank seventh.
In 2011 as a junior, Serna batted a modest .232 with 34 runs scored, 22 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.
During his sophomore season, Serna led the Ducks batting .348 with 81 hits – a UO single-season record – as well as 13 doubles, 37 runs driven in, 45 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and a .476 slugging percentage.
Oregon head coach George Horton wasn't shy about letting his true freshmen play in 2011. With 12 true freshmen on the roster, on 29 occasions Horton put at least four of his rookies in the starting lineup. The fifth-ranked class in the country finished with a 16-12-1 record in those games, but picked up steam finishing 8-2-1 when starting in the last 14 games of the year.
Aaron Jones hit .270 on the season and led the Ducks with 36 RBIs as well as seven assists from the outfield. He finished his rookie campaign with a team-leading 11 multiple-RBI games as well as accounting for driving in the game-winning run on five occasions.
First baseman Ryon Healy finished the season batting .320 with 20 RBIs, 10 doubles and a team-leading four home runs. He started 22 of UO's final 23 games of the season batting .360 with a .605 slugging percentage and 12 extra-base hits.
Center fielder Brett Thomas finished the season batting .290 with 10 RBIs, 14 runs scored, five doubles and one triple.
Stefan Sabol and Kyle Garlick each suffered injuries during the season that derailed their starts in an UO uniform.
Sabol finished the year batting .254 with 15 RBIs, while Garlick batted .250 with 21 RBIs and two home runs.
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The Neuberger Museum was one of 26 winners in 12 categories, nominated and voted on by the 400 active members of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA-USA). Helaine Posner, Chief Curator of the Neuberger Museum conceived and organized the exhibition.
Other winning institutions included: UCLA's Hammer Museum of Art; The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Art Institure, Chicago; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC; and the Neue Gallery, New York.


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2014: International Drug War Round-Up
Take a look back at the ongoing international drug wars during 2014, in areas including South America, the United States, Africa and beyond.
HIGH TIMES Legislative Roundup: Aug 11
Thirty-five states have imposed legislation to legalize medicinal cannabis in some form here in the United States, according to NORML. Although some of these laws only encompass cannabidiol or CBD, making non-intoxicating cannabis oil available to chil...
HIGH TIMES Legislation Roundup: Nov 25
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Apr 1, 2009
Wong's Kitchen - Arleta, CA
So my husband went to pick up the food. He said this place was located in a kinda poor area with nothing around. When he went inside, the decor was like 1970-80's and no Asians at all.
If you are looking for good Asian food, always make sure the restaurant is packed with Asian customers!
tiny mushy white rice
eggrolls 90 cents each
Supposed to be chicken in it, but from what I see in my eyes, I couldn't tell if there was chicken meat in it at all. I also couldn't tell what kind of meat I was eating. Somehow my husband liked it, but I hated it. I couldn't eat it after two bites.
chicken chow mein $4.55 PLUS $0.50 for noodles
I never heard of a place charging extra for noodles for chow mein. Also the meat was cheap dark meats. It's got a few broccoli and carrots, bean sprouts, and cheap parts of chicken meats. Noodles had some sweet flavor. Since I only like chicken breast, I had to put most of the chicken meat in the trash.
Wong's special beef $6.15
The box is even not all the way full.
shrimp fried rice $4.25
There were shrimp, green peas, and a little bit of egg. Because we didn't like this at all, we actually added more eggs ourselves, and also made a gravy to cover the nasty taste.
It's hard to tell from the picture, but there was some gray color thing on the rice. Maybe from a dirty wok.
Overall, we were extremely disappointed by this place and we started feeling like we really can't trust other customer reviews that we read online. You just have taste yourself, that's the only way you can find out if it's good or not.
Rating (food): 1 / 5
Repeat: No
Wong's Kitchen
13209 Osborne Avenue
Arleta, CA 91331
(818) 896-2828
(818) 896-6272
Tue - Thurs & Sun:11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri & Sat:11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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....uh... your food looks nasty. i'm chinese and everything you ordered looked worse than food court style food. i've learned that if you are trying something based on reviews, take a look at their pictures first, never go based on a review without pictures. i don't think you're the exception with this restaurant, that stuff looked really bad
My husband and I have eaten there several times and have never had "mushy rice" or experienced any of the bad food your complaining about. The restaurant may not be in the best location but the food & service are both good. Just so you know this particular area is predominately hispanic, if you want an Asian packed restaurant you might want to try a restaurant on the other side of the valley.
I grew up down the street from Wongs kitchen, so I can't but feel a bit offended by the first comment (about it's location)nonetheless worth the trip to the neighborhood. Even though I now live in affluent Westlake Village California and traveled the world I still cannot replace Wongs Kitchen shrimp chop suey. My family and I have been dining at Wongs for 25 years and food is consistant and service is always exemplary. As a matter of fact the reason I stumbled onto this site is I was looking over Wongs menu online to make sure I ordered similar dishes at my local PF Changs and it's million plus decor and a bit dissapointed that it's menu is not more like Wongs.ohh and btw the bill is 100 bucks and no Asian in sight!
You are definitely entitled to your opinions but I did take issue with some of your comments. I have also grown up in the neighborhood of pacoima where Wong's is located and have eaten their my entire life and have yet to find comparable Chinese food. All that aside the restaurant is owned and family operated by an Asian family and the same people who worked their when I was a kid are still there. As their business has grown they have taken on more help and being that our area is primarily Latino it's no surprise that some of the workers would be as well. As to the clientele, well, another blogger already addressed that. I'm sorry you were not able to share the same experiences as many of us who have enjoyed their delicacies for years.


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In the recent past, Scooter Givens' service dog, Madison, has been forbidden at Scooter's school in Hillsboro, Oregon. Scooter is 10 years old, diagnosed with autism and relies on Madison to intervene in violent meltdowns. Madison does this by either sitting down and refusing to move thus taking away Scooter's momentum, placing a paw on him to calm him, or laying on him which instantly alleviates the meltdown, allowing Scooter to get back on track. The school district has been refusing Scooter Givens' service dog for two years (full story here).
More recently, in Florida, Collier County School District has been refusing 6 year old JC Bowen's service dog, Pepsi (full story here). JC has been experiencing seizures for most of his life and was diagnosed with autism at age 2. Pepsi is able to help JC by sensing a seizure onset, allowing the boy to fall on him instead of the floor and then gently laying on him until he is calm.
"He responds to seizures. He responds specifically to JC's seizures," said JC's mother Elizabeth Lasanta, who is now in a legal battle with the school district.
Tuesday, Ms. Lasanta testified that Pepsi was allowed in school to walk JC to class last year, while this year she was told the dog wasn't allowed on the property. "In a sense, what the school has said to me is, 'Well, we don't need your tool. We have our own,'" said Lasanta.
According to his mother, not only does Pepsi help with JC's epilepsy, but he also has allowed JC to gain more independence than he would without the service dog. While the judge's decision is more than two months away, Ms. Lasanta says that she will not take 'no' for an answer and will continue to fight for the help that Pepsi brings her son both in school and out.
The school district states that they have people to help with JC's needs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a service dog as an animal that is trained to assist an individual with a disability. Service dogs help with functions or tasks that the individual is unable to perform for himself. They are not only used to assist the blind, but also alert people to loud or sudden noises, help with wheelchairs, indicate and help with seizure onset, and even help with behavioral impulse controls. If a dog meets this definition, it is considered a service animal under the ADA regardless of license or certification.


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Today I was visiting Area51 and was surfing various proposals. I visited the site statistics of different full sites of SE network and could not understand why should not Movies.Se be allowed to be a full site? Then I observed a similar question has already been asked here. So I compared the stats of Skeptics.SE and Web Applications with that of movies.SE. I observed in all aspects Movies.SE is not less than them (even Better in some case). Like visits here is quite high than others proving the site is more popular and that it has a higher chance of success. The only aspect which needs some more work I found is the no of users of this site. The answer by Robert Cartaino shows we need more users for this site to make it a full site. After comparing the stats now, I feel the same. So what measures can we take to make the site more popular and keep adding new users and eventually converting them into avid users? Ideas!?
The best way, imho, is to make sure that new uers to the site feel welcomed. If you see a new question by a new user that's off-topic, don't just drive by downvote. Tell them why it was down voted, what they did wrong, and give them the resources (faq, meta) that they need in order to ask on-topic questions. For example, see my comment on opera music in american horror story.
Chat rooms
By creating chat rooms related to film industries or type of movies like Comedy, horror on http://chat.stackexchange.com for movies.
e.g I have given information about chat room Indian Movies in Indian Enthusiastic Programmers or by specifying any question?
My suggestion would be:-
1) Promoting it through Social network, i think we only have twitter page. Facebook promotion would be a good Idea.
2) Some contest would be a good idea if SE supports us because without prize its will be like the same old TOW.
3)Keeping eye on the new proposals which touches our boundaries.
I was thinking of new feature of Facebook likes to each site. This feature is not implemented yet. I have requested for the feature.
See this feature request http://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/165560/can-we-have-facebook-like-option-for-each-site
I think we should post different types of questions more (of course valid questions). I think the movie enthusiasts generally searches for the plot explanations of the movies from search engines the most. So we should post different types of questions on a movie requiring explanations of different things.
I also feel if any explanation is already there present in IMDB FAQ or Wikipedia, we should not merely copy and paste them, rather we should try to give answers on our own thought because those sites are also governed by common users. So merely compilation of their links or explanation won't work. Rather the answerers should also try to explain the occurences in their own way so that fundamental reasonings can be found here.
Blogs on movie reviews would also work great. But for that I think we need more users.
Film techniques question can be a really awesome idea to catch more attention. I mean we should post them more. Specific scens of specific movies if possible.
I have pondered this question a lot. I run a library for a living, and what most librarians will tell you in this age of information ubiquity is that survival as a library is not about selling, it's about marketing. In selling, you have a product and you go looking for an audience that will buy it. In marketing, you have an intended audience (in our case, everyone who enjoys movies and TV) and you create what they need in line with your general goals (in our case, being a movie and TV information resource). The rule in modern librarianship is that you don't say no if you can possibly say yes.
SE has established itself as a library of questions and answers, and only directly answerable, on-topic questions are allowed. This is the product we are trying to sell. It's very specific. We do not bend to the needs of the user, who might want to ask a question about music in a film (sorry, you have to go to music SE for that), might want to hear people's opinions, might be interested in the trivial, might have a question that has no definitive answer or that has more than one possible answer. We judge questions according to some ideal of what information improves the viewer's experience of the movie, instead of accepting that the user knows what information will improve his viewing experience. We don't ask the potential user what they might like from our site. We say, "This is what we do. These are the rules. If you like our rules, join in." This is a hard sell. 80% of what we do here is find answers for people in Wikipedia or imdb, which isn't challenging and is only sometimes interesting. This is the product we are selling. We may be able to advertise through FB or chat rooms or whatever, and people may check in, but the question asked here is how we get them to stay.
So how do we make new consistent followers? I think if we really want to make a vibrant site where people come to discuss what movies mean, to compare movie themes, to understand the history of a genre or a particular director's work, to really improve their movie viewing experience by understanding all the decisions a filmmaker might have made, we need to find a way to expand the SE rules to fit our particular discipline.
For example, we could:


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As the old saying goes, there are leaders and there are followers. That's not exactly true, though. People cannot be polarized so easily as being 100% one or the either. However, it is certainly true that some people identify more as leaders while others identify more as followers. But even those who are not prone to leadership may find it thrust upon them at some point. Alternatively, they may simply want to become more of a leader in their personal and/or professional lives. To that end, it is certainly possible for those of us who are not natural-born leaders to model ourselves after those who are. A recent article in Advance defines a leader as having the following characteristics:
- Technical and professional competence,
- Interpersonal skills and charisma,
- Professional reputation,
- Executive presence, and
- Persuasiveness
For those of you who may not currently identify as leaders, the article goes on to offer several suggestions for enhancing each of these attributes.
Source: Advance


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Dear Ms. Irwin,
It came as a great surprise to me when we learned that you had accepted the position as "ambassador" for SeaWorld. As I'm sure you're aware, SeaWorld takes animals from the wild, ripping them apart from their families and places them in bathtub-sized aquariums for human entertainment and profit. To hear you saying on Good Morning America "I'm proud to be carrying on in my dad's footsteps" was appalling. Supporting and teaming up with such a deplorable for-profit corporation is the last thing he would have done. The Crocodile Hunter always put the well-being of animals over profit and entertainment; something that you're not doing.
While this news is saddening, it's not us that will be suffering. It's the animals that you're profiting from. It's the animals who are ripped apart from their families in the ocean and placed in bathtub-sized enclosures. It's the animals that have everything natural deprived from them. You're directly condemning those animals to life in prison and an early death. Did you know that not a single whale at SeaWorld has ever died of old age or natural causes? Did you know that SeaWorld has been cited numerous times for violating the Federal Animal Welfare Act? I suppose it would be easy to ignore those issues when money comes first to you.
Your father was an amazing individual; an inspirational man. I often watched his television show and learned a great deal about wildlife and the respect they so deserve. If he were here today, I can only imagine the amount of disappointment he would have in you. Animals at SeaWorld are kidnapped from the wild, neglected, and deprived of everything that is natural to them - for the sole reason of profit.
We ask that you reconsider your partnership with SeaWorld. Everybody makes mistakes and those mistakes are easily forgiven if they are corrected. You have a chance to do that, sever ties with SeaWorld and continue making a difference in the world. Continue being an inspiration and continue advocating for the welfare of animals. I have confidence that you will make the right decision.
Kind Regards,
Jordan W. Turner
President, Co-Founder
Global Conservation Group


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The following story is simply fascinating. Provided this and similar structures are able to stand the test of time, it will have unbelievably deflationary consequences for home prices across the world.
I first highlighted this company, WinSun, last year in the piece: Zillow Study Shows 1 in 3 Homes are Unaffordable, Meanwhile Vacation Home Sales Soar. Here's an excerpt:
This month, architects in Amsterdam started work on the world's first completely 3D-printed house. It'll take three years and quite a bit of money to finish. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a company claims to have printed ten houses with inexpensive industrial scraps in less than a day. What's the difference?
It depends on your definition of 3D printing. Both projects are using massive 3D printers; in Shanghai, it's 490 feet long, 33 feet wide, and 20 feet deep. Rather than expensive plastic, though, the Chinese company WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co is printing with a concrete aggregate "made in part from recycled construction waste, industrial waste, and tailings," according to the Architect's Newspaper. Each of these homes costs less than $5,000.
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Saw this Video somewhere else, and thought it might be worth sharing.
Saw this Video somewhere else, and thought it might be worth sharing.
Bill that was a great video. Thank you so much for sharing. Now I have to go get a tissue though........I wish ever man and woman serving our country could have home comings like those. May God bless them all and bring them home safely.
You can only make a mistake once. After that it's a choice.
Bill, I especially liked that all reunions were surprise homecomings, filled with raw emotion ... moving, memorable.
"...just one moment, one explosion, or one bullet separates Veterans Day from Memorial Day."
~ Pete Hegseth, VetsForFreedom.org
Photo: November 11, 2009
The Promise Kept
Glad I had a tissue on my desk when I saw this.


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