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When your child doesn't sleep well at night, is constantly cranky or seems overly sleepy during the day, your child may have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. At Nemours, our sleep medicine experts are board-certified pediatricians and pulmonologists (lung doctors) with special training in evaluating the causes of, and treating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea in children.
Most children have a restless night every now and then — but when it becomes a habit and your child is not getting enough sleep or quality sleep because of sleep apnea, it could lead to other physical and mental problems. Sleep apnea in children occurs when kids stop breathing during periods of sleep.
At Nemours, our team of sleep medicine experts will take a complete medical history of your child and perform a complete physical examination.
An overnight sleep study — polysomnography — conducted at one of our Sleep Centers, will measure your child's quality, quantity, and breathing patterns during sleep to determine if your child has sleep apnea.
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- photo ID
- medical and pharmacy insurance cards
- preferred pharmacy name and phone number
- names and dosage of all medications, including over-the-counter medication, your child is currently taking
- guardianship and custody papers, if a legal guardian rather than a parent accompanies your child
Items to Bring With You and Your Child to the Sleep Center
- loose-fitting, two-piece pajamas, t-shirt and elastic waistband shorts or a diaper and t-shirt for infants
- a blanket and pillow will be provided, but you may bring your own, too
- stuffed animals
- toothbrush
- nebulizer or ventilator (if needed)
- any food items or drinks your child may need during the night – bring all equipment and supplies if tube feeding is required
- any required medications (in the original containers) your child may need to take at bedtime or during the night
Resources for Patients & Families
- Insurance We Accept: See accepted insurance, listed by location.
- Pay Your Bill: Use online bill pay or send by mail.
- Financial Assistance: Get help with your child's health care expenses.
- MyNemours: Access your child's medical record online.
Your child's pediatric sleep study will be conducted onsite at Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Orlando. Please arrive 15 minutes before your child's scheduled appointment. Security will escort you to the Sleep Center on the 3rd floor of the Clinic.
A registered sleep technologist will direct you and your child to a private room with linens in the bathroom. Typically, the sleep study is completed between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., and a report will be compiled and sent to your child's primary care provider and referring doctor.
The pediatric sleep medicine experts from the Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando — recognized as some of the nation's best board-certified pediatricians and pulmonologists (lung doctors) — work closely with highly skilled, pediatric respiratory therapists and sleep technologists to evaluate and treat sleep apnea in children at our downtown specialty clinic.
Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea in Children
Chronic sleep disorders in children and teens can lead to a host of long-term health problems such as high blood pressure, weight gain/obesity, diabetes and more. And sometimes, sleep disorders are caused by underlying behavioral or medical conditions. That's why it's important to have your child evaluated by experienced pediatric sleep specialists as soon as you see signs that your child isn't getting enough sleep.
A pediatric sleep study is an important tool that measures the quantity, quality, and breathing patterns of your child's sleep. During normal sleep, the brain remains active and goes through several stages which can affect sleep.
The sleep study will help determine if your child:
- has a breathing or movement disorder
- problems falling or staying asleep
- is experiencing a behavioral sleep disorder such as:
- poor school performance
- mood disorders
- attention deficit
- daytime drowsiness
Rest assured, the sleep study is not scary or painful in any way. And, we'll make your child as comfortable as possible: you'll have a private room with a TV, linens and pillows.
Although your child should sleep alone in the sleep study bed, you can be right there at the bedside the whole time. You can sleep in the same room on a couch that converts into a bed.
The sleep study begins with a registered sleep technologist attaching painless, sticky sensors to your child's head, nose, mouth, chest, abdomen, index finger, and legs. When the sensors are removed, the sticky glue comes off easily in the bath. These sensors allow us to record your child's breathing and sleep patterns. Once your child is connected to all the monitors and the study is being recorded, the lights will be turned off.
The pediatric sleep study will last the entire night while we record your child's breathing and sleeping for up to eight hours.
It's a good idea to talk to your child a few days before the pediatric sleep study appointment. It may help to know that during the sleep study, you will be in the same room and your child can:
- call you or the sleep technician to go to the bathroom during the night if needed
- turn on the side to get comfortable
- call the sleep technician if the wires get tangled or start pulling
- the sticky glue comes off easily in a bath or shower
Be positive and reassuring. During the sleep study, encourage your child to relax and go to sleep. You may read a bedtime story to help calm your child.
- Wash your child's hair before the sleep study and do not use gels, mousse, sprays or lotions, as they may interfere with the testing.
- Make sure to feed your child dinner before arriving at the Sleep Center.
- Check with the nurse practitioner before you give your child any over-the-counter cold or medications the day of the study.
- Do not allow your child to drink caffeinated beverages or eat chocolate after noon on the day of the study.
- Call to reschedule if your child develops fever, cough, runny nose, or any other health issue the day of or the day before the sleep study.


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ive at the Library presents Kirsti Gholson & Tom Mank, and the Catskill Mountain Renaissance Consort. The Catskill Mountain Renaissance Consort, a local ensemble, primarily perform early music but often have some surprises. Members are: Gregory Dinger on guitar, Mary Leonard on recorders, Karen Levine on percussion, and Karen Sahulka on viola da gamba. Tom Mank, an independent singer-songwriter, has played in folk, blues, and bluegrass bands. His eloquent writing of instrumentals is contrasted well with his poetic lyrics. His latest CD, "Paper Kisses" has received rave reviews. Kirsti Gholson is a singer-songwriter and animal rights activist. She sings harmony with Tom and others, is a member of Prana and writes her own dreamy, poetic, pop songs. Her recent album, "the summer I stopped whining" was called "the best regional recording of the year...a thoughtful, quiet masterpiece" by David Malachowski of the Daily Freeman. Admission is free.

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Mike Gordon,
Sunday, 12/28/2008
The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
Set 1: Morphing Again, Rhymes, Only a Dream > Living for the City[1], Voices, Cruel World, Ain't Love Funny > Kryermaten > Ain't Love Funny, Radar Blip, Things That Make You Go Hmmm... -> Jaded > Traveled Too Far
Encore: Sound > Takin' It to the Streets
[1] Mike Gordon debut.
Notes: Bow Thayer & Perfect Trainwreck opened. Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City" (from Innervisions) was a Mike Gordon debut. "Fanfare for the Common Man" was teased near the end of "Takin' It to the Streets."
Musicians: Mike Gordon, Scott Murawski, Craig Myers, Tom Cleary, Todd Isler


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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - As far as debuts go, that was pretty darn good, Brent Tollar.-
The first-year Steamboat Springs High School hockey coach preached and talked about a relentless movement of the puck, cycling it as one unit and winning battles prior to Wednesday's game against Battle Mountain.-
If you have your checkmarks at home, Steamboat accomplished all of that in a tidy 8-2 win.-
"Yeah there were some nerves," Tollar said of his debut. "You know, first game, new coach, new kids. But we got a lot of movement. They really bought in that we all move together. We all move the puck."-
It turned out to be a surgeon's clinic in the neutral zone. Steamboat put up a second residence between the blue lines, trapping the puck and limiting anything Battle Mountain could do.-
When the Sailors did get it in the offensive zone, they seemed to win every puck. Of the team's eight goals, five came from right in front of the net.-
"They scored around the net. We've got to be better there," Huskies coach Gary Defina said. "The game is won and lost at the net and that's where we lost it."-
Defensemen Ryan Walker and Christian Ramirez got the scoring going in the first period on a pair of near identical shots. Each rifled shots from just inside the blue line to give Steamboat a 2-0 lead.-
The biggest play, however, came late in the first period when Sailors goaltender Trent Trask - unchallenged to that point - stopped a Battle Mountain breakaway in the waining seconds to keep it at 2-0.-
"Talk about setting the pace," Tollar said. "That's a huge save. We came out reinvigorated."-
Steamboat all but decided the game 59 seconds into the second period. Jarret Walt pounded one home in front of the net and Ben Wharton followed on a rebound to double the Sailors lead one shift into the second period.-
"That crushed us," Defina said.-
Wharton would add two more goals for a hat trick and Michael Samuelson and Ramirez added third period goals for the final result.-
The Huskies got tallies from Hunter Henderson and a short handed goal from Bjorn Bredeson.-
"We just put constant pressure on," Wharton said. "We controlled the game and played really well."-
While it's just the first game, in a rivalry lush with chippy play, Steamboat deployed its new attack.-
And if it's any indication, the Sailors could be a tough out for anyone.-
"I don't think any team will think we won't come out and play hard," said Tollar, whose team outshot the Huskies 49-20. "I want the rest of the state to look at us as a blue collar team."-


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Now that NBC is reportedly planning Jimmy Fallon's succession to the Tonight Show throne, the question is who will replace Fallon at 12:35/11:35c?
According to The New York Post, the answer is Howard Stern. The newspaper says that NBC is "grooming" the shock jock and America's Got Talent judge to take over Late Night.
Do these TV shows need to die?
Throughout his prolific career on the radio, Stern has tried several times - some more successfully than others - to transition to the small screen. The Howard Stern Show aired from 1990-1992 in New York and, beginning in 1994, E! ran a half-hour version of his radio show for 11 years. During this time, The Howard Stern Radio Show also briefly aired on Saturdays on CBS in 1998, but his material proved too risqué.
Is NBC planning Jay Leno's retirement?
Stern, 59, joined America's Got Talent last summer and will return this season.
Do you think Stern would be a good replacement for Fallon? Who do you want to see take over Fallon's show when, or if, he replaces Jay Leno?
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This sexual maneuver is performed by a menagé trois with two females and one male. The male participant lies on his back, while female one rides cowgirl and female two rides his face. They then high-five victoriously, forming a pyramid.
Sarah and Ashley laughed among themselves after seeing the guy they had built a pyramid with the weekend prior.
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Big ass thing egyptians as well as peoples in ancient cultures around the world used as tombs and temples.
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To put one's fingertips together, palms slightly spread, and forcefully thrust one's hands up and into the anus of an unsuspecting fool, with vigor, while yelling "BAM"!
After pyramiding him, Fez was owned by Ray and his incredible upper body strength, despite having both of his ACL's intact.
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Pyramid Rock Festival. A New Year's music festival held on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. 2 days of fun, frivolity and getting fucked up, with the help of bands, booze and beaches.
Dude, are you coming to Pyramid this year? Last year was awesome! I passed out after 4 hours and missed the entire first night of bands. It was still worth the $, though.
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Pyramid. adj. cool/sweet. Often accompanied with the hand gesture of the same meaning, which is done by making a triangle out of your thumbs and index fingers
Last night was so Pyramid man
AnthonyMF21 tarafından 3 Ekim 2010, Pazar
When texting and your texts make a pyramid.
How are you
How are you
Logan123467998532 tarafından 13 Ekim 2013, Pazar
The egyptian version of the eiffel tower.
Where you have 2 guys fucking one girl, one from behind and the other getting head, the two guys then high five to form a makeshift pyramid. you also have to have one person to take a picture as proof, or it didn't happen.
Where you have 2 guys fucking one girl, one from behind and the other getting head, the two guys then high five to form a makeshift pyramid. you also have to have one person to take a picture as proof, or it didn't happen.
Saf: Let's Pyramid that ho!
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Dennis: ooohkay.
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As the Bay Area commute grinds to a halt due to the BART strike, Bay Area News Group reporters Josh Richman and Thomas Peele made a bet: Who could get from the Fremont BART station to Market and Montgomery streets in San Francisco faster, if Tom went by foot, train and ferry while Josh went by car? Either way, it's not going to be pretty. Watch the race unfold in real time starting at 6:30 a.m. Monday: monitor the wayward reporters' Twitter feeds (@Josh_Richman and @Thomas_Peele) rich with photos and video -- and be sure to watch for their story at the end of the day!
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CORPUS CHRISTI – During the month of April, Islanders fans will have the opportunity to capitalize on numerous benefits and incentives when making a $30 deposit for their 2015-16 basketball season tickets.
By making a $30 season ticket deposit during the 30 days of April, all Islander fans will receive:
• An Islanders Basketball t-shirt (1 shirt per season ticket)
• Entry to win an autographed basketball by the Islanders men's and women's teams
• Entry to win a framed Islanders Basketball jersey
In addition, NEW patrons who place a season ticket deposit during April will also receive:
• A $30 gift certificate to the IslandersGameDayGear.com online store (1 certificate per account)
• An Izzy bobblehead doll (1 bobblehead per season ticket)
• Entry to win two (2) tickets to the 2015-16 Islanders Monthly Luncheon Series
Furthermore, all patrons who commit to basketball season tickets during the month of April will be entered for a weekly grand prize drawing. Prize winners will be selected on the following dates, so patrons are encouraged to make the $30 season ticket deposit early to ensure eligibility for each prize drawing.
• April 10 Reserved basketball season parking pass at the American Bank Center
• April 17 One (1) Izzy mascot visit at location of choice in the Corpus Christi area
• April 24 Lunch for two (2) with the AD and Head Basketball Coaches
• April 30 Two (2) all-session passes to the 2016 SLC Basketball Tournament
Other general benefits included with every 2015-16 basketball season ticket package:
• Exclusive season ticket holder gift
• Free gift from the IslandersGameDayGear.com online store
• Season ticket holder coupon book
Fans only need to contribute a non-refundable $30 deposit (per ticket) toward season tickets, and will be invoiced at a later date for the remaining account balance.
Season tickets are priced from $100 to $400 depending on location and package selected. Islanders Young Alumni (classes of 2011-2015) can purchase season tickets at a discounted rate. For new season ticket holders, exact seat locations will be determined at a later date.
Interested parties should contact the Islanders Box Office at 361-825-2255, email firstname.lastname@example.com or click on the special online ticketing page here.


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The Law School is focused on meeting the financial needs of our students. Students entering the Law School could have a combination of scholarships and grants to help meet the cost of attendance. Our generous residency policy allows students who complete statutory requirements, to become Connecticut residents after one year of study. This change reduces the tuition for out-of-state students by half. These factors contribute greatly to our low law school debt load.
The Admissions Office awards all merit based scholarships to the incoming class. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, dedication to public interest, practice area or undergraduate institution. With one exception, there is no application process for the merit based awards. All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships.
The Financial Aid Office awards need based aid including UConn Law School Grant and Federal Work Study funds, to eligible students. In addition, the Office ensures that all students are able to finance their law school education up to the cost of attendance. Each financial aid award could include scholarships, grants, loans, federal work-study and/or alternate loans.
The Law School recognizes that financing a legal education is of great concern to our students. UConn Law is affordable and there are a variety of scholarships which may help you reduce your overall debt.
All applicants admitted to the Law School are considered for merit-based scholarships. One exception is the Public Interest Law Scholarship which does require a separate application.
The Law School offers have a combination of awards ranging from non-renewable awards from specific donors to renewable merit scholarships. Scholarships vary in size and terms.
Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded annually to incoming first-year students who have shown exceptional promise. Merit Scholarships are partial tuition scholarships and are renewable. All admitted applicants are considered for Merit Scholarships.
Law School Foundation Scholarships
The University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. was established in 1974 to raise funds from the private sector to promote the educational and research objectives of the University of Connecticut School of Law. The Law School Foundation solicits, receives, invests, and administers gifts and financial resources from private sources for the benefit of the Law School.
There is no separate application required for Law School Foundation Scholarships; however, if you believe you meet the criteria for a Scholarship, the committee will accept a statement regarding your qualifications.
In addition to merit scholarships, the Law School also awards need-based scholarships and grants. Grants are awarded by the Student Finance Office. If you are applying for a grant, you must meet all financial aid deadlines, regardless of whether or not an admissions decision has been rendered. Application for a grant must be renewed every academic year.
UConn Law School Grants are awarded based on financial need. Day and evening students must be registered for at least 9 credits to be considered for a grant. Day students are awarded as full-time (12 or more credits) students. If a day student is registered for less than 12 and at least nine credits, the grant will be adjusted. To maintain eligibility, students must reapply every year. The amount awarded depends on the availability of funds and demonstrated financial need (total cost of education minus expected family contribution). All grants are awarded based on the information reported on the FAFSA. Any changes to this information or changes in enrollment must be reported to the Student Finance Office.
Most of our students obtain at least one loan. The most utilized loan program is the Federal Stafford Direct Loan Program. This program offers unsubsidized loans up to $20,500 per year. Some of our students will also take on private or Grad Plus loans in order to meet their Cost of Attendance. Though your loan package may contain some or all loans, you are in no way obligated to take the full amount of loans. We encourage students to take a realistic approach to their finances and make the best decision for them personally.
- Unsubsidized Stafford loans are not need-based, meaning they're available to all eligible students regardless of how much financial help they need. Students are responsible for the interest on unsubsidized loans.
- The annual maximum amount of the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is $20,500.
- Federal non-need based program
- Fixed 5.84% interest rate for loans disbursed between 7/1/15 and 6/30/16.
- Students must be registered at least half-time (6 credits)
- Repayment begins six months after a student's enrollment drops below half-time status or the student graduates
- FAFSA is required
- First time borrowers at the School of Law must complete an Entrance Counseling Interview and a Master Promissory Note.
- FEES: There are fees associated with borrowing a Federal Direct Stafford Loan. Beginning with the 2015-2016 award year, the U.S. Department of Education will be charging a 1.073% fee. This fee is deducted from the loan by the Department of Education before the proceeds are credited to your student account.
- The aggregate amount that a graduate/professional student may borrow is $65,500 in Subsidized Stafford loans. The total subsidized and unsubsidized that a student may borrow is $138,500. Both of these figures include ALL federal student loans borrowed, including loans obtained as an undergraduate.
Students may choose between the Federal Direct GRAD PLUS program and private educational loans. When choosing a loan program and a lender, it is important to consider the rate of interest, the flexibility of repayment plans, and the repayment incentives that are offered by the lender. Students considering public service careers should learn more about the Income Based Repayment Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Federal non-need based program
- Fixed 6.84% interest rate for loans disbursed between 7/1/15 and 6/30/16.
- Credit check conducted to establish eligibility even when additional loans are requested. In order to qualify without an endorser, a student must have no adverse credit as defined in federal regulations: 90 days or more delinquent on any debt, or having a credit report that shows default, discharge, foreclosure, repossession, tax lien, wage garnishment, or write-off of a Title IV debt (including Stafford Loans), during the five years preceding the date of the credit report.
- Payment may be deferred while in school, FAFSA is required
- Students may apply for a forbearance when loan goes into repayment
- FEES: There are fees associated with borrowing a Federal Direct Grad Plus Loan. The U.S. Department of Education charges a 4.292% fee. This fee is deducted from the loan by the Department of Education before the proceeds are credited to your student account.
- Non-federal private loan options
- Variable interest rates; most have no cap
- Repayment options vary by lender.
- Total of all grants, Stafford Loans, GRAD Plus loans and Private loans CANNOT exceed a student's cost of attendance
- A list of participating lenders is available on the UConn website.
- FAFSA is NOT required.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides funds for part-time employment for students needing extra assistance financing law school. Most work-study students at UConn Law work in the Thomas J. Meskill Law Library; others work in administrative offices around campus.


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IHCDA works with homeless and emergency shelters around the state to help our most vulnerable neighbors. To find a shelter in your area, click here for the List of Indiana Shelters.
If there are no shelters in your county, please contact your local township trustee. To locate your local township trustee Click Here
Rapid Re-housing is defined as providing services and rental assistance to assist a homeless individual or family to move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing. This program provides funding for the rapid re-housing of households at or below the 30% of Area Median Income for which no appropriate housing options are identified and that lack sufficient resources and support networks to immediately obtain housing.
Private nonprofit organizations and units of general purpose local government in the State of Indiana will administer the ESG Rapid Re-housing program in coordination with their regional Planning Councils on the Homeless. Recipients must meet the Housing and Urban Development Definition of Homeless.
To apply, contact your local agency:
|Area Served
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|Aurora, Inc.
|Aspire Indiana, Inc.
|Madison, Hamilton, Boone, Hancock
|765-608-5512 or 317-587-0542
|Human Services, Inc.
|Jackson, Jennings
|Shelby, Johnson
|Bartholomew, Decatur
|Allen, Elkhart, Kosciusko
|Continuum of Care of Northwest Indiana
|Gary, IN
|Lafayette Transitional Housing
|Lafayette, IN
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|Shalom Community Center
|Monroe, Morgan, Lawrence, Greene, Martin, Owen
* If your county is not listed, they have not applied for the Rapid Re-Housing Grant. Please contact your local shelters for potential assistance transitioning out of homelessness.


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Hey, kids. Learn about theater
Published: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:02 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:02 a.m.
Children 7-18 can learn about theater production during a workshop next month at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport.
The workshop is titled "My So-Called Life" and will be held April 7-23, with performances April 24 and April 25 at the playhouse, 101 Main St.
Students will learn the techniques of creating and telling autobiographical stories through script-writing, stage direction, working within an ensemble and engaging with their community and culture.
Tuition is $119, and need-based scholarships are available. For applications or information, visit bayouplayhouse.com or call 1-888-992-2968, ext. 2. Applications are due April 1.
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What's So Great About Cloud Social?
By Mike Stiles on Oct 11, 2013
Well, it's not like your company owns Facebook or Twitter, so the notion you can control and execute social "on-site" was always a non-starter. What you can do is embrace and throw your C-suite weight behind Cloud Social…integrating social relationship management, social data, and social collaboration with other enterprise applications in the Cloud for real-time, actionable insight.
To do this effectively enough to revolutionize your customer experience and make them forever, undyingly loyal to your brand, there must be an overall adoption of Cloud computing and social's place in it. That's happening. But is it happening in your organization?
Respondents to a TechInsights Report indicated the cloud is maturing in the enterprise, with IT decision makers achieving better results, faster deployments and lower costs than expected. That was true across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). Given that, it's no surprise we see increases in Cloud spending. Those using Cloud for 4+ years are nearly 6x more likely to report increasing cloud spending by over 30% this year. Cloud spending even amongst small to midsized businesses is projected to rise to $95 billion by 2015.
If you're reaction to that is, "Goodie for them," it might be time to run down the primary advantages of shifting to the Cloud.
- Cost Savings: more power, speed and storage than you might otherwise be able to afford.
- Ability to Innovate: cited as the top benefit by US respondents. It's amazing what you can do when time and money are freed up.
- Security: often cited as a concern, it's actually a plus as cloud providers are often better equipped to guard data. Is your current on-site security flawless?
- Disaster Avoidance: data is automatically backed-up daily and can be restored seamlessly.
- Smarter Resourcing: stats show up to 80% of IT budget are bogged down in routine maintenance. Is that really where you want your money and the time of your CIO/CTO to go?
- Options Aplenty: go with a private cloud, public cloud or hybrid depending on your needs and comfort level. The Cloud can scale as you grow.
- Headache Reduction: fewer worries about updates, maintenance, support, and deployment.
- Mobility: stakeholders can get what they need from the cloud any time, from anywhere, on any device, making collaboration downright modern.
- Green: Using Cloud for storage uses at least 30% less energy than on-site servers.
Arguments against enjoying these kinds of enterprise efficiencies are getting harder to find. And where social is specifically concerned, the socially enabled enterprise is hardly possible without it. That's a lot of incredibly valuable, freely offered customer data to be left chugging along in the slow, expensive lane.
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Food and Dining Briefs for Oct. 29
P.F. Chang's opens in Carlsbad: P.F. Chang's China Bistro opened its doors Tuesday in Carlsbad. The 188-seat restaurant at 5621 Paseo del Norte specializes in contemporary Chinese-inspired cuisine in an upscale, bistro-style atmosphere. The restaurants are known for their wall-sized murals of ancient China and the huge stone-like draft horses that flank the front doors. Entrees range from $7.50 to $22. A "Chang's For Two" special offers a four-course meal for two for $39.95, and there is a children's menu. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Call 760-795-0595.
BJ's Brewhouse opens in Carlsbad: This week, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse opened a new location 5621 Paseo del Norte in Carlsbad, across the street from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. The restaurant features weekend brunch, curbside service, a full bar, happy hour online ordering and a menu with lots of variety (pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta, potatoes and more). "BJ's Favorites" items include Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Southwestern Pizza, Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and BJ's Famous Pizookie. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday; go to www.bjsbrewhouse.com or call 760-579-4440.
"Top Chef" opening new restaurant: Brian Malarkey, the popular finalist on Bravo Television's "Top Chef" series who took a leave of absence this summer from Oceanaire Restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter, confirmed on his Twitter account Friday that he will be opening his own restaurant next spring with partner James Brennan, who owns San Diego's Stingaree nightclub. The as-yet unnamed restaurant, which will specialize in what Malarkey calls contemporary American comfort food, will be located in the space now occupied by Z Gallerie at Fifth and Market streets in the Gaslamp Quarter. Z Gallerie's lease runs out this winter, and Malarkey said in a published report that he hopes to have his new restaurant open by next summer.
Suite & Tender fall menu: Suite & Tender Bar, Lounge & Restaurant inside the Se San Diego Hotel downtown has introduced a fall menu from new Executive Chef Anthony Calamari and Concept Chef Christopher Lee that features seasonal items like Inverted French Onion Soup With Cognac, Thyme, Gruyere and Croutons ($8), Lamb Chop With Fall Succotash, Sweet Potato Puree, Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomato Jus ($38) and Roast Pork Loin With Apple, Pork Rinds, Fennel and Apple Cider ($25). There will also be a limited-time $40 beer pairing menu featuring beers from Escondido-based Stone Brewery. From 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Stone Vice President Arlan Arnsten will lead guests through the menu in a four-course beer and food tasting for $50. Call 619-515-3003.
Give and receive: Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe is offering a 10 percent discount to customers who bring a donation of canned or boxed food by Nov. 25. Go to lakewohlfordcafe.com or call 760-749-6585.
Cookie exchange: Through Nov. 15, Hershey's Kisses asks cookie queens and entertainers to apply for a sponsored cookie exchange. Hershey's Kisses will sponsor 1,000 exchanges; go to www.kissescookies.com to apply.
Savory adds menu items: Savory Casual Fare in Encinitas has added two new items to its menu: Home Style and Chef's Value. The Home Style section of the dinner menu includes comfort foods like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, Pork-n-Beans and Duck Leg Confit. The Chef's Value is a $40 three-course meal with choice of appetizer, entree and dessert from the dinner menu ($59 with wine pairing). Savory is at 267 El Camino Real; go to www.savorycasualfare.com or call 760-634-5556.
Sunrise Cafe debuts fall menu: The Vista cafe has introduced several hot plate specials priced from $7.99 to $8.49 for the fall and winter months. Specials, which come with dinner salad, mashed potatoes and roll, include Roasted Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy, Open-faced Roast Beef Sandwich with Brown Gravy, Roadhouse Meatloaf with Brown Mushroom Gravy and Old-Fashioned Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy. Also new is the Chili-Size with 1/2-pound patty with Cheddar Cheese, Onion and French Fries. Sunrise Cafe is at 1250 S. Santa Fe Ave. Call 760-631-2912 or sunrisecafevista.com.
Prime rib Sundays: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido is now offering a Prime Rib Dinner, with potatoes and fresh vegetables, for $24.50 per person from 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Tango is at 417 W. Grand Ave. Call 760-747-5000 or go to tangoongrand.com.
Coffee Bean blend benefits: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is hoping to raise $10,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation through sales of a "Marathon Blend" of coffee and T-shirt sales on its Web site, coffeebean.com/nycmarathon. A team is running the New York City Marathon under the name "Team Fox."
W is for Wine: The W Hotel in San Diego is now offering "Thunder List Thursday," a pairing of specially selected wines and a three-course, $30 menu. Wine expert Gary Vaynerchuk, who uses the Internet to promote his video blog about wine, hand-picked a wine list for the hotel's RICE restaurant. On Thursdays beginning Oct. 8, diners can pick from a "red" or white" menu and buy the specially priced bottles to pair with the $30 menu. Go to thewsandiegohotel.com/rice.
Aqua Terra happy hour: The popular restaurant inside the Pala Mesa Resort is now offering happy hour from 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays, 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays and 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Discounts on appetizers, sandwiches, sushi and beer are included, as well as 50 percent off all sushi rolls and nightly drink specials. Also, Aqua Terra Bar now has a "Play the 19th Hole" special from noon to close that offers golfers who bring in their scorecards a first beer for the price of their scorecard. Also, guests wearing football jerseys receive $1 off their first beer. Go to palamesa.com.
Golden Door cookbook: The Escondido destination spa has released another cookbook, "Golden Door Cooks at Home," featuring favorite recipes from Golden Door Executive Chef Dean Rucker. The hardcover book sells for $40 and has recipes such as Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Caramelized Cauliflower; Teriyaki Black Cod With Sticky Rice Cakes And Seared Baby Bok Choy; Adobo-Marinated Grass-Fed Flank Steak; Soft Rosemary-Lemon Polenta With Sweet Corn, Oyster Mushrooms And Rainbow Chard; and Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake With Orange Sauce. Go to goldendoor.com.
Pinnacle Restaurant rolls out fall/winter menu: Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery in Temecula has revamped its menu for the fall/winter season while keeping customer favorites, such as Lobster Mac & Cheese and Black Angus Cheeseburger, on the menu. New items include the Ahi Crunchy Salad (thinly sliced blackened ahi on baby greens with soy onion dressing, pickled ginger, crunchy wontons, black sesame seeds and Mandarin oranges), Portobello "Monte Cristo," Chipotle Lime Pasta (blackened chicken breast in a chipotle-lime cream sauce), Pan-Seared Salmon (in a lobster-shrimp cream sauce) and more. Pinnacle also offers half-price wine bottles Monday through Friday. Go to falknerwinery.com.
Lobster at George's: George's California Modern offers a Lobster Tasting Menu to celebrate the start of the local spiny lobster season. Executive Chef Trey Foshee's five-course menu is $90, or $125 with wine pairings. Dinner includes poached lobster salad with Thai dressing and wasabi tobiko; Chino Farms corn soup with a spicy tomato-braised lobster; butter-poached lobster with butternut squash, apples, spinach, uni and truffle; "Surf and Turf" of spiny lobster and grilled hanger steak, smoked garlic, spinach, potato puree and red wine lobster sauce; and a choice of dessert creations by Pastry Chef Trang Huyhn. Go to georgesatthecove.com/california-modern or call 858-454-4244.
Harrah's Rincon food specials: Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort in Valley Center has some food deals for the fall. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in November, the International Buffet will hold a New Orleans Jazz Buffet featuring New Orleans favorites like Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Remoulade, Chicken Creole, Dirty Rice, $1 glasses of champagne and more. At the Sports Pit, happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday includes half-off draft beer and well drinks, and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays have a half-off pregame menu (with items like Lightning Wings, Green Bay Nachos and Texas Toothpicks). Also, the International Buffet and Fiore Steak & Seafood will have Thanksgiving menus. Go to harrahsrincon.com.
BICE opens: BICE, which offers guests a mix of traditional and contemporary trends in Italian cuisine, opened Wednesday in the Gaslamp Quarter on the corner of Island and Fourth Avenue. BICE features homemade pastas and offers dishes like Pappardelle al Telefono, Ossobuco, whole Mediterranean sea bass roasted with garlic and rosemary on a bed of potatoes and more. BICE has a Cheese Bar and a private dining room. Appetizers are $9 to $12; pastas are $10 to $16; entrees are $16 to $28; and a chef's prix-fixe dinner with wine pairing is $40. Go to www.bicesandiego.com or call 619-239-2423.
Murrieta author honored: Murrieta cookbook author Linda J. Amendt won two awards in the National Best Books 2009 Awards. Her book "400 Sensational Cookies" won in the Baking/Bread category, and "175 Best Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & Other Soft Spreads" won in the Canning & Preserving category. Go to www.lindajamendt.com.
Debbie's 12 years: Debbie's Restaurant and Pie Shoppe in San Marcos recently celebrated its 12th anniversary. The restaurant is at 740 Nordhal Road, No. 114; call 760-741-5680.
Pie donation: Market St. Cafe Bistro & French Bakery is donating one pie for each five it sells to Oceanside's Life Christian Church, which is attempting to provide 500 dinners for Thanksgiving. The cafe is at 1080 San Marcos Blvd., Suite 104; go to www.marketstcafe.com or call 760-471-7646.
Pechanga restaurant hours change: The restaurants at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula have new hours. Blazing Noodles is open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday, with Dim Sum Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Paisano's is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday); Seafood Grotto is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (closed Monday and Tuesday); and Great Oak Steakhouse is open from 5 to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Go to www.pechanga.com/dining.aspx.
Easy entertaining: San Diego Authentic Flavors makes Thanksgiving meals easy by making them for you. With a minimum 72-hour notice by Nov. 20, the meals can be made for $199 for eight to 10 people and $299 for 12 to 15 people, all packed in reheatable disposable aluminum pans with final instructions. Turkey only is $75 for eight to 10 people and $125 for 12 to 15 people; dishes without the turkey are $200 for up to 15 guests. Dishes include fresh free-range turkey, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes with sauteed onion and fresh parsley, pumpkin pie and more. Go to www.sdauthenticflavors.com or call 858-404-0606.
Todd Pyke performs: Sage Grill in Encinitas is hosting local guitarist and vocalist Todd Pyke every Sunday in November. Pyke will perform romantic and jazz guitar and vocal selections from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., during brunch. Go to www.toddpyke.net or www.sagegrill.com.
Dining events
Halloween at T.G.I. Friday's: T.G.I. Friday's restaurants will host "America's Largest Halloween Party" from 9 p.m. to close Thursday with penny appetizers with beverage purchases in the bar for costumed guests. Friday's will also roll out its new line of signature drinks, including a Pumpkin Pie Martini. Go to fridays.com for participating locations.
Thornton Winery Halloween Costume Dinner Dance: The Temecula winery will host a Halloween party with three-course dinner (with wine pairings) and champagne reception, with live music by Faultline at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $85. Call 951-699-0099.
RB Inn Halloween: The Rancho Bernardo Inn will host family-friendly "Halloween at the Inn" at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr. There will be a Not-Too-Scary Haunted House, family dinner buffet, a costume contest and more. Haunted house tickets are $9; buffet tickets are $99 for a family of four and $39 per additional adult or $10 per additional child. Go to www.ranchonernardoinn.com or call 858-675-8555.
Encinitas picnic: The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will hold a free pioneer picnic and membership museum at 1 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available, and longtime San Dieguito residents will tell stories, and there will be pioneer activities including butter making, a water pump, old-time crafts and more. Call 760-632-9711.
Celebrate the Craft at Torrey Pines: Artisans and gourmet chefs will return to The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Saturday and Sunday for "Celebrate the Craft," a showcase for regionally grown ingredients, cooking and winemaking. Food and wine will be paired with The Torrey Pines Plein Air Invitational. Featured events include a reception and art auction on Saturday (dinner is $125) and a picnic on the Arroyo Terrace on Sunday with food stations ($65). Call 858-453-4420 or go to lodgetorreypines.com.
Monster Mash: Oceanside Museum of Art will hold "Monster Mash" at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Oceanside Elks Lodge. The event includes The California Rockslyde Band, buffet dinner with wine (meal options include chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, vegetables, garlic bread and more), a costume contest (winner receives $100), auctions and more. Tickets are $85 ($75 for museum members); call 760-435-3720.
Tesoro costume party: Tesoro Winery will host a Halloween Costume Party at 7 p.m. Saturday. The event will include food, wine and a costume contest (the winner receives a bottle of wine); tickets are $25. Tesoro is at 28475 Old Town Front Street in Old Town Temecula. Go to www.tesorohalloween.eventbrite.com or call 951-308-0000.
Wine and costumes: Jeremy's on the Hill in Julian will host a five-course wine pairing and Halloween costume event at 7 p.m. Saturday. The dinner will include California fresh cuisine and Menghini Winery wines. Tickets are $65 per person and $120 per couple; call 760-765-1587.
The Shores monthly pairings: The Shores Restaurant in the La Jolla Shores Hotel continues to offer monthly "Savor & Sip" tasting menus. Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Augie Saucedo have created the menus to highlight each seasonal ingredient, and Lisa Redwine has paired wine or beer with each course. The three-course menus are available from 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 858-456-0600 or go to www.theshoresrestaurant.com.
-- October: Oktoberfest ---- menu options include Forest Mushroom Soup, Seafood Sauerkraut, Bavarian Chocolate Cake and more; $35 with beer pairings, $25 without.
-- November: Brandt beef ---- menu options include Macadamia Beef Satay, Stout Beer Braised Prime Short Ribs, Heirloom Apple Pecan Cake and more; $35 with wine pairings, $25 without.
-- December: Lobster ---- menu options include Sweet Potato Lobster Chowder, Lobster Blue Crab Risotto, Stone Fruit Vanilla Bread Pudding and more; $40 with wine pairings, $30 without.
Halloween hangover: The Linkery in San Diego will host a "Halloween Hangover Brunch" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday with a la carte menu items such as house-cured ham, bacon and sausage, breakfast burritos, eggs benedict, bagels and more. Go to www.thelinkery.com.
Denim and brunch: Azzaria Denim Lounge in Cardiff-by-the-Sea is hosting "Blue Jean Brunch" on Sundays in November, where customers can enjoy breakfast food while consulting with denim stylists on a new pair (or more) of jeans. Azzaria is at 2029 San Elijo Ave.; go to shopazzaria.com.
Marine Room chefs releasing cookbook: Chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver of The Marine Room in La Jolla will release their new cookbook, "Flying Pans," on Sunday. The book chronicles their travels and encourages readers to cook. Go to www.twochefsoneworld.com to order.
Taste of Little Italy: The bayside San Diego community hosts its annual food crawl, with 26 restaurants offering tastings from their menu, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. Call 619-615-1092 or visit tasteoflittleitalysd.com.
Wine and art walk: The La Jolla Gallery & Wine Walk will take place at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and features more than 25 La Jolla galleries, food from the village's restaurants and wine along the way. More than 15 restaurants will offer samples. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, with proceeds benefiting Promote La Jolla. Call 619-233-5008 or go to lajollabythesea.com/gallery.
Beer Week: San Diego will hold its first Beer Week from Nov. 6 to 15 to celebrate the local brewing scene and encourage people to drink local craft beer. For those 10 days, San Diego bars, restaurants and hotels will host variety of events, including beer and cheese tastings, "Meet the Brewers" nights, classes and tours. The week will kick off with the San Diego Brewer's Guild's Beer Festival with more than 80 San Diego-brewed beers being poured. Go to sdbw.org.
Winemaker's dinner: The Salerno Winery, a Ramona boutique winery, and Bistro 39 will hold a five-course "Local Harvest Winemaker's Dinner" at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Bistro 39 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Del Mar. There will be locally grown and caught fish, poultry and meats, as well as farm-fresh vegetables from Chino Farms and hand-crafted wines from Salerno Winery. Dinner is $43.95 per person; go to www.bistro39sandiego.com or call 858-720-9500.
Chef cookoff: A handful of local celebrity chefs will square off in a cookoff at the First Big Green "Egg Fest" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, hosted by Fixtures Visions for Living. The chefs will use more than 20 Big Green Egg ceramic smoker and grills to create dishes for a Thanksgiving meal, using local ingredients. The event will feature food, music and more; all-inclusive entrance fee is $25 (children 11 and under are free). Go to www.fixturesliving.com or call 858-966-3600.
Thornton winemaker dinner: Thornton Winery will hold an End of Harvest Progressive Winemaker Dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 with a four-course meal and Thornton wines and champagne. Dinner items include Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Salad, Maple Roasted Pork Tenderloin and more. Dinner is $70; go to www.thorntonwine.com or call 951-699-0099.
Harvest Celebration: Temecula wineries will participate in the Harvest Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 throughout Wine Country. A two-day ticket allows guests to visit more than 20 wineries, which each offer food and barrel/tank samples. Tickets are $89; go to temeculawines.org.
Experience Jsix: Jsix restaurant and Chef Christian Graves will begin offering the "Chef's Kitchen Experience" on select Sundays through December. The experience includes an outing to the Hillcrest Farmers Market to select ingredients that will then be prepared as part of a three-course meal. Transportation to the market and back, the three-course meal, wine or cocktail pairing with each course and parking are included for $120 per person. Dates are Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 (sessions begin at 10 a.m.). Call 619-531-8744; the restaurant is at 616 J St. in the Gaslamp Quarter. Go to jsixsandiego.com.
Champagne and sushi dinner: Moet & Chandon and Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine will pair champagne and sushi at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at its San Diego and La Jolla locations. The dinner will include three sushi courses, a Wagyu beef entree and dessert; Moet champagnes will be paired with each course. Dinner with pairings is $75; space is limited. Go to www.roysrestaurants.com or call 619-239-7697 (San Diego) or 858-455-1616 (La Jolla).
Military meals: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants will honor active-duty and U.S. veterans with a free meal at its nearly 2,000 locations on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Guests with proof of service can pick an entree from six favorites from lunchtime through dinner (dine-in only). Go to www.applebees.com/vetsday.
Cookbook signing: Su-Mei Yu, cookbook author and chef-owner of Saffron Noodles & Sate and Saffron Thai Grilled Chicken, will sign copies of her latest book, "The Elements of Life: A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier Living," at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at UCSD's International House. Go to slowfoodsandiego.org.
"Taste of Opera" events: San Diego Opera is bringing back "Taste of Opera," events that introduce the 2010 season with dinners and events. Great News! Discount Cookware and Cooking School and Chef Katherine Emmenegger will hold cooking classes themed for the four operas in 2010: "Nabucco" (Israeli/Persian, 6 p.m. Nov. 13), "Romeo and Juliet" (romantic; 6 p.m. Dec. 11) and "La Traviata (champagne; 6 p.m. Jan. 15). Classes are $69; call 888-GR8-CHEF or go to www.great-news.com. Also, a number of restaurants will hold "Entertaining Entrees to Opera" throughout the rest of the year. Call 619-533-7000 or go to www.sdopera.com/experience/tasteofopera (also has menus).
High-tide breakfasts: The Marine Room in La Jolla will offer winter high-tide breakfasts, where diners can enjoy the high surf while dining on a buffet by Executive Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Ron Oliver; the buffet includes chilled seafood, wild mushroom frittata, Julian apple and tart cherry cheese blintzes, Virginia ham quiche and sweet treats. Buffet is $32 and does not include beverages, tax or tip. Call 858-459-7222 or go to marineroom.com. The breakfast dates:
-- 7 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14
-- 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 5
-- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6
-- 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 29-30
Fall winemaker dinner: Temecula's Ponte Winery will hold its seventh annual Fall Winemaker Dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at 35053 Rancho California Road. The six-course meal, with menu items like Heirloom Carrot Consomme and Filet of Venison Wellington, will be paired with Ponte wines. Tickets are $130; go to pontewinery.com or call 951-694-8855.
South Coast wine dinner: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa will host a five-course dinner with new wine release samples at 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Executive Chef Dean Thomas and winemakers Jon McPherson and Javier Flores will be on hand at the event; tickets are $125. Call 951-587-9463.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: Cooking Light magazine will sponsor the annual festival, scheduled for Nov. 15-22 in San Diego. This year's festival will feature wine-tasting seminars, cooking classes, reserve tastings, wine dinners, and the Grand Tasting Event, an all-day showcase of more than 800 wines, 70 local restaurants and 30 gourmet foodmakers. Guest chefs this year include Brian Malarkey, Bernard Guillas, Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien, Alex Stratta, Billy Strynkowski and Paul Bartolotta, along with winemaker Peter Mondavi Jr. and master sommelier Joseph Spellman. Tickets are on sale at 619-342-7337 or worldofwineevents.com.
Thomas Arvid Wine Dinner at Fleming's: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in San Diego will host Napa Valley still-life artist Thomas Arvid, who specializes in painting wine bottle scenes, at a five-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at 380 K St. The dinner, with Napa Valley wine pairings, is $125. Call 619-237-1155.
Local Thanksgiving dinner: Slow Food Urban San Diego will host a local Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at UCSD's International House. Turkey from Womach Ranch Farms will be prepared by Chef Jeff Jackson of A.R. Valentien, and other dishes using local ingredients will also be served. Tickets are $25; go to slowfoodsandiego.org.
BASIC or Bust: Following the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk on Nov. 22, BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar on 10th Avenue near Petco Park will host "BASIC or Bust," where walkers dressed in pink will receive discounts on food and drinks. Draft craft beers will be $3, wines by the glass will be $6, pink "Tatatini" martinis will be $5 and there will be pizza samples. Also, 10 percent of all proceeds at BASIC will be donated to Susan G. Komen For the Cure. Go to www.barbasic.com or call 619-531-8870.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Cafe Sevilla: The San Diego restaurant will host a three-course Thanksgiving feast and will entertain guests with rumba and flamenco guitarists; the nightclub will be open and includes a complimentary Thanksgiving buffet from 8 to 10 p.m. with the $5 cover. Back at the restaurant, the Thanksgiving menu is $27.95 per person and $12.95 for a children's menu (under 12). Go to cafesevilla.com or call 619-233-5979.
Orfila Futures Parties: Orfila Winery will hold its Merlot Futures Party at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 to celebrate the release of the Ambassador's Reserve Merlot. The black-tie event, which is for customers who have already purchased a case of Merlot Futures at $275, includes an outdoor wine tasting, five-course meal and wine pairings, entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $125; go to orfila.com or call 760-738-6500, ext. 22.
Thanksgiving at The Shores: The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla will offer a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at 8110 Camino del Oro (inside the La Jolla Shores Hotel). Dishes include Portobello Mushroom Bisque, Savory Herb Butter Basted Tom Turkey, Cilantro Coconut Spiced Rum Cured Salmon, Pumpkin Pie and more. Buffet is $41 for adults, $18.95 for children 7 to 12, and $3 per year for children 6 and under; prices do not include beverages, tax and tip; the regular menu will not be available. Go to www.theshoresrestaurant.com or call 858-456-0600.
Thanksgiving at The Marine Room: The Marine Room in La Jolla will have a special Thanksgiving menu from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 26 at 2000 Spindrift Drive (regular menu will not be available). A la carte offerings include Pecan Creole Gulf Prawns, Apple Cider Glazed Sonora Free Range Turkey Breast, Five Spice Pumpkin Pie and more. Go to www.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
Thanksgiving at Temecula Creek Inn: Temecula Creek Inn will hold a Thanksgiving buffet with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Temet Grill, Temet Lounge and Kiva Ballroom. Buffet is $42.95 for adults and includes bloody Marys and champagne, and children 5 through 12 eat free with each paid adult. Each additional child is $17.95. Menu items include Smoked Salmon Mousseline Canneloni With Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sauce, Traditional Roasted Tom Turkey With Veloute Sauce, Braised Beef Stew With Pearl Onion And Cremini Mushrooms and more. Additionally, Temet Grill will have an a la carte menu beginning at 5:30 p.m. Go to www.temeculacreekinn.com or call 951-694-1000.
Thanksgiving at The Grand Del Mar: The Grand Del Mar will have three options for Thanksgiving dining on Nov. 26. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Capella will have a brunch including Salmon En Croute, Whole-Roasted Turkey and more; brunch is $85 per adult and $25 per child ages 6 to 12. Call 858-314-2000. At Amaya, a three-course tasting menu from noon to 9 p.m. with items like Roasted Squab Breast With Sweet Corn Cake, Sweet Potato Pie With Maple Bourbon Ice Cream and more; menu is $65 per adult ($90 with wine pairings) and $25 per child 6 to 12. Call 858-314-2727. And at Addison, there will be a four-course dinner from 2 to 8 p.m. featuring Baby Sea Scallops With Crispy Creminis And Sweet Curry, Turkey Roti With Caramelized Cornbread and more; dinner is $98 per person. Call 858-314-1900; go to www.thegranddelmar.com.
Thanksgiving at Wilson Creek: Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula's Wine Country will hold a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creekside Grille with items such as homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta, spinach and butter sage; butternut squash soup; and hand-carved roast turkey with giblet gravy, mushroom and sausage stuffing. Buffet is $50 per person and includes a glass of almond champagne; children ages 6 to 12 are $24.95, and children under 6 are free. Go to wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951-699-9463.
Thanksgiving at South Coast: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa will host a Thanksgiving celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with items such as a traditional roast turkey meal ($34) and lobster, scallop and shrimp turnover with Riesling cream, spinach and honey carrots ($38). For children under 17, a turkey dinner with soup and dessert is $17. Go to southcoastwinery.com or call 951-587-9463.
Candlelight dinner: Callaway Winery in Temecula's Wine Country will host a Holiday Candlelight Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. The four-course gourmet dinner, which is paired with Callaway wines, starts with a sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres reception and is $85 per person. Go to www.callawaywinery.com or call 951-676-4001.
Holiday cheer at lunch: The Marine Room in La Jolla is offering a little holiday cheer and views of the Pacific Ocean during December (through Dec. 18) with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The special holiday lunch menu includes seafood crepes, Nebraska center-cut filet mignon, cashew-spices Baja shrimp cocktail and more. Call 858-459-7222 or go to marineroom.com.
Christmas at The Marine Room: The Marine Room in La Jolla will have a special Christmas menu from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 25 at 2000 Spindrift Drive (regular menu will not be available). A la carte offerings include Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Brulee, Pistachio Butter Basted Australian Lobster Tail, Julian Apple Pecan Cake and more. Go to www.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
New Year's Eve at Roppongi: Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu on New Year's Eve. Menu options include Kabocha Squash Bisque With Lobster Dumpling, Ginger and Scallions; Meyers All Natural Filet Mignon With Shiitake Mushrooms Black Garlic Puree, Okinawan Sweet Potato And Brussels Sprouts; Roasted Banana Mango Spring Roll With Coconut Gelato and Passion Fruit; and more. The dinner is $55; go to www.roppongiusa.com or call 858-456-8018.
New Year's Eve at The Marine Room: The Marine Room in La Jolla will hold two seatings, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., for New Year's Eve. The first seating will have a three-course menu for $75 per person that includes options like King Oyster Mushroom Bisque and Brandt Beef Filet Mignon. The second seating will be a Gala Dinner, a five-course meal for $125 that includes options like Maine Lobster Trilogy and Tasmanian Salmon Tour Confit. Guests can listen to music by Kamau Kenyatta, enjoy party favors and sip a glass of champagne at midnight. Go to www.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
New Year's Eve at The Shores: The Shores Restaurant in the La Jolla Shores Hotel will hold a $65 four-course menu from 5 to 10 p.m. New Year's Eve. Dishes include Baja Shrimp, Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad and Macadamia Butter-Basted Main Lobster Tail. Dinner also includes party favors and live entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Also, for $12, guests can create their own signature cocktails. Go to www.theshoresrestaurant.com or call 858-456-0600.
New Year's Eve at Wilson Creek: Wilson Creek Winery will hold a New Year's Eve Mardi Gras Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Dec. 31. The event features a sit-down dinner, wine, feather masks and beads, and music by Audiocast. Tickets are $160; go to www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951-699-9463.
Alchemy of the Hearth: Offers cooking classes at its new location, 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos, beginning Monday. Go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
-- 10 a.m. Thursday: Make-Ahead Meals
-- 3:30 p.m. Thursday: Young Epicureans ---- Teens Chefs in the Making, Culinary Basics II
-- 6 p.m. Thursday: Tapas
-- 10 a.m., 3:30 p.m. (children and teens) and 6 p.m. Friday: Halloween Party
-- 10 a.m. Friday: Halloween Party
-- 1:30 p.m. Friday: Chocolate Advanced
Behind the Scenes Catering & Events: The catering company teaches customers to prepare not-so-typical foods on the grill ---- pizza, sliders, salad and pork loin ---- in its kitchen at 9888 Waples St., San Diego. Call 858-638-1400 or go to btscenes.com.
Cafe Merlot: The restaurant in the Bernardo Winery holds wine and cooking classes at 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte in Rancho Bernardo; $50 per person; call 858-592-7785.
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10: Super Easy Holiday Parties
Callaway cooking class: Callaway Vineyards and Winery in Temecula will hold a Yuletide Traditions cooking class with Meritage Executive Chef Mike Henry at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Recipes include shrimp and crab tamales with chile verde and crema, cider-brined pork tenderloin with pomegranate salsa and roasted yams and more. Class is $50; go to callawaywinery.com or call 951-676-4001.
Captain Cook's children's classes: Captain Cook's Culinary Academy for Kids hosts children's classes with a new organic menu each week: "Lil Explorers" (ages 4-7) from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; "First Mates" (ages 7 to 13), 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays. Captain Cook's is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite C. Call 760-431-2278 or go to www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com.
-- Thursday: Halloween Munchies ---- Mummy Pizzas, Mini Pumpkin Pies, Caramel Apple Witches; $35; children ages 7-13 only
Captain Cook's has Mommy and Me classes for children ages 3 to 5. Classes meet from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays and occasionally from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; classes are three for $75.
Captain Cook's adult classes: Captain Cook's Culinary Academy for Kids offers adult classes at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $45 (or $120 for three). Captain Cook's is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite C, Carlsbad. Call 760-431-2278 or go to www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com.
Ciao Italia: Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. at Art & Accents, 7740 El Camino Real, at La Costa Avenue, in Carlsbad. Classes are $29; call 760-943-8221.
-- Thursday: Fresh and Simple Italian Basics ---- Orange Butternut Soup, Butternut Squash Risotto, Balsamic Strawberries With Whipped Mascarpone
-- Nov. 5: One More Spanish Night ---- Garlic Shrimp With Manchego, Potatoes With Pepper, Saffron Chicken
-- Nov. 11: A Night in Northern Italy ---- Bread and Cabbage Soup, Scallops Venetian Style, Torta d'Aosta (walnut torte)
-- Nov. 12: Fresh and Simple Italian Basics ---- Farro Salad (two kinds), Lentil And Rice Soup, Espresso Granita
-- Nov. 18: Holiday Brunch ---- Strata Milano, Lemon-Scented Olive Oil Muffins, Almond And Date Biscotti
Cooking@Home: Phillis Carey will teach simple meals to cook at home at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Classes are $45 and start at 6 p.m. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
-- Nov. 2: Everything But the Turkey
Falkner wine class: Falkner Winery in Temecula's Wine Country will hold a wine appreciation class with in-house sommelier George Myers from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Class is $45; go to www.falknerwinery.com or call 951-676-8231.
Grand Del Mar Culinary series: These monthly two-hour sessions take place year-round, conducted by the resort's chefs. Call 858-314-2000. The Grand Del Mar is at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court. Classes are in the resort kitchen unless otherwise noted. Upcoming:
-- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18: Traditional Thanksgiving Family Feast ---- Recipes for Thanksgiving, including Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Stuffing and Potato Puree; $75
-- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2: A Baker's Holiday ---- Chocolate Ganache Buche de Noel, Pumpkin Creme Brulee, Painted Cookies and Citrus Panna Cotta; $65
Great News! Discount Cookware & Cooking School: The San Diego school hosts cooking classes at 1788 Garnet Ave. (in the Pacific Plaza at Garnet Avenue and Jewell Street); reserve to 858-270-1582, ext. 3, or go to www.great-news.com. Reserve early; classes fill quickly.
-- 10:30 a.m. Thursday: Crazy for Cajun; $49
-- 6 p.m. Friday: For the Love of Pork; $49
-- 11 a.m. Friday: Calling All Kids ---- Grossology 3; $49 for adults and children 7-14
-- 2 p.m. Sunday: Making Your First Thanksgiving Dinner; $49
-- 6 p.m. Monday: Sensational Pies and Tarts; $49
-- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: A Tribute to Fanny Farmer; $49
-- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Pasta-bilities; $49
-- 6 p.m. Wednesday: The Sauce Goddess ---- Hearty Vegetarian; $49
-- 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5: Making Your First Thanksgiving Dinner; $49
-- 6 p.m. Nov. 5: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts; $49
-- 6 p.m. Nov. 6: Authentic Toscana ---- A Holiday Feast; $59
-- 1 p.m. Nov. 7: Holiday Favorites From The Diva And The Queen of Cooking; $75
The Kitchen Witch: The Encinitas school hosts cooking classes at 127 N. El Camino Real; call 760-942-3288 or go to www.kitchenwitchonline.com.
-- 6 p.m. Thursday: A Night in Marrakesh; $59
-- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Pacific Rim Favorites; $59
-- 6 p.m. Nov. 5: Fall Flavors; $59
-- 11 a.m. Nov. 7: Holiday Pie Shop (hands-on); $69
Macy's School of Cooking: The school is in the Macy's Mission Valley Home Store, 1555 Camino de la Reina, San Diego. Call 888-424-FOOD or go to macys.com/events and type 92108 in the ZIP code field.
Ro Z's Sweet Art Studio: Rosanne Zinniger's cake decorating shop and studio at 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, offers classes in cake decorating. Call 760-744-0447 or visit rozsweetartstudio.com.
-- 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4: Baking for the Holidays
-- 10 a.m. Nov. 7: Cake Design 3
-- 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7: Baking for the Holidays ---- Mexican traditions
-- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17: Cake Design 4
San Diego Botanic Garden: Chef Elizabeth Podsiadlo, the "Opera Singing Chef," holds cooking classes at San Diego Botanic Garden (different teacher as noted); classes are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers and include recipes and tastings. Call 760-436-3036, ext. 206, or go to sdbgarden.org.
-- 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7: Cooking with Mushrooms ---- Wild mushroom tart, stuffed mushrooms, chicken-stuffed portobello mushrooms
-- 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5: Kitchen Gifts ---- Pumpkin-seed brittle, herbes de provence (used in herb bread with a creamy herbed butter), sweet-caramel-chocolate layered fudge
San Diego Natural History Museum: The museum will hold a series of lectures on sustainable food this fall. Lectures and kick-off party are $5. Go to www.sdnhm.org/sustainableplanet:
-- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10: Cultivating Justice Through Sustainable Food Systems
-- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Sustainable Agriculture: A Necessary Tradition
-- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12: Ecology of Soil: A Public Health Concern
-- 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2: Eating Greener: The Ecology of Food
-- 6:30 p.m. March 2: Victory Gardens: Join the Garden Revolution
-- 6:30 p.m. May 4: Developing Sustainable Foodsheds: The Next Steps in Eating Local
South Coast cooking class: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa will host a Wild Women of Wine Country cooking class at 11 a.m. Dec. 7. The $25 class will cover how to cook with wine. Go to southcoastwinery.com or call 951-587-9463.
Tea service classes: Barbara Barker of Memories English Tea Garden in Vista offers themed classes and afternoon teas in a private Vista garden. For directions, call 760-945-0476.
Teen cooking: Alchemy of the Hearth and the Poway Adult School are teaming to offer "Teen Chefs in the Making" and "Teen Pastry Chefs in the Making." Classes for ages 13 and up will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Rancho Bernardo High School. Call 858-668-4000 or go to www.powayadultschool.com or www.alchemyofthehearth.com.
-- Wednesday through Nov. 18 (two classes): Cakes, Frosting, Decor; $49
-- Nov. 11-Dec. 1 (three classes): All About Beef, Pork, Poultry; $109
-- Dec. 2-9 (two classes): Chocolate & Candy Making; $69
-- Dec. 8 (one class): All About Breakfast & Lunch; $29
Thornton cooking class: Thornton Winery in Temecula will hold a Holiday Cooking Class at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Recipes include roasted butternut squash soup, maple-roasted pork loin and cranberry cherry compote. Clas is $55; go to www.thorntonwine.com or call 951-699-0099.
Vines and Wines: The Wine Smarties and Wilson Creek Winery will hold a "Vines and Wines 101" class at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 at Wilson Creek. The class is for aspiring wine professionals or wine lovers who just want to know more. Class is $50; call 951-699-9463.
The Whole Journey: The Whole Journey, a holistic counseling and product awareness company, will offer free grocery tours at Seaside Market at 2087 San Elijo Road, 760-753-5445 in Cardiff, free health and nutrition seminars at Whole Foods at 8825 Villa La Jolla Drive in La Jolla 858-642-6700, and cooking classes at Sur La Table at 1915 Calle Barcelona in Carlsbad 760-635-1316. Call to reserve a space; go to thewholejourney.net.
In the spirits
Acqua Al 2: The Gaslamp Quarter restaurant hosts wine tastings during "Uncorked" the first Wednesday of every month at 322 Fifth Ave. in San Diego. For $20, guests taste four wine/spirit selections paired with four appetizers. Reservations are required; call 619-230-0382 or go to acquaal2.com.
Carlsbad Wine Merchants: Hosts tastings at 5 p.m. Fridays and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays for a fee at 5814 Van Allen Way, Suite 155, Carlsbad. Call 888-750-WINE or visit www.CarlsbadWineMerchants.com.
-- Friday: Halloween Party & Spooky Wine Tasting, with costume contest
-- Saturday: Trick or Treat Tasting
The Collective: Tasting lounge features one-of-a-kind, handmade boutique wines at 28544 Front Street in Old Town Temecula. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. Call 951-693-4567 or go to tvwinecollective.com.
Decanter Wine Lounge & Restaurant: The Rancho Santa Fe restaurant and wine lounge hosts wine tasting classes Wednesdays at 18025 Calle Ambiente (in the Cielo Hillside Village). Tastings are $15; reservations are required. Call 858-756-9333 or go to decanterwinelounge.com.
ENO-Versity at the Hotel Del: ENO, the wine, cheese and chocolate tasting room at the Hotel del Coronado, has announced its 2009 classes for ENO-Versity. Classes are $35 per person and start at 4 p.m.; call 619-522-8546 or go to hoteldel.com/ENO-wine. The Hotel Del is at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado. ENO is also offering "Tasting Tuesdays" from 5 to 8 p.m., offering 10 wine samples for $10; "Say Cheese" Wednesdays from 5 to 10 p.m. with half-off cheese flights; "Bubbly Thursdays" from 5 to 10 p.m. with half-off sparkling wine by the glass or bottle; and $5 Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. with $5 glasses of wine.
-- Saturday: Halloween
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room: Hosts tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 106, Oceanside. Call 760-696-2998 or go to carlsbadcoastal.com.
Harvest Ranch Market Del Mar: Wine tastings from 5-7:30 p.m. plus appetizers for $10-$20. The store is at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 203, Del Mar. Call 858-847-0555.
Holiday Wine Cellar: Daily tastings from 5:30-7 p.m. at 302 W. Mission Ave., Escondido. Wine Down Mondays feature five wine tastes for $5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, and "Hop Over the Hump Wednesdays" are weekly beer-tasting events for $5. Call 760-745-1200.
-- 5:30 p.m. Monday: Passport to Tuscany; $5
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9: Maddalena Cellars pouring Jizake Sake; $5
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14: Vintage Port Declaration; $15
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16: South American wines with Hunees Vintners; $5
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20: Aline Imports wine and cheese; $15
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23: Thanksgiving wine selections; $5
-- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30: "Nothing but Bordeaux"; $5
-- 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3: Melinda LeBlanc of Duckhorn Winery; $20
-- 5 p.m. Dec. 6: Grand Holiday Spirits Tasting; at La Tapatia Restaurant; call 760-805-0875
-- 3 p.m. Dec. 19: Grand Holiday Tasting; $20
The North County Wine Company: Tastings daily at 1099 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, plus special events from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Call 760-744-2119 or visit www.NorthCountyWineCompany.com.
Stone Brewery: The Escondido brewery and restaurant is hosting a series of pairings in the next few months at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.com.
-- 2 p.m. Nov. 8: Ultimate Beer & Chocolate
-- 6 p.m. Nov. 9: The Tomme Arthur Experience
-- 6 p.m. Nov. 10: "Dual not Duel" Russian River and Allagash
-- 5 p.m. Nov. 11: Meet the Brewer: Patrick Rue
-- 7 p.m. Nov. 11: Beer U ---- Intro to Craft Beer
-- 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12: AleSmith & Stone Brewmaster's Lunch
-- 2 p.m. Nov. 15: Belgian Beer & Cheese Tasting
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage: The shop now offers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a San Diego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vine to Glass: The Oceanside wine bar holds tastings six days a week and has biweekly events for $10 to $15; small-production boutique wines are available by the glass or bottle. Beer tastings are $6; antipasto platters are $15. The bar is open 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Vine to Glass is at 210-A N. Coast Highway in Oceanside; call 760-757-2254 or go to vinetoglass.com.
Vino100: Wine tasting events are offered at 5 p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Call 760-591-9113 or go to vino100sanmarcos.com.
Vinz Wine Bar: Full restaurant menu with wide wine menu by the glass or bottle. Tastings are from $5-$10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and come with charcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays. Vinz is at 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Call 760-743-8466 or visit vinzwinebar.net.
The Wine Spot: Tastings at its new location, 2917 State St., Carlsbad. House tastings are offered any time; call for the tasting of the week. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; call 760-434-9463 or visit the-wine-spot.com.
Wine Street Inc.: Weekly tastings from 3-7 p.m. Fridays, with appetizers. Wine Street is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Call 760-431-8455 or visit www.winestreet.com.
Wine Styles: The Encinitas wine store hosts tastings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $15 or $10 for WineClub members and includes six to eight wines and snacks. The shop also hosts WineDown Fridays, where guests enjoy wine and live music and can bring in food to socialize. Call 760-633-0057.
Send information about local food products, food events or classes to Food Editor Pam Kragen, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; fax to 760-745-3769, or e-mail to email@example.com.


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SEATTLE -- The A's now know they will meet the Detroit Tigers for a second consecutive season in the American League Division Series, but this is an Oakland team that has more than its share of issues heading into the postseason.
The A's-Tigers repeat pairing was locked down when Oakland starter Jarrod Parker got hit hard and often in a 7-5 loss to Seattle on Saturday afternoon. It's the second time in his last three starts that Parker has been knocked out before completing five innings, both times giving up seven earned runs.
Between Parker giving up 16 runs in his last three starts and left fielder Yoenis Cespedes out of action once again while dealing with right shoulder tendinitis, the A's have to be more than a little concerned about their status.
But this is a 95-win team, and manager Bob Melvin isn't prone to panic. He's looking forward to seeing the Tigers starting Friday and playing Game 5, if needed, at home instead of in Motown.
"The rematch makes for good fun," Melvin said. "It was a good matchup last year, and it's been good this year."
The A's final surge to the A.L. West title, in fact, began with a four-game series in Detroit. The A's won the first three games Aug. 26-28, then had a three-run lead in the ninth inning, needing only three outs to complete the sweep. They only got two outs, but Melvin said it was probably the best series the A's played all season, and it initiated Oakland's final charge to the top.
"It feels good," third baseman Josh Donaldson said of the rematch with the Tigers. "We feel pretty confident playing there. The last time we played there, it was a great series. We know we have to go up against one of the teams with a pitching staff regarded as one of the best in the major leagues. But we're ready."
It would certainly seem that Brandon Moss is ready. He homered in the seventh inning Saturday as the A's tried to mount a comeback. Oakland got back-to-back homers from Moss and Alberto Callaspo to close to within two runs, then loaded the bases with two out in the eighth before the comeback fizzled.
Moss homered four times in that four-game series in Detroit, and that started him on the rush to 30 homers, a feat he accomplished in just 444 at-bats due to his platoon status. He has nine homers in his last 26 games, only 20 of which were starts.
"Last year, we were unknown to them," Moss said, talking about the series that ended with Detroit winning Game 5 in Comerica Park. "They were unknown to us, because a lot of us didn't start the year here."
Moss went on to point out that the A's beat up on Anibal Sanchez, Justin Verlander, Doug Fister and Max Scherzer in the August series in Detroit, and that has to help the team looking ahead.
"We've beaten a lot of good pitchers," Moss said. "That's different from last year. We're a little more prepared this year."
Melvin likely will have Bartolo Colon and Parker pitch in Games 1 and 2 in Oakland next Friday and Saturday. Colon is on a hot streak, but Parker has cooled considerably, including giving up three homers Saturday. Melvin refuses to get up in arms.
"I don't care (about the recent results)," Melvin said. "He's had a couple of off games. He was just missing today. Brad Miller (who hit two homers and drove in five runs) was haunting heaters (fastballs) today."
Parker said he feels much the same -- "I didn't get the ball today where I wanted it," he said -- but he's ready for the Tigers.
"It's a whole different ballgame (than the August series)," he said. "But that series did a lot to boost our confidence."
Cespedes' shoulder troubles are a matter of concern to the A's, but they aren't sure how large the problem is just yet. He didn't throw or swing, much less play, on Saturday, and he probably won't on Sunday.
All of which means Parker and Cespedes could be among those most helped by the four-day break before the Tigers come to town.
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Insider at blogs.ibabuzz.com/athletics.
A's (Sonny Gray 4-3) at
Seattle (James Paxton 2-0)
1:10 p.m. CSNCA
A.L. division series
A's vs. Tigers
Friday: Detroit at Oakland, timeTBD, TBS or MLB
Saturday: Detroit at Oakland, time TBD, TBS
Oct. 7: Oakland at Detroit, time TBD, TBS or MLB
Oct. 8*: Oakland at Detroit, time TBD, TBS
Oct. 10*: Detroit at Oakland, time TBD, TBS
Red Sox vs. Wild Card winner
* -- if necessary


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It was evident before this show even started that this third Halloween "musical costume" show was going to be special. To begin with, Phish ended fan voting for the cover album and decided to choose it themselves. They also eliminated the element of surprise because as we walked in they handed us a program revealing the album to be Remain in Light by the Talking Heads. However, many fans thought the program was a hoax and just another Phish joke on us. The Phishbill was indeed humorous, but it was also legitimate. RIL was the riskiest album choice to date, yet surprisingly it would go on to have more influence on Phish's music than any of the other Halloween choices.
Showing us they meant business on Halloween, this show surprisingly opens up with a rare Sanity and the highly appropriate hard-rocker Highway to Hell. This tune, normally a set closer, had the crowd in a diabolical Halloween frenzy with heads bangin' and fists pumping in celebration of the evil holiday. The opening of the show didn't let up, it continued to rage as DWD followed. It had a fast-paced, gorgeous groove and was tight and energetic. While many versions in 1996 were unfinished, this DWD deceptively snuck into the closing theme and ended with a strong, solid finish. The Disease punched into a decent but fairly average YEM that featured menacing soloing from Trey. This unbelievable string of crowd favorites was a tremendous way to start the show, as one can't argue with a one-two-three-four punch like this madness. Later in the set the band finished a majestic Reba with the now rare whistling and "bag it, tag it" ending. The always fun Forbin > Mockingbird featured a story about David Byrne, giant zoot suit and all, knocking Forbin into outer space. Trey went on to describe how the Mockingbird was coming to save Forbin, but it turned out to be the horrible, evil Mockingbird and it pecked out Forbin's eyes instead of saving him. Character Zero and the Star-Spangled Banner closed out this ninety-minute all-star Phish interlude and set the tone for Set II that is, if anything could really set the tone for what we were about to witness.
Remain in Light was such a risky choice because very few fans were familiar with it and the music itself was such a radical departure from the Phish sound at the time. Despite the lack of familiarity, fans had no trouble getting down to the Talking Heads' disco/pop/funk/fusion masterpiece. The opening of Born Under Punches was a complex yet soothing breath of air following the very intense first set. The smooth, flowing song built up subtly until three vocal tracks combined with Page's techno keyboard sequences and Trey's funk guitar. As the tune wound down, Gary Gazaway and Dave Grippo chimed in a few squawks, warming up for the ensuing mayhem of Crosseyed and Painless. Yes, this is where all those C&P teases to come first originated. The Halloween version introduced us to the driving percussion of Karl Perazzo, and in a sense, to Phish 2000. Fishman was able to pull off Byrne's vocals quite accurately and still kept the backbeat going. The horns added another layer to the tune, helping to transform it from an electronic, ultra-produced piece of studio mastery into an onstage rocker.
Perazzo took center stage at the end of C&P with a percussion solo, which exploded into The Great Curve, one of the highlights of the night. This tune featured intense, almost Llama-like chordings and peaked at the end when Trey took a blistering solo, his only one of the RIL set. At the song's conclusion the Omni erupted and Fishman let out a shriek. Once in a Lifetime, the one song everyone knew, was next and ended the upbeat part of the album. From this song the album launches into its darker, somber side.
My only criticism of this album is that the second half loses all the intensity and energy that was established in the first half. The first half absolutely rages, only to come crashing down into the mellow, occasionally boring second half. The eerie, atmospheric funk tunes begin with Houses in Motion, which featured a spectacular segue into Seen and Not Seen. Next, Mike took center stage as he sat in a giant La-Z-Boy rocking chair and turned Listening Wind into an almost spoken-word type performance. The album came to a bizarre, dramatic conclusion with The Overload. As TVs blasted obnoxious video clips, Phish created a massive, eerie, industrial, chaotic wall of sound with real chainsaws, jackhammers, and other power tools. They were illustrating one of the themes of RIL, information and media overload. But it was ironic because at the time of this concert, Phish was getting the most media attention they had ever received. After years of ignoring Phish, Rolling Stone, MTV, CNN, and other major media outlets finally caught on and were running feature stories on the band. Was Phish trying to make a statement about their growing popularity and the crush of media and fan attention?
This set ushered in the Phish era of funk-style jamming that would last throughout the next year. The band's improvisations became tighter and more group-oriented. All four musicians began to play as one solid unit and they became a finely tuned groove machine. This new style of jamming was most noticeable in Trey's guitar playing. He began to limit his flashy, fiery solos and became a more rhythm-based, group-oriented guitarist. The RIL set was amazing because it was one long, mesmerizing, hypnotic groove. It was an exploration of complicated polyrhythms, textures, and sounds. The set emits a special, swirling, spellbinding aura that still holds up well after repeated listens. RIL is also full of contrasts. It is raging yet soothing, tribal yet futuristic, and psychedelic yet funky. For this album to be pulled off successfully, the rhythm section of Mike and Fishman had to be in top form. Mike, who always has his game face on, looked the most focused I have ever seen him while he pounded away at his bass. His head bobbed furiously as he worked diligently to keep the constant groove flowing throughout the entire album. I did not dance much during this set even though RIL is a tremendously funky and easily danceable album. Instead, I just stood there, hypnotized by the groove and soaking in the atmospheric sounds. I was captivated by this sonic masterpiece with layers of textural guitars and polyrhythms enveloping me.
A few people were disappointed with the album choice of RIL. However, Phish surely cheered those fans up when they played the rare fan favorite Brother to open up the third set. This version was spectacular and more melodic than most versions. Usually, this song is a loud rocker full of monster power chords. Although this version did indeed rock, it was not as quite as heavy-sounding as usual. If there is such a thing as a pretty-sounding Brother, this is it. Since there were few, if any, guitar solos during RIL, Trey was anxious to solo. He was the star of this tune and his solos were high-pitched and melodic. Since this was now the official age of funk, a nice, funky 2001 was next and led into Maze. This electrifying Maze was on fire as Karl Perazzo bashed away on percussion. The musical tension seemed never-ending as the Maze kept building and building up to an intense peak. Karl Perazzo did his best work during the Talking Heads set. However, out of all the Phish tunes, he sounded best during Maze and Simple. Simple, a song that drastically improved in 1996, was up next. This song used to be a fairly "simple" rocker. But during the Fall Tour the band began to add on an extended jam section. The Simple jam at this show was long and beautiful. It was a mellow, but gorgeous jam that eventually segued into Jesus Just Left Chicago, which began the horn segment of the set. Now it was Dave "the Truth" Grippo's chance to shine. He came onstage during Jesus and remained there for the rest of the set. Grippo belted out some soulful solos, making this a good version, but nothing like the 1995 Halloween masterpiece in Chicago itself. The set ended with Suzie Greenberg, a song Phish traditionally plays when the horn section is in the house. Gary Gazaway took an atonal solo worthy of his nickname "El Buho." There were a few quick Born Under Punches teases so we could get a last tiny dose of Talking Heads before we went home. The horns came back out for an appropriate Frankenstein encore. The horns added another dimension to this classic-rock tune. This unique version was a great way to end the night with a final nod to Halloween, the holiday when some of the best Phish shows of all time occurred. In fact, the show was so amazing that Atlanta city officials determined that the Omni could never rock so hard again and was not safe enough for any more concerts. Phish had blown the roof off the arena and their power tools had loosened the foundation. A few months later the Omni was demolished. Rumor had it that you could still hear the bizarre feedback from The Overload languishing in the rubble.


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WASHINGTON (January 3, 2013)—U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., whom President Barack Obama nominated to be the next secretary of state, has started meeting with diplomatic staff to prepare for his confirmation, the State Department says.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Kerry was at the department's Foggy Bottom headquarters Wednesday and she said he received, "A huge pile of briefing materials."
He will report to the State Department regularly starting Friday.
Kerry is expected to easily win confirmation in the Senate, in which he chairs the Foreign Relations Committee.
Nuland said the department is working with committee to pick a hearing date.
Mr. Obama nominated Kerry in December to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who intends to step down at the start of Obama's second term.


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|125 mg
|Green Tea (leaf) Extract (Standardized for EGCG and Caffeine)
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Amy Scholten, MPH
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a test to detect the presence of blood in the stool, also known as the feces.
An FOBT is used as part of the
colorectal cancer
screening process.
It may also used to detect blood in your stool if you are having abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, or other symptoms.
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There are no major complications associated with this test.
A positive FOBT does not mean you have cancer. Other things can cause a positive test. Minor stomach bleeding from certain medications, hemorrhoids,
or eating certain foods can cause a positive test. To help avoid this, you can try to:
The test is most often done at home.
When you are ready to have a bowel movement, you will set up the kit according to the instructions. The kit should allow you to collect 3 samples of stool. Some kits provide a disposable container into which you can pass your bowel movement. Other kits provide you with tissue paper or plastic wrap that you can lay in the toilet to keep your stool sample from sinking into the water.
Using thin wooden sticks provided with the kit, you will pick up a small sample of stool. You will then smear the sample onto a special card. If you do not have hemorrhoids, some doctors may allow you to smear the sample onto the card with stool from toilet paper. The card folds over to protect the stool sample.
You will mail or deliver the cards to the clinic or lab. Make sure you have written your name on each card.
The test should only take a few minutes.
This test will not hurt.
If blood is found in your stool, you may be asked to have additional tests. These tests will help to determine the cause of the bleeding. Although cancer may be one cause of blood in the stool, there are many other causes.
After the test, call your doctor if any of the following occur:
In case of an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians
Senior Health—National Institutes of Health
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
Health Canada
Can colorectal polyps and cancer be found early? Colorectal cancer screening. American Cancer Society website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_Can_colon_and_rectum_cancer_be_found_early.asp. Updated October 15, 2014. Accessed February 24, 2015.
Pignone M, Campbell M, Carr C, et al. Proposed Effects of Dietary and Medication Restrictions during FOBT with guaiac-based tests. Meta-analysis of dietary restriction during fecal occult blood testing.
Effective Clinical Practice. 2001;4:150-156.
Last reviewed February 2015 by Michael Woods, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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