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More hydropower could coming to the Monadnock Region
MARLBOROUGH — Robert King of Keene, along with his friend and business partner Timothy Taylor of Enfield, acquired the Minnewawa Dam and hydropower station in Marlborough last week, and hope to channel that power to local markets in the near future. The power now goes to a town in Massachusetts.
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Definition of petrochemistry in English:
1The branch of chemistry concerned with the composition and formation of rocks (as distinct from minerals and ore deposits).
Example sentences
- The gabbroic parts of the St. Stephen Pluton and the Calais Quartz Diorite are similar in petrochemistry to mafic and intermediate parts of the Bocabec Pluton of the Saint George Batholith whereas the Baring Granite is similar to the granitic parts of the Bocabec Pluton.
- The petrochemistry of primitive intraplate basalts can tell us whether their source is abnormally hot or not.
2The branch of chemistry concerned with petroleum and natural gas, and with their refining and processing.
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- This book presents a complete overview of acido-basic catalysis applied to refining and petrochemistry, as well as the fundamentals and the information required for a rational and coherent description of the major operations carried out in these two industries.
- This engineering supply company is focused on huge supplies on a long-term basis in nuclear power engineering, chemistry and petrochemistry, water purification and treatment.
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Control the turf game from all sides with CTR360 Trequartista III AG from Nike.
UPPER: Next generation Kanga-Lite upper fits and feels like kangaroo leather but has the durability and reduced weight of a synthetic. 2D Control pads (raised foam pods on the instep) give you an edge when it comes to passing and receiving.
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These muffins require a little time in that the bananas go through a caramelizing process in the oven before the final batter is mixed, but the resulting flavor definitely makes it worth the extra effort. The simple glaze and pecan topping take these muffins up and a notch and adds just the right amount of additional sweetness and crunch to make them quite delicious.
Whole Wheat Caramelized Banana Muffins
2 cups sliced ripe bananas (this was two large bananas for me)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (8 TBSP) butter, divided
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup sour cream (I used reduced-fat)
1 1/4 cups sugar (I used Splenda)
2 TBSP butter, softened
1 TBSP reduced-fast cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2-3 TBSP milk
2 TBSP chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 9X9 baking dish layered the sliced bananas. Sprinkle bananas with brown sugar and dot with one TBSP cold butter cut into little pieces. (leave remaining butter on countertop to come to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour,baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a small bowl whisk eggs, sour cream, and vanilla
In mixing bowl cream together the remaining 7 TBSP of butter with the sugar/Splenda until light and fluffy. Add in the egg mixture and beat well. Stir in the cooled, reserved bananas and their juices (I mashed mine a little bit before adding in.)
Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and stir to incorporate all ingredients. Do not over mix.
Spray a 12 count muffin pan with cooking spray. Or use muffin liners sprayed with cooking spray. Divide batter between the muffins wells. Bake muffins at 375 degrees for 16-18 minutes. Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing them from muffin pan to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before glazing.
To make the glaze:
Whip cream cheese and butter together until combined and fluffy. Add in the powder sugar and beat well. Drizzle in enough of the milk to make a glaze that is easily drizzled over the muffins. Top with chopped pecans if desired.


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World Museum
Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures at the World Museum!
World Museum is the largest and oldest of the National Museums Liverpool, founded in 1851 when the 13th Earl of Derby left his substantial natural history collection to the city.
Venue Type:
Museum, Science centre
See also
- Lady Lever Art Gallery
- Walker Art Gallery
- Sudley House
- Museum of Liverpool
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- International Slavery Museum
Daily 10am-5pm
Closed: 24 December, from 2pm.
25, 26 December
1 January
World Museums is free for all, including the Planetarium.
Its collections are world-wide in scope, and world-class in quality. They cover archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The popular Planetarium is now free to all.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Science and Technology, World Cultures
Key artists and exhibits
- Planetarium; Dinosaurs; Aquarium; Greeks; Romans; Egyptians; Mummies; Space; Archaeology
Eye for Colour
- 22 January — 4 September 2016 *on now
Returning to World Museum for its 10th anniversary, having been seen by a more than a million people across Europe, Eye For Colour is a visual feast of an exhibition that will alert the senses and stimulate the mind.
This inspiring family-friendly exhibition is packed with hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world.
Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed
- 14 October 2016 — 26 February 2017
This fascinating exhibition explores ancient Egyptian animal mummies, prepared in their millions as votive offerings to the gods. Discover the background behind this religious practice in the context of life in ancient Egypt and the environment in which the animals lived.
Featuring mummified specimens such as jackals, crocodiles, cats and birds, the exhibition will also include a recreation of a subterranean animal catacomb, creating an immersive and atmospheric experience.
Using animal mummies from a variety of UK collections, the exhibition will also look at the use of science, such as CT imaging, to learn more about the subject.
World Museum has worked on this exhibition in partnership with Manchester Museum, Glasgow Museums and The University of Manchester.
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Stay true to the red, white and blue when you're wearing this official USA away jersey from Nike. The US first wore this jersey on February 29, 2012 as they defeated the mighty Italy in friendly play.
White sleeves and the blue sash are a nod to the team's 1950 uniforms, worn by the US team that defeated England in the legendary world final.
This Dri-FIT jersey has the USA national team badge and Nike Swoosh logo. The collar has red-white-and-blue details, while the American flag is printed just inside the neck.
Upgraded to be 23% lighter than previous USA jerseys.
Show some love for your favorite US soccer stars like Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan as they take on the world.
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Apoya al Equipo de Todos con esta camiseta oficial de visitante de Estados Unidos hecha por Nike. Estados Unidos estrenó esta camiseta el 29 de febrero de 2012, cuando derrotó a Italia en partido amistoso. Mangas blancas y franja azul nos recuerdan a los u


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Big Face Ceramic CupBig Face is a decorative ceramic cup. Created by Nathan Halpern the ceramic illustrator. The Gold colored ears and humoristic look make the piece look animated and is a beautiful home or office decor item. Ideal as a desktop gift for the office. The ceramic cup is 3.5 Inches by 3.5 Inches and weighs 1.20 Lbs. SORRY THIS ITEM IS SOLD! PLEASE BROWSE OTHER CERAMIC SCULPTURES BY THE ARTIST. Learn More$129.00
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SAN JOSE -- One of the 18 resident advisers fired last month by San Jose State University calls the move a "shameful" public relations stunt meant to mute criticism from a task force looking into the school's troubling racial climate.
Adam Remelman, a senior engineering major and a resident adviser since his sophomore year, is the only former RA who has spoken out about the controversial firings, which school officials called a private "personnel matter" resulting from "underage drinking" in a residence hall.
But Remelman, 22, says the harsh discipline was more about the school "covering its back side" as the campus was still seething with anger over hate crime charges against four white freshmen for racially bullying a black student who lived in their dorm suite. That case triggered the creation of a special task force in February to look into the campus' racial climate and resulted in a $5 million claim against the school by the 18-year-old and his parents.
Task force members had wondered how an RA ignored the Confederate flag in the suite and the victim complaining about a bike lock being snapped around his neck by his suitemates.
"When the hate crime happened last fall, the RAs were unfairly targeted by the media, the task force and the president of the university," Remelman said of the employees, who must often walk a fine line because they're both students and managers.
He charged that when the school three months later fired the RAs, it was simply a way to show the task force how tough it can be with the student employees, who live among other students in exchange for free room, meals and a modest salary.
Remelman, who lived in the same dorm where the racial incident occurred but was not responsible for monitoring the suite in question, said the "underage drinking" charges amounted to a ruse. And he accused the school of performing a shallow investigation and meting out unreasonably harsh punishments.
When this newspaper questioned university officials about Remelman's accusations about the quality of the school's probe, they said they would only reply in writing.
"The incident in question was thoughtfully investigated," wrote Victor Culatta, director of University Housing Services, "and actions taken were based solely on the results of that investigation. ... The actions were unrelated to the alleged hate crime or the task force review."
'Huge raver'
According to Remelman, the troubles began early in the spring term when an anonymous letter to the administration alleged that the RAs held a "huge raver" that involved "tons of underage drinking." Remelman said the school then looked into the accusations using standards that fell far short of what RAs learn during their training.
"We are taught to ask probing questions and then to write detailed reports of our findings," Remelman said. He contends the university did none of that but, instead, was in a rush to dish out punishment.
Remelman said two advisers were fired outright, but the others were given a choice by Stephanie Hubbard, associate director of residential life, to "resign" or be "fired." He chose to be fired, adding that losing the RA jobs was a hardship for all 18 students because they had to move out of the dorms immediately. He said the remaining RAs told him that staff shortages led to overwhelming problems with dorm discipline.
"It was ludicrous," Remelman said, "to fire that many RAs at once."
Culatta's response: "Residence halls remained staffed" because new RAs hired to start next fall were immediately put to work.
After the hate crimes became public and the task force was formed, members of the panel were quickly critical of RAs, questioning how none of them spotted obvious signs of racial trouble in the freshman suite. Remelman said the university was humiliated by all the publicity and thus overreached when it came to rumors about a dorm party.
Ominous feeling
"The idea was for the RAs still left on campus to have some time together before heading home for the holidays," Remelman said of the party, held just before Christmas break. He said the suite of a graduating RA was set up according to accepted rules about drinking: A bedroom was designated "the over 21 room," and everyone understood the prevailing codes of conduct.
"It was a party and there were people there under 21, but not in the alcohol room," Remelman said of the hour and 45-minute gathering. "And nothing bad happened."
But three months later, word came that all RAs needed to immediately set up meetings with Natina Gurley, a campus housing officer. "That felt ominous," Remelman said. And as the interviews proceeded, he added, "clusters of information and misinformation" confirmed the RAs' initial suspicions that the university was engaged in a witch hunt.
Remelman said his interviewer seemed so uninterested in what he had to say that he concluded that "they had already decided who they were going to fire." And something else bothered him: Many RAs who had attended the party were not fired.
That fact made Remelman theorize that during the private, one-on-one interviews, some RAs, desperate to keep their jobs, "were in there lying, trying not to get into trouble, trying to cover their asses and feeling guilty about whatever names they mentioned."
Responded Culatta: "While we can't discuss specific personnel actions, the incident in question was thoughtfully investigated; actions taken were based solely on the results of that investigation and in consultation with the university's Office of Human Resources."


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chapter 1
- If the story evolves into a book, the chapters will have titles.
- Rather than building up the connection behind the idea in the title, the ten chapters in this book dwell with secondary hypotheses whose arguments are haphazardly repeated.
- The three main chapters of the book were first given in 2000 as part of a Columbia University lecture series on American culture.
- My mother covered him with blankets, and a neighbor phoned the local chapter of the Humane Society for help.
- Many of our California Delegates represent our local chapters, and work with the state association to give us a greater presence in these elections.
- He serves as president of the local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and he is a licensed commercial pilot.
- One of the more controversial parts of the new church order is the decision to give Parish Councils, not the cathedral chapters, the power to hire clergy.
- Most northern chapters of the chivalric orders had salles like this one, and the weather raging outside the thick walls reminded Charrow of why that was.
- In 1304 he was present at the general chapter of the Dominican order held at Toulouse.
- They might be able to consign the civil war to a tragic chapter of history.
- The story of Mexican lynching is not a footnote in history but rather a critical chapter in the history of Anglo western expansion and conquest.
- Last year marked a new chapter in the history of information security.
- Yesterday brought us a chapter of disasters.
- It is the latest in a chapter of accidents since the defending champions arrived in France over a month ago.
- 'Its been a chapter of adventures,' he said.
chapter and verse
- An exact reference or authority: she can give chapter and verse on current legislationMore example sentences
- Crossing the Line is a real eye opener, with the author providing chapter and verse on the personalities in the sport, both human and equine, and the way trainers, jockeys and owners can and do bend the rules.
- Plenty of tourists or visitors will not know the exact titles of the attractions they are looking for, and why should they know chapter and verse?
- Ask a Scotsman, Irishman or Welshman about their patron saint and the odds are they will give you chapter and verse - along with an exaggerated story about what they did on the last St Andrew's, St Patrick's or St David's Day.
Middle English: from Old French chapitre, from Latin capitulum, diminutive of caput 'head'.
Latin capitulum literally meant 'little head' from caput, but could also be used to mean, among other things, 'a heading, a section of writing, a division of a book'. This is the origin of our word chapter, though the immediate source was Old French chapitre. If you want chapter and verse for a statement or piece of information, you want to be given an exact reference or authority for it. The phrase originally referred to the numbering of passages in the Bible. See also capital
Words that rhyme with chapteradaptor, captor, raptor
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Syllabification: chap·ter
Definition of chapter in:
Chapter 11 2
- Often companies wait too long to file for Chapter 11, because most managers see it as a failure.
- But worries about the high cost of bankruptcy have kept some companies out of Chapter 11.
- A few months later, it filed for Chapter 11 and moved its base of operations to Colorado.
With allusion to Chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code.
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Syllabification: Chap·ter 11
Definition of chapter in:
Chapter 13 3
- Already, more than 60% of people who file under Chapter 13 don't complete their plans, meaning they could lose their homes and cars.
- When most companies file Chapter 13, tangible assets are sold - often to competitors, and usually for pennies on the dollar.
- Instead, more people would be required to file under Chapter 13, which requires you to repay at least part of what you owe over several years.
With allusion to Chapter 13 of the US bankruptcy code.
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Syllabification: Chap·ter 13
Chapter 7 4
- Individuals who file under Chapter 7 now will still be able to use the old rules, which is why there's been a rush to the courthouse.
- On Monday, he had decided to file for Chapter 7 at the end of the week.
- Under Chapter 7, a trustee is appointed by the court to liquidate a debtor's assets.
With allusion to Chapter 7 of the US bankruptcy code.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi baseball team held on late for a 6-5 win over Texas – Pan American on Tuesday night at Chapman Field. The game was the final midweek contest of the year for the Islanders.
They improve to 17-24 overall on the season, while the Broncs fall to 23-14 overall. Tim Keller started the game and earned the win for the Islanders, getting his first win of the season to move to 1-5 on the year. In a game designated as staff by Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Keller pitched 3.0 innings and gave up just two hits while striking out two and walking two. Trevor Belicek pitched 2.0 innings, while Marc Damon, Tyler Schnuriger, Tanner Green and Phillip Garcia pitched an inning apiece.
Garcia tied the single-season school record with his seventh save of the year, battling through two runs on three hits with one walk and one strikeout in the ninth inning to finish the game for the Islanders.
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi got on the board first with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third against the third pitcher of the game for UTPA. Kyle Danford reached on an error by the shortstop and Jordan Lee singled to right, while Danford moved to second on the hit and third on an error by the right fielder.
Drew Vest followed with an RBI on a fielder's choice to make it a 1-0 game as Lee was out at second and Danford scored. After Vest advanced to second on a wild pitch, Jonathan Gonzales continued his hot streak with an RBI single up the middle to plate Vest for a 2-0 lead.
The Islanders added another two runs in the fifth to make it a 4-0 lead. Lee started things off after getting hit by a pitch and moving to second on a groundout by Vest. Gonzales singled to the shortstop as Lee moved over to third, and Eric Weiss followed with an RBI groundout that scored Lee and moved Gonzales to second for a 3-0 lead.
Brad Porras brought Gonzales around to score on an RBI triple down the right field line to make it a 4-0 contest.
The Broncs got on the board in the top of the sixth inning with a run on two hits to cut the lead to 4-1.
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi got the run back in the bottom half of the inning as Jeramie Marek singled to leadoff the sixth, but was caught stealing to clear the bases. Stafford Brantley singled up the middle to restart the rally, and Omar Garcia pinch hit and singled to left to moved Brantley to second base. Vest singled through the left side to score Brantley and make it a 5-1 lead.
UTPA added a pair of runs in the top of the seventh, while the Islanders responded with one in the bottom half to make it a 6-3 score. Weiss started the inning with a bunt single, stole second base, moved to third on an error and came home to score on a wild pitch.
The final runs of the game came in the top of the ninth, as Garcia got the first out of the inning before giving up a pair of runs before getting the final two outs for a 6-5 final.
Vest finished the night with a team-high two RBI while picking up one hit in the game. Gonzales, Lee and Marek each had two hits, while Weiss, Porras Brantley, Garcia and Weston Montgomery each had one apiece. Gonzales, Weiss and Porras each had one RBI on the night.
Next up for the Islanders will be a three-game Southland Conference series at Chapman Field against McNeese State. The series starts on Friday with a 6 p.m. first pitch on campus.
For all the latest on Islanders Baseball, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Baseball), follow them on Twitter (@CorpusBaseball) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.


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'Girls,' Season 3, Episode 3, 'She Said OK': TV Recap
This episode felt more like a traditional "Girls" episode. It features Marnie being Marnie, a great scene between Shosh and Ray, and Gaby Hoffman as Adam's emotionally crazy sister Caroline. This story plays out against the backdrop of Hannah's 25th birthday. It's interesting to see how Adam reacts to his sister's oddities and mental instability because it contrasts with his reactions to Hannah's mental illness.
The episode starts off innocent enough: Adam must really love Hannah — he's letting her cut his hair. (Last season Hannah gave herself a very bad haircut while she was having trouble controlling her OCD). Adam gets a phone call that causes him great anxiety and makes him start to shout into the phone. Who could it be? Not the ex, right? Nope. It's worse: his sister, Caroline. She got dumped by her boyfriend, got dropped off on the side of a road and had to hitch to a bus stop and then get to Hannah and Adam's place. Immediately we can tell that there's no love lost between Adam and Caroline– he won't even let her stay with them and tells her to wipe her nose and get lost. Why? Because the sister tried to euthanize their grandmother. Adam informs Hannah in no uncertain terms: "she destroys everything in her wake. I know her better than you do. She can't stay." Later, Adam tells Hannah that his sister is mean inside and a "selfish f—ing disaster."
We're treated to a music video of Marnie singing "What I Am." It's certainly not terrible but Marnie is screaming at someone on the phone to take the video down. Charlie posted the video without Marnie's permission and the comments are quite mean.
Finally it's party time. Marnie organized, Hannah's parents paid. Hannah's mother goes on and on about how clean and put together Hannah looks, making everyone feel uncomfortable…except Caroline, who gives Hannah's dad a giant kiss on the lips. What a cool party. There's even passcode for drinks! (Banana). Laird is even there. But more importantly, all four girls are there, together, finally. "Being 25 is great," Hannah says. She tells Adam that she always has terrible birthdays and wants to try to have fun at this one. The scene with Hanna's parents, Hannah and Adam dancing is really cool. You almost think Hannah and Adam are a carefree couple.
It's only a matter of time before Caroline hits on Ray. She acts completely crazy and bites Ray. His night gets even better when he meets the guy Shosh brought. Ray works up the nerve to catch Shosh outside to say hello. It's as awkward as these things always are. Ray basically gives Shosh a rundown of how he's cleaned up his life: he's moved into Adam's old place and has a decorator making it legit. The new Grumpy's is doing well and is respected and he hired eight people and is considering naming the restaurant after himself. Then Ray says he can't be friends with Shosh and doesn't want to have to make small talk with her. All he wanted her to know was that he wasn't a failure/loser, and now he doesn't have to speak to her again.
Hannah's e-book editor, David, shows up because he got stood up on a date; suddenly Marnie is featured prominently in all Hannah's stories and Adam mumbles something about a good pleasure to make his acquaintance. David downloads Grindr on Hannah's phone and gets down to business.
Marnie gives a speech at the party, one that starts off decently enough but quickly spirals into an unfocused mess. The speech ends when Marnie invites Hannah to the stage (Hannah doesn't want to go) to sing an "encore" performance of "Take Me Or Leave Me" from "Rent," the song the duo sung at Hannah's 21st birthday. Obviously Marnie sings the part of Maureen and Hannah is Joanne. Marnie needs to sing this song to feel better about herself, especially after the "What I Am" video, but Hannah would rather be anywhere but that stage. Their song (thankfully) gets interrupted by a fight!
The fight happens because David changes the music from Smashing Pumpkins, which Ray is drowning his sorrows in, to LMFAO. Ray gets offended, yells at the DJ and then confronts David and goes on and on about "the concept of the queue" and yells "it's not fair to end things in the middle." Is he talking about the song or about relationships and life? David goes to dance somewhere else but Ray follows; David shoves Ray, Ray throws a drunken punch that misses by several miles and David shoves Ray into a table covered with glasses and bottles. Ray's face is covered in blood and David wants to "hug it out."
On the walk home Adam gives Hannah her birthday present. It's his tooth on a necklace (or maybe it's Caroline's because all their teeth were in one box, but hey, it's definitely his genetic material). Hannah loves it, obviously. This really sweet scene is RUINED by Caroline, who's standing half naked in Hannah and Adam's bathroom; she crushes a glass in her hand, cutting herself badly.
Adam is really upset. "She got in and she won," he says. He's so upset he doesn't even want to have sex.


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Food and Dining Briefs for April 23
Celebrate with McCormick & Schmick's: Thursday is celebrating "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" by offering free lunch to school-age children dining with their parent. The San Diego location is at 675 L. St., near Petco Park. There will also be a Seafood Show and Tell at 1 p.m. Go to mccormickandschmicks.com or daughtersandsonstowork.org .
Spring/summer menu at Pinnacle : The restaurant at Falkner Winery in Temecula recently rolled out its spring/summer menu, which includes new items from Chef Gianni Ciciliot, such as Shrimp Martini, Crab Cake Slider, Sweet & Spicy BBQ Shrimp and Blackened Ahi Sashimi. The winery is at 40620 Calle Contento in Temecula; call (951) 676-8231, Ext. 1, or go to falknerwinery.com .
Look out for the Bananaman: Jamba Juice kicked off its School Bananananza '09 recently with the help of its mascot, the Bananaman. The six-week program where participating locations sponsor a "Jamba School of the Week," and with a flier, 20 percent of sales are given to that school. And if the Bananaman shows up in his Jamba Bananavan at a local school or event, he'll be giving out free smoothies, coupons and more. Go to jambajuice.com or facebook.com/jambajuice .
Corvette Diner moving to Liberty Station: The landmark Corvette Diner is leaving Hillcrest and heading to Liberty Station to open this summer as The Corvette Diner & Gamers' Garage. The diner will leave its spot of 22 years on Sunday. The new location at 2965 Historic Decatur Road in San Diego will feature seating for 242 diners and a 5,000-square-foot arcade, full bar, three themed dining areas and more. Go to dinecrg.com .
Is your name Dave?: Famous Dave's BBQ, which has a location at 303 Vista Village Drive in Vista, is celebrating its namesake by offering a free entree to anyone named Dave (David works, too) on Wednesday. Any Dave must bring valid identification and be accompanied by a non-Dave who is purchasing an entree. Go to famousdaves.com .
Muffins at Mimi's: Mimi's Cafe is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its Mimi's Meaningful Muffin Search through May 15, which invites customers to visit mimiscafe.com and submit their muffin recipe. Select recipes will be featured on a menu as the Meaningful Muffin of 2009. A portion of the proceeds of sales goes to Share Our Strength, which helps feed the nation's hungry. Go to mimiscafe.com .
South Coast Winery honored with medals: Temecula's South Coast Winery earned 14 medals this month at the Jerry D. Mead New World International Wine Competition, topping last year's total of 12 medals at the contest (last year South Coast was also named California State Winery of the Year at the California State Fair). This year's win included a Best of Class for its 2008 gewurztraminer, 3 gold medals for its 2007 GVR, 2008 gewurztraminer and its Black Jack Port and 10 silvers. The Mead New World contest, held March 8-9 in Ontario, Calif., is open only to wineries in the Americas and Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Thornton wins awards Thornton Winery was recently honored with three awards, two for its Cafe Champagne Restaurant and one for owners John and Sally Thornton's humanitarian efforts. The Southern California Restaurant Writers Inc. gave Cafe Champagne a Golden Bacchus Wine Award (top wine award) and a Golden Sceptre (Five Star) Award (top overall award) last month. The Thorntons were also given the Humanitarian Award for their work through the John M. & Sally B. Thornton Foundation, which awards scholarships. Thornton is at 32575 Rancho California Road in Temecula; call (951) 699-0099 or go to thorntonwine.com .
Kitchen 1540 offers Beard House menu: Paul McCabe, executive chef at L'Auberge Del Mar's Kitchen 1540 Restaurant, is offering a prix-fixe menu this month matching the one he served March 7 at the James Beard House in Manhattan. The five-course menu focused on farm-fresh, organic produce and modern cooking techniques (foie gras torchon with tangerine pop rocks, day boat scallops with popcorn puree, kurobuta pork belly with BBQ consomme and "flexible chocolate" dessert). Cost is $115 with wine pairings or $70 without. Call (858) 793-6460.
Strawberries in Carlsbad: Carlsbad Village will hold its annual strawberry festival, "Everything Strawberry," from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 2930 Roosevelt St. The festival will include live strawberry cooking demonstrations by Captain Cook's Culinary Academy, a scavenger hunt, live music and more -- with plenty of strawberry-related treats, of course. Call (760) 434-2553.
Hacienda de Vega adds specials: The Mexican courtyard cafe in Escondido has added daily dining specials. On Mondays, children 12 and under eat free (from the children's menu) with each paid adult. On Tuesdays, get two soft beef or chicken tacos for $5 with purchase of a house margarita. On Wednesdays, Escondido residents get a 20 percent discount. On Thursdays, a $30 dinner-for-two special is offered. The restaurant has also extended its happy hour from 3 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Groups of eight or more can get a 20 percent lunch discount. Hacienda de Vega is at 2608 S. Escondido Blvd. Call (760) 738-9804.
Kashtan expands menu: The Rancho Bernardo bistro introduces three large sandwiches: the Bohemian Belly Buster, the German Schnitzel Sandwich and the Ukrainian Kiev Sandwich. Kashtan is at 12125 Alta Carmel Court, San Diego. Call (858) 485-5856
Friars Folly adds lunch, more: San Marcos-based Friars Folly Wine Cellar now serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and brunch at noon Sundays. It is also offering a "Sunday Tax Relief Program," featuring mimosas and sangria for $3. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean Spanish cuisine and offers live entertainment several nights a week in Old California Restaurant Row at 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd. Call (760) 736-8035.
AquaTerra adds sushi happy hour: AquaTerra Restaurant at the Pala Mesa Resort is offering 50 percent off sushi rolls from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays, along with nightly beer and sake specials. Pala Mesa is at 2001 Old Highway 395 in Fallbrook. Call (800) 722-4700.
Pizza and beer: Flippin' Pizza announces a partnership with locally based Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Flippin' Pizza chain owner Patrick Farley (whose chain also includes Knockout Pizzeria stores) is offering Strauss beers on tap at his restaurants in Vista, Carlsbad and Oceanside. Visit www.flippinpizza.com .
Oceanaire announces new GM: Oceanaire Seafood Room San Diego has hired Philip Shayne as its new general manager. Shayne most recently served as general manager for Chef Allen's in Aventura, Fla., which under his management achieved a No. 1 Zagat rating and an International Star Diamond Award. Before that he worked at restaurants in New York including Five Crowns, Morton's of Chicago, Palladin and Barton G. Oceanaire, at 400 J St., is best known for its celebrity chef and partner, "Top Chef" finalist Brian Malarkey. Call (619) 858-2277.
"Top Chef" contestant opens barbecue joint: Frankie "The Bull" Terlozi, who participated on the second season of Bravo's "Top Chef" TV cooking challenge series, has opened his own restaurant, Frankie the Bull's BBQ, in San Diego. The restaurant will specialize in serving smoked meats and comfort food using locally farmed ingredients. Terlozi's stint on "Top Chef" is remembered for his expertise at barbecue, his outspoken personality and his cooking-by-taste style. Frankie the Bull's BBQ is at 1127 W. Morena Blvd. Call (619) 276-2855.
Keyways introduces tasting glasses: Temecula's Keyways Vineyard & Winery has shattered the tradition of stemmed wine goblets by introducing stemless tumblers for members of its Master Key Wine Club. Popular in Europe, the new glasses are sturdier, less likely to tip over and easier to clean. Purists prefer holding the stem of a wine glass to keep their body heat from warming the wine, so Keyways is chilling the tumblers before serving white wine (traditionally served chilled).
Savory wine deals: Savory Casual Fare in Encinitas introduces a Half Bottle-Half Price wine menu, which features many international wines and is available all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The restaurant at 267 El Camino Real also offers a Sunset Supper menu -- a three-course dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday for $29. Call (760) 634-5556 or go to savorycasualfare.com .
Valley View to expand buffet: Valley View Casino is adding 90 seats to its buffet dining area. The buffet offers fresh seafood, sushi and steaks as well as Asian, Italian, Mexican and American stations. Lunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner is served from 4 to 10 p.m. The casino is at 16300 Nyemii Pass Road in Valley Center. Call (866) VIEW-WIN or go to valleyviewcasino.com .
El Pollo Loco bailout: El Pollo Loco is offering menu specials to help customers in the down economy. The "Family Stimulus Plan" is a six-piece meal of legs and thighs for $4.99, a half-pound Classic Chicken Burrito for $1.99 and a Taco al Carbon for 69 cents. Go to elpolloloco.com for locations.
Suite & Tender weekday event: Suite & Tender, the restaurant at Se San Diego Hotel downtown, will have "Rush Hour Retreat," an after-work escape, from 5 to 8 p.m. weekdays with half-price cocktails, a bottomless glass of selected wines for $20 and more. Call (619) 515-3003.
Rubio's Taco Tuesday deal: The special has been around for awhile, but the restaurant is sending out a reminder for cash-strapped fish taco lovers: Every Tuesday beginning at 2:30 p.m., Rubio's World Famous Fish Tacos are $1.25 each. Go to rubios.com .
Barona lunch buffet: Barona Resort & Casino's Ranch House Buffet will be available for $8.95 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 30. Barona is at 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside. Call (619) 443-2300 or go to barona.com .
Ivy Rooftop celebrates spring: The Ivy Rooftop at the Ivy Hotel is offering "Rise & Shine" breakfast and lunch menus on the weekends at 600 F St. in San Diego. Breakfast is served from 7 to 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rooftop is also serving Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday with a $5 cocktail menu and half-price wines by the glass. Call (619) 814-1000.
Cool beans: California Tea & Coffee Brewery in Temecula recently expanded its menu to include French Roast beans from The Healthy Bean, which will do promotional tastings at the store at 40315-A Winchester Road in Temecula. The beans, which can also be bought to take home, are infused with acai berry, green tea, pomegranate, blueberry and grapeseed. The Temecula store is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call (951) 693-5727.
Dining events
Rhythm & Vine, a Music & Wine Festival: The Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego hosts a fundraising gala featuring tastings by 40 wineries and 30 restaurants from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Westfield North County in Escondido. The program will include live music by Diamond is Forever, Crossroads and the Classical Jazz Trio, and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 for general admission or $125 for VIP tickets, which entitle bearers to a private after-party. Call (858) 578-9463.
"Thirsty Thursdays": Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas and San Diego's Dining Details personal chef service host "Spring Fling," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The menu (with notes from the sommelier) has six wine samples and six generous appetizers (Chino Farms spring produce, salmon tartare, duck confit, braised cherries and more). Cost is $55. Reserve to (619) 200-8977. Meritage is at 162 S. Rancho Santa Road.
Disney's California Food and Wine Festival : Disney will expand its fourth annual celebration of California food and winemakers to a six-week program from Friday through June 7, featuring daily free demonstrations and ticketed food and wine events at Disney's California Adventure park and throughout the Disney resort in Anaheim. Among the more than 600 events planned for the festival are culinary demonstrations, children's programs and wine and spirits seminars. There will be "Behind the Scenes" ticketed events with celebrity chefs and winemakers, tasting tours, World Celebration Dinners, and a beginning and advanced wine tasting classes by Michael Jordan, master sommelier at Disney's Napa Rose restaurant at the Grand Californian resort, which was recently ranked Orange County's No. 1 restaurant by Zagat Guide voters. For a full schedule of events, visit disneyland.com/foodandwine .
Mount Palomar Winery 40th anniversary winemaker dinner: Temecula's Mount Palomar Winery winemaker Craig Boyd will host a five-course anniversary dinner with wine pairings from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The Fay Brothers will perform. Cost is $90 (or $75 for Wine Club members). Mount Palomar is at 33820 Rancho California Road. Call (951) 676-5047, Ext. 118.
Meet the Chefs of Del Mar: The 13th annual fundraiser for Casa de Amparo will feature poolside tastings from 15 top Del Mar restaurants from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hilton Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Participants include Pamplemousse Grille, Sbicca, Addison, Silks, Red Tracton's, Pacifica Del Mar, Poseidon, Paradise Grille, Pacific Coast Grill, Americana, Epazote, Il Fornaio, Jake's Del Mar and others. Tickets are $100 (VIP tickets are $150). Call (760) 754-5500, Ext. 28.
150 Grand Cafe specials: Escondido's 150 Grand Cafe is offering weekly $35 three-course prix-fixe dinner specials with a different menu every week. It is also offering a fish and chips dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday nights for $15.95 and a prime rib dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday nights for $17.95. 150 Grand Cafe is at 150 W. Grand Ave. in Escondido; call (760) 738-6868.
Decanter family dinners: The recently opened restaurant and wine lounge is offering family-style dinner for $45 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month. The dinners are made to serve a family or four; reservations are requested. Decanter is at 18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe, in the Cielo Hillside Village. Go to decanterwinelounge.com or call (858) 756-9333:
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Rosemary biscuits, spinach salad with herbed dressing, pot roast with root vegetables and mashed potato (homemade chocolate glazed donuts for $10 extra)
Get the scoop: Local Baskin-Robbins stores will host 31 Cent Scoop Night to help raise money for the National Fire Volunteer Council from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Baskin-Robbins will make a $100,000 donation to the National Junior Firefighter Program; additional funds from the scoop night will go to local firehouses. Go to baskinrobbins.com/31cent .
Dining Out for Life: Subaru's 19th annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser for HIV/AIDS will take place on April 30. More than 3,500 restaurants nationwide will donate a portion of sales that day toward HIV/AIDS programs within their community. In San Diego, more than 35 restaurants have signed up, and will donate up to 25 percent of the day's proceeds. For a list of participating restaurants, visit diningoutforlife.com/sandiego/participating .
Wine, design event: The Westgate Hotel hosts "Wine, Dine and Design" at 5 p.m. April 30 at its gourmet deli. The hotel's floral designer will conduct a floral class while appetizers and wine are served. Cost is $40 per person; call (619) 557-3698 or go to westgatehotel.com . The hotel is at 1055 Second Ave. in San Diego.
Vivace wine dinner: Vivace at the Four Seasons is hosting a Palmina Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 1. The five-course dinner with cuisine by Chef Bryant Wigger is $85 per person. The Four Seasons is at 7100 Four Seasons Point in Carlsbad. Call (760) 603-3773.
Free fro yo: The Oceanside location of Golden Spoon will offer free frozen yogurt for everyone from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at its store at 4160 Oceanside Blvd., Suite 169, in Oceanside. Call (760) 940-9866.
Taste of the Nation: The annual Taste of the Nation food fest, with tastings by more than 25 chefs from restaurants including Red Marlin, Quarter Kitchen, Pacifica Del Mar, Anthology and more, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. May 3 at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit Share Our Strength's program to end childhood hunger in San Diego and elsewhere. Order at tasteofthenation.org .
Escondido Downtown Restaurant Week: Downtown restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe menus on Sundays-Thursdays, May 3 through 15. Participants will offer either $20 or $30 menus. They include A Delight of France, 150 Grand Cave, Vincent's, Sushi Yama, Tango Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bistro 221, Vinz Wine Bar, R. O'Sullivan's and Hichizuki. Contact restaurants directly for reservations.
"Mama's Day" 2009: Nearly 70 restaurants will participate in the annual fundraiser for Mama's Kitchen from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 8 at the Hyatt Aventine in La Jolla. "Top Chef" contestants Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire and Richard Sweeney of Confidential, as well as Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien, and chefs from the region's top restaurants will prepare tastings. Tickets are $125 for general admission and $250 for VIP admission. Proceeds benefit Mama's Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides meal delivery for the critically ill. Visit mamaskitchen.org .
Beach to Brewery Beer + Music Fest: The sixth annual Surfrider Foundation fundraiser will feature 20 beers on tap and live music by local indie bands from 2 to 7 p.m. May 9 at the Karl Strauss Brewing Co. in Pacific Beach. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door, which entitles ticketholder to five tastings. Visit karlstrauss.com .
Tango launches Sunset Menu: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido is offering its Sunset Menu for those seated in the dining room by 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The $25 menu features three courses. Tango is at 417 W. Grand Ave.; call (760) 747-5000 or go to tangoongrand.com .
Roll Out The Barrel: This wine and food tasting event, presented by San Diego County Credit Union, is set for 5:30 p.m. May 16 and benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Roll Out The Barrel will feature several wineries and restaurants, including Mi Sueno Winery and Brigantine, and will put on concerts by several local musicians, including Eve Selis and A.J. Croce, at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites, 2303 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego. Tickets for unlimited tastings are $100, or $175 for VIP Lounge admission. Go to makeawishgala.com .
Taste of Little Italy: Mark your calendar for the annual food tour of this downtown San Diego district from 5 to 9 p.m. May 27. This year's list of participating restaurants and ticket prices has not been announced. For updates, visit tasteoflittleitalysd.com .
Fresh Farm dinner: Loews Coronado Bay Resort offers "Farmers, Foragers and Fishermen," a seasonal dinner series that allows guests to dine with the purveyors who produce, harvest and catch the ingredients for their meal. The next event at Loew's Mistral Restaurant, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 4, will feature micro- and petite greens and edible flowers from Fresh Origins farm. Cost is $48. Call (619) 424-4000, Ext. 4476.
Encinitas Wine Festival: Quail Botanical Gardens will host the Encinitas Rotary Club's annual wine-tasting event from 5 to 8 p.m. June 6 at 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. Attendees will support local charities while enjoying a celebration of international wines and gourmet food at the outdoor festival. The event also will feature live music and a silent auction. Cost is $75 to $500, with the option to choose among 12 charities of choice. For tickets, call (760) 753-7343 or visit encinitaswinefestival.com .
Microbrew fest at Pechanga: Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula is hosting the Pechanga Microbrew Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity from 1 to 5 p.m. June 20 in its Grand Ballroom at 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. Participating breweries include Stone Brewing Co., Port, The Lost Abbey, Alesmith, Coopers and more. The festival is $40 per person (21 and up, of course) and includes a souvenir glass, entertainment, access to a chili cook-off and more. Call (877) 711-2WIN or go to pechanga.com .
Taste of Adams Avenue: More than 30 restaurants will offer tastings at this self-guided culinary tour of the San Diego neighborhoods of Kensington, Normal Heights and North Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (619) 233-5008.
Celebrate the Craft at Torrey Pines: Artisans and gourmet chefs will return to The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 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 Oct. 31 (dinner is $125) and a picnic on the Arroyo Terrace on Nov. 1 with food stations ($65). Call (858) 453-4420 or go to lodgetorreypines.com .
Mother's Day events
Falkner Winery, Temecula: The Pinnacle Restaurant at the Temecula winery will host a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 with offerings including a carving station, omelet station, pasta station, candy store, fresh seafood and more. Live entertainment will also be offered. Guests over 21 receive one free glass of champagne or mimosa. Brunch is $54.95 per person ($49.95 for wine club members) and $24.50 for children ages 6-12 ($19.95 for wine club members' children). The winery is at 40620 Calle Contento; call (951) 676-8231, Ext. 1, or go to falknerwinery.com .
George's California Modern, La Jolla: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10, George's California Modern will serve brunch with several selections for each course, including mushroom-ricotta ravioli with spring peas and asparagus, brioche French toast with Carlsbad strawberries, California Petrale sole with spring onions and asparagus and more. George's is at 1250 Prospect St.; call (858) 454-4244 or go to georgesatthecove.com .
Grand Del Mar, Del Mar: The award-winning resort is offering several options on its grounds for Mother's Day. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a brunch buffet will be served in the Capella sanctuary and will include breakfast favorites, a sushi station, artisan cheese station and more. Cost is $85 per person and $30 per child ages 6-12. Call (858) 314-2000. At Amaya, an a la carte menu will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a $40 tasting menu will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. (customary dinner menu also available). Call (858) 314-2727. There will also be afternoon tea and bubbly from 2 to 4 p.m. May 8-10 in the library (starts at $36). The Grand Del Mar is at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court; go to thegranddelmar.com .
Lael's Restaurant, San Diego: The restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will host a champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 with live entertainment and more. The brunch includes a seafood bar, sushi bar, carving station, designer omeletes and more. Brunch is $49 for adults, $45 for seniors, $9.95 for children ages 4-12 and fee for children 3 and younger. Call (619) 358-4918.
The Marine Room, La Jolla: The seaside restaurant will offer a special a la carte menu from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 10. Offerings include Sansho Seven Spice Baja Prawn and Scallop, Pistachio Butter Basted Australian Lobster Tail and Mango Raspberry Creme Brulee. Marine Room is at 2000 Spindrift Drive; call (858) 459-7222 or go to marineroom.com .
Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula: The winery will host a luncheon from noon to 6 p.m. May 10 with Mediterranean BBQ, wine tasting and more. Picky B & the Stringers will provide entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person ($35 per person for wine club members) and $25 for those under 21. The winery is at 33820 Rancho California Road; call (951) 676-5047, Ext. 103, or go to mountpalomar.com .
The Palm, San Diego: Order the filet mignon dinner on May 10 and get a starter, entree and side for $39. Go to thepalm.com .
Ponte Winery, Temecula: The winery's annual Mother's Day brunch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and features a buffet (with breakfast, seafood, dessert and more) and an open bar with Ponte wines, mimosas and more. Special buffet for kids, live entertainment, face painting and more. Brunch tickets are $70 per person ($63 for wine club members) and $30 for children 12 and under ($27 for wine club member's child). Call (951) 694-9444 or goto pontewinery.com . The winery is at 35053 Rancho California Road.
Sally's Seafood on the Water, San Diego: The other restaurant at Manchester Grand Hyatt will have a breakfast buffet from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. and an a la carte all-day breakfast menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (619) 358-6740.
The Shores, La Jolla: Mother's Day buffet will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10; offerings include five-mushroom salad, blue crab-citrus ricotta ravioli salad, seafood gumbo, baked chive mashed potatoes and more. The buffet is $42 for adults, $22 for children 12 and under and $2 per year for children under 6. The Shores is at 8110 Camino del Oro; call (858) 456-0600 or go to theshoresrestaurant.com .
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar, Carlsbad: The restaurant inside the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa will kick off its "Sparkling Sundays" brunch on quite possibly the most popular day to brunch. The first one will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and will offer a brunch menu of small tastes ($2-$6 each), including Spanish-style grilled potatoes, house-smoked salmon with potato pancakes, shrimp and spinach frittata with feta cheese and tomato, and more. Champagnes and specialty drinks will also be offered. Call (760) 827-2500 or go to twenty20grill.com .
Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula: The Champagne Ballroom will honor mothers with a brunch and luncheon at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., respectively, May 10. Reservations required. Breakfast includes a buffet, a carving station, omelet station and more; lunch consists of a pasta bar, fresh fish and more. Live music, a petting zoo and photographer will accompany the meals. Tickets are $70 for adults and $34 for children 12 and under (wine club members get a 10 percent discount). Call (951) 699-9463 or go to wilsoncreekwinery.com . The winery is at 35960 Rancho California Road.
North County Culinary Academy: Chef Jenn presents a series of San Marcos ROP cooking classes from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos. Subjects include everything from basic knife skills to advanced cooking techniques. Classes are $50 each. Register to (760) 752-1272.
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 :
- Noon Friday: Learn-a-Lunch -- Cinco de Mayo; $34
- 6 p.m. Friday: Fab-Friday -- International Food and Wine Party; $59
- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Hawaiian Dinner Party; $59
- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Perfectly Cooked Pork; $59
- Noon April 30: Learn-a-Lunch -- Vegetarian Springtime Picnic; $34
- 6 p.m. April 30: Sushi Anyone?; $59
- 6 p.m. May 1: Fab-Friday -- Spring in Northwest Wine Country; $59
- 11 a.m. May 2: Cinco de Mayo Celebration (tweens only); $44
- 6 p.m. May 4: An Evening with Firefly Grill; $59
- 6 p.m. May 5: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta; $59
- 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. May 6: 5-Ingredient Main Dishes from the Kitchen Witch Pantry; $59
- 6 p.m. May 7: Seafood Madness; $59
- 11 a.m. May 8: Mommy and Me Fiesta!; $34
- 6 p.m. May 12: Cater Your Own Dinner Party; $59
- 6 p.m. May 13: My Favorite Simple Fish Recipes; $59
- Noon May 14: Learn-a-Lunch -- Light French Fare; $34
- 6 p.m. May 15: Fab-Friday -- Farmhouse Fare from California Wine Country; $59
- 11 a.m. May 16: Save Time, Save Money, Go Green; $69
- 6 p.m. May 18: An Evening with Pacifica Del Mar; $59
- 6 p.m. May 19: Spring Martini Fling; $59
- 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. May 20: American Steakhouse Cuisine; $59
- 6 p.m. May 21: Spring Dinner Party; $59
- Noon May 22: Learn-a-Lunch -- Spicy Dining; $34
- 6 p.m. May 22: Fab-Friday -- Roman Dinner Favorites; $59
- 11 a.m. May 23: Gourmet Burgers and Sandwiches (tweens only); $44
- 6 p.m. May 26: Casual Entertaining -- Gourmet Sandwiches; $59
- 6 p.m. May 27: Pucker Up -- Cooking with Citrus; $59
- 6 p.m. May 28: Japanese Cuisine for Beginners; $59
- 6 p.m. May 29: Fab-Friday -- Spanish Specialties; $59
Children cooking in Carlsbad: Captain Cook's Culinary Academy for Kids hosts weekly cooking classes for children with a new, all-organic menu every week: "Lil Explorers" (ages 4-7) from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays; and "First Mates" (ages 7 to 13), 3:30-5 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays; and for the older kids (ages 13-18), 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes cost from $40 or $120 for four. Captain Cook's is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite C. Call (760) 431-2278 or go to www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com .
- This week: Earth Week -- Local asparagus/mushroom tarts, chocolate-dipped orange shortbreads
- Next week: Cinco de Mayo -- Zesty Mexican pie, guacamole, sweet apple burrito
- 11 a.m. May 9: Mother-and-me tea workshop -- Zucchini and bacon quiche, mini cream scones with cranberries, strawberry vanilla parfaits, raspberry heart cakes, lemonade or tea; $65 for mother and child, $20 for each additional child (reservations required)
- Week of May 4: Mother's Day brunch -- Three-cheese omeletes, orange muffins with turkey and cranberry, strawberry maple shortcakes
- Week of May 11: Italian Fresco -- Homemade fettuccini with cauliflower alfredo sauce, panzanella bread salad, lemon biscotti
- Week of May 18: Cooking with Herbs -- Fresh thyme and mozzarella quiche, cheddar dill biscuits, melon with papaya mint sauce
- Week of May 25: Asian fusion -- Lettuce wraps (veggie or chicken), avocado California rolls, banana mango spring rolls with chocolate
Captain Cook's adult classes: Captain Cook's Culinary Academy for Kids is hosting adult cooking classes at 7 p.m. Thursdays or 11 a.m. Fridays this month. All classes are $45 (or $150 for four). Captain Cook's is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite C, Carlsbad. Call (760) 431-2278 or go to www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com .
- This week: Sandwich workshop
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:
- 11 a.m. July 13-17: Macy's Kids in the Kitchen with Janet Burgess; $175
- 11 a.m. July 27-31: Macy's Kids in the Kitchen with Janet Burgess; $175
- 11 a.m. Aug. 3-7: Macy's Teens in the Kitchen with five local chefs; $210
Culinary series at The Grand Del Mar: These monthly two-hour sessions take place year-round, conducted by the resort's chefs. Classes are limited; call (858) 314-2000. The Grand Del Mar is at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court. Upcoming:
- 10 a.m. May 9: Just For Kids -- McLeod leads a hands-on session with Stuffed French Toast With Creme Fraiche And Marinated Figs with fresh-squeezed juices; $75 for parent and child, $25 for an additional child (limit two per adult) (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. June 10: Wines for Summertime -- Wine Director Jesse Rodriguez will conduct wine tastings, and McLeod will suggest food pairings with each for summer lunches, dinners, picnics and more; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. July 13: A Taste for Tomatoes -- Chef William Bradley teaches how to make Tomato Vinaigrette, Oven-roasted Tomatoes and Tomato Sorbet; $95 per person (at Addison)
- 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12: Summer on Ice -- McLeod will teach how to prepare Lobster Cocktail, West Coast Oysters, Organic Shrimp, Dungeness Crab and Gazpacho; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23: A is for Apples -- McLeod will teach Apple Tart Tartin, Apple Cider and Apple Chutney; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14: Wines for Fall Feasts -- Rodriguez will present reds and whites for fall, and McLeod will present pairings such as Braised Short Ribs with Apple Puree and Seared Scallops with Parsnip Puree; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18: Save and Savor -- McLeod will teach techniques on preserving and curing. Recipes include Gravlax and Beet-Cured Salmon, Duck Confit and Pear Marmalade; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2: A Baker's Holiday -- Pastry Chef Thierry Delourneaux will demonstrate Chocolate Ganache Buche de Noel, Pumpkin Creme Brulee, Painted Cookies and Citrus Panna Cotta; $95 per person (in resort kitchen)
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 . Call to reserve a space, as classes fill up early:
- 10:30 a.m. Thursday: Paella Perfection; $49
- 6 p.m. Thursday: Spring Grilling, Indoors and Out!; $49
- 6 p.m. Friday: Friday Night Dinner Party -- Cinco de Mayo Celebration; $49
- 11 a.m. Saturday: Dining in Morocco; $49
- 11 a.m. Sunday: Calling All Kids -- Around the World; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 6 p.m. Monday: Steaks, Steaks, Steaks!; $59
- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Delicious Chicken Entrees; $49
- 6 p.m. Tuesday: International Flavors and Faces of Adoption (proceeds donated to JFS Adoption Alliance); $49
- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Fresh and Easy Dinner Party; $49
- 10:30 a.m. April 30: One-Dish Meals; $49
- 6 p.m. April 30: Margaritaville; $49
- 6 p.m. May 1: Friday Night Dinner Party -- French Dinner; $49
- 1 p.m. May 2: Hands-on Basic Sushi; $69
- 11 a.m. May 3: Calling All Kids -- Tic Tac Dough; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 6 p.m. May 4: Sweet and Savory Spring Temptations; $59
- 10:30 a.m. May 5: Quick and Easy Lunch -- San Diego Style; $29
- 6 p.m. May 5: Elegant Entertaining on a Budget; $49
- 6 p.m. May 6: Party Food for Special Guests; $49
- 10:30 a.m. May 7: Economical Cooking for One or Two; $44
- 6 p.m. May 7: Cooking with Citrus; $49
- 6 p.m. May 8: Restaurant-style Seafood Dishes; $59
- 11 a.m. May 9: Basic Breads; $44
- 6 p.m. May 11: Ribbing It!; $59
- 10:30 a.m. May 12: Everyday Easy Eats; $49
- 6 p.m. May 12: The Sauce Goddess -- Eating Lean and Full of Flavor; $49
- 6 p.m. May 13: South of the Border Celebration; $49
- 10:30 a.m. May 14: Delicious Dishes Featuring Asparagus; $49
- 6 p.m. May 14: Tapas and Sangria (a fundraiser for Les Dames D'Escoffier International, San Diego chapter); $49
- 6 p.m. May 15: Delicious Dishes for Blue Cheese Lovers!; $49
- 11 a.m. May 16: Calling All Kids -- Science Project; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 9 a.m. May 17: Nijiya Japanese Market Tour; $49
- 6 p.m. May 18: Eating Italian -- Rome; $49
- 10:30 a.m. May 19: Chinese Stir-Fry; $44
- 6 p.m. May 19: Enjoy, It's Gluten Free!; $49
- 6 p.m. May 20: Delicious Fish; $49
- 10:30 a.m. May 21: Thai One On; $49
- 6 p.m. May 21: One Dish Meals -- Casseroles for All Occasions; $49
- 6 p.m. May 22: Friday Night Dinner Party -- Pacific Rim Cuisine; $49
- 11 a.m. May 23: Hands On Tamales; $69
- 10:30 a.m. May 26: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts; $49
- 6 p.m. May 26: Enchanting Indian Cuisine; $49
- 6 p.m. May 27: Going Hog Wild; $49
- 10:30 a.m. May 28: Trader Joe's -- Mega Flavors in Minutes; $44
- 6 p.m. May 28: Fast and Fabulous Chicken Breasts; $49
- 6 p.m. May 29: Foodies Night Out -- Mediterranean Style; $49
- 11 a.m. May 30: Beef It Up!; $49
- 2 p.m. May 31: Basic Knife Skills; $49
- 6 p.m. June 1: Steaks, Steaks, Steaks!; $59
- 11:30 a.m. June 2: Quick and Easy Lunch -- California Wine Country Style; $29
- 6 p.m. June 2: Mastering the Grill; $49
- 6 p.m. June 3: Delicious and Easy Rice Bowls; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 4: Back to Basics -- Simple Home Cooking; $49
- 6 p.m. June 4: Wholesome Foods -- Vegetarian Cuisine; $49
- 6 p.m. June 5: Entertaining on a Budget -- Hearty Party; $49
- 11 a.m. June 6: Canning for Dummies -- Beginning Home Canning; $44
- 11 a.m. June 7: Calling All Kids -- Sing Around the Campfire; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 6 p.m. June 8: Italian Style Grilling; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 9: Light and Healthy Everyday Entrees; $49
- 6 p.m. June 9: My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class; $49
- 6 p.m. June 10: Do-ahead Father's Day Dinner; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 11: Hot Off the Grill; $49
- 6 p.m. June 11: Entertaining Entrees with Wines Under $10; $49
- 6 p.m. June 12: Friday Night Dinner Party -- Gourmet Sandwiches for Casual Entertaining; $49
- 11 a.m. June 13: Hands-on -- On Techniques in Vegetable Carving; $49
- 6 p.m. June 15: The "Man" Class; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 16: Hands-on Cake Decorating; $59
- 6 p.m. June 16: De-mystifying Convection Cooking; $49
- 6 p.m. June 17: Seafood and More!; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 18: Hands-on Tamales; $69
- 6 p.m. June 18: Martinis and Grilling -- Delicious Combinations; $59
- 6 p.m. June 19: Cooking with Beer; $59
- 11 a.m. June 20: Entertaining at Home -- Southwestern Tapas and Sangria; $49
- Noon June 20: Wusthof Knife Sharpening Event; $2 donation
- 4 p.m. June 20: Wusthof Trident Knife Maintenance and Seminar; $10
- 6 p.m. June 22: Pucker Up, It's Lemons!; $44
- 11:30 a.m. June 23: Quick and Easy Lunch -- Sensational Summer Food; $29
- 6 p.m. June 23: Basic Knife Skills; $49
- 6 p.m. June 24: Cool Summer Do-ahead Appetizers; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 25: Chinese Dinner Party; $44
- 6 p.m. June 25: Summer Salad Suppers; $49
- 6 p.m. June 26: Friday Night Dinner Party -- Hawaiian Flavors; $49
- 1 p.m. June 27: Hands-on Basic Sushi; $69
- 9 a.m. June 28: Nijiya Japanese Market Tour; $49
- 11 a.m. June 28: Calling All Kids -- Pasta Makes Perfect; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 6 p.m. June 29: An Evening with Kensington Grill; $49
- 10:30 a.m. June 30: Fast, Fresh and Easy Everyday Dishes; $49
- 6 p.m. June 30: Keeping it Simple -- Full Flavor with Few Ingredients; $49
- 6 p.m. July 1: Tuscan al Fresco; $49
- 10:30 a.m. July 2: We All Scream For Ice Cream!; $44
- 6 p.m. July 2: Backyard BBQ Entrees with Marinades and Rubs; $49
- 6 p.m. July 6: Homemade Ravioli -- The Lotsa Pasta Way; $49
- 10:30 a.m. July 7: Great Sauces on Simple Grilled Entrees; $49
- 6 p.m. July 7: Hands On Tamales; $69
- 6 p.m. July 8: Hands On Advanced Sushi -- Beyond the Basics; $69
- 10:30 a.m. July 9: Authentic Vietnamese; $49
- 6 p.m. July 9: Fresh, Fast Fish; $49
- 6 p.m. July 10: Friday Night Dinner Party -- Asian BBQ; $49
- 11 a.m. July 11: Working with Phyllo Dough; $49
- 11 a.m. July 12: Calling All Kids -- Dinner & a Movie; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
- 6 p.m. July 13: Understanding Miso; $59
- 10:30 a.m. July 14: Teens Only -- Basic Knife Skills; $49
- 6 p.m. July 14: The Greatness of Garlic; $49
- 6 p.m. July 15: Vegetarian Delight; $49
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 rozsweetartstudio.com .
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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 .
Fifty Barrels Winery and Tasting Room: Host tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 106, Oceanside.
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: Monthly blind tasting; $5
- 5 p.m. Saturday: "Bring Your Special Bottle" Sours; $20
- 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Belgian Ales Dupont & Scaldis Brewery; $5
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 .
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.
Vino100: Wine tasting events offered every evening at 5 p.m. at its store at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Also, on Wednesdays in April, dollar tastings are offered. Call (760) 591-9113 or go to vino100sanmarcos.com .
- Friday and Saturday: Earth Day Organic Tasting; $15
Vinz Wine Bar: Full restaurant menu with wide wine menu by the glass or bottle. Wine tastings from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Tastings, from $5 to $10, come with charcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays and outdoor patio dining. Vinz is at 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Call (760) 743-8466 or vinzwinebar.net .
The Wine Spot: Hosts tastings from 2-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; noon-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays at 2801 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad. Six tastings and an appetizer ($20). House tastings any time ($15). 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.
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you northern nancies have no place in the beautiful game why would you waste your dole money on watching paint dry?Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Does it? Given the 'Northern' jibe you obviously support a southern team. As a wild guess I'd say Arsenal. So that'll be one more FA Cup final appearance for us than you (whoever you support given it's not a club from Football's heartland - THE NORTH).
How many southern clubs have won the European Cup then? Ummmm none, that's how many. And they aren't likely to soon either. Compare the number of Arsenal or Chelsea league championship titles with the number won by United or Liverpool lately have you? Thought not...
Take your cliched, ignorant views and shove them up your ar**.
A Yahoo! User Dec 7, 2012 06:12 Flag
shouldn't you be shagging your sister or brother I know you lot down south like that kind of things after a glass of pims
Dole money? I bet you've never done any real work in you life! a day in a factory would leave you wasted, but then you southern snobs look down on proper work, ie anythink more physical than a keyboard
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shouldn't you be shagging your sister or brother I know you lot down south like that kind of thing after a glass of pims


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Headlines for Thursday:
- Setting up financial details (475 words)
- An alien experience (353 words)
- Sharing the link love (420 words)
- Maximizing IBM time: take advantage of skills centre, meeting people for lunch, browsing the stacks, doing tech briefs, take a closer look at torolab adoption of technologies
- VPN: just don't disappear. Go to IBM once a week.
- Check the schedule and register
- Protocol, and eventually ethics approval
- Conference paper: dogear visualizations
- Aug: how to partition into subpopulations
- Milestone: List of possible data sources (and idea of content) and contacts and what they're willing to talk about
- Schedule, revise at the end of August. Sept
- Cambridge trip: present visualizations, talk about research plan, get people excited, ask people for help
- CASCON: Hack Night - students, Ruby on Rails and mashup workshop,
- Greater IBM initiative
- Fellowship: Mark
- Feb look at job market. Hiring in June?
|@1630 Deposit checks
|@1700 Meet Mark about research
|@1930 Jazz choir practice
|Transfer some money into checking account
|Check out clinic
|Greet Marvin Pascual happy birthday
|Set up banking at TD
1. Setting up financial details: 14:55
Von Totanes and I are at the TD Canada Trust at Bay and Bloor to set up accounts. I've decided to finally go for the secured credit card so that I can establish a credit history, which will be handy later on.
I'm going for the CAD 1000 limit credit card because I find myself occasionally needing to book a flight. It's still not going to be enough to book a flight home, but that's okay: we need to start somewhere. Two options:
- Open a checking account and maintain a minimum daily balance of CAD 1500 in order to avoid monthly fees of CAD 3.45.
- Secure the deposit with CAD 1000 in a 1-year GIC with 3.75% interest, freeing up CAD 500 to put into, say, my 4% savings account. Open the checking account and pay monthly fees of CAD 3.45, but avoid keeping a minimum balance. EARN: 57.50 SPEND: 41.40 NET: +16.10
Approach 2 earns me CAD 16 extra per year, compared to the opportunity cost of tying up CAD 1500 in a non-interest-bearing account. For the purposes of simplifying my life, however, I don't mind giving that up for now. If I were here for longer, I might've secured it with a longer-term GIC, maybe even get up to 4%.
To simplify matters, I'll probably also do most of my banking at TD. The savings account offers 3% interest with a minimum balance of CAD 5000.
The savings account has a maximum of two transactions per month, so I can't do the kind of financial juggling I'm doing with PCFinancial, but I guess it'll work out better in the long run. The account's actually a better deal than my previous PCFinancial savings account, but I'm on the 4% savings account at PCFinancial now, so I'll need to think about that for a bit.
I think I'll start off by just using the checking account at TD for a while, using it to autopay my credit card and transferring more money into it once in a while. It's handy because it's another way I can get cash; their daily withdrawal limit is higher. I'm going to need to be more careful managing my accounts and making sure I'm keeping track of everything.
I'll close my Scotiabank USD account, at least. I'll keep the PCFinancial savings account for the extra 1% (which is still quite an amount), move most of my current account to TD, and keep a checking account at PCFinancial for bill payments, checking, and the occasional debit transaction. I can use the TD account to pay rent every month in order to make sure the account is active, and I'll use scheduled transfers to make sure the money is there each month. I'll also top it up right after I charge something, treating it as a charge card.
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2. An alien experience: 15:46
I've been in Canada for a year, and from time to time I still feel very alien. Last night, I mispronounced "adolescence". In moments of inattention, I often forget how to pronounce words I already know, because I just "read" them in my mind. Sometimes I try to use a word I've never even heard someone else say. When this is brought to my attention, I accept and remember the correction--but it's difficult for me to squelch that sudden feeling of insecurity, of feeling different.
My accent grows thicker the longer I stay here--or is it just that I notice it more? I pause more, gesture more, stumble over words more than I remember doing. And yes, from time to time, I say things that people don't understand until I repeat myself or spell things out. It distracts them from what I'm trying to say. (Although it does show that they're paying attention! =) )
One way to deal with this is to learn the phonetic alphabet and read the dictionary. Computer-based dictionaries tend to not have pronunciation guides. Web-based ones don't let me flip through them for random words, although I think I should scale back on that a bit and focus more on great combinations of words. I sound too bookish already.
The best thing to do, I suppose, is to listen. I need to listen to more things. I need to listen to people with wide vocabularies and well-expressed thoughts. I really should format that iPod or do some other magic so that I can connect it to my laptop and make the most of it.
I need to be exposed to the sound of other people's voices. My media diet is almost entirely print and web. I don't watch television, and I hardly listen to the radio. I should fix that at least with audiobooks and podcasts.
And maybe I can pay more attention to the experience created by sound... It takes a certain skill to form sentences that sound good. I should learn that. It'll be fun. =) Right, there's something I need to work on.
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3. Sharing the link love: 19:14
People who visit my blog instead of reading it on an RSS aggregator get a couple of nifty extras, including my task list and a list of e-mail messages sent. It's a personal experiment I've been running for a while now with unexpectedly positive results. People have helped me with things on my task list, and my sent mail list resulted in reminders from two people who noticed that they hadn't received some messages listed as sent--the messages had gotten stuck in my mail queue.
These things are easy for me to track because I use Planner, an insanely customizable personal information manager for the Emacs text editor. Today I realized that my list of sent e-mail is a good way to share the link love and direct you to the websites of the people I talk to, so I added a bit of code to my config.
On my computer, "E-mail to" is hyperlinked to the actual e-mail, and names are hyperlinked to their contact records. On the Web, "E-mail to" is not a hyperlink, and names are hyperlinked to people's blogs or websites.
It's a little tweak, but who knows what it'll lead to? If you end up discovering an interesting person through this, way cool. And hey, it gives people whom I write extra Google juice... =)
I might do the same for the tasks, although that requires a teensy bit more coding. Hmm.
I'm thinking of listing the subject header again. It'll give people more of an idea of what other people talk to me about. Dan Howard was concerned about privacy. I occasionally delete subjects if I think they're sensitive. Do you think I might get away with a mostly opt-out system?
Anyway, check out my actual blog every now and then! =)
Emacs Lisp code:
(defun sacha/planner-gnus-track-sent () "Add this to `message-sent-hook' to keep track of messages sent on your daily page. Result: Adds it to * E-mail sent." ;; Grab the header (let ((mail-link (concat "gnus://" gnus-newsgroup-name "/" (planner-gnus-get-message-id))) (addresses (split-string (planner-gnus-get-address "To") ", *")) text) (setq text (concat (planner-make-link mail-link "E-mail to") " " (mapconcat (lambda (address) (let (rec) ;; Look up record (setq addr (mail-extract-address-components address)) (setq rec (apply 'bbdb-search-simple addr)) (if rec (planner-make-link (concat "bbdb://" (planner-replace-regexp-in-string " " "." (bbdb-record-name rec))) (bbdb-record-name rec)) (or (car address) (cadr address))))) addresses ","))) ;; ": " ;; (message-fetch-field "Subject")))) (save-window-excursion (save-excursion (planner-goto-today) (planner-seek-to-first "E-mail sent") (insert " 1. " text "\n")))) nil) (add-hook 'message-mode-hook (lambda () (add-hook 'message-sent-hook 'sacha/planner-gnus-track-sent)))
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- E-mail to George-Cristian Bîrzan <[email protected]>
- E-mail to Phillip Smith
- E-mail to Luddite Geek
- E-mail to Francis Ocoma
- E-mail to Mark Chignell
- E-mail to Kelly Drazhal
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Metro 2033
Version and / or Patch Used: Latest Steam Update
Timedemo or Level Used: Built in Benchmark
Developer Homepage: http://www.4a-games.com/
Product Homepage: http://metro.thq.com/
Metro 2033 is an action-oriented video game with a combination of survival horror and first-person shooter elements. The game is based on the novel Metro 2033 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. It was developed by 4A Games in Ukraine and released in March 2010 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.[3] In March 2006, 4A Games announced a partnership with Glukhovsky to collaborate on the game.[4] The game was announced at the 2009 Games Convention in Leipzig;[5] a first trailer came along with the announcement.[6] A sequel was announced, currently titled Metro: Last Light.
Metro 2033 is a really intensive game like the last few we looked at, but you can see there's a clear gap between the two setups. You'd be hard pressed to suggest the AMD FX-8150 system.


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The Lake Tahoe School Bobcats cross-country team recently competed at the Tah-Neva Middle School Cross Country Championship meet at the Kahle Park Cross Country Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Two courses were set for the championships, with the sixth/seventh-grade division covering 2.13 miles and the eighth-grade division running 2.64 miles. The championship meet was comprised of 15 schools, with more than 400 runners competing from the Tahoe Basin, Reno and Carson City.
In the sixth/seventh-grade boys division, 129 runners took part in the race, with Daniel Duran leading the way for the Bobcats. Duran finished ninth with a time of 15:16. Lucas Tong finished 22nd, Max Roberts was 36th and Cole Matteson 41st.
Other impressive results for the boys were Johnny Redfern (52nd), Tommy Ornburg (65th), Zach White (69th), Cooper Lyons (82nd), Matthew Cornell (102nd) and Cole McKinley (106th). In the overall team championship, the sixth/seventh-grade boys team finished sixth with 152 points, behind champions North Tahoe with 44 points.
For the sixth/seventh-grade girls, Ellyse Kirkland ran a fantastic race to finish within a minute and a half of the winner. She crossed the line in the fifth spot with a time of 16:02.06.
With 109 girls in the race, other outstanding performances were Sophia Reed (50th), Sabrina Raydon (54th), Sarina Baratta (64th) and Clara Hart (95th).
In the eighth-grade division boys race of 2.64 miles, Noah White and John Alber, both team captains, represented the Bobcats with two great efforts. Both boys raced hard, with White enjoying a fifth-placed finish with a time of 18:51, and Alber battling hard for a 42nd-place finish in a race of 76 boys.
Coach Kris Nugent had nothing but praise for his entire team after championships.
"I am so proud of my team - not only for their efforts at championships, which were fantastic, but also for their dedication, effort and team spirit throughout the entire season," he said. "This was my largest ever team, with 21 athletes, and they represented themselves and our school amazingly.
"I wish my eighth-graders well as they move to the high school team next year, and I'm already looking forward to next season with my younger runners."
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A pair of Wisconsin parents took a decidedly modern approach toward punishing their daughter when she misbehaved recently: They confiscated her phone and used it to take several photos of themselves doing silly faces, which they subsequently uploaded to her Facebook page.
Asked what she could possibly have done to deserve such torture, her brother said: "She got fresh [with them]."
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Just wanted to see if anyone on here happened to find a disc that I lost (just completely forgot to pick up) out at Waterworks on hole 3 near one of the trees surrounding the basket. You can't really tell what the disc is because the stamp was removed, but its black with an orange sort of sunburst Godsmack looking design on it with the Dynamic Discs logo in the middle. It looks exactly like this disc:
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|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
|Not Available
|Tested Power
|1 x 150-hp Mercury Optimax
|Opt. Power
Not Available
The 182 Pro Mag's three pedestal seats can be mounted in any of six bases; the helm seat has an adjustable slider. Hydraulic steering and a tilt wheel are standard. In the top of the companion dash is a handy tackle box for your favorite lures. Just below, there's a large glove box for wallets, licenses, sunglasses and lotions.
Five Keels
Smoker Craft have been catching fish since John Smoker built his first boat in 1934, in Goshen, Indiana. Naturally, it was a wooden boat, but since 1964 the Smoker family has been building its boats in aluminum, and building them to last. The 182 Pro Mag rides on a one-piece .125 gauge bottom, double riveted to .080 sides. Hat-shaped ribs on 10" centers provide bottom support and rigidity – Smoker Craft calls this AIRS, or Advanced Integrated Rib System. Between the structural members, injected urethane foam eliminates water collection pockets, adds buoyancy and produces a quieter ride. The deck and cockpit sole are treated XL plywood, warranted for life against warp or rot, covered with UV-stabilized marine carpet. The hull is finished in twice-baked urethane paint; black is standard.
The three spoke tilt wheel connects to Sea Star hydraulic steering, making this rig easy to handle by anyone. Gauges include tachometer, speed, fuel and voltage, with a Ritchie compass, too. There's room for a fishfinder, like the Lowrance X125 on this boat. Power switches are lighted aircraft-style toggles. There's room under the helm for a second trolling battery and charger.
Most aluminum boats like the 182 Pro Mag have basic V-bottoms, but Smoker Craft adds curves in just the right places to improve handling and shorten hole shots. The company's Hydra-Lift Rolled V-Hull has integrated reverse chines that add lift aft, keeping the bow down and providing better control during acceleration. On plane, the chines knock down spray and keep the ride dry. Five external keels, one on the centerline and two on each side, also improve stability and handling, and offer extra protection against whacking a snag or underwater obstruction.
A livewell in the bow means you don't have to run all the way back to the one at the stern when the fish take your bait and you reel in an empty hook. That happens to us a lot, so this is a feature we really appreciate. Note the plug for the trolling motor (upper right); it's standard, but the motor itself is optional.
Non-Fishing Options
The 182 Pro Mag comes with all the fishing gear most folks need, other than rods, tackle and bait. Most fishermen will want to add canvas, maybe a top and side curtains or just a Bimini, but otherwise the boat's ready to go fishing with just standard equipment. But not many folks fish 100% of the time – they have families who like boating, too. For them, Smoker Craft offers a few fun options, like a stereo with MP3 port; the standard boat is tunes-free. A ski-tow eye is optional, and will be welcomed by kids not into piscatorial pursuits; ditto the available swim platform. (For options prices, contact your Smoker Craft dealer.)
An in-deck rod locker is between the helm and companion stations, under the forward casting deck. It can hold up to 8 of your favorite rigs, with room for tackle boxes, too.
Power and Performance
Maximum power for the 182 Pro Mag is a single 150-hp outboard, and from what we can see that's how most boats are rigged. Capt. Bob Smith tested the boat with a 150-hp Mercury Optimax, and found her top speed to be 49.0 mph (78.9 kph), best cruise 31.3 mph (50.4 kph). Wide-open, the boat burned 13.8 gph (52.23 lph), or 3.55 mpg (1.51 kpl), but throttling back to cruise boosted economy to 4.38 mpg (1.86 kpl). That gives the boat a cruising range of 122 miles (196 k) with a 10% fuel reserve.
After the test, Capt. Bob said, "It was quite windy on the inland lake we tested on, but I was impressed with the quietness of the ride in this aluminum rig. She has good turning radius with little slip or blow out and still has a boost of speed when you pour on the coals near top end."
Price and Recommendation
We canvassed several dealers and found the 182 Pro Mag for sale at around $25,000 with a 150-hp two-stroke outboard and a trailer. We think that price makes the Pro Mag a very attractive boat for both serious fishing and just plain having fun on the water. If you're looking for a family fishing rig that is stylish and comfortable, the Smoker Craft 182 Pro Mag should be on your list.
|Marine Electronics
|Battery Charger/Converter
|Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Full Canvas
= Standard = Optional
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