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At-Home Fixes for Skin Care Emergencies
Remedy skin care issues from pimples to bug bites with these homemade herbal and floral recipes
Yogurt Zit Zapper
1/2 cup of plain, organic yogurt
1 or 2 cloves of garlic crushed to a paste
1 cup water
Directions: Combine yogurt with garlic and let steep for six hours. Then, add boiling water to mixture. Whisk vigorously. Strain with cheesecloth to remove pieces of garlic. Let cool before using.
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Thank you--I'm all about homeopathic remedies (moreover, you'll note that a lot of the ingredients in the DIY recipes are present in products you purchase). Fortunately, have not had a monstrous blemish in awhile, but I'm now prepare if it happens again .. .
by GigiSD Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 09:13PM Report as inappropriate
very helpful to know
by LittleBunny Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 07:08PM Report as inappropriate
by EricaF123 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate
I love this article. You don't need to run to the store for a new cream; just go to the kitchen.
by Helmi Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 10:28PM Report as inappropriate
great tips!
by aishak55 Friday, December 21, 2012 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate
I have heard about aloe being good for acne for a while, and even have an aloe plant. I may have to try this one!
by Chris213 Friday, October 5, 2012 at 07:07AM Report as inappropriate
I have never heard some of these ingredients. Not very practical for me.
by lilas Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:37AM Report as inappropriate
These are all great ideas, but I think some of them are a bit lengthy for a skin emergency. There are faster ways to get things to begin the healing process.
by MissPoison Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 01:39PM Report as inappropriate
Great tips but some are a little lengthy considering these are for "emergencies."
by hiddenexpose Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate
These all do sound great if you have these things in the house. I often feel like a moisturizer does not have enough moisture in it for me, so I wet my fingers then apply a moisturizer to my face. It feels cool and light and my skin is very soft. I use an Olay Night Cream, but I use it during the day, too.
by busheepoo Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 02:49AM Report as inappropriate
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Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 26
Sammy's food drive: Sammy's Woodfired Pizza has teamed with the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry for a Thanksgiving Food Drive running through Tuesday at Sammy's locations in San Diego County. Those who drop off a nonperishable, canned food item will receive a coupon for a free signature giant Messy Sundae dessert. Go to www.sammyspizza.com.
Holiday tea: The Grand Del Mar resort will offer holiday afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. through Dec. 27. Tea service in the Library is $36 and features tea, eggnog, cinnamon apple cider, finger sandwiches, pastries and cookies; call 858-314-1988.
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.
Tango Tasting Tuesday: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido started offering Tasting Tuesday in its lounge. The special bar menu of "small bites" offers items from $3 to $7, including Sweet Potato Soup, Chilean Sea Bass and Grilled Bison Filet. Four flights will be offered to accompany the food: the Reds, the Whites, the Bubbles and the Beer, all between $6 and $12. Go to www.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
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.
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.
Contestants sought for flauta-eating tourney: Jose's Restaurant in La Jolla is seeking contestants for its first sanctioned Jose's World Flauta-Eating Contest on Dec. 6. Officials with the International Federation of Competitive Eating will oversee the race to see who can eat the most of Jose's signature flautas (shredded chicken, wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep-fried) in the allotted time. Jose's has been serving flautas since the 1970s, and spokesman Bill McHugh said he expects the winner to consume 50 or more of the 1.5-ounce flautas (for cash prizes ranging from $500 to $2,000). Qualifying events will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Jose's, 1037 Prospect St. Register at 858-454-7655 or visit www.joses.com.
Steak night at Tango: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido is now offering Steak Night on Wednesdays and Sundays at 417 W. Grand Ave. Customers can enjoy a steak prepared as they like it for $15 to $28; go to www.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
Shared plates at Voyeur: New nightclub Voyeur has launched "Fortune Fridays," a weekly supper club from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays. For $20, customers can choose three items from a menu of dishes such as Blue Cheese & Pear Bites, with candied pecans and sherry vinegar; Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps with kimchi, chicken and queso fresco; and Fritters, which surround dark chocolate in banana batter, served with cinnamon cream. Voyeur's restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily, with tapas for $5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Go to www.voyeursd.com.
Servers' thoughts: If you've ever wondered what your waiters, waitresses, hosts, hostesses, bartenders and other restaurant staff really think, go to www.stuckserving.com, a Web site where they post stories.
Tierra Miguel shares open: Pauma Valley's Tierra Miguel Farm has a few shares open in its Community Supported Agriculture program, which allows members access to regular shipments of farm-fresh produce to a site close to home. Go to www.tierramiguelfarm.org.
Suite Sundays debuts: San Diego's Suite & Tender Restaurant this weekend kicks off a new program where happy hour pricing will be in effect all day on Sundays in the bar and lounge. Specials include a $20 bottomless glass of select wine, half-price cocktails and bar appetizers. The bar also now boasts a flat-screen TV for sports fans. Visit suiteandtender.com.
Valley View adds menu items: BLD's Cafe at Valley View Casino in Valley Center has unveiled a new menu focused on comfort food. New items include Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs (two eggs, breakfast potatoes country sausage gravy and toast for $10.99); Deuces Wild (two eggs, two strips of bacon, two sausage links, two pancakes or French toast for $8.99); Fish 'N' Chips ($12.99); Chicken Chow Mein ($8.99); and Shrimp Pasta (jumbo shrimp, olive oil, garlic, tomato and fresh basil over angel-hair pasta for $14.99). BLD's is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Go to valleyviewcasino.com or call 866-843-9946.
Martini winners: Deborah Scott, the executive chef of Island Prime/C Level, and Jonathan Boyle, the bar manager at Island Prime/C Level, were the winners at the Tommy Bahama Rum Mixology Competition at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival earlier this month. Their "Mistletoe" martini combined rum, cranberries, orange and lemon juices and other ingredients for a festive holiday drink. Go to www.dinecrg.com.
Happy Harney-ka: Harney Sushi is offering a dining deal for guests looking for holiday gifts ---- buy $100 worth of gift cards for $80 through Dec. 24. Gift cards are sold in increments of $20; go to www.harneysushi.com or call 760-967-1820.
Donate and win: House of France at Balboa Park is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 5 (during the International Christmas Festival); on Dec. 5, the first five donors on Dec. 4 and 5 will receive a free crepe and onion soup that night.
Ruby's new menu items: Ruby's diners in California have new menu items: Hickory Bourbon Sliders (kobe beef patties on King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, topped with onion ring and Hickory Bourbon BBQ Sauce); a Kickin' Chicken Sandwich (grilled chicken breast on an onion bun with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and red onion, topped with Hickory Bourbon BBQ Sauce and melted pepper Jack cheese); a Hickory Bourbon Chicken Dinner (grilled boneless chicken breast with caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and Hickory Bourbon BBQ Sauce, with steamed vegetables and "loaded" mashed potatoes); and a Hot Fudge Brownie Shake (hot fudge and a brownie blended with vanilla soft-serve ice cream). Go to www.rubys.com.
Dining events
Hunter hits the desert: Hunter Steakhouse in Oceanside presents a "BBQ in the Desert" from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday at the Iron Woods Resort, 4875 Highway 78 in Borrego Springs. The menu will include tri-tip and chicken sandwiches, veggie and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and more and prices are $4 to $7 for entrees, $1 to $2 for sides and $10 for combo plates. Call 760-433-2633.
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.
-- 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.
European holidays dinners: Trattoria Acqua on the Cove will hold traditional European holiday dinners Sundays through Thursdays beginning Dec. 1. The $29.99 prix-fixe menu includes an appetizer, entree and dessert from Italy, France or Spain. Call 858-454-0709.
Gingerbread design: The Grand Del Mar will display decorative gingerbread houses beginning Dec. 1 for a competition benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego. The theme is "The Greatest Stories Ever Told" and will have themes from stories like Jack and the Beanstalk, the Wizard of Oz, the Polar Express and more. A gala at 5 p.m. Dec. 1 will unveil the display and also includes food, dessert, champagne and wine from restaurants such as the Grand Del Mar's Addison and Amaya, Bertrand at Mister A's, The Steakhouse at Azul of La Jolla, Thornton Winery's Cafe Champagne, Savory Casual Fare and more. Go to www.epilepsysandiego.org or call 619-296-0161.
Pei Wei accepts donations: Pei Wei Asian Diners will offer a "Pei Wei Exchange" on Wednesday, when customers can bring a nonperishable food item to one of its restaurants and receive 25 percent off an entree. Go to peiwei.com.
Dream Dinners open house: Dream Dinners in San Marcos will hold an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1641 Grand Ave., Suite 102. Guests can sample the December menu, and new guests will be able to make a three-serving meal. E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 760-471-0055.
Lobster-Maine-ia: Major Market in Escondido will serve up lobster dinners from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4-6 in its parking lot at 1855 S. Centre City Pkwy. More than a pound of Maine lobster, cole slaw, spicy black beans, corn on the cob, a French roll, and a soda or water costs $14.99. Surf and turf is $19.99; live lobsters are $7.99 per pound. Call 760-741-7827.
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, 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.
La Tapatia tasting: Escondido's La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant & Cantina will hold a Grande Spirit Tasting of more than 50 spirit varieties at 5 p.m. Dec. 6. The event also includes hors d'oeuvres; tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. Call 760-805-0875.
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:
-- 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 5
-- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6
-- 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 29-30
Retro prices: Ruby's will offer a retro-prices $2.70 RubyBurger with fries to celebrate the diner's 27th anniversary from 11 a.m. to closing Dec. 7. Go to www.rubys.com for locations. Customers can also get a free burger with every $50 in gift card purchases.
Tesoro features artists: Tesoro Winery will feature Southern California artists beginning Dec. 10 and continuing every second Thursday in its tasting room. Go to tesorowinery.com.
"Taste of Opera" events: San Diego Opera is bringing back "Taste of Opera," which introduces the 2010 season with dinners and events. Great News! Discount Cookware and Cooking School and Chef Katherine Emmenegger will hold cooking classes themed for its operas in 2010: "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).
Holiday hours, menus
Restaurant Row: Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos is offering live entertainment and holiday happy hours at many of its 15 restaurants. Many of the restaurants will also have specials for holiday dinners; go to www.oldcaliforniarestaurantrow.com or call 760-744-0550.
Holiday lunches at Marine Room: The Marine Room in La Jolla is offering holiday cheer and views of the Pacific Ocean through Dec. 18 with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The special menu includes seafood crepes, Nebraska center-cut filet mignon, cashew-spiced Baja shrimp cocktail and more. Call 858-459-7222 or go to marineroom.com.
Christmas at Bertrand at Mister A's Dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Christmas Day. Go to www.bertrandatmisteras.com or call 619-239-1377.
Christmas at Mille Fleurs: Dinner will be served from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Go to www.millefleurs.com or call 858-756-3085.
Christmas at The Marine Room: Special Christmas menu from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 25 at 2000 Spindrift Drive (regular menu not 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.
Christmas at Cafe Sevilla: On Dec. 24, Cafe Sevilla in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a three-course, $27.95 dinner (modified children's menu is $12.95 for children 11 and under) beginning at 4 p.m., as well as the regular menu. On Dec. 25, the $27.95 dinner and regular menu are available beginning at 4 p.m., and a Flamenco Dinner Show with a holiday buffet begins at 6 p.m. The buffet and show are $34.50 for adults and $19.95 for children 12 and under. The Christmas menu includes items such as Lobster Chowder With White Corn And Manchego Crouton; Flat Iron Steak With Caceres Red Wine Reduction And Shallot Confit; and Pumpkin And White Chocolate Bavarian Cream Cake With Caramel Mocha Sauce. Go to www.cafesevilla.com or call 619-233-5979.
Christmas at Harrah's: At Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, the International Buffet is $25.99 per person from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 25. Fiore Steak & Seafood will have a three-course $49 menu from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 25 with items such as Butternut Squash Soup With Lobster Meat, and Roasted Half-Rack Colorado Lamb With Parsnip Puree And Brussels Sprouts In Mint-Merlot Sauce. The Cafe will have a $14.99 dinner from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. Go to harrahsrincon.com.
Christmas at La Costa Resort: Legends Bistro at La Costa Resort & Spa will offer dinner from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 24; dinner is $55 for adults and $22 for children ages 5 to 12. Legends will also offer Christmas Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25; brunch is $58 for adults and $22 for children ages 5 to 12. Go to lacosta.com or call 800-854-5000.
Christmas at The Grand Del Mar: The restaurants at The Grand Del Mar will serve up dishes Dec. 24 and 25. At Addison, a four-course tasting menu will be available from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 24, featuring items such as Salt-Roasted Salmon and Honey-Baked Ham With Smoked Potatoes And Cabbage "Chou Farci"; dinner is $98. Call 858-314-1900. Amaya will serve three-course meals from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25, with items such as Caramelized Nantucket Bay Scallops With Winter Truffle Risotto and Pan-Roasted Loch Duart Salmon With Lobster Minestrone Broth And Rock Shrimp Ravioli. Dinner is $70 per person ($95 with wine pairings) and $25 per child ages 6 to 12. Call 858-314-2727. And the Capella will host a brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25 with items such as Fall Mushroom Strudel and Pumpkin And Foie Gras Terrine, as well as traditional fare. Brunch is $85 per adult and $25 per child ages 6 to 12. Call 858-314-2000.
New Year's Eve at Bertrand at Mister A's: Bertrand at Mister A's will offer dinner from 5 to 10:15 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. New Year's Day. Go to www.bertrandatmisteras.com or call 619-239-1377.
New Year's Eve at Mille Fleurs: At Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe, dinner is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Go to www.millefleurs.com or call 858-756-3085.
New Year's Eve at Roppongi: Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu with options such as 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. Dinner is $55; go to www.roppongiusa.com or call 858-456-8018.
New Year's Eve at The Marine Room: Two seatings, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., for New Year's Eve. The first will have a three-course menu for $75 with options such as 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 such as Maine Lobster Trilogy and Tasmanian Salmon Tour Confit. Guests can listen to music by Kamau Kenyatta, enjoy party favors and sip 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. Dishes include Baja Shrimp, Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad and Macadamia Butter-Basted Maine 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 Mardi Gras Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Dec. 31. The event features a sit-down dinner, wine, feathered masks and beads, and music by Audiocast. Tickets are $160; go to www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951-699-9463.
New Year's Eve at Pala: The restaurants at Pala Casino Spa & Resort will have three different dinners: Choices will have a steak and seafood meal for $36 per person; Mama's Cucina Italiana will have dinner for $59; and the Oak Room will have a $109 menu that includes a party at 10 p.m. Call 877-946-7252.
New Year's Eve at La Costa Resort: Two of the restaurants at La Costa Resort & Spa will offer dinner on Dec. 31. Legends Bistro will offer dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. for $65 for adults and $27 for children ages 5 to 12. BlueFire Grill will have two seatings: the 6 p.m. seating is $80 for adults and $35 for children ages 5 to 12, and the 8:30 p.m. seating is $95 for adults and $35 for children ages 5 to 12. Go to lacosta.com or call 800-854-5000.
New Year's Eve at The Grand Del Mar: A seven-course dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. at Addison is $175 per person ($300 with wine pairings) and includes items such as Foie Gras Pot De Creme With Smoked Bacon And Sweet Sesame Tuile; Braised Beef Short Rib With Smoked Potato Puree With Crispy Creminis; and a cheese course. Call 858-314-1900. Amaya will serve a four-course meal from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. for $125 per person ($175 with wine pairings); menu items include Pine Mushroom Consomme; Pan-Roasted Pink Snapper; and Trio Of Champagne-Infused Treats. Call 858-314-2727.
Thanksgiving Day specials
Henry's food drive: Henry's Farmers Markets are holding their annual Grab 'n' Give holiday food drive through Jan. 4. Shoppers can grab a pre-filled grocery bag at a 10 percent discount at checkout stands; the bags can be dropped into a bin near the door on the way out. Also, shoppers can donate toward a turkey for families in need. Go to henrysmarkets.com.
101 Cafe, Oceanside: The Oceanside fixture will serve turkey dinners for its 81st year, with turkey breast, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, vegetables, a roll, salad and pumpkin pie for $9.95 from 4 p.m. through Thanksgiving; it will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Go to www.101cafe.net.
Arterra, Del Mar: Three-course prix-fixe menu from 3 to 7 p.m. with items such as Roasted Chino Farms Kabocha Squash Soup With Smoked Chestnut, Duck Confit Hash and Nutmeg Creme Fraiche; Lock Duart King Salmon With Chino Farms Butternut Squash Puree, Marble Potato Hash, Haricots Verts and Lemon-Sage Brown Butter; and Braised Prime Beef Short Ribs With Truffle Potato Mousseline, Chino Farms Baby Vegetables, Forest Mushrooms and Cipollini Mushrooms. Cost is $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children under 10; go to www.arterrarestaurant.com or call 858-369-6032.
Barona Resort & Casino, San Diego: Barona Oaks Steakhouse will have a $40 three-course menu (items also available a la carte) from 5 to 10 p.m.; The Ranch House Buffet will have an all-you-can-eat feast for $29.95 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sage Cafe will have a prix-fixe menu and a la carte items from noon to midnight. Go to barona.com or call 888-7-BARONA.
Cafe Sevilla, San Diego: Three-course feast with rumba and flamenco guitarists; the nightclub will be open and includes a free buffet from 8 to 10 p.m. 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.
Choices, Pala Casino Spa & Resort: The casino buffet will serve from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for $29.99. Menu includes four turkey carving stations, plenty of seafood, prime rib, honey-glazed ham and more. Go to palacasino.com or call 760-510-2299.
Falkner Winery, Temecula: Pinnacle restaurant will host a special dinner for two from Friday through Sunday for $55 per couple. The special has a shared appetizer, separate entrees (Blackened Chicken Pasta or Italian-Style Beef Sandwich), a shared dessert and a glass of wine apiece. Go to falknerwinery.com or call 951-676-8231.
The Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley: 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. will have 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 Addison features a four-course dinner from 2 to 8 p.m. with 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.
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado: Buffet from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Crown Room and Ballroom is $85 for adults, $37.50 for children ages 6 to 10 and free for children 5 and under. Also, 1500 OCEAN will have a four-course menu from 4 to 9 p.m. E-mail email@example.com or call 619-522-8490.
Lael's, San Diego: During the day, diners can visit the buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., priced at $59 for adults, $49 for seniors (65 and over) and $9.95 for children ages 4 to 12. Dinner options include a three- or four-course prix-fixe menu ($35-$40), the buffet or the regular menu. Lael's is at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place. Call 619-358-6735.
The Marine Room, La Jolla: Special menu from noon to 7 p.m. at 2000 Spindrift Drive (regular menu not 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.
Mille Fleurs, Rancho Santa Fe: Mille Fleurs, which just received a coveted four-star rating from AAA in October, will offer two dining options from 1:30 to 7 p.m. ---- a prix-fixe four-course turkey dinner for $54 (menu items include Seared Sea Scallops and Shrimp, Oven-Roasted Diestel Farm Turkey and Pear-Pumpkin Tart) or an a la carte menu with entrees priced from $24 to $32 (such as Lobster Soup With Pike Quenelles, Prime Beef Flat Iron Steak, and Chocolate And Coffee Pot de Creme with Wild Cherry Linzertorte). Reserve to 858-756-3085 or visit www.millefleurs.com.
Pacifica, Del Mar: The Del Mar seafood restaurant will have a three-course prix-fixe menu for Thanksgiving. Guests can enjoy an Oven-Roasted Free Range Turkey entree dinner for $38 or steak and seafood entrees (such as Grilled Filet Mignon, Sugar-Spiced Salmon or Sauteed Sea Scallops) for $49 per person; children's menu is $15 for those 12 and under. Other offerings include Butternut Squash Soup, Wild Arugula Salad, Cranberry Sorbet and Homemade Pumpkin Pie. Call 858-792-0476.
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula: A three-course menu featuring free-range turkey with chestnut stuffing is $29.95 at Great Oak Steakhouse and Paisano's from 4 to 10 p.m.; a seafood-based three-course menu is $29.95 at Seafood Grotto from 4 to 10 p.m.; a traditional roasted turkey dinner with trimmings is $19.95 at Pechanga Cafe, Kelsey's (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Journey's End (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); and the Pechanga Buffet is $24.99 for adults and $7.99 for children ages 3 to 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Go to www.pechanga.com or call 877-711-2946.
Savory Casual Fare, Encinitas: Three-course prix-fixe menu from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (a la carte from 3 to 8:30 p.m.), as well as dinners prepared to eat at home. The menu includes Roasted Pumpkin And Chestnut Soup; Rosemary Roasted Turkey With Brown Sugar-Baked Squash, Andouille Sausage And Artichoke Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Haricots Vert, Cranberry Sauce And Giblet Gravy; and Cherry, Date And Nut Cream Pie. Menu is $39.50 ($46 if you select beef tenderloin). Call for in-home dinner details, and dinners must be ordered at least three days in advance; www.savorycasualfare.com or 760-634-5556.
The Shores, La Jolla: Buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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; regular menu not available. Go to www.theshoresrestaurant.com or call 858-456-0600.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula: 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.
Suite & Tender, San Diego: A three-course prix-fixe menu, with herb-marinated turkey breast and butternut squash soup, is available for $30 daily through Sunday. Visit suiteandtender.com.
Temecula Creek Inn, Temecula: Buffet with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Temet Grill, Temet Lounge and Kiva Ballroom. Buffet is $42.95 for adults and includes bloody Marys and champagne; 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. Temet Grill will also have an a la carte menu beginning at 5:30 p.m. Go to www.temeculacreekinn.com or call 951-694-1000.
Thornton Winery, Temecula: Cafe Champagne will have a special menu from noon to 5 p.m. for $49.95; selections include Traditional Roasted Turkey With Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Creamy Whipped Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Pan Gravy and Cranberry Relish; or Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet With Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Wild Rice Pilaf and Thornton Champagne Buerre Blanc. Go to www.thorntonwine.com or call 9951-699-0099.
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar, Carlsbad: The restaurant at the Sheraton Carlsbad will hold a feast from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a la carte items such as Roasted Chestnut and Lobster Souffle with lobster bisque and smoked bacon, Brined Organic Turkey Breast with cranberry glaze, whipped golden potatoes, haricots vert and rosemary turkey gravy, and Spiced Pumpkin Pie with chocolate ganache and cinnamon whipped cream. Call 760-827-2500.
Valley View Casino, Valley Center: The buffet will offer items such as Spanish Pumpkin Soup, Stuffed Turkey With Wild Mushroom and Chestnuts, and White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake for $26.99 per person. At Black&Blue, guests can enjoy a four-course, prix-fixe $37 menu with items like Fall Chestnut Pumpkin Bisque, Roasted Turkey and Apple Sage Stuffing, and Pumpkin Gelato. Call 760-291-2130. At BLD's Cafe, a four-course, $19.99 meal includes Roasted Acorn Soup, Beet and Arugula Salad, Roasted Turkey (with traditional sides) and more. Go to valleyviewcasino.com or call 866-843-9946.
Westgate Hotel, San Diego: Buffet in the Le Fontainebleau Room from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. is $65, and dinner in the Westgate Room starts at 11 a.m. for $59. Go to www.westgatehotel.com or call 800-522-1564.
Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula: Buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Creekside Grille has 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; $24.95 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Go to 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. Classes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. are geared toward children and teens. Alchemy of the Hearth is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
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.
Cake decorating classes: Michaels Arts and Crafts store in Encinitas will offer four-week classes on the Wilton Method of Cake Decorating beginning Dec. 7. Call 760-635-0100.
-- 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, beginning Dec. 7: Discover Cake Decorating
-- 6 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Dec. 7: Flowers and Borders
-- 6 p.m. Wednesdays, alternating weeks beginning in January: Fondant and Tiered Cakes
-- 6 p.m. Wednesdays, alternating weeks beginning in January: Fondant Gumpaste
Callaway 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: 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. Mommy and Me classes for children ages 3 to 5 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 is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite C. Call 760-431-2278 or go to www.captaincooksculinaryacademy.com.
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; e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 760-943-8221.
-- Dec. 9: A Chilly Night in Lucca ---- spicy tomato sauce with goat cheese; pork tenderloin with lemon cream; pasta with oil and garlic
-- Dec. 16: A Special Winter's Evening in Venice ---- risotto con radicchio; zuppa Inglese (Venetian trifle)
City of Hope: The Rancho Bernardo chapter of the City of Hope will host a culinary delight program with food sculptor Sue Wagner, chef Avin Friedman, Karin Fitzgerald of The Pampered Chef and Shari Kennedy of Tastefully Simple at 1 p.m. Dec. 3. The chefs will demonstrate how to prepare healthy meals using only two or three ingredients. The event is at the Oaks North Community Center; tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 858-487-8041.
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 email@example.com.
Encinitas Library: Elizabeth Podsiadlo, also known as the Opera Singing Chef, will demonstrate one of her favorite holiday recipes at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Encinitas Library. Podsiadlo will demonstrate Amaretto Pound Cake and will read from her new book, "The Last Aria." Go to www.theoperasingingchef.com or call 760-753-7673.
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. Wednesday: 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 a.m. Friday: Demo Day
-- 11 a.m. Saturday: Calling All Kids ---- Needle in a Haystack; $49 adult, $39 child (7-14)
-- 2 p.m. Sunday: Partial Hands-On Pizza Party That Delivers; $59
-- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: "C" is for Cookie; $49
-- 6 p.m. Tuesday: Easy and Elegant Entertaining; $49
-- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Wine Pairing Celebration; $59
-- 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3: Chinese Dim Sum; $49
-- 6 p.m. Dec. 3: Celebration of Light ---- Hanukkah Party for Charity; $49
-- 6 p.m. Dec. 4: Friday Night Dinner Party ---- Entertaining Extranaganza; $55
-- 11 a.m. Dec. 5: Do-Ahead Holiday Dinner; $49
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. Tuesday: Martinis and Hors d'Oeuvres; $59
-- 6 p.m. Wednesday: Appetizers from Around the World; $59
-- 6 p.m. Dec. 3: Make Ahead Party Dishes; $59
-- 12 p.m. Dec. 4: Learn-a-Lunch ---- Holiday Entertaining; $34
-- 6 p.m. Dec. 4: Simple and Elegant Holiday Entertaining; $59
-- 11 a.m. Dec. 5: Tamales Locos!; $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.
-- 1 p.m. Dec. 5: Kids Workshop ---- Christmas Cookies; $10
-- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Chocolate Transfers; $35
-- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17: Two-Day Basics of Fondant Workshop; $85
-- 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12: Kids Gingerbread House Decorating; $25 for two children in a household; reserve by Nov. 23
-- Noon Dec. 12: Teen Gingerbread Workshop; $25
-- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16: Christmas Cookie Decorating; $35
-- 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21-23: Teen Christmas Week Workshops; $75
-- 3:15 p.m. Jan. 14-Feb. 11: Basic Cake Decorating for Teens; $100 (through Encinitas Community Center)
-- 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14-Feb. 11: Advanced Cake Decorating for Teens; $125 (through Encinitas Community Center)
-- 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1-March 8: Baking 101 (series via Palomar College)
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. 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. Tuesday: 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 Dec. 9 (two classes): Chocolate & Candy Making; $69
-- Dec. 8 (one class): All About Breakfast & Lunch; $29
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.
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.
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: "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 over the next few months at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.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.
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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By Scott Stephens, PhD
It seems at times that the business of managing the day-to-day conservation of waterfowl habitat can get in the way of actually seeing some of that habitat first hand. This past week provided an opportunity for me to remedy that situation by touring some of the best waterfowl habitat on the prairies, in the Alan Hills landscape southeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Wetlands conditions remain very good with many shallow seasonal wetlands still holding water. Due to an unusually late spring across the prairies, we know that duck production was delayed this year, especially for early nesting species like mallards and pintails. However, during our tour we saw plenty of broods of all species across the landscape, so duck production appears to have been quite good overall. We expect brood survival also to be high this year, given the good wetland conditions, which provide an abundance of food and cover for ducklings. It is also clear that late nesting species were also successful this year, as we saw many young broods of blue-winged teal and gadwalls. These late-hatched broods will likely still have time to fledge, but they may be a little late leaving the breeding grounds this fall.
The delayed spring also had an impact on crops planted across the prairies, with the first fields of winter wheat being harvested last week in Manitoba, while the harvest in Saskatchewan is still a week or two away. I'm sure there will be quite a few newly fledged ducks and geese that will take advantage of the waste grain left behind when these crops are harvested.
All in all, it's shaping up to be another good year for waterfowl production on the prairies, and there should be plenty of ducks winging south again this fall. Like waterfowl hunters everywhere, I'm anxiously awaiting the first hint of cooler weather and the welcome whistling of wings. It won't be long now!
DU Canada biologist Dr. Scott Stephens is an Iowa native who has been an avid waterfowler since his late teens. Based at Oak Hammock Marsh in Stonewall, Manitoba, he oversees DUC's conservation programs on the prairies. He routinely posts reports on the Ducks Unlimited Migration Map.


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King speaks on hospital consolidation
February 12, 2013
PARKERSBURG — The consolidation of the Memorial and St....
Does anyone know how much King is being paid?
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Its all BS! Last week they had to bring beds to Camden because they dint have enough. Why dint they send the people to St Joes? Every year we have times when the census goes up. So there is no construction going on. How you going to move something when you have nowhere to put it? This was a contest to see who would buy the other.Its always been just a competition! Nothing more. Lost Jobs uncomfortable sick people. King doesn't care! Just wants to be recognized. Get his name out there. He is retiring soon. Going to leave someone A BIG MESS!
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-600 good paying jobs,that had benefits,this is the biggest load of crap!!! Wish I had the time to go back and find all of the stories this paper printed about how great this was going to be and touting this as the start of Parkersburg becoming a medical destination and the development of the "Medical Mile".He just keeps getting away with being able to just explain it away.Unfortunately 'people are suffering from this "upgrade" in medical services.
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You know something is wrong when multiple visits locally get no results beyond a lot of head scratching, but one hour at Cleveland Clinic straightens it all out.
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It would have been much better if CEO King would have spoken on the condition of the two hospitals. We were in the ER of St. Joe a couple of months ago and the hospital was extremely dirty. Friends have been to the memorial campus and have had to wait for 6-8 hours to be seen. Is this really improving the healthcare of the Mid Ohio Valley. As far as all these promises of new services this area has never seen...WHEN ARE THEY COMING. This is the same empty promises we have been hearing since the to hospitals merged. The only thing I see is more and more people being transferred to Morgantown. Oh yeah...and they are getting ready to build a 200 plus bed addition. I say cheers to Marietta Memorial-a true locally owned hospital. Although I have never been a fan of Marietta Memorial...I hope they give CCMC a run for their money!
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The purchase of St Joes was to simply monopolize hospital stays in Parkersburg so they can make more money. If it isn't cost efficient to continue to operate St Joes it was probably not a good buy other than securing their business then closing the facility. Am I the only one in this area that can see this!
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Great. We will have plenty of room for everything in the one building except patients and parking. I guess they will figure that out later with their magic dart board for improvements. They will make a lot more money be admitting patients as out-patient rather than in-patients, so they can bill you for the room instead of medicare. Your out of pocket cost will pay more than medicare for your room.
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You don't have to have a master's degree to figure this one out. A friend had to go to emergency room and then stay one night in hospital. They took pretty good care of the patient at a cost of $7500 for the stay, emergency run, and doctor's visits. Health care costs are out of control.
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Dennis Gartman: We Were Wrong Calling for a Correction
Investor Dennis Gartman is done trying to predict the market's downfall.
One of the most widely circulated pieces of accepted wisdom on Wall Street is the stock market is overdue for a pullback. The Dow and S&P 500 haven't had 10% drops since 2011, making them ready for the long-awaited correction.
Mr. Gartman, publisher of an eponymous daily investment newsletter, had been one of those folks calling for such a pullback. But now, he's throwing in the towel on such a prediction.
"Simply put, we've been wrong…badly…to have expected the market to correct," Mr. Gartman wrote Tuesday morning.
The S&P 500 continued rallying Tuesday after finishing last week above 1900 for the first time ever. The index is up more than 3% this year.
"We've been wrong because the world's markets have not corrected," Mr. Gartman said. "We've been wrong because new highs keep being made in any number of various indices; we've been wrong because the trend remains 'from the lower left to the upper right' and we've been wrong because being long has been the difficult trade…the rather unpopular trade…the hard trade that few really have recognized even as prices simply continue to advance."
In an interview with MoneyBeat, Mr. Gartman said he recently has avoided shorting, or betting against, the market. But he hasn't profited as much as he would've liked, he said, because he had been waiting for a pullback in order to buy stocks at cheaper prices.
"It's funny," he said, "I find myself going from nicely bullish to neutral sometimes and every time I turn neutral I wish that I hadn't."
Even though the correction Mr. Gartman expected has yet to materialize, the market hasn't mustered much momentum this year. Its gains this year are a far cry from last year's 30% rally in which the S&P 500 notched 45 different record highs.
Some pockets of the market have experienced more volatility than others. Internet, social media and biotech stocks have been hit hard since early March after big rallies in the second half of 2013 and the beginning of this year. The small-cap Russell 2000 earlier this month dropped 10% from a recent peak, but has since recovered some of those losses.
The Dow and S&P 500, meanwhile, are slightly higher for the year, with the S&P 500 poised to set another record high on Tuesday.
"It's so silly for me to think I can call a correction," Mr. Gartman said. "The market will correct when it corrects. That's what I've learned in my 40 years in the business."


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ULSTER — The national protest in support of better wages and benefits for Walmart employees brought about 40 picketers to the chain's Town of Ulster store Friday afternoon.
None of the picketers identified themselves as Walmart employees.
But they did include members of the Upper Hudson Central Labor Council, New York State United Teachers, Occupy Poughkeepsie and the Teamsters.
The protests were triggered in part by Walmart's requiring some employees to work on Thanksgiving when it opened its stores Thursday night.
At one point, two Town of Ulster police patrol cars were stationed outside the store near the picketers, making sure the entrance was not blocked and that demonstrators stayed out of the parking lot roadway.
Musician Bob Lusk of Saugerties played his banjo and led fellow picketers in songs ranging from the Woody Guthrie classic "This Land is Your Land" to a parody of "My Darling Clementine" with lyrics critical of Walmart.
For its part, Walmart issued a statement dismissing the protests, saying organizers were "unable to recruit more than a small number of associates to participate in these made-for-TV events."
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Sage Francis wrote: Our stomach works when we supply it with food. That's not 100% of the time.
Consider how often we feed our brain....all parts of the brain.
As far as I'm concerned, there are parts of the brain that hardly ever get fed. Those parts of the brain will eventually fall off and crumble down the inside of your neck


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Summit Thrift & Treasure in Breckenridge and Dillon is in need of volunteers and clothing, shoes, bedding, kitchen items, books, games and toy donations for our thrift stores. Sales from Summit Thrift & Treasure benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC). We have locations at 1745 Airport Rd. in Breck and 340 Fiedler Ave. in Dillon. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday at both locations. Volunteers are needed to sort donations and organize the store. Contact Anita at (970) 262-3888 ext. 306 for questions or stop in the stores. For more information, visit SummitFIRC.org.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - The Snowmass Village Town Council met in a retreat on Feb. 13 to update its strategic plan approved last spring.
According to Town Manager Russ Forrest, the council gave direction for greater definition and rewording of goals in that document, and discussed in-depth sustainability and the town's position on it.
"They're really interested in being more aggressive in moving the needle in terms of more environmental programs in the town," Forrest said.
The council also wants to make sure its goals align with the comprehensive plan, which will be reviewed in the near future.
Forrest said the council didn't talk much about Base Village development in its meeting, as it is legally bound by certain agreements, but it did agree to review the process for planned-unit developments "so the council understands what to expect if and when amendments come in." That will also help with other applications not related to Base Village.
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Hardware Growler
This is a little app hidden in the extras folder of the growl disk image. It notifies you of any hardware events, like when you plug in your mouse. On top of that it also notifies you of wireless network connections and when you acquire an IP, very usefull when on the road, using open wifi networks and wanting to know when you are connected.
To download, download the GROWL package and look into the Extras folder.
Required OS: 10.5
Tags: notification , network , growl
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growl.info seems down, so download and homepage links are broken.
Mirror for download at majorgeeks
apparently i needed to update growl lol, so i jsut added it through there. You should get them to put the extras somewhere on the site so you dont have to get the whole package every time.
Guys, this is best I could do for the download link .. since Hardware Growler ships as an Extra as part of the normal Growl dmg. Linking directly to the growl dmg seems even more misleading and confusing. Thoughts?
i think the download link isnt working. it sends you to Growl and not hardware growler
extremely useful, couldn't live without it
I love the network notifying. Makes my life much easier.
I love HardwareGrowler! It lets me know my airport status, what drives I have mounted, and plenty of other good stuff. I keep most notifications on a quick bezel, but relegate attatched USB devices to smoke- I get a lot of these when using a KVM to switch to and from my PC.
Yeah, you CAN use dockless, but on the website it has instructions as to how to get rid of the dock icon.
About the dock icon, check "Disabling the dock icon" on Growl page. Apparently you don't need Dockless to get rid of it.
You can use the utility Dockless to get rid of the dock icon for Hardware Growler (among other apps).
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- Bodies of San Jose pilot, family members recovered at Idaho crash site
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- Brother who found Idaho plane crash reveals gripping details of search on windy ridge
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- Missing San Jose pilot's plane found; no survivors
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- Plane missing in Idaho: San Jose pilot's wife hopes for miracle in finding husband, four family members
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- Church, friends unite in search for missing San Jose pilot, family
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- Private efforts to find San Jose pilot, family continue as official search winds down
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- Search continues in Idaho for missing San Jose pilot and family
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- Searchers again can't locate missing plane in Idaho piloted by San Jose high-tech executive
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- Worries mount on third day of search for San Jose family in plane lost in Idaho
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- Wait continues for word of San Jose pilot, family members on missing plane
- Plane that disappeared in Idaho is registered to San Jose man
A story about Saturday's funeral for members of a San Jose family who died in a December plane crash in the mountains of Idaho incorrectly reported when the bodies were found. The bodies were found Jan. 10, not Dec. 10. The story also misspelled the name of the city where Daniel Smith spent two years as a missionary: Johannesburg, South Africa.
SAN JOSE -- With five wooden caskets arrayed before them, the families of five people killed in a small plane crash over the holidays said the tragedy has only reinforced their Mormon faith and their belief that the dead have gone on to a better place.
During a nearly three-hour service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in East San Jose on Saturday, the victims were remembered for their faith and dedication -- especially to their Mormon missions that, in many cases, proudly shaped their lives.
Dale Smith's wife, Janis, was not scheduled to speak. But in impromptu comments, she told the mourners that the outpouring and efforts of thousands of people to find her family have brought her "an overwhelming feeling of peace. ... This experience has brought out the best in all of us."
Her husband, Dale, was flying the Beechcraft Bonanza that disappeared Dec. 1 in rugged, snowy Idaho terrain, killing Smith's son, Daniel, 26; Daniel's wife, Sheree Anne (Chalmers); Smith's daughter, Amber, 20, and her fiance, Jonathan Norton, who were scheduled to be married the day after their bodies were found Jan. 10.
Barry Chalmers, Sheree's father, told the gathering that "our loved ones are in a place filled with family, filled with a great light. ... I know that they're surrounded by beauty."
Steve Smith remembered his son's sense of adventure and curiosity that began as a 9-month-old, when his dad brought him along on his flying lessons. Later, as a toddler, young Smith would fall asleep on the tank of his father's motorcycle, his helmet bouncing up and down with the vibrations, as his father drove for hours getting supplies to repair a dilapidated home in Chico.
"Life was an adventure ... that he felt was something not to be wasted," Steve Smith said.
Bryan Moore, Daniel Smith's uncle by marriage, said sports, video games and other skills came easily to Smith, just like his ability to adapt and make friends during his two-year mission to Johannesburg, South Africa.
There were other missionaries named Smith in South Africa, so Daniel Smith differentiated himself on his first day by identifying himself as "Agent Smith," like "The Matrix" movies.
Smith was patient and loving, especially with children, Moore said, and would have made an excellent father.
"Surely he will be a fantastic father after this life," Moore said.
Crystal Christensen called her sister, Amber, "my best friend" -- especially after Amber moved to Provo, Utah, last year to take care of Christensen for four months while Christensen underwent cancer treatment.
Christensen called her sister "selfless and loving." She not only washed Christensen's dishes, but also pushed her wheelchair so they could go shopping for clothes.
It was nothing new for Amber.
As a 4-year-old, Amber had saved her baby brother from being accidentally run over by their father as he backed out of the garage. As an 11-year-old, long before she went on to study accounting at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Amber saved up her weekly $1 allowance to buy a $450 tool shed that she used as a clubhouse.
At BYU-Idaho, one of Amber's professors had her substitute when the professor could not be in class. Other professors wrote that she was a "bright light in class," Christensen said.
"There's something much better and brighter waiting for her," Christensen said.
Amber's fiance, Norton, was remembered by his mother, Lynette Norton, as a young man who slept with scriptures and would often ask that his mother pray for him.
She never prayed so hard as after his plane went down in December, an experience that made her feel even more connected "to the love and humanity" that surrounded the search and subsequent outpouring of grief and compassion.
"It is the gift I will always treasure," Lynette Norton said.
Contact Dan Nakaso at 408-271-3648. Follow him at Twitter.com/dannakaso.


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The EC granted conditional approval for Seattle Genetics and Millennium's antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) for two indications: the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory CD30-positive Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) either after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) or after at least two prior therapies when ASCT or chemotherapy aren't appropriate; and for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL). Each approval has triggered a $25 million milestone payment to Seattle.
Adcetris is an ADC comprising an anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody attached to a cytotoxic microtubule disrupting agent monomethyl autistatin E, using Seattle's linker technology. The drug was granted accelerated approval by FDA for the relapsed HL and sALCL indications in August 2011. Similar to accelerated approval regulations in the U.S., the EC's conditional marketing authorization requires that Seattle and Millennium provide additional clinical data in the future to confirm the positive benefit-risk assessment of the drug.
Under terms of Seattle and Millennium's partnership for Adcetris, which they signed back in 2009, Seattle retains U.S. and commercialization rights and Millenium's now parent, Takeda, retains rights to commercialize the drug in the rest of the world. The firms are funding development costs on a 50:50 basis, except in Japan, which remains Takeda's responsibility.
Within the last 10 days Seattle announced expanding an ongoing ADC collaboration with Abbott, to include additional targets. The expanded deal could earn Seattle up to another $220 million in milestones, in addition to its $25 million up-front fee.
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Be inspired. Visit the Satellite Gallery of the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center at the library. From February through April, we welcome Brenda Duke Murphy, a children's book illustrator. Her exhibit, "Nature Spirits," will feature various illustrations inspired by the Sprites, Spirits, & Souls of Nature. For more information about this artist, please visit her website at http://www.bdmillustration.comLibrary: Thurmont Regional Library
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French focus on stem cell market
03.05.2012 - Cellectis has enlisted Mathieu Simon as a new Senior Vice-president. Simon brings in more than 25 years of leadership experience at Wyeth and Groupe Pierre Fabre.
Simon will coordinate the activities of company subsidiaries Cellectis Therapeutics, Ectycell and Cellartis, which represent the young stem cell business of the French specialist for genome engineering. The new VP has extensive experience in marketing and sales of pharmaceuticals in Europe. Since 2011, Simon has been acting as an advisor to both financial institutions and other companies in the sector.http://www.european-biotechnology-news.com/people/bio-people/2012-2/mathieu-simon.html


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Hitler's Role in the Persuection of the Jews by the Nazi Regime: Electronic Version, by Heinz Peter LongerichTable of Contents
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17.1Hitler's decision of September to deport the Jews from Central Europe did not yet include the resolution directly and systematically to murder them at the given destinations in occupied Poland and the Soviet territory (especially Lodz, Riga and Minsk). Clearly Hitler initially held on to the idea of deporting these people further to the East once the expected military victory over the Soviet Union had been achieved. When in November, 1941, a total number of 6000 Jews, coming on six transports from the Reich to Kovno and Riga, were shot on the orders of the local Security Police, Himmler ordered Heydrich to stop the executions. (In fact this order arrived too late.)155 This intervention, however, concerned only the Jews from the Reich. The policy of extermination continued in the Soviet areas undiminished.
17.2With the declaration of war on the USA on 11 December, the idea of taking Western and Central European Jews hostage became obsolete. Now the final solution - i.e. the systematic mass murder - of all European Jews was launched; Hitler's pivotal role in this last step of the escalation process can be demonstrated once again.
17.3One day after the declaration of war on the USA, on 12 December, Hitler addressed the Gau and Reich leaders of the Party. In this speech he returned once again to his prophecy of 30 January 1939 and now announced the approaching extermination of the Jews living under German domination, as we can read in the Goebbels` diaries:156
As concerns the Jewish question, the Führer is determined to make a clean sweep. He had prophesied to the Jews that if they once again brought about a world war they would experience their own extermination. This was not just an empty phrase. The World War is there, the extermination of Jewry must be the necessary consequence. This question must be seen without sentimentality. We are not here in order to have sympathy with the Jews, rather we sympathise with our own German people. If the German people have now once again sacrificed as many as 160,000 dead in the Eastern campaign, then the authors of this bloody conflict must pay with their lives.
17.4Rosenberg, the Reich Minster for the occupied Eastern territories, reported in his diary that 14 on December he showed Hitler the manuscript for an address he was planning to give in Berlin. Rosenberg, who in a press conference of 18 November had openly spoken of a "biological eradication of the entirety of Jewry"157, was now, "after the decision"158, i.e. after the declaration of war on the United States, uncertain as to whether his initially planned
comments on the New York Jews did not perhaps have to ... be somewhat altered. [...] I took the position not to speak about the extirpation (Ausrottung) of the Jews. The Führer agreed with this attitude and said they saddled us with the war and they brought the destruction; it would be no wonder if they were the first to feel the consequences.159Rosenberg's uncertainty was related to the propagandistic representation of "extirpation" - not the fact itself; here there was agreement between himself and Hitler.
17.5On 18 December, Himmler noted these key words in his appointment calendar (recently re-discovered in Moscow) regarding a conversation with Hitler: "Jewish question/to be extirpated (auszurotten) as partisans".160 This memo does not, in my opinion, provide the decisive order to Himmler to start the systematic mass murder of the Jews of Europe, as has been recently argued161, but rather can more reasonably be read as a confirmation of Hitler's intention to continue and to intensify the mass murders of Soviet Jews, which had up until then already claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands, under the same rationale as before. This memo is thus significant proof of the direct and fundamental participation of Hitler in the decision-making process concerning the mass murder of the Jews.
17.6The deportations which once again began on a large scale in the Spring of 1942, after the Wannsee Conference of 20 January, were preceded in January and February 1942 by a series of public declarations by Hitler, in which he unmistakably returned to his "prophecy" of January 1939, that in the case of a new world war the Jews of Europe would be exterminated. The recent entry of the USA in the war - thus the extension of the war to a world war - and the fact that in his statements Hitler continually mentioned the date of 1 September, 1939 - particularly underlined his threat.
17.7Accordingly, in the Führer's New Year address, Hitler said: "The Jew, however, will not extirpate the European people, but he will be the victim of his own attack".162 In his address on the occasion of 30 January, Hitler exclaimed: "We are clear that the war can only end if either the Aryan peoples are extirpated or if Jewry disappears from Europe."163 In a statement read on 24 February 1942, in the Munich Hofbäuhaus, on the 22 anniversary of the founding of the Nazi Party, Hitler once again allowed it to be announced (he was not present) that:
My prophesy will find its fulfilment in that through this war it will be not be Aryan mankind that will be exterminated, but the Jew will be extirpated.164At the same time, Hitler expressed himself in a smaller circle, among members of his entourage and private guests, in the same way:
The Jew must get out of Europe! The best would be if they went to Russia! I have no sympathy with the Jews. They will always remain an element which stir up the peoples against one another.165
17.8Four weeks later, he expressed himself before a similar circle:
The Jew will be identified! The same battle which Pasteur and Koch had to fight must be led by us today. Innumerable sicknesses have their origin in one bacillus: the Jew! Japan would also have got it had it been remained open any longer to the Jew. We will get well when we eliminate the Jews.166
155. Telephone note of Himmlers concerning a discussion with Heydrich, 30 November 1941, BAB, NS 19/1438.
156. 'Bezüglich der Judenfrage ist der Führer entschlossen, reinen Tisch zu machen. Er hat den Juden prophezeit, daá, wenn sie noch einmal einen Weltkrieg herbeiführen würden, sie dabei ihre Vernichtung erleben würden. Das ist keine Phrase gewesen. Der Weltkrieg ist da, die Vernichtung des Judentums muß die notwendige Folge sein. Diese Frage ist ohne jede Sentimentalität zu betrachten. Wir sind nicht dazu da, Mitleid mit den Juden, sondern nur Mitleid mit unserem deutschen Volk zu haben. Wenn das deutsche Volk jetzt wieder im Ostfeldzug an die 160.000 Tote geopfert hat, so werden die Urheber dieses blutigen Konflikts dafür mit ihrem Leben bezahlen müssen.' Fröhlich (ed.), Tagebücher.
157. 'biologischen Ausmerzung des gesamten Judentums in Europa'. Concept, quoted in: Wilhelm, Rassenpolitik, Passau 1991, pp. 131ff (archival reference: PAA Pol XIII, 25, VAA-reports); see also the notes of a reporter ("strictly confidential informational report") from this press conference: 'The number of Jews in this entire area is estimated at 6 Million, brought across the Urals in the course of the year or otherwise became somehow victim to extermination' ('streng vertraulicher Invormationsbericht'. 'Die Zahl der Juden in diesem ganzen Raum wird auf 6 Milionen geschätzt, die im Laufe des Jahres über den Ural gebracht weren sollen oder sonst irgendwie der Ausmerzung verfallen werden.') Hagemann, Presselenkung, 146.
158. 'nach der Entscheidung'. Wilehlm, Rassenpolitik, pp. 131ff.
159. 'Anmerkungen über die New Yorker Juden vielleicht ... etwas geändert werden müßten. [...] Ich stünde auf dem Standpunkt, von der Ausrottung des Judentums nicht zu sprechen. Der Führer bejahte diese Haltung und sagte, sie hätten uns den Krieg aufgebürdet und sie hätten die Zerstörung gebracht; es sei kein Wunder, wenn die Folgen sie zuerst träfen.' Ibid.
160. 'Judenfrage/als Partisanen auszurotten'. Witte et. al. (ed.), Dienstkalender, 18.12.41.
161. Gerlach, Wannsee-Konferenz, pp 23f.
162. 'Der Juden aber wird nicht die europäischer Völker ausrotten, sondern er wird das Opfer seines eigenen Anschlags sein.' Domarus II, 1821.
163. 'Wir sind uns dabei im klaren darüber, daß der Krieg nur damit enden kann, daß entweder die arischen Völker ausgerottet werden, oder daß das Judentum aus Europa verschwindet'. Ibid. II, pp. 1828f.
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Unroll the ready-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Press into the pan, allowing the excess to hang over the edge. Fold the excess dough under, so that it is even with the plate's rim, and pinch the edges to make a decorative design.
Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Place them in a medium bowl. Add the sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to combine. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the butter and work with fingertips until it looks like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples.
Place the pie into the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until the apples are tender.
Remove the pie from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before serving.
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HIV positive protege of boxer Dicky Ecklund in court for spitting on officer
Giuffrida is HIV positive and was indicted by a Belknap County grand jury for one count of simple assault with an enhanced penalty because he knew he was allegedly spitting on an officer who was acting in the line of duty. The 2010 movie "The Fighter" was based on the life of Giuffrida's friend Dicky Eklund, also of Lowell. Eklund and Giuffrida were also the subject of an HBO documentary "High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell."
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The role of Maggie, sensuous and frustrated wife to fading football star Brick Pollit will be played by consummate actress Anne Schreckengost who was stunning as Blanche Dubois in CLOTA's "A Streetcar Named Desire" and shined in last fall's "Taming of the Shrew." Opposite her as Brick will be Adam Everett who turned in such intense performances as Mitch in "Streetcar" and Curly in last spring's "Of Mice and Men." Starring as the larger-than-life 'Big Daddy' Pollit will be equally imposing consummate actor Steve Slay ("Bus Stop," "Arsensic and Old Lace"). The grand lady cast as his onstage wife, 'Big Momma' is veteran actress Barbara Burton ("Nuts.") The roles of greedy southern lawyer Gooper Pollit and his fertile wife Mae will be tackled by Greg Shlanta ("The Foreigner") and the ever-engaging Heather Blanchard ("Inspector Calls", "Of Mice and Men"). Their young children will be played by Sammie Johnson and Alicia Wilson both delightful in last fall's "Taming of the Shrew," and talented newcomer Bryce Amster. Nicole Johnson, last seen in "Taming of the Shrew," will play Lacey and the spirited newcomer Marjorie Davis will portray Sookey. Rounding out the cast of this multi-layered play are Leonas Firme as Reverend Tooker and Curt Danhauser as Doc Baugh.
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" opens Friday, March 1, with follow-on performances March 2, 3, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Persons interested in backstage or other support involvement may leave a request for a return call on the CLOTA hotline (760) 446-2411.
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Serve with this dosa by adding sesame oil.This molapdi stays good even for 10 days when refrigerated and it tastes good with dosa & idli too
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What are the Benefits of Fenugreek?Fenugreek is an amazing magic herb that can cure number of ailments. Indian Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine recommend fenugreek to treat arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, improve digestion, maintain a healthy metabolism, increase libido and male potency, cure skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils), treat sore throat, and cure acid reflux. Fenugreek also has a long history of use for the treatment of reproductive disorders, to induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement, and to reduce menstrual pain. Recent studies have shown that Fenugreek helps lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and may be an effective treatment for both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Fenugreek is also being studied for its cardiovascular benefits.
Uses of Fenugreek
Home Remedy for Balancing CholesterolA study in India found people who took 2 ounces of fenugreek seed each day had significantly (around 14 percent) lower cholesterol levels after 24 weeks, and had lowered their risk of heart attack by more than 25 percent. Therefore, a recommended remedy for lowering cholesterol is to take 2 ounces of Fenugreek seeds as part of one meal each day. The seeds can be sprinkled onto prepared food, or they can be consumed with water if they are in capsule form.
Treating Diabetes and Lowering Blood Sugar LevelsStudies have shown that participants with type 2 diabetes had significantly lower blood sugar levels after eating fenugreek. Therefore, a recommended home remedy for treating Type 2 diabetes is to consume 50mg of fenugreek twice daily.
Herbal Cure for Skin InflammationA German research group has approved Fenugreek as an effective topical treatment for skin problems such as abscesses, boils, burns, eczema, gout and ulceration of the skin. Therefore, a simple skin inflammation remedy is to take a spoonful of fenugreek and grind it into powder. Mix it with warm water to make a poultice and apply it directly onto the inflamed skin. (A poultice is simply a piece of cloth that has been soaked into the warm water mixture and then applied to the skin).
Natural Cure for Heartburn and Acid RefluxFenugreek seeds contain a lot of mucilage, which helps sooth gastrointestinal inflammation by coating the lining of the stomach and intestine. Therefore, for an effective remedy against heartburn or Acid Reflux, simply sprinkle 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds onto your food. Another option is to take one teaspoon of Fenugreek seeds and swallow them with water or juice before you start to eat.
Home Remedy for FeverThe Fenugreek herb has been known to help reduce fever when taken with lemon and honey, since it nourishes the body during an illness. Therefore, to treat a fever, simply consume one to two teaspoons of Fenugreek seeds three times a day along with an herbal tea (such as green tea) with a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Some health food stores also sell herbal Fenugreek teas (see below), which can be used instead of the green tea.
Breast EnlargementFenugreek is often used in commercial preparations and teas formulated to help balance women's hormones and/or enlarge the breasts. Therefore, a simple remedy is to make Fenugreek a part of your regular diet.
Remedy to Ease Child Birth for Pregnant WomenFenugreek stimulates uterine contractions and can be helpful to induce childbirth. However, pregnant women should only use Fenugreek for inducing labor after consulting with their doctor.
Remedy to Aid Milk Production in Lactating WomenSince ancient times, Fenugreek has been known to increase milk production in lactating women. Research has even shown that milk production can increase by over 500 percent within 24 to 72 hours after consuming fenugreek. Although it is not known why this happens, researchers speculate that the oil contained in fenugreek seeds plays a role. Therefore, a recommended remedy to increase milk flow is to consume one capsule of fenugreek seed (at least 500mg) three times a day.
What are the Side Effects of Fenugreek?While Fenugreek is generally considered to be safe, there have been reports of a few minor side-effects. For example, some people have reported that it can make them feel nauseous. High doses of fenugreek seed may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including diarrhea and gas. Frequent topical use of fenugreek preparations may cause skin irritation and sensitization. Fenugreek fiber can interfere with the absorption of oral medications because its fiber is mucilaginous (moist and sticky). Therefore, Fenugreek should be taken at least 2 hours before or after other drugs are taken. Fenugreek use during pregnancy is discouraged and should only be taken under a doctor's recommendation (since it can be used to induce labor).
Garlic is used as a carminative, aphrodisiac, expectorant, and stimulant.Anticancer Actions:
Human population studies show that eating garlic regularly reduces the risk of esophageal, stomach, and colon cancer. This is partly due to garlic's ability to reduce the formation of carcinogenic compounds. Animal and test tube studies also show that garlic, and its sulfur compounds, inhibit the growth of different types of cancer-especially breast and skin tumors.
Circulatory Effects:
More than 250 publications have shown that garlic supports the cardiovascular system. It may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, inhibit platelet stickiness (aggregation), and increase fibrinolysis-which results in a slowing of blood coagulation. It is mildly antihypertensive and has antioxidant activity.
Antimicrobial Actions:
Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal activity' It may work against some intestinal parasites. Garlic appears to have roughly 1 % the strength of penicillin against certain types of bacteria. This means it is not a substitute for antibiotics, but it can be considered as a support against some bacterial infections. Candida albicans growth is inhibited by garlic, and garlic has shown long-term benefit for recurrent yeast infections.
High Blood Pressure:
Garlic is regarded as one of the most effective remedies to lower blood pressure. The pressure and tension are reduced because it has the power to ease the spasm of the small arteries. It also slows the pulse and modifies the heart rhythm, besides relieving the symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath and the formation of gas within the digestive track. As these days garlic capsules are available with the chemist shops, the average dosage of two to three capsules a day to be given to make a dent in the blood pressure.
Digestive System Disorders:
Garlic is one of the most beneficial foods for the digestive system. It exercises a beneficial effect on the lymph, aids in elimination of noxious waste matter in the body. It stimulates peristaltic action and the secretion of the digestive juices. Crushed cloves of garlic may be infused in water or milk and taken for all types of disorders of the digestion. It has an antiseptic effect and is an excellent remedy for infectious diseases and inflammations of the stomach and intestine. The oil of garlic is absorbed into the alimentary tract and is eliminated partly through the urine.
Garlic produces a very marked effects on the intestine. It is an excellent agent as a worm expeller. It has also a soothing effect on the various forms of diarrhea. Problems such as colitis, dysentery and many other intestinal upsets can be successfully treated with fresh garlic or garlic capsules One garlic capsule taken three times a day is usually sufficient to correct mild cases of diarrhea or dysentery. For more persistent cases, up to six capsules a day can be taken. Garlic has the ability to destroy harmful bacteria in the intestines without affecting the beneficial organisms which aid digestion.
Skin Disorders:
Garlic has also been used successfully for a variety of skin disorders Pimples disappear without scar when rubbed with raw garlic several times a day. Even very persistent form of acne, suffered by some adults, has also been healed with garlic. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots and pimple, and boils. The process is further helped by taking the garlic orally also, to purify the blood-steam so as to secure a long term clearance of the skin. A regular course of three garlic capsules per day should help to clear minor skin infections quickly.
Whooping Cough:
Garlic is an excellent remedy for whooping cough. Syrup of garlic should be given in doses of five drops to a teaspoonful two or three times a day in this condition. It should be given more often if the coughing spells are frequent and violent.


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01 582 7678 4361-07 5 20 77FC http://www.oris.ch/ko%e2%80%8e/watches/oris-big-crown-complication/01-582-7678-4364-07-5-20-76fc
Oris Big Crown Complication
A real high flier A top level pilot's watch: the top quality mechanical movement of the Oris Big Crown Complication displays a moon phase, second time zone, date, and week day. These special features are presented in a classic style: an exquisite patterned dial, applied fluted bezel, and – of course - the Big Crown. High altitude elegance!
- Case Oris Big Crown, 40.00 mm, 1.575 inches, Stainless steel / gold plated
Material Multi-piece stainless steel case, rose gold PVD plated top ringSize 40.00 mm, 1.575 inchesTop Glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating insideCase Back Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glassOperating Devices Stainless steel screw-in security crownWater Resistance 10 barInterhorn Width 20 mm
- Movement Automatic winding complication
Developed by Oris.
Number Oris 582, base ETA 2671Dimensions Ø 23.60 mm, 10 1/2'''Functions Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, subsidiary dial for the date, the day of the week and the 2nd time zone (24 h), pushers for setting, moonphase window, fine timing device and stop-secondWinding Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotorPower-Reserve 38 hrsVibrations 28'800 A/h, 4 HzJewels 25
- Dial Silver
Material Silver guilloche dialLuminous Material Indices and hands Superluminova C3
- Strap/Bracelet Stainless steel
Material Multi-piece stainless steel - rose gold PVD plated metal bracelet, folding clasp
- Reference 01 582 7678 4361-07 8 20 32