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Amplifier an add-on to iPhone 4/4s speaker
|The Tempo Acoustic Amplifier is simply a battery-free amplifier for iPhone4 and 4S. It slips onto the bottom of the phone and channels the sound from the internal speakers in such a way that it increases the volume. (Tempo/MCT)
The battery-free accessory attaches to the bottom of the phone to amplify sound coming from the device's internal speaker.
After she heard it in use, her skepticism quickly changed to "that's pretty amazing for a piece of plastic."
Actually, it's a durable lightweight silicone, built to look like a phonograph and redirect your sound.
It has some stretch to it, allowing it to be used with many cases still attached in horizontal or vertical positions.
It's hard to say exactly how much of an increase of volume you get but the sound now is directed downward from your device can be sent in any direction with much clearer results.
An opening for a dock connection is built in the bottom.
While it's made for the iPhone 4/4s, it will fit on other smartphone as it did with my iPhone 5 but the company currently no plans for iPhone 5 or other smartphone versions.
Details: www.subjekt.com $9.99 available in black, purple, red or white
The new iLuv ReF headphones are promoted as having precise treble and dynamic bass, which are accurate descriptions any user will hear after using the headphones.
An all-fabric canvas covers the padded ear cups and headband, which collapses for ultra-portability.
Since headphones are a fashion statement for many these days, those getting ReFs can brag that the ear cups are made with Korean protein leather (for what that's worth).
As for the sound, the baboom you get from the bass is great, making them a great choice considering the $100 price point.
They are available in two options. I tested the Apple-approved model, with the in-line remote controlling volume, changing your music choices or just giving a hands-free cell option with the SpeakEZ remote on a tangle preventing 4-foot braided fabric cord.
The other model is smartphone-compatible for all the others. Both are available for $99.99 in choices of black, navy, red or white..
Details: www.iLuv.com
A bigger option for sound is the NYNE NB-230 Bluetooth desktop speaker.
Since it's built with Bluetooth, you can place it anywhere within range of the music source or as the company's press releases states, just taking to the pool or beach.
A built-in carrying handle hides in the side unless you want to carry it (13.38-by-6.23-by-5.12 inches) in a shoulder-carrying boom-box style.
The volume and other controls, including the option for using it as a speaker phone with advanced noise-cancellation, are built on the front and a 3.5mm line-in port is on the back.
It's AC powered with the included adapter or you can purchase 6 C Batteries separately to take it on the go for up to five hours of sound.
Details: www.nyne.com $149.95
Having an extra charging cable for an iPhone 5 or the newer iPads just got a little easier.
Griffin Technology is one of the first tech companies out with a full line of lightning connection (Apple's new 8-pin dock connection) USB cables.
They range in sizes from 2-feet to about 10-feet and come in coiled and straight versions.
Last month the company launched a standard 12-volt outlet to use in your car's charging port.
Details: www.griffintechnology.com $22.99
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Members of the Mountain View City Council would see their salaries double under a proposal up for review Tuesday.
Council members are currently paid $600 per month, while the mayor makes 25 percent more.
The proposal from the Council Procedures Committee would boost pay to $1,200 per month. It also calls for automatic annual adjustments of up to 5 percent based on changes in the Bay Area Consumer Price Index.
Mountain View voters, however, would have the final say over any changes in how council members are compensated. The council has until Aug. 8 to put a measure on the fall ballot.
At a Feb. 18 committee meeting, Councilman Mike Kasperzak said he believed there was ample support to raise the salary to $1,250 per month.
"I think we've been a good, effective government," he said. "For the most part, voters around here think council members are doing a good job (and) $1,250 a month is not going to break the bank."
However, Councilman Jac Siegel said he doubted voters would back any measure that doubles pay.
"People look at increases in percentages," said Siegel, adding that a 100 percent increase "doesn't sound good."
Kasperzak and Siegel also clashed over whether a larger salary would encourage more people to run for council.
"I just don't believe it," Siegel said.
"When you look at who is on the council, we're retirees, we're small business owners, we're people who have their own means or we're spouses," Kasperzak said. "It's really a limited pool."
The council tried to increase its pay to $1,500 per month in 2006, but the measure fell short of the simple majority needed to pass. Kasperzak noted that the city's financial picture has improved since then.
"The economy around here is booming," he said. "You certainly don't want to do something like this in a recession. This is the type of economy when you do put on things like a (transient occupancy tax) or a school bond because the community isn't hurting financially."
A provision in the city charter that governs council compensation has been amended three times since 1952, according to a report by Vice Mayor and Council Procedures Committee Chairman John McAlister.
In 1968, voters boosted pay from $10 per month to $250. The provision was amended again in 1980 to delete gender references. And in 1984, pay was tied to population; language was also added to prevent the council from making compensation changes via ordinance, resolution or motion.
Council member pay rose by $100 to $600 in 2012 when the city's population surpassed 75,000.
By way of comparison, Palo Alto has nearly 66,400 residents and pays its council members $600 per month. The mayor receives an additional $150 and the vice mayor $100.
Mountain View is already slated to hold a council election in November. A measure would add $67,000 to the cost for a grand total of $152,000, according to McAlister's report.
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WHAT: The Mountain View City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal to place a measure on the fall ballot that would double council member pay to $1,200 per month.
WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 500 Castro St.

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The booming North Dakota oil patch city of Williston is getting even bigger.
The City Commission has approved an annexation to the north of about 7.5 square miles of land. About 500 property owners are affected.
Public Works Director Monte Meiers says the annexation will make it easier for officials to plan infrastructure such as roads and sewer lines.
Some residents in the area fear a loss of liberties such as the ability to hunt and shoot off fireworks. The Williston Daily Herald reports (http://bit.ly/11AYXsZ) that public protests fell short of the 25 percent threshold needed to stop the project.
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Memo to Musburger: There Was Also a Football Game
Meet Twitter's Crush, Miss Alabama Katherine Webb
As the Crimson Tide quickly and relentlessly asserted themselves as the nation's best team, last night's BCS championship game between Alabama and Notre Dame offered few surprises. One amusing wrinkle, in a shuddering sort of way, was the copious amount of time spent by the game's broadcasters discussing Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron's girlfriend Katherine Webb, a statuesque Auburn alum.
"You quarterbacks, you get all the good looking women," Brent Musburger remarked after the cameras showed Webb rooting in the stands alongside McCarron's mother. "What a beautiful woman." After finding consensus with co-host Kirk Herbstreit, Musburger also added, "If you're a youngster in Alabama, start getting the football out and throw it around the backyard with pop."
The cameras continued to find Webb over the course of the game as what was transpiring on the field became less and less interesting, and Musburger continued his strong appreciation for her apparent charms. She had reason to smile for the cameras: The Crimson Tide stomped to a 42-14 win.
In all fairness, Musburger wasn't alone in his fascination with Miss Alabama 2012; among a sea of totally, ahem, not creepy Twitter come-ons, Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett achieved ignoble notoriety by asking Webb to attend chicken franchise Wing Stop after the game, followed by a gentleman's club. (McCarron played along by publicly and playfully hectoring Dockett for his directness.) At time of press, Webb's Twitter following had skyrocketed from a modest couple thousand to more than 125,000.
We've got requests for comment in to ESPN and will update with anything we hear from them.
UPDATE: ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said of Musburger: "We always try to capture interesting storylines and the relationship between an Auburn grad who is Miss Alabama and the current Alabama quarterback certainly met that test. However, we apologize that the commentary in this instance went too far and Brent understands that."
Webb also spoke with the website TMZ and called herself "flattered … and slightly embarrassed" by Musburger's comments. Musburger could not be reached for comment.
Related: Meet Twitter's Crush, Miss Alabama Katherine Webb


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Men seen using stolen credit cards
New Orleans police are looking for three men who are persons of interest in a robbery last month on Bourbon Street.
The victim told police he was walking near Bourbon and Dumaine streets at about 1:50 a.m. on Jan. 24 when someone approached from behind and grabbed his purse. The thief fled on Dumaine Street heading toward North Rampart Street, police said.
The victim said the thief was about 17 years old with a slim build and stood about 5 feet 6 inches tall. The teen had short hair and a goatee.
The victim said the purse contained cash, credit cards and a cellphone.
Three men were seen using the victim's stolen credit cards and are considered persons of interest.
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Organize your online and paper receipts.
Formerly ReceiptWallet, the newly-rebranded Paperless allows you to scan in and manage your receipts and documents. When you scan in each receipt or document, you enter a few pieces of information about it and then you can quickly and easily locate your receipts and documents. With Paperless, you can view the receipts right on the screen, print them, email them, or save them as PDFs. In addition to the powerful search built into Paperless, you can organize your receipts and documents into collections. These collections can contain whatever you want and even better than that is the ability to create smart collections that automatically create collections based on whatever criteria you like.
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Yesterday, I tried Paperless 2.0. I was very surprised at how many document types it supported, as a matter of fact it accepted every document I threw at it. It even supports Safari webarchives, PDF and HTML from directly within Safari. For me this is very handy when viewing credit card statements and my online banking.
With Paperless 2.0 you can track any data with the ability to customize the fields.
I spent all afternoon transferring my documents from iDocument to Paperless 2.0, adding, deleting, editing and scanning. Not once did Paperless crash, document was crashing about every other scan. I am amazed at how it takes each document an analyzes the content using text recognition and fills in the fields with the amount due and the date due. You can scan a multi-page bill/document and combine it into one document.
I am giving it 5 stars right down the line because I can't find a single feature I need that it doesn't have and I love it.
Now that the software has been bought by Mariner, I can't get an upgrade for snow leopard without paying the $10 higher full price for "paperless" - and all I get is the same functionality, and "maybe" (per Mariner's tech support no less!) it won't crash on me when I open/close PDFs.
As for basic functionality - until I upgraded to snow leopard, this app ran error free. Does a poor job on paper receipts of figuring out "merchant" , "amount", etc. On the other hand, Once you've got one in there from a given merchant, the next time you have to type the merchant, other fields - like category get prefilled. Not bad. And on online receipts saved directly from a web page, it does an excellent job of finding all those bits by itself.
If you need to manage a lot of reciepts, I would recommend Neat Reciepts App instead.
It extracts the information for you and automatically add it to your scan files. It also imports PDF files, and allows you to add electronic receipts or documents simply by printing from any application.
Absolutely love this app. VERY responsive and active developer. I manage my entire receipts (both home and business) with this app. No other software for the Mac does the job so well than ReceiptWallet.
On the one hand just another pdf manager app... But those few extra touches that make it a ReceiptWallet are wonderful. The ability to organise receipts sensibly and generate reports is a really nice touch.
It's not perfect: I'd like it to recognise my system date preferences and thus adopt the d/m/y format that the rest of the world uses. And the reports aren't very flexible in their layout, so longer categories or notes can be truncated when printed. And I've had to fudge things a bit in order to handle receipts that are split across categories (e.g. part of the expense was professional and part personal). But basically very useful and easy to use.
I'm an insurance agent, so I have to keep up with expenses and receipts for my taxes. I love receiptwallet for this. I wholeheartedly recommend this app for that purpose. The best thing about the app (in my opinion) is you can generate reports that total up how much you spent on a category, at a merchant, etc.
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Culver-Stockton College has announced establishment of the Kenneth and Robin Greger Family Endowed Scholarship.
The Gregers, both Culver-Stockton alumni, funded this scholarship to benefit local area students. The scholarship is awarded with preference to students from Marion, Ralls, Monroe and Shelby counties in Missouri. Once awarded, the scholarship may be renewed for up to four years for students who maintain satisfactory academic progress.
The Greger family scholarship will be given to one incoming student a year and will continue with the student for his/her four years at Culver-Stockton, eventually providing educational opportunities to four students each year.
First year student, Randi Lee Plunkett, is the inaugural recipient of the scholarship.
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Roger starts with a victory
Roger has returned onto the Tour with a victory, defeating Romania's Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 in the second round of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday.
Roger looked in great shape in his first appearance on the Tour after his Australian Open triumph. Bidding for a record fourth title at Indian Wells, our champ started with a break in the second game before winning the opening set in just 30 minutes. However, he was surprisingly broken in the sixth game of the second when the Romanian struck a backhand return winner down the line. Although Roger fought back to 6-6, he fell behind 0-3 in the tiebreak, which Hansecu won 7-5 to level the match. Roger reacted right away, breaking again in the second and sixth games to seal victory.
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The Amber Horizons Hood, in association with the Rooftop Volunteer Group presents:
The opera performed will be Claudio Monteverdi's "Il Ritorno D'Ulisse in Patria".
Stream address to access the performance is Radio KTDN at: http://radioktdn.zapto.org:8025
The date of the exhibition will be March 5th, 2012 at 19:00 KI-time in the Amber Horizon's Hood, replacing the Bevin's regularly scheduled event.
Here's what our esteemed Lord of Chaos had to say about the musical piece over on the MOULa forums:
"[The opera] was first performed in 1640. I'll be playing a version performed by the Concerto Vocale, and soloists, directed by Rene Jacobs. He's a specialist in early vocal music, and this performance is in accordance with "historically informed practice." The instruments used are those of the time and the vocal practice similar...
There's no extant full score. Jacobs had to do quite a bit of reconstruction and interpolation, as would anyone performing this work. "L'Orfeo" is more popular, so there has been more work done on that one. Even the libretto had problems, as there are different versions. The differences aren't major, though. Any libretto you find on-line will probably be a little different from this one, which is sung in Italian."
Be aware, the opera runs almost three hours. An intermission has been planned. The RVG's signature browines, along with other light snacks and beverages, will be provided on the mezzanine.
[Special Note for Explorers in European time zones: The start date and time were are dictated by various scheduling problems. If you're interested in opera, please contact Lord Chaos on the MOULa forums. A future event could be developed for the UK/CET, and possibly other timezones, as well.]
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Flat Rock production new twist on 'Nutcracker'
Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:09 p.m.
And for those who enjoy a new twist on a holiday classic, choreographer Chase Brock's interpretation of "The Nutcracker" — with a nod to his hometown of Hendersonville, N.C. — is on stage at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage at 2661 Greenville Highway through Dec. 22.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets or information, call 828-693-0731 or visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Admission is $40 for adults, $38 for senior citizens and $30 for students.
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Food briefs for Sept. 22-28
It's All Good in Temecula: Temecula-based country/rock singer Michael Mandella has opened Michael Mandella's It's All Good Bar & Grill at 41653 Margarita Road in Temecula. Located in the former Bullpen location, the new restaurant/bar offers American-style food with specialties such as country fried steak, homemade mac 'n' cheese and jalapeno poppers. A stage will offer live music (including performances by Mandella) and karaoke. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily with happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily. Call 951-296-3399.
Chipotle doubles up in Oceanside : Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its second Oceanside location today in the Del Oro Marketplace on Oceanside Boulevard between Avenida Del Oro and College Boulevard. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Visit chipotle.com .
Kebabs in Encinitas : San Diego-based The Kebab Shop will open a third location in mid-October at 127 N. El Camino Real, Suite E, in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center. The 1,800-square-foot, 40-seat restaurant will serve Euro-Turkish-style kebabs made with spiced lamb, marinated chicken or felafel and shawarma sandwiches.
Veg pledge : The Animal Protection and Rescue League kicks off its third annual San Diego Veg Week Sunday, where it asks local residents to reduce or eliminate animal products from their diet and eat vegetarian through Oct. 2. More than 750 local residents pledged last year. To encourage pledge participants next week, the league will host nutritional lectures, a cooking demonstration and social events countywide. To sign up, visit sdvegweek.com .
Bagel benefit : Bruegger's Bagels is supporting Share Our Strength through Saturday by offering a $3 booklet containing $20 in coupons. All proceeds will go toward the charity that raises money to end childhood hunger in America. Visit strength.org .
Farmers market turns 30 : The Vista Farmers Market will mark its 30th birthday Saturday with a community celebration. From 8 a.m. to noon, the market in the San Diego County Courthouse parking lot (325 S. Melrose Drive) will feature live music by two bands, stilt walkers, fire-eaters, jugglers and other street performers. The weekly market hosts more than 90 booths and more than 2,000 customers each week, organizers say.
Fleming's launches small plates: This week, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar introduces seven small plates designed for sharing: Sliced Filet Mignon, Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Skewers, New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops, Ahi Tuna Skewers, New Bedford Scallops, Filet Mignon Skewers and Fleming's Lobster Tempura. The plates come with salads, slaws and dipping sauces.
Marine Room spirits: The Marine Room has announced its fall cocktail lineup, available through November. Fall cocktails include Caramel Apple-tini, Spiced Fig-Citrus Martini, the Smashed Pumpkin, and the "Rum-bunctious." Also, The Marine Room will participate in California Wine Month in September with a special "Grape to Glass" wine list. Go to www.marineroom.com or call 858-459-7222.
House of Blues launches new experience: House of Blues Entertainment has announced a new dining experience, "Crossroads at House of Blues," featuring a menu from chef Aaron Sanchez. New dishes include shrimp and grits, short rib meatball sliders, hand-stretched grilled flatbreads, chile-braised short ribs, and street tacos (HOB favorites will remain on the menu). San Diego is the first site with the new menu, which is available for dinner nightly and lunch five days a week. Go to www.houseofblues.com .
Brigantine Coronado revamps brunch : The Brigantine Seafood Restaurant in Coronado has updated its Sunday seafood-themed brunch menu this week with new items including "almost crusted" French toast with strawberry compote, the Big Brig Breakfast, a crab and shrimp quiche, steak 'n eggs ranchero stack with cotija, and more. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Visit Brigantine.com .
eDrinkit.com launches: A group of San Diego entrepreneurs have launched eDrinkit.com, a website that offers drink and bottle deals to San Diego-area bars, nightclubs and restaurants. The site is also adding tours and other specials. Go to eDrinkit.com .
Sunday brunch at Cafe Sevilla: Cafe Sevilla in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is now offering champagne burnch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays for $24.95. Brunch includes a flamenco guitarist, plus classic and Spanish brunch items, including paella, made-to-order omelettes, a pasta station, salads and more. Go to www.cafesevilla.com/sanDiego/brunch/ or call 619-233-5979.
Karl Strauss upcoming releases: Karl Strauss Brewing Co. has three releases in the coming months. Starting Thursday, customers can purchase 22-ounce bottles or drafts of Big Barrel Douple IPA. And beginning Nov. 1, Fullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale, the company's winter seasonal, will be available in 12-ounce bottles and on draft. In mid-November, Two Tortugas will be released in 22-ounce bottles and on draft. The Belgian-inspired Quadruple Ale is the second in the company's 12 Days of Christmas holiday ales series. Go to www.karlstrauss.com .
Cakey Pops debuts: Cakey Pops, a local company that creates bite-size cake pops, are now available at the La Jolla farmers market. The pops are $2 to $6, depending on design and embellishments, and come in Red Velvet, Chocolate, Meyer Lemon, Vanilla and Green Tea. Go to www.cakeypops.com .
Football specials: The Whaling Bar & Grill at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla is offering football specials on Sundays and Mondays. Game-day specials include eggs benedict and bloody Marys, as well as beer and burgers. Go to www.lavalencia.com or call 858-551-3761.
Gordon Biersch low-cal options: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants have introduced 10 "Lighter Side" menu options, with most under 575 calories. The dishes include Creole Chicken, Moroccan Salmon, Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry, Grilled Chicken Cashew Salad, Margarita Steak and more. Also new are the Veggie Burger and the Lobster Burger. Go to www.gordonbierschrestaurants.com .
Luna Grill adds organic veggie burger: Luna Grill, which has a location in Carlsbad and others throughout San Diego, has added an organic veggie burger to its menu. The 1/3-pound burger is made with soy beans, brown rice, red and green peppers, corn, carrots, oats and onions. Go to www.lunagrill.com .
Local woman releases cookbook: Celine Cossou-Bordes has released "Cooking With Trader Joe's: Pack a Lunch," which uses Trader Joe's as a "prep kitchen" to make lunches. The 272-page book from Brown Bag Publishers retails for $24.95; go to www.cookTJ.com .
Karl Strauss beer and food pairing: Karl Strauss Brewing Co. will offer Pork n' Peas and Belgian Trippel as its monthly food and beer pairing. For $12.95, the dish includes braised mini pork shanks in a hoisin five-spice glaze, sweet pea mash and buttered carrots. Go to www.karlstrauss.com .
Tango lounge specials: Tango Restaurant & Lounge in Escondido has several specials in its lounge for September. Mondays are Burgers & Brews nights and also feature happy hour pricing all night. Burgers range from a $6 classic cheeseburger to an $11 Tango Stuffed Burger. Tuesdays and Thursdays are Tapas nights, and Wednesdays offer half-price wines and lounge specials. Go to www.tangoongrand.com or call 760-747-5000.
Rocky Horror specials at The Prado: The Prado at Balboa Park has created a special menu for "The Rocky Horror Show," running through Nov. 6. Act One offers drinks, including the "Eddie," an Irish mule; Act Two highlights appetizers such as "Rose Tint My World," with shaved fennel, watermelon and watercress mint, ricotta salata, and a chile lime vinaigrette; Act Three features entrees, such as "Wild and Untamed Thing," a forest wild mushroom risotto; and the Curtain Call finishes with desserts, such as the "Time Warp," made up of slow baked meringue floating islands, creme anglaise, strawberries and caramel sauce. Make it a four-act night by ordering one item from each section and receive $10 off. Go to www.dinecrg.com .
Melting Pot military Mondays: The Melting Pot at The Aventine in La Jolla is offering 20 percent off for military members on Mondays. Just bring a valid U.S. military ID for the discount. Go to www.meltingpot.com or call 858-638-1700.
Cosmopolitan announces new chef: The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant in San Diego's Old Town has announced Andrew Lee Sasloe as its new chef. Sasloe most recently worked as chef de cuisine at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Go to www.oldtowncosmopolitan.com or call 619-297-1874.
Sublime Ale House to open: Sublime Ale House is scheduled to open its doors Oct. 19 in San Marcos' Old California Restaurant Row. The restaurant will offer gourmet comfort food, craft beer, pizza and more. The menu will boast 20 pizzas, 48 craft beers on tap, 15 varieties of mac 'n' cheese, and 10 grilled cheese variations. Go to www.sublimealehouse.com .
Maria Maria launches new menus: With its one-year anniversary under its belt, Maria Maria in Mission Valley has announced new food and drink menus. New items include Crispy Calamari, Costillas a la Mexicana (baby back ribs in chipotle barbecue sauce, served with roasted corn on the cob and charro beans) and more. Maria Maria also offers Sunday brunch, live music and Taco Tuesdays. Go to mariamariarestaurants.com .
Suite & Tender becomes Saltbox: Se San Diego hotel, which will become a Kimpton hotel later this month, will reopen the shuttered Suite & Tender restaurant on Saturday as Saltbox, a "New American gastro-lounge." Under executive chef Simon Dolinky, the restaurant will offer "social plates" to share, all under $25, including Lobster Corn Dogs, Beef Cheek Tacos, Crispy Fried Asparagus and more. The restaurant will also offer cocktails from in-house mixologist Erin Williams. Go to www.saltboxrestaurant.com or call 619-515-3003.
Waters Fine Foods offers new fall flavors: Beginning Oct. 1, Waters Fine Foods, which has catering as well as locations in San Diego and Solana Beach, will serve daily selections of fall flavors: Butternut Squash Panini, Suzie's Farm Tri Color Beet Salad, Gluten-Free Roasted Pumpkin Lasagna, Brussels Sprout And Local Apple Slaw, and more. Waters will also offer its annual to-go Thanksgiving menu, with Squash Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Crisps, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Chicken Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Savory Brioche Bread Pudding and more. Waters offers a happy hour from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, with 10 percent off, and the Solana Beach location offers 10 percent off on Sundays. Go to waterscatering.com or call the Solana Beach location at 858-509-9400.
Flavor Del Mar launches weekend brunch: Flavor Del Mar is now offering brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Chef Jason Maitland's creations include Slow Cooked King Salmon Benedict, Prime Beef Short Rib Loco Moco, designer bloody Marys and more. Go to www.flavordelmar.com .
Buca di Beppo introduces midday lunch: Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants are now offering lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at participating locations (including Carlsbad). Prices start at $6.99; dishes include Spaghetti With Marinara, Baked Ziti, Chicken Limone, Chicken Florentine Melt, Mozzarella Caprese Italian Melt and more. Go to www.bucadibeppo.com .
Mama's Kitchen bake sale: Mama's Kitchen will host its seventh Mama's Pie in the Sky bake sale beginning Oct. 3. Pies are $20 each and benefit Mama's Kitchen, which offers meals to those in the San Diego community affected by cancer and AIDS. Order pies online at www.mamaspies.org, or call 619-233-6262. Pies are on sale through Nov. 21; varieties include pumpkin, pecan, apple and no-sugar-added apple; pies will be delivered throughout the county for pickup Nov. 23, just before Thanksgiving. Go to www.mamaskitchen.org .
Crush adds lunch : Newly opened Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge is now serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. The restaurant at 437 S. Highway 101 offers lunch entrees priced from $9-$11. Visit solanabeachcrush.com or call 858-481-2787.
Buca di Beppo unveils fall menu: The family-style Italian restaurant chain has a new fall menu with four ravioli dishes (braised beef, mushroom, butternut squash and lobster with shrimp) and Bucatini Alla Enzo (pancetta and fried prosciutto with sauteed mushroom, peas and bucatini pasta). Vista bucadibeppo.com .
Sweet badge of chocolate : To celebrate the San Diego Police Foundation's 11th annual Friends of the Badge Luncheon Wednesday, Valley View Casino executive pastry chef Daniel Sampson created a giant replica of the San Diego Police badge made from 44 pounds of chocolate. Sampson and his team spent five days carving the 26-by-17-inch shield from white chocolate that was then airbrushed with yellow cocoa butter and dusted with gold flakes.
Restaurant Week returns, adds lunch: San Diego Restaurant Week continues through Friday with the addition of lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 (the dinner menus will still be $20, $30 or $40). Go to www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com .
Breakfast With the Balloons: Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyards in Temecula will offer Breakfast With the Balloons from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for $29.95 for adults and $12.95 for children. A breakfast buffet will be served with mimosas as the balloons rise and return to the winery. Go to www.montedeoro.com or call 951-491-6551.
Masters of Food & Wine Culinary Weekend: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort will host a Masters of Food & Wine Culinary Weekend event on Saturday. The event includes a tour of the Carlsbad Aquafarm (with an oyster and sauvignon blanc tasting to finish), a Mussel Eclade lunch at the aquafarm, and a "Cal-Ital" wine dinner at Vivace, featuring Seghesio Family Vineyards. Courses include Late Season Tomato Bisque, Hamachi Crudo, Oxtail Agnolotti, Black Trompette Crusted Venison Loin and Hot Chocolate Mousse. The tour and lunch is $145, the dinner is $185, and both events are $300. Go to www.parkaviara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/news-details.jsp?newsId=41203870 or call 760-448-1234, ext. 5056.
San Diego Zoo Food & Wine Celebration: The San Diego Zoo will host its Food & Wine Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the zoo. There will be dancing, live music and animal appearances. Tickets are $90 and include samples from more than 150 food, beer and wine vendors; go to www.zoofoodandwine.com or call 619-744-3313.
Mount Palomar Winery Grape Stomp ---- The Temecula winery hosts its fifth annual contest, where teams of two will compete in stomp-off heats every 30 minutes for prizes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula. There will be costume contests and food and drinks for sale with live music by Kanan Road. Ages 21 and up only. Tickets are $40. Call 951-676-5407, ext. 112.
Callaway Winery Crush Party ---- The Temecula winery starts a new tradition with its first crush party from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 32720 Rancho California Road. Program includes wine-tasting, grape-stomping contests, dancing to live music, buffet dinner, wine-making demonstrations and more. Tickets are $90. Call 951-676-4001.
Padres fundraiser: To help celebrate the 11th anniversary of Acqua al 2 in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Padres players and management will take over as chefs, bartenders and wait staff from 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $220; proceeds benefit Rady Children's Hospital and UCSD. Guests can have a five-course dinner paired with wines, a live auction and an opportunity drawing. Go to www.buddyblack.eventbrite.com .
Sunday Night Chef Fights : Standards of Excellence hosts the third round of this cook-off challenge between returning champion Eugenio Martignago, executive corporate chef for Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood in Carlsbad, and challenger Vincenzo Mauri, chef/owner of Mangia Mangia Mobile in San Diego, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Standards of Excellence Kitchen & Bath Showroom, 694 Rancheros Road, San Marcos. The chefs will compete in a multi-round challenge and spectators get to eat the results; $50, or $80 for VIP seating; sundaynightcheffights.com or 800-827-2438.
A Day of Wine & Chocolate : The 15th annual fundraiser for Hospice of the Valleys takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Tickets are $60 ($70 at the door) and entitle holders to gourmet food samples, wine and chocolate tastings, live and silent auctions and live music by the Mark Sage Band. Call 951-200-7800.
AleSmith Beer Dinner : La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla hosts a five-course German dinner paired with AleSmith beers and entertainment by Ottopilot at 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $55 and limited to 50 guests. Visit lavalencia.com .
Wall Street Brewdown : Karl Strauss celebrates the reopening of its La Jolla Brewery Restaurant at 5 p.m. Sept. 28 with a pairing of 12 beers with more than 20 small plates, including chorizo sliders, Thai wraps, portobello skewers, hummus on flatbread and more. For $20, diners get five beer tastings, unlimited food pairings and a Karl Strauss pint glass.
The Hearth's Delight: Alchemy of the Hearth is bringing back The Hearth's Delight: A Culinary Adventure, which invites the public to enjoy a full-course meal from appetizer to dessert from Alchemy's chefs in training, under the direction of the executive chef. The dinners are $25, and seating is limited. Go to www.alchemyofthehearth.com
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30: The Flavors of Puerto Rico with Rosa
• Oct. 28: Italian Comfort Food with Katie
• Nov. 11: The American Diner with Angie
• Dec. 16: Holiday Extravaganza with Jean
Lima Bean Cook-Off: A giant lima bean will "grant wishes" at the third annual Lima Bean Cook-Off and City of Encinitas 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 1 at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The lima bean weighs 15 pounds, and Evelyn Weidner of Weidner's Gardens in Encinitas says its magic is awakened when it touches silver, according to a news release. Guests will be able to throw silver to the lima bean. The free event also includes entertainment, birthday cake, admission to the San Diego Botanic Garden, and vendors including food from Brett's BBQ, Flippin' Pizza, Chronic Tacos and more. Go to www.sdheritage.org to purchase tasting tickets for the lima bean cookoff.
Tour de Fat returns: New Belgium Brewing's traveling bicycle celebration, now in its 12th season, will return to San Diego from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Balboa Park. The free event includes New Belgium beer, entertainment, food, contests and more. And San Diego is looking for a car-for-bike swapper; at each stop, someone hands over his or her car keys and commits to a year of living car-free. Each swapper will receive a Black Sheep commuter bike; to apply, go to www.facebook.com/tourdefat . Bike parade participants are encouraged to donate $5 or more, benefiting San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and San Diego Mountain Biking Association. For beer, 16-ounce pours are $5. Go to www.newbelgium.com .
Taste of North Park: The third annual Taste of North Park will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. Participating restaurants include Caffe Calabria, El Take It Easy, Il Postino, Sea Rocket Bistro, The Linkery, The Smoking Goat, Tornado San Diego, Urban Solace, Urbn Coal Fired Pizza, Zensei Sushi and more. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event; go to www.tastenorthpark.com or call 619-233-5008.
Ponte Winery Grape Stomp Festival ---- Temecula's Ponte Winery hosts its ninth annual stomp from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2. Event includes barrels of grapes for stomping, a buffet dinner, live music, dancing and more. Buffet items include sweet corn ravioli, halibut and carved roast beef. There will be tractor rides and live music. Tickets are $95 for adults and $46 for children 12 and under. Ponte is at 35053 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Call 951-694-8855 or pontewinery.com.
Olivewood Gardens feast: Some of San Diego's top chefs will gather to cook in a benefit for Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center in National City, which promotes healthy eating for families. At 6 p.m. Oct. 1, 15-plus chefs will each create a course; chefs expected to attend (with the possibility of late additions) include Chad White of Sea Rocket Bistro, Catherine Humphus of BoBeau, Daniel Manrique of The Red Door, Hanis Cavin of Carnitas' Snack Shack, Ricardo Heredia of Alchemy, Joe Magnanelli of Cucina Urbana, Craig Jiminez of Craft and Commerce, and Anthony Sinsay of Harney Sushi. The dinner is $200 per person. Then, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, "A Day of Play. Art of the Harvest" will offer outdoor fun for families, with garden tours, games, food demonstrations and more, for $15 per person. Go to www.olivewoodgardens.org/rsvp .
Fleming's celebrates wine, food and art: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in La Jolla will hold an afternoon bistro at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at 8970 University Center Lane. The event will feature art from Christopher M and wines from Crocker & Starr Winery. The event will also offer five appetizers (including Blue Cheese Onion Flatbread and Crab Frittatas), an appetizer salad, an entree duo of Filet Tenderloin and Lamb Chop (or an alternative Blackened Ahi Tuna With Cabernet Sauce), and a dessert station. The event is $55; go to flemingssteakhouse.com or call 858-535-0078.
Del Mar Taste & Art Stroll: Del Mar will hold its annual Taste & Art Stroll from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 (Taste of Del Mar is 1 to 4 p.m.); the art stroll is free, but the Taste of Del Mar is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Go to taste.delmarmainstreet.com .
Manicures and martinis: La Jolla Strip Club (a steak place), Bellus Academy and Three-Olives Vodka have partnered to offer Manicures & Martinis every second Wednesday. For $20, attendees can enjoy a 20-minute spa manicure and a martini; there will also be food specials, such as seven appetizers for $7. Call 858-450-1400 to reserve a space.
Chef Showdown: Center for Community Solutions will host its seventh annual Chef Showdown 2011: Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at NTC Promenade, Point Loma at Legacy Plaza. Tickets are $125, with proceeds supporting sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse prevention and intervention programs. Chefs from top San Diego restaurants, including Kensington Grill, Bali Hai, Cups, El Vitral, Harney Sushi, Sea Rocket Bistro, Truluck's, The Shores, Sycuan, Kitchen 1540 and Viejas, will compete in an "Iron Chef" style cookoff. Commentary will be provided by Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien and chef Brian Malarkey. Judges are Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room, Ingrid Croce of Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Joe Busalacchi of Busalacchi's on 5th, and Michelle Lerach of Cups. Guests can sample food items, and enjoy beverages, cocktails and entertainment, as well as live and silent auctions. Go to www.ccssd.org or call 858-272-5777.
Sidewalk Chef Series : Siesel's Old Fashioned Meats hosts a series of outdoor meet-and-greet cooking demonstrations and menu tastings with several San Diego chefs outside the shop at 4131 Ashton St., San Diego. Visit bestmeatssandiego.com or 619-281-5766.
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8: Gabriel Chatten, Western regional chef for Boneworks Culinarte, hosts "Comfort Classics," demonstrating how to braise lamb shanks and osso buco.
• 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 22: Marine Room executive chef Bernard Guillas hosts "Global Grilling Demo," with recipes for Kurobuta barbecue pork, walnut suneli-spiced chicken and more.
The Gourmet Experience: Tickets are on sale for The Gourmet Experience, San Diego's cooking and home entertaining showcase set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The showcase features specialty foods, home products, culinary travel and more; new this year will be an oil and vinegar tasting pavilion, a gourmet meats pavilion, a kids' activity center, grilling area and more. Single-day tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; two-day passes are $40 in advance or $45 at the door (children 12 and younger are free). Go to www.thegourmetexperience.com .
Classic Film Series Dinner: Greystone Steakhouse, in the 1920s-era Rivoli Theater building in the Gaslamp Quarter, celebrates its heritage with its first classic film series dinner on Oct. 9. Throughout the evening, diners can order a $40 prix fixe dinner, with 5-cent glasses of champagne, while watching black and white films including "Casablanca," "The Philadelphia Story," "Some Like It Hot," "Brief Encounter" and "It Happened One Night." Cost is $40. Call 619-232-0225.
Wine D'Vine food and wine tasting: The Grand Del Mar resort will host the eighth annual Wine D'Vine food and wine tasting benefit from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. Wineries include Duckhorn Vineyards, Rombauer Vineyards, Maddalena Vineyards and more; restaurants include Truluck's, Pamplemousse Grille, The Grand Del Mar, Union Kitchen + Tap, Red Tracton's and more. There will also be music and auctions, with proceeds benefiting Walden Family Services, a foster family and adoption agency. Tickets are $150; go to www.waldenfamily.org or call 619-727-5887.
Rancho Valencia Wine Dinner series: Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe offers a wine dinner series, featuring a multicourse dinner paired with visiting wineries, starting at $69. Call 858-759-6216 to reserve.
• Oct. 12: Darioush Winery
• Nov. 9: Pahlmeyer Winery
Extraordinary Desserts soiree: To celebrate her baking book "Extraordinary Cakes: Recipes for Bold And Sophisticated Desserts," Karen Krasne of Extraordinary Desserts restaurants will host a dessert soiree at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Little Italy location, 1430 Union St. There will be entertainment, hosted bars and featured desserts (including Blackberry Cheesecake, Lemon Praline and chocolate Viking. Krasne will be signing copies of her book; tickets, which include a copy of the book, are $65 per person or $85 per couple before Oct. 1 and $75 and $95 after Oct. 1. Go to extraordinarydesserts.com .
Farm Tour Day: The San Diego County Farm Bureau will present its second Farm Tour Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Attendees will be able to take a guided walking tour through wholesale farms in North Escondido and Twin Oaks Valley. The tours will showcase a nursery, avocados, cactus and succulents, mushrooms, wine grapes and an organic restaurant farm. Tours are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 17, and free for ages under 6; tours run every 30 minutes. Go to www.sdfarmbureau.org or call 760-745-3023.
OktoberWest: Bistro West and West Steak and Seafood in Carlsbad will host its second annual OktoberWest from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 15. During the event, chef Eugenio Martignago and six other chefs at the West restaurants will create food and wine pairings with produce from Martignano's one-acre farm for $50 per person. Ten percent of each ticket benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation; go to www.bistrowest.com, or call 760-930-8008 or 760-930-9100.
Woofs & Purrs in the Vines: Cause for Paws will host "Woofs & Purrs in the Vines" from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at Oak Mountain Winery, 36522 Via Verde in Temecula. Tickets are $35, and proceeds go toward the treatment of diabetes of animals. The event includes entertainment, a logo glass, lunch, a glass of wine, auctions and more. Go to www.causefurpaws.org or call 951-699-9102.
La Jolla Gallery, Wine, Walk & Taste : McFarlane Promotions presents this walking tour of La Jolla's downtown district from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20. Participants can sample tastes from 20 restaurants, taste wines and visit 15 galleries; mcfarlanepromotions.com or 619-233-5008.
FOOVIES (Food + Movie): UC San Diego continues its ongoing series of dinner-and-movie programs with a screening of the French film "Secret of the Grain," about an immigrant Tunisian family's couscous restaurant in France, preceded by a dinner inspired by the film at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Loft, Price Center, UC San Diego. Tickets are $30 and include dinner. Movie only is $8. Call 858-534-8497.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: The eighth annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival will return Nov. 16-20. The event features more than 800 wines, 70 chefs and restaurants, 30 gourmet food companies, celebrity chefs and more. Festival events include celebrity chef cooking classes, wine tasting seminars, a Grand Tasting event and more. Tickets are now on sale; go to www.worldofwineevents.com or call 858-578-9463.
Alchemy of the Hearth: Cooking classes are offered at 960 Rancheros Drive, Suite L, San Marcos. 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. Call for pricing; go to alchemyofthehearth.com or call 760-233-2433.
• 10 a.m. Sept. 29: Potstickers and Gyoza
• 6 p.m. Sept. 29: Mastering Technique: Roast Bake Broil
• 10 a.m. Sept. 30: Just Meatballs
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30: The Hearth's Delight
Alta Vista Gardens: Mary Dralle offers cooking classes at Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. Classes are $20 (unless noted) and include tastings and recipes; register to firstname.lastname@example.com.
• 1:30 p.m. Saturday: Cooking with Klibs
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; go to cafemerlot.com or call 858-592-7785.
• 9 a.m. Tuesday: Classic Dishes for Entertaining: Time Honored Recipes and Robust Wines
• 9 a.m. Oct. 13: Gifts from Your Kitchen: Personalized Homemade Treats
• 4 p.m. Oct. 13: Breakfast for Dinner: A New Twist to Stratas, Quiche, Omelets, Mimosas and Bellinis
• 9 a.m. Nov. 18: Healthy and Delicious Italian Recipes: Farm Fresh Ingredients with Flavor and Color for Great Old World Italian Dishes
• 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22: Breakfast for Dinner: A New Twist to Stratas, Quiche, Omelets, Mimosas and Bellinis
• 4 p.m. Nov. 25: Classic Dishes for Entertaining: Time Honored Recipes and Robust Wines
• 9 a.m. Dec. 15: Gifts from Your Kitchen: Personalized Homemade Treats
• 9 a.m. Dec. 16: Kids in the Kitchen (ages 8-12); hands-on kitchen skills, recipes and menus
• 9 a.m. Dec. 20: Teens in the Kitchen (ages 13-17); practical skills, recipes, menus and kitchen etiquette
• 5:30 p.m. Dec. 27: Fearless Cooking for Crowds: Mulled Wine and Wassails
• 9 a.m. Dec. 30: Farmers Market Finds: Creating Seasonal Stews, Sauces and Soups
• 5:30 p.m. Dec. 30: Fearless Cooking for Crowds: Mulled Wine and Wassails
Cups Culinary: The cupcake lounge in La Jolla also offers classes at 7857 Girard Ave.; go to cupslj.com or call 858-459-2877 for prices and registration.
• 6 p.m. Thursday: Convivio: Entertaining at Home Italian Style; $65
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday: A "Big Night" of Timpano; $65
• 7:30 a.m. Monday: Teamotions: Tea Tasting; privately taught class, sign up at teamotionstea.com
Dallmann Chocolate Boutique : Isabella Valencia, owner of newly opened Dallmann Chocolate Boutique in the Flower Hill Promenade in Del Mar, offers tastings classes. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights with different themes. Go to dallmannconfections.com or call 858-720-1933:
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Chocolate and Cheese; $50
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29: Chocolate and Wine; $35
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6: Chocolate and Beer; $35
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13: Chocolate and Salt; $35
Fall Harvest Cooking Class: Chef and restaurateur Su-Mei Yu will offer a Thai cooking class above her restaurant, Saffron, on India Street in Mission Hills from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Su-Mei will explore local market ingredients prepared with traditional Thai techniques, including Northern Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Soup (with Chinese melon), Grilled Pumpkin Salad, Harvest Stir Fry and more. The class is $95 and begins with a visit to the Little Italy farmers market (where students will meet). Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 619-574-0048.
Franco's Home Chef Pizza Classes: Vista chef Frank Latino, a graduate of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco, is offering ongoing one- and two-day hands-on classes in pizza-making for wood-fired and gas-fired ovens. Seven- to eight-hour classes are limited to six and include lunch. For fees and locations, visit firstname.lastname@example.com or call 619-890-4984.
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 www.great-news.com or 858-270-1582, ext. 3. Reserve early; classes fill quickly.
• 10:30 a.m. Thursday: Beggin' for Bacon; $54
• 6 p.m. Thursday: Fast Fish Entrees; $59
• 6 p.m. Friday: Friday Night Dinner Party: Pacific Rim Feast; $59
• 7:15 a.m. Saturday: Great News! Goes to Rancho La Puerta; $200
• 11 a.m. Saturday: Basic Knife Skills; $59
• 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Calling all Kids: It's a Small World; $49
• 6 p.m. Monday: The "Man" Class; $59
• 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: Hands-On Risotto Workshop; $59
• 6 p.m. Tuesday: Getting Started in the Kitchen: Saute, Fry and Stir-Fry III; $54
• 6 p.m. Wednesday: Cooking Seafood With Catalina Offshore; $59
• 10:30 a.m. Sept. 29: Weeknight Family Friendly Entrees; $54
• 6 p.m. Sept. 29: Fall Comfort Foods; $54
• 6 p.m. Sept. 30: Sushi Buffet Party; $69
Hocus Pocus Punch Demo : Cafe 21 in San Diego will host a free "spooktacular" demonstration of making Halloween Hot Hocus Pocus Punch at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at 750 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Visit cafe-21.com .
Inspired Gourmet: Inspired Gourmet offers cooking classes at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 29373 Broken Arrow Way in Murrieta. Classes are $45; go to inspiredgourmetcooking.com or call 951-894-7551.
• Oct. 15: Caribbean Vacation
• Nov. 5: Holiday Appetizers
• Dec. 3: Mexican with a Flair
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. There is also a kids cake decorating club for ages 7 to 11 one Saturday of every month; go to the website for dates. Store hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Classes sometimes have an additional fee for materials; check the website. Visit rozsweetartstudio.com or call 760-744-0447.
• 10:30 a.m. Saturday: Gourmet Cupcake Baking Workshop; $50
• Noon Saturday: Cupcake Decorating with Fondant; $45
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Basic Cake Baking 101 (six-week course); $125
• 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3: Basic Fondant Workshop; $45
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5: Isomalt (sugar) Demonstration Workshop; $25
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12: Gourmet Cupcake Baking Workshop; $50
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13: Cupcake Decorating: Hands-On Workshop (Halloween theme); $40
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16: Gumpaste Open Garden Rose Workshop; $185
• 11 a.m. Oct. 15 : Cupcake Decorating with Fondant; $45
• 10 a.m. Oct. 22-Nov. 26: Cake Design en Espanol (six-week class); $175
• 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24: Basic Fondant Workshop; $45
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27: Cake Pops (Halloween theme); $40
• 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2-Dec. 14: Cake Design for Fun: Basics to Fondant; $175
• 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3: Isomalt (Sugar) Demonstration Workshop; $25
• 1 p.m. Nov. 5: Cupcake Decorating: Hands-On Workshop (Thanksgiving theme); $40
• 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8: Gourmet Cupcake Baking Workshop; $50
• 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12: Cupcake Decorating with Fondant; $45
• 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15: Cake Pops (Thanksgiving theme); $40
• 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Holiday Chocolates Demonstration Workshop; $25
• 10 a.m. Dec. 3: Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop; $45
• 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6: Cake Pops (Christmas theme); $40
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 (unless noted) and include recipes and tastings. Call 760-436-3036, ext. 206, or go to sdbgarden.org/classes.htm.
Sur la Table: The Carlsbad location offers cooking classes at 1915 Calle Barcelona (in The Forum shops). Email email@example.com or call 800-243-0851:
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Sushi 101; $79
• 10:30 a.m. Friday: Fresh Pasta and Sauces: A Regional Tour of Italy, $69
• 6:30 p.m. Friday: Fall Harvest Dinner; $69
• 5 p.m. Saturday: Girls Night Out: Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres; $79
• 3 p.m. Sunday: Essential Knife Skills; $59
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Midweek Meals Made Easy; $69
• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Thomas Keller's Home Cooking: Three-Part Series; $215
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29: Fall Favorites with All-Clad; $100
• 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30: Date Night: Wine Lover's Feast; $79
Taste of Africa cooking classes: San Diego's Women's Empowerment International will offer "A Taste of Africa" cooking classes at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. Classes are $60 each or $110 for two and include printed recipes, samples and light refreshments. Classes are offered twice; go to tinyurl.com/3h5ryn7 .
• 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 2: Food by Olivia Laryea, a refugee from Ghana; dishes include Ghanian Chicken Pies, Jollof Rice With Vegetables, Fancy Fruit and West African Cotton Candy
• 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 9: Food by Hanso Ali, a refugee from Somalia; dishes include Fish Stew With Plantains And Coconut Milk, Corn Meal Polenta and Fried Black-Eyed Peas
Tea 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.
The Casual Gourmet: Phillis Carey will teach simple meals to cook at home at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle at the Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 760-942-1756.
• Noon Sept. 30: Learn-a-Lunch: A Bite of Italy; $29
• 6 p.m. Oct. 3: Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres; $54
• 6 p.m. Oct. 17: Winning Ways with Chicken and Fish; $49
• 6 p.m. Nov. 14: An Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving; $49
• Noon Nov. 18: Learn-a-Lunch: Southwestern; $29
• 6 p.m. Nov. 28: Wine Country Cooking; $49
• 6 p.m. Dec. 12: Champagne and Chocolate Entertaining; $54
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; Visit acquaal2.com or call 619-230-0382.
Blue Door Winery: The 10-acre vineyard has opened a tasting room at 1255 Julian Orchards Drive in Julian. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost is $8 for five tastings. Bottled wines are $19 to $29. Visit bluedoorwinery.com or call 760-765-0361.
Club M at The Grand Del Mar: Club M at The Grand Del Mar will offer tastings from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays this summer, finishing with Rum & Tequila Tastings (the rum and tequila drinks made with the featured spirit are $8; through Aug. 26). Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-2700.
The Collective: Tasting lounge features one-of-a-kind, handmade boutique wines at 28544 Old Town Front Street in Temecula. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. Visit tvwinecollective.com or call 951-693-4567.
Dudley's Wine & Gifts: Dudley's Wine & Gifts offers wine tastings at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 40675 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite B5, in Murrieta. Call 951-461-2225.
ENO-Versity at the Hotel Del: ENO, the wine, cheese and chocolate tasting room at the Hotel del Coronado, has announced fall classes for ENO-Versity. Classes are $35 per person (unless noted) and start at 4 p.m.; go to hoteldel.com/ENO-wine or call 619-522-8546. The Hotel Del is at 1500 Orange Ave. in Coronado.
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. Go to carlsbadcoastal.com or call 760-696-2998.
The Grand Del Mar: The resort hosts tastings on the terrace at Addison's Le Salon at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through September. Wine director Jesse Rodriguez will lead the tastings, which are $35 per session and include a flight of three wines and sommelier-selected cheese. Go to www.thegranddelmar.com or call 858-314-1900.
• Wednesday: Wines from Rioja
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.
Hilton Garden Inn: Sommelier Kevin Frantze and emcee Bob Rauch will lead a tasting of six wines on select Saturdays this summer at the Hilton Garden Inn in Del Mar. Each 5 p.m. tasting is $29 and includes six wine tastings and a variety of specialty cheeses, fruits and nuts, plus a bottle of wine to take home or pair with dinner at Bistro 39. Go to www.bistro39delmar.com or call 858-720-9500.
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 tastings for $5. Go to holidaywinecellar.com or call 760-745-1200.
• 5:30 p.m. Monday: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (wine label); $5
• 2 p.m. Oct. 1: Wine vs. Wine: Napa's Hall Winery & Sonoma's Roessler Cellars; $10
• 2 p.m. Oct. 15: Earthquake Wines from Lodi; $10
• 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24: The 2009 Ports of Taylor Fladgate Yeats; $15
• 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26: Winemaker Dinner with Brian Talley, Talley Vineyards at Coast Bistro; $150
La Costa Wine Co.: Tastings are held at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Go to lacostawineco.com or call 760-431-8455.
• 5 p.m. Friday: Rich Reds; $15
La Valencia Hotel wine series: La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla has launched a wine program. The hotel is at 1132 Prospect St.; go to www.lavalencia.com or call 858-551-3761.
Miramonte Winery: The Temecula winery hosts VIBE once a month with music, food, wines, champagnes, beers and DJs; the winery also hosts "Just Us Girls" at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. The event features wines, champagne cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and vendors. Go to miramontewinery.com or call 951-506-5500.
Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard: These events are coming up at Monte de Oro Winery & Vineyard at 35820 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Wine club members receive discounts; go to montedeoro.com or call 951-491-6551.
• 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (and three-course meal); $95 ($45 without meal)
North County Wine Company: Brothers Jim and Bill Tobin have recently purchased North County Wine Company at 1099 W. San Marcos Blvd. in San Marcos. The wine bar and shop is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Friday Night Tastings are $10 and include seven wine tastings and snacks. Other weekly events include Tuesday Ladies Night, Meet the Winemaker Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Friday Wine Tasting Six for Six Saturday and Silver Sunday Special. Visit www.NorthCountyWineCompany.com or call 760-744-2119.
Rossi's Pizza: Hosts a wine group at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos. Tastings are $10, and there are discounts on bottles. Go to www.rossis-pizza.com or call 760-727-4747.
Stone Brewing Co.: The Escondido brewery and restaurant is hosting events at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. The bistro also hosts movies in its garden during warm-weather months. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.com to check availability.
• 7 p.m. Oct. 11: Beer & Cheese: Black and Bleu; $49
• 6 p.m. Oct. 25: Fresh Dinner; $55
Tango offers half-price Wednesdays: Escondido's Tango Restaurant & Lounge is offering half-price on all drinks and bottles of wine from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as happy hour pricing all evening. Visit tangoongrand.com .
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage: The shop now offers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a San Diego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vino100: Wine tasting events are offered at 5 p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Go to vino100sanmarcos.com or call 760-591-9113.
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. Visit vinzwinebar.net or call 760-743-8466.
* Wine Making Behind The Scenes course: San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies will present a fast-paced course on harvesting, crushing and fermenting grapes, cellar work and bottling in a field lecture class from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Maurice Car'rie Winery, 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Cost is $199 or $209 after Oct. 1. Ages 21 and up only. Call 619-594-6924.
Wine Smarties: The Wine Smarties presents internationally recognized WSET certification programs and other wine classes. The courses are ideal for enthusiasts, professionals or those looking to enter the industry. Go to winesmarties.com or call 619-955-8884. Reservations required.
• 10 a.m. Oct. 2-Nov. 20: WSET Level 3; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $1,350
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4: The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Pairing; Andaz Wine Bar, 600 F St., San Diego; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11: Blind Tasting 101; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 6 p.m. Oct. 17-Nov. 21: WSET Level 2; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $810
• 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22: Classic Regions and Varietals Around the World; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $40
• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25: Sparkling Beginnings and Sweet Endings; 57 Degrees Wine Bar, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego; $40
• 11 a.m. Nov. 5-Dec. 3: WSET Level 2; La Costa Wine Co., 6986 El Camino Real, Carlsbad; $810
WineStyles: The Encinitas wine store offers wine, microbrews, cheese platters and panini after 5 p.m. and several specials each week. On Wednesdays, get a half-price glass or flight of wine after 5 p.m.; Thursday is Ladies' Night; live music most Fridays and Saturdays; and Super Six Wine Tasting is on Saturday afternoons. WineStyles is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.winestyles.net/encinitas or call 760-633-0057.


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SAN JOSE -- Patrick Marleau is making his always-out-there critics eat their words.
A new book by former Sharks teammate Jeremy Roenick ripped him during the lockout. A Calgary radio station mocked him before the team's season opener against the Flames.
So all Marleau did in the first 10 days of this abbreviated NHL season is:
"I will say I'm very happy to see it. I don't mind when somebody tries to stuff something back in my face," said Roenick, now an NBC Sports analyst. "I hope he's on a mission to be as good as he possibly can be."
Roenick is quick to note, though, that he never questioned Marleau's skill level, just his effort.
Todd McLellan wasn't talking about Roenick specifically, but the Sharks coach has his own views when it comes to the external criticisms of Marleau.
"I believe the outside world finds ways to poke holes in Patty Marleau rather than looking at what he does well most of the time," McLellan said. "He's had a great start."
Marleau shakes off any suggestion that he's trying to redeem himself in anyone's eyes. Beyond that, he says he's not trying to dissect his early-season success.
"I can't really focus on that scoring. If you think about it too much, it probably won't happen," he said.
He spreads the credit to linemates Thornton and Joe Pavelski as well the team's defensemen for their setup passes. And Marleau resists the idea that he's altered his game this season, that he's driving the net more or staying longer in the "dirty areas."
"I'm not really doing anything that different," he said. "I'm playing with some good players right now, and they've been able to find me. Pucks are getting through, and I've been able to score some goals."
McLellan, too, says he's not seeing anything new from Marleau this season, though consistency has been an issue in the past.
"He's a streaky scorer," the coach said. "When it's not going well for him, some of those things fall off a little bit and we have to poke and prod him to get him back to it."
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Marleau has brought size and skill to the NHL since the Sharks made him the second overall player taken in the 1997 entry draft -- right after Boston selected Thornton. Marleau's 396 goals are a franchise best and rank eighth among active players.
But he's also been portrayed as the poster boy for playoff frustration, and that gets into perception-reality issues. While he failed to get a point in San Jose's first-round loss to St. Louis last spring, his 52 playoff goals rank second among active players.
While Marleau's linemates competed in Europe during the lockout, he stayed in San Jose, practicing four times a week with a handful of his teammates and others.
"He needs to thank the guys that he skated with those three months," joked defenseman Dan Boyle, one of those players and someone who has assisted on four of Marleau's goals while adding three of his own.
But Marleau also worked on his shooting and stickhandling with about 20 other top NHL players including Sidney Crosby when they converged on Vail, Colo., and Scottsdale, Ariz., for hockey camps during the lockout.
"When you skate with almost like 20-something NHL guys that are elite-caliber and they're all competing, that kept me on edge a little bit," Marleau said. "That's where it helped me keep sharp."
Marleau wasn't ready to say those camps explain the strong start that now links him with Cy Denneny of the Ottawa Senators, the last player to start a season with four multi-goal games, in 1917.
But whatever the reason, his performance has gotten the attention of the hockey world, and that includes his newer teammates.
"You just sit back, and it's fun to watch," Scott Gomez said. "You always knew Patty is an outstanding player -- but being a teammate of his now and seeing it firsthand, it's awesome. Just how he prepares, how he gets ready."
Defenseman Brad Stuart knew Marleau as a teammate for five seasons before the November 2005 deal that sent Stuart to Boston. The next seven seasons, they would be on opposing teams before Stuart was reacquired last summer.
Having faced Marleau just last season, how does Stuart see other teams defending against him at this point?
"You don't want to overplay somebody," Stuart said, "but obviously teams are going to talk about it. You want to make sure that you've got his stick and you're not giving him too many open opportunities."
At the same time, Stuart added, the Sharks "have other guys to worry about, too, so you don't want to focus on one guy."
That might have been what happened in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Marleau did get one goal, but Pavelski added two and Thornton the other. All three were among the NHL's top five scorers entering Monday night's games.
Neither McLellan nor Marleau expects this goal-scoring pace to continue. But what needs to continue, they agree, is the style of play.
"Just being in front of the net when shots are coming and causing a little havoc around there," Marleau said.
While Marleau brushed off Roenick's criticism during the lockout, he can't so easily dismiss another voice he's heard from lately. Landon Marleau, age 6, dinged his dad for not getting a hat trick during his streak.
"He told me," Marleau said, "that I should have shot on one play."
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April 13, 2012
It was a conversation Benjamin Wright '97, M.S.'07, had years ago with a former correctional center offender that motivates him every day.
"Years after his release, a former offender called to thank me for assisting him in his journey to becoming a productive citizen," said Wright, who is the lead warden at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Va. "I was able to connect him with educational and vocational programs that ultimately enabled him to get a job immediately upon release. His call made me realize the influence that I could have on the lives of others."
Having started his career with the Department of Corrections after receiving his bachelor's degree in psychology from Longwood University, Wright returned to the university to earn a master of science degree in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice. He also earned a certificate in public administration from the university in 2007.
Wright has worked at four different facilities and has been promoted to increasingly responsible positions throughout his career. The Greensville Correctional Center houses approximately 3,000 medium-level security offenders from across Virginia, with sentences ranging from less than a year to multiple life terms.
Under Wright's direction, the center offers a variety of programs aimed at helping rehabilitate offenders and prepare them to successfully re-enter society.
The "Campus within Walls" program allows offenders to earn certificates and associate's degrees from Southside Virginia Community College. Those enrolled in the program are housed together so that they can support each other in their educational endeavors.
Therapy dogs that are specially trained to reduce tension also make regular visits. This program has proven to help build morale and promote good behavior among the inmates.
For offenders approaching their release dates, the center offers a cognitive community program designed to change criminal thinking, introduce offenders to community resources and reunify them with family members.
"Being separated from society is the punishment," Wright said. "We aim to rehabilitate offenders while they are incarcerated, not punish them further. Rehabilitation starts with the individual, and it's my job to put programming in place to motivate them to change."
In addition to giving Wright the opportunity to assist inmates in becoming productive citizens, his position allows him to help others' careers blossom.
"I enjoy sharing the success of my staff and seeing colleagues grow personally and professionally," he said. "No two days are alike, but I try to always make sure I'm involved with my staff and visible around the facility."
The compassion and leadership Wright demonstrates in his position are directly tied to his graduate studies at Longwood. He remembers learning about effective leadership in his Administration and Leadership in Organizations course.
"The course taught me a lot about the importance of communication, networking, leadership and evaluation," he said. "I was also able to understand the importance of inspiring a shared vision for those you work with. My Longwood education greatly enhanced my career and prepared me to be a leader in a very challenging profession."
Wright continues to stay involved with the university by helping current students explore their career options.
"I have given presentations to classes about the field of corrections and invited students to tour our facility," he said. "I will always make room on my schedule for Longwood University. The faculty, staff and students are my extended family."


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The Burroughs girls basketball team lost to Silverado 62-35 Wednesday in Victorville.
The Burros (12-5, 5-2 DSL) once again fell behind 18-2 — just as they had in the first matchup against the Hawks — but this time, they couldn't come back.
Burroughs trailed 29-11 at the half and were outscored in every quarter of the game in dropping their fifth game of the season. The loss ended the Burros' five-game winning streak and delayed the team from getting its 13th win of the season, which would tie this Burroughs team for the best season in more than a decade.
"We lost by 23 or 24 points tonight," BHS Coach Robert Campbell said. "Silverado played really well and once again jumped out to a big lead on us."
Silverado (10-9, 6-0 DSL) forced more than 30 Burroughs turnovers in the game and forced 20 by halftime.
"They outplayed us tonight," Campbell said. "We didn't handle their quickness, we threw the ball away and we just didn't play good enough to win."
Madison Schiller had 12 points and five rebounds. Aubrey Hayes had nine points and five rebounds. Celsea McGrew had five points and six rebounds. Joanna O'Neil had five points and four rebounds. Talia Forsythe had four points and six rebounds. Talia Forsythe had four points and six rebounds. Chantia Jennings had six rebounds, while Rachelle Schiller added anther five rebounds. The Burros move to face Victor Valley at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Victorville.
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Two Dallas Cowboys employees who were seriously injured in the collapse of the team's practice facility are filing suit this morning against several companies involved in building or renovating the massive tent-like structure.
Scouting aide Rich Behm (above right) and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis (below right) accuse all the defendants
of negligence and two of conspiracy — of knowing at least two years ago that the facility was unsafe and covering it up.
The prominent Dallas trial lawyer Frank Branson represents both Behm, who is permanently paralyzed below the waist, and DeCamillis, who suffered a broken neck but escaped paralysis.


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Below are highlights of how very "live" it went: technical difficulties, camera crashes, and actor freak-outs (done well by Rob Corddry.) Perhaps the best quote in the tail-end of this clip is when the actors are forced to run up flights of stairs to get to surgery: "These elevators haven't been working since they shot Scrubs here."
And now, what 90% of you clicked on this post for: Jon Hamm's cameo — otherwise known as the "Hammeo." Can we be the first to coin the term "Hammeo?" It's such a good pun. Either way, we got hammed last night, we liked it.


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Published: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 11:58 p.m.
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LAKELAND | A former Haines City police officer arrested in an investigation of underage prostitution has pleaded guilty and received 10 years in prison.
Demetrius Lamar Condry, 27, pleaded guilty Friday to charges of lewd battery and official misconduct, court papers say. The State Attorney's Office dropped a more severe charge of sexual battery by an officer.
Polk County deputies arrested Condry, who worked for thr Haines City Police Department about five years, in July 2011 as he neared the end of a shift.
His arrest was part of an investigation into a prostitution business that Paul Aaron Jr., 28, who was a school bus monitor, is accused of running under the name Genuine Quality Entertainment.
Deputies said Aaron exploited runaway girls younger than 18.
An arrest report said one of the girls was forced to have sex with Condry for free so Aaron could receive favors from him in the future.
Condry would arrive at the home the business operated in his marked police car while on duty and wearing his uniform, deputies said. One girl told deputies she had sex with him at least 20 times.
In addition to Condry and Aaron, deputies arrested Christopher Hawkins, 22. He is accused of helping run Aaron's business while rooming with him and having sex with the minors involved.
The girls told deputies they once tried to run from the home and Hawkins chased them down and brought them back against their will.
Cases against Aaron, charged with lewd battery and sex trafficking, and Hawkins, charged with lewd battery, are still pending. Both have pretrial hearings scheduled in March.
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Published: Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:56 a.m.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A singing group from UNC Asheville that's performed five times in the White House atrium is set to sing at a holiday reception hosted by President Barack Obama and the first lady.
The 20-member UNC Asheville Singers will travel to Washington this Wednesday through Saturday. The group also will perform a luncheon concert for officials and employees at the State Department and sing for soldiers injured on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Last year, the members had a chance encounter with the family dog, Bo, who eluded three Secret Service agents in a White House hallway and curled up beside the singers. This year, they hope to meet the Obamas when they sing at the reception.
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So, i've made several topics in here about this issue. I haven't really gotten anywhere with it though.
No matter what script i use, i need to edit it to make it fit my setup (And i have no clue what variables to edit lol). The issue is, that when streaming to my tv picture gets cutoff in both sides. I have no clue how many pixels it is, i just know i dont see the whole picture =)
My tv is a 1080i TV, so maybe thats why. Anyway, if anybody got a avisynth script that i can try to use i'd appreciate it very much. Im getting so annoyed by not seeing whole picture heh.
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Published: Monday, December 10, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
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SARASOTA COUNTY - County commissioners will get an update Tuesday on a project to upgrade the amenities at Siesta Key Beach and potentially decide whether some elements should be cut and if they will authorize borrowing money to get the upgrade done more quickly.
The proposed $21.5 million project became contentious recently when cost estimates shot up to nearly $27 million. County staff want input from commissioners on dropping several items from the plans, including a multi-purpose structure, brick paver accents on Beach Road and a wedding pavilion.
Staff will also ask commissioners whether they want to issue bonds to complete the project in a little more than two years. Currently, the project is scheduled to be completed in phases, with the final phase not beginning until 2024. Staff estimate that using bonds would save $500,000 to $1 million because of rising future construction costs.
Representatives from Kimley-Horn and Associates, an engineering firm the county hired to help design the project, are expected to be present at the meeting.
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