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Definition of chilli in English:
(also chilli pepper, US chili or chile)
noun (plural chillies, US chilies or chiles)
1A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders. There are various forms with pods of differing size, colour, and strength of flavour.
- Capsicum annuum variety annuum, 'longum' group or variety longum.
Example sentences
- Seasonings for marinades run the gamut from herbs, spices, garlic, and chilies to fish sauce, salts, olives, and onions.
- What he didn't tell you is that there were onions, garlic, oregano and chilies in the sauce, too.
- Mix the olive oil, crushed chillies and thyme leaves with sea salt and black pepper.
1.1 short for chilli powder.
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- The chicken is seasoned with a blend of jalapeno, cayenne, chili, and black and white pepper.
- Heat half a tablespoon of ghee or oil, in a pan, and fry the coriander leaves along with the chilli, pepper and cumin seeds, till you get an aroma.
- It's basically onion, garlic, green pepper, a can of tomatoes, sprinkle of chili, cayenne pepper and seasoning.
1.2 short for chilli con carne.
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- My companions fell for the chicken and mushroom vol-au-vents served with salad and the chilli in pitta bread clicked with our photographer.
- There are also recipes for cassoulet, sausage chilli, sausage pasta with capers and feta and, of course, sausage, egg and bacon panini: sausage rolls to you and me.
- The addition of ceviche and chilli to sashimi and sushi could have been invented by Thor Heyerdahl to prove that the Japanese discovered Lima.
Early 17th century: from Spanish chile, from Nahuatl chilli.
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Fifth runner-up Miss South Carolina Megan Pickney walks the runway during the introductions of the Miss USA 2013 pageant, June 16, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari) by Hannah Dreier LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 25-year-old contestant from Connecticut won the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Erin Brady of South Glastonbury, Conn., won the beauty pageant at the Planet Hollywood hotel-casino after strutting in a white sparkly gown and answering a question about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding widespread DNA tests. Asked if she agreed with the decision, Brady said she did.

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Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
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FLAT ROCK— Nancy Kay Brown, 66, of Flat Rock, died on Nov. 28. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.
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Cascade Yarns Sierra is a blend of 80% pima cotton and 20% merino wool and is perfect for all seasons. The wool lightens the cotton and adds memory, which makes for great fitting garments - all in a stunning array of colors. Cascade Sierra is machine washable on cold in the gentle cycle, so you can feel confident creating gifts with this yarn. Cascade Sierra Quattro is the same great blend in beautiful marled colorways. Made in Peru
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NOT Colorfast!! Caution: tie skein multiple times, then rinse in warm vinegar water and then wash (I used Eucalon) and repeat this process until color does not appear in the water. Hang to dry. If you don't tie the skein multiple times you will end up with a birdnest. If you don't rinse and wash you will end up with color bleeding. Aside from this, it will make a nice, soft blanket that is not as warm as 100% wool (good for grandson in Florida!)
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Using this to knit up baby booties. Works great. Enough leftover to make lots of other things to match!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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SO sad it is a closeout! :(
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I am using this to knit a lofty and warm yet breathable infinity scarf. The material this yarn creates is absolutely perfect and I am sad there are not more colors left to choose from. My only regret is not discovering this yarn sooner.
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The service was wonderful and the shipping was speedy as per usual :) I am always pleased with WEBS
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Loved this yarn!
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I made a sweater for myself with this product and love the way it turned out. My 4 and half year old granddaughter, who will not wear anything that is "scratchy" tried the sweater on and asked if I would make her one. As she described it, "it's so soft, Nonna."
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I made myself a lace cardigan. And I made a little friend a size 2 stripy cardigan using three colors. Both turn out very pretty. It ks a shame this yarn is no longer made. It knitted up fast
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Bought this to knit a cardigan. It is a true worsted, and the blend of cotton/wool is lovely. There was some cabling in the garment I made, and it showed the stitch definition well. Good yardage. The colour did run a little when I wet blocked.
As always, service was exceptional - Webs even went above and beyond when I ran short of yarn and found me two more skeins of the same dye lot!
Nice yarn
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I bought this to make an afghan for my son. The colours are great. The texture is nice for cotton.
Wonderful to knit with
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The hats and scarves I've made my grandkids get lots of wear and tear and not much care in the wash, but they stand up really well and still look good.
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great cotton yarn
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This is a great yarn in beautiful colors, I love how it crochet's and knits. It makes wonderful market bags, and will by trying to make a top out of it.
I have bought this yarn a second time
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Soft and light weight enough for use in warmer weather
love the yarn, /love the price
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Saturday, Jan. 21 • 7 p.m. CST
Dugan Wellness Center (1,500) • Corpus Christi, Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team returns home on a two-game winning streak and are looking for their third conference win Saturday against Sam Houston State. The Islanders clinched their first conference road win of the season on Wednesday against UT Arlington and won their first conference game of the season last Saturday against Southeastern La.
Brandi Huff led all scorers with 14 points and Alisa Roberts pulled down 12 rebounds to help the Islanders seal the road victory on Wednesday.
The Islanders sit at 6-11 and 2-2 in the SLC and return to the Dugan Wellness Center for the third time this season. The Islanders are 1-1 at the on campus site, with their lone victory coming against Jackson State in their most recent appearance there.
The Islanders are 11-3 all-time against Sam Houston State and have dropped the last two meetings. The Bearkats come into the contest with an 8-7 record and are looking for their third road victory of the season. Sam Houston State has been selected to finish third in the Southland Conference West Division after finishing with a record of 17-14 last season and 11-5.
• The Islanders clinched their first conference road win of the season Wednesday against UT Arlington.
• The Islanders are on a two-game winning streak, which is the first this season. Last season the Islanders' two wins came back-to-back.
• Texas A&M - Corpus Christi matched a season-best 15 steals on Wednesday and tallied 17 assists.
• Brandi Huff came off the bench to register a career-high 14 points to lead all scorers
• Alisa Roberts also came off the bench to pull down a 12 rebounds and was one point shy of her first double-double of the season.
• The Islanders shot 43.4 percent (23-53) from the field against UT Arlington.
• Head Coach Robert Robinson reached 70 wins in his six years as head coach at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi on Wednesday with the victory over UT Arlington.
• Coach Robinson has used six different starting lineups this season.
The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team put together a 12-0 run with under five minutes left to clinch their first conference road game of the season, 61-51, over UT Arlington. Sophomore Brandi Huff led all scorers with a career-high 14 points and tied a career-best six rebounds. Junior Alisa Roberts pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds, including 11 on the defensive end. She also went 7-of-8 from the line and tallied two assists and two steals to round out her stat line. Zoe Vega-Vega, Imani Dunn, Verne'qua Taylor, and Trish Amboree all chipped in eight points. Vega-Vega also pulled down eight rebounds and Taylor dished out eight assists and tallied five steals in 40 minutes of play.
Sam Houston State heads into Saturday's game with a 8-7 overall record, 3-1 in conference play and sits at 2-7 on the road. The Bearkats dropped their first conference game on Wednesday against Texas State and snapped the team's four game winning streak.
Sam Houston State opened conference play with three victories. The Bearkats sealed a win on the road against UTSA and then notched their next two home games against UT Arlington and Nicholls State.
On the season, Sam Houston State averages 61.6 points, shoots .350 from the floor (333-of-952), .247 percent (57-of-231) from three-point range and .698 (201-of-288) from the line.
Individually, the Bearkats are led by Britni Martin with 14.7 points per game. Sequeena Thomas is second on the team with 13.9 points per game and leads the team with 10.3 rebounds per game.
Saturday's game will mark the 15th meeting between the two schools with the Islanders claiming the 11-3 advantage. The Islanders had won nine consecutive wins against the Bearkats until last season when Sam Houston State notched both victories.
The last time the two teams met up was in Corpus Christi on Feb. 12, 2011. The Bearkats sealed a 76-70 victory. Sam Houston State also notched a 83-67 victory on Jan. 22, 2011 in Huntsville.
This season the Islanders have depth on their roster, something they have lacked in the past. This season, the Islanders bench has outscored their opponents' bench 363-332. On Wednesday, The Islanders scored 34 points to UT Arlington's 20. Brandi Huff led the Islanders off the bench with a career-high 14 points and Alisa Roberts pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds off the bench. Roberts leads the bench with 6.6 points per game and freshman Trish Amboree is second with 6.2 points per game.
The Islanders are leading the conference with 29.1 defensive rebounds a game and are fifth in offensive rebounds with 15.5.
Myeisha Myles is leading the team on the glass with 7.1 rebounds per game, which is good for 11th place in the conference. Myles has 4.2 defensive rebounds (14th, SLC) and 2.8 offensive rebounds (9th, SLC) while Damequia Montgomery is in 14th place in the conference with 2.5 offensive rebounds.
The Islanders have been a force on the defensive end, tallying 495 rebounds to their opponent's 482. Jammer and Myles have combined for a total of 136 defensive rebounds.
The Islanders matched a season-high 15 steals against UT Arlington. The other time the Islanders tallied that many was against Rice. This season the Islanders are 3-2 when having more steal than their opponents. The Islanders sit in 11th place in the conference with an average 7.7 steals a game. Alisa Roberts lead the team with 28 steals and Verne'qua Taylor has tallied 25.
The Islanders sit in fifth-place in the conference with 3.4 blocks per game. Myeisha Myles, Jessica Jammer and Damequia Montgomery are three of the top shot blockers in the league. Myles and Jammer lead the way in ninth place with 0.9 a game, and Montgomery sits in 14th (0.7).
The Islanders finished 2-4 in the month of December and 2-5 in November this season. Since its first season of basketball in 1999-2000 the Islanders are 51-42 in the month of January.
Verne'qua "Nene" Taylor leads the team at the point guard position and has no problem sharing the ball. The junior is leading the conference with an average of 4.6 assists a game with a total of 78 assists in 17 games in a team-high 30.4 minutes per game.
Against SMU, the Wharton, Texas native, posted a season-high 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting and dished out eight assists while jumpstarting the Islanders scoring in the second half. Taylor dished eight assists against UT Arlington for the second straight game. She also tallied eight points and a season-high five steals in 40 minutes.
She is averaging 6.0 points per game, 4.1 rebounds and is second on the team in steals with 25. Taylor along with Myles are the only two Islanders to have started all 17 games.
Brandi Huff, a two-sport student-athlete, came off the bench against UTA and scored a career-best 14 points and pulled down six rebounds in a season-high 24 minutes. She also led the team against UTSA with eight points off the bench in 20 minutes. At SMU Huff scored six points, including a season-high two three-pointers while pulling down six rebounds in 20 minutes of play.
The sophomore is averaging 4.3 points a game and 3.5 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.
The Islanders were picked to finish last in the Southland West Division after finishing last in the conference last season.
The Islanders will head on the road to face Texas State on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m.


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Lichen on Slate
Photograph by Sylvia Sharnoff
Slate yields to brilliant lichens in Merced Falls, California.
Ertale Lava Lake
Photograph by Carsten Peter
Lava bubbles and oozes inside a lava lake in Ethiopia's Ertale volcano. Molten surface temperatures range from 550 degrees Fahrenheit (288 degrees Celsius) to nearly 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 degrees Celsius) at the center of the pit.
Coyote Buttes Sandstone
Photograph by Frans Lanting
Striated sandstone lines the slopes of Coyote Buttes in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
Crystal Patterns
Photograph by David Boyer
Concentric rings of color decorate a crystal found in Albany, Oregon.
Erupting Cone
Photograph by Carsten Peter
Lava spews from a newly formed cone on Italy's Mount Etna during a 2002 eruption. The ancient name Etna may mean "burning"—it's easy to see why the mountain earned that name.
Rope Lava, Hawaii
Photograph by Frans Lanting
Pahoehoe lava darkens into ropy strands in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Rock Swirls
Photograph by Cary Wolinsky
Lines reverberate in ever widening swirls from a rock in Moab, Utah.
Painted Hills
Photograph by Sylvia Sharnoff
Minerals streak the hills of Oregon's Painted Hills State Park.
Molten Lava, Etna
Photograph by Carsten Peter
Red, molten lava glows on Mount Etna. At nearly 11,000 feet (3,400 meters) tall, the Italian peak is Europe's highest active volcano.
Coyote Buttes, Arizona
Photograph by Frans Lanting
Patterned sandstone creates an optical illusion in the Wave rock formation, part of Coyote Buttes in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona.
Spreading Pahoehoe Lava
Photograph by Marc Moritsch
Pahoehoe lava, the hottest Hawaiian lava type, may darken into ropy strands or wrinkle into silver-sheened taffy, such as this flow in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Patterned Rock
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Erosion reveals swirls of color and pattern in rocks in Point Lobos State Reserve, California.
Cooled Lava
Photograph by Marc Moritsch
Cooled pahoehoe Hawaiian lava solidifies into igneous rock with a ropelike pattern. Another type of Hawaiian lava, called aa, is a creeping slag that hardens into brutally jagged pieces.
Rocks, California
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Eroded rocks pop with colorful designs in Point Lobos State Reserve, California.
Petra Sandstone
Photograph by Annie Griffiths Belt
Crimson striations run through a sandstone rock face in Petra in Jordan.
Swirls of Lava, Hawaii
Photograph by Frans Lanting
Flowing lava in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park creates vivid swirls in this close-up shot. The relatively gentle, flowing nature of lava in Hawai'i creates mounded mountains said to resemble ancient battle shields, giving them the name shield volcanoes.
Boiling Lava, Etna
Photograph by Carsten Peter
Lava bubbles and boils during a spectacular 2002 eruption of Italy's Mount Etna. For 24 days, the volcano gave its most dazzling show in a decade, spewing rivers of lava and fountains of fire.
Mauna Ulu Vent
Photograph by Robert Madden
A fountain of lava erupts from the Mauna Ulu vent in Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. Of the state's four active above-water volcanoes, only Kilauea and Mauna Loa have spit lava in the past 200 years.
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Thrills, chills, and pictures from PyCON 2007
I've come back from day two of PyCON, exhausted and red-eyed, but also really excited. I've learned about several different ways to integrate C libraries into Python, including ctypes which, though an old library, has only entered the standard library in Python 2.5 (released earlier this year). I've heard the story of modern cyberpunk heros braving the wrath of the information police, patching code on the fly to evade the notice of the oppressive governments they are exposing for their censorship practices (that is so cool).


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Why Natural Gas Will Stay Cheap in 2013
By Matthew Philips
Six weeks ago, natural gas bulls were riding high. By Thanksgiving, prices had more than doubled since hitting a decade low of $1.90 per million BTUs in April. Heading into what was supposed to be a cold winter for the U.S.—at least compared with last year—the consensus view was that natural gas prices would be higher in 2013, since about half of all U.S. households heat their homes with natural gas. By the end of December, the median forecast of 22 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg was that natural gas would average $3.75 for 2013.
A few weeks of warm weather later, and a lot of those forecasts look way too optimistic. Prices have fallen more than 20 percent since peaking at $3.90 per million BTUs in late November. With the National Weather Service predicting above-normal temperatures over the next 10 days for the eastern third of the U.S., that downward pressure is likely to continue. "We're going to see a lot of guys coming in and changing their forecasts," says Laurent Key, an energy analyst at Societe Generale (SCGLY) in New York. Key expects prices to bottom out around an average of $3.16 in the second quarter before climbing.
"If we end up repeating 2012, those expectations need to come down by about a buck," says Scott Hanold, an energy analyst at RBC Capital Markets (RY) in Minneapolis. Goldman Sachs (GS) just lowered its 2013 price target by 50 cents, from $4.25 per million BTUs, to $3.75, still above the current price of $3.12.
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Helena K. Hallowell, 70, of Burlington, Iowa, suffered moderate injuries in a car-pedestrian accident at 12:28 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Center, Mo.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, she was taken by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital.
The accident was at 101 East Highway 19 at the Pick-A-Dilly Convenience store in Center.
Officers said Lloyd L. Elzea, 79, of Center, was driving a 2002 Buick LaSabre and backing from a parking space. He backed into and knocked down Hallowell, and she was injured in the fall. Elzea was not injured.
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Sarasota commissioner Atwell preps to run again
Published: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 4:20 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 4:20 p.m.
SARASOTA - Mayor Suzanne Atwell has scheduled a campaign event for Tuesday to start her run for re-election.
Two at-large City Commission seats are open in the March 12 election. Atwell is one of six candidates vying for the spots, and the only incumbent in the race.
She will hold her event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Libby's Cafe and Bar at 1917 S. Osprey Ave.
Atwell has been on the commission since April 2009. She previously worked as a mental health counselor and was director of development for the American Association of Community Colleges.
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Definition of shoe in English:
1A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle.
Example sentences
- He wore black tennis shoes with dull white laces, baggy blue slacks and a white long sleeved shirt.
- Anyone wearing high-heeled shoes would find herself punching holes in the floorboard.
- But even with the assistance of modern machinery and materials, most pointe shoes are still entirely handmade.
1.1A horseshoe.
Example sentences
- First remove any horseshoe nails and clean the shoe with a stiff brush and water to remove packed in-dirt.
- The field was reduced to six when Rapid Ryan was ordered scratched by the stewards in the paddock because he was wearing improper shoes.
- There is a moment of anxiety as Hills dismounts immediately after the line but it transpires that the filly has just twisted a shoe.
2.1A drag for a wheel.
Example sentences
- And the advantage to a pivoting shoe is it allows you to more easily work on undulating, round or contour surfaces.
- Drag shoes under the wheels helped to lock them.
- The recoil system was not efficient and drag shoes had to be used under the wheels to keep the carriage steady in action.
2.2 short for brake shoe.
Example sentences
- If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes, check the drums and shoes for wear and the brake magnet for condition.
- But, when you're in four bad crashes, two wheel changes and a broken shoe, it made it one of the hardest one-day races of my life.
- The shoes in drum brakes are subject to wear and the brakes needed to be adjusted regularly until the introduction of self adjusting drum brakes in the 1950s.
2.3A socket, especially on a camera, for fitting a flash unit or other accessory: an accessory shoe
More example sentences
- I am looking for an off camera flash shoe cord.
- The above is a normal flash shoe with forward pressure being applied to the flash.
- To get your flash far away from your camera lens, you need to purchase an external flash, and you need a camera with a hot shoe.
2.4A metal rim or ferrule, especially on the runner of a sledge.
Example sentences
- A close-fitting metal shoe with a central opening of 12.7 mm diameter flattened the section against the ceramic plate of the transducer.
- The protector block controller shoe is a metal shoe with a handle and a crossbar placed at a comfortable position in front of the operator's foot with the handle above and the crossbar below.
- Modern sled runners are covered with removable plastic runner shoes which can be changed for different conditions, or when worn.
2.5A step for a mast.
Example sentences
- As the mast rises into the suspension shoe, it locates and supports itself from the suspension shoe, subsequently allowing the climbing brackets to climb up the mast.
- Using the back edge of the mast shoe as your guide check to see the string between the shrouds and aft edge of the mast shoe are parallel.
- He uses an elaborate mast step bridge which elevates the mast shoe so the mast base is never in the bilge water.
2.6A box from which cards are dealt in casinos at baccarat or some other card games.
Example sentences
- The odds constantly shift as cards are dealt out of the shoe.
- So I shuffled up my six-deck shoe and dealt to four players plus the dealer for several hours.
- The game is dealt from an eight-deck shoe (sometimes six decks will be used).
verb (shoes, shoeing; past and past participle shod /ʃɒd/)
1 [with object] Fit (a horse) with a shoe or shoes: they are waiting to have their horses shod
More example sentences
- If you have a lot of rocks in your pasture and/or you ride your horse often in a rocky area; you may need to shoe your horse.
- A blacksmith with an ancestor who shod the horses that took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade is hoping for a grandson - to keep the 170-year-old family firm going for future generations.
- She approached two men, who were shoeing a horse.
1.1 (be shod) Be wearing shoes of a specified kind: his large feet were shod in trainers
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- Her feet were shod with black dress shoes that were slightly scuffed as if it had been walking.
- Like her he was dressed in the coarsest of undyed wool, rough with fringe at the edges, and was shod in shoes made from deer hide or pig hide, with the hair still upon it.
- Now at ease by the fireside, his feet are shod in narrow velvet slippers with a monogram embroidered in gold thread.
2Protect (the end of an object such as a pole) with a metal shoe: the four wooden baulks were each shod with heavy iron heads
More example sentences
- At regular intervals along the counter were great upright wooden stampers shod with iron at the bottom.
- The door was stout oak shod with iron and locked with three thick iron bolts into the door frame.
2.1Fit a tyre to (a wheel): its 14-inch wheels were shod with 175/65 tyres
More example sentences
- Alloy and steel wheels are newly-styled and shod with 15 inch tyres which result in improved ride characteristics.
- Sixteen inch alloy wheels shod with very generous 195/45 tyres are another bonus.
- The only giveaways, apart from the badges, were slightly flared wheel arches, wide alloy wheels shod with special high-grip radial tyres and a single large-bore exhaust pipe.
be (or put oneself) in another person's shoes
- Be (or put oneself) in another person's situation or predicament: if I'd been in your shoes I'd have walked out on himMore example sentences
- Yes, I know that sounds strange and mildly racist, but until you've been in my shoes for that situation, you just don't know.
- If you put yourself in my shoes for a moment, you will understand my situation.
- I can't say I've been in your shoes, or know anybody in quite the same situation.
dead men's shoes
- Property or a position coveted by a prospective successor but available only on a person's death: he had fallen into an estate by a series of dead men's shoesMore example sentences
- The method for promotion is very much dead men's shoes.
- But I'm kind of trapped by a glass ceiling and the only way up is to fill dead men's shoes.
- Promotion by seniority, waiting for dead men's shoes, is a sad blow to efficiency, for it stifles initiative and offers no incentive.
if the shoe fits, wear it
- North American see if the cap fits, wear it (at cap1).Example sentences
- If the shoe fits, wear it, I guess.
- It kills me to write things like that, but if the shoe fits, wear it.
- "Yup, if the shoe fits, wear it, Granny O'Neill used to say and right now, that shoe fits pretty damn well."
shoe leather
- informal Used in reference to the wear on shoes through walking: you can save on shoe leather by giving us your instructions over the telephoneMore example sentences
- I always go with the team that's been hitting the pavement, working the asphalt, wearing out the shoe leather - the Street Smarts guys who know how to sell!
- In pure democratic fashion, members of the group will be wearing out shoe leather delivering information directly to Calgarians to gain support for ending fluoridation.
- Today, when the footstreets have been worn down with shoe leather for almost exactly 15 years, it is hard to recall how radical this proposal must have seemed.
wait for the other shoe to drop
- North American informal Be prepared for a further or consequential event or complication to occur.Example sentences
- But part of me is waiting for the other shoe to drop.
- And it's getting on my nerves, because it's like waiting for the other shoe to drop.
- Rather than thanking him for the compliment, I only nod, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
- Example sentences
- Their rooms are called cells, they eat very little, and agree to vows of poverty symbolized by the simple sandals they wear; for, technically, Carmelites are shoeless or discalaced.
- I was never a junkie, I was never shoeless and selling my mom's car to a Gypsy.
- The narrator's mother, who insists that she attend the School of Music and Ballet and forbids her to play with the shoeless neighbor children, is English.
Old English scōh (noun), scōg(e)an (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoen and German Schuh.
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Major Features/Content:
- Added a new Intelligence support gem - Enlighten: This is a world-drop-only gem with three levels that only performs its function at level two and above. It increases the experience gained by active skills that it supports.
- Added four new Unique items, two of which were designed by supporters.
- Added two new cosmetic microtransactions: Medusa Snakes Helmet Skin and Bell Lizard Pet.
- Added two new Achievements: Raise the Bar and Full Clear: Archives.
- Added one new vendor recipe.
Minor Features/Content:
- Trade chat has been rate-limited to prevent message flooding. The speed that it is set to (3 seconds per message) is still faster than the amount that is classified as abusive. If this reduces the amount of repeated messages in trade chat then we may be able to make the trade channels larger, so that messages get more exposure.
- Added race rewards for Race Season Six.
- Added alternate Demigod's Touch art for special race rewards.
- The art for Exalted Orbs has been updated.
- The art for the Empower skill gem has been updated.
- Added a buff icon for being under the effects of Proximity Shield.
- Added some new slashing sounds.
- The buff name and description for Flameblast has been updated.
- Microtransaction helmet effects have had some names and descriptions updated to be consistent.
- Various improvements have been made to monster death animations.
- Freeze Mine now deals damage, increasing as it goes up in levels. It always freezes and the freeze duration is longer than the damage would normally cause.
- Punishment has had its base damage reflection increased by a flat 6%. Damage reflection against higher rarity monsters has been also been increased. For example, damage reflection against unique monsters has been increased by a flat 11%.
- Flame Totem has had its cast duration slowed from 80ms to 200ms. Its damage has been increased by 270% at level 1 of the gem, increasing to 294% at level 15 of the gem.
- Searing bond no longer stacks damage from multiple beams. The damage of Searing Bond has been increased by around 400%.
- Cast on Critical Strike now has a 10 millisecond cooldown. The chance to cast supported skills has been increased by a flat 20%.
- If Multiple Traps supports a skill gem that can raise minions and those minions use traps, those traps are now supported by Multiple Traps.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where not all Flame Totem attacks would deal damage.
- Physical percentage based damage reduction and Immortal Call now correctly mitigate damage from physical degeneration damage.
- Fixed more issues related to having an unarmed main hand with other offhand weapons.
- Fixed various issues with skill gem and skill bar descriptions.
- Fixed an issue with overlapping resistance auras where maximum resistance benefits were prioritised after resistance gains, and characters did not get the maximum resistance they could get from those auras.
- Fixed some issues with visual clipping with the Templar and some armours.
- Fixed an issue where you were unable to leave the Torture Chamber's boss room.
- Fixed an issue where Undying Incinerators with Soul Conduit did not correctly grant experience and loot when self-exploding.
- Fixed a bug where monsters could spawn in an inaccessible area in the Hedge Maze.
- Fixed a crash related to the Shock and Horror beam.
- Fixed a crash related to casting Portals.
- Fixed a crash related to Cyclone.
- Fixed a crash in the Courtyard map.
- Fixed an instance crash related to Proximity Shield.


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Objects on Foot Are Closer Than They Appear
It usually takes me seven minutes to get to my daughter's preschool. Today, it took 27.
That's because, for the first time in 18 months, I strapped my 11-month-old son into the double stroller and walked there.
I like to walk. Our family of four has one car, and in the two years that we've owned it, we've only put 14,000 miles on the odometer.
I'm not alone. According to a 2011 survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, nearly 80 percent of respondents look for homes in pedestrian-friendly areas and 59 percent would choose a smaller home if it meant less driving.
Still, I find that once I've gotten into the habit of driving someplace — my daughter's preschool, the Trader Joe's on the other side of the highway, the garden store — I tend to keep on driving there, deeming it too far to reach on foot. The funny thing is, once I decide to test walking to a destination once, I realize not only how doable it is but also how satisfying running that errand becomes.
So now I'm on a quest of sorts: to debunk the myth that certain places in my everyday life are too far to reach on foot.


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You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know "the song." It's no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time. 1920s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star.
August 5, 7, 8, 9 at 7 p.m.
August 4, 8 and 10 at 2 p.m.
Adult Tickets: $40
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apex 1
noun (plural apexes or apices /ˈeɪpɪsiːz/)
1The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point: the apex of the roof figurative the central bank is at the apex of the financial system
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- Crucks, great curving oak trunks arching from ground level to the apex of a building, were one of the classic ways in the Middle Ages of providing a basic framework for a building, and a means to support its roof.
- The mountain range's east summit comes next and then the rocky perch that is the 3776 ft summit, the apex of the quartet of ridges.
- The pitched roof of each shelter was 2.2 m above ground level at its apex and 1.5 m high along the sides and ends.
1.1 Geometry The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
Example sentences
- In contrast, Blake demonstrated that a triangle with a proximal apex and distal base is the most effective shape for rowing.
- It has an uneven shape, being wider at the apex than at the base.
- Slopes increased from the apex to the base, although the data were more scattered at the base.
1.2 Botany The growing point of a shoot.
Example sentences
- Excision of the apex releases lateral shoot buds; these were removed and collected as one sample.
- Shoot apices from three plants were dissected.
- A shoot apex was considered dead if the terminal bud was absent or if it was dark-brown in colour, dehydrated or damaged.
2The highest point of achievement; a climax: the apex of his career was in 1966 when he hoisted aloft the World Cup for England
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- They were the apex of human technological achievement.
- Masons viewed Solomon's temple as the apex of achievement and patterned their own Lodges after its design.
- For a glorious 100-year period from the 16th century, Esfahan was the capital of Iran, a period when Persian art and architecture reached the apex of its achievement.
climax, culmination, culminating point, apotheosis;
peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, acme, apogee, high point, highest point, height, crowning moment, high water mark
3 Motorsports The point in turning a corner when the vehicle is closest to the edge of the track.
Example sentences
- The tyre degradation is also quite severe, because the drivers are often braking under lateral acceleration so you need a well-balanced car that is going to hit the chosen apexes in the corners.
- Most drivers maximize speed through track tactics, memorizing apexes, shifts and brake points.
- With the aid of traction control, a driver can simply get to the apex of a corner and plant their right foot on the floor.
1 [no object] Reach a high point or climax: melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo
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- In Argentina, differentiation on the basis of race starts with a color continuum apexing at 'White,' while 'Black' constitutes the base of the social pyramid.
- Montana law, which allowed miners to pursue veins of ore that 'apexed' on their claims, regardless of where they led, handed judges enormous power-and enormous opportunity for corruption.
- The hours and hours and hours of travel finally apexed with a few more hours and hours of travel which led to a couple more hours and hours of travel until I finally arrived in Seattle, the home of 'really cold rain.'
2 [with object] Motorsports Turn (a corner) very close to the edge of the track: he understands when to apex a corner
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- Check for wannabes trying their luck down the inside and apex the slightly cambered Castrol Corner, a 90-degree right hander onto the 650m back straight.
- The left hander is taken in 3rd gear at around 160 kph, and we will then be back on the power as soon as possible as we take 2, lifting only briefly to apex at around 220 kph.
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noun[mass noun]
A system of reduced fares for scheduled airline flights and railway journeys which must be booked and paid for before a certain period in advance of departure: Apex fares
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- There will be no change on Apex fares for South Wales customers, although there will be a rise of 2.5 per cent elsewhere.
- Off peak tickets, including Apex, Advance and SuperAdvance, are also going up by an average of three per cent.
- Fares will remain roughly the same with an Apex return fare at £16 for advance bookings.
1970s: from Advance Purchase Excursion.
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Immunizations, or vaccines as they're also known, safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of lab-made protein that imitate the virus in order to prevent infection by that same virus or bacteria.
When you get an immunization, you're injected with a weakened form of (or a fragment of) a disease. This triggers your body's immune response, causing it to either produce antibodies to that particular ailment or induce other processes that enhance immunity.
Did You Know?
Under the Affordable Care Act, many health insurance plans will provide free children's preventive care services, including checkups, vaccinations and screening tests. Learn more.
Then, if you're ever again exposed to the actual disease-causing organism, your immune system is prepared to fight the infection. A vaccine will usually prevent the onset of a disease or else reduce its severity.
Why Should Someone Get Immunized?
The goal of public health is to prevent disease. It's much easier and more cost-effective to prevent a disease than to treat it. That's exactly what immunizations aim to do.
Immunizations protect us from serious diseases and also prevent the spread of those diseases to others. Over the years immunizations have thwarted epidemics of once common infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough. And because of immunizations we've seen the near eradication of others, such as polio and smallpox.
Some vaccines need to be given only once; others require updates or "boosters" to maintain successful immunization and continued protection against disease.
Which Immunizations Do My Children Need?
Because proof of immunization is often a prerequisite for enrollment in school or day care, it's important to keep your children up to date on their vaccines. The benefit of doing so is that your children will be protected from diseases that could cause them serious health problems. The recommended immunizations for children 0-6 years of age include:
- Hepatitis B
- Rotavirus
- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
- Haemophilus influenzae type B
- Pneumococcal
- Poliovirus
- Influenza
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Hepatitis A
- Meningococcal (for certain high-risk groups)
At one time or another, each of the diseases addressed by these vaccines posed a serious health threat to children, taking their lives by the thousands; today most of these diseases are at their lowest levels in decades, thanks to immunizations.
It's important to keep your child's immunizations on schedule and up to date, but if your child misses a scheduled dose he or she can "catch up" later.The complete updated schedule of immunizations for children ages 0-18 can be downloaded from the CDC web site.


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Spencer Platt
Even though his predicted physical Rapture didn't take place on May 21, 2011, Harold Camping affirmed recently that the Apocalypse would "probably" take place October 21, 2011.
It started with Jesus himself in the Gospel of Mark, which most scholars identify as the earliest written canonical account of the life of Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus informed his disciples that the last days were at hand. He listed signs of the End of the Age: wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, famines, and other calamities.
"I tell you the truth," he predicted, "this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened."
The disciples must have gotten weird looks in their eyes. Maybe they started swapping gossip about warfare. Maybe they told tales of stars falling from the sky or distant famines, because Jesus dropped one more caution on them before moving along to the next topic. Be alert, he said, because no one knows about that day or hour. Not the angels. Not even Jesus himself. Only the Father.
In other words, fellas, prepare for it, but quit trying to put it on a calendar.
Christians have long been accused of taking biblical commands too literally, but this one-no one knows when the End of the Age will arrive-is one we routinely ignore. There are so many weird images and numbers and timelines in the Bible. It's got to be some kind of code we can crack, right?
Too many of us try, digging into the Bible's cryptic apocalyptic passages. Calculations in hand, a few stout-hearted souls eventually conclude they have figured it out.
They are always wrong. Always.
More than a century after the crucifixion, a new convert named Montanus let loose a series of ecstatic prophecies. He said Jesus will return during his lifetime and the New Jerusalem would descend upon Pepuza, an ancient village in modern-day Turkey.
It didn't happen.
In the 4th century, Hilary of Poitiers published a list of possible candidates for the Antichrist. He predicted the end of the world for 365 A.D.
It didn't happen.
In Spain in 793, on the night before Easter, an elderly monk named Beatus announced that Jesus would return before dawn. Everyone panicked. They spent the night fasting and praying.
It didn't happen.
At the turn of the 13th century, a Cistercian monk named Joachim of Fiore proclaimed that God had revealed to him the mystical meaning of the New Testament book of Revelation. Joachim died in 1202, but not before predicting the end will arrive by 1260.
It didn't happen.
In 1533, a German monk named Stifelius-an early supporter of Protestant Reformer Martin Luther-calculated that Judgment Day would arrive at 8 a.m. on October 3. He published a two-volume book about it. Anxiety seized the Bavarian countryside.
It didn't happen.
In 1694, a group of Germans sailed to the New World, where they anticipated the imminent arrival of Christ in the deep Pennsylvanian wilderness. They set up a utopian community along Wissahickon Creek, where they fasted, prayed, and waited.
It didn't happen.
In the early 18th century, famed preacher Cotton Mather warned his fellow Puritans that the end of the world was scheduled for 1697. And then 1716. And then 1736.
It didn't happen.
In 1844, a Baptist preacher and ex-Army captain named William Miller set upstate New York aflame with the prediction that Jesus would return to rapture the faithful between March 21, 1843, and March 21, 1844.
It didn't happen.
There have been many, many more. Herbert W. Armstrong in 1936.
Billy Graham in 1949. Hal Lindsey in 1970. Charles Taylor in 1975. Pat Robertson in 1982. Edgar Whisenant in 1988. Benny Hinn in 1997. Paul Smirnov in 2002.
None of these end-of-the-world projections paid out. We Christians are exactly zero-for-every-prediction-ever when it comes to forecasting the Rapture, the Second Coming, or pretty much any apocalyptic event.
Years ago, a California radio broadcaster named Harold Camping declared that the Rapture was scheduled for May 21, 2011, followed by the end of the world no later than October 21. With billboards and broadcasts, he whipped his followers (and the news media) into a frenzy as the first date approached.
Camping revised his message but stuck to his guns. Judgment Day will still arrive on October 21, 2011, he says. Expect the end.
Call me crazy, but I predict it won't happen.
Add one more name to the list.
Jason Boyett is the author of several books, including Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse. Find him at jasonboyett.com or on Facebook.


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STOCKTON - A woman who identifies herself as the fianc� of a south Stockton man shot earlier this week said he remains in a medically induced coma.
Jessica Lara said the man she's known since 2003 and has two children with was standing in a yard in the 200 block of Mosswood Avenue on Tuesday evening when he was attacked.
"One bullet went through him and out the other side, and another hit him in the leg," she said. "I felt a round pass by my face."
Lara says she saw two suspicious men in the area prior to the shooting. One was 19 to 23 years old and wearing a gray sweatshirt. The other was wearing a red hoodie, she said.
The Record initially reported the victim was alone when authorities found him. However, she and neighbors were in the area and with him when police arrived. Lara said the published inaccuracy hurt, because it made people who know the victim think she abandoned him. "I wouldn't leave him," she said.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Stockton Police Department's investigation line at (209) 937-8323.
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Editor's note: The original version of this story included Ciano's in Campbell, which has since gone out of business.
The Bay Area is known for its intemperate summers and wild temperature swings that leave tourists shivering by the wharf and sweltering inland. But evenings turn balmy in late summer and early fall -- and al fresco dining becomes a lovely thing.
These are a dozen of our favorite spots for dining outdoors, restaurants that range from the sleek and chic to the charmingly casual, with glorious patios, terraces and decks. Most of them are fairly new -- open just a few months or a year or two. Two are classics, but they've remade themselves so completely -- from patio to menu -- they're irresistible.
Bon appétit.
-- Jackie Burrell, Staff
El Techo de Lolinda
The scene: It's been a year since San Francisco's most famous -- and only? -- rooftop bar, atop the former restaurant Medjool, transformed into a sophisticated, Latin street-food fiesta. The sister bar to Lolinda, the buttoned-up Argentine steakhouse downstairs, El Techo is all about fun in the sun and fog: handcrafted, citrus-based mezcal and tequila "coctel" ($8-$12), by-the-pound chicharrones de carne ($14-$32), mix-and-match skewers, or chuzos ($7-$35) and a selection of small plates ($8-$13), from sopes to quesadillas, that will make you swoon for more.
Eye candy: Speaking of swooning: 360 degrees of San Francisco, a lime-tiled bar, cornflower blue umbrellas, adorable, manicured cactus gardens, wooden two-tops with metal stools, and yellow twinkling lights to fall in love under. Equally fabulous for a first date or girls-day brunch.
Sip & nosh: Empanadas de carne ($8) and ceviche de camarones ($13) are musts. The moist empanadas have a thin, flaky crust that elevates this classic combination of ground beef, potato, egg and raisin from the hard, doughy versions of yesterday. Roasted tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado and what looked like slivers of radish gave the shrimp ceviche a zesty, addictive bite. For cocktails, we loved the complexity of the Margarita del Techo, with ocho plata, fidencio, mezcal, combiner, napoleon mandarin and lime (single, $13; pitcher, $45) and the La Paloma ($10; $34) made with tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave and soda.
Details: Open for dinner daily, brunch on weekends. 2518 Mission St., S.F. eltechosf.com.
-- Jessica Yadegaran, Staff
Menlo Grill
The Scene: If you're a local, you might not give the clubby, four-star Stanford Park Hotel a second thought -- unless you had friends visiting for a Cardinal football game or colleagues in town on business. But its restaurant, the Menlo Grill, is worth discovering. (And if you're a solo diner, you'll be pleased with the hotel-guest-type treatment you receive.) Executive chef Erik Romme, here just more than a year, has a Peninsula pedigree (Marche, Madera) and a flair with fresh produce, so summer's a great time to try his seasonal dishes.
Eye Candy: This cool, spacious, tree- and umbrella-shaded courtyard offers cushy rattan couches (one next to a fire pit) for lounging and noshing as well as tables more suited to a full meal. Service is professional but leisurely; you're invited to linger. "I don't want to go home," we overheard a diner tell her spouse on one of those perfect Bay Area evenings.
Sip & nosh: Order off the long libations menu or bring a bottle (no corkage fee!) while you nibble on grilled flatbread with prosciutto and fresh figs ($13) or a cheese plate ($10). As for entrees, Romme has a nice way with pork, as in the cider-brined Berkshire chop atop sauteed plums, roasted cippollini onions and artichoke hearts ($22), and with day-boat scallops, accompanied by a grilled corn and heirloom tomato salad ($29). For dessert, try the made-to-order beignets ($8) or the stone fruit crumble ($8) topped with Loard's ice cream from the East Bay. Could that be a friendly nod to Cal fans?
Details: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dessert. 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park; www.menlogrill.com.
-- Linda Zavoral, Staff
Corners Tavern
The scene: Between the eclectic art and quirky bar decor -- bizarre dioramas in antique snake cases, people -- it's hard to believe this cool and stylish Walnut Creek gastropub was ever stuffy Bing's. The San Francisco trio that launched it in 2012 pulled out last year; these days, Gavin Schmidt (Coi, Campton Place and Aqua) heads the kitchen, offering up a farm-to-fork menu of house-cured charcuterie, fresh local produce, grilled meats and some very tasty seafood.
Eye candy: On hot summer nights, the entire front of the restaurant rolls up to create an inside-outside terrace. It's the perfect place to perch after a long day of Broadway Plaza shopping.
Sip & nosh: When the air turns balmy and soft, it's hard to go wrong with a dish of fried snap peas ($6), ale-battered flounder with shishito peppers ($23) and a glass of prosecco or a Jimi Hendricks' Purple Haze ($12), with Hendricks gin, blueberries, lavender bitters and lime. And the three-course prix fixe dinners on weeknights ($30) may be the best deal in town.
Details: Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on Sundays. 1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek; cornerstavern.com.
-- J. Burrell
Dirty Habit
The scene: In May, the Palomar Hotel's Fifth Floor restaurant reopened as Dirty Habit, a dramatic, film noir-inspired restaurant with a heated patio hideaway that's been all the rage this summer. Fifth Floor alum David Bazirgan prepares inventive seasonal dishes, such as seared duck liver and pork croquettes, to pair with bar manager Brian Means' creative craft cocktails. Means is into rare brown spirits, which is fitting for this edgy, dimly lit dining room. It's only when you step out onto that deluxe patio that you feel like Don Draper did each time he traveled to Santa Monica.
Eye candy: From the tattooed staff to the smartly dressed finance types, beautiful people are the first thing you'll notice inside the high, manicured green hedges. We loved the trio of spherical fountains gurgling water into pebble-stone ponds and the cozy, red-accented gray couches. A community table sits under twinkling lights. The design is sexy. Prepare to see and be seen.
Sip & nosh: Means' cocktail menu is up-to-the-minute on trends and broken down by seasonal and shaken, stirred and sipped, punches to share, barrel-aged cocktails and aperitif goodies. Everyone was sipping the Lovable Trixter ($13), a balanced blend of Plymouth Gin, fresh lime juice, blackberries, lemon peel and sage. We nursed the stronger Sherry Cobbler ($13), a mix of Lustau "Papirusa" Manzanilla Sherry, Pineapple Gum and Orange served in a mint julep cup. To soak up the alcohol, opt for the clever "Up in Smoke" fondue ($14) with roasted seasonal vegetables and brioche croutons as well as the most addictive, thick-cut fries ($6) in recent memory. The accompanying harissa dip was gone faster than you can say "aioli."
Details: Dinner daily except Sunday. Palomar Hotel, 12 Market St., S.F.; www.dirtyhabitsf.com
-- J. Yadegaran
Scott's Seafood
The scene: Scott's always had a nice view of downtown San Jose from its sixth-floor spot. Two years ago it became a glorious al fresco view, thanks to an ingenious idea to knock down an exterior wall and transform the parking garage on the other side. The result is a large rooftop patio with seating for about 90, including 16 counter bar seats that face outward, toward the Tech Museum, Plaza de Cesar Chavez and the beautiful foothills beyond.
Eye candy: As the sun sets and twilight hits, the supercool aqua lights along the perimeter bar seats turn on. Below is palm tree-lined Park Avenue. These are the premium seats to grab early; the high-top tables with good views go quickly, too. And there's a long fire pit to keep diners toasty.
Sip & nosh: Start with fresh oysters (raw or barbecued and a deal during happy hour) or, if you're here with a crowd, order the large sampler of fried calamari, lump crab cakes and wrapped jumbo prawns ($39). If you like your jambalaya heavy on seafood instead of rice, this version is packed with prawns, fresh fish and large scallops ($27). Warm evenings put customers in a tropical drink mood -- the Lychee Fresh cocktail and minty Mango-Passionfruit Mojito (both $11) are popular.
Details: Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. 185 Park Ave., San Jose; www.scottsseafoodsj.com.
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The scene: Chef-owner Erin Andrews' new digs on Railroad Avenue combine the cozy, neighborhood vibe of the original downtown cafe with a cool, shabby-chic design-savvy -- and a patio that combines Provence with a heap of NorCal. The kitchen still specializes in American comfort classics using local, organic and sustainable ingredients whenever possible, as well as a solid lineup of fresh-baked pastries and house-made coolers perfect for summer sipping.
Eye candy: The restaurant spills out into a massive rear patio with community benches and bright tiled tables, shabby chic blankets for chilly nights, a modern, babbling wall fountain and a cold cart filled with ice cream sandwiches (hello, childhood joy). It's al fresco -- elevated.
Sip & nosh: Sideboard's soft-shell crab sandwich ($14.75) is legendary, as is its gruyere-and-white-cheddar macaroni and cheese ($10.75). If you want something on the lighter side, try a fluffy homemade English muffin ($4). But, before summer's end, make sure to try the watermelon mint cooler ($3.25) with a splash of lemonade. It's the epitome of refreshment.
Details: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 90 Railroad Ave., Danville; www.facebook.com/SideboardDanville
-- J. Yadegaran
The scene: Pit-master Brenden Scanlon learned his craft as part of Atlanta's competitive barbecue circuit. It's been two years, and Sauce's homage to American carnivore culture -- from St. Louis-cut spareribs and Carolina pulled pork to Texan beef brisket and Kansas City-style sauce -- continues to draw fans. Sports lovers also relish the multiple TVs (we lost count at six), but don't be fooled. With the sweet smell of smoked hickory and apple wood and woodsy-chic decor, Sauced is much too hip to be considered just a sports bar. But you can call them a brewing company. They make and serve six craft brews under the Sauced label. Deuce Pigalow IPA, anyone?
Eye candy: Sauced's two large patios dominate this newly swanked-out stretch of First Street. Sit at one of the dozen or so weathered barn-wood tables closer to the restaurant's entrance, and you can still watch the game on two conveniently located flat-screen TVs. Opt for the umbrella-covered patio overlooking the Bankhead Theater's fountain and enjoy dappled sun and modern metal chairs. Just be warned: If that metal chair isn't in the shade, it may barbecue you.
Sip & nosh: Share the three-meat combo ($25.99) with two sides so you can sample multiple items of deliciousness. The burnt ends, a surprisingly tender Kansas City delicacy of fleshed out, smoked whole brisket, is a must, as are the drippy St. Louis spareribs. Sauced's smoked baked beans are outrageously delicious, especially when paired with a Piggystyle light golden ale. Don't miss the sweet potato casserole, a simple puree with a delightful, buttery, walnut crunch.
Details: Lunch and dinner daily. 2300 First St., Suite 120, Livermore. http://saucedbbqandspirits.com
-- J. Yadegaran
The scene: This industrial chic bistro in Richmond's old Ford Motor assembly plant boasts some of the most jaw-dropping views around, from San Francisco's iconic skyline to UC Berkeley's Campanile. Inside, Chez Panisse and Cesar alums Maggie Pond and Richard Mazzera, who opened Assemble last year, have crafted a New American take on classic Americana, from Frito pie and chicken pot pie to fish and chips with radishes, fresh herbs and edible flowers straight from the restaurant's Victory Garden. It's a theme. The assembly plant churned out warships during World War II, and the Rosie the Riveter Visitor's Center lies just across the sidewalk.
Eye candy: The al fresco terrace includes not just patio tables, but comfy lounge chairs from which to ponder the Bay with a craft brew or Aviation cocktail ($10) in hand. Stretch your legs afterward with a stroll along the waterfront.
Sip & nosh: They do grilled beef filet ($25) and trout almandine ($22), but those sandwiches -- a grilled tri-tip with chile aioli, say, or the Midnight Cuban with house-made pickles ($14 each, including hand-cut fries) -- are tough to resist. Ditto on the fresh, crisp fish and chips ($16), which come with a tart tartar sauce and zippy slaw. As for brunch: hello, Eggs Hussarde ($13), a riff on the Benedict theme, accompanied by watermelon salad.
Details: Lunch weekdays, dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays, brunch on weekends. 1414 S. Harbour Way, Richmond; enter by the gate house and go around to the parking lot in back; assemblerestaurant.com.
-- J. Burrell
The scene: This regional Mexican restaurant made major waves when it opened in Berkeley's Arts District two years ago. Chef Matt Gandin (he was at San Francisco's Delfina for nine years before this) continues to draw the crowds with his mix of modern, refined and very fresh fare inspired by Oaxaca and Mexico's coastal regions. Some of that gorgeous produce is very local indeed -- Comal launched an experimental rooftop garden this spring with tomatoes, chiles, epazote and chard. The gorgeous patio and Mexican craft cocktails are a potent draw, too.
Eye candy: Berkeley is not exactly known for its warm evenings, but the enticing patio out back includes heat lamps and a cozy fire pit, essentials when the fog rolls in. We find the mezcal flights are warming, too.
Sip & nosh: Comal offers tempting shareable platters, with a spit-roasted whole chicken or enormous grilled rib-eye, but somehow we always get the same thing. Why mess with perfection? For us, that's a classic Margarita ($9) with Cimarron Blanco, orange-scented agave and lime, or a fiery Jack Satan ($10), Partida Reposado, hibiscus syrup, infierno tincture) with a few small plates, including the beef and pork albondigas ($12) in a deeply red adobo sauce.
Details: Dinner daily. 2020 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; www.comalberkeley.com.
-- J. Burrell
The Scene: This Michelin-starred restaurant is one of the Peninsula's ultimate destination dining spots. The swanky surrounds make it a great backdrop for business between Silicon Valley types, but if you're off the clock, it's probably even better. A meal at Madera, part of the luxurious Rosewood Sand Hill Resort in Menlo Park, feels like a mini-vacation.
Sure, chef Peter Rudolph's refined cooking, much of it done over a wood-fired grill, is a big draw, as is the jaw-dropping wine list curated by sommelier Paul Mekis, but the five-star views are certainly part of the equation.
Eye Candy: Tables on the outdoor terrace fill up fast in fine weather, thanks to the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. By day, diners can soak up the sun along with the vistas -- tree-covered ranges in the distance and resort guests lazing on lounge chairs by the aqua blue pool immediately below. In the evening, it's all about the swoon-worthy sunsets and tendrils of fog curling among the forested hills.
Sip & nosh: A glass of bubbly and the lightly fried rock shrimp tempura ($21) are an ideal start for lunch, while brunch practically demands bottomless mimosas ($30 or $14 for one) and eggs Benedict topped with a crab and shrimp cake ($20). For a celebratory night out, it would be hard to go wrong with the oak-grilled beef strip loin ($41).
Details: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch on Sundays. 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park; www.maderasandhill.com.
-- J. Graue
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
The Scene: The restaurant at this historic Livermore Valley winery is the epitome of wine country cuisine. The menu features fresh, seasonal produce, much of it grown in Wente's own half-acre organic garden, tended by master gardener Diane Dovholuk and then turned into a glorious, seasonal menu by executive chef Matt Greco. Dishes are influenced by Greco's background in French and Italian cuisine, which he learned in some of New York's most highly esteemed kitchens, including Café Boulud and A Voce.
Eye Candy: Sycamore trees circle the large, sun-dappled patio, with views of golden hills and, of course, the winery's tasting room. The patio was just expanded to include a lounge area, with chairs gathered around gas firepits and its own dedicated all-day menu.
Sip & nosh: Surprisingly, Wente wines don't dominate the award-winning list here. The extensive lineup features other Livermore Valley producers and well beyond. A glass of L'Ecole Semillon from Washington ($11.50) pairs very nicely with Greco's duck liver mousse ($9) with stone fruit preserves, as well as the steamed little neck clams with sweet corn and spicy chorizo ($14). Greco makes the most of the season's produce in a lasagna ($24) layered with more of that delicious corn and chanterelles in a light cream sauce.
Details: Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on Sundays. 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore; www.wentevineyards.com.
-- J. Graue
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Aloha and Welcome to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, where historic ambiance and luxury amenities meet the glittering shoreline of world famous Waikiki Beach. We invite you on a journey through Hawaiian heritage, complete with cultural activities, spa indulgences, history tours, award-winning dining and Aha 'Aina, a Royal Luau celebration. Discover authentic Hawaii, the Aloha spirit, and the legend of the Pink Palace of the Pacific. Your Royal experience awaits.
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- Within five miles of the hotel at Honolulu Harbor's Pier 7, the Hawaii Maritime Center (surcharge) explores the history of the islands with museum exhibits, a Polynesian sailing canoe, and a four-masted, full-rigged ship.
Hotel Overview
What to Expect:
- Emerging from a multimillion-dollar re-imagination, The Pink Palace of the Pacific has a radiant new face and an entirely new attitude. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, which first opened its doors in 1927, offers modern, discerning travelers a redefined luxury experience. From poolside cabanas, adult only and family pools, exclusive beach experiences and authentic cultural programming. The Royal Hawaiian is filled with rich tradition, customized services, exclusive settings and amenities, as well as the award winning Azure restaurant and rejuvenating Abhasa Spa.
Amenity Highlights:
- The new exclusive Mailani Tower offers guests a personalized experience from a dedicated concierge service to an adults only oceanfront saltwater pool. The Mailani Lounge - located poolside - is a cosmopolitan retreat where guests enjoy complimentary freshly baked confections daily, signature beverages and a thoughtfully selected soundtrack. Mailani Lounge provides a tempting breakfast spread and transforms in the evening into an enchanting destination with music to suit the mood.
2259 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
United States
- Waikiki
Airport:Honolulu International HNL
From its birth in 1927, The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort has defined luxury travel. Classic ambiance, modest opulence and indigenous elegance position the oceanfront resort, overlooking the sparkling Pacific and the majestic Diamond Head Crater, as true Hawaiian paradise.
Combining historic charm with contemporary comfort, The Royal Hawaiian recreates history with newly inspired Oceanfront Tower Rooms and Suites embracing the spirit of sophistication and luxury, and the warmth of Hawaiian culture.
Each room is appointed with an international standard of elegance that speaks to those who appreciate the finer things. Enjoy custom-designed, handcrafted furnishings, state-of-the-art amenities, luxury frette robes, a flat screen TV, high speed internet, fully upgraded bathrooms and a private lanai with an unobstructed panorama of Waikiki Beach.
Room Amenities:
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - dial-up
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - surcharge
- Iron/ironing board
- Multi-line phone
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Turndown service
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Property Amenities
Luxuriate in the new Mailani Tower Offering indulgence worthy of today's most sophisticated global explorers, Mailani reaches out even before the guest arrives, and acts as an expert curator of each individual experience. Featuring pre-arrival Gold Key Concierge calls or emails to the guests Travel Professional prior to guests arrival to and exclusive check-in experience through post-arrival follow up to make sure guests are thoroughly satisfied. The Mailani Tower offers guests a dedicated concierge service, a saltwater pool for adult guests boasting luxurious chaise lounge chairs and large deck umbrellas to recline under. The exclusive Mailani Lounge next to the pool features freshly baked confections and signature beverages daily. In the evening the Mailani Lounge transforms to an enchanting destination with music. Mailani Tower rooms boast sweeping ocean front views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head and feature intimate lanais.
Adjacent to the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, the oceanfront Royal Hawaiian celebrates a bygone era with modern service and amenities.
The Monday-night Aha Aina, a Royal Celebration, on the oceanfront lawn includes a Hawaiian show (surcharge), and three restaurants and bars provide ocean views. Nightly Hawaiian music is offered on a poolside terrace.
In addition to an outdoor splash pool, guests enjoy a health spa (surcharge) with garden cabanas and a beauty salon. A section of the adjacent beach is roped off for private guest use.
Self-guided walking tours are available of the hotel's tropical garden.
Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas (surcharge).
Guests have access to the fitness center, supervised children's program, and business center at the adjacent Sheraton Waikiki; fees apply.
The Royal Hawaiian participates in the Sheraton Stay at One, Dine at All program, in which guests have signing privileges at three companion hotels in Waikiki.
Valet parking:
$33 per 24-hour period. Covered parking garage with in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting/Childcare
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-in/check-out
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Meeting room(s) (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Porter/bellhop
- Private beach
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible
Starwood Preferred Guest points or related frequent traveler miles are not honored on guestrooms sold via this Web site.
This hotel participates in the Sheraton Stay at One, Dine at All program, in which guests have signing privileges at three companion hotels in Waikiki.
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children under 18 when occupying same room as adults and using existing beds in room. If additional bed (rollaway) is required, the additional person charge applies. There is no charge for a crib.
Rollaway beds and cribs are available at no additional charge. Both are subject to availability and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
Cancellations and No-Shows:
For cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival or for no-shows, a one-night cancellation fee, including room and tax, will be assessed.
- Pets not allowed
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Surf LanaiAn upscale beachside restaurant, echoing the ambiance of the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, offering outdoor dining and contemporary island cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. Daily breakfast and à la carte lunch.
Royal Hawaiian Beach ClubPoolside bar serving cocktails and light American fare such as salads, sandwiches, burgers, and snacks. Open from mid-morning until late afternoon.
Mai Tai BarThe Mai Tai Bar features handcrafted tropical cocktails in the afternoon and evenings along with cocktail-style finger food classics with a Hawaiian twist, from grilled coriander shrimp pizza to mai tai nachos, which include kalua pig, guacamole, sharp cheddar, kahuku corn, and black bean salsa. The Mai Tai bar also offer nightly Hawaiian entertainment.
AzureAzure is a specialty island seafood restaurant helmed by award-winning Chef Jon Matsubara. The Menu features locally caught fish selected each morning at daybreak from the Hawaii Fish Auction, the only one of its kind between Tokyo and Maine. Guests are invited to choose between high heat aromatic herb roasting or preparation with local flavors for this freshest of fish. The kona shellfish bowl, which includes lobster, prawns, clams, scallops, abalone mushrooms, konyaku noodle, kaffir lime & chile broth, is a menu highlight and a true indulgence for seafood lovers. Expert servers and sommeliers provide intuitive recommendations for the perfect wine pairing to accent the delicate flavors of the ocean.
In addition to an outdoor splash pool, the Royal Hawaiian provides a private, roped-off beach area. Rentals are available for water activities such as snorkeling, boogie boarding, catamaran sailing, and outrigger canoeing. A surfing school is also nearby.
Guests have access to the fitness center and supervised children's programs at the adjacent Sheraton Waikiki; fees apply.
A half-mile away, Kapiolani Park is home to tennis courts, sports fields, an archery range, and the Honolulu Zoo.
Ala Wai Golf Course, a mile from the hotel, has an 18-hole course, driving range, and pro shop.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Aerobics
- Basketball
- Bicycle rentals
- Boat launch
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golf - driving range
- Golfing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Jet skiing
- Kayaking
- Motor boating
- Parasailing
- Pilates classes/instruction
- Racquetball/squash
- Rowing or canoeing
- Running track/path
- Scooter/Moped Rentals
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water skiing
- Whale-watching
- Yoga classes/instruction
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Available Room Types:Garden View Room
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Yixing Crescent Moon Tea Set
This Yixing Crescent Moon Tea Set includes a Yixing teapot along with two matching ceraminc tea cups hails from the famed Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) region of China. Yixing teapots are crafted by artisans, who spend many years as apprentices under established masters and have historical origins dating back to the Sung and Ming Dynasty.
Made of purple clay that contains natural minerals, resulting in pleasing colors, this art-deco inspired design is not microwave or dishwasher-safe. 20 ounces.
1. Pre-heat the teapot by filling it with hot water and then drain.
2. Place one teaspoon of loose tea into the preheated teapot. No infuser is necessary. The leaves will have ample space to unfurl freely.
3. Fill with hot water fired to the temperature and steeping time as required by the particular tea type.
4. Savor the whole leaf tea by pouring it into a teacup.
To clean, remove the tea leaves and wash only with hot water. To maintain the seasoned flavor of the teapot avoid washing it with soap.
Chinese Yixing clay teapots are famous for their diversity of unique styles, shapes and colors. Handmade of unglazed terra cotta, the porous nature of the clay will take on the flavor, smell and color of the tea brewed. With each use the teapot becomes more seasoned.
Thus, dedicating a single teapot to a particular tea is a must. Yixing teapots are smaller than most teapots, intended for individual use, infusing 1-2 servings.


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What better combination – a romantic ohio bed and breakfast getaway paired with a truly delightful day sampling a huge variety of great food.
Taste of Canton, a downtown food festival now in its second year, will be held on Thursday, May 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Kresge Lot in downtown Canton. This incredible spring festival, featuring local flavor and local fare, is brought to you by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Repository.
Guests will get a true taste of Canton as more than 30 restaurants from Stark County, including 356 Fighter Group, Almost Heaven Ice Cream, Angello's, Bender's Tavern, Old Carolina Barbecue and many more, showcase their delicacies in the form of small sample plates, available for $2 to $6 each. Selections will include appetizers, entrees and desserts from a variety of cuisines. In addition to these delicious "tastes" of Canton, the event boasts fine wines and beers.
Why not make this a two day getaway and book two nights at Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27. We'll even hand you $25 so you can purchase the necessary coins to visit each vendor and taste their specialty. In fact, we'll take another $25 off your two nights of lodging. This is a deal. So book now and save.
I'll look forward to seeing you soon,
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Explore the early 19th century history of human dissection and the trade in dead bodies through dramatic evidence unearthed during Museum of London Archaeology excavations at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. From resurrection men and surgeon-anatomists to the East End patients whose remains were taken for medical research, you'll follow the stories of those at the centre of a fierce debate to legalise the confiscation of 'unclaimed' bodies, giving the State the right to decide the fate of vulnerable individuals after death.
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DEAR JOAN: I hope you can help me with our new baby, Murphee, a rescue kitten.
He is perfectly healthy and full of life, but has one irritating habit. He continually suckles when I am holding him and at night. He sleeps on our bed on his own blanket to cover our bedding and I have put a towel down for him to suckle.
Will this go away by itself or do we have to manage a different strategy? I have been told that he was taken away from his mother too early, causing this behavior. He is about 10 weeks old and we have had him for two weeks.
Diana Diaz
DEAR DIANA: Congratulations on your new kitten. Murphee sounds like he's in for a good life.
Suckling -- simulating nursing accompanied by rhythmic kneading -- in kittens may be because they were weaned too early or were orphaned. It also can be a sign of stress.
Murphee is not even 3 months old yet, but he's already had a pretty hard life, and even though he's safe in his new home, he may find nursing comforting, reminding him of his mom.
Kittens and adult cats also may simulate nursing out of boredom, illness or even when they are relaxed and content. Although there's little harm in this activity -- it's akin to a child sucking his thumb for comfort -- it can become a habit or a compulsion, so it's best to gently nip it in the bud now.
The easiest way is to remove whatever he is nursing on when you see him doing it. Don't jerk it away; just quietly remove it. If he is nuzzling you, set him down and walk away. You have to be consistent, however. Don't let him do it sometimes and not others.
I had a cat who on occasion would nurse the end of his tail. The sound of it in the middle of the night drove me a little nuts. When he would start, I would just gently move his tail to the side, cover the end with my hand and say no. That worked well to stop it that night, and eventually he stopped doing it completely.
You also can distract him with play or him a treat, but don't do this at night or you'll never get a good night's sleep again.
For those who have an older cat that suddenly starts suckling, take the cat to the veterinarian to be checked for hyperthyroidism, a common disorder in cats older than 10 years, or other problems.
DEAR JOAN: I am hopeful you will have a suggestion for me on how to rid my backyard of those aggressive yellow jackets. I have three traps hanging around my flowers and bird bath fountain but they love the fountain and totally ignore the traps, even with fresh attractant.
Is there anything else out there that is effective?
Bay Area
DEAR MARILYNN: You could get rid of the fountain, but that would mean the yellow jackets win.
Readers have told me that putting sliced cucumbers around the areas where the hornets are hanging out will drive them away. They apparently don't like the aroma.
You also can take some brown lunch bags, crumple them up and then blow into them to puff them up and make them resemble hornets' nests. Tie the tops with string and hang them around the eaves. The yellow jackets may be fooled into thinking they've got a lot of competition, and will move on.
Contact Joan Morris at firstname.lastname@example.com. Read the Animal Life blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/pets.


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Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
MIAMI (AP) -- Hurricane Paul has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific off Mexico and a hurricane warning has been issued for a swath of Baja California's western coast.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Paul's maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph (195 kph) as of 5 p.m. EDT Monday. Paul is centered about 415 miles (670 kilometers) southwest of the tip of the Baja California peninsula and moving north-northeast at 13 mph (20 kph).
Meanwhile, forecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael could reach hurricane strength in the Atlantic on Monday night or Tuesday.
Rafael's maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 kph). It's centered about 570 miles (915 kilometers) south of Bermuda, where a tropical storm warning is in effect. It's moving northward at 10 mph (17 kph).
(Copyright 2012, The Associated Press)