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Childbirth Preparation Class presents information to prepare for and enhance your labor experience. Topics include pain managment and epidural, induction of labor, C-sections, abnormal signs and symptoms, relaxation, helpful tips for support persons, and a tour of the labor unit.
This class meets 1 Saturday for 8 hours. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring 2 bed pillows.
Birth Preparation Class is $60.00. No refunds for unattended classes. Make-up sessions are available.
Participants are responsible for submitting insurance claims. Attendance is advised starting around 8 weeks prior to your due date.
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Genesis Event Registration Line at 740-454-4002
This class is designed for expecting parents.
This class offers professional and mother-to-mother support. The instructor will review age appropriate norms for the breastfeeding infant.
This class provides information to help you make the right feeding choice for you and your newborn.
Helps prepare children ages three to 12 for baby's arrival.
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In Saturday's Corpus Christi Caller-Times, experts say the growing oil and gas play is a big reason why our state and North Dakota account for nearly half the nation's crude production.
Production in Texas topped 3 million barrels daily for the first time since the late 1970s, according to the report, and the biggest gains came from the Eagle Ford, along with the Permian Basin.
"Economists speculate that as many as 10,000 jobs will be created in this region the next five years," they said. Already we are seeing evidence of this with the building of new schools, grocery stores, hospitals, hotels and restaurants nearby.
Its greatest strength is its access to both land- and sea-based traffic, sitting amid a network of pipelines, refineries, industrial plants, the Port of Corpus Christi and major highways.
However, the downside, as pointed out by Bee County law enforcement officers, is the accompanying rise in crime.
They cite the increase in the number of emergency calls in the county. In addition to the wrecks on the busy highways, there are more reports of drug-related crimes.
Lt. John Davis, with the sheriff's office, said some oil field workers are bringing methamphetamine into the community, and tied with drug use is theft.
"The oil fielders can walk away, but the methamphetamine is here. It is established."
About the thieves, Davis said, "If it is not tied down, they are going to steal it. If it is tied down, they are going to cut it with a torch and steal it."
Also, the sheriff's office is requesting that deputies be equipped with tasers.
Davis said, "The studies have shown it reduces offender injuries as well as officer injuries. Your worker compensation claims go down. Your hospital bills for offenders go down."
"Things are getting wilder out there," Davis said.
Indeed, they are – kinda like the boomtown days of yore. If only the Eagle Ford resulted in nothing but higher energy production, paychecks and tax bases.


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Honduras offers natural scenic beauty and variety as well as a favorable climate in a semitropical setting. The Peace Corps has enjoyed a long and proud history in Honduras. More than 5,000 Volunteers have served as since the inception of the program in 1963.
Peace Corps/Honduras works in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and child survival, business, protected area management, water and sanitation, municipal development, and youth development. Volunteers in these six projects work in an integrated community development framework, meeting the expressed needs of the communities where they serve.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Honduras
Times have changed since the first lady of Honduras, Doña Alejandra Bermudez de Villeda Morales, accompanied the first training class of Peace Corps Volunteers to Honduras in 1962. Over the past 43 years, more than 5,000 Volunteers have served in Honduras in a wide range of project areas, including health, fisheries, beekeeping, animal husbandry, special education, vocational education, small business, and agriculture. Project areas and numbers of Volunteers have changed in response to the changing needs of the country. Projects such as fisheries, beekeeping, and education were phased out as Honduran people and institutions developed the capacity to continue the work on their own. Other projects, such as municipal development, HIV/AIDS prevention, and business development, have been initiated or have evolved with technological advances, increased globalization of world markets, and other developments.
In response to the crisis caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, the number of Volunteers in Honduras increased dramatically. Today an average of 200 Volunteers work in the western, eastern, and southern regions of Honduras. In 2003 Peace Corps/Honduras expanded its program to the north coast of Honduras.
There are two published Peace Corps Experience books in print. "Triumph and Hope; Golden Years With the Peace Corps Honduras," by Barbara E. Joe describes service between 2000 and 2002 (Barbara Joe, 2008). "South of the Frontera; A Peace Corps Memoir" by Lawrence F. Lihosit describes service between 1975 and 1977 (iUniverse, NY, 2010).
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
Main article: Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Honduras
Volunteer housing varies according to the area of the country and its climate. In much of the southern region, houses are open and airy to provide ventilation. Houses tend to be more closed in mountainous areas. Some Volunteers live in houses made of adobe, while others live in houses made of wood or cinder blocks or in apartments. Roofing generally consists of clay tiles or corrugated metal. Most Volunteer houses have electricity and running water, though the source of water is often outside the house and water may flow only sporadically. Housing in rural sites may have outdoor latrines instead of indoor plumbing.
Peace Corps/Honduras will provide Volunteers with one secure housing option upon site assignment where Volunteers must live for at least the first two months. Peace Corps/Honduras may also suggest other housing options that can be explored by Volunteers after the initial two-month period. Volunteers will not be assigned to communities where adequate housing is not available.
The Peace Corps expects Volunteers to use good judgment in deciding where and with whom to live after the initial time period. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to live with a family and to take the necessary time to choose a living situation that considers community norms, language acquisition, and personal safety.
During the site-selection process, project teams will determine the availability of adequate housing. If no options are available, the site will not host a Volunteer. Safe and secure housing is a priority, and Peace Corps/Honduras will help you work with the landlord to make any necessary modifications to improve the safety and security of your home, such as adding deadbolt locks and bars on windows. Additionally, the Peace Corps makes an effort to select sites that offer reasonable and safe transportation. Keep in mind that rural areas of Honduras are more rustic than rural areas of the United States.
Peace Corps Volunteer sites are located throughout Honduras with the exception of the departments of Gracias a Dios and the Bay Islands. The site in which you eventually serve will be selected based upon the local needs of the community, your skills and interests, and the overall goals and objectives of the Peace Corps/Honduras project in which you will work.
Main article: Training in Honduras
Prior to becoming a Volunteer, you will participate in an 11week training program in Honduras. Pre-service training (PST) incorporates experiential learning and adult learning methodology that is meant to challenge you while preparing you to begin your work as a Volunteer. Though pre-service training can be taxing at times, Peace Corps/Honduras works to ensure that it is challenging and fun.
Upon arrival in Honduras, trainees move in with host families after a brief introductory session. The first four weeks of training take place in a large group and include trainees from various projects. In the fifth week, most trainees will move to other communities for field-based training, which focuses on the practical application of project technical skills.
Although you were recruited for a particular project and your training will be tailored to the requirements of that project, all Volunteers are considered to be community development facilitators. You will receive theoretical and hands-on training in community analysis, participatory analysis, gender analysis, community development, and integrated community development and become familiar with current development efforts in Honduras. As the weeks pass, you may find that you need to adapt both existing skills and new skills to the work environment in Honduras.
Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health care and safety in Honduras
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. Peace Corps/Honduras maintains a clinic with four full-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary health-care needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and treatment, are also available at regional medical facilities. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported to a major hospital in the capital and then, if necessary, medically evacuated to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Honduras
In Honduras, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Honduras.
Outside of Honduras' capital and other large cities, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What is viewed as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Honduras are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Honduras, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
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Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Honduras
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Honduras?
- What is the electric current in Honduras?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Honduran friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Honduras?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
Packing List
Main article: Packing list for Honduras
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Honduras and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Honduras.
Your clothes should be sturdy enough to hold up under rough wear and laundry techniques and free of the need for ironing. The amount of professional versus casual clothing you bring should be based on personal preference and on the type of work you will be doing. For example, a water and sanitation Volunteer probably needs more casual clothes for work than does a small business Volunteer. Shorts are acceptable in limited circumstances, but especially in larger towns and for athletic activities. Women, however, should also bring sweatpants that are comfortable to work out in. Note that big and tall sizes are often difficult to find in Honduras, as are women's shoes larger than size 8 and men's shoes larger than size 10-1/2. Because there are many good tailors and seamstresses in Honduras who can make many styles at a reasonable price, you may want to bring patterns or pictures of clothing that they can copy or adapt for you.
- General Clothing
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Peace Corps News
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Country Fund
Contributions to the Honduras Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Honduras. These projects include water and sanitation, agricultural development, and youth programs.
See also
- Volunteers who served in Honduras
- Amigos de Honduras
- List of resources for Honduras
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- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Ready Time: 135 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup strong brewed Folgers Classic Roast® Coffee
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 2/3 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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- HEAT oven to 300ºF. Spray two 9 x 2-inch round cake pans with no-stick cooking spray. Line bottoms with rounds of wax paper or parchment paper; spray again.
- COMBINE chocolate chips and hot coffee in medium bowl. Let mixture stand, whisking occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
- BEAT eggs in bowl of electric mixer until thick and yellow, about 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add oil, buttermilk, vanilla and melted chocolate mixture, beating until well combined. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed until just combined. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- BAKE 45 minutes in middle of oven or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on racks 30 to 45 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of pans. Invert layers onto racks. Carefully remove wax paper. Cool completely.
- WHISK together cream, sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat. Whisk in chocolate chips until melted and mixture is smooth. Cut shortening into pieces. Add to frosting, whisking until smooth. Pour into bowl. Refrigerate until spreadable, about 30 minutes.
- PLACE one cake layer on serving dish. Spread top with frosting. Top with second cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.
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Serving Size (1 slice, 1/12 of cake), Calories 600 (Calories from Fat 290), Total Fat 33g (Saturated Fat 14g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carbohydrate 79g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 56g), Protein 7g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 15%.
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CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo ENMU junior Jamaal McCoy goes up for a shot over East Central's Ian Adams on Thursday at Greyhound Arena.
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PORTALES — Senior guard Justin Redman-Trotter converted a backcourt steal into a layup with five seconds left Thursday night, capping Eastern New Mexico University's rally from a 12-point deficit with under 14 minutes remaining for a 63-61 Lone Star Conference men's victory over East Central at Greyhound Arena.
Redman-Trotter scored a career-high 30 points and added team bests of six rebounds and six assists for the Hounds (4-8), who used trapping pressure defense to fluster the Tigers late.
Down 61-59, Redman-Trotter was fouled by East Central's Lougwin Spann on a 3-point attempt with 13.4 seconds left. After missing the first shot — his only miss on nine free throw attempts — he swished the next two tries.
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The Tigers turned the ball over on the first four possessions of the game and seven of the first nine, but the Hounds failed to take advantage because of their poor shooting. ENMU led 14-8 after nine minutes, but the Tigers scored the final six points of the half for a 29-28 advantage.
East Centralwent on an 11-0 run to start the second stanza, holding the Hounds without a field goal for nearly 6 1/2 minutes.
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This post originally appeared on the FEMA blog on September 1, 2011.
This year has shown us that disasters can strike anywhere, and can often come unexpectedly. This year alone, we've seen historic flooding along many rivers, deadly tornadoes in several states, a hurricane hit the East Coast (including New England), and recently, even an earthquake in Virginia.
So as we kick off National Preparedness Month, I have an important question for you – are you ready?
In the past few weeks, I've been doing media interviews, telling folks what FEMA's doing and stressing the importance of getting your family prepared for an emergency. And this morning, I kicked off National Preparedness Month with an event in New York City, with Joe Bruno, Director of the New York City Office of Emergency Management.
So if you haven't had a chance yet, I encourage you to take three simple steps so you can be better prepared before a disaster strikes. I've said them a lot lately, but I'll say it again here:
- Make a plan – Getting in touch after a disaster and making sure loved ones are OK is vital to every survivor. Make sure your family knows how they would get in touch after an emergency, even if cell phone service is down. And decide on a safe meeting location where you could meet up, in case you are separated.
- Get a kit – Ensure that you and your family (including pets) has an emergency supply kit that can sustain you for at least 72 hours. Some commonly forgotten items include prescription medicines, important documents, and items for your pets. (A full list of items we suggest for your kit is on Ready.gov)
- Be informed – Know the disasters that are more likely to occur in your community, and take advantage of local resources to make sure you have the latest information. Sign up for your city or state's emergency alert notifications (if available), and know where could find local news reports after a disaster.
I've told you my advice - now it's your turn. Tell us how you're getting your family, neighborhood or community better prepared. Share your tips on getting your family involved with practicing your emergency plan, or some of the most useful items you've added in your emergency kit.
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The Coca-Cola Company's global commitment to active, healthy living certainly links to the company's tremendous support of YPF's 10-year, $2 million Yellowstone Trails Fund Initiative. Can you tell us more about why Coca-Cola chose this initiative for its $500,000 leadership grant in 2007?
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Others campers went to Fiddlers Flea Market, which had also applied for temporary permits. Sturm said town officials working with the Sullivan County Visitor's Association fielded about 150 calls from campers and were able to find places to stay for all of them.
Jonathan Fox, who was gathering material for a column for The River Reporter, said that he talked to hundreds of kids who had been turned away from Howard and Abramson's place. He said, "There were kids hiding out in the woods all over town. They didn't know where to go."
Sturm said town officials had some 28 cars towed from Yasgur Road, the road leading to Howard and Abramson's place, and the owners paid hefty fines before they could be retrieved.


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I didn't think it was possible to make a better Predator film than the first, but then I saw the trailer for the latest incarnation and I got that same tingly feeling I get from watching that Smoltz-Morris World Series match-up from 1991 — a game that has a strong argument to be labeled the greatest post-season baseball game ever played.
Like Chris Hansen is the greatest on-air predator-catching person in the history of investigative television…
And Manny Ramirez is the most prolific ballplayer with Predator roots (he's only 2/3 human) as I pointed out nearly a year ago today…
Sure. I've got Predators on the mind. But I know I'm not alone.
And though this post doesn't have much to do with politics (we're getting health care I heard) nor baseball save the Manny reference, it is important that I prove to you that I am not alone, by showing you an even better version of "American Gothic" than the original "American Gothic":
See. Now, aren't ya glad you read this today?
So don't hate me, 'cuz I'm right.
(Image courtesy of B3TA)
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What about the Smoltz Morris World Series in 1991? BTW, you transposed the letters on Smoltz. A great matchup that was.
Looks like it will be a sweet flick. Good to see a movie that features Billy 'Downtown' Anderson from 'Major League: Back to the Minors".
Mike, you have an excellent memory. Never saw that sequel…the second one alone was pretty hard for me to watch. Can't catch lightning in a bottle TWICE!
We're getting health care? Oh, yeah. I seem to remember there was a bill passed the other night. Talk about some interesting matchups in Congress.


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I'm pretty sure that it's not just the dry weather that has me scratching my head. As I dug out the truck and headed off to the Alliance Gallery ( ArtsAllianceSite.org ) in Narrowsburg, NY, I was struck by how quickly another year has elapsed. Once again, love is in the air—but not for me. "Be Mine Also," a group show celebrating love, kicked off a three-week exhibit, curated by Mary Greene and Rocky Pinciotti, with poetry, "found art" and enough romance to easily last me another 12 months.
It's not that I don't appreciate the sentiment, but after being bowled over by the show last year, I was hoping for something that would pick up where that left off. Instead, though the place was packed and the crowd enthusiastic, I still found myself a little bit, well... let down. Maybe I'm jaded, possibly bitter but (IMHO) the whole affair was a bit of a retread and my search for romantic enlightenment continues. Oh, Romeo...
Wherefore art thou?
Having missed the reception last week at the CAS Arts Center ( catskillartsociety.org ) in Livingston Manor, NY, I did a quick drive-by to check out the new show "Figure/Ground," featuring the work of artists Richard Brachman, GG Stankiewicz and Richard J Kreznar. Kreznar's artist statement informs the viewer that "If someone is going to spend time studying my paintings, it's my obligation to give them something challenging to see. In the end, the work has to justify itself. If it succeeds, it is because I reacted to the painting and led it along to where it wanted to go."
Granted, I did not spend a lot of time "studying" the various works, but left the beautiful gallery still unchallenged, still scratching, still searching, still seeking a way for the work to justify itself.
Can you say Dada?
Yes, I can, but even (way back) in college, when studying Dadaism, I didn't want to—and frankly, still don't.
Also in Livingston Manor, Claire Colemans' latest group show, "Dada," at her Main Street emporium, the Plunk Shop ( facebook.com/pages/The-Plunk-Shop ) is, if nothing else, challenging. Discussing the "movement" (which began in Zurich, Switzerland during World War One and peaked between 1916 and 1922) with Coleman turned out to be stimulating and provocative and I was a bit relieved to have the show elicit a response from within.
Wikipedia describes Dadaism as a "cultural phenomenon that involved visual arts, literature, theatre and graphic design which is anti-war, anti-bourgeois and anarchist in nature." The website goes on to describe this period in art history by stating that "Dada was not art, it was anti-art. If art was to appeal to sensibilities, Dada was intended to offend. Through their rejection of traditional culture and aesthetics, the Dadaists hoped to destroy the same."
Well, all I can say is: "Job well done!" I wouldn't go so far as to claim that the work offends me or my sensibilities, but it still leaves me cold (presently, three degrees) and scratching my weary head. Coleman is passionate about art and our conversation was illuminating, but the light bulb remains off for me. Dadaism clearly had impact on the art world and created a unique, new approach to what one considers artistic expression, which influenced later styles such as avant-garde, surrealism, pop art and punk rock. (Oy!)
While far from new at this point, the style still stirs the emotions, good, bad and ugly. During its heyday, one reviewer from the American Art News described Dada philosophy as "the sickest, most paralyzing and destructive thing that has ever originated from the brain of man." Ouch. Just when I thought I was being too harsh, or critical of something I simply failed to understand, I find that I am not alone in my evaluation, which, quite naturally, serves to validate me in a way that no Valentine ever could.
At the very least, all things Dada can still get a rise out of me and makes it clear that true artists could not care less what my opinion is, humble or otherwise. As my search continues, I am reminded that all artistic expression is valid (even mine!) and that abstract art and sound poetry have their place, so I will keep on looking for it.


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I've always likened the White man's hatred of wolves to their hatred of Indians. Their policies regarding the wolf was very similar to their policies regarding Indians: extermination. When wolves are returned to the wild, we are one step closer to nature as the Creator intended. It's ironic that wolves faced discinction, especially at the hands of politicians who claim their "family values" as important.
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Tomorrow, April 26, and/or Saturday, April 27, you can join in a new effort to "howl together as one unified voice to protect all wolf species throughout the United States."
The organization Walk for Wolves was created to raise awareness about the extreme threats affecting the wolf population throught the U.S. Those concerned about wolves and wishing to do something about their situation can walk in one of the dozens of events scheduled for April 26 and 27.
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*Howls...* Let this stop!
*Howls...* Let this stop! Cruel people out there hurting these beautiful natured animals. They need to realize; "What if it was them being hunted or w/e?" I don't think they would like it. Just because you jerks out there think they don't have souls doesn't mean you should go off killing wolves or other creatures just for money. Go do something that doesn't involve killing natured species and earn money by that. Think about it...


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In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University presents the exhibition Thenceforward, and Forever Free from August 22-December 22, 2012. The exhibition features seven contemporary artists whose work deals with issues of race, gender, privilege, and identity, and more broadly conveys interpretations of the notion of freedom. Artists in Thenceforward are: Laylah Ali, Willie Birch, Michael Ray Charles, Gary Simmons, Elisabeth Subrin, Mark Wagner, and Kara Walker. The exhibition includes works in diverse media, from Wagner's 17-foot-tall collage made from 1,121 dollar bills to Simmons's site-specific chalk drawing installation to Subrin's two-channel, HD video. Paintings by Charles and Birch, drawings by Ali, and prints by Walker are also featured. Essayists for the exhibition catalogue are Dr. A. Kristen Foster, associate professor, Department of History, Marquette University, and Ms. Kali Murray, assistant professor, Marquette University Law School.
Thenceforward, and Forever Free takes place as part of the Freedom Project, a yearlong exploration of the many meanings of freedom in the United States and in the world. The Project is Marquette University's commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. Two lectures sponsored by the history department will frame the commemoration. In September 2012, Steven Hahn of the University of Pennsylvania, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize in History for A Nation Under our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration, will deliver the Klement Lecture on the meanings of emancipation. In April 2013, Rebecca J. Scott, Charles Gibson Distinguished University Professor of History at the University of Michigan and an expert on emancipation in the Caribbean, will deliver the Casper Lecture. A number of other units on campus—including the Raynor Memorial Libraries and the Department of Performing Arts—have also planned events to coincide with the commemoration.
This exhibition and accompanying programs are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Haggerty, the Joan Pick Endowment Fund, the Marquette University Andrew W. Mellon Fund, a Marquette University Excellence in Diversity Grant, the Martha and Ray Smith, Jr. Endowment Fund, the Nelson Goodman Endowment Fund, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Download the exhibition catalog.
Curtis L. Carter Art and Social Change Lecture
Elisabeth Subrin, Recreating Missing Histories
Eckstein Hall Appellate Courtroom
Reception to follow in the museum.
Free and open to the public.
All programs take place at the Haggerty unless otherwise noted.


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Mets All-Star Bunny Lovers
Matt's mention today of the Playboy-sponsored party in honor of the All-Star game reminded me that my friend Traci, who works for Playboy PR, organized the big shindig. She sent me a couple pics of her and our boys, which of course, I will share with you.
Photo credit: Dave Alloca/Startracks
On David, Traci reports that he's the "nicest guy ever" and that "I don't think that he realizes he's a celebrity."
Photo credit: Dave Alloca/Startracks
Traci calls Jose "so sweet and adorable."
But of course, Traci. Would we expect anything less from New York's favorite All-Stars?
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AWESOME!! you're the best, Z.
Love the bling on Jose's wrist.🙂
It's good to hear that David isn't letting all this attention get to him. I don't think his three brothers will let it happen anyway. By the way, any idea what David has in that wine glass?
You always seem to hear that about David, and Jose seems like he'd be so much fun to hang out with. Thanks for the pictures!
OH MY G-D! DAAAAVEEEYYYY!!!! My heart is skipping a beat and you are torturing me with that huge smile of his. Oh how I love him!!!
Thanks for sharing. Def a nice job to have😉
Hope all is well,


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Smoking at gas stations is completely stupid
Smoking at gas stations, especially around gas dispensing pumps, is tantamount to playing Russian roulette with a revolver with one shell loaded. You never know when the conditions will be right for that explosion that will take you and everyone and everything around you into the next dimension.
Some states have already outlawed smoking at gas stations; so far I have not been able to find that regulation in West Virginia, however there have been numerous, unexplained gas station explosions that were probably caused by the combination of a lit cigarette and gas fumes.
Recently I have seen more and more people smoking at or very close to gas pumps, including smoking inside cars that are being refueled. One individual, about two weeks ago, actually dropped a lit cigarette to the ground right in front of a pump to stomp it out, while others have been seen smoking in vehicles at the pump. In case those who like to participate in this very dangerous pastime haven't noticed, fumes can build up in an auto while it is being fueled. Those fumes are extremely flammable and explosive. In fact, they are the most dangerous part of gasoline.
Gas fumes, being heavier than air, actually fall to the lower level (driveway) and depending on the wind and topography around the source can move in any direction, thereby creating a hazard even to the smoker standing near a building several feet away from the actual fume source. This fact causes pure amazement when the station operators allow their employees to smoke on the property near the pumps. Obviously they either don't know the dangers of their products or they don't care about basic safety precautions.
If you could get past the fumes, you could actually put a match out in a bucket of gas (but don't try it, the results could kill or maim the person holding the match).
Gasoline fumes will ignite or explode at a temperature of around 500 degrees Fahrenheit, while a cigarette tip will burn at 1700-1800 F while inhaling and around 1100-1200 F while at rest. This is twice to three times the ignition (explosion) threshold of the fumes.
I, and many others, don't want to be part of your self-destructive behaviors, so I implore everyone, please use common sense while smoking and especially around gas stations and pumps. Do not smoke anywhere where the possibility of gas fumes exists.


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A Newfound Respect and Appreciation for Levine…
I have to admit that I have never really taken the time to know or understand Yankees president Randy Levine. I took a dislike to him without really giving him a chance to prove himself. I don't know if it was something he said or a certain look that he gave during a press conference or if I really had any reason at all. But within the last couple of weeks, I have gained a newfound appreciation and respect for Levine. A week or so ago, I was reading a column by one of the Yankees beat writers (I don't recall which one) and it referenced that the writer had bumped into Levine and he made a comment about how easy and comfortable it is to talk with Levine. Somehow, I had expected him to be "standoffish" and arrogant. But today, when he stood up to Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg, he showed that he is the right man for the job.
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I'd been working all day and missed the flap with Levine until about an hour ago. Yikes! I'm glad he stood up to Greenberg. I've had just about enough from that guy! And what in the world is going on between Lance Berkman and the Rangers? Apparently, he's not very fond of them either.
I think it's gettin' close for Jorge too. His bat still works though (don't think he ever was a great catcher defensively speaking) so the DH role might suit him for a bit. He's no Jeter, so I could see them severing ties with him eventually.
Adding Bonderman would be a great move. He's still young and I believe he's capable of being a really good back of the rotation pitcher.


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I love shopping on line at Scrapbook.com and I like Pioneer Albums; this Album is nice.
I am disappointed with the gold embroidery on the front. The item pictured in Scrapbook.com superstore is definitely white/ivory fabric with white/ivory embroidery. I will not be able to use it for my daughters wedding pictures because she chose siiver, ivory , and white as her colors. I am sure I will find a good use for this album.
It's typically used as a wedding scrapbook I presume, but I selected it to display my travel photos because it was going on my living room coffee table and it matches perfectly with my semi-formal, off-white decor. A previous reviewer mentioned the cover on hers was "loose" but I didn't find that at all...it's absolutely beautiful.
the only complaint i have is that i thought it would be a little more white, it is actually a cream color but it's still perfect! i gave it to my new sister in law for her wedding present.
I am going to use this for my step daughter for her wedding in Sept. I just really like the softness of it and the stitching is very well done!
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There are eight seasons here at Fjällnäs in the Swedish Mountains that together describe one year in this majestic mountain setting. At Fjällnäs you'll find peace and solitude, or adventures in all of them. And in an ever-changing world it's good to know that Fjällnäs has changed little since the ice sheet departed 9,000 years ago. The few dots on the landscape here are the venerable Fjällnäs mountain reserve hotel and Mii Gullo spa. Etched across the 60 mountain peaks are 300 kilometres of pristine Nordic ski trails. Depending on season you can also enjoy downhill skiing, snowscooter safaris, ice-climbing and dog-sledding, as well as above-tree-line mountain biking and hiking when the snow and ice retreat.
The Fjällnäs mountain reserve hotel offers a comfortable stay and wholesome local cuisine and Mii Gullo spa, with its treatments for body and soul, is the perfect way to bring a day at Fjällnäs to a close.
The New York Times recently rated Fjällnäs as the 6th coolest place to go on the planet in 2009. They are not wrong.
For your information the eight seasons are; frosty winter, crusty snow, departure of ice, eternal sun, harvest season, colourful autumn, black snow and yuletide.
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The new medical center will be built on 70 acres near the northeast corner of Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 52 at an estimated cost of $20 million to $30 million.
It will include cardiology and diagnostics departments, among others, said Karen Logan, a hospital spokeswoman. The building is scheduled to open in December, she said.
At some point, plans call for a new hospital and a separate, stand-alone emergency department, Logan said, though no timeline has been set for either.
The medical center project was announced in December 2010 as a joint venture between Longmont United Hospital and Poudre Valley Health System in Fort Collins through an entity called Carbon Valley Healthcare Holdings Corp. At the time, construction was set for spring 2011.
But the project was delayed because of the poor economy, Logan said. In the interim, Poudre Valley Health System partnered with University of Colorado Health, a health system headed by University of Colorado Hospital, based on the Anschutz Medical Center campus in Aurora. UCH remains in the joint venture on the land, but will not be involved with the current building project, said Dan Weaver, a UCH spokesman.
Longmont United Hospital will lease the land owned through the joint venture, Logan said. Longmont United Hospital purchased the site in August 2010 for $7.19 million with plans for future expansion, officials said at the time.
H+L Architecture's Denver office is managing the medical office building project, said Ariel Madlambayan, a principal at H+L and the project manager. Fransen-Pittman Construction Co. Inc. in Denver is the general contractor, Madlambayan said.
"Health care is pretty competitive, as you know," Madlambayan said. The new building "is primarily meant to service the town of Frederick and surrounding areas, so I think there's a need for it."
The Indian Peaks name, chosen through a contest, is meant to reflect the iconic mountain range visible on the western horizon from the site.
In October, Exempla Healthcare bought 48.9 acres at the northwest corner of Interstate 25 and Colorado 52 in Frederick for another future medical campus. The purchase price was not disclosed.
That land parcel is next to the Wyndham Hill Town Center, a planned regional shopping center. Exempla Healthcare is part of SCL Health System Inc., which has more than 1,100 workers at offices in Broomfield, Denver and Lakewood.
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Sometimes, the line between a brilliant idea and a psychotically suicidal one is so fine that it practically doesn't exist. Other times, the line is so wide it would take a transcontinental railroad and an entire week to cross it.
Had they actually been built, these buildings could have probably gone either way.
5The Palace of the Soviets
Picture the Empire State Building. Now, imagine someone glued the Statue of Liberty to the top. You've now imagined a much less crazy version of the Palace of the Soviets.
Joseph Stalin, during his "crazy stage" (1870-1953), had a big problem. After Vladimir Lenin's death, the peasantry went cuckoo for monuments to their fallen leader, and it was up to Joe to deliver. If displaying Lenin's corpse in a glass case wasn't good enough for these people, a cheesy statue in a park probably wouldn't be enough, either. The Soviets demanded something FABULOUS.
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And something to keep King Kong away, too, we suspect.
So Stalin came up with a plan. First, he blew up the beautiful 70-year-old church that was clearly in prime monument real estate:
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Second, he held a contest allowing the best architects in the world to compete for the winning monument design. And if "the world's greatest memorial to hubris" was what Stalin wanted, the winning entry delivered in spades. What he chose was a 100-floor, 1,392-foot building towering over Moscow, which would have been a full 100 feet taller than the Empire State Building. Then, on top of that, was to be a 260-foot-tall statue of Lenin. So actually we understated it before -- it'd be like the Statue of Liberty on top of the Empire State Building, THEN ANOTHER SLIGHTLY SMALLER STATUE OF LIBERTY ON TOP OF THAT ONE. That's how tall the statue would have been.
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If there's anything the Statue of Liberty has taught us, it's always to be in the best position to set fire to a communist's crotch.
After receiving widespread praise from architects worldwide, the Soviets started construction on their Lenin monster house in 1937, spending two years on the foundation alone.
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Three people died by just constructing this plaster model.
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The Nazis. It's always the Nazis. Since the war was coming closer to Moscow, materials were needed and the steel was ripped up and used for railroads or military fortifications or commemorative WWII gravy boats or something. By 1945, the site for the Glorious Hall of the Soviets was nothing but a huge pile of rubble and concrete. Even after the war was over, the Cold War put strains on the same resources and the project never gained momentum again. Especially after Nikita Khruschev turned the site into the world's bitchinest and biggest outdoor pool.
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Have fun playing Marco Polo in the carcass of a failed dream, comrades!
Finally, once communism collapsed for good, the pool was replaced with a -- you guessed it -- replica of the church that was there in the first place.
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Is it just us, or could this church really use a giant statue of Vladimir Lenin on top of it?
4Nazi Audacity -- Volkshalle and the German Stadium
Say whatever you want about Adolf Hitler, but you can't say he wasn't ambitious. All efforts at wiping out an entire race of people aside, this was a man who really believed he could conquer a continent while trying to pull off the stupidest mustache this side of John Waters. Which is why it should surprise nobody that he also believed he could pretty much tear down Berlin and start her over with a brand new town. A new town called Germania.
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What? Was Hitlerville already taken?
And at the heart of Hitlertopia would be a domed monument called Volkshalle. This building was going to be so big that it should have been called Hulk's Halle. At 950-feet tall, with a diameter of 820-feet, you could have actually fit St. Peter's Basilica inside the thing.
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Looks a bit too fancy for the Hulk.
It was so big, in fact, that the architect, Albert Speer, speculated that the acoustics would be literally deafening and that moisture collected by the people breathing inside could actually make artificial rain indoors. Yes, the building would be capable of literally spitting on everyone inside. Can your buildings do that, America?
Equally audacious was Hitler's plans for a super-stadium for all his Nazi rallying needs. The German Stadium in Nuremberg, coincidentally designed by the same guy who came up with Germania, would have been huuuuuge. Like, 400,000 seats huge. For context, that's eight Yankee Stadiums. For even more context, that's the city of Cleveland. For the most context of all, consider this: The largest stadium in the world today is in North Korea, and it only seats about 150,000. Hitler wanted to almost triple that, and do it using 1930s technology. Like we said, you can't say he wasn't ambitious.
Nazis: not big on procrastination.
And one more thing -- this particular stadium wasn't just going to be used for goose-stepping parties. It was also going to host the Olympics! All the Olympics. Hitler figured if he was going through the trouble of building the world's biggest stadium, it was only fair that the world use it for every single Olympic Games ever after. And that they change the name of the Olympics to the Aryan Games.
Was Never Built Because ...
Ambitious, yes. Possessing of engineering know-how and good old-fashioned common sense, no. Neither project got past the testing stage, primarily because they were so childishly conceived they were impossible to execute.
Just like Hitler.
For one thing, Berlin's soil was famously marshy, so building the Volkshalle required a test building to make sure the ground could support so much weight. Speer commissioned a 12,000-ton chunk of concrete to be built to test the soil and if the structure sunk less than 2.5 inches, the Volkshalle would be deemed safe to build. It sank 7 inches, but Hitler simply said, "Eh, build it anyway."
Fortunately for the people who would have inevitably been crushed to death by its saliva-covered dome, the war effort required the materials needed to start the Volkshalle, and the building never get off the ground. The sinking test failure is still there, though:
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The war effort killed Hitler's gargantustadium as well. But not before Hitler and his numbnut cronies got some test seats up and running. Those are still there today, if you're interested in swinging by and imagining what might have been:
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You will immediately notice how Buena Vista blends subjects that teach you to think, analyze, and express yourself - like English, science, math, and history - with courses that prepare you for specific careers. You will see the benefit of combining class time with hands-on projects through class trips, internships, and research opportunities. You will uncover how together those experiences merge, giving you deeper understanding, greater knowledge, added wisdom - wisdom that your first employer out of college is going to appreciate. Without a doubt you will notice the difference in the confidence you feel in yourself.
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Boy Scouts of America or BSA was founded in the United States in 1910. The organization was founded in Washington, DC, by Chicago publisher William Boyce.
The BSA is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
The BSA was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1916. A few other youth programs have congressional charters, including the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The BSA is made up of various programs: Tiger Scouts (first graders, or 7-year-olds); Cub Scouts (second through fifth graders, or 8, 9, and 10-year-olds); Webelos Scouts (fourth-and fifth-graders, or 10-year-olds); Boy Scouts (11 through 17-year-olds); Varsity Scouts (14 through 17 year-olds); and Venture Scouts, which is a is a year-round program for young men and women who are 14 (or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade) through 21.
Membership in Boy Scouts has declined by about a third since 1999. As of Dec. 31, 2012, youth membership totaled 2,658,794. There are also 1,039,825 adult members, who are mostly leaders of various groups.
As of Dec. 31, 2012, there were 108,971 units (crews, teams, troops and packs) in the BSA.
More than 70% of BSA troops are affiliated with a church or a religious group.
The Boy Scouts announced last month that the organization would consider changing their ban on openly homosexual scouts and troop leaders. The new policy would allow local leaders to decide "consistent with each organization's mission, principles or religious beliefs" whether to open troops they sponsor to openly gay people.
The proposal comes after a Supreme Court ruling in 2000 that found the organization has the right to keep gays out.
A poll released Feb. 6 showed a majority of American voters think the Boy Scouts of America should lift their ban on gay Scouts and scoutmasters.
The Quinnipiac University survey indicated 55 percent of respondents said the ban should end, and 33 percent said it should remain in place. There was a gap among man and women in the poll -- 61 percent of women supported allowing gay members, while 49 percent of men supported such a move.
Among more recent controversies, the BSA came under fire last year after Jennifer Tyrrell, an Ohio den leader, was dismissed by her local Boy Scout officials for being a lesbian. On Feb. 5, Tyrell presented a petition she said was signed by 1.4 million people supporting the change to the BSA policy.
On May 23, the group made a historic decision when its 1,400-member national council voted to allow openly gay youths to join scouting starting Jan. 1, 2014. The BSA, however, will maintain its ban on gay adult leaders.
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The BDR-XD05W is one of the world's smallest and lightest BD/DVD/CD portable burners supporting BDXL. The ultra-compact USB 3.0 drive is ideal for Mac users or for those who already have software. The BDR-XD05W can write to BDXL1 discs, Blu-ray discs and is backwards compatible to support DVD and CD media. Not only is the BDR-XD05W one of the smallest and lightest Blu-ray drives in the market, but its also one of the fastest with speeds up to 6x2 for BD-R and BD-R DL media.
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Hawaiians honored Queen Lili'uokalani at Iolani Palace on Sunday. It's been 120 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
The palace was full of music and celebration for Queen Lili'uokalani.
"Coming together for a common cause is really important not just for the kapuna but for the young generation as well," said Charlotte Townsend.
"It's the celebration of the unrelinquished sovereignty of the Hawaii people despite all of that we are still here," said John Waihe'e, Chairperson of the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission.
The huli-a-mahi celebration is being hosted by the NHRC.
Dozens have signed up at the event to be a part of the roll that the commission formed in 2011 in order to compile and publish a list of native Hawaiians.
The public list allows those who sign it to help organize a native Hawaiian governing entity. Maka'aka Rawlins put his name down and said he hopes this will help unite native Hawaiians.
"For me you either have a say or you don't have a say in the process," said Rawlins.
It's also a petition.
"As a petition it says anyone that supports the idea of unrelinquished sovereignty, whether Hawaiian or not, should be able to sign it," said Waihe'e.
So far more than one thousand people have signed up to be a part of the list.
The Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown on January 17 1893.
Hawaiians honor Queen Lili'uokalani
Hawaiians honored Queen Lili'uokalani at Iolani Palace on Sunday. It's been 120 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Jose! Jose! Jose! Jose!
On his blog, Adam Rubin reports that Jose Reyes's walk-off homer (scoring 2 runs during the 10th inning!) cemented our sweep against the Japanese All-Star team. The Japanese call it a "sayonara" home run, which I pretty much love. I hope that next year at Shea, I'll see at least one thrilling Mets walk-off so that I can jump up and yell "Sayonara, baby!"
What's next for our beloved Jose? He's a movin' on up and house-hunting in Long Island. I've never been much of a suburban gal myself, but then again, I never had any kind of $23 million contract.
If only great fiction writers were as in demand as great baseball players!
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i dig the subtle plug for the book.
keep it up, female. keep it up.
also, shame on the MLB for not broadcasting any of the games or even having any video of the series.
A **** shame.
I thought this was a promotional exhibition series. Shouldnt they have PROMOTED it?


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Recology Auburn Placer provides residential and commercial garbage service, debris box service and recycling to residents and businesses in the cities of Rocklin, Auburn, Town of Loomis and in Unincorporated Placer County. The company processes more than 100,000 tons of garbage and recyclable material annually. Recology Auburn Placer also offers spring clean-up day for residents, and provides commercial cardboard recycling and newspaper drop-off.
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Pasadena Noodle & Grill opens for business
By Erica Wayne 11/07/2012
It's been a long time coming. It seems as if I've been watching the ongoing construction of Pasadena Noodle & Grill in the Sierra Madre-Colorado Vons shopping center for months and months. Every time I went there, I noted the "Coming Soon" sign and wondered when. Finally, last week, the sign was replaced with a new one that read "Now Open," so I ran in and grabbed a take-out menu.
The menu is a thing of beauty, with a bright blue, green, yellow and orange rainbow background and full-color pictures of many of the dishes they offer. But it pales beside the interior of the restaurant itself, which has so many vivid luminescent hues that I feel almost as if I've been absorbed into a stained glass hologram whenever I'm there.
Yes, I meant whenever; I have to confess that I have been to Pasadena Noodle & Grill three times during its first week of operation. The first was simply to grab that menu. The second was to pick up a take-out meal for hubby and me after a busy day on the Westside. And the third was an eat-in lunch with one of my friends just before finishing this review.
I was a little hesitant to make our first meal an outie rather than an innie. After all, presentation is important, and things packed into Styrofoam boxes rarely have the pizzazz of food presented on china at a table. Also, I'd noticed the condiment containers (mainly stuff to add heat) on each table – so essential to great southeast Asian dining. But we were hungry and my mate was immovable (busy at his computer), so I took a chance.
We ordered appetizers of crispy tamarin (sic) chicken wings with garlic and onion ($7.55) and spring rolls with shrimp and pork ($6.55) and entrees of charbroiled pork chop with egg roll and rice ($7.55) and charbroiled beef with shrimp paste, egg roll and vermicelli ($8.55). When I arrived 15 minutes after I placed the order, it was piping hot and ready to go.
When I got home and opened the boxes, I was surprised at how good the food looked. The portion of wings was huge; they were covered in a rich sauce of sautéed garlic and onions, flavored with tamarind (the fruit, not the monkey!), a Vietnamese variant on southern smothered fried chicken, paired with a side of cucumber, beansprouts, tomato and lettuce. The three spring rolls were as pretty as their menu picture: plump (easily 1½ inch in diameter, stuffed with pork, greens and three enormous shrimp each). A tangy peanut-based dipping sauce was included.
The chop (don't expect center-cut; this one was thin with a number of bones) was nicely laid out on a huge portion of rice, sided with two extra-crispy egg rolls and salad. The beef was frizzled, atop a hillock of noodles sprinkled with a smattering of chopped peanuts, with a single egg roll, salad and three things I thought were large-wedge french fries until I looked closer and identified them as formed shrimp paste (without the usual core of sugar cane). Both entrees included a light sweet and sour sauce that we poured over everything.
Alas, the order didn't include any chili paste, but it's a staple in our household, so we just raided the fridge. The order (approximately $32 for everything) lasted us for two and a half meals (the last augmented by hamburgers and green beans) and saved me a hell of a lot of food prep. But we hadn't tried any of the many soups offered by Pasadena Noodle & Grill (beef-based and chicken noodle soups), nor had I sampled the durian milk shake ($3.75), the mango boba smoothie ($3.70) or the cooked mung and red beans with Jell-o in coconut milk ($2.95) they offer for dessert. Obviously, another visit was called for.
So, last Friday, it was dining-in with friend Pam, to enjoy Pasadena Noodle & Grill's dazzling room, with its mirrored, wood and marble walls, coffered ceiling, ceramic tiled floor, lacquered wood furniture and marvelous multi-hued lighting. We shared a big bowl of rich noodle soup ($6.55) with thick sliced white-meat chicken, cilantro and chives (plus jalapeno slices, lime wedges, bean sprouts and fresh basil on the side to flavor it further) and a dish of marinated, charbroiled chicken with egg rolls and vermicelli atop a bed of greens ($7.55). Again, a huge amount of excellent food, much of which went home with Pam.
Then it was time for dessert. I mentioned my intent to try the durian shake, but Pam refused to participate. "They won't let you take durian on planes," she asserted with worldly wisdom, "but orangutans love it." And added, "It's the only thing in my adult life that I ever spat out in public." In light of these comments, we instead ordered the mango boba smoothie and the bean, (green) Jell-o and coconut milk concoction. Both were refreshing and basically liquid, the second similar to a melting shave-ice. Served with straws in large take-out cups, they were perfect for slurping on our journey home. (P.S., I'll be back for the shake this week!)
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