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Starting Friday, speed fanatics will be lining up to take a turn at the Texas Mile event.
More than 220 speed enthusiasts had signed up for the March 22-24 event within days. Those who did not get signed up before the list was full, gladly paid almost $300 just to get on the waiting list.
Drivers line up and wait close to an hour for a chance to make a run. They can race the timing clocks as many times as they can get up to the starting line.
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In October 2012, Jennifer Robertson drove her Suzuki Hayabasu motorcycle 243.6 miles per hour to become the fastest female on a motorcycle.
Robertson will be at Chase Field again this weekend.
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Both drivers will be competing again this weekend.
This year, spectators can purchase a three-day pass to the event for $20. But children under the age of 12 get in free.
Spectators may bring all the lawn chairs, umbrellas and coolers they can carry. Covered areas are set up at different locations along the race route for spectators.
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More than 1,000 spectators from throughout the country are expected to be there this weekend.
Spectators can walk among the vehicles, get good look at the engines, the paint jobs and interiors and even chat with crew members and drivers.
Fans will see everything from Porsches and Corvettes to Audis, BMWs, Dodge Vipers, Dodge Challengers, Ford Mustangs, Harley-Davidsons, Kawasakis, Saabs and even Mini Coopers and Volkswagen Beetles.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday and continue until dusk. On Sunday, the final day of the event, the racing ends at 4 p.m.
This year's Mile is also inspiring another generation of motor racing enthusiasts. Students from Coastal Bend College in Beeville will shadow the Mile's technical and staging inspection crews to learn more about motor sport safety.
Also, students from Houston's Chavez High School will be there to help their teacher, Greg Ditch, compete in the school's engineering program's race car.
Texas Mile co-founder Jay Matus became involved in motor sports while taking an auto technology course at Texas City High School in the 1980s.
This is the 10th season for the popular event.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Happy Birthday, Unfinished Business!!
Looking back over the last year, a lot when on in my life. I learned many lessons, made many friends, and had a lot of fun experiences. This past year has really been a blessing. God has been so good!
Today is a big day in the life of
my blog, as it's the one year anniversary of Unfinished Business. It's unbelievable that it's been a year! I've had so much fun blogging here, and the time has gone by so fast.
On June 23, 2008, my parents were talking about letting me get a blog. For a good part of the first few months of that season, I had been doing little write ups about the games. I had heard of MLBlogs, and when I showed it to my parents they gave me the go-ahead.
So, I created Unfinished Business: The San Diego Padres' 2008 Season. It was quite a mouthful! I wrote my first entry and got my first comment that day. My first entry was merely a few sentences, but it was a start. My next entry was, of course, defending Trevor Hoffman. Guess what? He blew a tied game the next night! Here I was, defending Trevor, saying that he wasn't washed up and still had it in him, and he goes and gets the loss.
I've been looking back over my blog for the last few weeks preparing for this entry. It is so cool to look back and see how much I've improved in my writing. It's pretty amazing. My first entries were very short. I didn't have a solid commenter's base like I do now. "Back then," I was pretty much just writing for myself. Now, I write good-length entries every day, and it's amazing how much better they are than they were!
When I first started, I couldn't touch type. I had tried for a long time to do the typing programs, but it just wasn't working. Now, I can touch type very well. Because I was forced to type a lot, I learned it easily. Finally being able to touch type is something I am very pleased to have accomplished.
It wasn't until the offseason that I started getting a lot of comments. It was very exciting for me to find a lot of comments on my blog every day. I started commenting more on other people's blogs, and that boost my readership a ton. For all you bloggers who keep getting told to comment and comment on other blogs, believe me, it really works.
After the season ended, I shortened the title to Unfinished Business. Over the offseason, I kept blogging, almost every day, and it seemed to go by a lot quicker. I also "met" a lot of great bloggers, and made a lot of great friends.
I joined MLBlogs because I love to write about baseball, but this place has also given me the chance to interact with baseball fans all over the world. I do not have any friends who I can really talk Padres with. Sure, I can talk to them about it, but they aren't die-hards like me. This place has been great for me to talk baseball.
"On your front page of Unfinished Business you reference Corinthians in your header. What significance does it represent to you having it there?
I'm a Christian. I have had problems with being too obsessed with the Padres, but that verse reminds me that sports aren't everything. Winning the big championships is one of the most important things in sports. But just look at the players who have won the World Series or the Superbowl. Everyone's super excited and happy for a while, but then it just fades away. Trophies collect dust. The fans turn to the next season, wondering what the team will do next. I really want the Padres to win the World Series someday, but I know I won't be happy for the rest of my life when they do. I'll always feel like there's something more. This verse also encourages me to look ahead, to see that I am living for a huge gift, the gift of eternal life. I'm living for a crown that will last forever! "
This was one of the questions in my Timeout (which I will mention later). I'm sure you've all seen the verse on the top of my blog, but you probably don't know the meaning. Well, I covered it pretty well in that question above. There are so many things we look forward to, and we think that we won't be happy until we have a World Series for our team, for example. But these things really don't last. They just don't. Sure, Phillies fans are super happy about their World Series win last year, but they are concentrating on this season now, wondering how the Phillies are going to do and if they will make the playoffs this year.
I love the Padres, and I love baseball, but in life, baseball just has to be a second priority sometimes. As I run this blog, I try to write God-honoring entries. I don't know if you've noticed, but even when I'm terribly frustrated, I never use PG (or higher)-rated language. That's just not the way to do it. My parents have raised me well. And though I do get very angry at my team sometimes, it's an anger of love. God's given me this gift of writing, but it's still really His. I am so thankful for this gift, and I'm trusting in Him to take me where He will.
This past year has been so much fun. I've learned a lot, and grown tremendously as a writer and a Padres fan.
OK, here are some stats:
RANKINGS: MLBlogs Latest Leaders Lists: 44, 30, 21, 25, 24, 31, 23, 22, 36, 29, 31, 31, 21, 19, 15, 17
MLBlogs Top 100 – #74
ENTRIES (as of today): 297
COMMENTS (as of today): 1468
Here are some of my favorite entries from the past year. I'm sorry that there's so many, but these all are pretty amazing.
· Enough Said – 8/14/08
Enough said indeed.
· Ping-Pong With the Padres – 9/3/08
My description of the way the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw treated the Padres in a certain game.
· Season's End – 9/29/08
A review of a very important lesson I learned in 2008.
· Game 163: A Fan's Perspective – 12/9/08
My experience of the most devastating game in my fanhood.
· Music and Baseball – 12/19/08
Some of the songs that remind me of baseball whenever I hear them.
· Less of a Fan – 12/30/08
Am I less of a fan because I don't have season tickets and can't be out at the ballpark all the time?
· Why Trevor? – 1/10/09
My rant to the front office about why on earth they had to let go of Trevor. One of the best things I have ever written.
A tribute to my favorite player in MLB. What a cutie!!
· A Tribute to Trevor – Yes, ANOTHER One – 3/3/09
One of the last tributes I rolled out to Trevor. This is another one of the best pieces I have ever written.
· A Letter to My Father – 3/23/09
My attempt to get my dad to let me go to the Padres' Fanfest – and it worked!!
· I ♥ San Diego – 4/3/09
My expression of love for my beautiful city J
· From Death into Life – 4/10/09
My Easter entry in the wake of Nick Adenhart's death.
· Me and My Gang – 4/15/09
My boys J
· An Ode to Kouz – 4/16/09
Hahaha, a funny little tribute to my baby!
· Live Together, Die Alone – 5/13/09
With the team falling apart (and the season finale of LOST just around the corner), I tried to help the guys out a bit.
· You Guys Need Help – 5/14/09
One of my all-time favorite entries, Bob the psychiatrist tries to help the Padres break out of their losing streak.
There are some other special entries that involve my blog. I was interviewed in the second installment of Tom's Timeout at the Plate series. I had so much fun doing it, and it was great to see my blog get some publicity.
There was also a support group meeting for me after the horror of Trevor Hoffman's departure from the Padres. It was so funny, and it definitely helped. It was great!
The third feature I wanted to mention was when my blog got a spot on the front page of MLBlogs with this amazing recognition. It was so much fun for me to see my blog featured like that, and it was a great picture too!
Without further ado, I would like to thank some of the people in the blogosphere.
First of all, of course Mark. This guy does so much for the blogging community, and if he wasn't at the helm, I think the blogosphere would be in chaos. Thanks so much for featuring my blog in the featured blog section, the front page of mlblogs.com, and in MLBlogs' spot on mlb.com and helping it grow!
Big thanks to Amy, who is not longer blogging with us, but was my first commenter on that day one year ago. Her blog was always a great read, and I definitely miss having her in the community.
I would also like the thank Dean, who is also no longer blogging with us. He was a Padres fan and author who was my sole commenter for a while. He was pretty cool, but then I think I scared him off. Oh well. But I really appreciate his support for my blog over the 2008 summer.
Thanks to my parents, who let me get this blog. It has been so much fun! If I didn't have this blog to rant on, I would drive my sister crazy and she would probably move out into the backyard. Thanks so much for everything!
Thank you to Julia, who has probably commented on every entry I've written since she joined the blogosphere. She's been a huge part of the blogosphere, and it wouldn't be the same without her.
Thanks to Tom, who gave me the chance to get the word out on my blog with the Timeout, and for giving me some great therapy with the support group. Also, he graciously endures a lot of ragging from me because of the Rockies (about that guy who didn't touch the plate…), so I'm thankful for that J
Thanks to Hyun Young, my Padres buddy J I loooove reading her blog, and it's so much fun to have a Padres fan in the blogosphere who practically has the same thoughts as me. It was a lot of fun meeting her at the Fan Fest, and I can't wait for the game we're going to!!
I would also like to thank Jen. I was the first commenter on her blog, so she's probably eternally grateful to me for that J It's always great to read her blog, and it was really nice of her to let me take control at the Fan Fest and drag her all over the place and make her sit and wait for Jake Peavy for about an hour. At least things worked out though J
Thanks to Elizabeth. Both of us struggled through chemistry, and I think she came out better than I did. This girl is going to be an amazing journalist, and I look forward to "working" with her in the business someday.
Also, thanks to Jane. I remember the first time she commented on my blog, I was so excited because a real author, a lady who had published a book about baseball, commented on my blog!! She always leaves a great comment, and her entries are so funny!
Thanks to my Heavenly Father, who has blessed me with this incredible gift and given me the chance to minister to baseball fans all over the world. I am eternally grateful to Him for every breath that I take. He is in complete control of everything that happens in my life, and I'm trusting in Him. He alone is AWESOME!!
Thanks also to Happy, Bob, Jeremy, Russ, Jimmy, Ben, Darion, Melissa, Kylie, King of Cali, Jenn, Sue, Emma, Cat, and all my other commenters and readers. You guys have been so amazing to me, and I really appreciate the support. Like I've said so many times, this blog had no purpose without you guys. So thank you!!
Since this is a "birthday" party, we have to "eat" some cake.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Unfinished Business
Happy birthday to you!!
Again, thank you guys so much. This year has been so much fun, and I hope there are many more to come!!
Feel free to leave "memories" (haha) about this blog of the past year as we celebrate!!
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Happy birthday!
Wow, a whole year…it seems like a lot, doesn't it?
Just think, a year ago the D-Backs were in first place, and Trevor was still with the Padres.
You have a great spirit and never lose faith, and the way this blog reflects that is what I like best about it. Here's to many happy returns!
Happy birthday, Unfinished Business! Sweet! That's quite an accomplishment. Keep up the good work!
Happy Birthday Unfinished Business! And Kaybee – it has been a pleasure to read your blog each day! We've got a great family here and I look forward to checking in with all of you each day! Keep up the great work!
XCICIX, TREVOR!!! whaaaa. A lot has changed in a year. Thanks so much!!
JEFF, thanks🙂
JULIA, I love this place. It's been a lot of fun. Thanks!!
Happy Birthday! This really is a great blogging community and you are a big part of it. Your entries are always well written and show your love for the Padres. Keep up the good work…and thanks for mentioning me!Russhttp://wight4256.mlblogs.com
You and your blog have come a long way, Kaybee. Your writing really does get better and better with every post. Don't think we haven't noticed and give yourself a big pat on the back. It's not easy! Congrats and happy birthday to "Unfinished Business."
Happy birthday, Unfinished Business! You're right that I'm eternally grateful for you being the first comment on my blog. 🙂 Your blog gets better and better, so definitely keep it up. Here's to another year!
Padres buddy, I like that. Happy birthday Unfinshed Business🙂 I remember when I started blogging. Actually, you got me started so thanks a whole bunch for the help! My first entry was reaaaally short too. But my writing got improved so much everyday. Of course you are a better writer than me! It's amazing how God gave you that wonderful talent. Yes, He's briliant. When our team struggles, I tend to get very frustrated so I just use bad languages without a second thought. It's obvious that you are not like me when I'm mad and it's something that I need to learn from you. It's been so much fun talking about our Padres and let's continue that when we "work" for this team. Wouldn't it be so cool IF we can get hired by the Padres? I had a dream like that one day🙂 Sorry for the super long comment but I'm just letting it out. Giving you a great seat for the Padres game was the only thing I can do. 25 more days!! You are a fantastic writer. Keep up the great work!
Kaybee, Oops! When you left your message on my blog, I thought it was your birthday! I was telling you there that t is my bday on Sunday.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY UNFINISHED BUSINESS! You come along way baby!
I did not start blogging until February of this year so I got a lot of catching up to do. Thanks for reminding me of that day 9/3/08 and what you called "Ping Pong with the Padres." Believe me, I have seen many frustrated losses to the Padres in the past.
I always enjoy reading your blog Kaybee. Sorry I missed you when I was in San Diego. Are you going to any of the games during the 4th of July weekend? I am not sure if I will be there.
Wishing you more continue success.
Happy Birthday! I always like to read your blog about the Padres and God. Without God, no one would be here. He is my savior. Hopefully the Padres can win on Unfinished Buisness' birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Padres!
Happy Bloggin' Birthday Kaybee! We have all enjoyed your writing very much…keep up the great work!
Happy Birthday! What I've seen of your blog has been great and very interesting. You also gave me my first comment and I'm very thankful for that! I haven't gotten to read all of your favorite entries yet, hopefully I can read a lot of them because your writing is very entertaining.
Ahh Kaybee! Happy Birthday : ) I hope it is the best birthday you can imagine and what an incredible post. You continue to amaze me. I love the stats and the history and the feeling. You draw the reader right in and keep em there. Perfect. It was my honor to have you in the Timeout series and you keep on putting out quality work all the time. Now if the Padres could do that we might have a little more competitive division over here in the west.lol had to do that. Enjoy your day!
Congrats Kaybee!!! Quite the accomplishment with a lot of comments and good rankings to back it up! Keep up the great work!
Congrats on your anniversary. I know what its like to have only a person or two to comment on your blog entries but its nice to know when other bloggers refer others to your site. I also want to pass on congrats to Kyle Blanks who was called up to the Padres as a DH. It's nice to know that last year I had a chance to see him play in Double A and witness his progression. On a side note I do have the autograph of Cedric Hunter that you wanted.
Congrats on one year. Here is hoping there will be at least one more!


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Most American four-year-olds can tell you all about beloved Christmas characters like Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. But in other countries, talking about Rudolph and his ilk might earn you little more than a blank stare. Here's a look at some holiday characters who might not be familiar to Americans, but play a big role in celebrations around the world.
The Dutch equivalent of Santa, Sinterklaas, rolls into town via steamship from his home in Spain, and he's always got Zwarte Piet ("Black Pete") in tow. Although for years Black Pete was depicted as Santa's slave, since the 1950s he's been toned down a bit and is now thought of as Santa's mischievous helper—a scamp who will also put naughty children in a bag and take them back to Spain. Despite being recast as Santa's friend or devoted, albeit non-slave, servant, Black Pete still incites quite a bit of controversy, as many Dutch people feel that a subservient character in blackface and an afro wig is more than a little racist.
This terrifying horned monster is part of the Christmas tradition in Austria and other surrounding countries. If children are good, Saint Nicholas brings them toys. If they're bad, though, they've got to face Krampus' wrath. The clawed, hairy beast is said to punish naughty children by stealing their toys, smacking them with a birch rod, and even tying them in a sack and chucking them into a river. Getting a lump of coal in your stocking doesn't seem like such a terrible fate in comparison, does it?
In northwestern Germany and in some Pennsylvania Dutch communities, children get visits from the somewhat less intimidating Belsnickel instead of Krampus. Belsnickel, a man covered in head-to-toe fur, sneaks a sock or shoe full of candy into children's rooms. Like Krampus, though, Belsnickel will put his foot down; if the children have been naughty, they'll wake up to a shoe full of coal or switches.
Le Pere Fouettard is another of Saint Nicholas' enforcers, this time in Eastern France. This bearded, black-robed character carries either a whip or a rod, and while St. Nick hands out toys to the good children, Le Pere Fouettard is said to beat the naughty ones. Even though he may not be as visually terrifying as Krampus, some origin stories for Le Pere Fouettard are pretty grisly. He's said to be the murderer of three boys who's now stuck working for St. Nick to atone for his sins.
Naughty children in Iceland have to fear being caught by Gryla, an ogress who lives in a mountain cave but comes out each year to plague bad kids during Christmas. During the 18th century, Gryla was such a terrifying figure—her mythology at the time included eating the bad children, not just scaring them—that a public decree banned the use of Gryla to strike terror in the hearts of the poorly behaved.
Ded Moroz ("Grandfather Frost") is the Slavic equivalent of Santa Claus, but he acts just a bit differently from the St. Nick Americans are used to. Ded Moroz carries a magical staff everywhere, and instead of sneaking down chimneys to deposit gifts before disappearing into the night, he actually shows up at New Year parties to give kids their gifts.
Ded Moroz had a tough time in the Soviet Union. Between the Russian Revolution and 1937, he didn't come at all due to a ban on Christmas-like New Year's traditions. When Joseph Stalin came into power, he ordered that Ded Moroz wear a blue coat so that no one would confuse him with the Western Santa Claus.
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On Christmas or Christmas Eve, the family then orders the hollow log to "defecate" small gifts. Family members sing songs and hit the log with sticks in order to speed its "digestion," and the log gradually drops candies, nuts, and dried fruits that the family shares. When a head of garlic or an onion falls out of the log, all of the treats are finished for the year.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 26 CORTE MADERA AVENUE, MILL VALLEY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 7:00 PM Andrew Berman, Mayor Shawn Marshall, Vice Mayor Stephanie Moulton-Peters Kenneth R. Wachtel Garry Lion
CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC OPEN TIMEAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ORDER COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING 1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Planning Commission to Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the MV2040 General Plan and 2009-2014 Housing Element; Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and Adopt the Draft Mill Valley 2040 (MV2040) General Plan-and Draft 2009-2014 Housing Element. Recommended Action: Receive presentation, discuss, receive public comment, provide direction to staff and continue the Public Hearing to the October 7, 2013 Regular City Council meeting to adopt the following Resolutions: 1) Resolution 13-___ Certifying the Final MV2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the MV2040 General Plan and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations Pursuant to Section 15093(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2) Resolution 13-___ Adopting the MV2040 General Plan; and 3) Resolution 13-___ Adopting the 2009-2014 Housing Element. ADJOURNMENT– To the next Regular City Council meeting which will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013.
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Kelly Carew '10 remembers her first year on campus when she spent many weekend evenings hanging out at Rall Hall. "My friends and I would struggle to come up with something to do on the weekends," she says. "Now it's a habit that we go to programs on Saturday night—the campus has become alive."
More opportunities to socialize and create fun have led to a more vibrant campus atmosphere, an important change noticed by students like Carew. Weekend events are now purposely designed to entice students to stay on campus and take part in a livelier weekend environment. Comedians, improvisational groups, hypnotists, music groups and residence life events fill weekend nights with options for social gatherings in addition to sports and fine arts events in other campus venues.
"We've made a focused effort that on Friday nights, residence life staff plans an event while College Union Activities Board (CUAB) schedules on Saturday nights," says Amy Clarke '03 Sievers, director of student involvement. "I remember talking to the students who are now seniors and leaders in CUAB and asking them to take a leap of faith to add events every Saturday night. Now they don't remember what it was like when nothing was planned."
One of the most significant changes started in fall 2008 when Sievers' office began sponsoring Saturday evening hours until midnight at the Cage. "SNAC," or Saturday Nights At the Cage, includes food, board games and giveaways. It's become a popular place for informal gatherings after other entertainment options come to an end—and attendance averages 65 students each night.
"There's always something going on here during the weekends and after going to one of these events, it's fun to meet with friends and head over to the Cage for board games or to simply hang out," says Kevin Williams '13. "Another bonus is the constant resource of food and drawings for gift cards!"
CUAB now sponsors 45 programs per year, nearly double the number of just a few years ago. With the addition of activities planned by residence life staff, students could participate in 125 weekend events last year, ranging from educational programming in residence halls, to social activities like a Pants Party when guests were judged on their goofy attire, to performers like Mission IMPROVable to trips off campus to professional basketball and baseball games. Over D-Term, students could join events planned almost every day for three weeks.
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Canary Wharf isn't my favourite place in London. After all, it's the spiritual home of bankers, the very people who have launched the UK into economic depression. Still, it does look like we are climbing slowly out of the recession, as despite climbing unemployment rates of 7.8% (at June 2009), the feeling about town is that big bonuses will be back as both Barclays and HSBC posted big profits earlier this month.
So quite a smart move then for Jamie Oliver to open a new restaurant in Canary Wharf, especially when there are 7,000 hungry people about to feed in such a tiny land area. Titled Jamie's Italian, this is the fifth branch but his first in London (his flagship restaurant is Fifteen in North London). It only just opened on the 5th of August, but already a few of my friends have sampled it and the PigPig was supposed to have dinner there with 7 other girlfriends, but were told they had to wait an hour for a table (this was on Saturday night with no reservations made) – popular place.
Since I was around the area, we decided to try the food to see for ourselves just how good the food of this celebrity chef is. On a Thursday night, we arrived at 6pm to find the place pretty near full capacity already. The small terrace area had about 8 tables filled with bankers swigging prosecco and the inside had a really lively atmosphere, enough to drown out the background music most of the time. The furniture seemed quite basic as well – metal chairs and plain wooden tables with matching slightly tattered looking napkins.
A glass of white trebbiano wine proved to be quite nice actually, very crisp and dry. Unfortunately, there wasn't any Peroni beer so I had to make do with a Castello (new to me) which was serviceable but not memorable in any way. Although bottled water is on the menu, the waiters by default bring a carafe of tap water to the table, which is a nice touch.
The bread basket had an assortment of Italian bread inside including focaccia, grissini sticks (seemed like normal bread sticks to me) and ' snappy music bread' (reminded me of poppadom without the spices). All in all quite ordinary bread and a bit disappointing it wasn't delivered warm to the table. However, that was made up by the default delivery of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a little saucer to dip the bread in, the simplest way to really enjoy bread with (although eating bread or toast with foie gras is arguably better). Although the menu states that for an extra £1.50 there is even better olive oil and balsamic, the default inferior quality ones were very nice already to me.
A 'seasonal meat antipasti plank' for two was placed upon two tins (I was a bit bemused by this at first as the waitress put the tins on the table long before the plank arrived and thought it was complimentary for me to take it home with).
Starting with the meats provided, there was salami (okay), mortadella (nice), prosciutto (very nice) and a mystery meat (that's what it said on the menu, and it was quite nice).
Although not a fan of cheese in general, I quite liked the buffalo mozzarella as it had a refreshingly herby vinaigrette dressing and mozzarella is about as un-cheese-y as you can get. The 'pecorino with amazing chilli jam', I only managed a nibble, although the PigPig practically inhaled the remains of mine. I was still scarred from the previous pecorino at Sketch as theirs had a very strong sheep's smell, but the PigPig said this one was quite mild in sheep flavour but still quite a strong cheese. The 'amazing chilli jam' tasted like normal Thai sweet chilli sauce to me, but the wife said it went stunningly well with the cheese.
While walking in, we passed a man hand making fresh home made pasta so the PigPig couldn't resist ordering a pasta dish and eventually settled on a crab spaghettini (aka angel hair spaghetti). The pasta itself was fresh and had a very home made feel to it (which can be good or bad to you I guess), but it seemed a bit thick for angel hair. The crab itself seemed fresh enough but unfortunately isn't as sweet as crab in good old Malaysia. Also, the PigPig felt the meat was shredded too thinly and she was expecting bigger chunks. The sauce itself was a tomato based one with plenty of flavourings from anchovy, capers, fennel which I thought was delicious but again the ever-critical PigPig felt it lacked seasoning.
Meanwhile, boring old me chose a rib eye steak. The meat itself seemed pretty decent; British hung for 21 days gave it a good beefy taste. Unfortunately, I had asked for mine rare, but it seemed more medium-well done. Although not tough at all, I was disappointed not to see any pink in the meat. Weirdly, the beef had no seasonings at all but there was salt and pepper on the table so I just added enough to my own taste; I'm unsure if this was done deliberately by the chef to be honest. I had asked for mustard but the waitress forgot and I was too hungry to wait any longer, alas, such is life.
The PigPig was so excited by the 'posh truffle chips insanely good with truffle oil and parmesan, proper posh' on the menu (word for word) that she could only be hugely disappointed when it arrived. Neither of us could smell any truffles lurking about on the chips or indeed any parmesan smell either, which is usually quite noticeable. The chips itself seemed a bit dry to me as well.
By this time we were quite stuffed actually, so we just ordered a tiramisu to share. The tiramisu itself was very moist and generous in the coffee and liquor, just the way I like it. Gratings of orange peel gave it an interesting twist as well. A dollop of extra mascarpone cheese on top was a bit excessive though.
Altogether the bill came to just under £60 for two or £30 each; however, as a place billed for cheap Italian grub, it wasn't exactly very affordable.
Food - 6.0
Service - 5.0
Atmosphere - 7.0
Value - 5.0
Overall the food was pretty decent and tasty but nothing very fantastic. The buzzing atmosphere was quite fun though, this place definitely managed to build a good vibe. The no-booking-unless-your-party-is-bigger-than-eight policy is just ridiculous though.
Would I eat here again? Maybe in a couple of months when the excitement has died down so I can get a table without queuing for an hour with my banker friends in the cold.
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2 Churchill Place
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WILLIAMSVILLE — Vermont state police responding to a report of a suicidal person have arrested a 71-year-old man accused of attempting to draw fire from them after shooting bullets from his handgun.
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A team of aspiring stock analysts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has won a local research contest and will advance to the regional competition in Toronto in March.
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State banks rebounded in 2012, as earnings rose 72%
Earnings at Wisconsin banks rose 72% in 2012 as the banking industry continued bouncing back from the economic downturn.
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Do you think voting matters?
What an interesting topic for a dissertation! Of course, I'd have to get a BA before I start tackling this perplexing question, but you've definitely given me food for thought!ReplyCancel
Of course, well mostly. What an odd question.ReplyCancel
Politics, Enty?
Ima nope the fuck outa here
Remember that Your Turn where everyone got to ask me question? That was fun! Let's do that again!ReplyCancel
Yes, let's rather do that.
@Kim, why do you hate your brother so much?ReplyCancel
Definitely it matters! It's also too bad it takes so long to vote them out again (ie. Rob Ford)ReplyCancel
Like, voting for the new chip flavor from Lays? It matters there.ReplyCancel
Hi @Lotta! I hate Rob because he's a loser and a freeloader and he acts like a whiny little bitch. Khloe still has to give him an allowance because his "sock line" has yet to turn a profitReplyCancel
Wait…you're saying Lady H is a troll??!!?? I knew it!!!ReplyCancel
Most certainly. It is your voice and the foundation of democracy. It amazes me that any given election year, less than 50% turn out. Yes it can be frustrating during the presidental elections, to know that Alaska's few votes really don't matter but the only way to change things is to remove the ellectoral college and allow for each person's vote. Bottom line: you really can't bitch unless you voted.ReplyCancel
Hi @T.E. Cuz! My makeup artist usually uses Tom Ford foundation and YSL powderReplyCancel
Voting does not matter IF u don't know what it is u r voting FOR. People have to educate themselves beyond the smarmy smile and BS talk of hungry politicians just wanting to get in office..ReplyCancel
I vote family first!
Has anyone heard from Brody?ReplyCancel
Your contour is on point.ReplyCancel
Hi @Karen! Ye loves my shape and he's so proud that I've lost (almost) all of the baby weight! I'm lucky that Ye has so many close friends in the fashion industry, and I love all of my outfits!ReplyCancel
Its very important to start getting involved with your local government. Completely agree with u.
Thanks @Ray! The contour is courtesy of my Kardashian Beauty bronzer!ReplyCancel
I'm right here, dad! The surf was weak this morning; had to spend some extra time out there to catch one decent waveReplyCancel
Hi Brody! I've had an off day, it seems Rob broke the Vitamix and you know how I cant function without my morning smoothie!ReplyCancel
What did he try to liquefy this time? Leftover In N Out again?ReplyCancel
Yes, but I keep my opinions of who to vote for largely off of facebook and gossip sites. Everyone should vote, that can, even if it's for yourself or Mickey Mouse. I believe in the concept of tacit consent, if you participate you have a voice. .. if you don't participate then you have consented to to majority rule and don't really have the right to complain.ReplyCancel
Brody, it was some of those leftover chicken wings you brought over a few nights ago!ReplyCancel
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"I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote — who did not even leave the house on Election Day — am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created."
I have a question for you Kim. When is the wedding? Rob keeps telling me it's cancelled.ReplyCancel
Hi Scott! Shhh, it's a secret! Ye started leaking conflicting details to the media to confuse people. Don't worry, you're still invited! Rob's not, thoughReplyCancel
For those of you looking for new books: obligations or any essay by micheal walzer. Also Comrade Criminal, it's about the break down of the Soviet union and is very interesting lense to view the Olympics and the questions of political systems. .. I'm a bit of a nerd, but I'm not off topic ?ReplyCancel
I have a question: what the hell was Rob thinking putting chicken wings in my juicer?ReplyCancel
Hi @Bruce! He was thinking "How can I make my ass even fatter?"ReplyCancel
Well I really thought he was trying to do better. This disappoints me.ReplyCancel
Bruce, I really think you need to do a "fat-tervention." I just talked to mom's PI; he said Rob has been on a bender all morning driving around to different fast food restaurants and throwing empty containers from his car. I can't believe he's a litterbug on top of everything else!ReplyCancel
Kim are you serious? Kris hasn't told me anything which is nothing new but this is something I cant watch happen! I might need Brody to help with this one.ReplyCancel
Yes Bruce, it's true. The PI has a GPS on Rob's car, and he also has someone tailing Rob. That's how the PI keeps getting reports that Rob is throwing his empty containers out the window!ReplyCancel
Anything I can do to help, Dad! I'm here for you!ReplyCancel
I've been in important business meetings all day and have had no time for this tomfoolery. I'm out there working, making deals and overseeing my sock empire and other endorsements. I have NOT been driving around littering fast food wrappers around LA. Perhaps Kris needs to get a new PI that would actually follow the RIGHT person. He obviously doesn't know who he's following around.
Bruce, I did not liquefy chicken wings or In-and-Out burger in your Vitamix. Kim is trying to bamboozle me and her fat ass isn't going to take me down. #kanyenevergonnamarryKim
Talk about a "fat-tervention"? Kim, you need a fashionectomy, STAT. #twopigsfightingunderablanket #whereisNori?
Khloe hasn't given me an allowance in months either so shut up, dirty whore.ReplyCancel
Rob, you're not fooling anyone. Please get helpReplyCancel
Like you'd ever be able to earn a BA, Kim. You actually have to study and be intelligent to earn a BA. I should know, I earned my business degree from USC, hooker.ReplyCancel
Bruce! Are you going to let your son talk to me like that?!ReplyCancel
And your scary waxy face is courtesy of Dr. Simon Ourian.ReplyCancel
@missbunny if you like books about governments (and what will eventually cause their breakdown) there is a great book called The Creature From Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin about the formation of the Federal Reserve you might enjoy.ReplyCancel
In Australia it's compulsory to vote and that doesn't bother me, I think voting is important and if someone doesn't they can just 'donkey vote'. Mind you with the incompetent asshat we have in power at the moment, I worry about the state of the nation! He make Dubya look like a Mensa member!!ReplyCancel
YES! We must ensure our voting rights, and overturn Citizens United since it allows unlimited corporate spending on elections, or basically in some cases buying them.ReplyCancel


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Nov. 22, 2010—The Naperville Chorus performs an evening of carols and stories told through song Dec. 18 at North Central College.
The performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
The evening's program includes "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) and "Carols and Lullabies" by American composer Conrad Susa. The 135-member chorus is conducted by Jeordano Martinez, professor of music at North Central College, and will be accompanied by harp, guitar and marimba.
"A Ceremony of Carols" is a fusion of 15th and 16th century poems set to 20th century music. Britten began composing the work while returning to England from Canada through the treacherous North Sea during World War II. "Ceremony" consists of 11 movements, with original Middle English text from "The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems" by Gerald Bullett.
"The music reflects both the sensitivity to the style of the time as well as modern harmonies," Martinez says.
Susa's "Carols and Lullabies" was created as a companion piece to "A Ceremony of Carols." The work is a Nativity celebration of the Americas that adds guitar and marimba to Britten's harp and includes a medley of traditional carols from Spain, Mexico and Puerto Rico. "Carols and Lullabies" was commissioned by and dedicated to Philip Brunelle and the Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota. The piece premiered in 1992 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis.
North Central College's 2010-2011 Sesquicentennial Fine & Performing Arts Season is supported by a generous grant from the Illinois Arts Council. USG Corporation and Navistar, Inc. are underwriting sponsors.
The exhibit is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and lectures, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).


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An Arizona man accused of abandoning 15 cats in a hot apartment for about a month was arrested on animal cruelty charges.
In an interview with police, Bradley Oliver said he took the cats in and tried to find homes for them, providing them food and water during June.
But Oliver admitted to abandoning the cats in the beginning of July, Tempe police told Phoenix TV station KPHO.
The cats remained in Oliver's apartment with no food or water until early August.
Melissa Murray, manager of The Arbors Apartments, said Oliver couldn't pay the rent and took off, leaving behind the helpless felines to fend for themselves in the 115-degree heat.
Murray hadn't gotten any complaints and didn't know what was going on until she and another tenant checked the apartment.
"The smell was horrific. There's fur everywhere," tenant Amanda Taylor told KPHO. "These animals were obviously suffering, and these people were doing nothing about it. It's just hard to imagine what kind of person could do something like that."
One kitten was found dead in a kitchen drawer, but, surprisingly, the other cats are doing well. Taylor has nursed them back to health herself.


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Redskins win beltway battle in OT
Forbath kicks 34-yard field goal 3:23 into overtime
Kai Forbath kicked a 34-yard field goal 3:23 into overtime to lift host Washington over Baltimore in the beltway battle.
Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III was injured in the final minute of regulation but Kirk Cousins came in to finish off the tying touchdown drive. Richard Crawford returned a punt 64 yards in overtime to set up Forbath's winning kick for Washington (7-6), which pulled within one-half game of the New York Giants for first place in the NFC East.
Griffin drove the Redskins into Baltimore territory on the final drive of regulation but suffered a right knee sprain and had to be replaced by Cousins with 45 seconds left. Cousins did his best Griffin impression on the touchdown sequence that tied the game - scrambling to his right and throwing on the run to Pierre Garcon for the touchdown, then rushing up the middle for the two-point conversion to knot it at 28-28 with 29 seconds left.
Joe Flacco went 16-of-21 for 182 yards and three touchdowns, Anquan Boldin made three catches for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Ray Rice rushed for 121 yards and a score for the Ravens (9-4), who maintained their two-game lead in the AFC North but dropped a game behind New England and Denver in the battle for a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Flacco threw a pair of touchdown passes in the second quarter to give Baltimore a 21-14 lead at the break. Forbath connected from 48 and 49 yards in the third quarter to pull it to within 21-20 before Rice's 7-yard TD burst made it 28-20 with 4:52 left.
GAME NOTEBOOK: The Ravens were without both LB Terrell Suggs (biceps) and LB Ray Lewis (triceps) in the same game for the first time since Suggs was drafted in 2003. LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle), who had been starting in place of Lewis, was also out. … Griffin went 15-of-26 for 246 yards and a touchdown and ran for 34 yards on seven carries. … Redskins rookie RB Alfred Morris rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.


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I've worked for a number of nonprofits and worldchanging organizations, including the United Nations in Bangladesh, charities in Australia and development organizations in the Philippines. But, after working in the nonprofit sector, I was extremely frustrated. I realized that many old ideas were simply not working and I began tapping into my "entrepreneurial spirit" which was often overlooked and undernourished. Not only that, I began to see and meet many other worldchangers who were using business principles to make a positive difference in a sustainable and scalable way.
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TroutoberFest beckons anglers and experts
The Trout Legend sanctioned tournament was narrowly won by Bill Chioffiof Massachusetts whose five fish the first day secured him a commanding lead over 26 other anglers even though he was skunked the second day. Participants in these tournaments report that fishing with other competitors of high caliber helps them learn new techniques and hone their skills when fishing their home waters.
Evan Lavery, owner of The Beaverkill Angler, declared the event a success. "Flyfisher women on average make up only 10% of the people participating in the sport," he said, "but we had 20 women here this weekend as workshop participants, instructors and competitors. We also were able to introduce 25 new men and women to flyfishing in our beginner's classes."
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The reason many people today still say the actual crowd figure was around 120,000 is that many fences were found flat after the match giving the appearance many had found their way into the ground without paying. Due to the nature of the old stadium there were also many places young children could sneak through and men could climb over.
It would be great if we could take back the record from Stadium Australia (ANZ as it is now known).
Dare I ask if anyone on here was at the game ????
** Fun Fact ** Laurel & Hardy were playing at the Alhambra on the same night
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Sitting on the banks of the blue Danube, Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its historic past is both glorious and gloomy at once, but the Pearl of the Danube has emerged from these shadows as a world-class city.
A city with many sides, be sure to explore everything the Hungarian capital has to offer. The stunning art nouveau architecture, opulent hotels, wonderful cuisine, great wine, and even the scars of oppression, give Budapest an everlasting appeal. Amazing for the younger crowd, with many brilliant bars, cafes and leafy squares where people chat and drink into the small hours. It's also ideal for the more cultured traveller with opera, art and museums galore. Don't miss the grandiose Hungarian Parliament – based on Westminster – a magnificent example of neo-gothic construction. For the perfect day out, visit the tremendous St Stephen's Basilica in Pest, before heading across the river to Buda to the famous Gellert Thermal Spa.
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Budapest's 'Inner City' is full of historic buildings, superb cafés and great shopping. Belvaros, or District V, lies along the east bank of the Danube in Pest and follows the old city walls. Shopping is great on Váci Utca, where you will find the famous Viennese-style cafés. The glorious St. Stephen's Basilica – a wonder of neo-classical architecture – starts the walk up to Heroes Square through the Oktagon. At the weekend, it is worth visiting Erzsébet tér (Elizabeth's Square) to people watch, or drink and chat with the locals who show up in force.
Erzsebetvaros or Elizabeth Town, is famous for the Jewish Quarter. The Great Synagogue here is the largest functioning temple in Europe, and sits amid narrow streets full of cafés and bars. The area has emerged from its dark past as a hip place to be, with design shops, restored buildings and cool ruin bars. The district's rich, cultural history can be seen on every corner, from Belvaros to the Opera House. Don't miss the huge ruin bar Szimpla Kert – and although it is now a haven for tourists, it is well worth a look.
Leopold Town sits in the northern part of District V, and is an attractive area where historic and modern Budapest meet. Remarkable 18th and 19th century buildings exist alongside contemporary structures. Seen as the power centre of Budapest, government buildings, banks and embassies dominate the skyline. The gothic revival Hungarian Parliament is a spectacular facsimile of Britain's parliament at Westminster and sits on the beautiful Kossuth Square. The striking Four Seasons Gresham Palace is a luxury hotel right in the centre of Leopold Town with great access to all of Budapest.
Theresa Town, or Terezvaros, is known internationally as the home to the beautiful Andrassy Avenue. Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this wonderfully elegant boulevard has a classic fin de siècle style. Think neo-renaissance mansions, sophisticated cafés and luxury boutiques. The Avenue rolls down through the theatre district toward Heroes' Square and the City Park. A cultural centre, it is considered the 'nice part of town'. Also, in City Park you will find a brilliant spa – the first in Budapest, dating back to 1881.
The Castle District is the historic area of Buda, housing the magnificent Royal Palace and many other beautiful grand buildings. The Castle District may be small but it makes up for it with the amount of places to see. Alongside the Royal Palace, there is the Matthias Church, the gothic Fisherman's Bastion and Castle Hill – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The steep, meandering streets of Castle Hill give a medieval atmosphere, offering spectacular views of the Danube, Margaret Island (a great place for kids) and Pest.
Don't be afraid to take the bus or train to attractions outside of the city centre. Memento Park houses the old Communist-era statues of Lenin, Marx and Béla Kun, leader of the Hungarian revolution, amongst many other socialist statues destined for the scrapheap. Alternatively, and a perfect trip for children, the amazing Zugliget Chairlift takes riders up the mountain toward the Children's Railway. The conductors, ticket office staff and porters are all kids between 10-14 years old. This is one of quaintest attractions in Budapest, and well worth the hike.


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• College choice: She plans to major in neuroscience at Ohio State
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Answer: I leave for practice about 3:40 p.m. during the week. We do 45 minutes to an hour of dry land, such as running, lifting weights and pull-ups, and about two hours of swimming. I started (with the club) when I was 12. I swim mostly the 100 backstroke and the 100 freestyle.
Q: How do you know when you are doing well in the 100 backstroke? You are looking at the ceiling.
A: You swim for yourself and as fast as you can. You can see out of the corner of your eyes at the others. You can feel if you have a good rhythm. … I used to count my strokes, but not anymore.
Q: What student organization are you in?
A: I'm in SADD — Students Against Destructive Decisions — and we're getting ready for a talent show where we are in charge of announcements. We want to promote good decisions such as not drinking and driving and doing drugs. I had a couple of friends involved and decided to join.
Q: For a lot of students, that's not cool.
A: I try to be a good person. The consequences (of dangerous behavior) are not worth it. I think about the future. I don't care what others think.
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A: I'm a volunteer coach with Special Olympics. We have our practices at the YMCA on Sunday, and we have meets at different pools in the area. It's exciting when a child you coach does well. One child was self-conscious at first. By the time he left, he was comfortable and won medals. You feel as if you have done something important for them.
Q: Patience is important, right?
A: Yes, and I'm not a patient person. Special Olympics have taught me to slow down. My problem is I like to get things done quickly to get them out of the way. I'll start a project and work at it until it gets done.
Q: How do you start out with a first-time Special Olympian?
A: There are four of us, and we'll all try to motivate them as a team. Some want to just see their parents — parents are not allowed in the pool — and we'll have parents show themselves briefly to reassure them. A lot of it is encouragement.
Q: Where does your interest in science come from?
A: Probably from my dad, Scott. He is great at math. I enjoy English, but I excel in math and science because things are so definite. Behavior and the brain are so interesting to me. I have a family member who got fungal meningitis and went into a coma, and she is in a permanent care facility. That opened my eyes to the field.
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Q: Have you ever been in the state swimming and diving meet in Canton?
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A: I know my way around campus. It helped (my decision) that my dad graduated from Ohio State.
Q: Have you started applying for scholarships?
A: Just the alumni scholarship so far. I do a ton of scholarship work on Sunday. It's all day long filling out applications. You put your entire life on paper.
Q: Are you looking forward to college?
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He attended the Arnold School in the Arnold community near Hobson. Louis was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hobson and a member of the KJT. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Mary Malik, on Sept. 25, 1945, in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hobson. They celebrated 59 anniversaries together and raised nine children. He was a devoted husband and father.
After Dorothy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he stood by her side and was her strength throughout her illness, taking care of her as she was confined to a wheelchair and later to a bed. He accepted this as God's will, and lived each day with joy and contentment.
In his younger years, he picked a lot of cotton. In 1939, he traveled to Rowena, Texas, to pick cotton for several weeks. During this trip, he bought his violin and learned to play from his father. He and his father would play at house dances in the local community. He serenaded his beloved Dorothy with "Red River Valley" on many occasions and played at family gatherings until he was in his 80s.
Louis was a farmer all his life, but had to supplement the family income with outside jobs. He worked as a mechanic for many years at Riedel Trucking Co. in Karnes City and later as a maintenance mechanic for General Mills in Kenedy. He and Dorothy also owned and operated the Mobil service station in Karnes City during the 1950s. During the 1960s, he also did part-time TV and radio repair work from his home.
Louis is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; grandsons, Nicholas and Jeremy Hons; great-granddaughter, Neveah Jansky; and brothers, Alvin and Edward Hons.
He is survived by his daughters, Elaine (Al) Kolodziej of Floresville, Nancy (Kenneth) Walpole of George West, and Cathy Green of Hobson; sons, Allen (Dennise) Hons of Kenedy, David (Judith) Hons of Hobson, Kirby (Judy) Hons of Hobson, Mark (Stella) Hons of Hobson, Ralph Hons of Hobson, and Robert (Terry) Hons of Hobson; grandchildren, Robert Paul, Louis, Joseph, Brian, Shayne, Matthew, John, James, Shannon, Cheyenne, William, Robert, and Mark Anthony Hons, Karl and Keith Kolodziej, Kristen Weaver, Tammy Kroll, Sara Jansky, Kenneth Walpole Jr., Sheldon Walpole, Melissa Ramirez, and Colt, Jesse, and Amy Green; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the Rhodes Funeral Home in Karnes City.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. in the St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City.
Interment followed in the Hobson Cemetery in Hobson.
Serving as pallbearers were Karl Kolodziej, Robert Paul Hons, Louis S. Hons, Sheldon Walpole, Shayne Hons, Matthew Hons, John Hons, Jesse Green and William Hons.


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