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Tucker High robotics team wins regional competition
After a two-day robotic basketball tournament with 99 qualification rounds that tested its engineering, teamwork and alliance-building skills, "Sparky" team 384 from Tucker High School was seeded sixth and chose the teams from Martinsville, VA and Raleigh, N.C. as alliance partners in the final matches. Sparky's alliance emerged Saturday as top winners in the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Virginia Regional. Tucker High School's FRC team qualified to compete at the FIRST WORLD Championship in St. Louis, April 25-28.
"It was a great day for Tucker High School Robotics," said Assistant Coach Carol Edelman.
The contest brought together 59 teams from Virginia, the Carolinas, Connecticut and Washington, DC to face off at Virginia Commonwealth University's Stuart C. Siegel Center. In addition to leading the winning alliance, Tucker's team was named winner of the Engineering Inspiration Award, celebrating outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school as well as their community.
Villa's Flagler Housing wins national NAEH award
St. Joseph's Villa's Flagler Housing & Homeless Services was one of three entities to earn the National Alliance to End Homelessness' Champion of Change Award. The awards were presented Nov. 17 during a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
NAEH annually recognizes proven programs and significant achievements in ending child and family homelessness.
Flagler completed its transition from an on-campus shelter to the community-based model of rapid rehousing in 2013, and it was one of the nation's first rapid re-housing service providers to be certified by NAEH. > Read more.
RIR's Christmas tree lighting rescheduled for Dec. 12
Richmond International Raceway's 13th annual Community Christmas tree lighting has been rescheduled from Dec. 6 to Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., due to inclement weather expected on the original date.
Entertainment Dec. 12 will be provided by the Laburnum Elementary School choir and the Henrico High School Mighty Marching Warriors band. Tree decorations crafted by students from Laburnum Elementary School and L. Douglas Wilder Middle School will be on display. Hot chocolate and cookies will be supplied by the Henrico High School football boosters. > Read more.
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5 Stars!
Andrea Brown has been nothing but a huge help for us! I am so glad we chose to open our account with the Taneytown BB&T!
Thank you for all of the help and keep up the great work :)
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Omg! The Worst. Please Stay Away!
Funds that's transferred to your account will always be late. Days late. I had funds transferred to my acct. On 15th feb. 2013 & didn't get it until 21st feb. 2013. Right now, i am waiting for a transfer that was wired on 22nd feb. 2013 & guess what? Yep. I am still waiting! Again, please stay away! Don't say you haven't been warned. Here's how i rate my experience.
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LReviewed By LC6014 Oct 27, 2016
Cannot produce cancelled checks online or in timely manner by mail
I am trying to close on a mortgage and need copies of two cancelled checks from January 2016 to source escrow on the property. It is now just October 2016. The checks are not available online. I requested the checks from customer service and was told they would arrive by U.S. mail in 7 to 10 days. It is now day 11. They refuse to fax or email me copies of the checks. This bank has made very little investment in technology and is slow to the point of extreme inefficiency. Over the period of my ongoing relationship with them they have also charged me fees I should not have been assessed based on my account status. Branch service is also awful. I waited 1/2 an hour yesterday for access to my safety deposit box. Arlington, VAThank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
LReviewed By lizka Oct 20, 2016
the worst bank i ever had
before was national penn there was no problem I been with them 21 years..
soon bbt take it, terrible, terrible..they always find something to charge, hold deposits as much they want, customer service terrible. I all ready close one of my account and I'm going to close rest... I feel very bad how they treat customers.
they change people in the branch for worse,, not help at all.
very disappoint.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
AReviewed By altlandf Oct 11, 2016
I didn't need this account but I opened it to help a friend Katelyn Aldridge of York, Pa out. She was a friend that I knew for about 5 years. She was always nice and kind to me. About a month after opening my accounts the troubles started. Couldn't log into bb&t u. Kept asking questions and saying I was wrong. Nothing but complaints on bb&t's facebook page. Tried to get accounts for Katelyn. On April 17 around 5:30 am I logged into my account only to see someone elses account numbers and balances. I tried to call the number on the screen and waited 30 minutes before I hung up. Emailed my banker Katelyn and sent her a message on facebook as she confirmed me as a friend. I didn't want her to be without money and get in trouble. Katelyn asked me to come in for an account review. When I went to there the branch manager Colon Mc Connell yelled at me like I was in highschool. This bank employes rude employees and branch managers. When you complain to the CEO line bb&t officials will lie to you and government officials. I have never checked on a bank before bb&t. Now I check banks out before joining them. If I could give this no stars I would it's that bad. They will steal your money every chance they can. bb&t has even been sued by their own employees. They even conduct mock bank robberies without letting the branch they intend to rob know. Save your money and stay away from this bank!!!!Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
SReviewed By sam_k Sep 23, 2016
Stay far away from this bank. They will steal money from you any chance I get.
On top of it taking a month to get money back from the atm that swallowed my money, they charged me 4 fees for calling into customer service. They were only 2 dollar charges but why charge for calling customer service? Supposedly you only get 2 free calls a month, then they charge you unless it is due to fraud. I couldn't count the charges I've had from them over the years. I am so happy I am changing banks. Do yourself a favor and do not invest your money/time in BB&T.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
MReviewed By Morgan283728 Sep 22, 2016
I've been a loyal customer with bb&t for 4 year now. They have stolen hundred of dollars from me in "unexplained nonrefundable fees" they also hold your money for the dumbest reasons. Have you deposited a check after 6 ? Oh well you can't get into until the next day or sometimes days later because there were some "complications". Sometimes they hold it even if you deposited it before 6 just cause they like to inconvenience you. Are you cashing a check from another bank ? Well only 100 dollars will be available to you until the next day we'll sometimes they don't even give you anything. Sometimes they hold the whole thing because they don't want you to have your money. How else are they going to steal it when you're spending it ? Oh they can't so they put you through financial hell just to be rude and say there's nothing they can do for something they will say is their fault or they don't know why it happened ? They are full of shit and will ruin your life and take your money !!! If I can please save anyone the trouble and money with this review then I will consider this a success.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
PReviewed By Peterson2800 Sep 22, 2016
Worse bank ever !!!!
If I could rate it no stars I would. I have been a loyal customer with Bb&t for about 4 years now ? And recently I've had a lot of unexplained issues. I am a college student and don't make or have a lot of money. My spending habits haven't changed since becoming a student. I have overdraft protecting because I can't afford a 36 dollar fee for something that I can do without until my next check. Quite a few times they have charged me this overdraft fee when my account should have gone into the negative (and yea a dollar into the negative makes a huge difference than 36 dollars into te negative. That's 36 dollars less I'll have in my next check just for whatever I was charged with to still not have been paid). I have called and the representatives have even said the same thing. Some of the times when I have been charged there isn't even an explanation. A representative one day couldn't even find a reason why I was charged. They said I would be refunded but I WAS NEVER REFUNDED. They keep saying the money was put into my account but it hasn't shown up in my account history when I log in. They're full of crap. I barely make 800 dollars a month I cant afford to lose 36 dollars left and right! That can determine whether I get to eat for the week or not. I make budget plans and I plan this carefully so stuff like this won't keep happening. They gave me 100 dollar fee for overdraft when I hadn't used my card in days. I should have taken them to court for taking money from me with no explanation and when saying they would refund me not doing so. This has caused me to become behind on bills, and have to go days without eating or having to sleep in my car because they are taking my money for no reason. I am closing my accounts with them. And I strongly recommend that you don't open an account with them or go to them for any business inquiries. It is a waste of time they will take your money with no explanation. And never refund you even when they say they will and then they will put on your file that they did so you can never get refunded. Their representatives are rude and always act as if there is nothing they can do for you. I am completely fed up with this bullshit bank and I will be taking MY MONEY to Wells Fargo. Don't waste your time and lose your money like I did.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
ZReviewed By zacharyjames1986 Sep 18, 2016
BB&T is considered a large bank compared to other banks and credit unions I have worked with. Every time you want to pay just principle on your Mortgage on line you cannot do it without making a payment which would be a month or so ahead. I had 195,000 left on my mortgage and paid an addition 50,000 towards the principle, approximately 1,663 of the 50,000 was put towards the next payment. You cannot just pay principle without calling and doing it. This is the first mortgage I have had that you cannot just pay principle towards the loan.
This is not the worse thing about it though. It would be alright if they charged the interest on the payment after the 48,337 went towards the principle. No! No! They charge the interest towards the payment (due on 1 Oct) before the principle is paid towards the loan. Even though that payment is not due until the 1-10 Oct. Keep in mind I did this transaction on 16 Sept. This pays an additional $125-$150 in interest towards the loan that BB&T pockets. Every other mortgage company I have dealt with, most smaller than BB&T has allowed me to pay principle only on the loan. I would have rather just put it all towards principle. They do this because there are people that don't realize how much you can save in interest. Instead you have to call to do this transaction no matter the amount of the transaction. I don't know about the CEO but my time is valuable and I don't have the time to call and go through teleprompters to get things like this taken care of. I wonder how much money they make a year on people that don't know this.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
AReviewed By Ashworth Sep 9, 2016
If you don't have an account but need to cash a check at BB&T they are hostile
I cringe every time that someone gives me a check drawn on BB&T. The Chantilly, VA branch employees are hostile when I try to cash a check there and in fact refuse in every instance to give me all large bills - flat out telling me that the large bills are reserved for their clients. Not to mention the $8 fee for every check cashed.
I own 3 businesses and use 3 other banks with no problems - we'll NEVER use BB&T due to their rude treatment of clients who enter their branch here.
STAY AWAY!Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
AReviewed By AngryinTn Sep 2, 2016
Terrible customer service BB&T
What should have taken 5 minutes took over one and half hours to complete plus 65 miles to accomplish the task. I needed someone in the branch to sign off on insurance claim check so I could pay body shop for work on my car. First branch wanted me to drive one way 35 miles to a branch with an officer. Then she decided I could drive 17 miles one way which I did and they would be able to sign the check. Guess what - they couldn't sign off on check either. It didn't seem to bother any employee of my inconvenience. Customer service isn't a number 1 priority with this bank. If you are going to have branches open make sure staff is trained and can perform all transactions. Otherwise your branches will be inadequately staffed and customers will leave BB &T for a bank with better service.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?
SReviewed By sknowlton3 Aug 25, 2016
BB&T = Burglars, Bandits & Thieves
A National Penn customer who was assured that Burglars, Bandits & Thieves (BB&T) would continue to service in the same way that National Penn did. WRONG!!!! This is absolutely the WORST BANK EVER!.. Stay away...STAY VERY FAR AWAY! They steal your money. Lost $72 in overdraft fees they caused by deducting money from my account two days before they were instructed to. Can't even get customer service to respond, let alone get my money back. Do yourself a favor and give this crew a wide berth.Thank you for your feedback Is this review helpful?


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I know six. I thought this season had an increase in well-known celebrities.
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Worst kept secret EVER.
Sean and Peta are confirmed. Peta looked damn good on GMA. They're going to be pretty but Sean seems so blah to me. Was he seriously that popular on the Bachelor? He seems like a nice guy and all. The whole Good Morning America segment this morning about it was handled so terribly LOL
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He's likeable enough. I hate the Bachelor and Bachelorette. He and Peta should look pretty good together.
This cast definitely perked my interest up. I know All Stars wasn't the most well-received, but I hope they don't shy away from a second version of it, maybe with more of a mix of the not so great but still popular. My problem was how virtually predictable it was. I wasn't shocked at all for the most part and while it was fantastic to see most everyone do great each week, I guess there needs to be that balance.
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I uses to too, Shawn, but the last few have sucked me in!
I must be getting old.
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I had hoped to do some casting and blasting Saturday with some turkey hunting in the morning and trout fishing in the afternoon.
I did the hunting but unfortunately the blasting part was not to be. I spent about three hours hunting some property where I did some deer hunting last fall and saw some turkey signs.
I did actually see a turkey Saturday morning, but it was wandering across a field about 100 yards from my position and never came any closer. I couldn't even tell from that distance if it was a gobbler or a hen, but it didn't look very big, so my guess was it was a lone hen.
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Carol and I went to Cayuta Creek in Lockwood, and I was pretty excited to see ripples all over the place.
In fact I hadn't been there more than 10 minutes when I hooked a nice brown trout.
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DES MOINES, IOWA, June 7, 2012 - Iowa conservationists with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are disturbed by the number of row crop farmers using vertical tillage tools. Vertical tillage often leaves the soil covered with crop residue, but it is not the same as true no-till.
Vertical tillage equipment is used to lightly till the soil and cut up residue, mixing and anchoring a portion of the residue into the upper few inches of soil while still leaving large quantities of residue on the soil surface.
Several NRCS soil conservationists say they've spoken with farmers who practice vertical tillage on D slopes (9 to 14 percent), and they refer to it as no-till when it is a different practice altogether. "There is a lot of misinformation out there," said Curt Donohue, district conservationist with NRCS in Newton. "One pass with a tillage tool — even with high amounts of residue remaining — can dramatically increase soil loss."
Tillage Destroys Soil Structure
Barb Stewart, state agronomist for NRCS in Iowa, says that although vertical tillage leaves large amounts of crop residue cover, the tillage impacts are significant. "Soil disturbing activities, like tillage, destroy soil structure," she says. "When this happens, it limits a soil's ability to function properly and leaves topsoil susceptible to erosion on steeper slopes."
Kevin Kuhn, area resource conservationist for NRCS in Atlantic, says when soil is disturbed, the soil structure and habitat for soil organisms gets destroyed, water infiltration is reduced, runoff is increased, and soil quality declines. "Tillage disrupts the soil's natural biological cycles and wrecks the structure of the soil, making it susceptible to erosion," says Kuhn.
He says no-till is Iowa's most important conservation practice in the fight against soil erosion. "I don't want to knock vertical tillage because it's good at leaving residue cover," he said, "but the goal of no-till is to reduce surface disruption and therein lies the difference between the two practices."
No-till Critical On Steep Slopes
No-till is most important for erosion protection on steeper slopes. During heavy rains in April, Donohue says no-till fields had relatively minor erosion compared to tilled fields. "Even fields with high residue levels where vertical tillage tools were used had extreme sheet and rill erosion and relatively severe ephemeral erosion compared to no-till fields," he said.
Stewart says no-till alone is often not enough to eliminate erosion on steeper slopes, but that a combination of practices, such as no-till, contour farming, contour buffer strips, terraces, grassed waterways, and field borders, need to be established to truly slow down the erosion process. "During April's heavy rains we saw several instances of sheet and rill erosion on steeper slopes where there was no tillage," she said. Stewart also mentioned cover crops as a practice that can help protect against erosion during the winter and early spring.
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Since 1985, conservation compliance has been a requirement of all USDA program participants. Any tillage not accounted for in your conservation plan may put a farmer out of compliance with erosion provisions. Don Carrington, NRCS resource conservationist in Des Moines, says if a producer makes a full-width tillage pass through a field when no-till is required, that producer may no longer be compliant with the highly erodible land provisions of the Farm Bill. Carrington recommends farmers check with their local NRCS office before:
Using any new tillage equipment.
Conducting any tillage if your conservation plan calls for no-till.
Fixing small gullies on highly erodible land from ephemeral erosion.
There is a misconception that if you leave a field covered with residue, you are a no-till farmer. No-till is not just about leaving residue on the soil surface. It is also about stopping the disturbance of the soil structure. Any tillage, regardless of its depth, will undo all of the benefits of any previous no-till farming if it fractures the consolidated soil and breaks the macro-pores. This includes losing any improvements in soil quality gained by previous investments in no-till.
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Drinking sweet dessert wine is a unique experience in itself. The main difference between these wines and those that are less sweet is the taste full of intensity and richness with the unmistakable hints of fruit flavors.
How it's "Deliciously" Made
Sweet wine is produced in several methods of increasing sugar and alcohol content with the goal of stabilizing the level of sweetness in the finished product. Some grapes already possess the right amount of sugar to compensate for the amount converted to alcohol. What winemakers do usually is stop yeast from fermenting all the sweetness into alcohol, add alcohol such as brandy, or remove water content to concentrate the sugar.
The process of fermenting sweet dessert wine is tough and requires a great amount of patience for the winemaker.
Luckily for us, all we need to think about is what specific wine we want to serve to our guests, or just for our own selves.
Like table wines, there are a variety of types that fall under the sweet wine category, and it takes a bit of research and winetasting to know which one appeals to you most. Majority of dessert wines are white. To name a few, you have the Sparkling Dessert Wine like the traditional Champagne; you have Fortified Wines, where winemakers add alcohol either during or after the fermentation process, such as Vermouth and Marsala; and you have Noble Rot Wines, of which many well-known dessert wines are classified such as Riesling Auslese, Sauternes, and Takaji Aszu, where grapes were affected by the mold Botrytis cinerea that removes water content and concentrates the sugar.
Dessert wine is comparably more expensive than table wines because of its complicated process and the amount of grapes used just for one bottle. Wines that are made for long-term cellaring are also expensive, but most ideal when you don't expect to consume a whole bottle in a short amount of time.
Home Sweet Wine
Whether you're serving chocolate, pastries, or even cheese, sweet wine is sure to go best with any of them. A variety of sweet wines options are available at Advintage.co.nz, from here you can research on which sweet wine will go best with certain desserts, and the apparent protocols in pairing them up. For example, a dessert wine should be sweeter than the dessert you'll be serving. Non-noble dessert wine should be served with fresh fruit or fruit-based desserts.
Keep in mind as well that most white dessert wines are best served chilled, while red wines are okay at room temperature or chilled slightly. But heck, it's a matter of preference, right? However you want your wine is good anyway. Warm, chilled, aged, in a glass or straight from the bottle – there's no wrong way to enjoy your wine.
And never be deceived; sweet wines can actually trick you into drinking more than you should because of its sweetness and fruity flavor, but they actually contain a higher alcohol content than table wines. Reiterating, drinking sweet dessert wine is a unique experience that shouldn't be abused. Consume responsibly and in moderation.]]>
It's one thing to be a foodie, and it's another to be a foodie who also owns a restaurant. Until recently, it was hard to be both. Prequel, a new restaurant pop-up complex powered by DC-based EquityEats, is the first business in the District to take advantage of new equity crowdfunding laws allowing all DC residents to invest for equity and perks in a local business. Previously, only accredited investors (six-figure income earners and those with a net worth exceeding $1 million) could invest in businesses this way, but DC is now among a dozen other states to allow equity crowdfunding.
What this means is that people can become owners of Prequel for as little at $100. The perks increase the more a person invests, but even the $100 investor gains exclusive access to preview nights for new pop-ups at Prequel with discounted ticket prices. Prequel plans to run up to five restaurant, bar, or bakery pop-ups at one time, cycling out every month or so to keep the space fresh for guests.
As the first of its kind for this type of fundraising, it is encouraging to see that Prequel has already raised a considerable amount of money just two weeks after being open for investments. Almost 190 DC residents have become Prequel investors, with investments ranging from $100 to $25,000, completing 70% of the company's $200,000 goal. Two weeks of fundraising remain.
Local investors have been attracted to Prequel for a variety of reasons. It is hard to argue that it is not a unique concept (which is especially attractive to ever-adventurous food and beverage enthusiasts), and Prequel re-opens the 17,000 square-foot National Union Building at 918 F Street NW last occupied by LivingSocial. Prequel promises to be a one-of-a-kind dining experience and a formidable launch pad for up-and-coming chefs to showcase their talents and most innovative new concepts. Prequel will house up to five coexisting culinary pop-up concepts, as well as a bar/speakeasy. Prequel will bring talented chefs together for the most astute and adventurous food lover.
Learn more about the opportunity to invest in Prequel by visiting PrequelDC.com, where they provide more detailed information about the project (the concept, their financial projections, etc.) and their progress toward the funding goal.]]>
Get your tickets now for the next stop on the James Beard Foundation's "Celebrity Chef Tour" right here in Washington, D.C. The Celebrity Chef Tour began in 2004 as a way to bring the unique experience of dining at New York City's historic James Beard House to cities around the country.
At each Celebrity Chef Tour dinner, some of the nation's top chefs come together to create a fantastic multiple course dinner, while giving guests the rare opportunity to interact with participating chefs. The kick-off event for the 2015 season began at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii.
(Video courtesy of Grand Wailea)
As you can see, the event was nothing short of magical! For more information on the celebrity chefs and the menu from this event, check out Girl Meets Food.
Washington, D.C. is the next stop of the tour, this Wednesday February 11th hosted by Chef Victor Albisu at Del Campo. Visit the James Beard Foundation website for more information on the participating chefs and to reserve tickets.]]>
During Winter Restaurant Week while dining at Smith & Wollensky we came across their newest promotion, Beef Bacon & Burgundy. As lovers of steak, we were quite intrigued to learn more. Of course they offer a prix-fixe menu, but items can also be ordered à la carte if you so choose. Although we only grabbed one item off their Beef Bacon & Burgundy menu, from start to finish it was definitely an experience that shouldn't be missed.
We can't emphasize how wonderful this baked bread truly is. The pungent aroma of rosemary hits your nose at the exact same time the sea salt lands on your tongue. It's magical, really.
Chef de Cuisine Jim Zambino captured our attention on this take of a classic Caesar salad. Slightly grilled romaine sits on a light coating of dressing drizzled in olive oil.
What can you say about something so beautifully plated? Let's start with the tender filet wrapped with beef bacon placed carefully atop a puff pastry. We appreciated the gesture as the pastry does not become soggy.
Who doesn't go out to eat without trying dessert? Just look at the layers on their chocolate ganache cake. Moist and not overly sweetened it's awesome enough for us to come back again and again.
Running now through the end of February, make your reservation now.
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With over 20 mixologists coming out to support Speed Rack DC it was an exciting night to be inside The Howard Theatre. Spirit vendors surrounded the stage as pre made cocktails jump-started the competition. The crowd eagerly watched in anticipation as the judges critiqued aspects of every single drink ranging from taste to presentation. Asking the ladies to create anything from a margarita to a Sidecar, their knowledge of each cocktail had to be spot on. As the rounds continued, penalization occurred frequently knocking out some of the best in the District. When the smoke cleared only one mixologist was left standing, Julia Hurst of The Partisan. Congratulations!!
On a cold and windy day last month, we were asked to attend Capella DC's Thanksgiving Tasting. Thinking about turkey, stuffing, and cranberry in October may seem impossible but the thought of comforting food that day kept my attention more than TGIT (Gladiators know!) To my surprise, the group was extremely small as we were greeted by Will Rentschler, Capella'sFood & Beverage Manager. Everything locked down by access cards made the trip up to the fifth floor a bit more exciting. Entering the Presidential Suite, a pristine table setting awaited along with the preparation of a Darjeeling & Rye Toddy made up of darjeeling tea, ginger, rye and lemon. Strong enough for a cocktail but not overpowering for a midday lunch, the combination of flavors warmed us inside out.
After a few canapés, hunger struck and we were ready for our close up and Capella DC rolled out the red carpet in all of its grandeur. We won't ruin it for you completely, so here are a few of our favorites:
Nova Maine Lobster Salad
Pear Brussels Sprouts
Pecan Pie
Taking place on Thanksgiving Day, if you are in the city and need luxury handed to you on a silver platter then look no further. Capella DC's Thanksgiving Presidential Suite Package going for 7K a night! Now now, before you give us the incredulous look it not only includes your own private dinner in the Presidential Suite but also monogrammed carving ware. Yes, that's right. Additionally, you get to enjoy the Black Friday Brunch which if is anything like the Thanksgiving menu will be decadent. However, if shopping until you drop is more your thing, then you'll love being chauffeured around in a Bentley for the day. Lord & Taylor's anyone?
Capella DC
1050 31st St NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 617 2410
Nordic Week has commenced and the reviews have come back…Washingtonians are definitely interested. Chef Bart Vandaele known for his exquisite Belgian cuisine at Belga Cafe as well as B Too, shows that he is knowledgeable in Nordic flavors as well. As one of the board members of the Norwegian Seafood Council's Culinary Board, his dedication to showcasing the quality as well as sustainability of Norwegian seafood is perfected through his skillfully crafted menu. Provided with an opportunity to travel to Norway, Chef Bart and six other members embarked on an educational culinary experience learning from local chefs about various techniques, melding of flavors, and most importantly the impeccable standard of Norway's aquafarming. Returning to DC, Chef Bart has created a three course menu for diners to immerse as well as enjoy some of the finest seafood Scandinavia has to offer. Nordic Week runs from November 6th-November 14th. Here are some of the choices below:
Grilled Norwegian Mackrel
Whole Josper Norwegian Halibut
Norwegian Cod
B Too
1324 14th St NW
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From fests to parades, there's always something going on in the nation's capital in the summertime. Us locals are a little spoiled, especially since visitors often save for months or spend their life savings to come here when we have access to the greatest tastings, festivals, fairs, and events year round. Don't be afraid to venture out to fests in the 'burbs. You can have some fun, enjoy some good eats, and breathe some fresh air (for a change). For a comprehensive look at what's happening throughout the summertime, check out my listing below for fun, food, and of course, tippling, but without the gamble.
Arlington County Fair: Now in its 38th year, enjoy a classic county fair with carnival rides, face painting, competitive exhibits, arts and crafts, great international cuisine, live entertainment, pony rides, pig and goat races, a petting zoo and much more, held at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 South Second St.). Cole Shows Amusement Company will return this year to provide amusement rides, midway games, and nostalgic carnival food for fair-goers of all ages. All of the most popular rides from past years, including the Zipper, the Heart Flip, and the Rainbow, will be back! Rides: single tickets for $1, 24 tickets for $20, and 48 tickets for $40. Catch an outdoor flick at the fair: Friday night's movie will be family-friendly and Saturday night's movie will be for teens. The movies will be shown on the tennis courts next to the midway and will start as soon as the sun goes down.Wed/Thur: 5-10 p.m.; Fri/Sat: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission: Free
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is the largest county fair in the State of Maryland. Since 1949, the Fair (500 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, MD) has been a showcase of farm life and is a family event with lots of carnival rides, great entertainment, wonderful foods, and fun activities for all ages. This event is chock full of amazing events and performances, including dog show, pick races, demolition derby, tractor pull, monster truck rides, and more! Click to see the full event schedule. Adult: $10 (12yrs+); Child: FREE (11yrs and younger). Ticket packages and discounts available online. 10am-midnight.
Beginning July 20th fans of Chef Todd Gray's popular gourmet vegan brunch previously held at Todd Gray's Muse at the Corcoran Art Gallery will be enjoying their favorite meat-free fare at a new address. While it was previously announced that the Corcoran Gallery of Art would be taken over by the National Gallery of Art and George Washington University, the filing of a recent lawsuit now leaves the fate of the museum hanging in the balance. As a result restaurateurs Chef Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray, made the decision to move their popular weekend brunch from the museum's Muse Café to their flagship restaurant, Equinox (818 Connecticut Ave, NW). Now, just a couple weeks shy of the beloved brunch's debut at Equinox, Chef Gray is giving diners a sneak peak at what will be served that first Sunday:
Menu Highlights Include:
Available every weekend, the $30 brunch will feature a menu that changes regularly based on season. In addition to the fresh, flavorful fare diners have come to crave from Chef Gray over the years, guests can also expect to see some classic Muse Café favorites – an homage to the Corcoran Collection, which was the inspiration behind much of the original Muse menu.
Guests will also be able to take advantage of outdoor dining (thanks to Equinox's large patio) and an expanded bar, which will include libations ranging from Bing Cherry Mimosas and Sweet Garlic Bloody Mary's to non-alcoholic craft sodas in flavors like Strawberry Hibiscus.
Chef Gray and his wife/business partner, Ellen Kassoff Gray, currently own and operate Equinox Restaurant and Muse Café in Washington, D.C. Todd additionally serves as the Culinary Director for Salamander Resort & Spa. In late 2013 Todd and Ellen published their first cookbook,The New Jewish Table (St. Martins Press.)
Equinox is located at 818 Connecticut Ave, NW in Washington DC. For more information please visit www.equinoxrestaurant.com or call (202) 331-8118.]]>
This weekend is the Great Taste of Tysons, a food and wine festival from Drink.Eat.Relax. We went and checked out the sights, sounds and tastes on the first day of the festival. We picked out three "must sees" that today's attendees can't miss out on:
There are plenty of other great sites and sounds to experience. There are over 150 different wines and beers available for attendees to sample from, including a few local options. Tickets are still available for interested parties if you're ready to make the most of your Sunday. VIP passes are on sale for $128, while general admission passes will cost you $59 .
Sean O'Brien, Men's Interest Editor, is Dining in DC's only (and therefore strongest and most intelligent) male contributor. Before he became a Daywalker, Sean was a bartender and bar manager for longer than his parents care to admit. A Marylander born and raised, Sean has spent the better part of his twenties exploring and tasting D.C. from every corner.
When he is not working or eating, Sean is likely to be found running or hiking his calories off around the District. Follow him on Twitter at @sotweets, but be prepared for sarcasm and snide comments about people who say "YOLO" (You only live once).


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Augmented Reality: Augmented Reality
This trio represents a meeting of Israel and Peru on the streets of New York, and the music embraces all of these geographic influences. Pianist Roy Assaf contributes five originals, along with arrangements of Benny Carter's "Only Trust Your Heart," Richie Beirach's "Leaving" and the Latin classic "Alfonsina Y El Mar," and his work often bears the imprint of his Israeli roots. Drummer Ronen Itzikalso a native Israeliis a bit more covert in his compositional references to his homeland, providing a different perspective on the Israeli-American Diaspora dynamic. The third side of this thrilling musical trianglebassist Jorge Roederisn't represented at all through his writing, but he proves to be the most engaging soloist on the record, stealing plenty of space within the diverse compositions provided by his trio mates.
While the focal point may often shift toward Roeder's bass work, this threesome also clearly has a strong group dynamic and engages in serious, simultaneous interplay, as beautifully displayed on Assaf's "Ohel Israel." They cover swing ("Only Trust Your Heart" and "Dry Tear") and sensitive soul-searching ("Alfonsina Y El Mar") with ease, and thrive on the mournful Middle Eastern-laced music that's their birthright ("Morning Of Sorrow"). Itzik exhibits a flair for the dramatic when the band turns the volume up ("Sepharadic"), but he also colors the quieter numbers with sensitive cymbal sorcery. The band even goes well-beyond their roots with the album-opening "Tabacon," which deals in subtle tropical influences and features some exciting solo work from Assaf.
Whether or not Augmented Reality is a meeting of three true equals, that's beside the point. These three men form a cohesive unit based on mutual respect, shared ideals and conversational comfort within varied musical atmospheres, making Augmented Reality an engaging listen from beginning to end.
Track Listing: Tabacon; Alfonsina Y El Mar; Sphere; Morning Of Sorrow; Sepharadic; Stone And Sun; Only Trust Your Heart; Ohel Israel; Dry Tear; Un-; Leaving; Budva.
Personnel: Roy Assaf: piano, melodica; Ronen Itzik: drums, percussion; Jorge Roeder: bass.
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Industrial Organizational Psychology
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Workplace environments have a distinct organizational culture based on how people relate to each other in the workplace. The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology will provide you with an understanding of people in the world of work through the scientific study of the workplace. You will explore application of theory and research to organizational and human resource management issues, and evaluate current models and theories used in industrial organizational psychology. You will also familiarize yourself with statistics; the construction, administration and interpretation of personality, aptitude and cognition assessments; and how to effectively lead and develop teams.
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A completed bachelor's level or higher degree from an accredited institution or university is required. Credit hours from another university or institution cannot be transferred towards a post-baccalaureate certificate program.
Post-baccalaureate certificates transfer into a master's degree sequence.
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Northcentral allows 2 years to complete all post-baccalaureate certificate programs. Post-baccalaureate certificate courses in the School of Psychology are eight weeks in length.
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course focuses on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. An evaluation of current models and theories used in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology will be explored. Research methodologies as well as the history of I/O psychology will be investigated. Key concepts include teamwork, work motivation, and job analysis.
Applied Statistics
This course provides an introductory exploration of statistics for the graduate student. It includes instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics, and introduces inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts to help the student understand statistical methodology used in psychology, and also more generally, developing a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
Tests and Measurements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course introduces the student to the construction, administration, and interpretation of tests used to assess personality, aptitude, and cognition in the workplace. Current research and appropriate application regarding these tests will also be addressed.
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This course examines the small group and team processes in the workplace. Topics include team development, effectively leading teams, the establishment of group norms and goals, group problem solving and decision making, and resolving group conflict. Both research and application of concepts are highlighted.
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Tzipi Obziler has left the door open to represent Israel at future Federation Cup matches after announcing her retirement.
After bringing to an end a remarkable career which began some 21 years ago, Obziler, 36, said: "If captain Lior Mor decides he wants me on the team and I see that I'm physically capable of playing, then of course I wouldn't refuse."
Andy Ram and Max Mirnyi were beaten by Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles in the final Rogers Cup in Montreal. The Israeli/Belarusian duo had beaten top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan in the semis.
A groin strain forced Dudi Sela, 24, to withdraw from the Cincinatti Open. He was trailing Spain's Nicholas Almagro in the first round.


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6/3/11 at Citi Field
Injury Week rolls on…
On Monday, you may recall, Jona got nailed by a batting practice homer and left Citi Field in an ambulance. Now, evidently, it was my turn to have a medical scare.
The day started innocently enough with batting practice. Jona was with me and took the following photo at the start of BP:
Within the first few minutes, I got a ball tossed to me by a ballboy who was shagging in left field. Soon after, Ronny Paulino blasted a home run that hit the facade of the second deck in left-center. (It's 384 feet to the wall there, so he must've hit that ball at least 430 feet.) Here I am running for it:
The ball landed in the front row and nearly bounced back onto the field, but luckily I was able to grab it.
My 3rd ball of the day was thrown over some fans' heads by the ballboy. As soon as I chased it down in the seats, I gave it to them — and then I handed my next ball to the nearest kid. Mets coach Chip Hale tossed it up from the warning track. Here I am letting the kid reach into my glove and take it:
After I changed into my Braves gear, Braves pitcher Eric O'Flaherty tossed me my 5th ball of the day. Then, after a half-hour lull with absolutely no action, I snagged two home run balls. I'm not sure who hit them — David Ross and Brooks Conrad, I think — but whatever. I caught the first one on the fly…
…and snagged the second one after it landed. It had rolled underneath a woman's seat, and for a split-second, I was thinking of giving it to her — that is, until she grabbed my arm and started yelling at me.
And then?
While running from the left field seats to the 3rd base dugout (BP was about to end, and I wanted to get there before the Braves cleared the field), I recklessly tried to cut to the right while running down some steps. I landed on my left foot, and my ankle rolled over. Pretty simple…and extremely painful. Let it be known that no one else was injured by my "recklessness." The seats were mostly empty. It was Me versus The Stadium. I've gotten hurt several times at games over the years (including a cracked rib on 8/30/08 at Angel Stadium), but I've never EVER hurt anyone else. I want everyone to know that.
Anyway, this was the aftermath…
…followed by this:
I am SUCH a moron.
• 7 baseballs at this game (five pictured here because I gave two away)
• 386 balls in 45 games this season = 8.58 balls per game.
• 706 consecutive games with at least one ball
• 520 consecutive games in New York with at least one ball
• 373 consecutive Mets home games with at least one ball
• 231 consecutive games with at least two balls
• 5,048 total balls
• 1 very stupid injury
(I'm raising money again this season for Pitch In For Baseball, a non-profit charity that provides baseball equipment to underprivileged kids all over the world. Click here to learn more.)
• 48 donors
• $6.94 pledged per ball (if you add up all the pledges)
• $48.58 raised at this game
• $2,678.84 raised this season
If you clicked the photo above of the five baseballs, you may have noticed that three of them have the word "practice" stamped underneath the MLB logo. Here's a photo of the other two:
Finally, all five balls have traces of invisible ink, although it's pretty faint on three of them. Here's a comparison of the five balls in regular light versus black light:
As for my ankle, don't ask. It's currently wrapped up with ice (and yes, elevated above my heart), and I can't put any weight on it. I'm on crutches and might go to the emergency room later for x-rays. Given the fact that I won the "Sprint Fan Favorite" contest for New York City and that the MLB Network is planning to film me at least twice in the next four days, this might just be the worst timing ever. Assuming everything goes according to plan — that is, the plan before I got hurt — I'm going to appear on the MLB Network's broadcast of the Yankees-Red Sox game on Tuesday night, June 7th. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to describe exactly what I'll be doing, so I'll just say this: tune in at least 10 or maybe 20 minutes before the game starts, and pay extra close attention in the 4th or 5th inning.
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You'll just have to fight through the pain, man. Its MLB Network after all, you know?
That's too bad on the injury–although I must say my Pitch-In donation may fall back more into the range of what I originally expected. Actually, donatins are okay and while you may be bummed about how this will impact your MLB appearances, if I've said it once, I've said it before, you live a very charmed life. Don't be bummed, byt thank God for your many blessings.
Sorry about the ankle. Hope you get better soon so the Yanks' can have you on the show.
That photo of you in the wheelchair is my desktop background :)
But seriously, feel better soon. I rolled my ankle pretty bad a few weeks ago. I recommend investing in a pair of basketball shoes. They work wonders.
What the universe giveth, the universe taketh away.
Zack…see what happens when you take pics of your girlfriend being loaded into an ambulance despite her protests! Just joking sir…feel better soon! Good luck with the MLB network shoots. Chris
I like that the wheelchair is Mets' blue. Nice touch.
I actually got my first ball today since I nearly broke my leg going after a ball in BP. (Tossed up by Aroldis Chapman….he tosses to anyone who asks in Spanish.) I was chasing after a foul ball in BP April 3 and didn't notice one seat in the row I was in was down. I hit it and slammed my leg, chest, and head into the seats. My leg had a knot the size of a softball, knee is messed upand I have been on a cane for a month. I've also never hurt anyone but myself!
I'm hoping for a speedy recovery and that your recover quickly! Have fun on the Network!
Zack you and Jona are like crash dummies now! Be careful! So is the Yanks/Red Sox game going to be on MLB Network in the NYC area or will it be blacked out? I'm curious……
Jesus Zack citi field has cursed you for not snagging your 5000th there. When will you be able to return for some more action? Until then I think I might go to every game… much less competition. Just kidding I hope your ankle gets better and I'm glad to see jona is better
hey zack. sorry about the ankle. but yeaterday i got my very first baseball at busch stadium! it was in the 11th inning against the cubs. I was sitting behind the cards dugout. I was asking for balls all day. Then Starlin Castro hit a slow foul ball right to José Oquendo. I was asking him for a baseball alot and then he slid me the castro foul ball over the dogout roof. SUCESS! I guess begging for 11 innings really payed off!
I meant to tell you, but get this, yesterday, I too was AGAIN with someone who needed to be "escorted" out of the stadium by EMS. Citi Field is a disaster for us. Let's thank Jack O'Leary (he's who I commonly use as a reference, since I don't believe in God, and it's just a generic name to replace "Jesus Christ") that the Mets, and you, are going away for 10 days.
Zack, I'm in awe of your 1,000 ball goal–I took a spill myself a couple weeks ago in Anaheim… no cracked ribs but I felt like such an idiot. Like, I thought to myself, "Crap–I really did just do that to myself, didn't I? Ugh… now I'm not going to get that baseball tossed to me at the dugout." Get well soon, dude!
Well, I guess you weren't playing hopscotch on the steps. I think you have gotten enough advice on the matter for me to simply write I hope Major League players/the universe are sympathetic and get well sooner rather than later.


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Holiday Inn Express Madrid-San Sebastian d/l Reyes
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By Carl Kanefsky 2:41pm, December 3, 2013
Christopher SuloA Newark man faces felony charges after a Thanksgiving day heist at the home of a family friend.
Police say 26 year old Christopher Sulo went to the home of his 71 year old victim to help cook a Thanksgiving turkey.
While he was there, Sulo allegedly took two rings the victim had taken off her fingers while she was cooking.
Police recovered the rings at Sulo's home and returned them to the woman.
Sulo was arrested and released on bail, and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
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Publicist Confirms Scarlett Johansson's Engagement To Journalist Boyfriend Romain Dauriac
Actress Scarlett Johansson is reportedly engaged to her journalist boyfriend Romain Dauriac.
The couple reportedly took their relationship to 'the next level' a month ago, but the news only surfaced after images of Scarlett surfaced Tuesday. The actress could be seen wearing a giant diamond ring at the premiere of her new film, Under the Skin, at the Venice International Film Festival.
"They're engaged and very happy,"a source told People Magazine, which broke the news.
But the 28-year-old star, who was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds, said earlier this year that marriage isn't that important to her.
"I got married when I was young and it was incredibly romantic and I liked being married, actually," she told the February issue of ELLE UK. "But it is different. It's hard to put into words. To me, being in a functioning relationship doesn't mean you have to be married.
"I never think about marriage. Is that weird? The only time I ever think about it is when people ask me. It's really not important to me."
Scarlett and Romain were introduced by mutual friends last November.
UPDATE: ScarJo's publicist, Marcel Pariseau, confirmed the news to USA Today via email.
"I can confirm that Scarlett and Romain are engaged," he wrote. "They haven't chosen a date for the wedding."


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Last-Minute Fiscal Cliff Talks in Senate
Updated:Senate leaders groped for a last-minute compromise Saturday to avoid middle-class tax increases and possibly prevent deep spending cuts at the dawn of the new year. (Dec. 29)
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One of the most depressing episodes of Laurence Rees's BBC series on Auschwitz concerned the treatment of Jews after the camp was liberated. Sixty years on, the injustice continues in a different form. Large sums have been paid in reparations to Holocaust victims, most of the money being raised by a New York-based organisation, the Jewish Claims Conference. But where is the money going? In this film, survivors (such as Gizella Wieshaus) question how the funds are distributed by an institution that they feel has turned into a bloated bureaucracy. It includes


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Southern Arkansas University Tech is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
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SAU Tech operates under the governance of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Arkansas University System located in Magnolia, Arkansas. The chancellor of SAU Tech and is supervised by Dr. Trey Berry, President of the Southern Arkansas University System. Dr. Berry is advised by the Board of Trustees.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical education and is committed to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas. SAU Tech accomplishes its mission through technical career programs, transfer curricula, continuing education, workforce education, transitional education, and administrative, student and community services.
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Forgotten Friday Flick - 'Night Shift'
Since "E.T." is hitting the 2012 LA Film Fest as a free outdoor screening to celebrate it's 30th Anniversary, it got me thinking. There were a lot of other tasty flicks out the summer of '82 and quite a few have sadly fallen by the wayside. But not on my watch – welcome to Forgotten Friday Flick! Thirty years ago an actor made famous by two TV shows by the name of Ron Howard decided to team up with fellow "Happy Days" writers Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel to direct and a comedy classic was born. Love Brokers, feeding mayonnaise to tuna fish and a little Stones Jumping Jack Flash. All available on the..."Night Shift!"
Chuck Lumley is a nice guy with a steady job and girlfriend, but he's also a first class doormat. His relationship is controlled at every turn by his overbearing fiancée, he gave up a job on Wall Street and works at the less stressful City Morgue and to top it off his overbearing boss has brought in a family member to replace Chuck, forcing the quiet man back on Night Shift. Enter Bill Blazejowski. As Chuck's new partner, the self-proclaimed 'idea man' spouts stories and thoughts galore, uses morgue vehicles to provide a little limo car service on the side and finally comes up with crazy idea. Since Chuck's call girl neighbor is in danger without representation, why not step up to the plate? But not as pimps – love brokers!
Okay, so maybe my description doesn't do the comedy justice (I'm a friggin' reviewer, not Mel Brooks!) but from the first frame this one is a winner. Howard's early comedy directing chops are in fine form for "Night Shift" – from the perfect casting to the spot on timing. Howard did go on to make more noticed dramatic works, but I always felt his skill for comedy and all it entails was his strong suit and it's most evident in "Night Shift." There's a real balance of subtle humor mixed with outrageous antics – the best of both worlds. Plus teaming up with "Happy Days" scribes Ganz and Mandel was a stroke of genius as their fresh and funny script was just the ticket that Howard needed to successfully divert to directing.
But in the end it was the attention to casting that gave "Night Shift" its heart and soul. In a complete character turnaround from his famed work as the cocky and sassy Arthur Fonzarelli (aka The Fonz!), "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler donned the persona of a quiet, lonely and squirmy man and it's truly a sight to be seen. (I remember seeing this when I was a kid and as a fan of the Fonz I was in complete awe!) But that's not all. In a massive talent search for the man to play the zany Bill Blazejowski, Howard went out on a limb and cast then unknown actor Michael Keaton and a star was born. Stealing every scene he's in, delivering every line with comedic excellence and just being super cool, this was Keaton at his finest. The rest of the cast was filled with lovely (Shelley Long never looked better!), notable (an early Shannen Doherty wields a girl scout cookie box like a samurai!), quirky (always have to have a Clint Howard cameo!) and unforgettable (love the late great Vincent Schiavelli in anything!) characters and honestly it's a real tribute to the prowess of Howard – he knew how to pick 'em.
Some may feel that the film is dated, but for my money good comedy is timeless. So funny, so moving, so sinful and so sweet, "Night Shift" was a rare first film certainly worthy of being a career-making outing. And for famed American filmmaker Ron Howard it was – is this a great country or what?
Title: "Night Shift"
Stars: 5
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long
Director: Ron Howard
Rating: R
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Release Company: Warner Bros.
Website: www.warnerbros.com


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Although based in Canada, Magna International will use its Magna Steyr branch to produce the Infiniti compact at a plant in Graz, Austria. Thanks to the tie-up, Infiniti will become the first premium Asian brand to produce vehicles on European soil.
The Infiniti compact is expected to ride on the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, with engines also sourced from Mercedes. Styling will be heavily influenced by the Etherea concept car, which made its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Although no specific details were given, sources have suggested that Magna could produce up to 60,000 units of the compact per year. Infiniti sold just 3,681 cars in Europe last year, but the Japanese automaker is hopeful that the locally built compact will give the company a better foothold in the region.
Infiniti expects to sell 500,000 units worldwide by 2016, up from 146,000 in 2011.


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Serpent Deity, 100-150India: Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, 100-150
78-1/4 x 34-5/8 in. (198.8 x 87.9 cm)
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Serpents (nagas) are credited with the power to cause rain, bringing forth growth and abundance. Because they shed their skins, they are also considered symbols of regeneration. In Indian art, serpent deities are often represented as humans with snake hoods. The importance of this figure is conveyed by his frontal pose, his monumental size, and the seven-headed snake hood that rises above him like an enormous canopy.
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