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CAIRO, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Hundreds of Egyptians in Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday demonstrated to end military rule, and protesters broke a fence around the Israeli Embassy, police said.
Protesters used wooden poles and hammers to bring down parts of a concrete wall outside the embassy complex, while onlookers chanted "People want the wall down," al-Masry al-Youm reported.
The wall was erected earlier this month after more than a week of protests to draw attention to the deaths of five police officers killed during a search for Palestinian militants on the border.
The demonstrators say they hope to pressure the ruling military council to end trials of civilians and set a time frame for handing power over to a civilian government, al-Masry al-Youm reported.
They are also calling for increased independence for the judiciary.
Protesters began gathering Thursday night to secure a spot at the place that served as the epicenter for the Jan. 25 uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak Feb. 11, Bikya Masr reported.
Demonstrations and marches were set to take place at additional locations in Cairo and elsewhere in Egypt, organizers said.
The Tahrir Square rally was the first major demonstration since the end of Ramadan.
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei said Egyptians have a right to protest military rule because many promises of democracy have not been realized.
The former director general of the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel Peace laureate called on the Egyptian security services to protect Friday demonstrators.
The ruling military council, which took over after Mubarak resigned, said in a statement posted on its Facebook page it would allow peaceful protests. The Interior Ministry said police were removed from the square for 24 hours to allow the protests to proceed peacefully.
The military's 20-member ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces increased a military and police presence in the square 5 1/2 weeks ago after forcibly clearing a 3-week-old demonstration protesting the slow pace of change since the revolution.
On Aug. 1, hundreds of Egyptian troops and security police officers shredded tents, arrested dozens of protesters and sent about 200 others fleeing into nearby streets as the Ramadan holiday was to begin.
The military council initially said it would hand over legislative powers following a parliamentary election this month and transfer executive powers after a presidential election to be held by the end of the year.


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"Ready, set…hike!"
Kristofer may be on WVU's practice field now... "I want to be a football player," he said.
But he plans to be playing on the real field in the future.
"Who do you want to play for?" I asked. "Steelers." "What about in college?" "This team."
He's a sharp kid who picks up on plays quick; but he's also wanting to be on a different kind of team. A home team.
"What would it mean if you found a mom and a dad?" I asked him. "That they really do love me, that's why they took me. They care about me."
Kristofer has more than just football talent. He can play the drums, guitar and sing. He even sang for us!
"It's a song my grandparents taught me. It was from Michael Jackson when he was a little kid. ABC…easy as 123…Mama take care of me! Daddy drinks old ice tea…"
A natural-born performer, Kristofer even hams it up for us with his Michael Jackson moves.
"What do you want people to know about you?" I asked him. "That I'm smart, I'm intelligent, and I'll do anything my parents say. Except jump off a bridge."
"So if you found a mom and a dad, what are some of the things you'd want to do with them?" I asked. "Go to wrestle mania with them, make them go to my football practice, I want to go to church, I want to go to school and I want to go sometimes to the zoo and stuff."
He'd love a big family, with brothers, sisters, dogs and cats; and says he can be helpful around the house.
"I like picking up trash and washing dishes."
And in the meantime, he's working on his football moves, and practicing his "Dougie."
"Teach me how to Dougie! Why? 'Cause all the girls love me!"
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I can't figure out where this increase in size comes from, or how I can avoid it, because 550 bytes is a pretty significant increase if you only have 32k, and I really want to use C++ and object oriented programming.
Note that you may be doing object oriented programming even if you do not create class instances through the new operator. And the new operator is not a constructor, so there's nothing especially object-oriented in it. Part of the overhead you see is due to the compiler's having to compile/link the new operator itself.
I don't understand this:Code: [Select]ToggleButton::ToggleButton toggleButton(BUTTON_PIN);The class name is ToggleButton, not ToggleButton::ToggleButton (unless you are really weird).Same here:Code: [Select]ToggleButton::ToggleButton* toggleButton = new ToggleButton::ToggleButton(BUTTON_PIN);
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It isn't necessary for this example and I should have left it out, because it only causes confusion.


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Asphalt Yacht Club present the lookbook for the first delivery of their Fall 2014 collection. Included among the seasonal offerings are pieces featuring the "Concrete Floral" print juxtaposed with tie-dyed Americana and iconic graphic tees. The "All Stars" collection showcases the brand's expansion into minimalist geometry. Hats include matching pieces as well as the clean, retro vibe demonstrated in the "Marquee Cuff" beanies. Look for the collection now at select retailers and asphaltyachtclub.com.
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CUNA Strategic Services Expands Security Offerings With Three New Solutions
MADISON, Wis. -- CUNA Strategic Services has added three new solutions to its alliance with the IT security specialists at TraceSecurity Inc.
They are risk manager and IT security audit manager solutions and computer forensics investigations.
The Web-based risk manager solution allows credit unions to conduct regularly scheduled, compliant in-house assessments of safeguards and vulnerabilities.
The audit manager solution automatically gathers data related to governance, policies and procedures and analyzes it against organizational standards and regulatory controls, allowing credit unions to more easily comply with Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council audits.
The forensics investigation service calls for TraceSecurity to deploy a team of experts o assess computer, firewall and other electronic data to determine how a breach exist and provide detailed reporting that can be used in investigations or legal matters.
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A Hypergeometric Test for Omitted Nonlinearity
A frequently used test for unspeciÞed nonlinear omissions is the parametric RESET, which is based upon a Þnite polynomial. We follow Abadir (1999), who suggests that the generalized hypergeometric function may provide a more ßexible proxy for the omission; and propose a new approach, semi-nonparametric in spirit, that is based upon estimation of the hypergeometric parameters, and which does not require large datasets. While minimal ex ante assumptions are made about the functional form, this is fully revealed following implementation. Using Monte Carlo simulation, we examine null distributions,and then show that the small-sample power of our test can be a considerable improvement over that of the RESET, when the correct class of functional forms of the omission is known. We investigate a variety of theoretical and numerical issues (including rapid and stable numerical optimization) that arise in development of a workable procedure, and other practical solutions that should be especially useful whenever hypergeometrics are applied to problems of modelling nonlinearity.
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text: I was at my local grocer's today, picking up Thanksgiving and saw: FLOUR IN REAL FLOUR SACKS! Sweet florals just like the ones my mom bought in the fifties! About $3 more than the paper sacks. If I had a place to store 25 lbs, I might have bought a bag. Maybe after Christmas I'll indulge, just for the memory.


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A pep talk from Governor Jerry Brown capped an exciting day for scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge.
"I think JPL and this mission has more than earned their right of the American people to support it, and suport it a lot more than we're doing today," said Governor Brown, referring to budget cuts that have affected NASA.
Earlier, a nearly 25-foot long test drive of the rover Curiosity Wednesday left wheel tracks on a few feet of the planet's rocky surface as mission engineers prepared for longer journeys that might reveal whether life could exist on Mars.
The rover, which landed on Mars Aug. 5, went forward about 15 feet, rotated 120 degrees, then reversed about 8 feet. It ended up about 20 feet from its landing site -- named Bradbury Landing in honor of author Ray Bradbury -- in Gale crater.
"Wheel tracks on Mars,'' Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Allen Chen tweeted. "The EDL (Entry, Descent and Landing) team is finally done. Congrats to the mobility and surface teams!''
Chen also tweeted an image of the tracks.
The wheel marks are not far from scour marks left by the rover landing craft's thrusters. The thruster marks can be seen to the left and right of the wheel tracks in a 360-degree panorama image pieced together from Curiosity's snapshots.
On Tuesday, engineers conducted a "wheel wiggle" test to determine whether the rover's steering works properly. The right rear wheel -- made of aluminum -- was turned side-to-side in a test captured on a camera atop the rover.
Engineers also have tested Curiosity's robotic arm and laser, used to zap rocks. The 7-foot arm is equipped with a serious tool kit -- a drill, scoop, spectrometer and camera -- that will be used to collect soil samples.
Most of the rover's first 2 1/2 weeks on Mars involved testing its many components. During the tests, engineers discovered damage to a wind sensor.
The damage might have occurred when thrusters kicked up pebbles during Curiosity's landing in a crater. A second sensor should provide enough information for scientists.


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The collective groan that rose in the damp air expressed more than mere disappointment. Losing its third bid in 20 years to host the summer games was bad enough for Paris, but to lose to London seemed the cruellest of fates. Just two weeks ago, British Prime Minister Tony Blair refused to sign off on an EU budget that continues to commit the largest part of its revenues to agricultural subsidies that flow liberally to France. Last week, Britain commemorated with some delicacy the 200th anniversary of Lord Nelson's routing of Napoleon's fleet at Trafalgar. The traditional rival across the Channel has an economy that is motoring along at a steady clip, while France's is mired in high unemployment and anemic growth. President Jacques Chirac was reported earlier this week to have said of the English that "one could not trust people with such awful cooking." The IOC didn't care.
The French use the English term "fair-play" more than the English do, but it took on an ironic cast amid claims that the Brits had pushed too hard to land the 2012 Games. Learning from previous failed bids when Paris was painted as arrogant and pushy, Mayor Bertrand Delanoe had opted for modesty, letting Paris's Olympic merits speak for themselves. The failure of that approach in the face of full-court lobbying by the British left him bitter. "What made us lose was fair play," Delanoe said from Singapore. In Paris, Pascal Bildstein, vice president of the French Triathlon Federation, was more explicit: "When Princess Anne promises all the IOC members an audience with the Queen, it's just not ethical. This was a victory for Anglo-Saxon lobbying, and a loss for real Olympic values."
More than that, it was a setback for a nation in dire need of a victory a defeat that has driven France a little deeper into one of its periodic bouts of self-doubt. "I think I can say without chauvinism that we had the best bid," said Jean-Francois Legaret, mayor of the central 1st Arrondissement of Paris. "So since we didn't win, we have to ask ourselves about the weight of everything else that contributed to our loss. Part of it, surely, is the whole idea about us being 'Old Europe,' part of it is our no (vote) in the referendum on the European constitution. Somehow the good name of France seems to be at issue, and that makes the defeat even worse."
There had been an inkling of relief before the rain. "All morning we saw the French united in an atmosphere of great solidarity," said Benjamin Clavier, a student wearing a Paris 2012 T-shirt. "Winning would have done a lot for our morale."


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When One Heart Isn't Enough to Signify Your Love for Gaming
First artist Fabian Gonzalez taught us the video game ABCs. Now he delivers the ultimate expression of retro gaming love, three full hearts and a handful of classic game references. Visit his Society6 store page to plaster this banner everywhere.


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NEW YORK Drug Store News Issues Summit and Diabetes Roundtable. —"This is simply the best, most diverse lineup of retailers we have ever had." That's the way John Kenlon, SVP Lebhar-Friedman Retail Group, described the panelists confirmed for the 12th Annual
And that could be an understatement. The DSN Issues Summit brings together a highly diverse group of retailers and key supplier executives in a series of top-to-top panel discussions moderated by DSN. Confirmed panelists include top executives from such retailers as H-E-B, Costco, Fred Meyer, Rite Aid, Wegmans, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, Sam's Club, McKesson's HealthMart, Ace Hardware, exciting new healthcare retailer Max-Wellness, Giant Eagle, Kerr Drug and many more.
For retailers, the annual one-day, must-attend conference—slated for Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Manhattan's historic New York Athletic Club—is an ideal opportunity to reconnect with important business partners; for suppliers, it is an important chance to network with leading retail executives who influence critical buying decisions every day.
In addition to the Issues Summit portion of the program, which is premised upon better aligning retailer and supplier objectives with the end goal of growing the business unilaterally, DSN also will convene its Eighth Annual Diabetes Roundtable, which is targeted on the opportunities to better serve the needs of patients living with the disease.
"This one-day event provides unprecedented access to a multiple list of leading-edge retailers from many formats," said Wayne Bennett, publisher of The Drug Store News Group. The event, which is timed to coincide with the annual NACDS Week, ties in "nicely with several key committee meetings, including the NACDS Foundation dinner later that evening," Bennett added.
As a special addition to the program, DSN will open its Specialty Pharmacy Leadership Roundtabel to attendees. Specialty pharmacy providers CVS Caremark and Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy are among confirmed panelists. The icing on the cake for attendees: CNBC star/national radio host/syndicated columnist Larry Kudlow will deliver the keynote presentation, "Never Sell America Short: Free-Market Capitalism and the American Economy" at the exclusive event.
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Aortic Aneurysm (cont.)
What about surgery for an aortic aneurysm?
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Although a ruptured aortic aneurysm can be repaired by surgery, these cases tend to be less successful than in those individuals who undergo surgery for unruptured aneurysms. Generally only about 50% of people who undergo urgent surgery for repair of a ruptured aneurysm survive. Even in those who survive surgery, kidney failure, dead bowel, and leg ischemia are common complications. However, even asymptomatic patients with inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm or abdominal aortic aneurysm that have had symptoms of emboli, pain, or bowel obstruction require emergent repair regardless of aneurysm size.
Open surgery has long been the accepted treatment for aortic aneurysms of the chest or abdomen.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery
Treatment for these aneurysms has recently focused on procedures that are less invasive than conventional surgery.
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Ryan Wilson, who covers the NFL for CBSSports.com, joined A to Z with Mark Zinno to talk about news and notes throughout the NFL on Tuesday. Wilson talked about Dan Marino pulling his name from the concussion lawsuit against the NFL and the NFL needing to ease up on players when it comes to marijuana use.
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Standing at 6'3″, 195 lbs, running a 4.5 40 yard dash and carrying a 3.7 grade point average, Oaks Christian wide receiver Blair Holliday can pretty much write his own ticket anywhere.
By Jason Lewis
Sports Editor
Blair Holliday has two activities that he spends countless hours at. Academics and sports, and he is excelling on a very high level at both.
Holliday finished his junior year with a 3.7 cumulative grade point average, taking mostly AP and honors courses.
When Holliday is not studying, he's practicing at whatever sport that is in season. He has excelled at football, basketball, and baseball.
Holliday's father Rick believes that basketball is his son's best sport, but he is so athletic that he has been able to naturally pick up numerous sports, and numerous positions within those sports.
Holliday played quarterback almost exclusively while playing Pop Warner football, but when he enrolled at Oaks Christian, which has become a quarterback factory, it looked like a switch to wide receiver would be best because of the amount of players trying to win the quarterback position.
The switch was pretty easy for Holliday. His father believes that being a center fielder in baseball for numerous years made the transition easy. On deep routes Holliday can track the ball with ease and he ends up getting under the ball, just like a center fielder would.
After Holliday's freshman year playing on the JV team he moved up to varsity as a sophomore, and by the third game of the season he was named the starter and he never gave up the position.
Since moving up to varsity, Holliday has played on two championship teams and has been named to the last two First Team All Tri-Valley League teams.
This past year Holliday caught 71 passes for 969 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also added a rushing and passing touchdown.
After the football season is over Holliday switches over to basketball. Last year he was named to First Team All Tri-Valley League as a guard. He played on the baseball team for his freshman and sophomore seasons, but the coach at Oaks Christian decided to stick with players who would be able to practice during the fall and winter, when Holliday is playing football and basketball.
Holliday's grades plus his athletic ability drew the interest of a number of colleges. At 6'3", 195 lbs, with a 4.5 40-yard dash time and a 3.7 grade point average, he can pretty much write his own ticket.
At the moment Holliday has verbally committed to play football at Duke, but half the PAC 10 is recruiting him, along with other western teams. UCLA, Washington, California, Arizona, Arizona St., Colorado, Colorado St., and Boise St. are all calling.
Holliday chose Duke (he can still change his mind) because the university is one of the best in the nation academic wise.
Holliday is also active in his community. He is a member of the True Spirit Community Church Youth Ministries, and with the Conejo Promise, which is an organization that enhances the cultural and social growth of African Americans and provides scholarship opportunities and resources for future education endeavors.
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Members of the UT community are invited to weekly discussion sessions that will define our new virtual library platform. Join us every Wednesday, NOON to 1:00, in 605 Hodges Library. You can be part of the next information wave.
Throughout April, we will be discussing website design. Help us envision the future of UT's virtual library and redesign the library website to make it work for YOU. Upcoming topics:
- April 1 – Web Design Principles
- April 8 – Review of "Library Web Site of the Future" by Steven Bell
- April 15 – Review of Design Talk by Brenda Reeb
- April 22 – Web Design Principles, redux
- April 29 – Testing User Behavior and Preferences
- May 6 – User-Centered Design
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — The Charlotte City Council has reached an agreement to ensure the Panthers remain in Charlotte, city officials said Friday.
The total city investment is $143.75 million over 15 years. The Panthers contribution will be $96.25 million over 15 years, officials said.
The city and the Panthers have requested $62.5 million from the state.


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I got a sample of this from VariaTEA. Thank you!
This tea surprised me with pretty unusual spicy notes. Very unlike the ones one usually finds in a chai. The spiciness was somewhat perfumey, and I liked that. I didn't detect much chocolate here, however, but it's weird to think of my expectations of chocolate flavoring in tea – because they are rarely satisfied :D
The base tea was neither weak nor strong, I didn't notice it much when sipping, but I think my body has received a nice boost, so this cup was perfect to start the day with!


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The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) believes the National Economic Forum being put together by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration is nothing but a façade to outwit Ghanaians.
At a press conference in Accra yesterday, General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, could not fathom why government did not attach any sense of seriousness to the event.
With this, the NPP has resolved in principle that 'the party will not be part of any incongruous arrangement.'
It has also advised all members to desist from making any appearance at the four-day forum in Akosombo.
According to the Deputy Information Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the budget for the programme is yet unknown.
Speaking earlier on Accra-based Peace FM, former Finance Minister under the erstwhile Kufuor-led NPP administration, Yaw Osafo Maafo, who has been assigned to chair one of the sessions at the forum, said he would attend the event.
Mr. Agyepong, however, explained that the decision of the NPP not to attend the event partly stemmed from the fact that the government did not only send late invitations, but also failed to attach a base document to the invitation to enable participants to have a clear understanding of what would be discussed at the forum.
The letter, which was dated May 2, 2014, and delivered on Friday, May 9, 2014, was said to have been signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Raymond Atuguba.
The NPP General Secretary therefore described the entire organization as a joke, saying 'Let's be serious…governance is a serious (business); it's about the welfare of the 27 million Ghanaians' and that 'we cannot take things for granted.'
According to him, the party received its invitation to the forum late Friday afternoon and therefore could not figure out how government, and for that matter, organizers of the event, expected the party to prepare.
'At least we could learn from best experiences in other African countries like Nigeria, and I believe Kenya… they have shown a lot more preparations towards this event; sometimes the base documents are given to political parties two months ahead of time. As the Chairman said, we haven't cited anything.'
Chairman of the party, Paul Awentimi Afoko, who addressed the media, wondered how government could invite stakeholders to such an important forum at such short notice, and expect any meaningful contribution at what is supposed to be a national discourse.
This, for him, was 'a clear manifestation that the government is just being disingenuous and that the supposed national economic forum is really intended to be a PR gimmick calculated to keep the people of Ghana in the dark about the real state of the economy,' insisting that 'governance is a serious undertaking and it is expected of the President to attach the highest level of seriousness to it.'
The NPP said it was well aware of the fact that the Mahama-led NDC government had already adopted a set of reforms between 2014 and 2017, including the retrenchment of workers; and had communicated same in its policy document to the IMF entitled, 'Economic And Financial Policies For The Medium Term,' dated 14 April, 2014.
He therefore wondered the purpose of convening a national economic forum if government had already adopted a set of policies and submitted the document to the IMF.
Mr. Afoko could equally not fathom why government was comfortable in sharing details of its economic plans with the IMF while at the same time hiding same from Ghanaians.
Much as the party said it was not against a National Economic Forum to look for solutions to the myriad challenges facing the country's economy, it noted that 'in its present form, it (the forum) offers us no opportunity to significantly engage in the process; such an important forum should have been initiated collaboratively.'
Apart from that, the NPP Chairman was of the firm conviction that 'the Mahama-led government is at it again with the usual deliberate policy of propaganda and PR gimmick, attempting to hoodwink the good people of Ghana in the face of monumental hardship we have all been subjected to.
'We believe if government's intent on their declared 'home-grown' initiatives is anything to measure the goal and objectives of the forum, then it is abundantly clear that the purpose of the forum is to create a platform to legitimize proposals that have been formed up between the NDC government and the World Bank/IMF,' he emphasised.
As an opposition party, the NPP Chairman said, 'We shall continue to provide workable alternatives to the management of our national economy.'
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NPP believes that the Economic Forum would be used to push through a proposal submitted to IMF, highlighting mass retrenchment of public sector workers beginning next year, and use the bipartisan nature to rubber-stamp the deal with the IMF for a bailout and present it as a consensus document.
But Mr. Terpker told Citi FM yesterday, 'We have already discussed with IMF what we want to do, so the people coming tomorrow are just coming to endorse what we have already agreed to do.'
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Hey Texans!
My boyfriend and I (early 30's) are planning a 6 month+ road trip of the United States from Washington DC to Washington State and everything in between.
We will be driving through Texas after Louisiana and we're hoping you guys could give us some advice, looking at the destinations we have so far.
We want to experience the true flavor of Texas from old to new. Our travel priorities are pretty wide.
We are somewhat foodies (though we hate the term) from fine dining to food trucks, want to be outdoor enthusiasts (new experience for us, get out of that car and hike) and are very much interested in historical attractions and art museums.
Here is what we have so far in a kind of order:
• Galveston (Gulf coast) - Anywhere else you recommend on the coast? Padre Island Nat seashore? Towns? We don't like Spring Breaky towns but exceptions can be made if places have a ton of soul.
• Houston – Coming for the art scene.
• Dallas/Fort Worth – Cowboy history/JFK and what looks to be some great free small museums in the Amon Carter and Kimball
• Austin – Food & Music!
• San Antonio – Mex/Spanish history… more food!
• Hill country – Couple of days outdoors scenic driving stopping in small towns. We haven't really figured this one out but it looks like a few towns are definitely worth a stop.
• Big Bend Nat Park
• Marfa/Fort Davis – Art and Stars.
• Guadalupe Nat Park – Will probably tackle this from the New Mexico side.
So what do you think? What am I missing? I haven't added El Paso… yet.
Like I said we want to get a real taste but I guess we have to keep in mind that this is a USA trip and in the scheme of things (rest of the USA) if you think I can cut something I will but if it's essential Texas… No Way!
Thanks a lot! Gemma
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I ain't from Texas but I reckon since y'all be goin thru the "Big D" and I do mean Dallas.. I might be suggestin that y'all saddle up and stop at da Ft Worth Stockyard.
Get there in time and y'all will be fixin to see som of da prettiest animals y'all ever did seen. I'm talkin bout dem Texas Longhorns
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Quite a plan!
What time of year are you making this trip?
Texas can be uncomfortably hot for some in the summer months. Spring time is gorgeous, but you'll want to avoid the coast during Spring Break. Late fall is also wonderful. If you can hit the Hill Counry during spring bluebonnet season, you've hit THE iconic Texas roadtrip.
i'm going to suggest a re-ordering of your cities.
If you're coming in from Louisiana, I'd suggest coming through Beaumont to Houston.
Make your way Down the coast from Galveston to Corpus Christi.
Leave Corpus and head for San Antonio.
San Antonio through the Hill Country, to Austin. Hill Country to-do's: Fredericksburg, Gruene/New Braunfels. Austin is the place for live music and food trucks. Sixth Street for nightlife and Congress St Bridge at sunset to watch the bats come out.
Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth. Fort Worth to-do's: Sundance Square, Stockyards, musuems. Dallas for musuems.
DFW to West Texas, Big Bend, etc. Read up on the Marfa Lights.
Depending on the time of year, you should be able to find a rodeo in atleast one of your cities. Search for Stock Shows and Rodeos in Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth for big annual ones, or catch the weekly little one in Ft Worth Stockyards. That's also where you'll see the (touristy) twice-daily cattle drive of Texas Longhorns through the streets.
This route assumes you're headed towards California.
You've got lots to do with lots of long driving in between. There are lots of things along the way to break up the the drive, we can start suggesting those once you've got a better idea of a route.
Personally, I'd drop your Houston-Corpus leg, and go from Houston to San Antonio. Not enough bang for the buck to make it worth the drive, imo.
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Just a couple of suggestions for you:
1. Hill Country--Plan to spend a lot of time in Fredericksburg. The shops on Main Street are a lot of fun to browse and you'll enjoy the galleries. I particularly like Rustlin' Rob's (which offers free tastes of every Texas-centric product they sell) and Dooley's Five-and-Dime (which is a blast to the past of the 1960's). Don't miss the National Museum of the Pacific War which should be of interest to you since, based on your name, I assume you are coming from Australia. The self-guided driving tour and the guided tour of the ranch house at the LBJ National Historical Park are also well worthwhile. Finally, for a good hike, head out to Enchanted Rock. (Avoid the weekends, if possible, as it gets super-crowded and they sometimes have to close admission.)
2. Marfa/Ft. Davis--Even though I am from Texas, my first visit to this area was earlier this year and it was fabulous! The Marfa Lights may sound hokey (and I'm not a UFO believer), but there were some strange lights out there! But the best part is getting to see the night sky--I have never seen so many stars in my life! You might enjoy staying at Indian Lodge State Park outside of Ft. Davis. There's a good hiking trail from Indian Lodge to Ft. Davis which we enjoyed doing. Finally, be sure to get out to McDonald Observatory. They have Star Parties on the weekends which are worthwhile (if the sky is clear) and be sure to do the guided tour of the observatories--it's fascinating.
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Personally, I'd drop your Houston-Corpus leg, and go from Houston to San Antonio.
We are going to Texas in two weeks, and I am curious what you mean by this. Are you referring to the drive between Galveston and Corpus Christi?
We are planning to spend a night in Port Aransas and to drive to Galveston from there..
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HTTY, yes, that's what I meant, but that's just my opinion. If the OP has a desire to see the coast, and wants to spend several days exploring the area, that's one thing. But it sounded to me like they are throwing darts at a map, and I have found that most people are honestly surprised by the amount of time of time it takes to travel across Texas. If they're looking for 'don't miss' and they're trying to see as much as possible, I just think it's a lot of empty road to cover just to say they saw Corpus. OP mentioned food, history and art, and that's not the coast.
I'm also interested in hearing what time of year the OP is planning on being in the area. I have camped on the coast this time of year, kayaked the inland waterways and it's great for a few laid-back days. Please don't take my suggestions to the OP as a reflection on the coast, I love the area and visit as often as I can. I just wouldn't put it on a must-see list.
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Thanks, txgirl.
Do you have an opinion about Big Thicket National Preserve? We like walks (not hikes) in unique landscapes.
We will also be in Big Bend and environs, Del Rio, San Antonio, and the Hill Country and we are trying to decide if we should also visit Houston, Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth. We prefer small towns to big cities, but we don't want to miss any city of particular interest.
PS We've seen so many museums that now we prefer visiting galleries to get a feel for local art scenes.
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I haven't been to Big Thicket, and I've only driven through west TX, so no experience there. I did camp for a week on the Rio Grande near Del Rio, but that was a soul-searching trip and it was as far from home as I could get without going to Mexico! I love the Hill Country, and if it were a choice between Houston and HC, no brainer. DH and I spent a week last summer just doing the BBQ trail, Gruene, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. There are some gorgeous State Parks in the area for walking.
If you had one city to visit, I'd pick Austin, the live music, food scene, outdoor lifestyle and overall vibe makes it a personal favorite. If you have no other reason to be near the D/FW area, I'd say don't make the drive up. But if you're heading somewhere that takes you through D/FW, Fort Worth is the classic Texas Cowboy experience. Lots of history and not a 'big city' feel. Dallas is a lot more cosmopolitan. Hope that helps!
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Hi txgirl
Thanks so much for your response!
My timings are a bit all over the place but we are hoping to kick off from Washington DC mid March or possibly earlier.
We are currently working in Canada so we are flexible.
Prior to Tx we will have been in VA,NC,SC,GA,TN,MS and LA.
Obviously there is a lot of timing issues. From TX we will hit NM,UT,AZ,CA etc etc.
The heat is going to hit us sooner or later But as you guessed we are Australians from the West so the heat isn't really concerning us nor the long drives lol.
My boyfriend loves the desert!
So all that being said lets say we will probably hit TX late spring possibly slightly earlier.
I have outlines on the other southern states which are still developing, just like Tx, its like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, which can give me the best bang for my buck.
Hence tough choices and cherry picking.
Sounds like the gulf coast could be on the chopping block. Though camping on a beach in our van sounds appealing for a day or so
But like you say if the destination isn't worth the journey then I can cut it.
I really like the itinerary for the drive that you suggested. Can you recommend any other stops on the way?
What about the boarder regions in the south? Is there anywhere worth stopping there on this kind of a trip?
Thanks so much for your help.
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Gemma, we could have a field day picking out places for you to stop along the way!!!
Are you flying down from Canada to a starting point, or driving over the border? And is this a one-way trip ending in Washington state? Or are you driving back across to the east coast?
The VA-NC-SC-GA route is going to be gorgeous in the springtime. Are you avoiding Florida? The southern Atlantic coast and the Gulf Coast between Florida and Texas should be good to cover your beach needs!
I am thinking you'll be hitting West Texas-AZ-NM during the hot months - and there are some long stretches of road - need to make sure the vehicle is up for it, and carry water.
Before we start suggesting specific stops, are you looking at interstate (major highway) driving, or are you sticking to the side roads?
Another thought (and only because I totally want to do this one day) - don't know if you're familiar with a US Food Network show called Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - the host, Guy, travels all over and stops at some very cool joints all over the country - you can Google his list - might be an idea to bookmark restaurants he's been to if you happen to be in the area - he usually hits the funky, original, local places, so that might be a way to sample more regional food while you travel.
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If you want to see a nice coastal area, make a stop in the panhandle region of Florida. Somewhere around Appalachicola would be great. After seeing that you won't need or want to see the Texas coast.
I second Enchanted Rock, but you will not be allowed to sleep in your van. Only tent camping is allowed.
And of all the cities you listed, do not miss Austin.
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Also, if your boyfriend loves the desert I would actually not spend much time in Texas. Once you see the beauty of New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, you will wonder what the heck you were doing in Texas all that time.
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First of all, do NOT be like DMBTraveler's post - Texans in the cities do not speak like that, and those in the towns are far more refined. There are still cowboys and G-d knows there are plenty of rednecks (especially in East Texas), but insulting the locals isn't necessary. Texas has three of the largest cities in the US (Houston, SA, Dallas) and even San Antonio (the biggest small town in America) is becoming cosmopolitan. Fort Worth is a far more modern city than the Stockyards and its cowtown history lead outsiders to believe. And Austin is by turns a bohemian enclave, a college town, and a government city all at once.
Second, do not go to the Texas coast. Texans themselves usually prefer to go to the Gulf Coast, aka the Redneck Riviera that stretches from eastern Louisiana through Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. THOSE are good beaches and the people are almost as friendly as Aussies, although often far more sober. There's a reason that the Gulf Coast states run a TON of advertising here and California doesn't - the Gulf Coast is within driving distance, it's generally affordable for middle income vacationers, and the people are more like Texans than those nutters out on the West Coast who love their poncy little Priuses and high taxes.
I'd avoid most of the border regions - there's not much interesting there generally and the Mexican drug wars make the whole area uninviting. I'd also avoid El Paso - there are better places to spend your time.
Third, when you need to get from place to place, take the Interstates not the side roads.
Fourth, I agree with AustinTraveler - northern New Mexico is awesome and much of it is like the Red Centre of Australia only the base colors are tan and brown (haven't been to the areas south or east of Albuquerque like Las Cruces, Hatch, TorC, Carlsbad or Roswell). Colorado is a collection of natural wonders and, based on your timetable to visit, you won't have to drive I-70 in the snow (which sucks).
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I just backpacked at Guadalupe this past weekend.
I would probably do Gualalupe Peak for your hike there9didn't do it this trip, but have previously). It isn't an easy one though. I would definately do it from the NM side. From the north you have Dog Canyon Camping and that would be awesome there too.
Definately see Carlsbad Caverns, which is only 45 minutes away or so from Guadalupe. DO NOT stay or eat at White's City(terrible terrible). I would highly recommend one of the wild cave tours there(available only on Sat and Sun-reserve as far in advance as possible-they only take 8 people per week on each tour-very amazing experience).
Another great place to see is White Sands NM.
Big Bend is somewhat similar to Guadalupe. I would consider doing a rafting tour there. See Victor the Singing Mexican(as seen on youtube). He jumps across the Rio Grande about every day to sing for tips.
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Texas/gulf coast is totally different than those in WA or CA. Not even pretty at all compared to WA or CA(IMOP). Do realize that you will be doing a lot of driving. The good news is the speed limit is high in a lot of places in TX.
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Of all the places you initially listed, the two that I would drop are Houston and Galveston/gulf coast. I'm not real familiar with the Houston art scene, but I would suspect it's not special enough to warrant a few days in that city. And the Gulf Coast (as others have said) has many other, better locations to spend time.
If you're going to Austin for food/music, you have to go to Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans for the same reasons. Well maybe not so much food in Nashville but the music should make up for it.
I would not classify the beaches on the Mississippi coast as 'good' beaches, unless you get out on one of the barrier islands. US 90 runs right along the beach in MS for most of the way - and the beach is not real wide so it isn't a quiet place at all. The storm sewers drain into the ocean so all kinds of crap and muck is out there - at low tide the exposed areas are black and disgusting. They even truck in sand from Florida as the natural sand isn't very nice. So, just go to the beach in Florida or get out on a barrier island on the gulf coast, much nicer beaches.
While most of West Texas might technically be a desert, it isn't pretty. Big Bend area is the best place for hiking and scenery if you're looking for desert landscapes. If it's hot, hike the desert early and then head into the Chisos Mountains in the afternoon. Stop at La Kiva in Terlingua for some real local flavor, don't miss the drive from Terlingua to Presidio along the Rio Grande, and take your time down there or you'll miss it all.
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Thanks, txgirl, your comments have been a big help to me in reaffirming most of my choices and adjusting a couple others. HTtY
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Any time - have a great trip!
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<<I would not classify the beaches on the Mississippi coast as 'good' beaches, unless you get out on one of the barrier islands.>>
Alabama, Florida . . .
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It depends on what type of beach your are looking for or what your perception of a beach is. For me, I don't like the gulf beaches at all. I do like it for fishing though.
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<<Texans themselves usually prefer to go to the Gulf Coast, aka the Redneck Riviera that stretches from eastern Louisiana through Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. THOSE are good beaches>>
BigRuss, that was your initial statement. No need to point out Alabama and Florida as if I somehow overlooked that you had mentioned them, I simply wanted to give my opinion of Mississippi beaches.
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Austin is a definate Must. Its a beautiful island in the middle of Texas.
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Where is a good area or neighborhood to stay in Austin?
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Since I mentioned Carlsbad, I started thinking about the bats exiting. I have not seen the bats that are in Austin. I have always wanted to see them. I would suspect they would be there in the summer about the same time they are in Carlsbad. I don't see how their evening journey could be better than the Carlsbad bats, but I do know there is supposedly far more bats in Austin(not sure which bridge they roost). Anyway, if you are there when the bats are there, it would be a good thing to see at dusk.
We have been thru Austin a few times and do really like it. It seems they do have speed traps. I am always very careful there to go slow.
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Where is a good area or neighborhood to stay in Austin?
The only place to stay for visitors that I recommend is downtown. I would pick a hotel on Town Lake (nka Ladybird Lake) so you can walk downtown and South Congress. I've heard good things (on this forum) about Embassy Suites on Town Lake. I can't personally comment on hotels because I don't stay in hotels here!
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Thanks guys for all of your replies. It really helps. So maybe we will skip the Gulf Coast. Austin is a definite. txgirlinba we'll have a camper van so we'll be driving from Montreal down the East Coast USA and across. This will be a one way trip. We don't plan on driving back to the East Coast. We'd like to stick to the side roads as much as possible but inevitably we'll end up driving on some interstates. We have already visited Miami and Key West so will probably skip the Florida coast this time around. What does everyone think about the museums in Fort Worth though? We've read good things about the Kimbell and Amon Carter museums. Are they worth stopping in Fort Worth for?
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I think if you're doing the southern Atlantic coast and Gulf coast, skipping the TX coast is entirely reasonable.
If you're headed north after Austin, Ft Worth is well worth a couple of days. Great museums, great downtown area. Stay on highway 281 (runs parallel to interstate I-35, just to the west) - that will keep you off the craziness of the interstate and will take you through some nice little towns.
There's a state park near Ft Worth that's got dinosaur track fossils in the riverbed, good for an afternoon's walk around to stretch your legs.
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Hey txgirl
We would only be heading North to visit Dallas/Fort Worth then heading West to Big Bend/Martha/Ft Davis and into New Mexico.
What towns would you recommend between Fort Worth/Austin?
Have you ever been to Houston? So far based on everyone the agreed must sees are:
Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country, Big Bend, Martha/Ft Davis.
I wonder if Dallas/Ft and Houston is just a bit to much. Not so much driving time but more the number of days used. I could whirlwind through but i dont want to short change.
When planning a trip like this i always have a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out)!
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If you're going to be in the Austin/Hill Country area and then headed for Big Bend, I would scratch D/FW. It's one hell of a long way around. There's nothing so spectacular between Austin and D/FW that you'd really be missing out, and there's not much at all between D/FW and Big Bend but a long and mindless drive through some of Texas's less appealing areas.
I don't have a whole lot of experience in Houston, I've been for specific activities, but usually only overnight trips or to the airport. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
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I second the Enchanted Rock suggestion, as well as Fredricksburg, Gruene (pronounced Green), Kerrville area.
I second not going to the Texas Gulf Coast. If you've done the Florida beaches, then you'll be satisfied.
I second McDonald Observatory and Marfa area and Big Bed National Park if you have time.
While in Fort Worth, try to go to the Cowtown Rodeo in the Stockyards that is held every Friday and Saturday night.
Definitely do the Kimbell, Amon Carter and Modern Art Museums - they are all within walking distance of each other.
Also DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GO INTO MEXICO! Border relations are not amicable at this time.
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Creekside: Jason Chase will play acoustic guitar Saturday and The Wharfratz will play southern blues Sunday.
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Now I understand the proper meaning of the word "mentor" as well as I feel in practice its favorable immediate effect on me. Really, I have had a need to have close to me a person like "buddy", "coach", or "master teacher". Do we need to know more about to the root of the matter of the term "mentor"?. I think "Yes. We do!"Mentor is a trusted friend, counselor or teacher usually a more experienced person. He have to provide their expertise to less experienced individuals in order to help them advance their careers, enhance their eduction, to fix and mend their behaviour and to guide their actions.
I know something for our neighbor Mentor (from Greek mithology), a friend of Odyseus and tutor of Telemachus. A few times Athena assumes Mentor's form to give advice to Telemachus or Odyseeus. His name is proverbial for a faithful and wise adviser.
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Libya: questions and answers
What threat remains from the Gaddafi regime?
A considerable one. Pro-regime snipers cut off the road to Tripoli's airport yesterday and launched repeated attacks on Gaddafi's compound, which was overrun by thousands of rebels the previous day. Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte remains under the regime's control and a Scud missile fired from there has raised the possibility of a desperate final stand.
Does catching Muammar Gaddafi matter?
It does to the rebel council which announced an £800,000 reward for Gaddafi's capture. In addition, the head of the council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, offered an amnesty to anyone from the Gaddafi entourage who killed or captured him.
How quickly can a government be put in place?
A leadership vacuum even for a few hours after the downfall of the Gaddafi regime could be the difference between a calm transition and a slide into chaotic lawlessness, according to a report from Chatham House.
Will the TNC have legitimacy?
It largely depends on how quickly it can restore services and jobs to an economy that has been badly hit by months of war. The rebels' war tactic was to cut off supplies to Tripoli - that policy will have to be reversed to get the population onside.
Can there be peace in the country to allow rebuilding?
After the ousting of regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, the respected armies were able to keep the peace. But in Libya the military was deliberately kept small, says Jan Randolph, director of sovereign risk at the analyst IHS. Forces loyal to the regime are dwindling.
Will it have the money to rebuild?
It needs it. A shortage of funds is a major issue for any new governing body seeking legitimacy - and it is starting from a very low base. Muammar Gaddafi ensured that all major decisions went through him during his 42 years of dictatorship. "There were no functioning institutions of the state to start with so you're almost starting from scratch," said Marwan al-Muasher, a former deputy prime minister of Jordan.
What happens to the oil industry?
It was pumping out about 1.5 million barrels of oil a day before the start of the Arab Spring - even one-third of that would lead to a huge financial boost, points out Dr Alexis Crow of Chatham House. One senior TNC figure said yesterday that it would honour its contracts with oil companies signed during the Gaddafi era.
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It looks like there's no turning back now for the Instagram developers. Right after the app hits Google Play for all Android device users to download, there has been a couple updates already released. The latest one being the third now plays well with Android tablets as well as Wi-Fi only devices. So, if you don't mind taking photos using your Galaxy Tab 10.1, you may want to download the app now from Google Play. This goes true for owners of Wi-Fi only Android devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Player. Additionally, Instagram for Android now also allows you to save the app on your device's SD card. Of course, the update also comes in with several small bug fixes and improvements including the audio mute bug during photo capture. With the growing popularity of Instagram for Android, expect the app to get more updates in the coming weeks. After all, the app has lot of catching up to do with its iOS counterpart. So, have you downloaded Instagram on your Android devices? How do you find the app so far?
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This scenic area surrounding Garibaldi Lake is the heart of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Within a small radius are such outstanding natural attractions as the Black Tusk, Panorama Ridge, Helm Glacier, the Sphinx, Guard Mountain, Garibaldi Lake, the Table, Sentinel Glacier, Sphinx Glacier and Castle Towers. Alpine meadows come alive with wild flowers. Mountaineers will find challenging peaks to climb. Hikers may choose from trails that are easy to difficult.
Turn right off Hwy 99 just after you cross the Rubble Creek Bridge, 37 km north of Squamish or 19 km south of Whistler onto a paved road that leads 2.5 km to the Garibaldi Lake parking lot.
Barrier Civil Defence Zone – The area below and adjacent to the Barrier, a geological feature upholding Garibaldi Lake is considered hazardous. Although imminent danger is unlikely, special regulations are in effect to make you aware of the potential danger and to minimize the risk to life and property in the event of a slide. Posted signs identify the Civil Defence Zone. Do not camp, stop or linger while travelling through the Zone. Camping or remaining overnight at or near the Garibaldi Lake parking lot is prohibited. Developed campgrounds are located nearby at Alice Lake, Brandywine Falls and Nairn Falls Provincial Parks.
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Max's Wine Dive's second Houston location will open Tuesday in Montrose. The new restaurant is located at 214 Fairview, next door to Cuchara. It will be the fifth Max's for Houston-based Lasco Enterprises, which also owns the Tasting Rooms. The flagship Max's is located on Washington Avenue.
Max's menu consists of classic comfort fare with a twist, such as Chicken and Sriracha Dumplings and Clam Chowder Fondue. Michael Pellegrino will be the executive chef for both Houston restaurants. For reservations, call 713-528-9200.
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Marfreless, the infamous River Oaks makeout bar, is expected to open Friday. The bar closed last spring after celebrating its 40th anniversary. Completely renovated, the former dive bar is going for a much more upscale feel. A spokesperson explained that the new Marfreless will offer valet parking and a have a doorman enforcing a strict dress code. Management also expects to offer bottle service in the once-popular upstairs lounge.
Marfreless is at 2006 Peden.
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Kona Grill has opened its second Houston-area location in the Waterway Square District of The Woodlands. The restaurant has plenty of swanky touches, including a large fish tank, water walls, multiple fireplaces and a state-of-the-art wine rack. Kona's menu combines Pan Asian fare, including sushi, with American comfort favorites. Among its specialties are Big Island Meatloaf, Jambalaya and Passion Fruit Creme Brulee. 3 Waterway Square in The Woodlands, 281-466-4061
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We're just one day away from the NFL draft, and it seems no one else is going to give the thing any coverage, so I guess I'll have to do it.
So don't bother waiting for Chris Berman to announce the first-round picks Saturday. Just read below now and find out for yourself.
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Here's hoping JaMarcus likes losing.
Russell shot from under the radar to the odds-on No. 1 overall pick when he torched the Notre Dame defense in the Sugar Bowl. Some believe Russell is overhyped because of that one dominant game. But the Raiders hope that performance was just a sign of things to come. And they are really, really, really hoping their AFC West rivals draft nothing but Notre Dame defensive players.
2. Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech
There is pressure on the Lions to draft anyone other than Johnson, considering the team's recent -- and much-maligned -- history of taking receivers in the first round. But Johnson will be the pick, as he is the best player available. And picking the best player available is a new draft approach for the Lions, who for many years have either drafted for need or, most often, with the peculiar strategy of taking the worst player available.
3. Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Although the Browns drafted Charlie Frye just two years ago as their quarterback of the future, Quinn is seen as a slight upgrade over Frye and will be the pick here. Expect the Browns to continue this draft strategy of making small improvements at the quarterback position every two years, culminating in their having a slightly above-average NFL quarterback in the year 2027.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
Jon Gruden hoped Calvin Johnson would still be available here. He won't be. This will cause Gruden to furrow his brow in anger and disappointment. He eventually will come to the realization that he doesn't have a good quarterback to throw the ball to Johnson anyway, meaning Adams is the better fit for his team. Gruden's brow will then begin the gradual process of unfurrowing.
5. Arizona Cardinals: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
Yippee! The Cardinals have an offensive lineman! Now they only need four more and Edgerrin James' yards-per-carry average will break the magical 1.0 barrier.
6. Washington Redskins: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
Being that Okoye is just 19 years old, someone probably should tell him that Joe Gibbs is actually a highly regarded coach so he gives the old man the proper respect. Because I think Okoye is too young to remember way back when Gibbs actually knew what he was doing.
7. Minnesota Vikings: LaRon Landry, S, LSU
Adrian Peterson is tempting here for the Vikings, but they already have Chester Taylor at running back, whereas Landry will provide instant help in their secondary. He should easily be able to fill the shoes of departed defensive back Fred Smoot. But hopefully he won't fill anything else like Smoot.
8. Atlanta Falcons: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
Peterson has huge potential, but is beat-up and prone to injury. I guess in that way he's a lot like his new quarterback's dogs.
9. Miami Dolphins: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
Hall brings some much-needed youth to an aging yet solid Dolphins defense. And though making the transition from college corner to NFL corner is difficult, he should gain confidence early in training camp thanks to playing against Miami's quarterbacks.
10. Houston Texans: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State
When the big, powerful offensive tackle's name is announced as the Texans' pick, expect his mother to break into tears of joy. And also know that somewhere David Carr will be crying, too.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
The 49ers have eight draft picks in the first four rounds, so they could easily trade up. Or they could trade down and stockpile even more picks. To be honest, I have no idea what they're going to do. All the other teams, though? I'm 100 percent sure on them. I am a draft expert, after all. You don't think we just guess, do you? That's absurd.
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Yeah, he looks a little bigger than Gary Coleman.
Here's how the meeting between Willis and Marv Levy will go after Willis' name is called:
Levy: "Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?"
Willis: "Oh, yeah. Ha-ha. I've heard that one a lot in my life, as you can imagine."
Levy: "No, seriously -- what are you talking about? I'm very old, and I can't hear what you're saying."
13. St. Louis Rams: Alan Branch, DT, Michigan
Branch has slipped on many draft boards because of concerns he has stress fractures in his legs. And I'm sure hearing that has only stressed him out more.
14. Carolina Panthers: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
Teamed with Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson, Olsen will give Carolina's offense a lot more diversity. Their huddle will look almost like a Benetton ad.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State
The Steelers need help at outside linebacker with Joey Porter gone to the Dolphins. But can Timmons fill Porter's void? Can he get to the quarterback like Porter? Can he provide the same emotion as Porter? Can he be as big an a-hole as Porter? Only time will tell.
16. Green Bay Packers: Marshawn Lynch, RB, California
Lynch and Aaron Rodgers will one day give the Packers a Cal-dominated backfield. Assuming Brett Favre is eventually taken into the woods and put down.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
Anderson isn't a sexy pick, but he fills a need. Luckily for him, the Jaguars don't have the kind of fans who will boo a draft pick. In fact, I don't think they have any fans at all.
18. Cincinnati Bengals: Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
Revis is a lockdown corner and has amazing speed -- the kind of speed that would allow him to easily outrun the police and spare the Bengals another embarrassing arrest. That's the main reason Cincinnati is so high on him.
19. Tennessee Titans: Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee
Meachem gets to go from Knoxville all the way to Nashville. Dreams do come true.
20. New York Giants: Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
Tom Coughlin was hoping to bring in a draft class of all mutes so they couldn't talk bad about him to the media, but there are no NFL-quality mutes available this year. So the Giants will just take the best speaking player available here.
21. Denver Broncos: Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, Florida
Moss could provide Denver with a much-needed boost to its moribund pass rush. But he won't. That's because Mike Shanahan will let his ego get the best of him and will start 6-foot-6, 250-pound Moss at tailback, hoping to prove that absolutely anyone can rush for 1,000 yards in his offense.
22. Dallas Cowboys: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are both in their mid-30s, and Dallas needs to bring some youth to the wide receiver position. Bowe is fast and sure-handed, and he'll be able to swoop in and catch many of the balls that bounce off Owens' brick hands before they hit the ground.
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Ted Ginn Jr. can run, that's for sure.
With Dante Hall traded away, the Chiefs desperately need someone to run around wildly in circles.
24. New England Patriots: Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Tom Brady wants him on the Patriots because he heard Nelson has an extensive baby-sitting background. He also fills a need for New England in the secondary, but Nelson's baby-sitting skills supersede anything football related.
25. New York Jets: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
The Jets don't want or even need Ross, but the NFL draft is all about concealing your hand, and this pick by Eric Mangini will really flummox his rivals.
26. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami
The good news for Meriweather is that he gets to play for a consistent winner. The bad news is that Eagles rookies are responsible for cleaning Donovan McNabb's vomit bucket.
27. New Orleans Saints: Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State
Posluszny is not only a good player but also a good person. No doubt he would play an active role in rebuilding New Orleans. For example, his head could be used as a cinderblock.
28. New England Patriots: Undisclosed
In a coup for Belichick, he will keep New England's second draft pick a secret from the rest of the league. He will disclose only that the selected player suffered an injury upon getting drafted and will be listed as "questionable" from Week 1 through the remainder of his career.
29. Baltimore Ravens: Justin Blalock, G, Texas
Blalock is a need pick for the Ravens because they plan to use an 11-man offensive line this year, hoping to get Steve McNair through another year without a major injury.
30. San Diego Chargers: Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
Jarrett's 40 time is slow, but he has an upside San Diego will be happy to take a chance on. And, heck -- if he doesn't pan out, no harm no foul. The Chargers have managed fine without any threatening wide receivers for 20 years.
31. Chicago Bears: Jon Beason, LB, Miami
Beason gives Chicago some insurance if Lance Briggs doesn't suit up for the Bears this season. Although with Beason being from Miami, he probably has a healthy enough ego to hold out, too.
32. Indianapolis Colts: Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
When you are the defending Super Bowl champs and have the last pick in the first round, you don't draft for need; you draft the best player available and hope he adds depth. That's the strategy the Colts will employ here. Although it will have a slight tweak, as Tony Dungy will make sure his team drafts the best straight player available.
DJ Gallo is the founder and sole writer of the sports satire site SportsPickle.com. He is also a regular contributor to ESPN The Magazine and has written for The Onion and Cracked. His first book -- "SportsPickle Presents: The View from the Upper Deck" -- will be in stores in May. Preorder is available here.