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The King of Fighters '98
Clark by Gunsmith
Version: 0.2 | Updated: 10/11/99 | Search Guide | Bookmark Guide
---------------------------------Clark Guide by Gunsmith v 0.2
In it's current condition, this guide can be used
for KOF '98 (Neo Geo, Arcade, PSX, DC) and KOF '99
This document is copyright protected and only to be
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distribute for profit or package with pirate/
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Printed 17th September 1999 Gunsmith, Wu-Tech Corp. UK. 1999
2nd Edition printed 19th September 1999
- Ground based Attack
- Anti Air Attack
- Anti- Anti Attack
- Desperation Moves
=-Appendix A (Ref)
=-Appendix B (Credits)
Clark Steel (*0). The mercenary from Brazil, born in the United
States. A heavily muscled man in combat trousers and a vest
with a cap and sunglasses to hide his ever cool expression.
More Bio and story stuff later...
Beginner's Guide:
Do HCF+D when opponent is close. Throw out stand D and Low D
Advanced Guide:
-----------------------------------------Ground Based Attacks:
Listed in order of importance.
Stand D (Far): High Priority, fast and snubs many other pokes.
It's also good for making hoppers think twice, when used just
as they start jumping (or even if they hop back). Remember
its range hits opponents who are just about to jump or land...
Use to scare opponents into blocking, so you can start to apply
Clark's mind games (see "Strategies" section). The Stand D
is so fast that even if you miss with it and someone rolls/
dodges (not dodge attack) past it you can simply normal throw
them [Fwd +D].
Stand C (Close): HIGH Priority move used for combo starters. You
can use this on a waking up opponent without fear, unless your
opponent has good timing and an autoguarded DP attack. Wherever
you connect with the first hit of the Stand C, you can combo
with HCF + D.
HCF + D: Clark's throw. It's range is approximately the same as
his stand A. If his stand A can connect, so can the throw. Note
that the range increases when used as a counter- ie: used a
millisecond after the opponent tries to attack. In '98
(not definetely sure in '99) if the opponent starts a ground
ticking combo (which you're blocking) which links PROPERLY
the CPU will block for you the remaining hits. However, if you
can anticipate the ticking will end in a badly timed combo and
the opponent will still be in range, execute HCF+D WHILE
blocking- in fact, do it even if you're getting hit. The
amount of times people have done a low B which hits me and
then all they hear is "ORIYA!"... of course this isn't guaranteed.
Just try it out on poorly skilled opponents for some fun.
QCF + C(Flash Elbow): Used after [HCF+D]- the timing is as the
opponent hits Clark's shoulders. However if you time it as
the opponent hits the floor you will miss and the opponent
will get up after you. If done after a succession of well
timed hits, the opponent will simply expect to be hit. This
is when you simply do [HCF+D] or if you have a stock, [HCBx 2 +C]
as you get up from the missed Flash Elbow.
This works effectively as a wake up counter. This is based
upon the idea that the opponent simply stands there like
a dumb idiot waiting for the flash elbow. When you miss
the flash elbow, the opponent is fully able to combo you,
so use sparingly.
DP + D: The counter move of Clark's arsenal. It will counter
pretty much anything. It has a split second startup in which
opponents can throw Clark, but otherwise its a guaranteed
throw. Use when you think your opponent is going to attack
you with something other than a throw.
Stand C (Far): Slower than the Stand D but has a hand's
more range. Use when you've convinced the opponent that you
only use Stand D. In '99 This has changed from a backhand
to a standard punch. I don't use this, at the moment.
QCF + A/C: These moves only work if an opponent tries to attack
at the last second as they see this move coming. In '98,
it was better as Clark was silent and simply ran with his
standard animation. In '99, he puts his hands up to make
it more obvious. If opponents sees this move coming, they
can hit you with a variety of attacks. However, if they
try something at the last second, as Clark is about to touch
them, then they will get hit and Clark can apply either of
his follow-ups.
Fwd B:
I only use this in the '98 mind game. Stand C, Fwd B (all hit
not blocked by opponent) QCF A (which misses) HCF+ D or HCB
----------------------------------------Ducking Based Attacks:
Low B: Used to start combo from a mind game or when someone's
poking you and you think they're going to do an overhead.
In '98, you could block and hammer on the button, allowing you
to block things like flying kicks and low B, A chains while
your attack would be executed at the next available time
ie: when the opponent walks, jumps, moves after poking.
Low D: Fat chunky sweep. It seems quite slow to me, but it
doesn't stop people trying to walk over it or jump past it...
Low A/ Low C:
I simply don't use these attacks apart from the fact that
I'll apply them randomly in a safe situation just to
hopefully confuse/scare the opponent.
Clark doesn't have an instant high priority Anti-Air attack,
which proves his downfall when attacked by an offensive hopper
eg. Kyo... but you can try with these....
Jump A: Fast + High priority so this is the attack to use in
the air if you're not sure what the opponent is going to do.
Stand D: If you can walk backwards so they land in front of
you not on top of you, then you can use this effectively.
Time it as they are about to land.
Jump D: It's almost instant and aims upwards. High Priority.
BUT you have to use from a hop's distance. You want the
opponent to be higher in the air for most effective use.
When pinned in the corner, it's not fast enough to use against
a fast jumper like Kyo.
Jump C: If you hop at the same time as the opponent from a
hop or jump and anticpate you will meet at the same height
in the air this is the move to use.
Stand A: You've got to be close. If you're very close
and have no time to jump, use this. Chancy but at least
you'll get a counter hit and not get comboed. It's better
than blocking the hit- as this gives the opponent time
to breathe and try their own mind games.
DP+ D: Use at the last second against air attacks that
will just miss your face. Note that its slow and
only works if the opponent wants to poke after landing
from their air attack. If they do an empty hop and hop
again or simply hop back you are open to attack. Also,
hoppers with high priority air attacks will leave you
no time to effect the [DP+D] - you'll just get hit.
DP+ C: If some idiot makes an obvious high jump with time to
spare, hit them with this to make them think twice about
doing something so stupid. You could have hit them with
Jump D, but this has more style (and damage). Of course,
apply the Flash Elbow... then start (yes you've guessed it)
Clark's mind games.
Clarkification: Use [DP + C] to hit jumpers NOT hoppers.
Well that's how I use it. I've seen it used like
an instant and deep anti-air attack but I can't
figure out how to do this properly. It can hit
hoppers at the top height of their "hop" but every time
I use at such I get kicked in the face. Oh well
back to the drawing board.
A (rapid): If you were fast enough to press this button
against a hopper, you might win. I'm not fast enough
to have my finger poised over the A button ready
to rapidly press it 4 times before Kyo hops all over
my ass.
--------------------------------------------------Air attacks:
Use Jump D when certain to get a combo.
Otherwise stick with Jump A. It's safer...
--------------------------------------------Anti Anti Attacks:
Jump A: You want to hit the opponent a millisecond
after they try to counter attack you.
EG: Yuri wants to use Low C to counter you from the air.
If she does Low C as you are at the peak of your jump
you have to do yours just after- however when you land
you can't combo.
If Yuri does her Low C at the last second and you
will hit deep with the jump A, then you can get a counter
and combo.
You can avoid the first scenario by jumping on
a waking opponent slightly late. Trying to hop or
jump against a standing opponent will incur the
first scenario.
Jump CD: It's slow but it will knock out pretty much
anything and get a counter against DP attacks.
Just remember against Jumping opponents you want to
be higher at the time of contact.
Stand C: HIGH Priority move. Use without fear and
even if you know you're going to get hit by a DP.
Why? Because there's a chance they will try again
next time so you block instead and counter...
--------------------------------------------Desperation Moves:
HCB HCB + A/C : The only DM of Clark's arsenal of er... 2
DMs that you want to use. When you have a stock and have
time (eg: on a waking opponent or when you're blocking an
opponent's attack that has eons of recovery time or just
find yourself standing in front of someone who's just
executed a Haoshikoken and rolled past it...) combo the
Standing C with this DM by performing [HCB + C, HCB + C].
You can perform the low B, low A/Stand A, HCBx2 + A
combo with the same shortcut.
You can still apply the running DM method by executing thus:
[HCB Fwd Fwd HCB + A/C]. Clark will run forward and do
the DM. However most veterans won't fall for this and
simply jump. You want to catch opponents as they
BEGIN to attack...
You'd be suprised how many opponents get irked by a
walking Clark. Perform the same technique at close
range by simply [HCB, Fwd (to walk a step forward)
Also remember that this DM is a grab. If you perform
this just after an opponent BEGINS an attack, it's
range increases and it will grab anyone in it's path.
Yes you can grab Ryoku Ranbus etc.
[Stand C, HCF + D, QCF + A]
Your standard combo which you will see a lot of...
-----------------Strategies/ Mind Games-----------------------
You can replace HCF + B/D with HCF + A/C or HCB HCB + A/C.
Obviously, every opponent is different so mix up techniques to
your best judgement. Good Luck!
-----------------------------------------------------Anti Air:
On a high jumper, do Jump A/D then run forward;
Jump D ----> C, HCF + D, QCF + A
----> Low B, Low A, HCF + D, QCF + A
----> Pause - then HCF + D or DP + D
Thesis: The first option, the opponent tries to
counter. The second option, the opponent tries to block
high. The third option is for opponents who block.
-------------------------------------------On Waking Opponent:
Stand a pace back. You are still in range for Clark's
Stand C and any of his throws.
Stand C, HCF + D, QCF + A.
If the opponent blocks you are pushed back safely out
of range for any immediate counter.
Low D:
No real use apart from making the opponent want to
block low next time he gets up... so then you do
something else, like...
DP + D: Hohoho. Some people call this move cheap.
Well, that's tough. People say all kinds of things-
WHEN THEY LOSE. Anyway, use this a split second
after they fully get up.
Do nothing: Believe me, it works. At that range
you're safe to do anything you want. What you want
is for the opponent to freak out and try to poke.
That's when you do any of the above.
Jump and hop A into combo as they get up.
Now if you're facing an opponent who does not
have a instant anti air attack (eg: Kyo DP + A)
then mix this tactic with an empty hop, HCF + D
or empty hop, low B into combo or even
empty hop into normal throw (Fwd C/D).
Note you have to convince the opponent you have
the timing to hit them exactly as they get
up, so tag them with some hop A, Stand Cs
(even if blocked). Then you have a much
better chance of catching them with an empty
----------------------------Standing Close to waking opponent:
Keep that Stand C handy. You're at more risk
here. But you can try this below.
Low B, Low A (optional), HCF+ D, QCF + A.
Use at the last moment if you think your opponent will
block high. They will if you keep using the Stand C.
Don't forget to duck at the last second as they
are getting up to apply the combo.
Low B, Low A (not combo), pause, HCBx2 + A
If your opponent thinks you've messed up and tries to poke,
you'll catch them with the DM.
------------------------------------------Offensive Counters:
Remember you can use these against another grappler...
Situation 1: Opponent lands an air attack that you block.
-[HCF + D] If they jump again upon landing, you're open
to combo.
Situation 2: Opponent stands over you, waiting for you
to get up.
-[HCF + D] If they jump again then you're open to combo-
-[DP + C] however you can do this instead heheheh...
Situation 3: Kyo/Iori etc (like who?) is hopping at you
repeatedly in the corner.
-[Panic?] This is your chance for credit in this faq.
The only thing I can think of is get a
lucky stand/ hop back A. If you have
a stock and less than half energy use a
CD counter. Push the barstards back and
get those mind games in order!!!
Situation 4: Ralf wants to play "tag knuckle"
-[Stand D] Heheh. Ralf does have recovery after
a missed [Stand C far] so walk forward
and let him taste boot. After a (blocked)
jump A and a low B, the average Ralf
will attempt a low C. You can time a
run forward, [close C, HCF + D] which
will counter and connect BUT DAMN you
have to be brave!
Situation 5: Hmmm anything else?
Anti Air : To counter an attack from the air
Anti - Anti : To counter a counter-move
Poke : To attack the opponent with an intent to harass
rather than combo...
Snub : To outprioritise another move.
Empty Hop : To hop and not attack from the air.
-----------------------Appendix A-----------------------------
(*1) Gamest Mook 195: The King of Fighters 1999
Shinseisha 1999 Japan
(*0) Clark Steel, The King of Fighters and any other
characters from that game mentioned are copyright
1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999 SNK Corporation.
-----------------------Appendix B----------------------------
Gunsmith : http://w3.to/wu-tech/ : Author
quang : For getting confused by the mind games
I'll ignore any emails covering information I already know,
so don't get offended if you send me something and it appears
in the next update without a credit to you. This is the
first version and I have other stuff to add. Please
wait for the version 1.0 before mailing unless you think
I reeeeally got to know something...
Next Update: Clark as a Striker. Armor Mode Tactics.
Counter Mode Tactics. Using Dodge Attack. Combos?
ahh who needs em?
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I'm sharing with you today my very favorite cookie in the entire universe… the cookie I've loved the most since I was just a little girl: Snickerdoodles.
My mother made this recipe often when I was growing up, so I suppose I became enamored with them at a very early age. The draw most certainly must have been the sugar and cinnamon exterior, or the crunch of the cookie, or maybe it was the intrigue of the craggy cracks formed within the cookie…
…or maybe it was the tangy flavor of added Cream of Tartar. I've seen a few recipes for Snickerdoodles floating around that don't have any Cream of Tartar in them. Just so you know… those aren't snicker doodles! Traditional Snickerdoodle recipes knix baking powder and use a combination of baking soda and cream of tartar as a leavening agent instead. But Cream of Tartar does much more than that… it imparts a tangy flavor to the cookie, making it recognizable as "the Snickerdoodle."
There's are a couple more ingredients that make a Snickerdoodle a Snickerdoodle for me. The first is shortening. I'm not one to ever really use shortening in any recipes, let alone cookie recipes. But for these cookies, they are the key to making them crispy and wonderful.
And of course a good roll in sugar and cinnamon is the key to the crunchy, cinnamony sweet exterior.
When they're baked, Snickerdoodles crackle apart. It's their signature look.
You know how every fingerprint is unique? Every crackly Snickerdoodle is unique too. They just sort of crack every which way. Okay by me.
Gosh I love these guys. How about you… are you a Snickerdoodle fan or do you have another classic favorite?
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 20 min + chilling time
Cook Time: 10 min
These bring back childhood memories. I love the flavor that the cream of tartar gives in this cookie recipe.
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together shortening, sugar and eggs.
2. In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and stir into wet mixture. Chill dough in refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon/sugar. Use your hands to roll cookie dough into small balls (about 1 1/2 Tablespoons each). Roll balls in the cinnamon/sugar, and place on ungreased baking sheet- about 2 inches apart
5. Bake 8-10 minutes until cookies are flattened and look crinkly. Let cool on cookie sheets at least 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
*For the rolling sugar: You'll have leftover sugar to throw away after rolling. I call for more than needed because I like to have a good puddle to roll them around in. Use less sugar if you don't want the waste.
Source: RecipeGirl.com
If you're a fan of other Snickerdoodly things, here are some other recipes that might interest you:
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
Toffee- Chip Snickerdoodles
Maple Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Snickerdoodle Blondies
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Yes! Snickerdoodles have always been my favorite, too. I agree – ones without the cream of tartar are NOT true snickerdoodles. I'm so glad you pointed that out. I was actually smiling when I scrolled down to see the cream of tartar McCormick's bottle:-) My mom always made these, too.
These look great and ironically, last week I posted a recipe for Snickerdoodles w/ white choc chips and did a ton of research on what constitutes a sugar cookie vs. a snickerdoodle and the cream of tartar/baking soda/powder factors were mentioned.
It may not be technically a snickerdoodle b/c I didnt use cream of T, but honestly, they taste just like Mrs. Field's snickerdoodles from the mall, which is all I cared to duplicate 🙂
These look such a gorgeous golden brown colour and I love how they crack! I don't think I've ever had a snickerdoodle but I'm so wanting to try them now!
Snicks are definitely one of my favorite cookies, too! They're just so comforting. Great winter cookies, in my opinion.
Snickerdoodles are my husband's favorite! Those brown butter snickerdoodles sound amazing too!
I still haven't made snickerdoodles! OR tried them. Weird.
I totally agree….you need Cream of Tartar! one snicker doodles!
love snickerdoodles! Although the kind I've made don't have cream of tartar, so I'll have to try this one so that I can see the difference 🙂
LOVE!! These are definitely a favorite around here. I firmly believe that no cookies smell better baking than Snickerdoodles.
Did you know that Martha Stewart's Snickerdoodle recipe has NO Cream of Tartar? It's true. And she calls herself an expert!! hmph
Beautiful color on them & I love how they all look a little different after they bake! Could go for a few with my coffee right now!
Definitely one of my favorites…these look like perfect snickerdoodles, Lori!
I've never tried snickerdoodles before – I think you've just inspired me to make some!
I am a huge fan of snickerdoodles. A chewy cookie covered in cinnamon and sugar… how could they possibly be bad?!
LOVE your Brown Butter Snickerdoodle recipe…it has become my go-to, all time favorite cookie recipe. I love that melting the butter ahead of time erases the issue of the cookies spreading too much. And the nutty flavor…oh, my.
And, I agree with you about the cream of tartar. Without it, all you have is a sugar cookie!
They are especially tasty with a dab of strawberry jam on top before you bake them!
Snickerdoodles are my absolute favorite cookie. They are so simple, yet so delicious! I'll have to try this recipe.
It must be a snickerdoodle-y kind of week because I made snickerdoodles this week also! I've been craving them. They really are the most comforting of all cookies.
I almost forgot about Snickerdoodles since I've had to stay Gluten free, but not quite. That wonderful smell is with me still….
There must be a way and I will search for it. Gluten Free Snickerdoodles! Where do I start?
A great way to end the day would be a tall glass of milk and a few of these delicious cookies! I have all these ingredients on hand and look forward to whipping up a batch of these tasty cookies this weekend!
Snickerdoodles are my favorites!!!! And you're right about cream of tartar….there is a distinct flavor that it imparts. Gotta uses cream of tartar. 🙂
Does cream of tartar get old? I think I have my little jar for about 2 years now??
I love Snickerdoodles, there one of my favorite cookies! Just a perfect, simple recipe!
These look perfect!
I love Snickerdoodles! I grew up in a house that always had a full cookie jar, and most of the time it contained homemade Snickerdoodles. I think my mom made them so often because the ingredients were cheap and the recipe was easy. Plus, we all loved them. Beautiful pictures!
Snickerdoodles are just a classic! My son is obsessed with cinnamon, so these are hit in our house. I love them made into a sandwich cookie with Nutella in the middle!
Oh my they look so good !
I've never tasted snickerdoodles before but I want to, right now 😀 It's a very cute name and looks so delish!!
Temptations, ha!
Snickerdoodles have always been a favorite of mine, as well. I think I'm way past due for making a batch. Thanks for the reminder…my tummy is growling!
As I was reading your post, I learned something new! I did not know Cream of Tartar imparted a tangy taste! I've just googled it, and I had no idea of the different uses for this ingredient that I've NEVER used! It's now at the top of my shopping list. Thank you 🙂
it should come as no surprise that these are my favorite cookies. 🙂
Can butter flavored shortening be used??
Snickerdoodles are my little guy's favorite and I can't resist them fresh out of the oven!
Hi Lori, can i substitute the shortening for butter? My son LOVES snicker-doodle cookies but I'm a little eerie @ shortening.
OK…..Thanks LORI…..:)
It is so funny because I made these this week too!!! I got a recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook that was little different then yours above but still used cream of tartar which I had to go to the store to get 🙂 Mine was half shortening and half butter which I thought was interesting because I don't remember that in other recipes. They are my husbands favorite ones so they were a special treat for him when he got home from work. I think that they are yummy too but I would always pick something with chocolate first 🙂
Snickerdoodles are my most fave cookie too, but I hardly ever make them. Now I'm totally craving them!
Oh Lori… I've NEVER had a snickerdoodle: i'm so ashamed!! Time to get baking a batch, eh?
oh these are great snickerdoodles and soooo simple. Great recipe..thank YOU!
I've made the snickerdoodles but I put a little chunk of a snickers bar inside before rolling…. delicious!
I haven't had a snickerdoodle since I was little, but I do remember my mom putting cream of tartar in hers. I was looking at several recipes and some of them omitted it, I will try yours and see how they come out. I promised a batch for a friend. Thanks.


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Joanne's strengths are working collaboratively to motivate and empower staff to promote excellence in teaching, leading and learning; setting high standards for all. As a confident, dynamic, and articulate facilitator, Joanne offers authentic critical friendship, future focused practices, and a solution focused approach to problem solving. Joanne is versatile, adaptable and a lifelong learner.
Joanne's M.EdLM focused on the 'Appraisal of Middle Leaders'. This equipped her with critical skills in utilising productive dialogue, leadership development and effective appraisal practice.
As an experienced leader and educator, Joanne draws on over 15 years' curriculum and pastoral experiences across the sector, having taught most subjects, including English and Media Studies. Joanne draws on her experiences as foundation staff member of the first purpose built Junior High School. As an educational leader, Joanne worked hard to create an Innovative Learning Environment within a traditional classroom setting, equipping her team with innovative practice to empower all learners.
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Emerging Leaders Summit, Auckland and Wellington
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Future Education and Technology Summit, Auckland
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DEANZ Conference, Hamilton
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Cardno & Robson (2016) Realising the Value of Performance Appraisal for Middle Leaders in New Zealand Secondary Schools. Research in Educational Administration & Leadership, 1 (2), 229-254.
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Jeanne Lindsay recalls how society shunned pregnant teens in 1972 when she began teaching such youth at what is now Tracy High Continuation School in Cerritos. The public largely thought of teen pregnancy as a "contagious" condition, Lindsay remembered. Accordingly, pregnant girls were not allowed to attend traditional high schools once they started to show. And literature for mothers-to-be never addressed the unique needs of teen parents, she said.
Despite the ostracism such teens faced, "I discovered these young women really wanted to learn," Lindsay said. "They wanted diplomas so their babies would be proud of them. They wanted desperately to be good moms. They were willing to read college textbooks on the developing child."
To meet the needs of the teens in her care, Lindsay began writing materials specifically for pregnant and parenting youth. This led her in 1977 to start the publishing company Morning Glory Press Inc., which contains a series of books for pregnant and parenting teens. In the decades since its start, Morning Glory's teen pregnancy series has sold a million books in both English and Spanish. Now 84, Lindsay is closing the business she's run on the property of her Buena Park home for decades.
The company's earliest books dealt with such issues as the adoption process for birth mothers and managing pregnancy in the teen years.
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That book, "Pregnant Too Soon: Adoption Is an Option," was well-received, so Lindsay continued publishing a series of books about teen pregnancy. Today, the title of her first book makes Lindsay cringe. In retrospect she feels, "Who am I to tell someone they're pregnant too soon?"
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In 1988, Lindsay left teaching to give Morning Glory her full attention. But she's maintained contacts in Cerritos, including Katie Placido, the current coordinator of ABC Unified's teen parent program. The program accepts teens from ABC schools and surrounding districts without a specific academic plan for pregnant youth. Today pregnant students have the option of staying in traditional school or enrolling in the teen parent program, which accommodates about 125 students yearly, including teen dads, according to Placido. She said the students appreciate the Morning Glory books, especially because they feature interviews with former teens from ABC Unified.
"They really feel a connection because there's references to former students who were in their shoes," Placido said.
The teens also like that the books speak to their experiences. Placido said that even today there is a dearth of literature written for pregnant and parenting teens. Instead, such books cater to adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, she said.
"They're not addressing the special needs group that are teens and also parents," Placido said. "They are a special needs group with few resources that address those special needs. … They're making adult decisions at a young age."
That's why Lindsay didn't just teach the students in the program about pregnancy and parenting but also about life skills such as how to balance a checkbook, recalled Pat Alviso, who worked with Lindsay for decades, taking over as coordinator for the teen parenting program after Lindsay's departure. In math class, the pregnant teens also learned how to budget, using a workbook developed by Lindsay called "Will the Dollars Stretch?"
"She was able to really make that a popular course," Alviso said.
In the '70s, when Lindsay and Alviso first began working together, pregnant teens were often urged to marry and spend their time in school learning "to knit and sew, so they could be good wives," Alviso said. But Lindsay developed a full range of academics for the young expectant mothers.
"She had a book on marriage, if you really want to consider marriage," Alviso said.
But Lindsay did not believe a walk down the aisle was in the best interests of all young moms, especially because many teens who married ended up divorcing when their children were still infants or toddlers, Alviso said.
Not only didn't Lindsay treat marriage as a panacea for teen moms, she also didn't judge them for becoming parents at young age, according to Alviso.
Rather, she wrote "student-oriented books done from a high school point of view without any moralizing," Alviso said.
Lindsay pointed out that she's made some missteps over the years. Initially all of the books she wrote were directed at teen mothers, but when a male student criticized her for this, she developed materials for teen fathers as well.
To make Morning Glory a success, Lindsay said she also had to learn to market and promote books, which she'd never done. She learned to send review copies of her books out and to attend various conferences across the country. She also got involved with organizations invested in the issue of teen pregnancy, such as the group now known as the Healthy Teen Network.
Speaking to teen parents about their experiences, learning business marketing and being involved in the community all played roles in maintaining Morning Glory over the years.
"I still can't believe I fell into this at work," Lindsay said of her career in publishing. "I've had a wonderful time."
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Four Outstanding Nurses Recognized By March of Dimes for Dedication to Maternal and Infant Health
Jun 19, 2013, 07:00 ET from March of Dimes
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four exceptional nurses have been awarded nursing scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing.
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"These promising candidates are poised to make great strides in their fields, and the March of Dimes is proud to help them continue their education," says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. "We hope these scholarships will help them achieve their goals of improving the health of mothers and babies in their communities."
Nicole Carlson, MS, CNM, of Decatur, Georgia, is pursuing a doctorate in nursing at the University of Colorado in Denver. Ms. Carlson is focusing on the increased health risks obese women face during pregnancy, such as difficult labor, premature births, and unplanned cesarean deliveries. She hopes to improve labor management techniques for this group of women. Her research seeks to reduce risk factors, and contribute to better care for both mother and baby.
Kathleen Danhausen, SNM, MPH, of Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a master's of science in nursing with a specialization in nurse midwifery and family health at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Her goal is to address the roles social and environmental factors such as stress, poverty, and housing, play in pregnancy and parental care. Ms. Danhausen has volunteered extensively to provide low-income women with medical and prenatal care.
Samantha Port, MSN, MBA, RNC-OB, C-EFM, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, is pursuing a doctorate of nursing practice at Western Kentucky University. Her research focuses on the rates of cesarean deliveries in her home state of Kentucky, and how the rates both statewide and nationally have risen drastically. Ms. Port will examine possible nursing interventions to decrease these rates of cesarean deliveries in order to help more women have full term pregnancies and healthy babies.
Donna Schminkey, PhDc, MPH, RN, CNM, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking to obtain her doctorate in nursing from the University of Virginia. She is specializing in multidisciplinary research on how social, emotional, and psychological factors influence the biological processes of birth, including the social and psychological impacts of tobacco use during and after pregnancy, and its effect on babies. She has more than 26 years of experience in nursing and midwifery.
Qualified applicants for the March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarships are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level. Applicants must be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applications for the 2014 scholarships will be available this fall on the March of Dimes website at marchofdimes.com/scholarship, or by calling the March of Dimes at (914) 997-4609. Applications are due January 15, 2014.
In 2013, the March of Dimes celebrates its 75th Anniversary and its ongoing work to help babies get a healthy start in life. Early research led to the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines that all babies still receive. Other breakthroughs include new treatments for premature infants and children with birth defects. Nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States each year and for the past 75 years, the March of Dimes has helped each and every one of them through research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.
The March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premiere event, March for Babies©, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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- The Movie Itself
- 4.5 Stars
- HD Video Quality
- 4.5 Stars
- HD Audio Quality
- 5 Stars
- Supplements
- 4.5 Stars
- High-Def Extras
- 2.5 Stars
- Bottom Line
- Worth a Double-Dip
Monsters, Inc: Collector's Edition
- Street Date:
- February 19th, 2013
- Reviewed by:
- Luke Hickman
- Review Date: 1
- February 21st, 2013
- Movie Release Year:
- 2001
- Studio:
- Pixar
- Length:
- 92 Minutes
- MPAA Rating:
- Rated G
- Release Country
- United States
Editor's Notes
Please note that portions of this review also appear in Aaron Peck's review of the 2009 Blu-ray release of 'Monsters,' Inc. and in Luke Hickman's review of the 2013 3D Blu-ray release.
The Movie Itself: Our Reviewer's Take
The first time I saw 'Monsters, Inc.' I was living in England. An acquaintance had given (and I stress given) us a pirated VHS copy of the film. Someone had video recorded the movie in the theater on a home camera and made tapes of it. I tell this story, because even with the loud screeching sound that was being emitted by the tape, the overall blurriness of the picture, the child crying loudly in the background, and the abnormally tall silhouette head that was covering the lower right of the movie screen I still LOVED this movie.
Once we got a chance to find a proper cinema to go to, we went and saw 'Monsters, Inc.' in all its big screen glory. I found it to be, and still think of it as, the most inventive and creative film done by Pixar thus far. Is it my favorite? I wouldn't say so, but I think that the creativity expressed has yet to be rivaled throughout Pixar's glorious reign as CGI animation king.
Monsters live in a parallel world to humans. Their only passage into that world is through the closet doors of small children. It just so happens that the screams emitted by children after seeing a monster emerge from their closet are the power that lights the cities of Monstropolis.
Sulley (voiced by John Goodman), a giant blue monster is thick fur and ridges on his back like a dragon, is at the top of his scaring game. He's about to break the all-time scare record. His assistant, Mike, is made up of a single eyeball and a dry Billy Crystal wit. Hot on Sulley's tail (literally) is Randall, a chameleon-like monster who is vying for the leader board position for most scares.
With little exposition, Pixar creates a world in which we know exactly what is happening without them telling us anything. Doors run along a conveyor belt, and lock into place. Once switched on these doors are magically transformed into portals of fear, sending monsters straight into the rooms of children all around the world. It's such a simple concept, but the creativity that it took to execute this is out of this world. In the simplest of ways, like a child's sock getting stuck on the back of a furry monster, and the subsequent freak out from the surrounding monsters we realize that monsters are just as afraid of kids as kids are of monsters. What a perfect storyline.
Goodman and Crystal are perfectly matched here. The best one-two punch in Pixar animation up until Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai in 'Up.' The animation at the time of its release was like nothing that had ever been seen before. How the hair on Sulley moved and appeared to be alive with every step he took was a monumental achievement in CGI animation.
'Monsters, Inc.' was an instant classic as soon as it hit theaters, and has only gotten better with age. The creativity involved with the film is astounding, the writing is clever, the story is perfect and the characters are loveable. Children and adults alike can sit down and enjoy this film again and again for years to come.
The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
The biggest surprise about the new 3D Blu-ray re-release of 'Monsters, Inc.' is that even the 2D edition gets new content, visual enhancements, and audio upgrades. Included in this set are two BD-50s (one with the main feature and a few extras, and another loaded with special features) and one DVD (the standard-def feature with commentary). A sticker on the slip cover entices you by promoting the included special sneak peak at this summer's 'Monsters University' – which is slightly bogus because of where this special feature is located on the discs. You have to go to the special features menu of disc 1, select Sneak Peeks and re-watch all of the pre-menu trailers again (or skip past them one by one) to get to it. The only features missing from the previous Blu-ray release are the introduction from director Pete Docter and the Ride and Go Seek walk through.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
'Monsters, Inc' has been given a superb near-perfect 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer. When it comes to fine details and textures, it almost looks like Pixar has gone back and upped the animation just to make it look even better. If you thought that Sully's fur was phenomenally detailed and lifelike before, it appears even more so here. Randall's scales appear even more bumpy and defined than ever. One area that was certainly updated was the video quality of the 'For the Birds' Pixar short. I went back and compared the quality of the two different Blu-ray releases and 'For the Birds' has definitely had animation updates. Aliasing telephone wires are no more, and the texture of the birds' features is even more detailed and elaborate than before.
The colors have never been more vibrant than they are now. Detail is maxed out. The darker splotches on Mike have never been clearer. Blacks are deep and rich, while contrast is perfect. Edges are clearly defined, and the film is free from digital artifacts like banding, crushing, or blocking.
'Monsters Inc.' is about as good as it gets on Blu-ray. For the most part it's perfect demo material. Like Aaron, I really wanted to give it a five-star video rating, but one technical still quibble holds this transfer back from absolute perfection - aliasing. The fine fringe hairs on Sulley's body cause it, as do a few other instances of fine lines moving on the screen (door frames, paper ends, etc.). Having recently watched 'Ice Age 3' where most of the main characters have fine fringe hairs without any aliasing problems, I couldn't let something like that pass by without letting readers know about it. Be it known though, that the aliasing problem is the one and only annoyance in this otherwise beautiful high definition transfer of one of Pixar's greatest films.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
I didn't expect this upgrade, but 'Monsters, Inc.' has scrapped the lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio mix for an active 7.1 Dolby TrueHD one – and it's brilliant. If you thought the 5.1 mix was perfect, just wait until you hear how much more inclusive this sound can be.
Just like the previous 5.1 mix, the audio track harbors not one single imperfection. Disney and Pixar have created an engrossing soundtrack that sucks you into the film and never lets go. Surround channels are alive for the entirety of the movie.
The loud obvious sounds are just as impressionable as the smaller subtle ones. As Mike, Sulley, and Boo fly through the door vault while being chased by Randall, doors whoosh by you on every side, making you feel like you're hanging on with the heroes. When Sully and Mike enter the main lobby of Monsters, Inc. for the first time, you can hear individual monsters walking (or oozing) through the echoey space even though they may never be seen on screen.
The LFE output is another point of perfection. Some of the deep bass will literally shake your room. The bass is deep and clear without being overpowering. Panning effects, like a helicopter flying in from out of scene, are completely immersing. The front and center channels handle the dialogue and front-centric effects with precision. This is a completely enveloping audio presentation from beginning to end that has only been made better by a 7.1 upgrade.
The Supplements: Digging Into the Good Stuff
After reviewing 'Snow White,' and wading through all of the special features housed there, I think that there can actually be too many special features. This version of 'Monsters, Inc.' is absolutely loaded with special material, but at times it can feel a bit like overload. Disney saw fit to include all the special features from the latest collector's edition of 'Monsters, Inc.' on DVD, but didn't give them the HD treatment. Overall, this is a stellar special features package, everything that you want to know about the making of the film is contain herein, but be warned that getting through each and every feature will take quite a while.
- Sneak Peeks (HD, Discs 1) – This is where the new 3-minute look at 'Monsters University' is hidden. You must first watch (or skip past) the original teaser for 'Monsters U' and the Blu-ray trailers for 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Wreck-It Ralph.' I don't recommend watching this mostly clip-free walk-through of the film with director Dan Scanlon because of how much of the film's plot it spoils. Following the 3-minute tease, you have to watch a Disney BD commercial, a Disneyland commercial, a TV spot for the Disney Channel's 'Jessie,' the trailers for Disney's upcoming 'Planes' and the Blu-ray trailer for 'Mulan.'
- Audio Commentary (Discs 1 and 3) - Pixar regulars Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter, and Lee Unkrich get together to talk about where the idea for 'Monsters, Inc.' came from, how it evolved over the years, and the different techniques that went into making it. These guys have some great charisma, and act like excited little kids when they're talking about their movie. These guys are fun to listen to, but also give a well informed commentary about this Pixar classic.
- Toy Story Toons: 'Partysaurus Rex' (HD, Disc 1, 7 min) – Get ready to revisit the world of 'Toy Story' again with 'Partysaurus Rex,' the new Pixar short that was attached to the brief theatrical release of 'Monsters, Inc. 3D.' After ruining the gang's fun, Rex is deemed a "party pooper" and left to play with Bonnie in the bath. We get another awesome sequence showing the kids' point of view playing with toys. Rex is left in the bath with the rest of the sad tub toys. All they want to do is party, but without arms, unless the tub is full of water, they're boringly confined to the dry bath. Proving that he's not a party pooper, Rex becomes "Partysaurus Rex," turning the water on and starting a rave with all the bath toys. Break out your glow sticks for the best 'Toy Story' short yet presented in 7.1 Dolby TrueHD.
- Short: For the Birds (HD, Discs 1, 3 min) – One of the best things about getting a catalog Pixar movie is remembering exactly which Pixar short was paired with the movie. I had totally forgot that 'For the Birds' was the short that accompanied 'Monsters, Inc.' It was a pleasant surprise to see one of my favorite Pixar shorts again – now with enhanced animation, video qualities and an optional director's commentary.
- Short: Mike's New Car (HD, Disc 1, 4 min) - This is the same little feature that was created for the first DVD release of 'Monsters, Inc.' It's pretty funny, and it's nice to have this one presented in HD. Too bad it's still in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Pixar Fun Factory Tour (HD, Disc 2, 4 min) - From one of the dated features on this release is this tour of Pixar studios. At the time it was new, but now it's been in use for the better part of a decade. It would have been cool to have this feature, paired with a new one, around the same length, showing us what the studios look like now and how they've changed.
- Story Featurettes (HD and SD, Disc 2, 22 min) – Co-director David Silverman kicks off these four featurettes by walking us through the process of how the 'Monsters, Inc.' story came about. We're given interview footage with the cast, filmmakers and studio heads. Included is the 14-minute original animated treatment (now in HD) - which has some major differences between the movie as we know it - and a scene pitch.
- Banished Concepts (HD, Disc 2, 10 min) - Five deleted scenes, some which actually offer fully rendered animation, are introduced one by one by Lee Unkrich.
- Storyboard to Film Comparison (HD, Disc 2, 16 min) I always like these types of features when dealing with an animated film. We can see exactly how storyboard art translates into the finished product by getting a split screen comparison of both of them playing out simultaneously.
- Designing Monstropolis (SD, Disc 2, 3 min) – Co-director David Silverman explains that creative process has to happen before the animation process. Get a little glimpse at how the monster's practical world was created.
- Set Dressing (SD, Disc 2, 3 min) - This featurette gives a little insight on how the filmmakers made different sets look like they have been lived in for a while (like Sulley's apartment). Great little featurette that gives us an idea of the kind of creativity that is needed to make a movie like this.
- Location Flyarounds (SD, Disc 2, 7 min) - Much like what was on the 'Wall-e' release, this gives us a complete view of the different sets used for the film without characters present.
- Monster File (SD, Disc 2, 7 min) - This featurette consists of two parts. The first part Cast of Characters is six minutes long and discusses the voices for the characters, they're designs and personalities. What Makes a Great Monster? is only one minute and gives us a brief glimpse into the art department and how they came up with some of the ideas behind the monsters. Too short to get really in depth though.
- Animation (SD, Disc 2, 26 min) - Six different featurettes are housed under this section. Animation Process is three minutes long and shows how animation progresses from rough drawings to the polished product we see on screen. Early Tests is eight minutes long and shows early animation tests and the evolution of characters from the movie. Opening Title Animation is two minutes and takes a look at the opening sequence of 2-D animation with the doors being shuffled around during the opening credits. Hard Parts is five minutes and delves into what it was like to animated some of the character's clothing and weird body parts. Shots Department is two minutes and gives yet more information on how hard it is to animate certain things that require a lot more detail. Production Demonstration is around six minutes and shows the complete progression of a scene from storyboards to the finished product.
- Music & Sound (SD, Disc 2, 7 min) - Monster Song is three minutes of John Goodman and Billy Crystal discussing and singing the song "If I Didn't Have You." Sound Design is about four minutes and gives us an idea how sound effects are added to the film and how they are created.
- Release (SD, Disc 2, 12 min) - Way too much EPK stuff here. Footage of the premiere of the film, TV spots, clip reels, merchandising mumbo jumbo…etc. This is about the most worthless extra section of them all. The only thing worth noting is the "outtakes" section that ran at the end of the film during its theatrical run.
- Monsters Only (SD, Disc 2, 12 min) - A few Japanese TV spots, a music video for "If I Didn't Have You," and a couple of weird interactive games for kids. Behind the Screams: On the Job with Mike & Sulley is three minutes and is in the "Monsters Only" section. Mike and Sulley give a little interview on what it's like working for Monsters, Inc. Orientation gives three more featurettes (sub menus inside of sub menus, it's getting confusing) Welcome to Monsters, Inc. is a one minute advertisement for the company, Your First Day is a three minute film on what to expect for your first day on the job, and History of the Monster World is an all too short (one minute) featurette giving us the differences between the monster world and the human world.
- Wrap-Up (SD, Disc 2, 1 min) - A nice little goodbye from the people involved with making the film.
- Art Gallery (HD, Disc 2) - Wow! Around 900 stills of various animation that goes along with the film. Very interesting stuff, but after about 150 or so, it just becomes too much.
HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There?
- Filmmakers Round Table (HD, Disc 1, 22 min) - Seriously the guys at Pixar have done more advertising for the Hidden City Café than the restaurant could ever dream of. The café is the one featured in one of the 'Wall-e' trailers. Now the crew gets back together to offer a round table discussion that is a Blu-ray exclusive. Just like the informative and cheerful commentary, this round table is more of the same loving banter about 'Monsters, Inc.' Pixar alumni Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, Darla K. Anderson, and Bob Peterson gather around to laugh, joke and discuss the film. It's a fantastic addition to the special features.
- Roz's 100 Door Challenge (HD, Disc 2) - Another Blu-ray exclusive, but this one is a little less interesting that the others. It's just an employee placement game to see where you'd best fit within the Monsters, Inc. organization. Could be fun for kids though.
Easter Eggs
From anywhere in the main menu of the special features disc (disc 2), if you push the cursor to the left, the "door" part of the menu contains different options. Four special features pop up, each one being interactive by having you flip through screen-by-screen:
- Employee Handbook - Flip through the Monsters, Inc. handbook and see ID cards for 18 characters, the "monster occupational safety & hazard poster," the "how to avoid injury" tip sheet, a child safety sheet, a cafeteria menu, an overview of how the doors work, Roz's tip sheet, a scare report and employee perks.
- Guide to "In" Jokes - Have all of Pixar's 21 secret nods spelled out for you. If you thought that the 'Toy Story' and 'Nemo' references were it, think again.
- Monster of the Month - The most pointless of them all, this is a single shot of the Monster of the Month wall at Monsters, Inc. There's nothing interactive about this easter egg.
- Scarer Cards - Check out 14 collectable trading cards for the main scarers of the film – "stale gum [not] included."
Final Thoughts
'Monsters, Inc.' is a classic, plain and simple. Like the Disney classics, it's a movie that will stand the test of time. It carries a near perfect video presentation that's simply brilliant. The brand new 7.1 audio mix makes for a superbly crafted, demo-worthy audio presentation. And a larger, dizzying amount of special features is included that will hold any fan over until 'Monsters University' opens. Although it already exists on Blu-ray, this is even more of a "must own" title than it was before - but if you're willing to double-dip for the upgrades, enhancements, and new special features, then I highly recommend spending the few extra bucks to get the 3D release. Either way, this is a recommended double-dip.
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"Slightly Bluesy" starts the recording, and it gives few hints of the fury and oblique harmonic sense to follow. Rather, with its tentative, rush-and-halt introduction, it serves as a means to introduce the interplay of Solal with the brothers Moutin, bassist François and drummer Louis. That's not to say that the piece proceeds without changes of mood, for it entirely consists of them throughout its four-and-a-half minutes. The listener can sense the impending changes as Solal outlines the changes as a cue for François to come in, just as unpredictable and technically ferocious as Solal. Generously, Solal features Louis at the beginning as one responds to the other in the unfolding narrative, Louis transforming from accompanist anticipating Solal's ideas to the other member of the dialogue as he feeds new thought to him.
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El Jefe turned me on to this place, so all the credit goes to him. Technically it's called North Dumpling House in English, but that name is not on their big yellow awning, and we didn't see anybody eating dumplings. There's no English on the awning except for the very faded words "Korean Restaurant," presumably from a former tenant. It's just east of Parsons Blvd. They're basically across from a Staples.
(In fact, I didn't even notice any dumplings on the menu until I looked more closely at the take-home menu later. It turns out there ARE dumplings on the menu, at least on the take-home one, way down at #89-91: mushroom dumplings, fish dumplings, and sour cabbage dumplings. And also #86, "shao mai (lamb meat)." I know what I'm trying next time.)
I'm not sure I remember everything we ordered, but my favorites were the "sour cabbage with bean noodles" (#36 on the take-home menu) and the mushroom salad (I can't ID this on the take-home -- maybe it's #61, "mixed mushroom?"). Both of these were amazing. I would have never ordered either of those on my own so I'm really glad I went with El Jefe et al. The mushrooms are the best I've ever eaten, no joke -- not that I'm any mushroom expert since I'm normally totally indifferent to mushrooms. The consistency was beautiful. They melt in your mouth. Same for the sour cabbage with bean noodles. I am not normally a huge fan of cabbage, especially since I spent several weeks in Russia back in the 90s and everything had cabbage in it, even the freaking pizza. But this was outstanding. I don't know how to describe it. Seems like it was mostly noodles and they just had a brilliant mouth-feel. (Warning to vegetarians: These dishes both had a little bit of chicken in them. I don't know why, as that was unnecessary.)
Another great dish was the squid salad (#20 I think). Really great squid.
We also had lamb with cumin and the fish fillets in hot chili oil. The fish had tons of Szechuan peppercorn. Yum! Very spicy. Loved it. The lamb was good, but I've had better elsewhere, such as at Little Pepper and maybe also Szechuan Gourmet and/or Lan Sheng. We couldn't taste any cumin.
We also got the lamb leg with spicy salt. This was not so much of a hit with most of us. It was OK. Not spicy or salty, as I recall. A bit bland compared to the other dishes. Maybe meat legs just aren't my kind of thing. Hmmm, I might be forgetting one other dish....
Oh and first they brought out two little dishes of banchan: Shredded carrots and some incredibly garlicky eggplant chunks. I love garlic so that eggplant was a favorite for me. Not everybody liked such a massive overdose of garlic though, IIRC.
They also brought us those sugary caramelized potato chunks for dessert, the ones you dip in cold water to make them crunchy. Those were great, even better than at Golden Palace, which was the last place I had that dessert.
I'm salivating over the things listed on the take-home menu. Some of them look unattractive too, but fascinating. I'm mystified by "corn dodger," which appears twice. It's $1. Since I loved the vegetables at this place, I want to try their fried string beans next time, and "tofu on the hot stone," and maybe the "spicy green bean jelly." And maybe chili shrimp, or sauteed shrimp, and "special mussel." Meanwhile I think I'll skip the "cattle blood vessel in cumin" and the "country sauteed blood with mashed garlic." And I still wonder what that mysterious "slip" dish was -- it's not on the take-home menu, just the in-house laminated menu, so I can't remember the full mystifying name. "Slip the meat home" or something like that? No, wait, that's not right -- that must be a product of my dirty mind! :)
Anyway, in summary, thanks El Jefe! I'm going back there soon! Too bad there are no tables that fit more than five people (and most are more like four-tops). Otherwise I'd try to organize a big group.
North Dumpling House
144-18 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354