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PISCATAWAY, NJ – After signing 14 players in early February – his largest and deepest recruiting class at Rutgers – head men's soccer coach Bob Reasso has added two more talented players in New Jersey native Nick LaBrocca (Howell, NJ) and Joe Donoho (Tampa, FL). Rutgers has now received commitments from 16 players, all of whom will attend Rutgers and begin playing soccer in the fall.
LaBrocca played scholastically at Christian Brothers Academy, where he served as team captain in 2002, guiding the team to a Parochial A State Championship. He started 67 consecutive games in the midfield for CBA and played in three-straight Parochial A State Championship games – winning titles in 2000 and 2002. As a senior, he registered five goals and 20 assists, helping CBA to a 19-3 record and a No. 5 ranking in The Star Ledger Top 20 poll. He earned First Team All-State honors by the Ledger and Associated Press and was the 2002 Shore Conference Player of the Year. A three-time First Team All-League selection, he also played club ball with Matchfit Academy Crew, which won the 2002 NJ State Cup Championship.
LaBrocca is the second NJ First Team All-State pick to sign with Rutgers, joining goalkeeper Lubos Ancin.
"We are delighted that Nick is coming to Rutgers," said Reasso. "He is a very technical player who is an outstanding passer of the ball. He is a player that we can play through in the midfield and he can turn that possession into chances for us. He should have an immediate impact on our program."
Donoho played basketball on the scholastic level, as soccer and basketball seasons ran concurrently in Tampa, FL. His club experience, however, is outstanding. Donoho played with the Tampa Bay Kickers, which won the 2002 State Championship in four of the last five seasons. Over the past four seasons, Donoho has played four different positions with the Kickers, including forward, center-midfield, sweeper and marking back. He also played football and was a two-year starter on the basketball team. He averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists a game as a senior and was a second team All-Area pick. He also played in the Tampa Bay All-Star Game following the season.
"Joe is an exceptional three sport athlete," said Reasso. "Our goal for recruiting this year was to get bigger, stronger and faster and Joe fits all those areas very well. He will compete for time at the center back position right away."
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Lubos Ancin GK Burlington, NJ Burlington
Ricardo Arenas F Guatemala City Mercer CC
Tommy Birch M/B Mechanicsburg, PA Cumberland Valley
William Chiles GK Silver Spring, MD Springbrook
Brinker Dailey MF Atlanta, GA Wesleyan
Joe Donahoe B Tampa, FL Jesuit
Jared Komar GK Hyde Park, NY FD Roosevelt
Nick LaBrocca M Howell, NJ Christian Bros. Acad.
Larry Mark M/F Beltsville, MD DeMatha Catholic
Tamer Mohamed MF Queens, NY Holy Cross
Lexton Moy B/M New York, NY Friends Seminary
Jason Pelletier B/M Middletown, PA Middletown
Warren Richards F Philadelphia, PA Friend's Central
Adam Sternberger M/F Petersburg, NJ Ocean City
Alieu Terry B/M Silver Spring, MD Montgomery Blair
Daniel Waldo B Bethesda, MD Walt Whitman


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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas believes he might have talked good friend Jarvis Moss into returning to the team rather than retiring.
Thomas, who attended the University of Florida with Moss and was in the same 2007 draft class, said he spoke with the defensive end/linebacker Sunday morning, one day after he left camp to ponder his NFL future.
Denver Broncos
2008 Statistics
Games/starts: 12/0
Tackles: 12
Sacks: 2.5
"I think he's going to turn around and come back soon," Thomas said. "He just wanted to prove to everybody that he's good. He's looking up now, so he's going to be back."
Moss, who turns 25 on Monday, has slipped down the Broncos' depth chart this season as he transitions from a pass rusher into an outside linebacker in the team's new 3-4 defense.
When training camp opened Friday, Moss praised the new scheme, saying "it's a brand new start for me."
The next day, he was gone.
So may be some of his money if Moss chooses to retire now.
Moss signed a nearly $15 million, five-year contract as the 17th overall draft pick in 2007, but the Broncos could try to recoup $3.6 million of his signing bonus. If Moss returns to the team and is cut -- a distinct possibility -- he would owe the Broncos nothing.
Moss hasn't returned messages from The Associated Press since leaving training camp.
While Moss is currently running fifth on Denver's depth chart at outside linebacker, he surely will drop even more once first-round draft pick Robert Ayers ends his holdout.
That Moss bolted from camp came as a surprise to Tim Crowder, a defensive end who's also making the switch from down lineman to outside linebacker.
"It's a good friend, but you never know what guys are thinking sometimes," said Crowder, whom the Broncos drafted in the second round in 2007. "He was doing a great job. He had a really, really good first day of practice, so that's why it was shocking to everyone. We can just kind of hold our breath on the situation and go from there."
New Broncos coach Josh McDaniels called the matter a personal situation and didn't want to address it Sunday.
"When he's back, then hopefully we'll move forward," he said of Moss.
Moss has struggled to fit into the NFL ever since former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan moved up in the draft to select him, recording just 3.5 sacks in 18 career games. Moss played in six games as a rookie before fracturing his right leg. Last season, he suited up in 12 games and had 12 tackles.
While at Florida, Moss almost gave up on football after missing time because of a mysterious pain in his lower abdomen that made it nearly impossible to work out. Finally, a biopsy revealed an infection on his pelvic bone. After weeks of intravenous antibiotics, Moss started feeling more like himself, and he helped the Gators to a national title in 2006, turning in two sacks and forcing a fumble in a victory over Ohio State.
"I feel like he's been going through a lot ever since college," Thomas said. "He went through all that adversity, and I feel this little bit right here shouldn't affect him."
In his conversation with Moss, Thomas said he just spelled it out for his friend.
"I was putting in his head how he's going to feel in the long run," Thomas said. "Nobody wants to be sitting there watching everybody playing ... He's going to be back. I'm just going to be there to support him no matter what he does, though."
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

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First Trust Bank Reports Third Quarter Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Trust Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: NCFT) reported results for the third quarter of 2009 today. The Bank reported net income of $935 thousand, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to net income of $1.15 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008. Return on equity was 7.85% for the quarter compared to 11.72% last year. Return on assets was 0.74% compared to 1.06% for the same period last year.
Assets at September 30, 2009 were $467 million, an increase of $28 million, or 6% over the $439 million reported at September 30, 2008. Loans increased to $333 million at quarter end, an increase of 3%, over September 30, 2008.
Earnings for the third quarter of 2009 were adversely affected by a $1.1 million addition to the allowance for loan losses and FDIC assessment expense of $294 thousand. The provision for loan losses increased by $919 thousand over 2008 and is primarily the result of downgrading individual credits as appropriate to reflect risk exposure in the current weak economy. The expense for FDIC assessments reflects an increase of 488% over the same period last year.
At September 30, 2009, the loan loss reserve was 1.86% of total loans outstanding, up from 1.37% at 2008 year-end. Non-performing assets were $6.6 million or 1.60% of total assets and consisted of $5.8 million in non-accrual loans and $800 thousand in OREO. Management believes it has thoroughly evaluated its non-accrual loans and they are either well collateralized or adequately reserved.
"Despite this very difficult environment, earnings remain relatively stable," said Jim Bolt, President and CEO.
First Trust Bank is a commercial bank whose target market is small to medium sized businesses and professionals. The Bank operates three banking offices at 1420 East Third Street and 2245 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC and 108 Gateway Boulevard, Mooresville, NC; and a loan production office at 2616 W. Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe, NC.
Information in this press release may contain forward looking statements that might involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include without limitation, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, and changes in interest rates.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FIRST TRUST BANK (dollars in thousands, except per share) September 30, December 31, 2009 2008 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA (Unaudited) (Audited) Total loans $332,750 $334,737 Allowance for loan losses (6,192) (4,602) Investment securities 105,107 89,745 Other real estate owned 800 - Total assets 466,833 468,114 Deposits 380,336 372,757 Borrowed funds 35,998 47,888 Shareholders' equity 46,029 42,034 September 30, September 30, % 2009 2008 Change For the quarter ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net interest income $4,166 $3,568 16.76% Provision for loan losses 1,055 136 675.74% Other income 172 159 8.18% Other expenses 1,902 1,902 0.00% Income tax expense 446 543 -17.86% Net income $935 $1,146 -18.41% Per Share Data Net income per share-basic $0.20 $0.26 Net income per share-diluted $0.20 $0.25 September 30, September 30, % 2009 2008 Change For the six months ended (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net interest income $11,142 $10,373 7.41% Provision for loan losses 2,283 178 1182.58% Other income 624 475 31.37% Other expenses 5,740 5,659 1.43% Income tax expense 1,305 1,811 -27.94% Net income $2,438 $3,200 -23.81% Per Share Data Net income per share-basic $0.52 $0.72 Net income per share-diluted $0.52 $0.69 Shares Outstanding at period end 4,775,898 4,465,326 Allowance to loan losses to total loans 1.86% 1.37% Nonperforming loans to total loans 2.01% 0.21% Nonperforming assets to total assets 1.60% 0.16%
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A HK style cafe restaurant
This place is one of the better HK style cafes around town. It's always busy. They have a large menu to order from including the familar 2-3 meat combo meals with soup and drink.
I like to order the Singapore Fried Rice usually. Lots of flavour, good balance of ingredients and a heaping mound to boot. The Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice was borderline bad the last time I had it. Probably an isolated incident as it looked like it was rushed (many rice clumps and salted fish not evenly mixed). The Curry Brisket also tasty but piping hot out of the gate. Milk tea is something I rarely get but it's pretty good here too.
Servers are quick and fairly easy to deal with. It's high turnover food but I never feel rushed to leave. Mostly booths so it's comfortable and you're not bumping elbows.
I haven't come here enough to try many of the other dishes but from looking around the other tables I'll definitely want to. I think they're open late too. Great cheap eats.
Food: HK cafe style food. large menu to choose from at a great price point. i like my baked porkchop on rice...it's actually on fried rice. most places have it just on plain rice or rice w/ a few peas. portions are satisfying for the price.
Service: they take your order, bring your food, refill your tea when you ask, and bring your bill when beckoned. nothing extraordinary.
Ambiance: it's busy and loud and i dont care! what do you expect?!
Overall: i come here every few wks depending on the wait. it's been fairly consistent every time and have yet to have any complaints.
Food: had the shanghainese thick noodle and seafood chow mein and they both were pretty good. I ordered from the mix and match menu last time and it was quite bland (fried chicken with garlic sauce) so I think I will try to stick to the "Chinese" menu. The free refills are a definite plus, especially when my dining compadre can finish a few glasses in a single sitting.
Service: Vastly improved since the last time I came. We were promptly seated and drinks were served quickly. Food was served in a timely manner but it took some time to flag some waitresses down.
Ambiance: Not bad. Tables and chairs and nothing more but seemed much cleaner than some of the cafes I've been to since.
I think this cafe just seemed so much better since I've dined at some other sub-par places. Will definitely return but will try to avoid peak hours when there is a wait. Recommended but you have to remember that this is a cafe, not fine dining, so come expecting efficient and borderline rude service.
Went to this HK Cafe. I really don't like HK cafe as I'm not into this Western food thing with a chinese touch. The mix and match for lunch seems like a really good deal as you get a drink with that but I was not too impressed with the food. Pork chop was really thin, lamb shank was cold. I guess HK Cafe's are known for their deals and variety but they can't seem to do one style really good. Just not my thing, I rather go to Richmond Public Market.
You really can't find much difference in menu choices between all these HK cafes, but I find the food here is better than the next door e-Canteen.
It's definitely a good choice for a cheap lunch. Full on just $7 with a drink? Why not?
Just a tip, if you're pressed for time, don't order anything baked.
I came here with 4 other people and they were nearly finished by the time I got my baked fish on rice. I felt bad for making them wait on their lunchbreak and burnt my tongue twice trying to eat quickly!
Try to get there early (before noon) as the lineup starts to build out the door close to 1pm.
This place is a great deal for both lunch and dinner.
My auntie has been raving about Alleluia so I took Mrs. Chasiubow to check it out. For HK style cafe dining it is truly outstanding.
The place is tucked away in a strip mall but can be found with a little diligence. Once inside the decor is nice, the place is clean, and the harried staff are eager to please. We had some terrific Chinese melon soup to start, followed by curried lamb for me and braised lamb for my partner. The curry was a little hot, but very flavourful. Mrs. C had a gigantic lamb cutlet, which came with some pasta and fried egg, with a garlic gravy to pour over her meal. Both meals were complimented by dong cafe, of course.
Overall the food is excellent, and it is a geat place to eat. The price is right too. The cafe has changed owner recently, and the new guy is trying to make his mark.
It gets very crowded at lunch time, so prepare to wait a bit.
Like to come here for their mini-meals late night which come with drinks (with free refill!). Prices are reasonable for the portion. All the stuff I've tried as tasted fine, sometimes better than the other HK cafes around. My dad likes to come here for breakfast with his friends: 2.99 for 2 pieces of toast, 2 eggs, meat and a refillable drink. Service is quick, efficient, but keeping in mind it's a HK style cafe, not expecting them to be polite or nice and definitely don't expect to argue with them or be compensated for things that go wrong with your meal.
We went there at about 7:30pm on a Monday. The value of the set/combos were great, but the quality of food wasn't. When the three of us ordered, the food came in 5 mintues! Tasted like prepared food from a food court. It would have been better just to drive one instead. The rice was cold. The soup and the beef and broccoli was okay. The green beans were cold. The 3 item mini sets was a great value, but I would have rather when to E-Canteen instead for the same kind of food. The waitress didn't know what I was saying when I ordered in english that I needed my friend to translate. Not a surprises in such chinese establishments.
Have been here quite a few times although not in several months. Went for lunch today with my fiancee. He had the Singaporean noodles (excellent flavour, curried and spicy with enough meat and veggies). Only $6.95 and you got a drink with it.
The place is always busy and has a cafeteria like feel as it is a cafe afterall.
I had the fish filet and tofu (normally fried and I asked for soft). I should have asked for the fish the same way as it came deep fried but was still pretty good. Nice satay sauce on the rice. Much too much for lunch. Same price and also free drink. Took about 1/3 home for dinner tonite.
All in all really good prices, service is good and everything tastes good.
Will be back again sometime I am sure.
Compared with other HK style cafes in Vancouver and Richmond, this one ranks on the poorer end. It is cleaner looking than most so I enjoyed that part of my visit. However, the food just wasn't that good.
Portion size was very generous but our group of 5 found the food lacked flavour and 2 of the meat entrees tasted like it had been hanging around in their kitchen a few too many days.
Their service bordered on poor-decent. We were seated quickly but everything was slow by HK style cafe standards. And when we all finished our meals, it seemed no one wanted to come by to give us our bill and clear the table. Several waitresses walked by, looked at our half-empty plates and dishes, saw our arms folded across our chests, and kept on walking. We tried to flag servers down a few times before they finally came to give us our bill.
If you have to feed a large group of people on a minimum budget, this could be the place for you. Just expect so-so food. And make reservations--they do get busy at times.
Can't go wrong.
Prices - very good especially with the specials.
Food - very generous on portions. very saucy, but tasty. can't go too often otherwise you'll have a heart-attack. portugese chicken, baked spaghetti, noodles.. all excellent.
Ambiance - It's a chinese cafe, don't expect meditation humms.. it's loud,, if yo dont like it.. go buy earplugs with the money you save compared to other chinese restaurants.
Service - It's fine.. you come in, they take your order and serve you as fast as they can.. They all work quite hard in there.
Parking.. - Hard to park during peak times. but it's worth going again.
I used to go here a lot before they renovated. The portions were really big before, now, it's not even enough to make me full. WTF!
What service? Give them your order, eat it as fast as possible so you don't hog the table, pay and get lost.....atleast that's what they want you to do.
I know, can't expect too much from a HK style cafe/rest, but com'on, what the hell is this junk? And don't rush me out the door, I'll leave when I'm good and ready. Geez
I had dinner here with my family last week and i loved it. there was 6 adults and 3 children. we ordered 8 dishes to share and our bill came to 82 dollars. that includes soup (lotus or beef veggie) for everyone and drinks with free refills. The portions where quite large, we even had lots of leftovers. the food was delish, the curry beef brisket was tender and the spice was a perfect amount. The baked pork chop on rice was my favorite. the pork chop was juicy, and the tomato sauce was tasty. my only complaint was the service. slow, the main course came 1 minute after the soup and the drinks came right after the main course was served. but i will return for the great food!!
Food: I had the chicken and shrimp fried rice with 2 sauces while my dining compadres had the chicken skillet with garlic sauce that comes with fries, the black pepper fried noodle and the house special fried noodle. The food was tasty and I believe everyone was satisfied - I know I was and I had leftovers for dinner later on! The best part was that our lunch, including tax, only came to $28! I think that was pretty reasonable considering the food was quite good and all of the meals came with a drink. Been here for dinner before too and they have this wonderful vegetarian fried noodle.
Service: It's HK cafe style service where they take your order, you eat and they don't bother with you for the rest of the meal. They don't ask you how the food is or if you need anything - if you want service, you have to flag someone down. Come to this place having this in mind or else you might be offended. The wait staff also have a hard time with english as well so it's much easier to just point to what you want on the menu, say it to them and then have them repeat it.
Ambiance: Nice comfy booths, relatively cleaner than other cafes I've been to. All in all not bad.
Will return as they have really great deals and the food is really tasty. Recommend others to come and try as well but remember that the service is next to nothing here but that's reflected in the low price.
first of all, I come here to eat the reasonably-priced HK style dishes, such as the porkchop rice, beef fried noodle and the fried udon. However, this time, it was absolutely gross. The beef fried noodles were drenched in oil, I had to keep on shaking the oil off. The baked porkchop rice, was not baked at all, and the sauce tasted like sweetened ketchup, and the fried udon was tasteless. The iced coffee tasted like cold, iced, milky water, there wasn't even a hint of coffee aroma at all. The service, well, it was okay. The spikey haired lady was in a bad mood, she couldn't tell what I wanted to order, and so she snapped at me :(
I only come here for breakfast and it is always PACKED. I think this is mainly because they serve the cheapest yet you get the most bang for your buck compared to every other HK style restaurants.
Value: for $2.95, you get a refillable drink, two eggs made to your request, two sausages or two slices of ham or two pieces of spam, and one slice of toast. Pretty good value.
Service: Service isn't that great...but adequate.
Food: Sure, the food isn't that great, but COME ON...for $2.95....you really can't get any better deals anywhere else. There are also other food combos you can also get...like omelets, congee, soy sauce chow mien, noodles in soup,....and the list goes on. Obviously, these items are not $2.95, but they are not more than $6.
If you do go on weekends, be sure to go early! (like at 9) because parking is limited and there will be a queue.
Alleluia Cafe has some pretty decent food at a good price. We frequent this place in the evenings when everything else is closed (they have good hours), and are never disappointed.
One of the nice things is that almost every dish here comes as a combo, so you get a free drink, too! :-)
Things to try: their two/three meat sizzling combos, the Portuguese-sauce meats and pastas, curries, and their baked pastas.
A great place to go for so lunch or a late night dinner/snack. The food is great for the price you pay ($7-10) and they have great variety. If your item comes with a drink.. the drink is unlimited refills. The service is usually very good unless it gets a little busy, then it tends to be just okay. It's really clean for a HK cafe (not like honolulu). I've become a regular over the last year because the food is just such a great deal.
Me and Mr. H have been going to Alleluia regularly for a few years now. We've been to many HK style cafes, such as i-Cafe, Honolulu, Gloucester, Curry King, and Alleluia hands down is our favourite! We find the food to be consistent - pretty much any dish we order is pretty tasty. One of my favourites is their baked pork chop on rice - yum! And they don't charge extra for their cold drinks which a lot of places do. Good thing is that you can also make reservations during the week. After your meal, you can pop next door to the Golden Apple bakery which has some good treats too!
My dad is a very picky eater. And the fact that he used to go the Alleluia every morning to eat breakfast will suprise you. Inside, it is a clean and comfy place. The parking lot is usually full because there is so many people going there. Especially on Saturday nights. My favourite food there is the baked minced beef spaghetti. And yes, it is baked. The drinks there are okay, but if you live in Richmond, you should definately try it out.
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One of the hardiest fungi on the planet, a fungus known as AMA that lives in Nova Scotia, may be able to do more than survive from the Arctic to the Dead Sea: It may restore the efficacy of antibiotics, say authors of a new study in the journal Nature. "This will solve one aspect of a daunting problem. AMA rescues the activity of carbapenem antibiotics, so instead of having no antibiotics, there will be some," said Gerry Wright, director of the Michael G.


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Is This REIT Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
Bob is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
CommonWealth REIT (NYSE: CWH), a real estate investment trust that owns office buildings throughout the United States, is in the midst of a heated battle between an entrenched management and an activist investor group. The group, led by hedge fund Corvex Management and Related Fund Management (Corvex/Related), hopes to better realize the company's intrinsic value by ousting its board and then management.
Shareholders have a tough choice to make. They can either stick with the current operations team whose tenure has coincided with the REIT being one of the worst performers in the industry, or bet on relatively unknown financial operators who promise to shake things up. Investors seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place.
A rock: management's view
CommonWealth's management is clearly not going away easily. They have waged a full-scale offensive to keep their positions at the company. It's easy to see why.
Officially, the REIT has no employees; a company called Reit Management & Research (RMR) runs its entire operation. RMR provides all management and administrative services for cash compensation. This firm has little ownership in CommonWealth -- less than 0.5% mostly from grants -- so it stands to lose a significant source of revenue that may be difficult or even impossible to replace if forced out.
Management's case for maintaining the status quo includes the assertion that Corvex/Related's real plan is to seize control at a bargain price and realize a quick profit. RMR has also defended its performance by demonstrating the progress of its business plan, focusing on high quality, central-business-district (CBD) office properties and divesting suburban office and industrial properties. RMR notes that since 2007, CommonWealth has increased its portfolio of CBD office properties by $3.7 billion while selling $1.5 billion of suburban office properties for significant gains.
A hard place: the activist's view
Corvex/Related's case for change is pretty straightforward. The group believes that CommonWealth is undervalued by the stock market because of mismanagement and a misalignment of incentives between shareholders and RMR.
The activist investors note that recent actions by management, including a highly dilutive equity offering and repeated efforts to eliminate investors' rights, demonstrate a lack of responsibility to shareholders. They insist that RMR is operating CommonWealth mainly for its own benefit and believe that the company's true value will never be realized as long as the current board, whose independent allegiance to shareholders has been questioned, and RMR are in place.
My experience
I've owned CommonWealth on and off (mostly on) for many years, and shares have consistently traded well below their calculated intrinsic value during that time. This was especially frustrating when the same valuation method has reaped comfortable gains with similar REIT's.
So, it's hard to dispute that the management structure depresses the stock price, but it also seems RMR has done a decent job of managing the company so far. While most REIT's suffered after the 2008 financial crisis, and some continue to struggle, the company has come through reasonably well. CommonWealth's current stock-market discount and its resilience from the financial crisis can be seen via a comparison with some peers.
CommonWealth's valuation and comparisons
In 2008, CommonWealth reported revenue of $752.1 million and cash earnings of around $104.7 million with an earnings profit margin of 13.9%. Based on a cash earnings times a market capitalization multiplier calculation, the company's fair business value was $26 to $27 per share at that time using a standard 16x multiple.
In 2012, the company ended up posting revenue of $1 billion and cash earnings of $150.6 million, or a margin of 14.9%, maintaining its fair value of around $26 to $27 per share post crisis - much higher than its stock-market value.
Mack-Cali Realty (NYSE: CLI) is a fellow REIT that owns a portfolio comprised predominantly of Class A office and office/flex properties. While its current share price more closely resembles its intrinsic value, Mack-Cali has not recovered from the crisis as well as CommonWealth.
In 2008, the company had revenue of $773 million and cash earnings of around $157 million with an profit margin of 20.3%, resulting in a reasonable business value of around $31 a share at a 16x multiple.
In 2012, the company posted revenue of $705 million and cash earnings of $148 million at a margin of 21%, producing a fair value closer to $23 to $24 per share. In an attempt to recover its value, Mack-Cali has started to diversify into residential properties and in October 2012, the company acquired Roseland Partners, a premier multi-family developer and operator for around $134 million.
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is another REIT peer with a portfolio of office, mixed-use and industrial properties. While its share price more closely resembles the market premium currently given REIT's, it too has not recovered its pre-financial crisis value.
In 2008, Brandywine posted revenue of $581 million and earnings of around $101 million at a profit margin of 17.4% with a fair value around $18 per share at the standard multiple. The company booked revenue of $560 million last year with cash earnings of around $96 million at a margin of 17.1% providing a fair value closer to $11 per share.
Like Mack-Cali, Brandywine is also diversifying into the residential market to boost returns. It is developing a 33-story student-housing tower in Philadelphia and is in a multi-family 50/50 joint venture with home builder Toll Brothers.
The battle over CommonWealth is going to be fierce. While both sides agree that that the company has been little appreciated on Wall Street, they differ on who can change that circumstance. Shareholders must choose either a historically unsuccessful entrenched management or a relatively unknown financial player with an untested plan. Who can blame them for feeling that they are between a rock and a hard place?
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Too Big to Succeed – Exclusive Excerpt from Francona: The Red Sox YearsPosted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: Baseball, Weekly Issue | Tags: Boston Red Sox, Terry Francona Comments Off
When did the end of an era begin for the Red Sox? Long before their historic 2011 collapse, writes Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy, in an exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming book Francona: The Red Sox Years (to be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on Jan. 22, 2013), in this week's Sports Illustrated.
The former Sox skipper tells-all about a front office (principal owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner and president and CEO Larry Lucchino), that grew inattentive toward baseball, but obsessed with image. After a third place finish in an injury-depleted 2010 season, marketing consultants were hired by team executives. Their findings? Get more star power. Red Sox G.M. Theo Epstein says in the excerpt:
"They told us we didn't have any marketable players. We need some sexy guys. Talk about the tail wagging the dog…We'd become too big. It was the farthest thing removed from what we set out to be (PAGE 51)."
However, in direct response to his bosses Epstein built a "sexier" team for 2011, highlighted by the trade for Adrian Gonzalez and the singing of Carl Crawford. The new "sexy" team lost 20 of their final 27 games, becoming the first team in history to not make the playoffs after holding a nine-game lead in September. What was missing on this team? Selfless role players to help police the team. The day after the season ended, Francona was called in to meet with team officials, who told him to "think about if he wanted to come back". Reports suggested that Francona told officials in that meeting that he lost control of the team. According to him, the decision to fire him was already made prior to the meeting. Francona later said this about the Boston owners:
"I don't think they love baseball. I think they like baseball. It's revenue, and I know that's their right and their interest because they're owners…it's still more of a toy or hobby for them. It's not their blood. They're going to come in and out of baseball. It's different for me. Baseball is my life (PAGE 54)."


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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls
- Address:
6455 Fallsview Blvd
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9Neighborhood:
Niagara Falls
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: CAN$51 and over
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://ruthschrisniagarafalls.com/
- Phone: 9053571199
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Friday - Saturday: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Dessert, Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Patrick Pusiak
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Offering a Prime Steak House experience to excite the senses, our private dining room is a perfect location for your gathering. We can accommodate anything from cocktail parties to sit-down dinners, our dedicated events team strives to serve up the best in quality and service for you and your guests.
- Private Party Contact: Rosetta Snell 9053745109
- Entertainment: Live entertainment Friday and Saturday night only
A word from Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls
Our story began in 1965 when Ruth Fertel purchased "Chris Steak House" in New Orleans. Proudly adding her name to the original, Ruth"s Chris Steak House has since become renowned for providing and incredible Steak House experience. Our Prime USDA steaks are cooked to perfection in an 1800° broiler and served sizzling on a plate heated to 500° to lock in the delicious flavour. Our steaks may have made us famous but our southern roots and warm hospitality are equally memorable. With over 135 locations worldwide, our family of Steak Houses continues to offer extraordinary steaks, sides and desserts; prepared just as Ruth would have herself, with high quality, fresh ingredients, generous portions and that special homemade touch. So as our story continues to unfold, we invite you to be part of it and share in an unforgettable meal at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Niagara Falls Ontario.Continued
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls reviews from OpenTable diners
28 reviews since May 24, 2014
- Food4.2Service3.9
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (16)romantic (15)notable wine list (6)fit for foodies (5)good for groups (2)vibrant bar scene (1)great for outdoor dining (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- Everything You Expect Except PriceMuggievVIPDined on 9/12/2014The food was what one would expect at Ruth's Chris. It did not disappoint. However, the prices were significantly higher than what we are used to paying at any Ruth's Chris and we have eaten at this restaurant in Manhattan, Long Island, Aruba, Washington D.C., etc. Had we known in advance that the prices were going to be so significantly higher than Manhattan's prices, we might have chosen a different restaurant. Other than the price though - it was a wonderful dinner.Special Features:
- priceyBirthdaydinnerDined on 9/5/2014Great experience, wonderful food and service, Michael P was a gem. Great for people watching, sad to see people who obviously could not afford the experience. Suggest posting your prices on your site.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great chief, poor restaurantWayneDined on 9/4/2014We were not happy with the cost of the food. Much more expensive than our Fort Worth Ruth Chris! Our steak was delicious but the wait staff was horrendous. Not just our waitress, but all in our dining room acted indifferent and bothered by each table being sat by the hostess. In addition, the dining room was freezing cold. Three tables asked to be moved in the time we were there. Really spoiled our experience. We are diehard Ruth Chris fans, but we'll never eat again at Niagara Falls Ruth Chris.Special Features:
- NiagaraDined on 8/30/2014We had a wonderful dining experience for our special night at Niagara Falls.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/26/2014Way overpriced! Would not go again. The special was $40 but it was fish. If you are at a steak house you would think it might be beef?
- Ruth's Chris Great Food!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/24/2014My friend and I had a lovely dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Niagara Falls. We spent the day touring wineries and then had a delicious dinner. The good, although pricy, didn't disappoint. I had the petit filet and it was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a nice steak dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not the Ruth's ChrisOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/9/2014Simple said - not the Ruth's Chris your typically accustomed to dining at. Customer Service: - poor at best - waited in lounge for 40 minutes with reservations on a slow evening - no one to offer drink service while waiting - overall customer care seemed very mechanical Quality: - Steak quality was not what I am used to being served from at a Ruth's Chris - no shoestring fries!!! Integrity: - Ruth's Chris Niagara website menu indicates shoestring fries. Typically a norm on my ordering and a popular side favorite for many.
- High Priced DisasterPortia02Dined on 8/2/2014More than disappointed with a restaurant which "looks" and DEFINITELY "bills" like a fine dining establishment. The only positive is the décor and ambiance. The food (especially steaks) were incredibly high-priced and quality just not worth it. I was talked out of ordering what I originally wanted by the server because "it wasn't the best meat". Overpriced wine --our choice was unavailable when we ordered it. The server was terrible -- she served a second bottle of wine and didn't remove the first until she was asked to do so, among other things. Presentation for food was unappealing with main courses being served on single plates. Had to ask for side dish for our sides. Our bill was an incredible $800 (for 4 people). Never again.Special Features:
- Nice evening!RustyDined on 7/22/2014We dined at Ruth Chris in Niagara Falls, Ontario and enjoyed a delicious meal. Alex was our gregarious server and was very friendly and attentive. The only negative was that it was a bit over-priced.Special Features:
- Too much money!!!!!TastykateDined on 7/7/2014I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. The prices are so outrageous as to be laughable. No piece of meat is that good. The only reason we didn't get up and leave the minute we saw the menu is because my husband is squeamish about leaving after being seated.
- 19th year anniversary dinneranniversaryDined on 6/30/2014Great food and service, steak was the best I've ever tasted. The complimentary dessert was a nice thought. Will come back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- breezes2Dined on 6/30/2014Very expensive restaurant. Cheapest entree was $37. The taste is really good though. Your food is served on a plate that is 500 degree so that your food never goes cold. If it wasn't for the $70 voucher that I got from groupon I probably wouldn't have tried it. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to try it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodgoodlifeDined on 6/18/2014We went there knowing it was an expensive restaurant. The food was excellent but over priced by any standard. Drinks or a bottle of wine put it over the edge for pricing. The ambiance is very nice and the service excellent. The only reason I would not return is the price (even for a special occasion)Special Features:
- Best Steak I've Ever HadTyndareusDined on 6/12/2014My wife and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here and were very impressed on many levels. The size of the restaurant is deceiving. It doesn't look like much from the road, but it is absolutely massive (they say it's the largest Ruth's Chris in the world). Despite the size of the restaurant, the way it's laid out allows for considerable privacy and a romantic experience. My wife and I split a Caesar salad, the porterhouse for two, the portabello mushroom side dish, and a crème brulée for dessert. The steak was truly exceptional. Cooked perfectly medium rare and delivered to the table on a sizzling plate with browned butter, the 40 ounce porterhouse looked almost as good as it tasted. I could cut the filet with a fork. Delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- RushedrushedDined on 6/6/2014Very disappointed at how fasted they rushed us through the restaurant, even after we told them we were not in a rush. Our apps arrived before our cocktails. My cocktail had so much tonic in it, I could not taste the gin. It was a pity, we did not order more drinks or dessert based on the fact we did not want to get pushed out the door. So even though my son's meal had dessert included we decided to go elsewhere and enjoy a more relaxing dessert.Special Features:
- WONDERFUL FOOD AND SERVICEOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 5/24/2014My husband and I went for your anniversary dinner. It was worth every penny spent. The service was excellent. I am very very pleased!Special Features:
- The following 143 reviews are from the Ruth's Chris Steak House - Niagara Falls reviews archive.
- Filet was amazing!AlyRVIPDined on 5/23/2014Filet was cooked to perfection. Try the broccoli au gratin for a nice side to your steak!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First TimersBobcavDined on 5/17/2014First time eating at Ruth Chris in Niagara. Service and food is as excetional as in the states.Special Features:
- Very good, but have had better.SkilletVIPDined on 5/12/2014We used a voucher from one of the hotels. FYI, vouchers do not cover any alcohol purchased. Everything there is very expensive ($67 for an 11oz filet), moreso than other Ruth Chris's. Service was pretty good, but wish they had told us that alcohol was not included on the voucher on the front end. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the sides and salads were good as well. The chocolate eruption cake was a little dry. All in all a good dinner, but I've been to better steakhouses for less money and probably wouldn't return to this one unless I had another voucher.Special Features:
- Not what we expectedGettingAwayFromItAllDined on 5/9/2014We made reservations at Ruth's Chris for a special occasion. The hostess walked us by multiple private tables to the main dining area. We were shown to a wobbly table for two in the center of the dining room. We asked to be reseated at a nearby booth and that became a whole production. Dinner for the most part was very good and the service was excellent. We both ordered surf and turf and both lobster tails were over cooked. We asked about the level of service which we were accustomed to at all other Ruth's restaurants that we have visited. There was only our waiter. There was no assistant waiter, person filling water glasses, etc. We were told that the management had cut staff dramatically to turn the bar into a night club.Special Features:
- bad servicejustwantgoodfoodDined on 4/30/2014have been to Ruth Chris in Mississauga and it was excellent so figured it would be nice to go in NF - wrong. Actual restaurant was no where near as nice. Server was terrible - comments were inappropriate and rude. Service was very slow. They should say at their NF location that it is a sports bar not fine dining. People were wearing tshirts and running shoes - and watching the basketball game. Steaks were excellent - rest is highly overpriced and not that good.
- Excellent as always!abigllamaVIPDined on 4/28/2014Our server recommended a fantastic local wine. Everything was just perfect, start to finish. Always treat to come here!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never disappointedWanabetDined on 4/25/2014Our last meal on April 25th was as outstanding as every previous dining experience. I opted for the Prix Fix and was not disappointed. Our waitress, Chloe, recommended the lobster appetizer and it was as good, if not better, than she described it. Thanks again for a wonderful food experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always great!LolaVIPDined on 4/22/2014No matter where you are...Ruth' Chris always delivers!Special Features:
- Horrible ServicekingronDined on 4/15/2014I was there celebrating my anniversary, Once seated we waited over 30 mins for our waiter, another family came in after us and got service, 15 mins later she came at that time we told her we no longer wanted to stay. She said fine and took our things and and angerly walked away. It was obvious that she didn't want to take our order and I refuse to spend my money in this place again!!Special Features:
- Great dining experience as alwaysDrSnufalasaurasVIPDined on 4/5/2014Get the steak or crab cakes! Ask for Kent. His service is amazing :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful night outSunshineDined on 3/30/2014My husband and I were on a much needed date night. This place was great for intimate dining and attentive service. The prices were much higher then what I would want for an a la carte menu but the food was superb. Quality and presentation were what made the prices seem more reasonable. Our waitress was a wonderful young woman that made the evening that much more special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverratedOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/24/2014We had dinner at Ruth's Chris in Niagara Falls. We both had fillet and the waiter recommended medium Vs medium rare that we wanted. We found the steak a little too tough to our liking though we enjoyed the ambience and the service. In my opinion, this branck of Ruth's Chris is overrated.Special Features:
- Unfairly ExpensiveMeatEaterInTODined on 3/23/2014If you've ever been to Ruth's Chris before, you know what to expect. Excellent steaks and excellent service. I've been to Ruth's many times before in TO and Mississauga. The big difference is Niagara is the PRICE!!! I had the Ribeye which was $14 more in Niagara than Toronto. The price increases are all over the menu...sides, desserts, drinks. I don't get it. This seems to be a common practice in Niagara Falls. Anyways, I won't go back to this Ruth's. Stick to Toronto for cheaper prices and better ambience.Special Features:
- BEST STEAK EVERLisaDined on 3/21/2014While a little expensive, the steak was the best we have ever had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food ....verrry priceyannodbooDined on 3/17/2014Wonderful food but it was probably the most expensive places we have eaten , including some upscale gourmet restaurants. We had a 8oz filet , a crabcake entrée , a veg , a potatoe , a salad and a bottle of wine($54 dollars -one of the most economical on menu) and the bill came to close to 300$ plus with tip ... No complaints about wait staff or food ,did not feel rushed at all , atmosphere was nice quiet but comfortable.... so save this for very special occasion Can't complain cause we knew going to the restaurant the costs ....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Quite loud and a lot of walkingviviDined on 3/14/2014Quite loud and a lot of walking traffic for fine dining. Mixed group of customers with no dress code in this location.Special Features:
- disappointed2nothappyDined on 3/14/2014We mentioned to the hostess that It was our 49th wedding anniversary. She sat us next to a table for 8 (there was several empty tables elsewhere). When our food came, 4 adults and 4 children were seated at the table for 8 next to us...the food was delicious but with the noise it was difficult to enjoy our meal. I had stuffed chicken, my husband had steak, we halfed a potato, and drank water. Even though we had a $60.00 voucher from Four Points it cost us $65.00. We don't expect you to do anything about our disappointment. We don't even imagine you care.
- This restaurant was very contemporayumyumfoodDined on 3/11/2014This restaurant was very contemporary and chic. Excellent steaks and food. Service was less than wonderful. We had reservations and still had to wait awhile. Server was less than friendly when she realized we had a voucher. Food was very expensive!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome - beware of Canadian pricesJimPankDined on 3/6/2014We ate here two nights on a recent trip to the Falls. The food and service were top notch. Split the 40 oz. Porterhouse with my wife and it was terrific. Went with the chicken and crab cakes the second night. Also very good. Only caution is to beware of food prices in Canada. Ruths Chris is never inexpensive, but it's close to 50% more in Niagara and on top of the higher price, the local taxes are over 17%!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The restaurant and the ambianceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/5/2014The restaurant and the ambiance is beautiful. Our server nick was amazing, very professional. It is however way way over priced.The food is good but not as good as the prices indicate.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food. Lovely ambiance.JinxDined on 2/28/2014Great food. Lovely ambiance. Very pricey. I got their 5 course meal with the prime rib. Evetything was delicious, large portions. Nect time we would split this between 2 people.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- While the steaks are great,OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/22/2014While the steaks are great, I have had better at a more reasonable cost in a more quiet and romantic restaurant. The waiter advised that we would be enjoying the best steak we'd ever eaten and was unprofessional when he asked us if they were the best and was truthfully told that the 5 star restaurant we usually chose was better. We expected a nice romantic evening out only to have 2 couples with very young, crying children seated next to us halfway through our meal. I feel they should try harder to keep any young children away from individual couples (3 couples in our section, and then they added the table with kids). We rushed through the remainder of our meal, and skipped desert to escape the noise. We will not return.
- Great MealOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 2/15/2014First time at Ruth Chris and will definitely go back. Terrific food. I see complaints about the prices here and although it is expensive, the food is fantastic. You can also find many discount vouchers through the hotels nearby. Many restaurants in Niagara tend to disappoint I've found so I was skeptical especially with a chain restaurant, but they delivered.I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceSpeeddemonDined on 2/9/2014Our Waitress "Alex" made our first time at this restaurant most pleasant by her advice and guidance through the menu, she is an asset to your company.Special Features:


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In the last few years the number of people in our community who need help with everything from daily expenses to Christmas gifts has gone way up. People need help putting food on the table and putting presents under the Christmas tree. If you need help this holiday season all you have to do is dial 2-1-1. In just a mater of days hundreds of people have already made that call.
Bill Kitson, the President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Toledo, says about 200 people have already called the United Way's 2-1-1 holiday assistance line, "Every year more and more families are reaching out for help, so 2-1-1 gets ramped up as early as possible. We start taking calls on October 1st and we take the calls thru Christmas."
Kitson says the United Way acts as the umbrella organization for about 30 local charities that offer help during the holidays, "There are a lot of non-profit organizations that want to help families during the holidays. What the United Way's 2-1-1 does is to provide a clearing house to let families call one place, once and not have to bounce from agency to agency. This way every family gets the help and support they need over the holidays."
The United Way and the other non-profit agencies expect to help about three thousand families this year so Maricele Alcala, the 2-1-1 program manager, says making that call to 2-1-1 sooner rather than later is key, "We need to know how many families we're helping by the end of October because the Salvation Army needs to plan just how many toys and how much food will be needed to help those families."
The Salvation Army has been organizing holiday toy and food drives for decades. The organization is part of the United Way's 2-1-1 holiday assistance effort. Captain Valerie Lopes says the need in our community continues to grow, "As the economy gets more and more difficult, as gas and food prices go up, families find it hard to make ends meet for their daily needs,so then how do you add Christmas to that?"
In addition to calling 2-1-1, the Salvation Army is bringing help right to the community. The first three weeks in October Salvation Army staff members are going to specific locations like Adelante and Jobs and Family Services and taking applications for holiday assistance . Captain Lopes says the last week in October they will take applications on site at their downtown office on North Erie Street, "There are more and more people with no car, no gas, no baby sitter who can watch their children while they go fill out the application, so we thought it would be easier to get out where the people are and get as close as we could."
The United Way has increased the number of call takers and volunteers to help with the holiday assistance line. Just dial 2-1-1 if you need help,you can also call that number of you want to help a family in need.
The Salvation Army will be distributing the toys and food at the Erie Street Market December 13th and 14th.
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What should go here at 205 Burrill St.?
It's in earshot and view of the Swampscott Train Station and next door to the China Green restaurant.
We want to know what kind of business you would like to see move to this location?
The last business here was The Cup N Board coffee and specialty food shop.
Ten months after opening its door to commuters and customers, The Cup N Board closed, unable to weather the weak economy and faced with limited parking.
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Cultural Musings from India
A few playful observations on my Indian experience.
It is insane. My group spends about 3 hours per day in the car so I have experienced a lot on Bangalore's streets.
There are more cars than there are lanes; swarms of motorbikes weave in and out of any available space, and there is an endless stream of "autos" aka Tuk-Tuks (three wheel taxis). Due to their erratic driving and total disregard for traffic laws I have given Tuk-Tuks the nickname, "TukFast TukFurious: Bangalore Drift".
Instead of stopping their vehicle, Indian drivers are more likely to slow down and honk. Save for the wheels and the engine, the horn is probably the most important aspect of an Indian car.
Interestingly enough, I've noticed that the horns are not used in anger, but rather as a means of communication. In fact, I have yet to see any act of "road-rage" even though I have witnessed multiple near-accidents.
The honking is comparable to how whales communicate. The cars ping sounds off of one another; for example, a honk may mean something like, "stay in your line or I may kill you", or, "please, come into my line and I hope you have a nice day!" Regardless of the meaning, the incessant honking is essential to choreographing the organized chaos of the Indian roadways.
There have been two moments in the car that I find the most memorable.
- Being stuck in a traffic jam, only to realize that it was due to a full-grown cow standing in the middle of the street.
- One day our sponsor teased us because we were all visibly tense when our driver turned onto a two-way road. We were tense because both lanes—one north and one south—were both headed south. We were headed north. She said, "Haven't you seen a two lane road before?" We responded yes, but informed her that the two-way roads we know often have cars going in both directions without playing chicken.
It is so bad that there are multiple road signs that request drivers to obey simple rules.
The Food:
Every time I think I'm sick of Indian food it is time for another meal. It is as good as I hoped it would be.
India is obsessed with cricket. Our hotel has two sports channels devoted solely to the sport, and the other sports channels devote half their programming to the game. The biggest athlete in the country seems to be Virat Kholi, an Indian batsman who appears on numerous billboards.
When I arrived here two weeks ago I knew next to nothing about the sport. However, a few days in, I realized that I really wanted to play before I left. That opportunity presented itself when some classmates and I walked past a pick up game.
We stood and watched until a boy approached and asked if we wanted to play. (Actually, he asked if we wanted to play soccer, but we parlayed that invite into the cricket game being played a few yards away.) Turns out, I can bowl (pitch) but am no good with a bat. Regardless, it was an amazing 45 minutes spent learning and playing cricket, and interacting with some genuinely friendly locals. It is one of the highlights of my trip so far.
The People:
As I touched upon above, the people of India are incredibly friendly. They inexplicably do not get road-rage, share their food/assistance/cricket bats, and are more than happy to offer directions when asked. However, I have noticed that said directions are often times not the most reliable.
Generally, as part of their hospitable and friendly nature, Indians do not wish to disappoint. As such, any Indian I have asked street directions for has given me an answer. Whether or not said answer is correct is another story. As a result, I have learned not to accept a confirmation of directions as fact unless the information is given unanimously, immediately, and confidently.


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Unemployment solved by dry cleaners in Nigeria
One of the ways in which the unemployment problem in Nigeria can be solved is to create small-scale laundries and dry cleaners that can provide income opportunities for Nigerians, says Business Day Online. A well managed dry cleaning business will attract good patronage cutting across various segments of the economy, provides a viable income and a job generating venture. Return on investment is more than 100 percent, says the article. Prerequisites are establishment in the urban centers, where the income earners reside, an abundance of available water and electricity including a stand-by generator as back-up, an attractive showroom and aggressive and excellent marketing strategies.


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Nut-Crusted Sole with Citrus Salsa
James Carrier
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 362
- Calories from fat: 52%
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Carbohydrate: 15g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sodium: 438mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Juice from citrus salsa
- Orange juice (if needed)
- 1 1/2 pounds petrale or other sole fillets (cut in half if very large), rinsed
- 1 cup cashews or pecans
- 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Citrus salsa
- 1. Measure juice from citrus salsa. If needed, add orange juice to make 1/3 cup. Place fillets of sole in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag and pour in juice. Seal bag and chill for 15 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, pulse cashews until finely ground. In a shallow bowl, mix nuts with panko, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, lift fillets from juice. Dip each in egg, then in cashew mixture to coat. Working in batches, place fillets in a single layer in pan (do not crowd). Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes; turn with a wide spatula and cook until other side is browned and fish is opaque but still moist-looking in center (cut to test), about 2 minutes longer. Drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm in a 200° oven. Repeat to fry remaining fish, wiping out pan with paper towels and adding 2 tablespoons oil between batches.
- 4. Transfer fillets to plates and top with citrus salsa; serve at once with remaining salsa alongside.
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Nut-Crusted Sole with Citrus Salsa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish, Nuts
- COOKING METHOD: Blender, Food Processor, Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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Judge Patrick Brady of the Massachusetts Superior Court in Norfolk County last month denied the arguments in a lawsuit by Boston Air Charter (BAC) challenging the rulings made by the town of Norwood and its airport commission. Two BAC Citations took off on March 17, 2010, after the manager for Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) had closed the facility due to flooding, prompting the airport commission to suspend temporarily the company's right to conduct commercial operations at OWD and to terminate its tenancy on the airport.
The judge ruled that the city has the legal power to revoke tenant permits and that BAC's civil rights were not violated.
BAC also alleged that the city violated a 2008 FAA order requiring Norwood to provide a lease to BAC to install a "self-fueling" fuel farm. The judge determined that a lease plan was offered, but that BAC "did not find it acceptable."
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If you're a vegetarian who has always bemoaned the lack of true vegetarian entrées in Atlantic City, you can now rejoice! Nero's has a new vegetarian menu. But Nero's is a steakhouse, right? Correction. Nero's was a steakhouse. Now it's Nero's Chophouse and Sushi and there is a real vegetarian menu among the offerings.
In most Atlantic City restaurants you can get a big salad or a mish-mosh of vegetable sides. But now at Nero's Chophouse and Sushi, you can get actual gourmet vegetarian entrees prepared by some of the area's finest chefs. Here's a small sampling of the menu.
Starters to get your mouth watering:
- Mushrooms stuffed with Fontina cheese, pumpkin purée and chimichurri
- Wild Mushroom Flatbread with Taleggio cheese and truffle butter
- Edamame served with truffle butter and black sea salt
Do you like sushi?
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- Spicy avocado roll with avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, mango and spicy aïoli
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- Salt roasted beets with fresh Burrata cheese, watercress and a honey-hazelnut vinaigrette
If you're really hungry, try a large plate:
- Potato gnocchi with wild roasted mushrooms and a Caciocavallo cheese sauce
- Eggplant braciole made from Seitan, lentils and a white bean purée, served with salsa verde
If you're not so hungry, try a small plate:
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We won't even talk about the desserts available. And this is by no means all they have.
If you'd like to see all the offerings, go to the Caesars Atlantic City web site, click on "Restaurants" at the top and then click on "Nero's Chophouse and Sushi." On the right-hand side you will see menus in .pdf format. Click on "Vegetarian."
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In this paper, the author discusses the then current (1997) status and trajectory of media art and media technology. His discussion moves away from the usual technological concerns towards the sociological, economic, and political relationships of electronic media art and its modes of production and dissemination. He highlights his concern that new media do not seem to be helping to solve the crises of aesthetics, audience relations, social relevance and economic power in which the arts find themselves. He gives a particular focus to web-based art, sceptical of the web's future ability to remain, what he terms an open, non-commercial anarchy.
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"My application to refinance my $200,000 loan was recently turned down ... do I have any recourse?"
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No third party is going to reunderwrite the loan to see if the lender made a mistake. Such mistakes are very rare because lenders make money only on loans they close; they lose money on loans they reject.
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Brannen, Sarah S.
Uncle Bobby's Wedding
Chloe¨ is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know Jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby-- and to Uncle Jamie, too.
Ewert, Marcus.
10 000 Dresses
Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself.
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All Kinds of Families : a Lift-the-flap Book
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Molly's Family
While preparing decorations for Open School Night, Molly and several of her classmates draw pictures of their families and discover that family means something different to each of them.
Gonza´lez, Rigoberto
Antonio's Card
With Mother's Day coming, Antonio finds he has to decide about what is important to him when his classmates make fun of the unusual appearance of his mother's partner, Leslie.
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King & King & Family
King Lee and King Bertie take a honeymoon trip to the jungle and bring home a surprise.
Harris, Robie H.
Who's in My Family? : All About Our Families
Nellie and her little brother Gus discuss all kinds of families during a day at the zoo and dinner at home with their relatives afterwards.
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The Great Big Book of Families
Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different.
Hoffman, Sarah
Jacob's New Dress
Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too.
Kuklin, Susan.
Children from diverse families share thoughts about their families and photographs.
Kushner, Elisabeth
The Purim Superhero
Nate wants to dress as an alien for Purim but his friend wants him to wear a superhero costume like the other boys, so Nate seeks guidance from his Daddy and Abba, who advise that being yourself makes you stronger.
Lindenbaum, Pija.
Mini Mia and her Darling Uncle
Mini Mia loves her darling uncle. They hang out in coffee bars, go for walks, swim, and do other fun stuff. But one day Fergus appears in her uncle's kitchen, and Mia doesn't want to share her favorite uncle with anyone.
Meyers, Susan.
Everywhere Babies
Describes babies and the things they do from the time they are born until their first birthday.
Newman, Lesle´a
Donovan's Big Day
From the moment Donovan wakes in the morning, he painstakingly prepares for his special role in the wedding ceremony of his two mothers.
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Felicia's Favorite Story
Felicia's favorite stoyr is all about how Mama Linda and Mama Nessa adopted her from Guatemala.
Oelschlager, Vanita.
A Tale of Two Daddies
A young girl describes how her two daddies help her through her day, including her poppa cooking eggs and toast, her daddy fixing her knee when she is hurt, and both fathers being there for her when she needs love.
Parr, Todd
The Family Book
Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.
Parr, Todd
We Belong Together : a Book About Adoption and Families
In a kid-friendly, accessible way, this book explores the ways that people can choose to come together to make a family. It's about sharing your home and sharing your heart to make a family that belongs together.
Polacco, Patricia.
In Our Mothers' House
Three young children experience the joys and challenges of being raised by two mothers.
Simon, Norma.
All Families are Special
Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families--big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none--and learn why every family is special and important.
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Ambulance crews were called to the collision in Crimplesham, Norfolk, just after 7.30am on Sunday morning but the woman - believed to be aged in her 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene.
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(Reuters) - The Houston Texans reached the National Football League's playoffs for the first time after a dramatic 20-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
The Texans, who came into the league as an expansion team in 2002, wrapped up the AFC South divisional title with their seventh straight win.
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The visiting Texans (10-3) sealed their place when rookie quarterback T.J. Yates threw a six yard touchdown pass to Kevin Walter with just two seconds to go in the game against the Bengels.
Yates started the season as Houston's third-choice quarterback but was promoted to the starting lineup after injuries to the players ahead of him.
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Word: reptiel
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reptiel = reptile
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