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Del Rosa Al Amarillo
Manuel Summers wrote and directed this two-story feature that deals with young and old love. A young boy (Pedro Diez del Corral) is in love with an older girl of 14 (Cristina Galbo Sanchez). He becomes obsessed with winning her love as the girl enjoys playing with his affections. He goes off to summer camp convinced she loves him, but he comes back to find she is going with another boy. Although he is heartbroken, the resilient lad takes comfort in the fact that he is now able to wear long pants. In the second story, two residents of an old folks home for the poor express their love through letters to each other. Valentin (Jose Vincente Cerrudo) and Josefa (Angelina Onesati) are separated by gender by the rules of the institution like all other residents and only see each other up close at church every week. Valentin comes back from the city after running an errand and tries to talk Josefa into running away with him. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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Dios Bendiga Cada Rincon de Esta Casa
After serving her male boss for many years, decades even, the maid in this story is understandably a little jealous of his young wife. In fact, however, she is hopelessly in love with her employer, and is madly jealous of his bride. The young wife is a duplicitous sort, given to the odd affair, and not above pulling the wool over her adoring and somewhat simple older husband. However, the family maid is not so easily fooled, and before long the young woman finds herself in a very unenviable situation. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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El Buen Amor
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El Puente
On long summer weekends, Juan (Alfredo Landa) is in the habit of hopping on his motorcycle in Madrid and driving for many hours to Torremolinos, a popular hangout for foreign tourists. There, he indulges in his fondness for romancing foreign girls. In this movie, which won a Gold Prize at the 1977 Moscow Film Festival, the people he meets on his journey form a microcosm of modern Spain. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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For a Few Dollars More
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This pulse-pounding follow-up to Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars brings back Clint Eastwood as the serape-clad, cigar-chewing "Man With No Name." Engaged in an ongoing battle with bounty hunter Col. Douglas Mortimer (Lee Van Cleef), the Man joins forces with his enemy to capture homicidal bandit Indio (Gian Maria Volontè). Both the Eastwood and Van Cleef characters are given understandable motivations for their bloodletting tendencies, something that was lacking in A Fistful of Dollars. In both films, however, the violence is raw and uninhibited -- and in many ways, curiously poetic. Leone's tense, tight close-ups, pregnant pauses, and significant silences have since been absorbed into the standard spaghetti Western lexicon; likewise, Ennio Morricone's haunting musical score has been endlessly imitated and parodied. For a Few Dollars More was originally titled Per Qualche Dollaro in Più; it would be followed by the last and best of the Man with No Name trilogy, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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La Vaquilla
This entertaining comedy is set in 1938 during the Spanish Civil War when a group of Republican soldiers sneak into a village in enemy territory to steal a bull with plans of butchering it to feed themselves. Fate and the bull itself, however, have other plans. One of the surreptitious bull-snatchers knows the village well -- he grew up there, but that advantage alone cannot guarantee their success, as it turns out. The group of five would-be thieves dress themselves in uniforms of the Nationalist troops in an attempt to dissimulate their true identity. But instead of a neat getaway with a bull in tow, they are caught up in the "correo" or running of the bull, they get involved in a religious procession, and in the end, watch as the bull breaks out of a flimsy ring in a bullfight and heads for the hills. Still hungry, the group of men now have to worry about getting back to their own battalion before they are found out. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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In the last and the best installment of his so-called "Dollars" trilogy of Sergio Leone-directed "spaghetti westerns," Clint Eastwood reprised the role of a taciturn, enigmatic loner. Here he searches for a cache of stolen gold against rivals the Bad (Lee Van Cleef), a ruthless bounty hunter, and the Ugly (Eli Wallach), a Mexican bandit. Though dubbed "the Good," Eastwood's character is not much better than his opponents -- he is just smarter and shoots faster. The film's title reveals its ironic attitude toward the canonized heroes of the classical western. "The real West was the world of violence, fear, and brutal instincts," claimed Leone. "In pursuit of profit there is no such thing as good and evil, generosity or deviousness; everything depends on chance, and not the best wins but the luckiest." Immensely entertaining and beautifully shot in Techniscope by Tonino Delli Colli, the movie is a virtually definitive "spaghetti western," rivaled only by Leone's own Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). The main musical theme by Ennio Morricone hit #1 on the British pop charts. Originally released in Italy at 177 minutes, the movie was later cut for its international release. ~ Yuri German, Rovi
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The Savage Guns
A little talkative but otherwise up to par, this western by director Michael Carreras in cooperation with a Madrid studio, is set in the Mexican valley of Sonora not that far south of the state of Arizona. The time is just after the American Civil War, and a former Confederate officer, Mike Summers (Don Taylor) has taken refuge in a small town in the valley. He has married and is hoping to live in peace the rest of his life. Instead, he and his wife and the rest of the town are suffering the depredations of a brutal gunman, Danny Pose (Alex Nicol), and his gang of outlaws. Summers holds off picking up a gun because of his personal vow of non-violence. But the situation deteriorates and a new ally comes into the picture, Steve Fallon (Richard Basehart), a wandering gunslinger who may not be able to handle the bad guys alone. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
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Luis Buñuel's Tristana is a surreal criticism of Catholicism and the modern world, told through the story of the title character, who is portrayed by Catherine Deneuve. Tristana is a young Spanish woman left to the care of Don Lope (Fernando Rey), the protective but impoverished aristocrat. Don sells his possessions to avoid manual labor and champions the causes of the dispossessed and downtrodden of society. He takes advantage of the vulnerable Tristana, who leaves him when she falls in love with Horacio (Franco Nero). Unable to commit to him, she returns to Don Lope when she falls ill. He asks for her hand in marriage, and she accepts after losing her leg to cancer. She chooses to remain in a passionless union rather than be subject to the harsh realities of a society that refuses to change to the needs of women. Taken from the novel by celebrated author Benito Perez Galdos, the film -- wherein director Buñuel takes his usual jabs at religion and politics -- is a tribute to the author on the 50th anniversary of his death. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
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After 25 years' exile, Luis Buñuel was invited to his native Spain to direct Viridiana -- only to have the Spanish government suppress the film on the grounds of blasphemy and obscenity. Regarded by many as Buñuel's crowning achievement, the film centers on an idealistic young nun named Viridiana (Silvia Pinal). Just before taking her final vows, Viridiana is forced by her mother superior to visit her wealthy uncle Don Jaime (Fernando Rey), who has "selflessly" provided for the girl over the years. She has always considered Don Jaime an unspeakable beast, so she is surprised when he graciously welcomes her into his home. Just as graciously, he sets about to corrupt Viridiana beyond redemption -- all because the girl resembles his late wife. It is always hard to select the most outrageous scene in any Buñuel film; our candidate in Viridiana is the devastating
Last Supper
tableau consisting of beggars, thieves, and degenerates. As joltingly brilliant today as on its first release, Viridiana won the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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How to supplement Mac 4 knife set
Hi, I'm trying to decide what I need to supplement out the Mac knife set I already have. http://www.amazon.com/MAC-piece-Knife-Set-GSP41/dp/B001I87YO8
It has a 9" Carving knife, 6.5" Utility knife, 6.5" fillet knife, and a paring knife.
Does the 9" Carving knife essentially take the role of a chefs knife? Or should I be looking for maybe a 10" european type chefs knife to go with this?
I know one of the big weaknesses of the set is it needs a bread knife. Would something like a victoranox bread knife or chicago cutlery bread knife work? Or should I really be looking for a more high end bread knife?
I need chef scissors. I've looked a bit, some scissors come apart for easier cleaning. Some scissors have serated edges, and some smooth. and different scissors have a little different options on the extra functionality on the handle.
I need a sharpening rod. There are 3 main types it seems. Steel, ceramic, and diamond. The diamond seems to serve the purpose of sharpening rather than straightening the edge. Ceramic versus steel is less clear. If going with steel, the pricing seems to vary greatly. I've seen from as little as a dollar to around $120. Is there a need for the higher end steels? or will they all basically serve the same purpose. My thoughts are cheaper poorer tempered steel may wear faster against the better steel in the knives... Just a guess.
And a cutlery knife roll wit knife guards. I can get a 9 slot roll, which will meet my current needs i think, or I can get something like a 14 slot roll, with the idea I will add more knives as my needs progress. Which begs the question, is more better? Or should you learn to use fewer tools to make cooking more efficient. I was told by a chef that one of the signs of a good cook, was being able to make due with a few quality implements rather than requiring lots of specialty items that will sit in a drawer and rarely get used.

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There's no better time than the turn of the seasons to mod your look or make a bold statement. Next month brings the change in the colors of the leaves and brisk morning temps, time to get your gear right.
If you haven't heard, it's my honor to tell you that I have been invited to show a collection at Midwest Fashion Week 2011. Midwest Fashion Week (MFW) began in 2006 when Catou Couture fashion designer Berny Martin, discovered a need for an outlet to allow local, national, and international designers, models, stylists, and photographers to showcase their talents. I've designed a new collection for the season and this is an amazing opportunity for me to share it.
I'm looking forward to showing a re-imagined, evolution of my Signature Collection with some smart and highly functional handbags. A handful of entirely new pieces will round out the showing.
The fall air is also bringing me closer to nature, natural (bold) colors and materials, these things inspire me lately. Structured shapes and refined finishes put a feeling of luxe and lasting quality to the natural materials. While I may find myself going back to the tried and true classics of fall fashion for a look, it's always a good time for a 'statement piece' accessory, especially a handbag.
I'm REALLY excited that I get to show this new season in my hometown of Indianapolis. It means a lot after living outside of Chicago for the last ten years to get to come home and be part of this years show (extra butterflies). I really hope to get a group of friends and relatives to attend (hint, hint). Alas, these next four weeks (and sadly the show as well) will be gone in a flash, so I am going to make this one to remember, I hope you all enjoy it!


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In supporting, Sofia Vergara from "Modern Family" should be up against Jessica Walter from "Arrested Development," Mayim Bialik from "The Big Bang Theory," Merritt Wever from "Nurse Jackie" and Alison Brie from "Community."
Best TV movie/miniseries
The category of best TV movie/miniseries doesn't have the clear front-runner that "Game Change" was last year.
"American Horror Story: Asylum," however, should be nominated for Jessica Lange and Zachary Quinto, and "Behind the Candelabra" for Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.
Expect "The Bible" to execute a show of force here, along with "Top of the Lake" (Elisabeth Moss) and "Steel Magnolias" (Queen Latifah).


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July 31, 2009
Riddle Me This – Will Valerie Beale Get 35 to Life for Threatening her Baby With A Knife?
Burlington, VT (The Weekly Vice) – Valerie Beale, a 23-year-old Vermont resident, pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted first degree murder at her arraignment on Monday.
Beale was first arrested on Sunday when Burlington police responded to a report that she allegedly threatened to stab her 13-month-old baby girl and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Allen Charbonneau.
According to Charbonneau's affidavit, it all began when Beale's thirteen-month-old daughter began crying earlier that Sunday. Beale reportedly began to storm around the house and said to Charbonneau, who was seated on the bed holding the baby, "You shut up the ******* baby…or I will."
Charbonneau went on to say Beale grabbed a 4-inch knife, pointed it toward the child, and said, "Well, I'll quiet the baby down." She then jabbed the knife at the baby's face, nicking Charbonneau's hand as he tried to protect her.
Beale let up, threatening to "put a smile on that baby's face" if the baby didn't quiet down. Charbonneau described Beale's demeanor as "not a motherly look, but that of a crack addict if you stole his crack."
Beale attacked Charbonneau and the baby yet again, scratching and punching her boyfriend in the back as he huddled on the floor over the baby. Eventually, he grabbed the baby and ran upstairs as Beale ran out of the house. Officers arrested her a half-mile from the home, still in possession of the knife.
Investigators say Beale stated she was simply quoting 'The Joker' from Batman films and that her intent was to amuse the baby. She further stated that when she saw the knife on the bed next to Charbonneau, she removed it to protect the baby.
She was booked into the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on charges of attempted murder and two counts of domestic assault. She is currently being held without bail.
Prosecutors say the baby was released to Charbonneau's custody under the supervision of the the Vermont DCF.
The Weekly Vice Opinion
Show of hands please – how many of you folks thing stabbing a baby is likely to put a smile on his/her face?
I'm not sure how in the world this woman could possibly think her story was plausible. Why would a knife be in the room? Why would she attack him while he was holding the baby? And last, why would she leave the house if she felt he would hurt the child?
She's a joker alright.
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how many Teresa Winters are there around the country and around the world. I ask for Social Workers to speak up and let everyone know the truth what really goes on. How many clients do they have that are abusive, alcholic or drug addicts, who are pregnant, and have no right to bring a child into this world. There should be laws to protect the unborn child against coming into the world with less than nothing going for them. No one will want the child. The child will go from care home to care home, and cost the taxpayer £1000.00 a week. Where are the real laws to protect the innocent?
- July 31, 2009 at 8:27 AM
This girl has serious problems. She was friends with me on myspace once and we wrote to each other all the time. She was asking my advice on how to become a model. I felt really bad for her so I tried to help her out. I even contacted a bunch of photographers for her. Then on day I looked at her page and realized that she stole everything from my page, even pictures. She was pretending to be me. Needless to say I deleted and blocked her. For awhile I would check up on her page to make sure she wasn't posting anymore pictures of me. She's delusional.
- July 31, 2009 at 8:53 AM
On your show of hands comment. Old time gangsters put a permanment smile on your face by slitting you ear to ear. I believe this is what she meant.
Good thing the dad was home or this could have been tragic as hell. - July 31, 2009 at 1:42 PM
- cindi said...
Ugh...what an awful person...when I think of my two beautiful grandbabies and then this little one I get chills...thank gawd the daddy was there.
- July 31, 2009 at 2:15 PM
- Porky Domesticus said...
Slashing someones throat is sometimes described as giving them a second smile. Maybe thats what psycho woman meant?
- July 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- Menalipa said...
That's exactly what she meant. To cut her face ear to ear, like the joker.
- August 1, 2009 at 12:54 AM
- Bingo Live said...
She is totally mad she should be in mantel hospital.
- August 3, 2009 at 2:06 AM
- none said...
I've known Valerie since 2003. She is troubled, yes, but so was her boyfriend. If you automatically assume that the allegations are true, then you have fallen for a logical fallacy. If you claim that you are not capable of base behavior, you're full of it.
Valerie loves her daughter very much, this is something that has been reiterated by her many times. The altercation was between her and her boyfriend, and any comments made were directed at him, not the child.
Also, you cannot charge someone with attempted murder based on alleged words which were only witnessed by the person making the accusations.
Valerie also has a history of mental illness and severe abuse, some of it no different than the sort dished up by others here.
I hope you all feel better about yourselves because you can sit in judgment on a person who's life you have little to no involvement in.
I've noted that none of you have questions the boyfriend's contributions to the circumstances.
If you allow the media to guide you to truth, then you have fallen for the sensational and the commercial (how you put a story determines the ratings). - March 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM
In regards to "None," yes I too know Valerie, and yes she does have severe mental issues(who doesn't).
Sometimes we want to smash the face of a cop for making us late to something more important than reciving a ticket, Sometimes we would like to gut the fucker that stole our lover, and yes sometimes we would like to have a chat with god himself and give him a peice of our minds.
I think she was very wrong approching the situation, be it an outside influence or a direct action of fustration. She also didnt do herself any favors by running or lieing like she has in the past to athorities.
When i heard what she was going to court for I didnt think for a second it wasn't something she was incappable of doing. The story read in the paper and on this blog are yes, a bit opinionated as all media can be. But. I have paid for actions i wish i could take back... Valerie Is paying the price for her actions.
A childs life and a mothers love should be enough to keep a knife from a babies face.
But than again, humans are (unfortunatly) only human.
I just hope the state does it's job and keeps her from ever seeing that little girl truly smile. - August 4, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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Welcome to This Week in DVD! Lots of titles hitting shelves today, and we're covering nineteen of them below. High profiles like Real Steel and Paranormal Activity 3 are releasing alongside indies like The Woman and Beware the Gonzo. There's also several older titles worth checking out including Punishment Park, The Arena with Pam Grier and a Criterion release of Godzilla. As always, if you see something you like, click on the image to buy it. The Whistleblower A female cop (Rachel Weisz) from the Midwest takes a temporary but high paid job as a UN peacekeeper in Bosnia and discovers despicable crimes and criminals in her midst. Her instinct as a cop is to help people and bring the guilty to justice, but the systematic corruption may be too widespread and unbeatable. Weisz gives a strong and emotional performance, and the film pulls no punches in its exploration of the sex trafficking trade that exists in Bosnia (and around the world). It manages to be both powerful and suspenseful too while never feeling the need to glamorize or Hollywood-ize the story. This isn't the sexiest release of the week and there are some better films below, but it's an important and well made movie with a message worth sharing.
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Transfer to Hofstra – A Move in the Right Direction
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra University Office of Undergraduate Admission is hosting five Transfer Days in August:Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Marshall / Super Lead 100 / 1974 / Black / Amp
Amazing and monstrous sounding 1974 Marshall Super Lead 100. This amp was factory changed from a Super Bass 100 to a Super Lead 100 using a Super Bass chassis. As shown in the photos it has the appropriate factory sticker over the Super Bass logo on the back. Nonetheless, it is a great sounding amp and is in very good condition. Very crunchy with tons of headroom and articulate and organic breakup. Recently serviced and ready for another 30 + years of rock!
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When you look at the list of Robert Wise's movies, it seems amazing that he isn't better-known – which is why it is so good that Joshua over at Octopus Cinema has organised a blog-a-thon about his work, to which this is a contribution.
Somebody Up There Likes Me, starring Paul Newman and Pier Angeli, is one of my favourites out of his movies that I've seen so far, and if anything it seems to get better with repeated viewings. I hesitated before watching because, on the face of it, it's a boxing movie – a biopic of world middleweight champion Rocky Graziano, based on his autobiography – and I'm not a fan of the sport. However, it's really far more than that, showing how Graziano, originally called Barbella, grew up in poverty and dabbled in crime before turning his life around, and the fight scenes, powerful though they are, take up only a relatively small part of this movie.
After first seeing the film on TV, I'm very glad I got hold of the DVD, since it has a good commentary track with detailed reminiscences by Wise himself as well as contributions from Paul Newman and Martin Scorsese. Film historian Richard Schickel mentions in the commentary that one reason Wise is sometimes overlooked might be that he isn't identified with any particular genre, but worked in just about all of them. Bearing this out, it strikes me that this film alone touches on many genres in the space of under two hours – starting out as a cross between a gangster movie and a film about juvenile delinquents, then turning into a prison movie and briefly an army one before it really gets into the boxing story, which is also a romance. The film focuses just as much on Rocky's relationships with his mother (Eileen Heckart) and his girlfriend and later wife, Norma (Angeli) as it does on the boxing. Indeed, the posters and lobby cards I've seen, possibly designed to persuade women to go to a boxing picture, seem to go more on the romance than on the fighting.


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"The tallest building in the world is on fire. You are there with 294 other guests. There's no way down. There's no way out." So read the poster for the 1974 disaster movie Towering Inferno, which depicts an epic tale of survival in the badly wired 138 story Glass Tower in San Francisco and the race to put the fire out.
The action plays out amidst obvious tension and dislike between the two main characters –architect Doug Roberts and Fire Chief Michael O'Halloran. In one scene, O'Halloran, played by Steve McQueen, laments: "Now, you know there's no sure way for us to fight a fire in anything over the seventh floor, but you guys just keep building 'em as high as you can."
In the end, his only option is blow up water tanks on the top of the building; a move that may kill those remaining trapped inside.
Off the silver screen, the choices for fighting fires in skyscrapers are not usually so stark., although they are still limited. Automatic systems help contain smaller fires, while ground crews and helicopters are deployed to tackle bigger blazes. For example, a recent fire in the 42 story Polat Tower in Istanbul was eventually contained by helicopters and fire fighters working from the ground, as was a blaze in April at the Federation building in Moscow, when hundreds of tons of water had to be dropped to contain a blaze on the 65th floor. In both these cases, thankfully, no one was hurt. But, that is not always the case.
In the US, between 2005-2009 alone, there were an average of 15,700 reported fires in high-rise buildings (not all skyscrapers) each year, leading to an average of 53 deaths and millions of dollars of damage annually. Just last week, a [thankfully] false report of a fire on the 88th floor of a skyscraper on the Ground Zero site, caused flashbacks to the tragedy of 9/11.
As the world's cities have grown into the skies, we've had to confront the question of what to do when something goes terribly wrong and we are forced to fight fires in the cities of tomorrow. It has proved a fertile ground for futurists, designers and scientists.
'Eating smoke'
For example, the cover of the March 1927 issue of Science and Invention magazine included a look at the "aerial fire fighters" of the future. The article, Fighting Flames from the Air by Joseph H Kraus, shows how an invention by Edward P Conlin might one day be used to reach the highest skyscrapers ever built in the event of a fire: "Mr Conlin employs the pressure of the water [in a long hose] to operate or energize two lifting propellers, the purpose of which is to carry the hose to heights unattainable with present apparatus..."
The March 1931 issue of Modern Mechanics was perhaps more realistic – and closer to what we see today. It quotes New York City Fire Chief John Kenlon as saying, "I expect to see the day when fires in lofty skyscraper quarters will be fought with special types of airplanes. They will operate on the system of the helicopter so that they can remain stationary in a desired and advantageous spot. Special chemicals would be used by firemen in their airplanes for putting out the blaze. We have seen the police departments take up aviation. I believe the firefighters will go a long way in that direction."
Kenlon wrote a book a couple of decades earlier in 1913 called Fires and Fire Fighting which explained even then just how daunting the fires of the future will be when skyscrapers dominate our urban landscape.


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Teen Health Center
When children reach their teen years, they are certain that they know more than their parents. Sometimes that's hard to take, especially when we look back through the eyes of our own experience and see the mistakes they are about to make. We want to tell them just to take our word for it and follow in our footsteps. It would make their lives so much easier. Or would it? It's helpful to remind ourselves that being a teen is very different from raising a teen. Dr. Greene's Teen and Adolescent Center is here to help.
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Bill advances to save Minnesota taxpayers' money this year
As many as 192,000 Minnesotans would benefit if state legislators quickly pass a bill matching state tax law with federal law, the state House Taxes Committee chairwoman says.By: Don Davis, Forum News Service
ST. PAUL -- As many as 192,000 Minnesotans would benefit if state legislators quickly pass a bill matching state tax law with federal law, the state House Taxes Committee chairwoman says.
If that does not happen, Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, told fellow lawmakers Monday: "You can imagine that you will have a lot of constituents that will not be happy."
The issue, known as "tax conformity," arose after Congress and the president agreed on tax law changes late in December. When that happened, it meant that Minnesota taxpayers would pay more state tax than necessary unless the Legislature acts.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill Monday to conform to federal law, but no Senate committee has considered the bill.
Among other things, Lenczewski's bill would allow teachers to deduct classroom supplies they buy, college tuition expense deductions would continue and tax benefits for donating to charities would be allowed.
Minnesotans who file income tax returns before the Legislature acts will be forced to file a three-page amendment if they are to receive tax breaks due them.
Gun debates start
Three days of hearings about gun violence start Tuesday in the Minnesota House with bills limiting use of assault weapons, increasing mental health screening for firearms permits and setting new penalties for people with guns on school property.
Hearings are to begin during the day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with night meetings also expected Tuesday and Thursday. Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his State of the State speech Wednesday night.
An assault gun-related measure to come up Tuesday would limit who can have one, while a bill to be debated Wednesday would ban assault weapons.
Both sides of the gun issue are expected to pack Capitol meeting rooms in what the National Rifle Association has called an assault on gun rights.
A pro-gun control group sent an email Monday asking supporters to match the 150 to 200 gun supporters expected at the hearings.
"Can you be there to stand against the firearms industry's spending and scare tactics?" Protect Minnesota's email asked.
Mental health help
Mental health has become a major issue in the 2013 Minnesota Legislature, mostly as lawmakers look for ways to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
But Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, on Monday discussed the need to invest in children's mental health.
"We know the tools that can work to help our children succeed and reach their potential," said Lourey, Senate health and human services chairman. "In our budget this year we are going to be working very, very hard to make sure we get our priorities right and that we have the tools that our kids need to succeed tomorrow and into the future."
He reported that just 20 percent of children between the ages of 9 and 17 that have a diagnosable mental illness or substance use disorder are being treated.
Almost a dozen bills will be introduced this year to deal with the situation.
Insurance 'limited'
Minnesota senators heard complaints about a new way to buy health insurance as the proposal went through the fourth of nine Senate committee hearings.
"It won't give all the best health insurance options to consumers," Kathryn Kmit of the Minnesota Council of Health plans said Monday.
While the council supports the health insurance exchange, the way the program is proposed would "limit consumer choice" and would provide policies too expensive for individuals and small businesses, she said.
The proposal authored by Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, would establish the exchange, as required by new federal law, that would be a mostly an online marketplace to buy insurance plans. If the state does not launch an exchange, the federal government will.
Kmit said she worries that expensive insurance plans on the marketplace could force more Minnesotans to drop insurance, which runs counter to the federal law's intent.
Kate Johansen of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and other business representatives said a board that would decide on what plans would be offered leaves the decision to four people on the seven-member panel.
Johansen and most others who testified against provisions in the bill said they appreciate Lourey working with them and the senator said the bill remains a work in progress.
Clergy want MNCare
A delegation of Minnesota clergy is lobbying federal officials to strengthen the state-subsidized MinnesotaCare health insurance program for the working poor.
The long-standing state program could be folded into a new health-care system established under new federal law.
"As faith leaders, we believe God calls us to health, wholeness, and love for our neighbor," the clergy wrote to federal officials. "In Minnesota, as elsewhere, the faith community has been central in advocating for the importance of health care as a shared endeavor. We share a common vision of implementing the Affordable Care Act in a way that improves the lives of Minnesotans. We seek a partnership with federal and state officials to fulfill the promise of this vision."
Among those who signed the letter are Bishop Ann Svennungsen of the Minneapolis Synod of the ELCA, Bishop Peter Rogness of the St. Paul Area Synod of the ELCA, Bishop Thomas Aitken of the Northeast Minnesota Synod of the ELCA, Bishop Jon Anderson of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA, the Rev. Paul Slack of the ISAIAH project and other clergy.
More than 130,000 Minnesotans now use MNCare.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2005
As often happens during a phone interview, he turned the tables on me toward the end.
"You new here?" he asked as I was trying to wrap things up.
"Yeah. I just moved here two months ago, from Idaho." (with the apologetic tone I tend to develop when I tell people just how new I am.)
"You like it here?"
"Sure. It's a beautiful place."
"It is. So why'd ya move here?"
"To Homer?"
"To Alaska."
(At this point it's getting close to lunch, and the conversation has rambled on for nearly a half hour.) "I don't know. To live in Alaska."
"Is that right?"
(silence from me. Of course that's the reason, the absolute truth, but it sounds a more than just a little silly when said out loud.)
"Yeah. Lots come up here just to be up here. Most are just trying to get away from something they left behind."
(a pause on both ends. I'm thinking he wants some kind of further justification from me, a good story to match his yarn about the time the Spit almost sunk into the sea. He's probably just reflecting on whether he wants a hamburger or spam helper for dinner.)
Finally I say, "Well, I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me .... "
And so on.
The people are strange in Alaska. But they have a worldview colored by quiet truths few others would ever see. Maybe it's the drawn-out darkness and cold, the solitude and stark landscape that demands silent reflection. I don't know. I can't help but wonder if this stranger on the phone had me pegged all along.
4 comments:
- jordan! said...
umm... hi? i'm kinda confused about the random comment you left me.
- Olaf Vanderhoot said...
Crotchety McScribbler asked: "So why'd ya move here?"
Jill's possible answers:
1. heard there were great tax breaks up here.
2. snow...it gets me hot.
3. i have bad body odor and the cold keeps the sweat down.
4. i saw 'northern exposure' once...it looked awesome.
5. whim.
- Johnny G said...
You poor misguided youth, how could you move to a place with so few McDonalds, hardly any Arby's and but a scant sprinkling of Walmarts? Well, welcome anyways, I'll always travel but I'll never leave.
John - 10:36 AM
- Katie said...
Yeah, I always heard the "people who move to Alaska are running from something" comment when I first moved here (and after living here four and a half years, I am still easily considered a newcomer to almost all coworkers and "real" Alaskans :).
How come people who move here can't be seen as running TO something? That's my take, anyway.
(P.S. added your blog to my links. keep it up!:) - 10:55 AM


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Mavericks' Roddy Beaubois might be done for the season after breaking bone in left hand
Backup guard Roddy Beaubois could be done for the season after suffering a broken bone in his hand during the first half against the Thunder. The fourth-year player suffered a broken second metacarpal on his left hand. "I don't know what to say," coach Rick Carlisle said. "I feel very bad for him. He had been putting the work in and obviously was playing well and this was a game where we needed him. He's had some bad luck with injuries. "I just hope he can get back, but I don't know if he's going to be able to this year or not." With Beaubois set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, it could be that he's played his final minute as a Maverick. It appears very unlikely he would return this season, which will put the Mavericks in a bind at guard. The injury couldn't have come at a worse time. Beaubois was coming off his best game of the season, scoring 18 points against Cleveland on Friday.
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Jonny Greenwood - The Master: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album review
Radiohead guitarist scores Paul Thomas Anderson's latest flick.
The sumptuous, Copland-esque chords of "Overtones" draw back the curtains on The Master: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, but within seconds they've devolved into a low-frequency swarm. Similar to the Scientology-like sect at the heart of the film, this early contamination of Americana tonality in Jonny Greenwood's score feels familiar at first, then disorienting. Employing a full orchestra for his second collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson (the first being 2007's There Will Be Blood), the Radiohead guitarist draws on the sonorities and harmonic landscapes of composers like Ravel. Take "Alethia," where a harp's altered pentatonic scales buoy a languid clarinet and flute duet, begging for a full-frame shot of a face curled in silent conflict.
At its best, Greenwood's score is marvelously discomfiting. On "Baton Sparks," string and woodwind pads depart from a halcyon, tonal horizon into a bewildering amalgam of plummeting string glissandi, to vertigo-like effect. While the paranoia and superficial, post-WWII American wholesomeness captured in Anderson's film finds a fitting frame in the composer's orchestrations, revelatory moments like this are too few and far between.


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Where is everyone?Moderator: WindMuch
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Where is everyone?Sitting at TP. Wind is a nice 20 MPH, but no one is here! WTF? I would go out but really hate solo missions in the bay. Don't want to leave my truck either. Bummer...
Re: Where is everyone?BART strike has everybody steering clear of bridge. Otherwise would have been there. Kite TP on saturday and got in a few before it died.
Re: Where is everyone?Sorry was at third.
Kites: 2013 F-One Bandit VI: 12m, 9m and 7m.
Board: 2013 F-One Acid 134x42 & 5'6 Fish. Harness: Underwave "Imperial" vaccust. Wetsuit: Underwave Sultan shortleg 4/3.
Re: Where is everyone?was at 3rd today. Hardly anyone there
wind was awesome as usual and water was too choppy as usual
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Brandy butter cookies recipe - an excellent solution to using up this Christmas leftover
By: Maggie Griffin | Published Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 2:13 PM | Updated Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 2:13 PM
Every year after Christmas I discover a tub of brandy butter lurking in the back of my fridge. And every year I end up throwing it out, as it has gone rancid. This year I left the bowl out to remind myself to think of something to do with it. Then on Twitter last night several people mentioned that they too end up throwing their brandy butter away.
I started thinking about recipes and Googled a few including brandy snaps but being a lazy cook they didn't appeal. Then I saw a recipe for brandy butter cookies. When I woke next morning someone had actually tweeted me the same idea. But I was ahead and had already bookmarked a recipe.
I have probably mentioned that I never follow a recipe verbatim. I always feel I have to make it mine and change something. So here is my take on the recipe I found.
Brandy butter is usually a 50:50 mix of butter and icing sugar so weigh how much you have left over.
Brandy Butter Cookie Recipe
200g butter in total (so if you have a 100g of brandy butter use 150g of plain butter and add to your brandy butter)
180g golden granulated sugar (or 130g minus your 100g of leftover brandy butter consisting of 50g icing sugar)
2 large eggs
250g plain flour
35g dried cranberries
50g dark chocolate pieces or drops
Beat your butter and sugar and brandy butter together. Add in eggs one by one and continue to beat. Sieve in flour and stir into mixture. Add cranberries and your chocolate.
Cut a large square of greaseproof paper and spoon the cookie mixture out onto it.
Roll up dough in the greaseproof like a Christmas cracker and twist the edges as in picture. Refrigerate until it has hardened.
Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C and line a baking tray and grease. Slice the dough to required thickness and place on the baking sheet. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes or until golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
I used ordinary dark chocolate which burnt slightly so it would be better to use chocolate drops. There was very little taste of brandy so if you prefer a kick then add some and increase the quantity of flour if necessary.
Yield 2 dozen cookies.
The cookie dough can be frozen and it will keep in the fridge for a few days.
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PARK Restaurant & Bar
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We used a Gilt City voucher and had a fantastic meal....fried mussels, beet salad, scallops, salmon & chocolate dessert were all AMAZING!
I went for dinner on a Monday night, not too crowded but had a decent amount of people for a summer Monday in an empty city. The food was great. Apps were awesome (great wings), entrees were fantastic (I had scallops), dessert was great too (lime-coconut sorbet that even coconut haters would like). Great vibe which I imagine just about anyone could enjoy. Our waitress was super sweet, friendly and helpful. Free garage parking? Can't really find a complaint with this place! Looking forward to definitely coming back.
I've been to PARK several times before and always loved the decor and the excellent menu and drink list. Despite it not being here for ages, it's definitely trying for that 'authentic' hipster feel. It doesn't feel as forced as a lot of other restaurants in Cambridge and Somerville are ending up with as they open up. As someone who has seen authentic wear from very established restaurants with heritage in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and other random places in New York City, there's something detectably 'off' that sits in an uncanny valley of authenticity for me. I've been to the owners' other restaurants in the area and this definitely hits the same mark as the others for classy, delicious, and awesome.
First time at PARK and everything was wonderful! Waitress was excellent, truly knew the menu inside and out and made great recommendations. Attentive but not overwhelming, perfectly balanced service. Cool but casual ambiance with a young crowd, this place emphasized the quality of their locally sourced ingredients and let the flavors of their seasonally inspired menu shine through. One of the most enjoyable restaurants I've tried lately, high marks all around. Also extensive beer and whiskey selection, as well as a creative list of house cocktails for those who are interested.
we were thrilled to use a gilt coupon, and ended up trying some amazing appetizers and entres. of course our favorite "tenders' choice" cocktails really made the night a hoot. we will be back, and back again, and again.
Although I don'[t recall our server offering his name, he was a, tall, slim ,blonde young man who waited on us on Tuesday, July 23. The fact that he didn't offer his name was his only error. We made several custom requests with both our food and drinks and he executed them directly. He did a great ,efficient job. The food was tasty and fresh and inventive. I had the seared scallops with an interesting array of asparagus and mushrooms and my hubby had lamb belly with lentils and fresh peas. he said that was a bit salty but he ate it all! We didn't have dessert. We would visit this restaurant again.
When we arrived we were worried about the choice. Kind of like walking down into a subway, but the door opened into a great pub. Food, service, drinks were all excellent. Even our 5 & 7 year olds loved it.
This is my favorite spot on the Cambridge side of the river. An ever-changing menu, delicious cocktails, awesome, personable service, and a wonderful atmosphere that ranges from bright & lively to dark & romantic.
Everything we ordered was great. The cocktails are really outstanding - really interesting, well balanced, and agreeable but not too sweet. Food was delicious. We went on a Monday night, so it was quiet, but most evenings this place has a lively but relaxed bar scene. It's a great place to get a cocktail and catch up with a friend, since it's usually not so loud that you can't hear each other.
I came to Park for dinner with a group of 3 friends - around 7:30 on a Saturday night, it was busy but not full. Our waitress was energetic and pleasant, gave us great cocktail recommendations, and was attentive enough without being overbearing - we never felt rushed. Everyone cleaned their plates - I and another friend had the chikpea-lentil burger, which was outstanding. A third friend had the porchetta, which she loved as well, and the fourth had the patty melt, which she said was just "good" - but still finished it. It was a bit dark when we first walked in, almost too dark to see the menus, but our eyes adjusted and it was really pleasant for the rest of the meal. We could hold a conversation at a normal level and had a great time!
An early dinner made for a quiet ambience. Appetizers were more flavorful than mains- highly recommend the crab/lobster dip, although very rich. Duck leg had crispy skin and tender meat, wonderful small peas, but the sauce was a bit too sweet. We had 2 pork dishes-one with kale and the other a meat pie with lots of good vegetables and not quite enough pork. Flourless chocolate cake with caramel sauce and ice cream was a treat. Our waiter was terrific-informative, helpful, offering tastes of Jack's Abby rye beer and 2 different Malbecs before we ordered. He's a gem!
Ryan was a great waiter! He knew the menu inside out and made excellent recommendations. Our food was amazing from the starters to the drink!
I had a Gilt coupon and was excited to try this place. They use a lot of local foods/ alcohol etc... We had so much food and it was delicious. I loved that they served cheese and house made crackers instead of standard bread. Their local maple mead menu was fantastic. Just nice atmosphere overall. Comfortable and inviting. Our server was also fantastic.
I think it definitely had to do with what we ordered. I found the restaurant to be so so the first two times we went, but the 3rd time (since my boyfriend likes it) was a charm. The lamb was succulent. I highly recommend the bacon three ways was well as the scallops, but the most memorable thing for me was the flourless chocolate cake. I don't even like sweets, but it was amazing! I still think about it. Combined with the excellent service, I couldn't ask for more. Totally over ate.
I prefer Park to Russell House and Grafton St (same ownership I think) nearby because the menu is comparable but it's usually less crowded. I go there every couple of months. Beer selection is very good. Complimentary bread and cheese is awesome. Menu has good variety and food is consistently well above the average Harvard Sq fare. Setvice is always friendly and attentive. Location hasn't been kind to prior restaurants but I think Park has a chance to stick around..at least I hope it does.
We came here for dinner on a random Tuesday night. It is "underground" off the side of the street and has a very low key and romantic ambiance. The servers were nice and the food was good. I really liked the atmosphere most of all -- it wasn't too formal that you would have to dress up (nice denim is acceptable) but it was nice enough to bring a first date or perhaps even a coworker. We wanted to try their famous meat pie but unfortunately they had already run out for the day. We will be back for that!
Great food and drinks with excellent service. We had the Lobster and Crab Dip, Park Patty Melt, and Slow Roasted Brisket. I will definitely go back to try more items from the menu.
Park is a nice place to go to dinner. The food and drinks are good, the service is good and the location is great. Recommend going.
My friends and I ate at PARK during Restaurant Week. We all enjoyed the food and are already planning a trip back to sample regular menu staples such as the meat pie (I was advised to order early!) and the extensive beer list, among other things. The wait staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. From the super delicious cheese and toast starter that appears at your table, to helping to pick out just the right beer, we were well served. Free parking just upstairs (Sun - Wed) is a delightful bonus to a great experience at PARK!
Loved the food and the service. Really fresh ingredients and excellent results. Great service too.
We had a great server, amazing food and left with big smiles! Great location with parking available as well.
If you want a nice dinner make sure to reserve a spot in the back, this place gets very crowded. Also, make sure to they the bartender's choice when ordering a cocktail, Melissa will not steer you wrong!
It was the perfect location for meeting up with friends for some food and drink. Very laid back. Our server was fantastic and the service was amazing. I loved my scallops and the lobster appetizer dip. My husband got the lamb belly and thought it was a bit "fatty" for his taste (but I think that it how its supposed to be!). Overall a great place that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a laid back place to eat and drink with friends.
We had delicious cocktails, wOnderful appetizers, especially the fried mussels, and great entrees. Two of us had the sea scallops which were served with asparagus and mushrooms, one had the roasted trout and fourth had the lamb belly (not my choice, but he liked it.) everyone loves their meal.
We enjoyed our meal at Park. The cracker and cheese for the table were great - quite a treat! We started off with crispy duck leg and enjoyed it. It was cooked perfectly, presented well, and the mustard sauce was amazing. For dinner, we had scallops and trout. The scallops were a large portion but were undercooked for my liking. My fiance's trout was cooked well and he enjoyed it. Nothing really struck us as "outstanding" but we felt that the food was pretty good, the service was great, and the prices and portions were reasonable.
Went there to celebrate a birthday and it was a wonderful night!!
Excellent bourbon list and great patty melts. Loved the atmosphere
I had been to this space when it was Reline, and I'm amazed at what they've done with the place! What a great layout - big space made cozy. While waiting for friends at the bar, spoke with the bar manager who was very friendly and helpful. I love when staff is genuinely excited by the menu. Our server was also great, very accommodating. Nice cocktail offering, delicious chickpea/lentil burger. My friend ordered the meat pie of the day - I'll have to get that next time!
After seeing "All the Way" at A.R.T. we walked over to Park, filled with thoughts about the play. We were seated in the back at a quiet table where we were able to fully discuss the play. Our server, a bit reserved at first, was perfectly attentive. We shared a delicious caesar salad unique in its offering of Toad in a Hole (thick slice of bread with a perfectly done egg). Of the house special "toasts", we particular enjoyed the brisket. The scallops with roasted mushrooms and asparagus were sweet and perfectly flavored and my husband loved the trout with corn pudding and romesco. All great combinations of melding flavors. We had an early dinner, which helped the quiet ambiance. Free parking Sun-Wed after 5. Check it out. We'll be back!
Went here for an anniversary dinner with the little lady. This place was great because it just the right amount of class with a splash of casual for those who don't want to wear a jacket while eating. The food was really good and the beer selection of local brews was good. I really recommend this place for someone looking for a nice place to eat that isn't too expensive but will still make your other half feel special.
My husband and I ate here before a sporting event at Harvard. We both enjoyed interesting cocktails (his, a Giant Killer; mine, an awesome mocktail the bartender created). A cheese and crackers offering was a welcome departure from bread-and-butter, and our excellent server assured me without being asked that the cheese was pasturized and safe for pregnant me to enjoy. My husband loved his meat pie -- the special was seasonal, with slow-braised pork, butternut squash and apples. The mushy peas were under seasoned but the meat pie was tasty enough to compensate. My roasted chicken awesome. I'd return just to have the sweet potato bread pudding again. For dessert, we had an excellent trio of sorbet (cranberry, pear-vanilla, and apple cider).
The food was awesome, service was awesome, really cool atmosphere, great prices. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation possible. We live over two hours away and will be going back to Cambridge for the sole purpose of going out to eat at PARK. We ordered two appetizers, two entrees, two sides and a desert and the bill came to just $70 including tip! Best food I have ever had.
Picked this place for my birthday dinner with my parents. Didn't know what to expect. Ended up with a delicious meal delivered by a wonderful server. Got our order right (there were special requests for every dish) and food was served hot and tasty! Didn't love our app of toasts, but the main courses were spot on. Can't wait to return. Beautiful restaurant, tasty food, reasonable prices! What's not to love!
Second visit to Park and very pleased with both visits. Excellent food and very large, eclectic beer and liquor menu. Good wine as well. Reasonable prices and free garage parking Sun-Thurs.(discount pkg. other nights)-a great bonus in Harvard Square.
While I'd been to Park previously, my friends had not. Signature dishes exceeded expectations: the meat pie was delicious the first time and as leftovers; bacon three ways a home run; and the salted caramel ice cream a grand slam! Mark and Chris behind the provided excellent service from start to finish and likewise poured the perfect cocktail for each of us. The entire place was hopping, impressive for a random Tuesday. We all can't wait for our next visit!
We took friends there on our most recent visit - and they're from Tallahassee, FL which I presume from their description of it is not a gourmet haven. They were blown away, perhaps because Waffle House and Applebee's are more the norm there. We thought, as usual, it was "just another great meal." The scallops, in particular, were delicious. I think these days it's the best place to eat in the Square.
We were 3 couples having an early dinner on a Monday night before going to a film festival at the Brattle. This was our 3rd visit, but our friends' first and everyone raved about the meal. We shared sweet fried mussels, and I'm not a mussels fan. The beet salad for our gluten-free friend, was delicious, the brisket toast a real winner. 2 sole mains had not a drop left after the meal and the scallops were sweet and flavorful, but the polenta a little dry, the only complaint. The squash risotto was beautifully served in the squash & proclaimed a winner. Our server was very attentive, but not overly so, the assistant not clearing before anyone had finished, something I've noticed in restaurants recently. It's well-managed and comfortable!
The chocolate covered bacon was out of this world, and the meat pie of the day was also quite good. The restaurant really stands out on service though!
We arrived on time and were brought right to our table, where we were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water (on the house) and then provided a lengthy wine and beer list. The waiter reco'd a good beer for me. Then he proceeded to come back EVERY TWO MINUTES. "How were your first sips?" (hadn't had one yet) "How are your apps?" "How are your first bites?" "How are your next bites?" Honestly -- if the service were reversed, I'd complain, too, but I felt like my friend and I had no time to talk. Every time we started chatting, we were interrupted. Attentive service is great, but there's a balance, I think. Food was good.
I went to Park with a friend for a ladies night out. We got a cozy table by the fireplace, and while the bar was hopping, we could still hear eachother talk! This place has deliciously interesting cocktails, and I think decadent food - I had scallops with bacon and polenta which just melted in your mouth. I also love the homemade crackers and cheese to start. We went all the way through to dessert - the apple upside-down cake and ice cream fit our meal perfectly.
I was super impressed with the cocktails and choice of wines. That only added to the great food selection - which was absolutely delicious. (Try the BACON 3-ways!!!) Our server was awesome, attentive and on top of things. The whole experience from hostess to dessert, exceeded my expectations. We were treated like we were special guests. Although I have been here before, it was the first time my friends dined here - we decided that night, that PARK will be on our list of places to frequent. Don't hesitate - GO THERE NOW!
Cozy setting with old Harvard charm and good food. Reasonably priced.
Both of our meals were excellent - scallops and the sole. The waiter was very attentive, plus nice. It has a cozy atmosphere. We definitely would visit again.
My boyfriend and I were looking for someplace cozy, delicious, and resonably priced to have a nice meal out on Thanksgiving. Park more than fit the bill. I'd been there for cocktails, late-night and it was hopping. For our dinner the menu was all-American enough to fit the bill for T-giving. We arrived for our 7:15 reservation and were promptly seated in the living-room like dining room. Our server was spectacular, and the food was nothing short of perfection. We had the confit chicken wings to start, I tried the Bar Steak and my boyfriend had the Patty Melt. We loved everything! We also had The Giant Killer and The Captain's Mistress as cocktails and both were expertly mixed and served. 5 stars for this great new Harvard Sq. Find.
I really enjoyed my first experience here! The portions were huge though; for 2 people, an appetizer (half of which was taken home) + (most of) 2 entrees left absolutely no room for dessert. The lobster dip appetizer was really good as all the reviews stated, however, it is REALLY filling/rich, and the pita chips seem to be baked with oil. The grilled pork chops with pecans and asparagus was great (got it mainly to try the molasses-coffee sauce); a lot juicier than I expected. The bar steak was amazing; so tender and flavorful. It came with a mountain of sweet potato wedges, greens, and a block of butter glistening on top...NOT healthy at all. Besides the greasiness and too-big portion size, taste and experience both were great.
We sat in the bar/lounge area on the stuffed leather couches which was lovely. We had a relaxing night, we weren't rushed at all to finish our dinner, I think all in all, we stayed for 3 hours. The staff was lovely, the ambiance was cozy and relaxing and the food was good. We highly recommend it!
Park was a great place to take some friends I haven't seen in a while. We all love good food and drinks and that's what we experienced! On top of that, the service was phenomenal. My friend had ordered a drink that wasn't really to her liking, and our server noticed without any of us saying anything. He asked if she would prefer something else because he didn't want her to have a drink she didn't like.
Park was recommended to us by a trusted source who knows and understands food. The energy of Park on a Friday evening is evident as you enter - a crowded bar thrumming with conversation. Our table was in a smaller room off the bar which made conversation possible. Great décor. The crispy mussels are unforgettable, lightly battered tempura style, and a portion that must be shared. You cannot go wrong with a meat pie that changes daily (had chicken) and the lamb osso buco was delicious. The room became very noisy as the evening wore on with a large party having been seated in the room, but somehow, on a winter's night, during the holidays, it was all part of the ambiance. We hope to return.
Phenomenal food with exceptional service; wait staff had impressive knowledge of both food and drink components of the menu. Perfectly crafted cocktails. Delicious food. A Cambridge gem!
We had a great time at PARK. I asked for a booth where I could talk with my business colleagues and we got exactly what I asked for. We were put in a semi-quiet part of the restaurant on a busy Friday night. Service was outstanding. Thanks PARK!


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Here's a look at the life of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco's ruler on July 12, 2005, following the death of his father, Prince Rainier. Albert has been credited with bringing many sporting and music events to Monaco.
Personal: Birth date: March 14, 1958
Birth place: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Birth name: Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, His Serene Highness, the Hereditary Prince of Monaco, Marquis of Baux
Father: Prince Rainier III
Mother: Princess Grace, formerly the actress Grace Kelly
Marriage: Charlene Wittstock (July 1, 2011 - present)
Children: with Nicole Coste: Eric Alexandre Stephane , August 24, 2003; with Tamara Rotolo: Jazmin Grace Rotolo, March 1992.
Education: Amherst College, BA, 1981
Military service: French Navy
Other Facts: He is interested in environmental issues, alternative energy and hybrid vehicles. Some buses in Monaco run on rapeseed oil.
An avid athlete, he has competed in five Winter Olympics (1988, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002) in the sport of bobsledding but has not won any medals.
He has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1985.
Neither of his children are in line for the throne by Monaco law, "the succession passes, upon death or abdication, to the direct legitimate descent of the previous prince."
Timeline: March 31, 2005 - Monaco's Crown Council transfers the regency of the tiny kingdom to Prince Albert, the heir to the throne, saying that Prince Rainier can no longer carry out his duties as monarch.
April 6, 2005 - Prince Rainier III dies of organ failure and Prince Albert becomes Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
July 6, 2005 - Publicly acknowledges paternity of his son, Alexandre, born to Nicole Coste, a flight attendant from Togo.
July 12, 2005 - Part 1 of the formal investiture as Monaco's ruler is Mass at St. Nicholas Cathedral, marking the end of the mourning period for Prince Rainier.
November 17, 2005 - Part 2 of the formal investiture is the enthronement ceremony at St. Nicholas Cathedral.
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"When automakers begin development on a new model, there are typically three or more competing design proposals, one of which is then chosen to make it into metal. This standard operating procedure was discarded with the Audi A7 Sportback, says Audi boss Rupert Stadler: "Everything was right in the first place." Indeed, this large hatchback could be the most beautiful of all Audis. Long, wide, and low, it's styled with smooth and supremely clean lines. " (caranddriver.com) The interior feels more like a cockpit than a driver's seat thanks to a high center console and an array of clear and crisp instrumentation.
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Last week New York Times' ran a great article on the new Dell Linux laptops. The interesting part of the article is that it not only pointed out the drawbacks to a Linux including the fact that the new Dell machines do not play DVDs out of the box, but also walked users through the process of enabling the DVD drives that come with the computers to play DVDs.
US users acting on these directions may return some balance to the the market for Operating Systems(OS's). Microsoft and Apple have been using standards and proprietary drivers to lock users into using their OS's in a practice that is anti-competitive and harmful to consumers. Civil disobedience may be our only tool for asserting users preference and preventing monopolies from controlling users in a democratic system where the legislative process is being controlled by the deep pockets of said monopolies. Civil disobedience is working to bring down the price of music online and remove DRM it may work here too.
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One challenge for Linux users is finding media players that work with encrypted music and DVDs. Ubuntu comes with a movie player, but it is not automatically configured to play copy-protected commercial DVDs. To watch a movie, the Linux user must install necessary codecs, or decoders. One way to do that is to first download a program called Automatix from www.getautomatix.com. When you run that program you get an ominous warning that downloading and installing "non-free codecs without paying a fee to the concerned authorities constitutes a CRIME in the United States of America." Users in the United States are advised: "please do not install option AUD-DVD." Users who ignore that legal warning can then configure Ubuntu to play commercial DVDs.
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