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Star power and firepower fill the space at the Sparks TA
Elvis is in the building. Well, some of his possessions are anyway. Visitors to the Sparks, Nev. TA will find a lot of Presley memorabilia, alongside one of the most impressive gun collections in the U.S.
It all began in the 1980s when Sid Doan, Jr., the original owner of the truckstop (back then it was Union 76) stuffed $20,000 into his boots and flew out to Memphis to see the Elvis Presley Collection.
"I was a kid back then, but I remember my dad coming back," says Marcy Barba, who now runs the Sierra Sid's Casino at the location. "I asked him if he got the guns and he said, 'No, she told me I was light. I have to stuff another $20,000 in my boots and fly back out tomorrow.'"
The Elvis collection now resides at the casino at the Sparks TA. It includes jewelry, such as an 1.8-carat canary yellow diamond ring and two guns Presley brought back from Germany. It's part of the largest commemorative gun collection in the country, with 230 pistols and 50 rifles on display. Visitors can examine those items alongside guns from the Civil War era and the Old West.
Silver screen collectibles include a replica of the "Do you feel lucky?" 44 magnum used in the movie Dirty Harry, and a pair of spurs worn by John Wayne. Authentic World War II-era American flags from Iwo Jima and the Mannheim prison liberation are also on display.
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Miles Alton, store, fuel and property manager, says, "We have a great team, everyone jumps in to help. It's a big family here and it's pretty cool for the drivers to experience our camaraderie."
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Sierra Sid's Casino is all about the games. "We have a small casino, which gives us the opportunity to have one-on-one relationships with our customers," says Barba. "And we don't serve alcohol. When a regular comes in, we know which machine they prefer and have their favorite coffee or soda to them right when they sit down."
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The all-you-can-eat Trucker's Grille was recently revamped. The restaurant features a '50s style diner décor with a twist. Instead of posters, truck grilles hang on the wall.
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Around Labor Day, attendees of the annual Burning Man arts festival often drop by. People in wild makeup and a week's worth of camping-out grime are a sight to see before they hit the showers to clean up. But Alton says they are laid- back, great people to have around.
A little more Elvis
Elvis' tour bus was stopped at Sparks on the day he died. The driver offered Sid everything in the bus for $250,000, including Elvis' show clothes. Sid felt the price was too steep, but once said that if he had the chance again, he would've gotten that money somehow.


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The news released in a matter-of-fact, almost unsympathetic manner. The Social Security Administration (SSA) simply said that "monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 58 million Americans will not automatically increase in 2011."
According to a release, "the Social Security Act provides for an automatic increase in Social Security and SSI benefits if there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from the third quarter of the last year a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was determined to the third quarter of the current year."
And, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was no increase in the CPI-W from the third quarter of 2008, the last year a COLA was determined, to the third quarter of 2010. "Therefore, under existing law, there can be no COLA in 2011," the SSA said in its release.
In addition the SSA said: "Other changes that would normally take effect based on changes in the national average wage index also will not take effect in January 2011. Since there is no COLA, the statute also prohibits a change in the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax as well as the retirement earnings test exempt amounts. These amounts will remain unchanged in 2011."
Learn more about the 2011 Social Security and SSI changes.
In light of that news, members of the Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) offered the following guidance to seniors who are trying to put the news in perspective.
No COLA Means No Inflation
"Everybody likes a raise, but seniors should view this as a good thing," said FPA member John Comer, CFP®, of Comer Consulting and a contributor to FPA's All Things Financial Planning Blog. "If there is no COLA adjustment for people on Social Security, there is no increase in their costs — as it is measured by the Social Security Administration. If those seniors are not living entirely on Social Security but have savings and pensions, they should be extremely happy that their costs are not going up."
Others agree. "The media has spun this story as if this is a great injustice to seniors," said FPA member Richard S. Kahler, MS, CFP®, ChFC®, CCIM, of Kahler Financial Group. "Very few media outlets are explaining the reason there is no increase is because we've not had inflation. And, if we slide into deflation, we will need to be cutting Social Security checks."
"There is no difference in a five percent increase with five percent inflation, a zero percent increase with zero percent inflation, or a two percent cut with two percent deflation," Kahler said. "Purchasing power remains exactly the same in all three scenarios. Unfortunately, given these three scenarios, most people would feel they are getting something with a five percent raise and five percent inflation and most would be outraged if their checks were cut two percent with two percent deflation."
No Need to "Plunder" Your Savings
There's been a concern that seniors might start "plundering" their savings given that that there will be no COLA in 2011. But some planners suggest that such reports are more hype than reality.
"Let's put this in perspective of what could have been," said FPA member Frank St. Onge, CFP®, and a contributor to FPA's All Things Financial Planning Blog. "Assume a beneficiary was getting the maximum of about $2,500 per month. If inflation would have been four percent, the beneficiary would have gotten about $100 more per month for next year. The average beneficiary gets $14,000 per year, or about $1,200 per month. That would be an increase of $48 per month on average."
"So how do we get to 'plundering' our portfolios when we might have to take $48 to $100 more per month out of our portfolio?" St. Onge asked.
For his part, St. Onge suggests that seniors and others would be well served to react to the news with calmness rather than hysteria. "I am not suggesting that there should be no concern for the seniors, but 'plundering' our portfolio?" he asked.
Cut Expenses
No inflation as measured by the CPI-W doesn't mean that expenses aren't rising for seniors or that they shouldn't look for ways to cut expenses.
For instance, FPA member Candace G. Kaplan CFP®, RHU, ChFC, suggests that drug costs, medical expenses, and fuel and energy costs are rising and that many seniors struggle to pay their bills.
Given that, financial planners are suggesting that seniors should examine their budget or create one. "If you haven't put together a monthly budget in the past, now is the time to do so," said FPA member Scott M. Kahan, CFP®, president and wealth manager of Financial Asset Management Corp. "Be realistic and look at areas where you can cut back."
For his part, FPA member Robert Schmansky, CFP®, of Northern Financial Advisers and a contributor to FPA's All Things Financial Planning Blog said seniors ought to discuss their budget with their financial adviser and see if they have any ideas. "Advisers are not only expert financial counselors, they are also business people interested in minimizing their overhead," said Schmansky. "They often have creative ideas or knowledge about new services, like the Groupon pop-up, that offer ways to stretch your budget."
Seniors should look for ways to "scrub" their fixed and discretionary expenses. "Items that individually may seem small can amount to real savings when combined," said FPA member Leslie Beck, CFP®, of Compass Wealth Management.
For example, Beck said the Lifeline cell phone service provides free cell phones to those who meet certain income restrictions. "Dropping current cell phone or landline coverage and replacing it with a free (or even prepaid) cell phone can save a senior hundreds of dollars," she said.
In addition, Beck suggested that seniors should check their cable bills for unnecessary charges, such as packages little used, extra cable box charges for televisions in spare rooms, and the like. "We're not talking about cutting back here," Beck said. "Just looking at what you really use and how you pay for it."
Seniors can also look to cut back on discretionary expenses, such as travel, gifts and giving. "With travel, it pays to shop carefully and plan well in advance," said Kahan. "You may be able to negotiate better deals with cruise lines and other travel providers. Look for group plans that may be cheaper."
Seniors might also look at ways to cut what are viewed as necessary expenses, such as medical. "Sometimes veterans are eligible for medical services, including prescriptions, through the Veterans Administration," said Kahan.
Beck suggested that seniors should also make sure they are enrolled in every senior savings program they can be part of. "For example, many states allow seniors to 'freeze' their property tax levels, saving them from that annual increase," Beck said. "Low-income seniors should check to see if their states offer subsidized prescription programs, such as PADD in New Jersey, which can be used with Medicare and will reduce prescription co-pays."
Asking children and grandchildren about money-saving technology could help cut costs, too. "Your children and grandchildren are also great places to look for advice on new technology like Skype, which can save you money on phone bills," said Schmansky.
Increase Income
Besides cutting expenses, seniors should also consider ways they can raise their incomes. One financial planner framed it this way: "The average Social Security benefit in 2008 was $1,153," said FPA member Scott Hughes, CFP®, of Hughes Financial Services, a branch office of WFG Investments, Inc. (Securities offered through WFG Investments) "The historical cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8 percent. If no COLA is going to make your finances tough, try to find a way to save $35-$50 a month to provide yourself with that small boost in income."
Hughes said it's important to consider all income sources — those currently being received and those that perhaps have not been tapped. "If you have certificate of deposits (CDs) or other investments, consider having the interest paid to you," Hughes said. "If you have investments where the dividends are being reinvested, consider having those dividends sent to you monthly or quarterly. If you need more income see if your portfolio can be rebalanced in a way that you could take advantage of higher income paying investments such as bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITS), and dividend-paying stocks. Take note that doing so can add some volatility to your principal."
Schmansky also suggested that seniors should talk to their adviser to determine the withdrawal needs from their portfolio, and review if their portfolio is structured appropriately.
One planner suggested you closely examine your expenses before you go adjusting your portfolio or increasing your withdrawals. "Be skeptical of your actual expenses," said FPA member Jason K. Branning, CFP®, of Branning Wealth Management, LLC. "Ask yourself if you actually — not what you think — need an increase next year and if so for what things? Prove to yourself why you need the increase. Is it due to actual increases in medical or long-term care insurance premiums? Are you actually spending more in the grocery store and at the fuel pump? If you determine you do need more income, then examine your assets."
As with Hughes and Schmansky, Branning said boosting income from assets is possible. But he suggested evaluating all your assets as part of this exercise. "Assets are the things you own like savings, retirement plans, your human capital (the ability to produce income if health permits), your house and land," Branning said. "Can any of these assets be used to increase your income to cover your necessary expenses? Use only the assets you need to use, and where possible, pensionize them — turn them into an on-going stream of income."
For her part, Beck suggested other non-traditional ways of boosting income. "Doing things such as holding garage sales, selling items online, and the like can raise thousands of dollars, while saving heirs the headache of having to sort through mom and dad's lifetime accumulation of possessions," Beck said.
In extreme cases, Kaplan suggested that seniors might have to depend on the generosity of family and community for help meeting their expenses, especially when those costs are already cut to the bone. "This will have to continue to bridge the gaps for most seniors," Kaplan said.
Return to Work
FPA member Eric Toya, CFP®, vice president of wealth management at Trovena, LLC, also suggested that returning to work might be yet another way to boost income. "If you are able to return to work, even part-time, it may help bridge the gap in a year like this, when there is no increase in benefits," Toya said.
Toya noted that any earnings seniors are able to generate have the potential of pulling double duty. "Obviously, any earnings will help current cash flow," Toya said. "However, your earnings may also increase your Social Security benefits as Social Security automatically recomputes the benefit amount after the additional earnings are credited to your record. Remember, your benefits are based on your highest 35 earning years. While a part-time income may not seem significant compared to your later full-time working years, it is possible that you will surpass your earnings from 34 and 35 years ago."
Learn more about the effects of part-time work.
Put Social Security in Its Place
The recent announcement by Social Security that there will be no increase in benefit payments for the second year in a row brings up many, critical issues surrounding Social Security, one of which is this: "Social Security should not be considered a 'retirement plan'," said FPA member David R. Bergmann, CFP®, EA, CLU, CHFC and a contributor to FPA's All Things Financial Planning Blog. "Social Security needs to be recognized, because we cannot afford it to be more, as that 'social' safety net providing some 'security' for basic subsistence. We shouldn't be thinking of it as a lifestyle support mechanism."
The lack of a COLA underscores the need for Americans to not depend solely on Social Security for income in retirement. In fact, Bergman said it highlights the need to "save early, and save often."
Of note, seniors and others interested in saving Social Security should visit FPA's Social Security Predictor, a web tool that allows you to compute your benefits based on your age and current projections for the future funding of the system.


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Blue Hill Buffalo
My friend and I weren't the only ones out of place on Long Island.
By Isaac Kestenbaum
Blue Hill, Maine, is anything but wild. The waterfront is developed, there's a food co-op, a stately library, and family-friendly steel drum dances every Monday night during the summer. The local high school insists on calling itself an "academy." Even Blue Hill itself, rising from the center of town, has been tamed by a well-maintained and clearly marked network of trails.
Growing up I'd always wished that my environment could have provided a little more adventure. And so one late summer weekend, before the start of our senior year of high school, my friend Myles and I planned a sailing trip to Long Island, four thousand acres of forest in the middle of Blue Hill Bay, within sight of downtown. The island once held a small town, even a post office.
But the woods had since reclaimed the land, save for a few vacation houses. The island's return to wildness had so enticed the National Park Service that it purchased the entire island a few years earlier, turning it into a nature preserve.
The day we set out was bleak, the sea and sky both the color of slate. Before we had even pulled anchor, we managed to soak a bag full of clothing and ruin our camera — apparently, we had forgotten that the ocean is subject to tides. Boldly ignoring both this omen and the ominous weather, we arrived at Long Island without further incident. The clouds yielded to sun, we pitched our tent in a clearing near the beach, lit a small driftwood fire, and reclined on our bedrolls.
It was then that two small, furry creatures emerged from the woods far down the shore. As they drew closer, they revealed themselves to be, in fact, not small — but, rather, a pair of very large, shaggy buffalo.
We had heard that the family that once owned this island had imported a small herd of these animals, but the National Park Service was said to have removed them all. Yet here they were, two massive, intimidating piles of muscle headed directly for our camp. Bison are a non-native species, which was why they were being removed, yet they were at ease in their surroundings. They had eluded the park service; they were surely cunning. We had no idea what they would do next.
I set an arbitrary boundary: If the bison walk past that log, we'll move.
That was how we soon found ourselves standing at the edge of the water, watching helplessly as the buffalo invaded our campsite to feast on the grass and flowers growing there. The rain returned, dampening our sleeping bags and extinguishing our fire.
Impatient with our beastly island-mates, we decided to scare them away. We had towed a small, motorized dinghy as a landing craft, and we were confident that the motor's roar would terrify the animals. The tide was against us; our dinghy sat high on the beach. After pushing the boat through yards of cold mudflats, and when we were finally zooming back and forth in the choppy ocean in front of our camp, we learned an important lesson: Bison are unimpressed by the sound of an outboard motor.
Landing on the beach for a second time, we were cold, wet, and desperate. Myles and I exchanged few, if any, words — perhaps just a manly nod — and then we charged the beach, shouting as loud as we could, pounding sticks into the ground. It was primal. It was brave. It was probably stupid. And yet, either because of our efforts, or because they had their own agenda, the bison sauntered off.
Too exhausted to enjoy our victory, we retired to our tent. Our gear was soaked and the storm lasted all night. I awoke, shivering, to find my sleeping bag in a puddle of water. We cut the journey short and sailed home the next day in heavy rain.
Despite, or, more truthfully, because of the hardship we faced, this adventure is now a favorite tale; a badge of honor. I believe we sought our misfortunes, if not entirely consciously. How else to explain the fact that we carried no compass, ignored weather reports, and used photocopied pages from a road atlas in place of a nautical chart?
We lived in a tamed Maine, whose dirt roads had been paved and whose waters were thoroughly explored. To find adventure, you had to make things harder for yourself.
With a little intentional incompetence — and some help from imported wildlife — the ancient battle between man and nature was again a fair fight. Maine's wild heart still beats, faintly, for those determined or foolish enough to find it.


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I don't know who any of these people are. I do know that the parents of the kids in the photo immediately below should expect some industrial-size vomiting later in the day. Below them is a girl on an Easter Egg Hunt on the White House lawn, 80 years ago in 1929, standing with what appears to be a hastily constructed bunny made by a blindfolded chimpanzee. And finally three women prepare for an Easter Parade, at least according to the photo captions and no, I don't know what in the hell they're doing either. But they're kind of creepy. So there you have it. Enjoy!
Friday, April 10, 2009
42 comments:
- Arbogast said...
I'd like the think the two older women in the third picture (and the fourth and fifth, of course) will ultimately start kissing the neck of the girl in the chair, unbuttoning her Easter outfit and fondling her breasts as their canine teeth tear into the supple flesh of her neck and they make her their undead sister in blood.
- April 10, 2009 at 2:21 PM
- Greg said...
They actually have pictures of that but they're kind of blurry and dark. Also the bunny explodes in the seventh picture of the series and decapitates one of the older women.
- April 10, 2009 at 2:24 PM
- Ed Howard said...
Greg, you always post the most boring pictures from these series. We want to see the undead women and exploding bunnies, damn it.
- April 10, 2009 at 2:48 PM
- Greg said...
Did I mention the flamethrower? Cause that plays a big part in the ninth picture.
- April 10, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- bill r. said...
I was going to say, before Greg revealed where these pictures are heading, that those women were going to fuck the shit out of that Easter bunny. Guess I'm wrong!
- April 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM
- Greg said...
Maybe if he hadn't exploded.
- April 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
- bill r. said...
By the way, "Cake Wrecks" has some real winners up today. I about fell out of my chair!
- April 10, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- Fox said...
You guys are sick
-Sent from my iPhone while at Good Friday services. - April 10, 2009 at 4:46 PM
- Greg said...
I'll just pretend Bill didn't make that comment.
Fox, is that a special atheist service? Since you know, you're an atheist. Do they just show The Long Good Friday with Bob Hoskins or something? - April 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Fox said...
I'm probably better classified as agnostic. Maybe. Right?
But regardless... they actually played The Long Goodbye by accident, which I was ok with. - April 10, 2009 at 5:50 PM
- Greg said...
I'm a Flagnostic. I don't really believe in flags.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- Fox said...
I'm a Mathiest.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM
- Fox said...
I'm also a Prognostic. I don't believe in prog-rock. (I'm also good at predictions).
- April 10, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- bill r. said...
Greg, if you're Flagnostic, then you haven't decided if flags exist or not.
What I like best about "Cake Wrecks" is the blogger's commentary. She'll say things like, "That cake gave me nightmares!" or "That cake is creepy!" or "That cake makes NOOOO sense!" She's a really clever writer. - April 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- Fox said...
I'm worried about Bill. He's been on in a Cake Wrecks mind set for awhile now.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- bill r. said...
Oh, and The Long Good Friday is a really good movie.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM
- bill r. said...
"Cake Wrecks" has a post on cakes shaped like lambs, and it has received 260 comments.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:08 PM
- Greg said...
First off, I don't know whether flags exist or not. I think they're an illusion
Second, I don't disagree with the idea of cakewrecks. The Invisible Edge is obviously operating under roughly the same rules; find a picture of something ripe for sardonic commentary and roll with it. It's just that the writer, in my opinion, SUCKS! HARD! And yet the vast majority of our mediocre citizenship don't seem to give a flying shit.
Three, I'm also a Baytheist. I don't believe in Michael Bay. - April 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM
- bill r. said...
It's just that the writer, in my opinion, SUCKS! HARD!
Oh, she's terrible. I was using sarcasm earlier. - April 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
- Ryan Kelly said...
Why a vendetta against that shitty blog? Is Greg just jealous because this Jen character (if that is here REAL name) gets more comments than he does?
Because I totally am. Let's get her. - April 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Greg said...
Bill, I not only got that you were using sarcasm, I thought it was funny. But cakewrecks readers wouldn't haven't gotten you. At all. That would have flown right over their heads.
- April 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
- Greg said...
Ryan, I have no issues with her, except that I hate her.
Seriously though, the whole thing started a while ago when I was bitching to Fox about how much mediocrity reigns supreme. Look at the technorati top 100 and believe you me, about 90 or so are truly shithole blogs. 10 or so are good to excellent but the majority I have found are just bad. You know, like "I can haz cheeseburger" with the "funny" cat pictures (there aren't scare quotes big enough to go around the word "funny" there). That blog actually makes thousands in revenue each year. Aaarrrggghhh!!!
Think of all your favorite movie blogs. Unless MTV or Cinematical are among them, and they shouldn't be, no decent movie blogs are actually popular beyond people who actually know and love movies.
So there, now I'm venting again. - April 10, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Ryan Kelly said...
But, you can't tell a majority of the populace gravitating towards the low to middle brow is unique to the world of blogging. And yes, so many of the more popular movie blogs are incredibly lacking in genuine discourse, and it's a problem. But the only way to combat it is to continue fighting the good fight with writing based on substance and a unique world-view. It's a lot to ask, but I like David Bordwell's formula for thoughtful criticism:
ideas + information + opinion + good or great writing
Now, the only problem is getting there! - April 10, 2009 at 7:08 PM
- Fox said...
Supposedly the dude(s) from I Can Has Cheezburger made $2 million dollars when they sold the site.
I don't have a problem with I Can Has Cheezburgers though. I don't "LOL" when I go to site, but I do think some of it is cute. But mostly I'm just envious how such a simple idea blossomed into a profitable venture.
Now... Cake Wrecks. I don't get that site at all. I think its boring, not cute, not even worthy of a harmless smile. My guess is that the visitors of that site are the same people that watch something like The Today Show or The View.
I've never been to David Bordwells site, but I remember Greg mentioning that the comments are off on his blog. That's kind of a bummer. I mean, to each his own, there are plenty of sites I go to and just read and leave no comments, but one of the things (probably THE thing) I love about the movie blogs I frequent are the comments & discussions attached to them. - April 11, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- Greg said...
My guess is that the visitors of that site are the same people that watch something like The Today Show or The View.
Yeah, that would be my guess too and that's an excellent way to put it. I would have also thrown in watching Oprah.
but one of the things (probably THE thing) I love about the movie blogs I frequent are the comments & discussions attached to them.
Yes, that still bugs me about Bordwell's "blog." The thing is every post has a comment link but if you click on it you get "comments closed" at the bottom so... why have the comments at all? It's perplexing. I like Bordwell's writing and occasionally read his pieces but there's this nagging feeling that he doesn't want his supreme ideas and thoughts challenged on his own blog by the great unwashed masses. - April 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM
- bill r. said...
Or by people who watch the Today Show.
- April 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- Ryan Kelly said...
I cry fowl on the notion that Bordwell's an elitist stuck on his views, quite the opposite. It's not an internet rule that a website have comments open! I think his blog used to have comments, but he's closed them since. I agree, one of the most enjoyable things about the internet is the ability to directly engage with the writer, but I still consider his blog more of an online lecture hall than anything else.
But you can still engage with him on the points he makes and disagree with him. His e-mail is in the top-right corner of his page, and I've e-mailed him on several things and he's gotten back to me on almost every one (and one I sent him was about a post that I didn't realize was quite old at the time), and he's even made 'corrections' based on what I e-mailed him and added a little addendum thanking me. Quite the contrary, he knows that understanding film is an ongoing, collaborative process. Why he doesn't have comments open is his business, considering it's his blog! I'd imagine it got time-consuming, considering his large readership. - April 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Greg said...
So, I'm guessing Ryan is the secret illegitimate son of David Bordwell or something.
Ryan, I will cast no further aspersions upon the good name of David Bordwell. I will only say that this part - I still consider his blog more of an online lecture hall - is precisely the feeling I get from his blog too. He himself is a fine writer but it's the lack of engagement and the feel of "I'm teaching you" that just doesn't appeal to me. If it does to you or anyone else that's obviously perfectly fine. Didn't mean to offend. - April 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Ryan Kelly said...
Greg, you didn't offend me in the slightest (are you joking BILL R. STYLE again?), I was just offering an alternate view. But yes, I think he's just essential reading, comments or no.
And I'm no one's illegitimate son. I just materialized here. I am a being of pure energy. - April 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- Greg said...
I didn't think you were offended. And by the way, I am a being of pure synergy. I was conceived by two catchphrases.
- April 11, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Ed Howard said...
I agree with Ryan: Bordwell's site is essential reading. His writing about film style is some of the best I've seen at linking form and aesthetics to the thematic and character elements of a film. I like sites with comments but I see what Bordwell's doing as more akin to a journal essay. I don't think he's an elitist -- like Ryan I've exchanged very friendly emails with him -- and I'd imagine he turned off comments because it was just too much hassle to keep track of.
Either that or I'm just his illegitimate son too. - April 11, 2009 at 6:57 PM
- BLH said...
I'm actually David Bordwell's illegitimate father.
I'm consistently disappointed, and a little threatened, by the content on his site. - April 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM
- Ryan Kelly said...
My God...
Ed Howard is my illegitimate brother...
I KNEW IT! Bastards of Bordwell...unite! - April 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM
- Greg said...
Ed, Ryan - Once he's done with the festival I'll read him some more. Festival write-ups bore me but just so you know, I actually read Bordwell first about 25 years ago. In my Analyzing Films textbook he has an essay in it. Years later when I came upon his website I was all excited. But then I didn't really read the blog. I'll give him another look.
BLH - I'm consistently disappointed, and a little threatened, by the content on his site. I've only been threatened once, when he sent me an e-mail saying if I ran my negative review of Viva Knievel I'd regret it for the rest of my life. Scared the hell out of me. Suffice it to say, I didn't run the piece. - April 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- Rick Olson said...
David Bordwell is Satan.
He's also an academic from another era, before blogging became a thing. His "blog" is another outlet for his and his wife's writing. He's not being elitist, he's being an academic. I've learned a lot from his blog; there are several of his pieces I go to consistently when putting together my own poor film lectures. - April 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Arbogast said...
I wish mediocrity would rule - if people would only set their sights that high. But I've already said enough about John Kenneth Muir.
- April 12, 2009 at 10:30 AM
- Ryan Kelly said...
In the land of the mediocre... the moderately talented blogger is King.
- April 12, 2009 at 10:57 AM
- Greg said...
Rick, I just really haven't read much Bordwell online but I have no doubt from his essays and textbooks I have read that he is an excellent writer. Now go to hell loser... uh... I mean Happy Easter!
- April 12, 2009 at 1:54 PM
- Greg said...
Arbo remember, Muir is able to construct a book that shows off an amazing research effort without coming off as too academic.
I still love that line. People with Wikipedia vanity pages are sad, saaaad people in my book. No one outside of Muir ever put that page on Wikipedia. What a putz. - April 12, 2009 at 1:56 PM
- Greg said...
In the land of the mediocre... the moderately talented blogger is King.
A motto is born. - April 12, 2009 at 1:56 PM
- Arbogast said...
In the land of the mediocre... the moderately talented blogger is King.
Shut up and kiss my ring! - April 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM
- Greg said...
Shut up and kiss my ring!
If you were the Pope my ex-wife would. - April 13, 2009 at 11:40 AM


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I was just looking at his portfolio. Bizzare... I thought, if he puts one up again, it's mine.
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thats pikachu adorable.
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Gary from Rock Hill Creamery brings his vintage truck to sell ice cream to the Charles Town fields each year. Call Gary 304.261.4159 to notify him of the games schedule.
Six weeks PRIOR to season start PLUS 1-1.5 weeks of delivery
This event will have expenses.
At the January 2012 board meeting, we identified the REQUIRED and other "proposed required" training, which upon completion, will help us continue to earn our AYSO Platinum Region status – and important recognition for our combined efforts as a region.
Per Vicki's email, here's what's we need to do:
Take Basic or AYSO Safe Haven-available online at www.aysotraining.org or by webinar at www.ayso.org/training/webinar
Camron McDaniel
Lisa Fresch
Joe Yates
Ron Kelley
Heather Ramirez
Introduction to Management-offered at Section Conference
Roger Snook (registered)
Registrar-Webinar February 27th-info at ayso.org/training/webinar
Lisa Fresch
Treasurer-Webinar February 23rd-info at ayso.org/training/webinar (there are other dates) or at Section Conference
Giordana Baker-had Treasurer1 but needs second half-easier to just do the full treasurer
Division Coordinator-to be offered in region-STAY TUNED-Date TBD
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Camron McDaniel
Mary Reynolds
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Brett Wagner
Mark Young
Ron Kelley
Heather Ramirez
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The next set of "Recommended Courses" is coming soon, so please complete these without delay.
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We stayed here overnight before our flight back to UK.It was just right for putting us in a relaxed mode.They even allowed a very late checkout (no cost) because of our flight time. The staff we met were friendly,efficient and helpful. The food in the restaurant was excellent. One of the better examples of the Holiday Inn brand.
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From the front deck of this 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse-style condo, you can unwind on one of the chairs around the table, watch golfers on the fairway, and enjoy the scenic views of rocky-topped Bald Mountain.
This unit has many recent upgrades, including upgraded furnishings and artwork, brand new beds and mattresses. It features in-room wireless internet.
A vaulted living room contains a full sleeper sofa, loveseat, 2 swivel rockers, and 36-inch TV with VCR. The kitchen/dining area has been redone with gleaming ceramic tile flooring. You will appreciate the large dining table and comfort of 6 thickly padded swivel rocker chairs with armrests and coasters. The kitchen area includes electric range, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispensers, dishwasher, toaster, and coffeemaker. Sliding doors off the dining space lead to a patio. Utility closets house stack washer and dryer, ironing board, and iron. All bedding is brand new in 2012.
The master bedroom is located downstairs. It contains a king bed, and twin bed, dressers, TV, a wall of closets with mirror doors, private bath with tub/shower, and a separate vanity with double sinks. The other upstairs loft bedroom has 2 queen beds, dresser, TV, small balcony, and adjacent bath with tub/shower. Near this condo is a commons area with picnic tables and charcoal grills so you can barbeque and eat outdoors. You are also within about 10 mins walking distance of resort restaurants, recreational facilities, and the beach accessible by the boardwak path along the golf fairways.
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Fermanagh's Marble Arch Caves Geopark is set to benefit from a €4million European fund to promote its tourism and education facilities in conjunction with Waterford's Copper Coast Geopark and Vulkaneifel Geopark in Germany.
Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) along with representatives from the Fermanagh, Waterford and Vulkaneifel geoparks jointly applied for INTERREGIIIB funding which will help encourage high quality, sustainable tourism in their respective areas. Welcoming the funding announcement, Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, the GSNI's parent department, said: "Geoparks bring the wonders of our geological heritage to a wider public through the development of sustainable tourism. This funding will mean over €1million of investment in the Marble Arch Caves – Northern Ireland's only Geopark - which will help create an enhanced, high quality tourism product in the area, helping to increase tourism spend in Fermanagh and an associated increase in jobs."
To mark the official launch of this international project, key players from the geological, tourism and educational fields were brought together for a presentation in Enniskillen on 1st October. Speaking at the ceremony were Dr Margarete Patzak, from the Earth Science Division of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).
"This is a very exciting project for Fermanagh" said Rodney Connor Chief Executive, Fermanagh District Council. "Initiatives such as this drive sustainable tourism forward which cannot only be good for the county but for the province too"
Dr Margarete Patzak, UNESCO said of the project "that it is another milestone on our long way to promote geological heritage. The three cooperating Geoparks already belong to the "UNESCO Geoparks Network" which provides a platform of cooperation between experts and practitioners from all over the world. Thinking in global terms, it is essential to rely on strong partners on a local level. The European project will help all partners to build a strong foundation for future development".
Other benefits brought by this project include the strong networking links between Fermanagh, Waterford and the Eifel region in Germany.
Left to Right - Dr Margarete Patzak, UNESCO representative, Des Cowman, Copper Coast Waterford, Councillor John O'Kane Fermanagh District Council, Richard Watson Countryside Manager, Fermanagh District Council, Sonia Mauras Secretriat Lille.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by Ariel Castro and held for over a decade, speaks out in an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil. As the first victim to break her silence, she makes never-before-heard revelations about what went on in Castro's Cleveland house of horrors. This multi-part interview will air Monday, November 4, Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6, 2013 (check local listings).
Knight recalls the day-to-day details of her decade in a manner than can be described as passionate, moving and poignant. She is the self-proclaimed, most hated victim in the house, and according to Knight, suffered the most abuse at the hands of Castro.
The nightmare began for Knight on August 23, 2002 when she was abducted at the age of 21. Knight was joined in her prison by Amanda Berry in April, 2003 and then Gina DeJesus about a year later. The three escaped from Castro's home on May 6, 2013.
"Michelle Knight's story of horror and courageous survival almost defies description and has changed me like no other in 12 years of doing the show," Dr. Phil said. "Her dark journey from victim to victor is beyond compelling."
Castro pleaded guilty in late July to nearly 1000 criminal counts, which included murder and kidnapping, in order to avoid the death penalty. He was sentenced to life plus 1000 years and it was Knight who told Castro at his sentencing, "I spent 11 years in hell, now your hell is just beginning." Castro was found dead a little over a month later, hanged in his cell in an apparent suicide.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Grand Rapids
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Great steak - certainty one of the best in GR. Service was excellent.
We went to Ruth's Chris for a special birthday, just two of us. We had a lovely table and loved our food. Hmmmmmmmm! We had told them ghat we had a special birthday and they wrote a personal Happy Birthday in chocolate on our dessert dish. Service was impeccable, we had the attention of two waitresses and the manager. What hospitality! Can't wait to go back!
Lacked professionalism. Waiter forgot things, his assistant dumped ice on my husband and did nothing. Should have sent steak back as it wasn't cooked to my liking. Asked for doggie bag and never received it. Paid for birthday dessert though it has always been on the house. Note: We frequent his restaurant regularly and this was not a normal night for them. We were also placed in the back with people wearing jeans though we wore jackets and dress pants.
Great experience. Third time at this restaurant but first time with grandchildren. Jake, our wait person was terrific and made us very welccome. Food was great as well.
Ruth's Chris filets are still the best around. Service was wonderful.
Although we had a brief (5 minute) wait for our reservation, the rest of the evening was perfect. From the food to the service, nothing disappointed. Highly recommend.
Grand Rapids is finally growing up. At last GR can boast of a restaurant that offers serious food worthy of a real city.
First time ever at a Ruth's Chris restaurant. will definitely go back! Wonderful evening which included awesome steaks (cooked perfectly) awesome sides (sweet potato au gratin was amazing) and cocktails (generously poured) and even a bottle of wine shared by my wife and I on our 10 year wedding anniversary. All for under $200! We had a wonderful time in a comfortable setting with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. This restaurant will be around a long time if they keep this up.
It's Ruth Chris... What else needs to be said?!! It was outstanding!
Wonderful treat for Mother's Day with my family. Great food with the best steaks - served hot! Service was excellent. Appreciated the round table dining for our group of 6 - the seating is comfortably placed not so close to others dining as well.
Favorite restaurant in town! The steaks are to die for, I recommend the Filet with blue cheese topping. The onion rings are the best I've ever had and the service is always great. I never see many kids here but they do have a children's menu. If you can't get a last minute reservation I'd try the lounge, the offer the full menu and it's first come first serve. Even on the weekends there usually isn't too long of a wait in there
My wife and I enjoyed dinner there for our anniversary. Service was excellent. I ordered the t-bone and the wife ordered the filet with scallops. Both dishes were excellent. The only compliant is the combo filet and scallops was served swimming in butter. I would recommend requesting the butter be limited. We also had a very good salad wedge and creamed spinach.
Overall is was an amazing dining experience! It was the first time there and we loved it.
After eating here you will not respect any other "steakhouse". You'll wonder what you've been eating if this is what steak taste like. I've been her multiple times and think it is worth every penny, no disappointments.
Best steak dinner in years! Spicy lobster appetizer was amazing. Wine, food and service were top notch. My family and I will be dining here again soon.
We had 7 people in our party and had a wonderful, delicious meal. The setting was elegant and we all enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely return next year.
Incredible food and service. They've come a long way since the Grand Opening.
My wife and I enjoyed our dinner very much. The service was great, food exceptional, all staff was delightful. If we go again I would request a table in the front or bar area which are new and freshly decorated. We were seated in the very back (old 1913 Room) with chairs that had black slip covers over them (it made my wife laugh, and we overheard the table next to us comment on the same thing). Overall good experience but with the price you pay, where we were seated needs to be eliminated or refurbished. The whole package is part of the "dinning experience".
Special request for champagne upon arrival was honored. Excellent start to a fantastic dining experience. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and very helpful in his suggestions for wines and accompaniments. His extra touch at the end of our meal (bringing us a plate of fruits in a vanilla en-glaze with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate) was much appreciated. Our table neighbors were very polite and friendly adding to the ambience of the room. Although we were a bit crowded into a corner, we were not neglected in the slightest. Our food was phenomenal. Steaks were prepared exactly to order. Sides of mushrooms and potatoes au gratin were excellent. The wine: perfect. A bit pricey but worth the money.
The food was spectacular, the wait staff was very informative, knowledgable and attentive. The sides were definitely enough for three, if not four. The steaks melted in your mouth. It is not the kind of food we normally eat, but for a special occasion it was a treat.
Perfect in evey way - the food exceeded expectations and the service was outstanding. Perfect for all those specail occasions. Highly recommeded at every level! Fun not stuffy.
This was my first time dining at this restaurant. I will definitely be going there again. I had the petite filet and it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The lobster bisque was also deliciously creamy! Everything I ordered was perfect. This was for a birthday and they wrote happy birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate. The service was excellent, timely, and the person was very knowledgeable.
The food is great for being typical steakhouse fare. The service makes it an experience though.
Celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary with dinner here, just the 2 of us, instead of bringing the family, much to their dismay. The food was excellent, and the service was terrific, the restaurant has modern décor and not too dark as most steak restaurants seem to be. They most definitely have the best steaks in GR. The manager and staff are also friendly and attentive.
My steak was very tasty and the asparagus was steamed to profection.
Took my wife for our 4 year anniversary. The food was excellent. The drinks were quick and always perfect. The service was outstanding. Our food was a little late in arriving and both the manager and our server immediately comped our drinks and gave us free desert for our special occasion. I cannot say enough positive things for the service. My only issue is that the restaurant was overall louder than I expected and would have preferred a quieter area to dine in.
What a wonderful evening we had and having Ian as or server just made it exceptional. My guest for the evening put it simply by saying. "That was the best dinner I've ever had, when are we going back?"
Just awesome steaks!!!!! Always looking forward to the "next time"
Great food, great service as always. Frequently tough to get table unless plan ahead but worth it.
Food was very good but not that much better than some lower price restaurants we like. Eating here was on my bucket list but probably won't return because of the price. Also, the tables were crowded together so if you want a nice private dining experience you won't get it.
Servings are generous. Nothing you want to rush through, as we had to do, having to attend the Theatre immediately following. For the prices paid, one would rather have TIME to savor the experience rather than hurry.
We arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation and were directed to the bar. We were then seated promptly at 8:00 PM and greeted immediately by our server. The food was absolutely delicious and arrived in a timely manner. We were also brought a complimentary dessert to share for our anniversary. Food and service was top notch!
Easy to book on Open Table. Staff was courteous, friendly and knowledgable about wine. It's a great place, but not the romantic vibe. Go for a great meal and a special occasion, but know that the Setting is more "regular nice/high end restaurant" than "intimate dining experience". The waitress let us taste several wines til we got the right one. The barbecue shrimp was good, but not as amazing as I would have expected. Greek salad was perfect. Crab cakes were perfect.
The seating a little different for a nicer restaurant - benches with tables in front - so you were sharing a bench seat with the person at the table next to you. Not the most comfortable chairs either, but out side of that everything was great. Very accommodating. We were seated originally away from the windows and request to be closer - the Hostess graciously accommodated us!
Ruth's Chris is always amazing! My husband and I absolutely love their perfectly seasoned and buttered steaks. They are cooked to perfection every time. Everything is simply made and delicious. We go on every special occasion or sit at the bar to enjoy their wonderful bar menu. DEFINITELY will come here as often as we can =). They really cater to your every need and are extremely attentive down to the smallest detail. We love Ruth's Chris!!
All four of us love steak enjoy treating ourselves at Ruth's Chris, and again, we were treated to the best, by the best! We have been to Ruth's Chris many times and have never been disappointed; from the first greeting at the front desk, the excellent wait staff and a great host in Buzz Goebel, the general manager. Now two of us are hooked on the Cowboy Ribeye; the tomato onion salad with bleu cheese crumbles was a standout also; filets always excellent. Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful evening!
We received excellent service and the food was fantastic as usual. The layout of the restaurant was a bit different and finding your way in and out was like going through a maze, but they do a pretty good job of packing a lot of people in. The tables were close, but comfortable enough. The steaks were great, though were a bit under-done (this seemed to be a pattern as I heard a few other tables send their food back). I anticipated this and ordered my steak a little more done than usual, though I don't mind rare steaks if they are this high of quality.
I've been to many Ruth's Chris restaurants around the country but have never had this much fun before. we sat at the bar and everyone we came in contact with was charming and made us feel like regulars...and again, this was our first time. I will say one thing, it won't be my last! Thanks to a wonderful staff!
The Dover sole was one of the best I ever had! We will be back. Gigi
Very good experience. Great food.Great service. Everything about the diner was fantastic. Can't afford to go every week but will definitely be my restaurant for special occasions.
We went here for a special occasion and were blown away. Neither my fiancée or I had ever been to a Ruth's Chris, so we chose to celebrate here as it has always been a restaurant we wanted to try. Here's the highlights: 1. All staff were extremely friendly and courteous. 2. Our server was exceptional in helping us choose between various appetizers and entrées, and make wine-by-the-glass selections since we didn't want a full bottle. 3. Our server understood that we wanted to eat slow and enjoy a second cocktail with our appetizer; she put our entrée order in and the timing was perfect 4. We were too full for dessert, so our server provided us with complimentary desserts to take home. Fantastic experience from start to finish!
My mom and sister had never been to Ruth's Chris before and we were on a special girls night out , so I thought it would be the perfect place! And it was! We each tried a different protein so we could all have a little bit of everything and we were delighted by every bite! The service was amazing!
We cannot often afford dinner at a place like Ruth's Chris, but we decided to go to celebrate our Fifth Wedding Anniversary. We'd been to this location before, but this time we had Greg for our server—he used to wait on us at another restaurant and just moved to this one. Ruth's Chris is always fantastic, but Greg's personal touch and immensely thoughtful service made the night unforgettable. Probably shouldn't have had a martini with the champagne, but our hotel was in walking distance, so all was well! :-)
Attentive service. Perfect attention to detail. Mouthwatering food- enough said. Highly recommended.
Always a wonderful experience. Food and service have been extremely good.
Our waitress was Elaine and I cannot remember her assistant's name but they were both awesome! They brought out a live lobster so my 2 year old nephew could see and touch one. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish and I highly recommend it to you!
Going to RC for thanksgiving is a new tradition for me that started last year. I am a chef by trade so I have no desire to cook a giant meal at home. Also my family is small so we decided last year to start a new tradition. Just like last year the experience was great. The holiday prix fix menu was nice but I went for the fabulous steak instead. Everything was great and the service prompt, attentive and unobtrusive. All in all and excellent experience. Thanks.
Pricey- yes, but definitely worth it! Best filet I've ever had and the service was impeccable. Greg was attentive, but didn't 'hover'. The side dishes are family-style, so don't feel you need to order a potato and vegetable just for yourself. Surprisingly, there were lots of people in jeans, and even several kids there - but it did not ruin the ambiance. It was a great place to take my parents for their 70 and 75 birthdays!
As always the food and service were great, nice to see it busy, a gem for Grand Rapids.
it was a little loud. we were out to celebrate our anniversary and were hoping for a romantic night. the noise and lighting detracted a little. the service was fantastic and the food was unbelievably good. we had reservations and still had to wait 30 min, but they compenstaed us with a drink so that was very nice.


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How to be Dharma Companions for and with Each Other
with Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky May 4 - June 15, 2013 Shuso will be Gilbert Robinson Text: "Yuibutsu Yobutsu" (Only a Buddha and a Buddha) - Dogen's fascicle from Shobogenzo. The skillful means chapter of the Lotus Sutra contains this message: "Only a buddha together with a buddha can fathom the Reality of All Existence . . . ." Zen Master Dogen comments on this saying: "All buddhas realize and practice the way together with the entire universe and all beings." These words present us today with some wonderful questions: Who or what is a buddha? Could ordinary folks like you and me take up the practice of being a buddha? Could this possibly be a message for each of us? Could this suggest that none of us alone can see the truth, that we might need to be in intimate communication with each other? How does your practice of the great Way meet another? How can dialog with another companion in the dharma nourish your life and support theirs? How can your everyday mind become friendly and free from selfishness in the hundred situations of the day? What did the Buddha mean by saying that friendship is everything--that the essence of his entire life and system of teaching is nothing other than friendship? This late spring practice period, including the one-day sittings and the sesshin, is based upon a sincere willingness to be true to oneself and true with each other, and is accessible to people with a wide range of capabilities The intention of this practice period is to provide an opportunity to meet and support each other with kindness and mutual respect, in short, to practice listening and seeing each other as buddha. Practice leaders offer the guidance and support to deepen your involvement in the shared container of practice. Bring your intention to establish and sustain this commitment each morning and extend it throughout the changes of the day flowing from one situation to the next, situations sometimes defined by traditional Zen formalities and sometimes shaped by the particular responsibilities of your unique life. Schedule: The practice period will include two one day sittings, May 11 and June 1, and end with a three-day sesshin, June 13-15. In addition to daily zazen and service, the weekly schedule will include two dharma talks, evening classes, a student way-seeking mind talk, and a tea and group discussion. Participants are encouraged to join the morning, afternoon, and evening daily zazen practice as much as possible. You may take part in this practice period as a resident or as a non-resident. Please note that residential spaces are extremely limited. Non-resident participants may join the practice period at a level of commitment that is appropriate to their circumstances. All practice period participants are encouraged to discuss the details of their schedule with a City Center practice leader. Through training in the formal setting of the City Center, we discover how to bring the request of practice to the many circumstances of our life. Residential participation:
The residential fees cover study classes, one-day sittings, and sesshin. HOWEVER, practice period participants need to confirm their attendance in these practice period activities by signing up in the City Center Front Office. Non-residential Fees: $75 plus additional fees for sittings, sesshins, and events, as indicated. Application: Practice period applications can be obtained from the City Center front office or click on either Residential Application or Non-Residential Application. For the Residential Training Program Guidelines, click on [Word] or [PDF]. If you have any questions, please call the City Center director at 415.354.0383 or email. |