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Hanging Ombre Gerbera Daisies
Here is a sneak peek of the beauty that was part of the Dream Bridal Affair last night. They had single gerbera daisies hanging across a lattice, each one with a baggie of water and a gradient from dark to … Continue reading
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A Year's Worth of Money Resolutions
You know how it goes: You begin January 1, bright-eyed and determined to reach your financial goals, but by mid-February, youve overspent and given up. Rather than bite off more than you can chew, break your financial plan into easily implemented steps and watch the savings pile up.
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March resolution: De-clutter for extra cash.
Do you really need all those books, toys, or furniture gathering dust around your house? Lincicum suggests selling what youre not using. She was able to tuck away $2,000 in a year by gathering her households little used items and then selling through consignment stores, yard sales, and on Craigslist. While youre riffling through your attic or closets to pull out your oldies, keep an eye open for buried treasures: If you think youve stumbled on an antique or valuable, have it appraised by more than one local appraiser (and never the person youre selling it to!). Your junk could be worth thousands or even more.


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(Provided) The Loveland Tigers varsity and junior varsity basketball teams will make their third appearance in the Kevin C. Barnhill Coaches Basketball Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Little Miami High School. The Tigers will take on the Wildcats from Blanchester High School. The Coaches Showcase, presented by Matson Money, is an afternoon of basketball […]
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By Scott Springer • email@example.com History shows the first heavyweight boxing match with gloves was held in Cincinnati on Aug. 29, 1885. Local boxing enthusiasts will also note that the area has had some champions including heavyweights Ezzard Charles and Tony Tubbs, junior welterweight Aaron Pryor and bantamweight Timmy Austin. Much of that is ancient […]
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Most of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park resides along either side of the San Antonio River, which flows south from downtown San Antonio. Like water quality for any large city, surface water quality is affected by storm water run-off (that can contain pesticides), and by the quality of municipally treated sewage.
The most recent data published by the San Antonio River Authority in their annual Texas Clean Rivers Basin Highlights Report indicates that water quality in the San Antonio River does not meet the EPA standard for bacteria, and, therefore, is considered impaired. Over the last few years, the fish community composition shows an increase in the number of native species present. The park contracts with the River Authority for water quality and fish monitoring in the acequias (irrigation ditches) and park streams.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is also educating the public about the importance of water. In cooperation with San Antonio Water System, the park's education specialist developed a junior high school curriculum on the history of water in the park, irrigation and the acequia system, and the importance of water quality. Students are also taught how to conduct basic water quality tests. The program hopes to develop a sense of stewardship toward improving water quality.
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that Texas longhorn cattle evolved from 3 breeds the Spanish imported to the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries? They were the barrenda or piebald, the retinto, and ganado prieto. Modern longhorn have long legs and a narrow body - perfectly suited to travel long distances in dry, harsh country.


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Prof. Richard Levich on Currency Risk
Richard Levich, NYU Stern Professor of Finance and International Business, was quoted in BBC news, regarding discussions on the currency risk involved when investing in multinational corporations. Andrea Murad of BBC Capital writes: "Americans typically do not trade currencies, also … Continue reading
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Professor Richard Levich's Research Offers New Way to Evaluate Currency Traders
The research of Professor Richard Levich of NYU Stern and Momtchil Pojarliev of Hathersage Capital is highlighted in an article in Institutional Investor. Excerpt from Institutional Investor: Investment-style benchmarks – such as value investor, growth or quantitative – identify money management approaches in every … Continue reading
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Flexibility is Key for Currency Fund Managers
The Financial Times highlights an academic paper by Professor Richard Levich of NYU Stern and his co-author Momtchil Pojarliev, a senior portfolio manager at Hathersage. They analyze currency trading styles and determine that the most dominant strategies are not always … Continue reading
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Hedging Exchange Rate Risk: A Tempting Option
Professor Richard Levich's paper on returns for managed currency funds is quoted. Slicing and dicing of risk was one of the ways the financial system got itself into trouble, but the principle is sound: some investors would like to pick … Continue reading
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Regulators Tackle 'Carry Trades'
A paper by Professor Richard M. Levich, and a hedge fund manager, Momtchil Pojarliev, said their use of this data could at least provide regulators of pre-bubble warnings to allow them to "counsel" banks and funds on the risk. It … Continue reading
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Have you ever met somebody who you can't stop thinking about no matter how much time of your life you have already devoted to them? That one person that you just can't get enough of? Well I have, and even though we fight I can honestly say that I love her so much and although we might not like each other sometimes, we always love each other. This is one of my days where every cell that composes my body and mind is absolutely infatuated and in love with her. I love you, so much.
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Investing in prevention key to fight against heart disease, stroke
Preventing heart disease and stroke should be a top priority in public health initiatives and is the best strategy for fighting the leading killers of Americans, according to a new report released Monday by the National Forum for Heart Disease and […]
Big changes in store for food labels
The Food and Drug Administration for the first time in two decades proposed sweeping changes to the nutrition labels on packaged foods at a White House announcement on Thursday. The
Dramatic drop in childhood obesity reported by CDC
The obesity rate in children ages 2 to 5 dropped 43 percent during the past decade, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The prevalence of
Health leaders urge worldwide effort to fight heart disease
A massive effort is needed from health, government, business and education leaders to stop premature deaths from heart disease – the leading cause of death in the world
Tobacco prevention efforts fall short by billions
States will spend about $481 million on programs to prevent or curb tobacco use next year, well below the $3.7 billion recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Teamwork key to controlling blood pressure, advisory says
Doctors, other healthcare providers and hospitals need to collaborate on programs that help patients control high blood pressure, which is on the rise despite proven treatments being available,
Unlocking school playgrounds and gyms encourages physical activity
The United States is facing an obesity epidemic. Nearly one in three children and teens are overweight or obese and many are inactive, according to the American Heart
Sleeping too little — or too much — associated with some chronic diseases
Too much or too little sleep is linked to chronic disease in adults age 45 and older, according to a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease
CDC shares health statistics from early 2013
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released this week shows more than a quarter of young adults didn't have insurance when surveyed and about a third of
CDC anti-smoking campaign produced 150,000 additional calls, report says
An anti-smoking campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year generated more than 150,000 additional calls from people interested in quitting, according to a report


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Happy Mother's Day! Happy Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer!
I hope today is a wonderful Mother's Day for all celebrating or for those remembering the special women in our lives who we lost but remain in our hearts and thoughts.
I started my fundraising in memory of my mother who lost her battle against breast cancer at the age of 44 in 1973. She is always with me. My dessert-oriented events were created because of her and with her in mind! My love of baking and cooking is because of my mother.
It is ever so rewarding that we kick of the first annual Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer on …
The week is not over! Still time for a sweet treat!
Growing up the school year seemed to go on forever; but as an adult time flies very quickly! It takes a year to bring Boston Bakes to life and just a short week to enjoy the desserts that will help raise money for breast cancer research!
Although the week of Boston Bakes is now half over, you still have a few more days to enjoy the wonderful desserts that raise money for breast cancer research! Visit a participant or shop for a Boston Bakes dessert!
Time is going quickly and then Boston Bakes 2014 will be history!
If you are visiting Rhode Island …
Cinco de Mayo and Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer!
Is it coincidence that Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer 2014 starts on Cinco de Mayo-a day to celebrate with food and drink? I don't think so! So while you are celebrating the festivities of Cinco de Mayo with food and drink celebrate it with dessert as well! Visit a Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer participant, save room for dessert and help us raise money for breast cancer one sweet at a time!
Many of our participants have celebrations for Cinco de Mayo! Check out Jose's Mexican Restaurant, Picante Mexican Grill, El Pelon Taqueria, and Viva Mexican Grill to name a few, …
Our Latest Event Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer!
It has always been our hope to expand and to go into new markets with our Bakes for Breast Cancer events! We are happy to announce the First Annual Rhode Island Bakes for Breast Cancer May 11-17!
After doing Boston Bakes for 15 years we are more than ready for the next step- doing an event outside of Massachusetts and we decided that doing a Bakes for Breast Cancer in the state of Rhode Island the beautiful Ocean State is where we want to go!
The wonderful people of Rhode Island are foodies and desserties at heart. They have a love for …
Save the Date for Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer May 5-11!
It is hard to imagine 15 years ago a new event was crated that crossed every socioeconomic demographics and let anyone and everyone help in the fight against breast cancer by simply buying a dessert! We called it Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. It had a catchy ring to it even though if you say it five times fast it becomes a tongue twister.
Small things come in good packages and never could we have imagined how we would grow from 42 participants in our first year to last year over 300 participants in over 90 Massachusetts communities. Although our name …
NY Eats
Last Friday, I visited the Big Apple for a day trip. The options for good eats in NYC are endless – so many, that it would probably take me years to blog about all the delicious restaurants, bakeries, food trucks that I've tried and would like to try. For today's post, I'll share with you some of my favorite dessert stops in the concrete jungle. No cronut visit, unfortunately.
My favorite place to get the best red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting is Two Little Red Hens bakery on the Upper East Side. Yes, I truly think their red velvet reigns supreme …
Oh My What a Week it Was!
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer 2013 is now history! The work has been done, the desserts have been enjoyed! Soon we will be letting you know about Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer 2014!
Let's savor the results and efforts of Boston Bakes 2013 for a little while longer!
What a week it was! Boston Bakes 2013 was dedicated to a very special and kind woman who lost her battle to breast cancer, Anna Guarino at the age of 60. She gave so much to her family and community and is missed by all who knew her. She lives in the heart of …


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2680 Beal Street has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.
This location is in Deltona.
Nearby schools include Friendship Elementary School and Volusia County Christian Academy.
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"Reading is to use these meaningless scratches on a page and create ideas."
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When will we know who our Margo is going to be?!?!?
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BUCKLAND — Buckland Village Council members learned Tuesday of the resignation of auxiliary police officer Michael Blankenship.
Blankenship, of Port Jefferson, was arrested for inducing panic, vandalism, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle after an incident in which charges were filed Sept. 29 in Shelby County. A warrant has been served on Blankenship on the charges but online records did not indicate if Blankenship had made an initial court appearance.
In another matter, a dog at a vacant home who persistently barks throughout the day may be resolved soon.
BOTKINS — During a home sporting event just short of a year ago, the Botkins community rallied around Becky Grillot to aid her in her battle with cancer.
On Tuesday, the community again rallied behind her one more time.
In honor of Grillot's succumbing to the disease Oct. 5, the Botkins boy's soccer team completely trampled Fairlawn, 9-0, in a game the team played in her memory.
Grillot served as a librarian and secretary at for the school district.
Two Wapakoneta Middle School teachers — one who chose technology, one who chose art — used grants from the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation (WACF) to enhance the educational experience of their students.
Fifth-grade language arts teacher Kim Mullen used the $2,500 2010 Outstanding Educator grant to purchase a color printer, a digital camera, a photorgraph printer, a digital video camera and computer software for her classroom.
CRIDERSVILLE — A village councilor with a family history of serving and helping a local village has submitted her resignation.
Long-time Criderville Village Council member Beverly Wood submitted her letter of resignation and will no longer be serving as a member of the village council, Cridersville Mayor Lorali Myers announced during Monday's council meeting.
Walking to school safely as well as getting some physical activity each day were lessons Wapakoneta Elementary School students took time out to learn Monday morning as they participated in the International Walk to School Day.
The school's 875 kindergarten through fourth-grade students all walked a lap before heading to the Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center for a brief presentation on the importance of being safe when walking as well as getting some kind of physical activity each day.
WAYNESFIELD — During Monday's meeting, Waynesfield-Goshen Board of Education members voted to waive tuition for qualifying children for the school's preschool program.
Board members approved the move after it was recommended by Elementary Principal Tim Pence. Pence told the board members that the current $100 per month was proving to be too steep for some low-income families.
The newest member of the Waynesfield Police Department has made his first bust exactly two weeks after beginning work.
Yukon, the department's recently acquired drug sniffing dog, sniffed out a 34 grams of marijuana, some drug paraphernalia and $8,040 cash during a routine traffic stop at 7:08 p.m. Friday night.
"I am very happy with Yukon's work," Police Chief Nathan Motter said. "Exactly two weeks after we certified as a K-9 team, to come across a find like this is very rewarding."
A new sign on West Auglaize Street directs visitors to the football field, the high school, city hall and the county fairgrounds.
The first of 38 new signs, which are to be installed throughout Wapakoneta, was unveiled by Wapakoneta Wayfinding Committee members
The sign, now on display on West Auglaize Street near the Blackhoof Street intersection, was uncovered in front of approximately 30 guests Thursday.
Community Partnering for Effective Domestic Violence Response Committee members say they hope several events this month make people aware of and recognize the dangers domestic violence.
"We are trying to enhance the community's understanding of domestic violence," Auglaize County Crisis Center Director Shirley Longworth said.


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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Valerie June House of Blues February 25, 2014 Soul music is the alchemy that turns pain into gold, but it takes a proper soul revue to polish that gold until it shines. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings radiate soul with the magnitude of their fearless leader's mirror-ball ... More >>
Debonair Lounge Cafe 4212, January 27 For the past few months, the only way to get each week off on a good foot has been at this Museum District oasis of cool. Debonair Lounge has already welcomed a who's who of Houston's hottest young hip-hop and R&B performers -- backed as always by that smooth-a ... More >>
Robert Glasper Experiment Arena Theatre, November 9 If the praise surrounding Robert Glasper were any more glowing, he would be visible from space. The 35-year-old Missouri City native and proud HSPVA grad is already a 2013 Grammy winner, Best R&B Album for last year's Black Radio, with the promise ... More >>
Rocks Off never thought we'd say this, but the country eye candy behind "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer," Billy Currington, turned out to be pretty wise. He was smart enough to record the song "Bad Day of Fishin'" anyway, which contains the sage advice "a bad day of fishing beats a good day of anythin ... More >>
And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female. Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee ... More >>
Ed. Note: We're not done yet... Chris GrayRusted ShutChris Gray: I think the quickest way to sum up Summer Fest, environmentally, is in fact biologically: In eight hours at the festival Saturday, hydrating continuously with mostly water, I made my own water once, shortly before Beirut. Sunda ... More >>
Jermaine RogersIn three very short years, Free Press Summer Fest has gone from an experiment most people thought would fail to destination music festival most people wouldn't dare miss even if it is going to be 105 degrees outside. Rocks Off has seen quite a bit of online chatter from people ... More >>
Life is sweet for Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears.
Jermaine RogersIf Rocks Off learned anything at iFest these past two weekends, it's that we should have started our own bottled-water franchise. And that when you go to a music festival, it's a good idea to know who is playing and when. Running around willy-nilly is all well and good unless i ... More >>
Several Houston DJs are discovering it's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod world.
Jermaine RogersFree Press Summer Fest has added four headliners to the two-day festival scheduled for June 4 and 5 in Eleanor Tinsley Park, organizers Free Press Houston and pegstar.net announced this morning. Atlanta rapper Big Boi (still one-half of OutKast, we think), Balkan-tinged indie- ... More >>
"I'm gonna pull out some shit on stage that will make the Flaming Lips cry and possibly retire in awe." - Hayes Carll, via @hprocksoff GroovehouseYeasayer at House of Blues, April 2010Weezer, Ween, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Yeasayer and Houston rappers Z-Ro and Bun B head up the lineup ... More >>
Brittanie Shey: When you go to a festival lit this, you're always looking for the discovery. The one band that either blows you away or causes you to alter all your expectations. Today it was Dan Black, a performer we caught only because there was nothing else going on. As soon as we get home, we' ... More >>
Photos by Marc BrubakerThe Black Keys Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion September 20, 2010 "Howlin' at midnight, winter creepin' in/ Feel like I've gone and lost my best friend" - Lucinda Williams, "Howlin' At Midnight" Did you see the moon Wednesday night? The "Super Harvest Moon" that, acco ... More >>
Photos by Marc BrubakerSheryl Crow Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion August 27, 2010 There is a mile-wide disparity between what Sheryl Crow is doing now and what her fanbase wants her to do, which was evident on Friday night at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Touring behind a Memphis-sty ... More >>
Pavement? Nope, not here.Tuesday, Rocks Off was a busy beaver keeping up with all the concert announcements coming over the wire. Along with the Fitzgerald's news, it was hard to keep up with everything going on. Interpol, Stone Temple Pilots, Drake, and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros all ... More >>
A band that started by accident, the Dead Weather is now here to stay.
We're not saying Soundgarden is playing ACL, but you never know...That's right. Now why would Rocks Off make something like that up? Hope you have $180 lying around and don't have any meetings or classes or anything like that tomorrow morning, because they're going to go quick. Better go ahead an ... More >>
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttBlack Joe Lewis and the HoneybearsJoe Lewis alternated between sweating profusely into his harmonica and howling into the microphone, doubled over on the stage with the pain and joy of their fourth show of SXSW, as the white-shirted Honeybears -- minus keyboardist ... More >>
Today the organizers of the SXSW Music Festival announced their showcase schedule for the music portion of the industry fest starting on March 17. This is the news Rocks Off has been looking for, so let's get it on. We are now one month away from Sixth Street and one of the world's biggest conglome ... More >>
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does anyone else hate eating alone in public?
- rebs Feb 7, 2008 12:51 PM
for as long as i can remember, i've always felt very uncomfortable eating alone in a public setting. it's better if i have something to read or if i can watch tv while eating, but if i don't have a distraction then i usually end up wolfing down my food so i can move on as soon as possible OR i choose not to eat at all and go hungry until i get home (it's usually the latter). i love the idea of sitting down at a bar or table and having a great meal with a few glasses of wine by myself, but i just know that i won't be able to relax if i were to try it. in school as a kid, lunch time was where everyone would break off in to their social circles. if you ate lunch alone it meant you didn't have any friends and you were probably considered the class loser. it's cruel, but that's how it went where i grew up. that's kind of how i feel when eating alone, though that's not at all how i perceive other people dining alone.
none of my friends nor my husband can relate with me. anyone else out there have single dinerphobia?
Since the recent change in my involvement status and my move, I end up dining alone quite a bit. While sometimes it would be nice to have a companion, I'm actually kind of used to it by this point. It was weird at first, but now I enjoy people watching and checking out the character of the restaurant.
I do eat at the bar a lot because it's more comfortable and I'm not taking a table that could be used for a couple.
re: JonParker
I also eat at the bar, and enjoy it.
Here's a thread on the same topic from two months ago:
"Dining Alone"
I think I understand where you're coming from. I have eaten alone (never in a fine dining restaurant) but would rather the enjoy the company of others. My husband travels a lot for work and has to eat alone a lot more frequently than I do. He has less of a problem doing it when he's out on business but has more of a problem in his hometown -- probably for the reason that you are stating -- it's a variant of the class loser thing.
A friend of mine has no problem (casual or fine dining) doing this. I think it's great that she's so self-assured that she doesn't give a damn.
I can see where you're coming from but from someone who enjoys dining alone (actually looks forward to it when I get the chance), I can tell you that the best thing I did for myself to get over that self-conscious feeling is to remember that other people are much more interested in themselves and what's going on at their table to pay much attention to what is happening at mine. That pretty much applies to just about anything in life. So unless you're calling attention to yourself some other way (standing on your chair, lighting a napkin on fire, whatever), just being at a table by yourself won't register much with other people.
Once I realized that, it became a lot less anxiety provoking to eat alone. One time I even went out on a Saturday night to a movie then dinner by myself since no one was around that night. I generally plan ahead and have a book or magazine to read so I have something to do. But it's not necessary - I've sat and just had the food to keep me busy.
I also acknowledge it's probably much easier here in NYC where eating alone is barely cause for concern. I once went back to my suburban hometown in northern CT and ate by myself - and I got some annoying "oh poor thing, no friends" looks. But I know I have friends, and didn't worry about what these strangers thought - I just wanted to eat lunch.
re: pellegrino31
I know exactly how you feel. I was "the shy loser" in high school, sitting by myself. I always thought everyone was looking at me. I was VERY insecure.
I'm still somewhat that way, although I am very lucky and live with my twin sister, who goes everywhere with me. Still, there are those rare times that I've eaten by myself, and those old feelings come back. Yes, it does help to have a book or TV.
I also have tried to get a small booth along the wall or in the back of the place, so I'm not that obvious to everyone. Oh, I know that some people will probably say, "Don't be that way, you should make an effort to meet and get to know people", but I say, it ain't necessarily so, depending on your circumstances. I'm over 50 years old, and I'm not about to change now!!! LOL
When I was young and single (in my early 20s), I travelled quite a bit & therefore dined alone a lot (mostly in nicer restaurants). I actually enjoyed it...and the attention or company I received (usu free glasses of wine).
So while I hear other female friends disdain solo dining, I never quite understood their discomfort. However, my sister could commisserate w/you. She would rather eat fast food in her car than dine alone in a restaurant. Her thinking: solo (particularly female) diner = no company = sad & lonely. But that's her, not me.
Now w/Mr OCAnn in tow, I enjoy his company...but wouldn't have any problems dining solo if the need arises.
Go out and try it...it's quite liberating!
howdy rebs,
room service, skipping a meal, whatever, is not an option for me. i get cabin fever in foreign cities and insist on eating out. bars are cool because barkeeps are pretty outgoing by nature. i've met lots of conversationalists over the years. bottom line? dining out can be pretty good theater. beats the hell out of sitting in your room.
You know, it's funny, I read this column in my local paper called "The Single File" and this subject comes up a lot. The columnist is always telling singles to dine alone because that somehow shows their empowerment in their single status or something. I've eaten out alone very frequently since I was in my 20's, usually at lunch but sometimes also for dinner, because I have always had a job that required me to interact constantly with others while I'm working, and it always seemed like such a wonderful luxury to eat by myself without having to talk to anyone except the waitperson. It wasn't until much later that I learned that other people might perceive that I'm eating alone because I couldn't get a companion. I used to do it when I was single, continued when I got married, and never thought a thing of it. When I was travelling in Europe (which I also did alone), I often found that eating alone in a casual restaurant was a great way to meet locals, and would frequently end up invited to some interesting evening activity. Still, if you are uncomfortable, why force yourself?
over his career, jfood has eaten alone on the road hundreds of times. From BBQ pits to Michelin stars, he willtake every opportunity to try the local cuisine.
BUT, when he first decided to try the solo at the table, it was uncomfortable, but he tempered the early discomfort with a good book. Maybe eat at the bar but if you are a single lady that may lead to other unfortunate issues. Grab a table, OpenTable takes resos for "1" person. And do NOT feel bad about eating at a table by yourself thinking the server is loosing money. Focus on the positive. If you like a glass of wine before you order, doit, want a sald with sauce onthe side, do it, what something substituted onthe menu, ask for it. You are still a customer.
Once you get a few meals under your belt, it's a breeze and then you look for the next best restaurant that you want to try that others may not want to go to.
While eating alone is generally not my first choice, I don't mind it every now and then. I do, however, also always bring a book or newspaper. Sometimes there's enough to keep my interest in the restaurant, its patrons, an entertaining bartender or nearby fellow solo diner, or things of that nature. If not, though, I can think of worse ways to spend an hour than reading a good book and sipping a nice glass of wine.
I would rather starve...what does that say about me! Wish I could do it...I am wildly jealous of those who do...I am otherwise secure and confident. YIKES
i use to really hate eating alone also. but once i took the part time job i been at, no one takes lunches with each other since we are a small bank. i have to eat alone so i gotten use to it. as long as i have something good to read then i am good for a while.
I used to, but now relish the thought. (I now have a small child and the chances to have a leisurely meal where I can linger are rare!) When I first entered the solo dining arena it was due to work travel. That didn't bother me as clearly I had a "reason" for dining alone i.e. "she's a business traveler." While I didn't hesitate to dine alone during the week, the weekend was another story. Somehow being a solo diner on date night is still an uncomfortable idea for me. Try bringing a book etc. and see how it goes. If you really can not enjoy it then look for some gourmet take out and enjoy it at home. Enjoy is the key!
I got a tip for ya. Start by eating breakfast alone at very casual places like IHOP or Perkins. The breakfast atmosphere is completely different. Kinda like "hey, i'm on my way to work and just wanted to stop for a quick breakfast". As opposed to dinner where you think people are saying "isn't that sad they have no-one to eat dinner with". Even though no-one is really thinking that, you think they are. Try it, you'll see. After a few stacks of pancakes at IHOP you'll be walking into your favorite place on saturday night and proudly saying "just one please"!!
re: Ranger05
"isn't that sad they have no-one to eat dinner with"
Those exact words is what one of my friend touted a few years back when we were eating lunch at a Moxies and saw a gentleman eating alone. She wanted to ask the guy to come over and eat with us. I thought it was odd she felt he was "all alone". He looked comfortable to me. A good hearty meal, the paper, not a care in the world etc. It took her a couple of minutes to enjoy our meal after seeing "this poor guy" LOL
I'd have no problem eating alone, if called for. I've done it a couple of times on vacation. My husband, hates it. This last business trip, instead of going somewhere decent for a steak dinner (company paid), he bought Chunky soup and a box of Ritz and ate them in his hotel room. The trip was only 2 days. I could see a week or two of dining out being annoying where you're tired of restaurant food but, 2 days!! He makes me laugh
Sorry - no. I like dining alone - the nicer the restaurant, the better. I also don't mind traveling alone or going to the movies alone, so I generally don't understand people who need to be with someone to feel comfortable in public. That despite being the sort of kid who spent a LOT of time eating alone in the cafeteria and hating it. But instead of making me self-conscious, it just made me not care.
I always loved the scene in Moonstruck where Olympia Dukakis goes to the local restaurant and asks for a table. The waiter, who obviously knows her, asks if anyone will be joining her. No, she replies, "I want to eat." That's right. That's what restaurants are for - to eat. And she gets herself a proper meal, too, wine and soup and so on (and, yes, invites someone to join her, but that's beside the point.)
Interesting subject.
This seems to me is an issue that is heavily gender-biased.
Or in other words, let me guess: out of 100 male and 100 female chowhounders, how many potential candidates to start a similar thread? 20 & 60 respectively, perhaps?
Again, I'm wildly guessing here, but I'd dare say the female numbers would be much much higher.
Yeah, I know the paradigm of the "traveling salesman" (already mentioned in this thread, BTW), but that sounds kind of obsolete by now.
Any theories? Am I wrong?
re: RicRios
Yes, you're wrong. At 53, and actually beginning around 40, I realized that the best company I'm likely to have when dining is myself. I love food, love the experience of dining out, and am really quite uncomfortable when a companion doesn't share my enthusisam. I don't think it has a single thing to do with gender, nor is it a question of "working up to" being able to dine alone in public! "Just do it." Yes, I reserve a table just for me, because I deserve a table as well as anyone. It's never even crossed my mind that by reserving a table for one, I'm "depriving" a couple of that table - and if a restaurant wants to ask singles to sit at the bar and reserve its tables for couples, that's OK, too.
Gee, I don't think we can really establish a "theory" about women being statistcally more self-cnscious than men. Wow.
When I was travelling for biz, I had to dine alone in whatever city I found myself. It never occurred to me to feel out of place. I was hungry. I needed food. I ate. Matre d's and servers were polite and courteous. Having the day's notes in front of me to review and comment on made the time pass. But usually I just savored the down time and enjoyed my meal. 'Course a dry martini helped a bit.....
Funny - I don't mind at all if it's an ethnic restaurant - will happily sit alone in a chinese, vietnamese, indian, mexican, thai, japanese or cuban restaurant - or a diner or coffee shop - or a chain like IHOP/Denny's - but I generally don'twant to go to a more expemsive place by myself. I think when I'm spending that much, I want to savor the whole experience, and a big part of the experience is usually who I'm dining with. Of course that goes out the window when I travel - then I have no problem going to the restaurant in the hotel, even if it's upscale or out to a nice spot - though more inclined to go upscale alone for lunch than for dinner.
i learned to really enjoy dining alone when i took a solo 3-week trip to australia. the experience reminded me of just how hurried - and harried - we end to be in today's society. grabbing a bite to eat on the run, eating standing at the counter, multitasking during meals, inhaling breakfast, lunch, and sometimes even dinner at the desk while working, or in the car while driving...hell, even when socializing at restaurants, we might forget to really pay attention to the food because we're enjoying everyone's company, conversation, and perhaps one too many cocktails or glasses of wine...
i like dining alone, without distractions or something to "keep me occupied," because it affords me the rare opportunity to focus 100% on enjoying and savoring my meal.
plus, it's great for people-watching...and occasionally eavesdropping on entertaining conversations when neighboring diners are talking just a bit too loud ;)
For casual places, regardless of type, eating alone is no problem. At nicer places, I can do it but there does seem to be a missing social element if you eat alone.
Also, no one has mentioned this but during the week at work...I'd rather eat alone. I see co-workers enough and need a freakin' break from them.
I don't have a phobia about it, and have certainly done it many times working and travelling, but I would not go out to a restaurant alone as an outing - I really enjoy it as a social activity, not alone.
I don't mind eating alone, and I enjoy it while travelling. I usually sit by the window so i can people watch, and if lucky, enjoy a great view. I also do this when i travel by train. Definitly have no problem going to a coffee shop alone. Did it all the time when i lived in the city.
That being said, now i live in a very small town and i wouldn't go out alone here for the most part because it's mostly a few bars and greasy spoons. The only females i've ever seen out alone are little old ladies playing the lotto machines, lol.
I also feel odd going and sitting in a chain type coffee shop like Tim Horton's or Dunkin Donuts alone. I don't see a lot of reason to sit and stay there even though i'm through the place all the time....and for some reason it smacks of post-AA meeting gatherings and internet dating meet-ups.... I don't feel the same about Starbucks for some reason. Maybe because around here they're attached to a Chapter's or Indigo's and alot of people are just hanging out and reading.
I can't stand eating alone and the main reasoning for that is terrible service and the awkward feeling of just sitting at an empty table waiting for the food to arrive. I'll only go out by myself if it is a counter service place and even then I'm never truly comfortable.
A young college male eating alone is certainly looked down upon as far as I've seen.
I'm hearing more buzz about communal tables, which are quite common in Europe. Like an earlier poster, it was the way I met lots of people there when I was traveling alone. Do you think they can work here in the U.S.? I think I'd go out more often in my hometown if we had those here.
re: ccferg
I've been in restos with communal tables (here in CT) - I loathe them. My personal experience -- and not because of my "neighbors", only because of what I expect in a dining experience -- awful. I prefer SOME degree of privacy when eating out.
edit: In retrospect, the only really uncomfortable experience I had with communal dining was in CT at a resto that no longer exists. I was on top of my neighbors which I think explains the discomfort. It was supposedly an "upscale" resto too which probably irked me further. But at somewhere like Dominick's (Bronx), I didn't have that same issue. So I retract what I said about "loathing" them. I guess it's really the atmosphere.
re: amanda3571
modest story. i like esca (manhattan) a lot. it's not too far from deb's office so i like to arrive early, sit at the tiny bar and hold court with a bottle of presecco until she arrives for dinner. more and more, i'm seeing single women eating at the bar. they're from out of town. they insist on a good meal and are only too happy to chat to a fellow chowhound. it's all good.
re: steve h.
In my experience, it's very different sitting at a bar by yourself than sitting at a communal dining table in a society where communal dining is not the norm. I'll take sitting at the bar (and enjoy it) any day over sitting at a table with strangers.
re: amanda3571
Yeah, I probably would too.
re: ccferg
ccferg,I was under the impression you don't mind sitting at a communal table.
re: raf945
I've never done it in the U.S., and I was in my 20s when I enjoyed it in Europe. I'm not sure how it would feel here. In Europe people knew I was an American and would start a conversation with me about my travels, etc. I wouldn't want to sit at a table full of couples or families and be ignored. That would seem more uncomfortable than sitting at a bar.
re: ccferg
I understand where you would feel uncomfortable if you were an outcast.It would be hard to enjoy a meal under those conditions.Years ago,I would have prefered a more private setting.Today, I welcome the social setting with open arms.The only drawback for me is that when I am overseas,I only speak English so there is usually a language barrier.Needless to say,for the most part I do not have a problem in the States.
re: ccferg
I am trying to think of a few in the Providence area.Angelo's on the hill.Durgin Park in Boston.Outside public clambakes.Lancellotta's in North Providence.Oki Japanese Steakhouse.Tough to come up with them.
re: ccferg
I am trying to think of some in the Providence area.Outdoor public clambakes.Oki Japanese Steakhouse.Angelo's on the hill.Lancellotta's in North Providence.It's hard to come up with them.
re: litchick
litchick, I couldn't agree more. Dining alone often leads to conversations with wonderful people who would be less inclined to approach you if you weren't alone. Gosh, I actually miss the days when I found myself in some diner eating a slice of pie...smiling to my right and to my left..and having one of those great conversations with a total stranger who also dug the pie!
When I was in college I started going to the movies by myself. For some reason, that was very hard for me to do. But it was important for me to do. Now, I go all the time, and, in fact, really it's the best way for me to see a movie. I can get completely into the movie with no distraction.
Same for eating out, but that was even harder. I did find that taking a book, or a notebook to write in made it easier. Eventually it got easier and easier. Still, I might have a hard time eating at table all by myself in the middle of a busy place on a Saturday night. Fear can be a powerful thing!
re: scuzzo
Fear of what?
re: RicRios
I suppose of what other think, though it shouldn't matter, and now for the most part it doesn't.
I like eating alone and with others...the two experiences are very different, but are enjoyable in their own ways. In general, I like doing things (going to the movies, watching tv, shopping, etc.) alone and I work alone and find comfort in it even though I am very outgoing and social as well. Each has their place.
I have a tip for you. I enjoy eating alone...but always have a book with me. To make it a little easier in your first forays, try going to the restaurant at an off hour...for instance, lunch at 11am or 2pm, or dinner at 5:30...it helped me in the beginning, because the servers were not too busy to take extra time for me, and by the time I was leaving, lots of others were coming in and for some reason that made it easier. Now, I don't mind going at noon, but will try to sit at the bar then, so tables can be used by 2 or more! Good luck....it's really fun once you get used to it! Remember...YOU OWN THE PLACE!!!
I was in an upscale restaurant for lunch yesterday with and noticed 3 solo diners. Did I notice them because they were alone and forlorn looking? NO! I noticed them because they were have a great time. One was obviously a regular who the waitstaff adored, the second was a man was was very comfortably reading the paper, and the third was a woman with a book that I'm pretty sure she was just using as a prop.
The waitstaff went out of their way to make sure that they were comfortable and happy. and seemed to really enjoy the interaction with the singles which was a big contrast to the less obtrusive (different but equal) service that they gave to the couples and groups.
I wish to god that there was someplace nice near where I worked so I could take that time out over lunch....
BTW, I used to be amazingly shy and overly-sensitive but there has to come a point where you can put yourself first. (ahh, the benefits of age: Selfishness!) It's not like they're even remember that you were there...they serve way too many people!
We just got back from skiing, and while waiting for a table at a local steakhouse the managers voice was heard saying "Smith, table for 1", there were some chuckles in the crowded (avg. wait time 1 hr),but I'm sure Mr./Ms. Smith didn't care. I personally don't care for eating alone at a restaurant, I also won't go to the movies or the theater during the afternoon. I still don't know why my wife married me.
I understand completely, rebs. For me, it's about people watching and problems with eye contact. I like to people watch, but in a restaurant setting, I don't want to make other tables uncomfortable by staring or listening in on their conversations. And I don't want to make eye contact, here in NYC, with anyone who might take it the wrong way (i.e. flirtatiously). So I find it easier to eat with a book when I have to dine by myself.
At first I never preferred eating by myself, until I saw a middle aged man seated next to my friend and I at Silver Spoon restaurant (in Toronto).
I first whispered to my buddy and wondered whether he was lonely. However, after awhile, I admired how he was there to just enjoy a good meal. You could see it in his confident manner. He also cozied up to a book he brought with him.
It inspired me to give dining alone a try. In my experiences, it really depends on where you go. The first place i tried dining alone was at a Vegetarian restaurant. However, based on the friendliness and lack of second glances, I noted that they probably had many students eat solo there (the restaurant was very close to the University)
However, when i tried another attempt at dining alone, i was made to feel like a loner. This restaurant was in a smaller town. The receptionist immediately placed me in the bar, when I had requested for a table (it was a Monday night, slow evening for them). As well, when I finally settled for the bar area (it was a booth), people who walked by me always glanced at the empty spot across from me. It was not, I would say, my most comfortable of moments.
For me, it depends almost entirely on the establishment & whether I have a good magazine to read. At a casual place with friendly service where I can grab a corner table or some sort of seating where I'm not out in the middle of the room, no problem. I've also experienced friendly chats with other solo diners or couples when seated at the bar.
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Have you been in situations where the only option was to dine alone...like on a business trip?
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We are sent in groups of two or more for business, due to the structure of the company. I guess I've gotten off lucky in that sense. When on a trip, the other worker and I usually do things together. I personally prefer it, for safety reasons in a different town. I guess it never crossed my mind to go solo. It would definitely be wierd, but I guess one would be able to focus on the meal more. I'm not a total foodie in that sense. I think the comraderie in a dive is better than a grand meal solo. I guess I'm just a people person. I enjoy other things solo-shopping, working out, etc
re: porkanista
no one questions that its better to go out with someone, and the joy of eating w/someone is greater.. but the question is is there value in eating out when u r alone, and how we each feel when in that situation
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I question it. Okay, yes - I love sharing a meal with someone I love and generally prefer that to eating alone. But I think, if cultivated, eating alone can be a great experience, an experience of a different kind than sharing a meal, but not lesser, and worth enjoying on its own merits. For one thing, you can focus on the food. Really focus. Every bite, every taste, without the distraction of conversation. You can eat at your own pace, not speeding up or slowing down to match your companion. (I know I do this - my brother and I both tend to eat too quickly, but together we can speed through a meal in no time. Each speeds the other) I find that I slow down when eating alone. I think contemplation is enhanced when eating alone - eating alone is great with a view or a fireplace, something to fixate you eyes on while your mind wanders. Journals are valuable, because writing can help you focus your thoughts. But I prefer not to read, unless there's a long wait of some kind. Reading takes you out of yourself, transports you to another place. But the value in eating alone to me comes from being completely in the moment, attaining a mindfulness that is not compatible with reading. (It's unfortunate that one ends up sounding so new age when talking about this sort of thing.) I have great memories of one of my first real meals alone - a martini, a rare steak, a crisp salad in a quiet restaurant with a fire on a rainy night.
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Ohhhh...you take me back to the days of my youth when I used to dine & travel alone quite often. I too enjoyed that aspect of dining alone...alone with the meal, my thoughts and pen & paper...and, like you, I never understood others who ate while reading a book. Such sweet memories. Thank you!


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Joseph "Joe" Thomas (born 28 October 1983) is an English actor who stars in the E4's comedy The Inbetweeners as Simon Cooper.
His mother is an English teacher at the Anglo European School in Ingatestone, Essex. His father is a history lecturer and Head of Learner Involvement at Harlow College in Essex. He has three younger brothers: Giles, Din and Wilkie.
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Both BloombergBusinessweek (reporters Peter Coy and Susan Berfield) and the Financial Times (columnist Edward Luce) are out with pieces supportive of raising the minimum wage. While I understand the desire to give low-wage workers a raise, selecting the minimum wage as instrument of choice is a curious. While critics can be apocalyptic about the economic impact of raising the minimum wage, basic economics suggests doing so will make it more expensive for businesses to hire young and low-skill workers.
For instance, a 2013 literature review by David Neumark, J.M. Ian Salas, and William Wascher concludes "that the evidence still shows that minimum wages pose a tradeoff of higher wages for some against job losses for others, and that policymakers need to bear this tradeoff in mind when making decisions about increasing the minimum wage."
And a study in September from Texas A&M economists Jonathan Meer and Jeremy West finds while raising minimum wage "may not cause an immediate shock to employment, as is often feared," it does discourage firms over the longer-term from hiring.
What's more, a 2010 study "Will a $9.50 Federal Minimum Wage Really Help the Working Poor?" by researchers Joseph Sabia and Richard Burkhauser found that a federal minimum wage increase from $7.25 to $9.50 per hour — higher than the $9 that President Obama has proposed — would raise incomes of only 11% of workers who live in poor households. Even Coy and Berfield acknowledge some of the policy's imperfections, writing that "a higher wage floor would undoubtedly price some marginal workers out of the market."
These studies aren't some secret. So why do so many smart people keep advocating for a higher minimum wage? The best answer I can come up with is that they think it is more politically likely than the better economic answer: wage subsidies. I recently chatted with economist Noah Smith on this very topic, as part of a discussion of what to do if automation seriously depresses wages in the future. Smith:
The whole reason to keep people in jobs in the first place, to keep people working would be that people feel valuable from working. But a better proposal … is actually wage subsidies, government wage matching, also called a negative income tax. We would be putting our thumb on the scales between humans and robots to keep humans in work that in a perfectly free market they wouldn't be doing.
When a company offers you wage, the government matching would have already done behind the scenes. Someone comes and offers to pay me $20 an hour, the government is paying $12 of that. I would be making $8 an hour, but I would feel like a person who making $20 an hour. Unlike the Earned Income Tax Credit where you get a check from the government based on how much income you earned, I think people would feel a lot better in term of the framing of it if the government matched their wages instead.
That is why people really dislike handouts but really love the minimum wage even though it doesn't make any sense economically. The minimum wage really distorts the economy more than handouts. … Actually you could get a really efficient wage subsidy if you had local governments subsidizing local wages with land value taxes and then you could tune it to the local cost of living. But now we are getting into the realm of policies so smart they will never actually be done.
Some less adventurous versions of what Smith proposes:
1.) Economist Edward Glaeser would alter the EITC by making it a clear and transparent wage subsidy to all workers making less than $9 an hour.
2.) AEI's Michael Strain has advocated allowing firms to hire the long-term unemployed at less than the current minimum wage and supplementing their income with an EITC-like payment.
3.) Management consultant Oren Cass, a domestic policy adviser for the Romney presidential campaign, would use the payroll tax system to create a direct-to-worker wage subsidy. Cass: "The effect in many ways would mirror a substantial increase in the minimum wage. But whereas a price control would to tend to decrease the size of the labor force, a subsidy would tend to increase it."
Of course, wage subsidies are an on-budget, transparent cost — which politicians hate — while the costs of the minimum wage are shifted onto business and hidden. But the costs exist just the same. The debate over how to help low-skill, low-wage workers needs to be a bit more policy forward and explore options that in the past may have seemed unlikely.
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Hello,What is the best solution (preferably turn-key) to deliver wi-fi over small area, such as big hypermarket, is this scenario possible:One access point antenna - all the shops pointing access devices to it?Yes, I am new to this.
Take a look at UniFi Outdoor:»dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/unifi/Uni···heet.pdfAnd perhaps the Loco device for the client devices:»dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/nanostati···_web.pdf--The most powerful weapon in the world is ignorance. Politicians exploit it to achieve almost anything they want.
Thanks,Ubiquity right? yeah I was thinking the same. I wonder why there is no some rapid deployment systems, so nobody will have to mess around with router configs, just plug-and-play.
Thanks,Ubiquity right?
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Depends on size of hammer. »www.ubnt.com/unifi
For a basic installation like you describe, it's actually pretty easy to set this stuff up.
Here is some other hardware that would work...»www.antennas.com/freestation/»www.antennas.com/wp-content/uplo···heet.pdfThose devices would be fed from this AP...»www.antennas.com/flexap-intro/which is fed from your service providers modem/router.Again, the setup is relatively easy to accomplish..--The most powerful weapon in the world is ignorance. Politicians exploit it to achieve almost anything they want.
Would the Unifi's captive portal get along with things like Xbox 360s? If not, are there any suggestions to get around that with a paid public wifi setup? What if we were to install an indoor Unifi AP in their house to catch the signal from the outdoor one? Could we set it up as their own personal network, where they would not have to mess with a captive portal? That way we could have control over the customer AP without using a portal, and we could just take care of the billing ourselves.


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Our research team is concentrating its efforts on developing better therapies for children with cancer. These include preclinical studies of novel drugs and vaccines, clinical trials with new agents and innovative approaches in stem cell transplantation.
A novel anti-cancer vaccine (called Chaperone Rich Cell Lysate or CRCL) has been developed in Dr. Emmanuel Katsanis' laboratory that has been shown to be effective against a variety of tumors in mice. Dr. Katsanis and the scientists in his laboratory are investigating how this vaccine works by analyzing its actions on important immune cells such as T cells, natural killer cells and dendritic cells. The scientific goals of Dr. Katsanis' tumor immunology program are to understand how CRCL vaccine, which is made up of substances derived from a patient's cancer cells, stimulates the patient's immune system to fight its own cancer and prevent it from coming back. This research is critical for the development of effective new immune therapies that can be used in combination with chemotherapy against different cancers.
Nicolas Larmonier, PhD, focuses on understanding the phenomena of tumor-induced immunosuppression and he investigates approaches to override their negative impact on anti-cancer killer cells. A complementary area of his research centers on the optimization and development of cancer vaccines and on the identification of novel cellular actors of the immune system such as Th-17 lymphocytes or killer dendritic cells that may be manipulated to control malignancies.


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What would you do during a medical emergency while waiting for the ambulance to arrive?...Ballistic History Lesson in WWII submachine-guns. We have more...More
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Joe puts it all on the line for Red Jacket's new home, but Will isn't sold on the building. Then a WWII British 75mm ScorpionMore
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A former pro football player turned contractor hires Will to have a triple barrel 12 gauge demolition shotgun made...More
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Red Jacket Firearms,(Discovery Channel's SONS OF GUNS) is bringing WWII and Vietnam Era Weapons, including machine guns, for Veterans to shoot...More
SOTG Book Signing/Radio at Red Jacket Firearms on July 13th
Student of the Gun will be making a live appearance at Red Jacket Firearms. Stop by and pick up an autographed copy of Paul's book,More
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Student of the Gun visits Red Jacket Firearms and gets some inside information from Jacob Herman. Paul addresses how to mingle with the sheep withoutMore
NEW SOTG TV: Machine Guns, Cannons at RJF Bday Bash, CZ2008 Sporter & A Perfect Drawstroke
Machine-guns and Cannons at the Red Jacket Firearms Birthday Bash, CZ2008 Sporter and Perfect your Drawstroke... More
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Student of the Gun visits Red Jacket Firearms and gets some inside information from Jacob Herman. Paul addresses how to mingle with the sheep withoutMore
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This week's episode of Sons of Guns will not disappoint viewers! Joe's overextended on a batch of 870's for R&D so Will must tryMore
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In this episode there's a dramatic open as Will is stuck inside a smoking M36 Tank Destroyer and the crew runs to his rescue...More
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Red Jacket Firearms, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has become well-known as the backdrop for all the action found on the Discovery Channel's Sons ofMore
The Red Jacket Snow Blaster This Week on 'Sons of Guns'
An avalanche expert challenges the crew at Red Jacket: find and reactivate a 57mm Recoilless Rifle for mountain rescue teams in the Pacific Northwest...More
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Owner Will Hayden missions the Red Jacket crew to restore and repair an antique, black powder Lyle cannon. The twist: it's owned by rock legendMore
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Loved it, but WAY too much chestnut liquid needed to be added to the potatoes. When I make again I will cut the half and half down to 3/4 or half a quart. Otherwise, a HUGE hit.
Delicious! Very delicate taste. I did change the recipe: I used fresh chestnuts, which I boiled for 20 min and then peeled. I also used a bit less half and half. I would make this dish again. I am sure it will be a big hit tomorrow at our friend's Thanksgiving dinner.


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|25 Nov 2012
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Very interesting article. Thanks for posting it. I agree 100% of course, as I've made known in other posts on this subject.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower
It was detailed but a fair assessment. The designer works with the desktop platform even if that's with a totally different company entirely. He understands what does and what doesn't work.
The Big Goober MS made with 8 is of course the most obvious by not following suit with the working success seen with 7 to trash the OS instead when putting everything into work on the Tablet platform. And 8 will continue to see negative feedback as a result.
One thing I could add here is that if there hadn't been a "7" and I was still running Vista and ran into 8 I would be still be running the older of the two! At with Vista you had options like choosing between the Classic or Aero style as well as disabling the side bar if not wanted. With 8 however... 3rd party tools?! says a great deal unfortunately.
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Windows 7 Pro. 64/SP-1
Thank you PaulGo. Very nice read. He read my mind.
Windows 8 UI 'strategic mistake,' argues design guru | Microsoft Windows - InfoWorld
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One of the best points there was pointing out that the user wants to feel as if they are in control not being controlled when going into the unusable gui factor as well as hidden rather then visible functions. And here's the other big point made about people rushing to adapt this?
He also rejected the notion that because users adapted to the shift 17 year ago from DOS to Windows 95 that they will gladly do the same this time with Windows 8.
"The difference is that then they took something really bad, DOS, and added something, Windows, on top of it that was much easier to use," Nielsen said. "This time they're taking the standard GUI [graphical user interface] that has a lot of usability and discoverability, and making a U-turn by hiding features."
The result is a user adrift from the hard-won experience gained through years of time spent working with Windows.
"With Windows 8, you don't feel in control," said Nielsen. "One of the biggest goals of user interface design is to give people the feeling of mastery or control. This is a big, big change. Users have become familiar with the idea that the 'mouse is me,' but Windows 8 largely discards that. People feel a loss of control, and feel insecure in relation to the machine.
"That's the failure, and the missed strategic decision," Nielsen said.
And now for the sales results following the first month since Windows 8's launch date! The news is not so happy for ...
Windows 8 brings zero 'pop' to consumer PC sales
U.S. notebook and desktop sales down 21% in Windows 8's first month, says NPD, showing the new OS hasn't moved the meter
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November 29, 2012 03:16 PM ET
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The Mini Paper Pavilion Club were inspired to create this model of The Beam. I love the attention to detail on this and it makes me want to ride The Beam for real even more!
The Miniature Paper Pavilion Club meets biweekly in Vancouver to build ~1:100 scale architectural marvels. We are interested in creating imaginary celebrative public spaces - miniature beacons to all humankind, elevating the wonder of innovation and excellence!
14 September 2013
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Buchla Space Dome Ritual
Here is a recording from a live space ritual performed in Dome B at Herstmonceux Observatory in Sussex. Combining Buchla Electric Music Box, Kaleidoloop and a Yapp 36 inch refracting telescope, the aim was to summon cosmic transmissions from deep space. Over the course of the evening we picked up voices of long lost astronauts, stars being born, distant undiscovered planets with strange atmospheres, creaking relics of the space race and many more things that defy description. The sounds of these space transmissions can now be heard.
Buy it here (name your own price).
8 September 2013
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A videophonic collage for our new single 'The Beam'. A radiophonic Monorail journey through 5 fantastical worlds of imagination.
Buy the new single on 10" clear vinyl here.
30 August 2013
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Images of the limited edition version of The Beam. As well as the colour vinyl and map from the standard edition, this pack adds a sew on Monorail Pilot Patch, mini booklet, one of a kind 1/4 inch tape loop and Simonsound Transit Authority ticket. Available exclusively from our Bandcamp.
Packaging and design by Emily Macaulay at Stanley James Press.
14 May 2013
Very excited to share images of the new Simonsound single 'The Beam'. The title track will be getting its first public airing on BBC Radio 3's The Late Junction on Tuesday 13th of May, so please tune in to hear that. Pre-sales and more info on the strictly limited edition 'Pilot Pack' will follow that broadcast.
A fantastical Monorail journey in sound!
Like a souvenir from a mid century World's Fair, 'The Beam' follows in the footsteps of early electronic musicians such as Raymond Scott, Tristram Cary and Tom Dissevelt.
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18 March 2013
I recently visited Florida again and had more time to explore Kennedy Space Center and the missile and rocket launch sites of the early space missions. I also spent a lot of time riding the Monorail at Disney as inspiration and to collect footage and material for an upcoming Simonsound release in the new year. More on that soon.
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A couple of college students decide to sign up for pharmaceutical testing of a new allergy drug to make some extra cash for their spring break trip. They quickly discover their two week stay will not be as easy as they first believed and fight to save themselves from the grips of the facility.
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well the disc wasnt the burner as usual, some interlace, some ghost frames, some noise in the video.
also ar and aspect was off, the nearest fitting video size is 700x400. also chose a lower bitrate,
as usual dont see the point in making it bigger than needed.
tried to fix all above mentioned problems, also added slightly sharpness and brightness, still got
watchable considering the source files. Slightly unsharp but its not gonna get better than this.
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