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Just moved here. Need recommendations for good eats for a former Boston foodie.
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I've seen it in Lionette's and possibly Clear Flour Bakery? You can also email the publisher (email@example.com) and ask her for a list of where to pick it up. It's free where you're able to find it in Boston, or by subscription for $28.
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Just went there a couple of weeks ago. Had an outstanding salmon and tableside Caesar......amazing atmosphere too! Highly recommend..
Although it isn't excatly in Worcester there is a place is Strubridge called Bin 479 which is located at 479 Main St that gets excellent reviews from a number of sources. It is in the fine dining category but it is a small place with nice atmosphere and very good food and also not too long a trek from Worcester.
There are quite a few great locations:
Dalat on Park Ave across from the Fire Station is a wonderful Vietnamese Restaurant - service is not great but the food is worth it as the portions are big and prices are more than reasonable
Dinos Ristorante On Lord St (I believe) is a yummy italian restaurant family kind of atmosphere with great pizza and a great lunch buffet
Ciao Bella on Gold Star Blvd is more of a take out but amazing Italian Foods, grinders and Pizza/Calzones plus really yummy desserts
Cafe Dolche on Shrewsbury St for Dessert and Coffee
Anthony's on Shrewsbury St and Rovezzis in the old factory at 108 Grove St for more formal Italian
Sakura Tokoyo on Park Ave in Worc for Tepanaki and the one in White City in Shrewsbury for Sushi
Zipango on Shrewsbury st for Sushi
Wonderbar on Shrewsbury St for old School atmosphere and good greasy pizza
Basically, just wander up and down Shrewsbury Street
Of course on the higher end is the Sole Proprietor on Highland and the 111 Chop House on Shrewsbury by the same owners
and Shorahs in Downtown Worcester for Italian
Hope that helps you get started
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You have my sympathaties about the lack of food options in Auburn. In five years I haven't found anything off exit 10. Worcester really isn't that far.
The only places I know of in Auburn are the tradtional chains: Outback, chilis, applebees, 99 Pub, Picadilly Pub, Periwinkles (not a chain but same as the 99 and Picadilly) then selection of Pizza Joints.
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Just go on the New England board and search Worcester. I think the poster was JP Chowhound but not 100%. You'll see many suggestions if you type in Worcester in the search space on that board.
Had an amazing before Xmas client lunch at Sole Proprietor. I live in the Boston area & so my client in Worcester selected the location - I was very impressed, thought it was Boston quality at least.
Some more good recs:
El Basha for middle eastern. Make a meal of mezze.
Bamboo hut another good viet.
Across and down from Wholly Cannoli is Pampas bakery. Great Italian baked goods, more savory than sweet.
One Love Cafe on lower main st.
There is a good Banh Mi place on Millbury St.,
Bay State Bakery, Widdoffs and Weintraubs on Water St. for their specialties.
ASorry, Auburn is a wasteland.
A redeeming feature od Auburn is Ronnie's. Good fish and chips and chowder, in the drive-in mode, only May to October. Otherwise, yes, it is sadly a wasteland.
Some (perhaps) less-known delights of Woosta include Pupu Seria (Pleasant Street, Salvadoran) and Quan Yin (Hamilton Street, Chinese vegetarian takeout, enjoy the eggplant with basil sauce and the religious literature).
Worcester has GREAT middle eastern groceries, ad Ed Hyder's and at Bahnan's, both on Pleasant Street.
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Wilson Bank & Trust has contributed the first $10,000 to build a new indoor baseball facility at DeKalb County High School, and with support from other local businesses and individuals, the project could be completed in time for spring practice.
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family members were found murdered in their residence in the West Bank
Itamar settlement Friday overnight, after a suspected terrorist broke
and entered the house and stabbed the five to death. Two children
managed to escape and survived the attack, Army Radio reported.A Magen David Adom team that arrived at the scene at 1:00 a.m.
announced a couple, their 11-year old child, 3-year-old toddler, and a
baby girl dead from stabbing wounds.RELATED:Four killed as terrorists open fire near Kiryat ArbaThis Week in History: Israel's deadliest terror attackPM: 'Terrorism will not determine Israel's borders'Palestinian
media on Saturday reported that a faction of Fatah's al-Aqsa Martyrs
Brigade claimed responsibility for the stabbing incident. Residents of the settlement reported that shots were heard in the area and that the terrorist succeeded in fleeing from the scene. Police set out in search of the suspect in the
Itamar settlement, which is near Nablus, as well as in the surrounding villages of Awarta,
Beit Pouriq, and Beir Mouksaifa. Authorities requested that Itamar residents stay indoors.The IDF arrested 20 people in the Nablus area in connection with the attack.The IAF deployed numerous aircraft in the area in an attempt to locate the perpetrators of the attack. Initial reports said that an armed terrorist cut the fence surrounding the settlement and stabbed to death the couple and their children. It was not yet clear whether more than one terrorist was involved in the attack. According to the settler Yeasha council, about 100
families live in Itamar.There was a similar attack on the settlement during a
Palestinian uprising in 2002, when a gunman broke into a house
and opened fire, killing four members of one family and a neighbor.
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The clock went off in my head at 4 am this morning. Its calendar does not include holidays.
I'm sitting on the bedroom floor while Dee Dee sleeps. I like writing here. I can feel her next to me. I'm incredibly blessed to have this woman in my life. Her love is an undeserved, unexpected gift. It's our first Thanksgiving being married. In a few days, we'll be moving into a new house. We are blessed by God.
With everything I've been given, today is about my mom.
Later this afternoon, I'll drive the few blocks to Hickory Creek where she lives. She'll get in a car for the first time in six months. She'll wonder where she is going. She'll imagine our destination is somewhere buried in her past. We won't be going to our house on Reynolds Drive. We won't be going to see my grandma. My dad will not be anywhere to be found.
I don't want her there today. Her caregivers are wonderful. Taking her from there is not about them. It's about Mom and me. She needs to be with family in a house. I admit it; today is about me. It feels selfish. I try to justify it as loving.
Alzheimer's will make her pay. She'll be thrown into a whirlwind. Her brain doesn't allow her to process anything new. That's the horrid nature of this wolf prowling about in our lives. He howls at me. His breath stinks, as he snarls, "You can't take her home. She'll not do well. You're selfish. You are sacrificing your own mother just so you get what you want."
I tell him to shut up and I hate him. But, he wins. I decide I'll go eat with her there in the dining room.
He laughs at me, now. I hear him whisper, "See, you'll go up there for an hour and spend a little time with her. Then, you'll go home to your comfortable surroundings. You'll leave your own mother in a building while you stuff your face and watch football."
Now, I'm committed to bring her home.
For weeks, I've been torn apart by the blood dripping fangs of this beast, which toys with my heart and soul. He plays viciously with my mind. He has made sure I cannot ask Mom what she'd like to do. It's all on me. I hate him more!
There is no negotiation with the wolf. I turn to God and offer my deal – "Father, let me take this pain. You can have my mind. You can have all the things I take for granted."
God whispers, "Hush, my son, I've got your mom in my hands. I love her more than you."
I sit on the porch and say, "She'll come home with me. It's decided."
Even in the peace, I hear the wolf mock me. I hear him laughing. He walks past our house and heads back up the hill to Mom's bed. He lies curled up there. When sanity or clarity tries to creep in, he draws back his lip to expose his teeth. He growls from deep inside the pit of hell which is his belly.
Once again, Alzheimer's has knocked me to the ground; kicked me repeatedly and left me wincing in pain. The whirlwind consumes anyone who stands too close.
I want to see life back in her eyes, again. I want to feel her love for me. I want her to know mine for her. Simply, I want my mom back.
For a few moments today, she'll be back in my home. It won't be the same, but it'll be good, so good. It'll be Thanksgiving good!
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Occupation/career: President & CEO of the Memphis Urban League, attorney and former school teacher and former small business owner.
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--Jobs: Our unemployment rate is a challenge that must be addressed. The larger impact of the recession on women and minorities means that our community has taken a tremendous hit and our unemployment rates are higher than the average. We need to attract more jobs and prepare people for those jobs. These efforts will require coordination and alignment of priorities from the federal level down to the local. The direct experience I have in addressing these issues will allow me to provide leadership that we do not currently have in this area.
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First of all I am not writing this review to Bag on Houston. I am hoping that it will help some people not make the same mistake we did. Like Many others due to the recession we decided to leave San Diego after 15 years to Houston for a lower cost of living and a heathier economy. Now I have also lived all over the country Boston, Denver, Phoenix and Southern California. Houston definitely has a better economy but thats it. We have been here 3 months and we hate it with a passion. It is by far the Ugliest place I have ever lived and it is not a place for outdoor people. There are good restaurants so if you like to hang out at home all the time and just go out to eat you may like it. But now I know why Houston is one of the fattest cities in America. Our allergies are the worst they have ever been in our lives. Also do your research Houston is one of the cloudiest cities in America. If you live outside the loop Housing is cheap but inside the loop its really ridiculous what you pay to be in a decent neighborhood and the rent is high. I currently live in the heights and I pay $1800 for a 900 square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath house and that was a good deal here. I am only saving $300 from the same size house I had in gorgeous San Diego. The last thing I will touch on is the Crime. Like I said I have lived in Major cities all over but have never seen so much crime. Everyone has had there car broken into and there are shootings and Robberies everyday. All this and we havn't even hit summer which everyone tells me is hell. We are looking to move as soon as we can. Just do your do diligence. You only live once and the quality of your life is important.
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re: - 11/12/2013
I agree with you Danny! I know this post is kind of old, but I am weighing the pros and cons of moving back to Chicago from Houston. I HATE Houston with a passion. I am actually shocked by all of the blogs that praise living in Houston. There is nothing to do except go out to eat and if you're religious, go to church! I can't get out of here fast enough. The economy is great, but that's it. I know that people complain about the cold and snow in Chicago, but at least there are fun things to do in the snow! Kids can go sledding, build snowmen, have snowball fights go skiiing, etc... Although Houston is beautiful in the winter, what is there to do really? And in the summer, you have two options- go swimming or stay inside. Sorry for all the negative comments, but I have had a really bad experience living down here being from the midwest. The people and culture are so incredibly different. Cost of living should not be the only consideration when moving to a new city!!
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 7/27/2012
I was born and bred a Houstonian - actually grew up in a little town west of Houston, so Ive seen it change a lot. You know what I can't wait for? To move away from Houston because of it being overrun by Yankees who think they know better and who bring their failed policies with them! You wanna go back home? DO IT. I want my Texas back.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 2/23/2012
I bag on Houston constantly and I feel like your review is spon on. I've live in Houston all my life and have travelled extensively - Houston is a place where jobs are plentiful but is socially inept. People are not in Houston for the culture or spring fed lakes (because there are none). They live in Houston for a materially rich life, which does not equal a happiness. Yes, you can own a home, commute an hour to everything (stree management?), own lots of stuff, pay nearly the highest auto insurance rate in the country - but is this a life? Desiree sounds like she speaks one language and has never left the country. The suburbs are a different kind of hell and Houston has been rated the worst city for pedestrians and manual modes of transportation (I am a cyclist). Cycling in Houston is one of survival and necessity if you want to stay in shap, not pleasure. People are fat because the effort and opportunity it takes to do anything healthy is too high and infrequent. The environment was based on economic efficiency - use and spend on cars, gas, things you don't need at a high rate, not about an environment meant to further human interaction or beauty. It's no wonder why creativity happens where people are happy and there are free exchange of ideas. Houston is a dumb place - literally and figurively.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 2/8/2012
Your apartment is so high because you live in Yuppy land downtown (used to be trashy not many years ago). Go downtown in any big city and you will see crime. I lived in Houston for 25 years and I loved it. Just moved to Colorado a year ago. In Houston we lived in a very nice neighborhood in the suburbs in a beautiful house (half the price in CO) our children when to great schools, never heard a shooting or no one broke into our cars. There are outdoors activities you can do: you can go swimming every day, buy a house with a pool, go to the beach, go water skiing to any of the lakes. People go cycling all the times, there are all sorts of 5K or 10K, go dirt biking, we have festivals every week going on. Great theaters also great golf courses. Move to Woodlands, Sugarland, Kingwood, Katy (Cinco Ranch), West University, Friendswood, League City close to the sea, Memorial, Coles crossing subdivision is pretty. Cost of living in Houston is 13% lower than the US cost of living and unemployment is 8%. You don't have to be fat if you don't want to...lol but Houston has the best restaurants. I really don't know were you live that you hear shootings everyday but be realistic there are shootings in bad areas of San Diego, Arizona, Denver, etc. You have to live in a good area of town anywhere you go.
I think you just miss San Diego and that is why everything is negative in Houston to you. We hated moving to Colorado in the beginning... old houses and ridiculously expensive, missed all the big city shopping and things to do, southern hospitality, etc. Now I like living here...I think you have to do what is best for you but please don't bash Houston based on your choices and opinions.
Good Luck ;)
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 2/8/2012
Danny, I'm not sure if you've explored other areas of Texas yet but I, like you, found that Houston; strong economy, low cost of living was great for many, but also didn't work for me. Being from the west coast also, I'd check out Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth....not perfect however, much, much happier. just sayin'.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 2/21/2012
I moved here two years ago from Ohio and I highly disagree. I love Houston. You can find a nice one bedroom apartment for about $525-$800. It all depends what you are use to. And if you don't mind living alittle outside the city there are huge nice homes and great neighborhoods for sale at great prices. And the crime seemed worse in Ohio. Like any major city you just have to be smart about where you are going at night.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 9/13/2012
I agree with Marco's review above, if you chose to move from someplace like San Diego for a better cost of living such as Houston, DEAL with it. I'm a native Texan, and though Houston is not my first choice in Texas, Id rather live in Texas than in sunny california the rest of my life. Out here (Orange County), everyone is a skinny//neurotic/healthFREAK who actually PAYS to get a 'spray' sun tan. Out here, you drive a Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, but you live in a tiny house that costs 5 times as much as it would in Houston just so you can be close to the beach. All your income goes to just paying for your housing. My husband and I were lucky we were able to buy a tiny bedroom condo for $400K in Huntington Beach (2 miles from the beach), but we never go to the beach as we can't stand fighting the tourists. You say you like to do things outdoors, well, so does everyone else, so when you go hiking, biking, or running, you better get use to the human traffic. and Crime? it's the same everywhere and Ive lived in several places in the Country. Like Sharon said below who is also a native Texan, I'd tell you to 'get the heck' out of my State, we don't care for loud mouth Yankees, nor those So.Cal spray-tanned/gym rats who are neurotic about working out. You don't deserve to enjoy Texas low cost of Living. I personally can't wait to get out of Southern California and finally go home-Sweet-home to the Great State of Texas.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 6/23/2012
You should have done a little research before you moved here. The towns surrounding Houston are beautiful and family-oriented with low crime and great housing. I live in Katy (25 minutes from downtown) and I am always amazed at how many people I see jogging or riding bikes here. Houston is a great city with lots to offer and a great economy, but living near downtown is probably not so great. Try Katy, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Cypress. I'm just saying....maybe do a little research before you move someplace and then decide you hate it.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 5/9/2012
I agree with Danny 100%. I've been living here for 10 years now and can't wait to move. First, yes the job market is very good, housing cheap, the cost of living is cheap but if you and have an active lifestyle and love the outdoors this is not theplace for you. The weather is horrible from April to November its too hot to do anything outdoors and if you wait for the evening the mosquitos will eat you. It is one of the uglies cities I've ever seen, the schools are ok, when people say great schools I ask compared to what? Texas standard? The lakes and beach are nasty the water is brown. The festivals are ok all you do is eat, people are fat, thats why they love the festivals, the museums and zoo are nice but how many times can you go. Restaurants are good that's all people do here shop and eat and crime yes there's a lot of it. It's hard to find festivals, clubs with descent people.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 1/8/2014
I have to disagree with you on the depiction of Houston. I lived in the Heights for four years where my rent for a 1100 SF house was $800 a month. The rest of the 20 years have been in Montrose, which is one of the more expensive neighborhoods due to ongoing gentrification (just on the cusp of downtown). The suburbs suck and I'd never live there with the cookie-cutter homes and strip malls. I rent a duplex built in 1920--three bedrooms, spacious dining, kitchen and living room--1500 SF for $1500 a month.
It's rich in culture. Top-notch museums, contemporary arts scene, amazing music scene, the Orange Show, the art car museum and parades, countless meet-up groups for all interests, and weekly cultural festivals (like our infamous Gay Pride parade) are just a few examples. I know most of my neighbors and we always say hello and look out for each other.
Summer weather is hell, but you learn to adjust. It sounds like you're unaware of any of these deep cultural opportunities--and made no effort to do so. Pick up a copy of the Houston Press and you'll see many events, including intimate nightclubs (for example, the Continental Club) featuring live music by local and national/international bands. Sounds like you haven't made any effort to meet people or take advantage of any goings-on I mention here. The rent you pay for where you live is over-priced and probably was the result of not doing any due diligence (or "do diligence"--sic). My suggestion is to leave your house/office and explore. Or quit your job and move back to (no sarcasm here) Southern California. We don't want you if you're to lazy to integrate and instead whine.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 11/2/2012
You have obviously never visited nor lived in Detroit. I'm from Houston and would love to move back. I thought a urban exciting downtown would expand in MI, it didn't. Now I'm stuck in Detroit where multiple shootings happen with in the hour and long to move back to Houston. If your going to bag on "uppity" yankee's and terrible crime, try living on the other side.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 4/22/2014
Sorry for necroing this thread but I just had to comment. I moved to Houston in June of 2013 after my husband died so I could be closer to my son so he could help take care of me. I am disabled. And that is where my nightmare begins....and ends.
We lived in California (YaY San Fran) for many years and I was on Medicaid. That is the only help we have EVER received and we only got on Medicaid when my husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis (which is how he died) and could no longer work. We worked hard our entire lives before that and never asked for help.. Anyway...I digress. So I moved to Houston.
I bought a beautiful home with the life insurance money (it was my husbands dying request) and applied for Medicaid. I was floored when I was denied because apparently in Texas you have to be ON Social Security (my application is in) AND receiving Medicare to qualify for Medicaid. The process to get on SS can take literally years and to make matters worse there is a 2 year waiting period for Medicare once you finally get approved. This is ridiculous and I have no idea what other disabled people who arent yet on Social Security do but here is what I was forced to do:
I left.
Lucky for me I had that option. Oh and BTW. I am back on Medicaid. The exact same program that Texas says I do not qualify for.
So to all of you people telling us to leave: some of us do. I hope you all have a nice life with your litter strewn, filthy, crime infested, pollution filled (the recycling program there is shameful), poor excuse for a "city". Im back in a place where the people actually care what their city looks like and strive for a healthy, clean and happy population.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 6/4/2013
I am from Houston, TX and lived there until I was 22. My family is till in Houston until today. I've been living in Nashville for 6 years now and it's way better. Houston is ugly compared to other cities like nashville. No matter how many new homes you put up it will never look as good. I can live in a lower income area and till see the lake and mountains with out going an hour out the city. The people are waaaaayyyyyy more friendly. Most people who don't travel or never been outside of Texas get offended when you tell the truth. I've been to many different states and I tell you Houston is not the top of the list. I get way better paying jobs her and I actually see all the seasons of the year. Fall is so beautiful here. Houston doesn't have a Fall. OH, and I Love the mountains. For the price of housing in houston for less crime I get more modern and spacious living. I'm glad I left Houston and saw how life really is better when you don't have to worry about your safety constantly. I pay $700 for an apartement that would be $1,200 in Katy, Woodlands, Pearland and Sugarland. I agree life is too short don't waste it in a city where you can't enjoy nature.....
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 7/12/2013
Let's see...you moved down here to sponge off of our economy? Cool. Please leave.
Now...let's address the b.s.:
Cloudiest city: not true.
Crime rates: lower than any comparable city. Sorry, Boston is higher and smaller. Denver is smaller. Phoenix is way smaller. SoCal is far worse.
Cost: Not much different than comparable cities.
Actually, nevermind...Houston is terrible and dangerous and expensive...avoid it like the plague. We get tired of people moving down here to sponge off of our economy and low taxes who then decide to whine and moan all the time but never leave.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 6/26/2012
Very accurate and well said! I do hope others pay attention to you words.
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 11/27/2013
Wow. I was born and raised in upstate NY until 2009 When my husband and our daughter moved to Atlanta, Ga. I fell in love with it. Can't imagine leaving it. We have never thought of going back to NY. We do have a wonderful opportunity to relocate to Houston from here, but after reading all of these comments about "Yankees" and "get out of my state," I'm reassured that what I heard before was not a rumor. Many, if not most, "born and bred Texans" are arrogant and look down their noses at people who were not born there. What a shame. Many people who were born there think it's a horrible place to live. Other people move there and love it but are made to feel unwelcome. I will surely have to talk to my husband before we move our now extended family to a place where my children may not feel liked because they aren't a member of the "born and bred" club. Very sad. :(
re: Thinking Houston? Think again - 1/26/2012 - 8/11/2014
I couldn't agree with you more, Danny. This place is the worst place I have ever lived in. I have lived in Florida, NYC, LA and San Diego. Let's see... which is worst? The weather? The crime? The people? Ok. If you like hot and humid. If you don't mind your car getting broken into or a home invasion. If you like fat people, that are two faced, religious hypocrites and think that having a big house and carrying a Coach bag is the most important thing in the world. Then Come ON Down!!!! I have never met so many uneducated people in my life. There is nothing to do but eat. And boy, you will see a lot of eaters here. Roads and traffic are horrendous. Pros? Cost of living is good outside "The Loop". But you will be shunned by people outside of it. ("The Loop" is a highway around the city) Ummmmm, if you like Rodeos, they make a very big deal over it. Oh and hope that the football team is doing well because the Texan fans get very angry when they are losing. I know. Don't worry, Texas. I don't like and I am getting out.
Do not send your child to this school. I am withdrawing my child from this school. My child attended for 2 1/2 years. The principal is very unprofessional, not qualified, and vindictive. She is known for bullying her staff and the parents. She got rid of my child's 3rd grade teacher 2 yrs ago because the teacher begin questioning her about missing budget money. The teacher was dismissed with 3 weeks remaining in the school year. The kids cried for the entire 3 weeks!! The principal placed the teacher under a "gag" order whereas if she communicated with the parents, students, or staff, she would not receive her remaining salary. I found this out from the "expelled" teacher. This year she threatened to expel my daughter, (who has NEVER been in ANY trouble) because she didn't like that I told her my child needed to go to her locker to retrieve her study guide for a test after school dismissal. I pay FULL tuition at the school and participated in multiple fundraising events. I was actively involved in my daughter's school. When the incident with the locker occurred, the principal also threatened to call the police for me....based on (her exact words) "abusive language". I don't like to be threatened, so I told her while she stood in front of me blocking my 9 yr old's path to her locker; I'd call the police for her via my cell phone. I called 911 and the operator said NOT TO EXPECT A VISIT, because abusive language was not an offense. Please note I NEVER USED VULGARITY OR PROFANITY WITH THE PRINCIPAL. She just felt she could intimidate me like she does her staff and the other parents. Nevertheless I made both threats her reality. She threatened to call the police, I called 911 for her. Proving to her, she could not intimidate a paying parent who follows the rules. Secondly, she threatened to expel my daughter, who had NEVER been in any trouble at the school...I sent the principal a withdrawal letter removing my child from the school 5 hours later. If you don't want to experience the bullying and intimidation tactics of this principal, DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. I'm financially able to pay full tuition anywhere and I have a child who can get accepted to other schools, hence I was able to not let this lady push me around like the does her staff and the other parents. Oh, by the way, my 9 yr old daughter was standing there crying and begging the principal while she threatened to expel her and to call the police for her mother. My child only wanted to go to her locker to get her study materials for her test, after I had gone through the pick up line, so she could make a passing grade on her test[Comment on this Posting]
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Abandon all hope ye who enter here! - 10/17/2014
Living in Houston Texas is miserable to say the least. Beginning in the last part of April into November, expect Temperatures mixed with humidity that makes it almost unbearable to get from your house to your car. When you open the door it hits you like wave that even after 20 plus years of living here, can take your breath. I get SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in the summer months because I cannot bear to go out and do anything that requires exertion. I find myself looking out the window at the sunny days and know I cannot possibly fathom even a small trip to the pool. It wilts you and you must plan activities (store, bank, etc.) in advance so that you make the best of your time before the heat takes its toll and you must find shelter immediately. There is no real winter here. There is a time frame when the temperatures dip in the low 30's and mixed with the ungodly humidity may feel colder. Good hair days? Forget it. Even hosing your hair with industrial strength Aqua Net, you either go limp or frizz depending on your hair type. At any given moment you may have sweat mixing with your eyeliner that makes you appear to be a sad clown, or an abused woman. Spring is nice but short lived (several weeks or maybe a month) and then its summer again.[Comment on this Posting]
Life in Houston - 10/13/2014
I've lived in Houston for 30+ years and watched it grow. On the plus side, we have great access to the arts (almost as much theater as Broadway), terrific diverse choice of restaurants, access to many sporting events and concerts. Golfers can play all year round due to the warm climate. The cost of living is very affordable. Recently there's been a huge growth spurt and the city seems to be struggling to cope. Traffic is extremely congested even on weekends and folks are reacting with aggressive impatience. There are many air quality alerts now so when the weather is pretty outside, it may not be good to breathe due to ozone pollution. I work downtown and can often see a brown haze from 29th floor of my building. Violent crime has also increased substantially, not just in the center of town but into the outlying suburbs. I'm a senior and ready to move to a smaller town.[Comment on this Posting]
Houston, you have a problem - 8/26/2014
I have nothing nice to say about Houston. it houses the largest population of personality-disordered assholes in the world; the only thing going for it is cost of living, as others have mentioned, but none of this really counts when you need to buy a car and you need to pay for insurance and you need pay for gas to travel 60 miles to your job in stop-go traffic along the dilapidating freeways. some people have chimed in with nice things, but they're just deluding themselves. I was honest and got out and it's made all the difference.
my other gripe with Texas is that the people are so. effing. stupid. I live in New England now, and this is expressly so that I don't have to deal with stupid. and by "stupid" I don't mean "stupid" I mean "y'all have a culture of 'learning is dumb'".
give the city 50 years and it will be entirely uninhabitable. there is no public transportation, there is no environmental movement, there is no zoning. there is no development in infrastructure. the area is prone to hurricanes and potable water shortages. race relations are strained and wealth inequality is growing. enjoy it while you can, cos I see another Detroit looming in the not too far-off future.[Comment on this Posting]
Arm pit of Texas - 5/18/2014
Houston traffic is horrible and the summer weather is suffocating. !00+ temps with 99% humidity. Crimes are a major problem, as well as air pollution and the school system is one of the worst in the nation. I would not live if I didn't have to but right now I don't have any options. The job market and housing market here are very good. There is lot of city parks for outdoor activities. Churches are prevalent and there is one on just about every corner, as well as panhandlers on each of these corners
I personally wouldn't pick Houston for a place to raise a family however; there are worse places in the US, just not many.
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search for property - 4/3/2014
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Should we move to Houston Area? Help! - 3/30/2014
For a little background I spent most of my childhood in Nigeria and the UK. I traveled extensively due to my parents' work but settled in the UK 12 years ago at 15. Now I'm married and my hubbs and I want to move to the US are for year round hot weather and a better quality of life. We expect to move in November this year. Up till recently we were seriously considering Grayson/ John's Creek GA and San Diego/Orange County/ Santa Barbara CA, places we know quite well. Recently several US- based family members suggested Texas so we started researching Houston and the surrounding areas and are becoming more and more certain this area would work better for us in terms of our businesses and what on paper seems to be an incredible standard of living compared to what we would have elsewhere especially now we are starting a family. We grew up in places with extreme heat and humidity so we feel we can adapt to that. What we would really like to know is about day to day life in the Suburbs, particularly Friendswood, Pearland and Sugarland. Our social group is currently very cosmopolitan and we don't want to live in an area where races excessively self- segregate. We'd also like to know how bad traffic really is into Houston from these areas. Is there much xenophobia? Are people generally friendly, (especially young couples with children)? Are CofE (Episcopalian) churches popular? How easy is it to get affordable organic food? Are there small farms in the area? What sports and outdoor activities are most popular? Any info. on day to day life from someone who lives in the mentioned areas would be greatly appreciated! [Comment on this Posting]
If your moving may I suggest a TOP Realtor - 2/22/2014
If you are relocating to Houston, Tx metroplex or just moving in general in this area then I would suggest a TOP notch Realtor who can help with your transition be it renting, buying or interstate to the area. She is rated one of the very BEST.
Samantha Starling-Realtor of Vanderbilt Homes, Houston, Texas[Comment on this Posting]
Houston's Quality of Life - 2/19/2014
I have lived in Houston and Dallas, TX; and travel extensively for work, so I've spent years in both NYC and Denver. I love the quality of life that I get in Houston. The bang for my buck is second to none. Sure, the weather is at times horrendous, but at least we don't have the bitter cold of the northern areas. The restaurants, museums, theatre, golf courses, and green space is second to only NYC in my opinion. But, the cost of living here wins, hands down.[Comment on this Posting]
Cost of Living - 12/25/2013
Cost of Living is lower in texas that most states.[Comment on this Posting]
Houston Weather - 12/13/2013
If you like humidity, you will really like Houston weather, get instantly wet as soon as you walk out the door, it's free, unlimited humidity 24 hours a day. personally, I love it, of course its taken me 20 years to say that, at first, it felt like a hot sauna was following me. Now it's great. Oh and by the way, it's far better than living where it snows. LOVE HOUSTON WEATHER! [Comment on this Posting]
Affordable, Fun and Diverse Houston! - 11/28/2013
I moved around all over the world as a child and teen due to my father's employment. When we returned to the U.S., I went to college and graduate school in New York and Indiana. I've lived in Raleigh, North Carolina Chicago for work.
I settled in Houston and bought a home. I've been living here for 5 years, both in Montrose and in the outer loop. This is what I can tell you from Houston, from the perspective of someone who has traveled a lot: this city is a little too hot in the summer and there are insects that you will need repellant or chemical yard barriers for. BUT, it is also friendly, very green (lots of parks, huge trees and lakes - what a lot of people don't know about), has several good universities, is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation, is huge in the arts - theatre, music, art schools and venues/galleries. It has restaurants - including many vegetarian and vegan options - galore. It is a fun city and, very importantly, you won't have to settle for a four-story walk-up with no washer and dryer in the unit! You can be a homeowner here. Say good-bye to your slumlord. For singles, you'll find great nightlife, an active cycling and fitness scene. For families, you'll find free, accessible places to go with your kids. Too many activities to mention on any given weekend and the best children's museum in the country. Houston is an active, fun, very affordable city. You won't have to work to live. You'll work and still have time left over to enjoy this city. I LOVE HTOWN! Will never leave. [Comment on this Posting]
A good fit for some, but not me - 9/3/2013
Houston has much to offer with it's Museum District, theatrical venues, great medical institutions, abundance of cheap food and easy winters. There are very nice neighborhoods, such as Montrose, Heights, Rice, Memorial Park--all in the 610 loop, but they are very expensive to buy into (even very modest homes with small yards), with property taxes well in excess of 3% of their values. I came to this town to escape the Midwestern winters and get better employment. The heat and humidity are formidable even for a hot weather person like myself and to be comfortable for the long summer means big electricity bills, but the winters are very easy to take. It feels tropical here for about 8 months out of the year and many plants are green all year long. Much medical research goes on as Houston is one of the leaders along those lines. The people tend to be friendlier than what I'm used to in the Midwest and the international flavor of the town is nice.
On the other hand... the traffic is super bad and Houston drivers are the worst I've ever seen, with accidents all the time. I've never seen a place with so many seedy neighborhoods pervasively scattered all over the huge metropolis. If you add up the attractive areas that include the Museum district, Heights, Montrose, Rice Village, Kirby, Memorial Park and Galleria you have about 20% of Houston. The rest of Houston is either mediocre or just plain trashy. In proportion to other large cities, it is a very ugly place built by planners and architects with horrible taste, guided by greed and ignorance in typical Texas fashion. Dogs run loose all over except the best neighborhoods, sometimes in packs and dogbites are very common here. If you can afford to live where you'd like there, it could be a good life. Even If I did get a better job there, it wouldn't pay well enough to finance a home in any neighborhood I'd want to live in that is less than 40 minutes from work. That ain't quality of life in my book.[Comment on this Posting]
Very, Very, Very, Very, Very Hot! Very, very, very - 8/14/2013
The weather - or specifically the lack thereof - is not for the faint of heart. If you are not a fan of extremely hot, humid weather that lasts forever, then do not move here. After what has seemed like an eternity, I am getting out of dodge for much cooler weather. A place with actual seasons.[Comment on this Posting]
Finally I get it!! - 7/14/2013
I've lived in Houston for 30+ years ... and I finally get it. I was one of those people who complained about EVERYTHING ... but basically - it wasn't New York. And seriously, you can take the girl out of New York but you can't take the New York out of the girl!
My work takes me on the road Monday through Thursday. There are other great cities around the country ... but I have to confess - I've fallen in love with Houston. We have the Texas Medical Center (which is beyond awesome), Rice University, the University of Houston, southern hospitality and we have Food! No city in this country can touch the amazing international offerings of Houston. And most of all - we have humility ... we take the slams and insults lightly because we know this is one of the country's greatest cities.
You don't like Houston? Move elsewhere. It's the beauty of America - it's a free country. We love Houston - we are happy in Houston and we really would prefer you return and/or move to a place that is more to your liking. We're pretty tolerant BUT we're handing out lollipops and Whoopass ... and we're all out of lollipops![Comment on this Posting]
Houston for Work - 7/9/2013
Very amazing reading everyone's reviews. I lived in Texas before, besides having terribly hot spring-summers, it also lacks the "culture" factor many discussed here. Right now I live in Brooklyn, and have heard on the news of people getting "knifed down" because of a smart phone. I guess crime is everywhere, so hearing about people getting their cars broken into sounds pretty normal to me. Heck! I even witnessed people being struck with violence on the subway stations, and I have gotten scare. Can't wait to finish college and move to Houston or Dallas. Having lived on the East Coast has been an eye opener, who said San Diego was expensive? Try NYC for once. Many argue that Houston or Dallas lack sophistication, but I'd tell New York has it all when it comes to things to do but you better make serious money to afford the opera, theathre, arts and all that. [Comment on this Posting]
Looking for input about moving to Houston with six - 6/28/2013
Hello All,
My husband and I have had enough of New England. Although we have all four seasons here, they are not all equal length of time. Yes, the fall is the best: Less bugs, cool enough but not cold, great colors all around and awesome for hiking..... BUT, it only lasts a couple of months with lots of rain in between so doing outdoor activities become the same amount as anywhere else with heat. Unless: if you are willing to ruff it out like anywhere else. The longest time period is winter, which we NEVER put away our winter clothes. You never know NE weather, and you ALWAYS need a sweatshirt handy. We are not well off, so winter activities are very hard for our family to be a part of. Skiing or snowboarding is arm and a leg unless if you have just one child. Most of soccer or lacrosse games get cancelled or cannot be rescheduled because the fields are soaked and kids can't play. To attend indoor facilities... again, good for a one child family. Heating our four bedroom house and taxes, plus mortgage takes most of our income away. We love our back yard, but due to lots of trees and the ponds, wet lands all around the area we live in (being in NE) the mosquitoes are all over to eat you alive. Bottom line, living 40 minutes away from Boston or the beach is great but you have to be making at least $150K a year to help family stay active and enjoy any time. Violent crime is not much heard of but there are so many teens doing drugs because they are bored. We don't want our kids to join this band wagon of teens and to keep them all in activities isn't financially possible. I have lived all over the world being a military brat. I've also lived in many states within the nation. My husband is from Santa Barbara. We are both aware of goodness and uglyness of all areas, no matter where you live. Houston is where we would like to relocate for mostly financial reasons but we are both concern about schools and activities for our children. We wish to make this move for our children, to be able to provide the best for them. Reading through so many reviews.... I am concerned and would like make sure we do all our homework prior to the move.
Could anyone provide some input or opinion?
Thanks![Comment on this Posting]
You see what you want to see - 4/3/2013
I'm getting tired of this unfounded claim that all suburbia is all-white. We live in Katy and my kids' elem school (largest in the district right now) is 48.56% white. Yes a big number I guess but not even the majority. The other 52% is African American, bi-racial, Hispanic, Asian, Indian, you name it. Just because the school is rated as exemplary-performing, or "economically disadvantaged" students are only 14.72%, doesn't mean it's all-white. And furthermore most of my so-called all-white suburbia mom friends have pretty progressive views. In fact many fellow crunchy types I interact with online in other states are constantly bemoaning how their *blue* states force agendas down their throats with mandating vaccines and public schooling/indoctrinating and outlawing things like homebirth and other options that ought to be no-brainer individual choices--NOT an issue in Houston, or 'burbs. As for fast food/chain joints, these do line the freeways and main roads for passers-through, and that's exactly how we view them; anyone who has lived here a month knows that. Please either research the meaning of "homogenous," or the numbers behind your claims.[Comment on this Posting]


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Below are the latest news and updates from Cornerstone Hospice. Be sure to check out our events section for a calendar of our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Cornerstone Salutes One Of The Great Generation
Garry DeBoer was always "squared away," a trait no doubt he learned in his time with the U.S. Army in World War II. So, it was not a surprise that, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he began planning for the time he might need hospice care several years before the fact. Always independent, Garry lived alone up to the time his bout with the illness finally confined him to a motorized wheelchair. But eventually, when his physician told him it was time, that he needed to consider hospice support, Garry was ready. He was one step ahead of everyone.
A Purple Heart recipient, Garry was extremely proud of his time in service of our country and found an extended, welcoming family with other American veterans at AMVETS Post 1992 in Mount Dora. One of his great delights was playing bugle in their Honor Guard. The Cornerstone SALUTES team was honored to conduct a pinning ceremony for Garry with all of his AMVETS family in attendance at their annual Chili Cook-off in October. Many in the Lodge were surprised to learn just how many WWII vets they had in their membership!
Garry DeBoer passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Garry is
remembered and will be dearly missed by his daughters, Deborah McKay of Leesburg and Denise (Christopher) Patterson of Passaic, NJ; brothers, Everett (Elizabeth) DeBoer of Lady Lake, FL and Edward (Hao) DeBoer of Leesburg; 3 grandchildren, Wendy Merendino of Lawrenceville, NJ, Christopher McKay of Peachtree City, GA and Matthew Patterson of Clifton, NJ and 6 great-grandchildren.
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Cornerstone Salutes Lt. J.G. Robert Longson Naval Aviator and WWII Veteran
Robert "Bob" Longson was in high school in Newark, N.J. when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He waited almost exactly a year, until he graduated in December of 1942, to enlist in the U.S. Navy. His timing could not have been better. The Navy needed pilots and had created the Aviation Cadet Training Program to help fill their ranks. Bob was an excellent student, in prime physical condition and the Training Program was glad to have him. Over the next couple of years, Bob's training took him all over the United States. He took courses at various colleges, attended aircraft manufacturers classrooms and the Navy's own flight training program. He earned his wings on January 16, 1945 and received his commission as a US Naval Aviation Officer with the rank of Ensign. He immediately hitched a ride on the battleship USS Pennsylvania, bound for the spot where the war began for the U.S.—the Naval Air Station at Pearl Harbor. Once there, he began logging flight time in an observation aircraft, the Vought Kingfisher. Launched by catapult from the fantails of battleships and cruisers, the Kingfisher performed scouting missions, spotted targets and aided in sea rescues. When its mission was over, the pontoon-equipped plane would land in the water, to be hoisted back aboard its ship like a giant fish caught in a huge net. Bob's duty station was the light cruiser, USS Vicksburg. He was released from active duty aboard the Vicksburg on December 7, 1945—four years to the day after Japan's treacherous sneak attack.
Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014
New Cornerstone Hospice Call Center provides round-the-clock care
Tavares, Fla. (February 26, 2014) – For a caregiver whose loved one is dealing with a life-limiting illness, nights and weekends can seem especially long. If the patient is very uncomfortable or symptoms seem out of the ordinary, the ability to speak to a "live person," instead of an answering service, can bring tremendous comfort to the family member and patient.
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care now operates an afterhours Call Center, staffed by registered nurses who specialize in triage. The experienced hospice nurses field calls from Cornerstone patients and families across the organization's seven-county region.
"The Triage nurses provide support for families and are able to reassure the callers," said Desiree Kalarovich, RN, Cornerstone Hospice Call Center and on call Supervisor. "We had many surprised patients and caregivers when they find out nurses are answering the phones and they don't need to leave a message for someone to call back. We could hear the smiles over the phone lines."
The Triage nurses can provide symptom management to patients and families and are in contact with the Cornerstone physicians on call if needed, sometimes avoiding a trip to the emergency room.
The call center team can dispatch medical personnel as well as other members of the Cornerstone Hospice interdisciplinary team, such as social workers and chaplains, if necessary to meet the family's needs.
"At the end of each shift, the Triage team sends a report to each of the Hospice teams to apprise them of the calls and visits that occurred after hours ensuring seamless care 24/7," said Kalarovich.
The new call center is located at Cornerstone Hospice's Southridge office in Tavares, off of County Road 561.
Posted on Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Cornerstone Hospice Announces Organizational Changes
Operations, compliance and marketing roles reflect organization's mission to meet the growing need for hospice services.
Tavares, Fla. (March 5, 2014) – Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has announced the following leadership changes within the organization.
Rhonda White, CHC, MPH, BSW, Chief Operations Officer: Previously Cornerstone Hospice's Vice President and Compliance Officer, White assumed the COO role on March 1 with the impending retirement of Mary Manrique. White, who resides in Lakeland, has worked for Cornerstone Hospice for six of her 15-year professional career.
At Cornerstone Hospice she oversaw the compliance office ensuring all departments follow state and federal regulations. Her previous responsibilities fully prepared her for understanding the needs of the overall operations of the organization. White received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Masters in Public Health from the University of South Florida. Her first hospice job at age 19 as a social worker intern prompted her to pursue her career within a hospice organization. She notes that her family has personally benefitted from hospice services.
Mary Manrique will remain at Cornerstone Hospice until June 30 as a consultant until her retirement takes effect.
Donna Loyko, RN, MSN, HCRM, CHC, VP and Compliance Officer: Loyko, previously Risk Manager at Cornerstone Hospice, became VP and Compliance Officer on March 1. She brings more than 30 years of nursing experience as well as Risk Management and leadership in home care, hospice and corrections health care. Loyko, who lives in Clermont, will monitor Cornerstone Hospice departments to ensure compliance as well as quality measurements. Loyko will be responsible for helping to identify and implement best practices across the organization so that Cornerstone Hospice can provide the best patient care possible. Loyko received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Florida Southern College and a Master's degree from the University of Phoenix. Her Risk Management license was received from the University of Central Florida.
Tanya Holcomb, MBA, Controller – Holcomb joins Cornerstone Hospice with 17 years of experience guiding teams in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, auditing, budgeting and cash management for service and healthcare industries. In addition to overseeing finance departments, Holcomb and her husband have had the opportunity of owning their own business.
Holcomb, who resides in Yalaha, comes to Cornerstone Hospice from The Villages Health System. Filling a role left vacant several months ago, Holcomb's main responsibility will be to ensure integrity and accountability in the finance area so that the finance team can take care of employees who are fulfilling the mission of providing loving care to Cornerstone Hospice patients and their families.
Ursula Cutler, RN, Vice President of Sales and Marketing: Cutler, who has had a long and varied career in health care and healthcare marketing, admits she never thought she'd end up working in hospice care. Yet, she says she was drawn to work for hospice after witnessing patients on their end-of-life journey who had both good and bad experiences. She has worked at hospice agencies in clinical and marketing roles. At Cornerstone Hospice, Cutler will oversee staff dedicated to clinical and community outreach. Additionally, she will manage all advertising and marketing outreach as well as educational collateral creative. Cutler, who lives in Winter Springs, is filling a position left vacant two years ago.
"As any organization grows and seeks to find new ways of doing things, having the right people in place is critical to the organization's success," said Chuck Lee, CEO of Cornerstone Hospice. "I am excited about the enthusiasm and dedication these leaders bring to Cornerstone Hospice which will have a positive impact on our ability to provide exceptional patient care."
Posted on Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Cornerstone Hospice enlists Wendy Henderson to lead regional development efforts
Winter Haven, Fla. (February 19, 2014) – To say Wendy Henderson is a multi-tasker is an understatement. The recently transplanted Lakeland resident's resume lists a wide variety of roles including property appraiser, marketing director, fundraiser, and event planner--all accomplished concurrently for different organizations.
Henderson, who moved to Polk County in May 2013, served as a board member for the local Boys & Girls Club in California and ultimately became their first Director of Development.
She received her certification in Fundraising and Institutional Advancement from California State University, Northridge. During this time, she also served as Executive Director of the Central California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. When the real estate boom hit in Caliafornia, she became a residential real estate appraiser, following in her father's footsteps and working with her husband in their appraisal firm.
An avid University of Southern California booster, Henderson got involved with the fundraising committee which led to leadership roles coordinating large scale events, including one fundraiser for a local non-profit hospice organization.
Now the Regional Development Director for Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, Henderson is looking forward to applying her various marketing skills and talent for building relationships to benefit the local non-profit.
"I don't want anyone to say 'who is Cornerstone Hospice,'" said Henderson, who manages Cornerstone Hospice Foundation efforts in Polk, Hardee and Highlands County as well as community outreach. "Our people are so amazing and caring and I want the community to know the extensive array of services and programs available in this community."
"Wendy has proven results in running large, successful fundraising events," said Deborah Harley, Executive Director. "She will be a tremendous asset in identifying new opportunities to raise awareness about Cornerstone Hospice and the important role we play in our community's health care system."
Wendy and her husband Jim have been married 27 years. They have two sons, Blake, a Petty Officer, third class in the U.S. Navy and Joshua, a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force.
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That is.. awful. I'd be interested in what Blizzard have to say about it, if they do.
Is moving to another country out of the question? I know it's somewhat drastic, but it seems like you're at odds with most of what makes Iran the country that it is.
inb4 self-proclaimed intellectual atheists attack all religion.
Too late.
[QUOTE=Arian-KH;18106842]that's what happens when a country is full of fucking moslems[/QUOTE
see that's the point where we say Iran = the face of corruption and home of Shia you have few existing Muslims
plz this has nothing to do with Islam , Islam is pure of the likes of you
Islamic theocracy doing what theocracies do best, censor everything.
More at 11.
If you actually live there, I'd suggest getting a VPN.
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china a secular country have banned warcraft also and blizzard had to take them an altered version of the game before it was allowed to be sold there
this isnt any different,
and also, shame on the people saying "this is terrible I wonder if they will be alright", yea warcraft is the least of irans troubles...
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That regime and any like it, using morality from the early third century, needs to be shut down. A pity that would involve a fucking war. Still, I don't understand how people live in 2012 with a mindset like that.
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Just a stoneage country that follows religious laws, no suprise here.
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6 Alternatives to FacebookJarel Remick on May 13th 2010
If you're familiar with the social network giant Facebook, you'll know privacy has been an increasingly hot topic. While it is a top dog in its field, it's been growing a reputation for taking advantage of users and their privacy. So why don't people leave? The most common answer I hear is, "What other choice do I have?"
Well, here are five alternatives to Facebook that are worth giving a shot.
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