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The 2012 SAT results show that the majority of Alle-Kiski Valley high schools recorded average combined scores above the 1400 mark.
According to the scores released by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the region's 19 high schools were led by Fox Chapel Area at 1676 and Franklin Regional with 1603. They were the only two schools to top 1600.
That's probably not surprising given that they are the Valley's two wealthiest school districts and have a track record of doing well on the tests used as one of the factors in college admissions.
For that reason, South Butler Superintendent Dale Lumley was not too disappointed that his district's high school, Knoch, came in third locally, with an average aggregate score of 1541.
"That's pretty good company to keep," Lumley said. "We're happy that our students do well on the SATs; that's an important test for everybody concerned.
"We really don't do an SAT preparation, per se," he said. "We feel we have a quality education throughout, and that is what usually leads to a strong showing on the SATs."
The aggregate scores combine the average scores in the SAT's three component exams — verbal, math and writing — among students who took the test.
Each component test is worth 800 points, which means a perfect SAT score would be 2400.
The numbers of students ranged from a low of 33 at West Shamokin to 307 at Fox Chapel Area.
Allegheny Valley Superintendent Cheryl Griffith also was pleased with how the students at Springdale High School fared, finishing in the top 10 locally with a score of 1484.
That is a jump of 114 points from the district's 2011 average aggregate.
"We have reflected on why that occurred, why we think that occurred," Griffith said. "It's actually a result of a combination of things. First of all, we work to constantly improve our written, taught and tested program. The staff is becoming more skilled at looking at student information and refining the program to benefit the students."
She also thinks that more creative approaches to teaching have had a positive effect.
"(Teachers) are applying them to really expand teaching strategies and to give students different opportunities to acquire learning and to demonstrate what they have learned," she said.
"We are looking to make classes more rigourous, more interdisciplinary and more technology-rich so that students can be prepared to compete to the greatest degree in a more competitive world," Griffith said.
Only four did not crack the 1400 mark. They are Highlands at 1393, Elderton Junior-Senior High School at 1379, Valley in the New Kensington-Arnold School District with a 1292 average and Lenape Technical School, the only vocational-technical school, at 1277.
"Although the scores are not where we would like them to be, we are moving ahead to get them to improve," said Pat Graczyk, acting Highlands superintendent.
He said, last year, the district obtained a school improvement grant from the state and is employing data from the value-added information developed by the state. The value-added information is a measurement of each student's academic growth and the district is using that to adjust it's educational program to better help them achieve.
"Usually, we develop a balanced score card and that drives our goals for the year," Graczyk said. "While I feel that the scores are not where they should be, we are addressing needs and creating plans of action."
Graczyk also noted that many Highlands students do not take the test because they opt for career choices that do not require a college degree.
New Kensington-Arnold Superintendent John Pallone found Valley's SAT score to be disconcerting. He noted that, while the high school's aggregate score puts it at right around the state average, it is a decline.
"Our average for the previous four years has been about 150 points higher, so I have to follow up on it and see why," Pallone said. "It's certainly something that I am going to look into because it is a factor in higher education but it is not the only factor."
He said, to the best of his knowledge, no student at Valley has been denied admission to college because of SAT scores.
"Raw data like this doesn't necessarily define the student or students who take it," Pallone said of the 2012 results. "There's got to be some nuance as to why it happened."
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I booked the Barnes collection for Sat, 11/17 and dinner at Amada. The plan was to stay over night saturday in Phillie, preferably nearby the restaurant. I went to book a hotel to find out it's marathon weekend, so whatever is left (which isn't much) in the prime locations is insanely expensive. Any suggestions on where we can stay that may be a bit off the beaten path, but nice with good public transportation. We'll have our car, but don't want to deal with driving and parking, and we also want to enjoy that white sangria at Amada.
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> Any suggestions on where we can stay that may be a bit
> off the beaten path, but nice with good public transportation
It's fortunate that the restaurant that you want is at 217 Chestnut, just one block from the 2nd Street subway stop for the Market-Frankford Line (aka the "Blue Line").
As such, you can stay at just about any place on or near Market Street, even as far as 40th (I don't recommend going west of 40th Street, and I don't think there even IS any place to stay west of there), and be one subway ride away.
Unfortunately, when searching for vacancies on the Saturday night, I found the same results as you. Let's go to Plan B.
You can stay near the Airport and ride the Airport Line into Center City
Just note that the last rail ride back to the Airport is at 11:20pm.
Or you can stay on Baltimore Pike near the Secane Rail Stop.
The motels there are chains in a lifeless stretch of strip malls, but they're in a safe area and only a few blocks from mass transit.
Please check hotel reviews before making a reservation. An unsafe area in Philadelphia is NOT an area you want to stay in. Although I gladly live here, there are parts of Philly I don't like driving through in broad daylight -- and walking after dark is something I wouldn't do myself and I definitely do NOT recommend for visitors.
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I have a feeling it will be the airport. I was hoping to get a priceline deal in a central location but that's not happening.
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I booked the Best Western for $269+tax. It was all that was available under $400 in a central location, and it's a block from the restaurant. I also booked an airport hotel (Embassy) as a backup which is much cheaper even factoring in the taxi fare. I'll keep checking for a better deal, but I have a feeling it's not going to happen.
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Did you try the Morris House? Their online system is showing room 102 available for $319, which would be worth it to me given the price of the BW. Another thought might be one of the hotels on the Main Line? I would not personally stay by the airport, but for one night it might not be that inconvenient and awful.
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I just got a reservation at the Latham hotel, near Rittenhouse Sqm at a very reasonable rate (especially considering the weekend), $240 including tax. I must have just nabbed someone's cancellation. I booked it on octopus.com which I never have used, but googled around and it gets good reviews. I even checked the hotel website and it had a 2 night minimum so I lucked out. I just checked again, and sure enough it's no longer showing up. This is a relief, and this hotel came out to be $70 less than the Best Western!
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We recently stayed at the Windsor Suites on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which is about a 10 minute walk to the Barnes Museum
and is short walk to public transportation. I think at this point they do have vacancies. We found the location very convenient. They have an arrangment with the adjacent parking ramp for guests to park for I think around $25 or $30 a night (we didn't use it, so I'm not sure).
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Fri May 09 00:00:00 MDT 2014amyj4k Rating:5.0
This towel is just what I ordered and Just what I wanted! The Letter print is a pink (looked red in the picture to me) Fits great!
Fri Jun 21 00:00:00 MDT 2013luvdessert Rating:2.0
The product is as expected (thin, soft enough, but not super high quality etc.), however, the color is not as shown or described... I would never describe it as 'Melon Orange.' (Melon made me think a little coral or slightly pink) It is very orange - of the neon variety. If you like the 80's fashions/bright colors coming back in style you'll like this! Again, the product isn't bad. You get what you pay for. But the color is not Melon in any way.
Fri Sep 26 00:00:00 MDT 2014hmbcustomer Rating:5.0
Using in my daughter's bathroom. We love the bright pink color, which is almost-magenta and definitely-not-pastel. Adds great color in a bathroom with white walls, and great complement to our patterned shower curtain. Plus... so soft! The longer yarns make the rug feel "fun" and not boring. Very happy with it!
Fri Nov 09 00:00:00 MST 2012mjizzlep2283 Rating:1.0
When towels arrived I was very happy to feel how soft they were and the color was great. But when they got wet for the first time all the color bled off and that beautiful grey turned into pink. I did return and will not order these again. Save your time and money.
Fri Nov 14 00:00:00 MST 2014AGNewJersey Rating:4.0
I purchased this shower curtain for my teenager daughter's bathroom which is painted a light pink and has white tile and it looks really cute. She loves it and all her friends comment on how cool it is! The material is good quality. The designs are fun and add texture to the bathroom. Great buy!
Tue Jul 29 00:00:00 MDT 2014collinsgould Rating:5.0
I have been looking for an oversized terry cloth bathrobe for months with no luck! Until I found this perfect, gorgeous, oversized terry cloth Pink robe! I love it! It is soft and absorbent and was the affordable price for me!
Thu Oct 17 00:00:00 MDT 2013kellbell44 Rating:5.0
The look and feel of linen. Even the hooks are beautiful-almost like ceramic roses. It's a gorgeous look in my bathroom.
Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 MDT 2013love0vrstkdotcom Rating:5.0
I was looking for a soft color that would fit in, not overpower, the decor of the room. This shower curtain did this and more, it added a precious detail, giving the room an interesting, classic look. The pink color is very light and muted, It is very beautiful!
Wed Jun 05 00:00:00 MDT 2013lyndalulu13 Rating:5.0
Sun Aug 11 00:00:00 MDT 2013conchshell Rating:5.0
I wanted pastel pink towels and found just what I was looking for in these Eileen West pink towel sets. Risky since you can't check for softness of towels online. Pleased with how soft and plush they are.
Tue Aug 05 00:00:00 MDT 2014kcory1969 Rating:3.0
I purchased for 85 year old , it wasn't as thick/plush as it appears in picture but it serves a purpose and color was right, kept it but still looking for a plusher robe
Sun Nov 16 00:00:00 MST 2014love0vrstkdotcom Rating:5.0
I was looking for towels in a soft pink color, which has become almost impossible. A dark rose color would work too, and these are definitely dark rose color. They have a sewn in loop to hang it on and they are thick, and come out of dryer fluffy and soft.
Sun Nov 16 00:00:00 MST 2014mnropir8 Rating:4.0
These hand towels are well made and once washed they are soft and serve their purpose. I would recommend the product overall although I'm not altogether pleased with the color I ordered. I chose the plum color and although they are purple, I would describe the color as more of a dark berry than a purple. It's almost like the purple dye had a bit of fuscia added to it. In other words the purple has a tinge of pink to it. I would order this set again in a different color if the need arises in another room
Fri Jul 04 00:00:00 MDT 2014davidsbuttercup Rating:5.0
These are truly, truly spa quality in feel and size!! I have the blue, pink in the 40 x 80 and the white in 35 x 70. I also love the size of the smaller ones, too and in fact an ordering more of that size now. But having four of these HUGE bath sheets is perfect. NOTE: Wash before using or you will have little bits of towel on you and washing them really helps the absorption. I wash them in cold only, hang and then lightly fluff in dryer and they stay wonderful that way.
Wed Oct 15 00:00:00 MDT 2014remlisae Rating:5.0
I have had this several months and it washes nicely and hangs nicely without needing to be ironed. Really love how it brightens up the bathroom.
Tue Feb 04 00:00:00 MST 2014jeanjo Rating:5.0
If you are looking for thick, luxurious well made towels - splurge here!!!! These will leave you never wanting a different type of towel. They are thick and dry well and quickly. Very soft as well, I never use fabric softner in my towels or they don't dry well. These don't need any softener to feel soft and luxurious. I can't state enough how thrilled I am with these sets. I bought 4 sets. True to color. Color doesn't fade or bleed out. I purchased brown, lavender, pink and blue. They are all true to colors seen on your screen. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!!!!!
Tue Feb 11 00:00:00 MST 2014cdtmpls Rating:5.0
Good quality. Nice long length. Pretty soft pink color, great value.
Wed Nov 13 00:00:00 MST 2013adclif Rating:5.0
This is in a blue and white bath and looks beautiful! Not sure how long it will last, however. It is heavy, feels like cement, but in this bath with red roses, it is a knock-out!
Mon Oct 10 00:00:00 MDT 2011tracyinvegas Rating:5.0
Love Love Love it!!!!! It is so soft and comfortable. Highly recommend, especially for the price. Can't beat O's prices. I ordered pink and it's even prettier in person. If you need a big soft robe get this one.
Sun Jun 09 00:00:00 MDT 2013pwize Rating:5.0
This robe is quite thick and very warm and nice and long. I got the pink color and its very pretty. It's just what I wanted.
Bath towels are prime locations for germs. Towels pick up germs from contact with wet skin and breed more germs as they hang in a warm, humid bathroom. Fortunately, careful laundering of your bath towels can reduce the germ count. Knowing how to sanitize bath towels effectively reduces the spread of illness in your home and prevents musty odors on towels. The process is simple, and all you need in addition to your regular laundry essentials are a few extras. This article will help you learn how to sanitize bath towels.
You have plenty of big, fluffy towels to keep you warm when you hit the bathroom's cold tile floor after a shower. But haven't you forgotten something? Staying cozy after you have dried off requires a bathrobe to wear when you really need to warm up. A luxurious bathrobe can be a particularly great addition to your morning or evening shower or simply a soft piece of clothing to wrap up in on a lazy weekend. Still not convinced you need to buy one? Here are five more reasons you'll want to make sure you have a robe in your bathroom.
Your baby's skin is delicate and needs gentle care. It's much more susceptible to heat, bacteria, sunburn, and allergens than an adult's skin. In order to properly care for your little one's sensitive skin, there are a few baby skin care products you need and a few tips you need to know.
Make your morning routine less mundane with robes that are comfortable for lounging and sufficiently warm. Whether you want to surprise someone with a classic men's robe or give a luxurious women's robe as a gift, there are many different styles and fabrics that will allow you to find the perfect present. Read on for tips on buying robes for every member of your family.
Cat grooming can be a challenge for first-time pet owners and veteran cat owners alike. However, pet grooming is important for any furry companion's overall health and also gives you an excuse to spend quality time with your beloved pet.
Dec 18, 2014GEAUXTIGERS from Baton Rouge, LA, Rating:5.0
These towels are plush and better than I hoped for when ordered. I ordered 3 sets of white and they are PERFECT. Looks like they are out of white at the moment but will not hesitate to order another set when available again. Better than most resorts I've stayed in. Thanks Overstock!
Dec 17, 2014louise6500 from Los Angeles, California, Rating:1.0
These towels are terrible. Have already trashed them all.
Dec 16, 2014doglover from Sonora,CA, Rating:4.0
Looking for washable bath mats for our home along the coast which we rent out.
Dec 18, 2014grl10 Rating:5.0
This is the perfect robe. Not too thick, not too thin, and it drapes well. Longer than expected (the model shown, it comes to about knees, I am tall and it comes to mid-shin). Very pleased!
Dec 20, 2014cityquick from Cutler Bay, FL, Rating:5.0
I bought these for guests to use at the pool. They're great towels.
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MIAA Football State Semifinal ScheduleESPNBoston.com
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HYANNIS, Mass. -- It wasn't always the prettiest, but it was effective as Dennis-Yarmouth outlasted Cape rival Barnstable, 36-21, in our Game of the Week in a preseason Top 25 matchup. Editors Scott Barboza and Brendan C. Hall take one last look b...Blog | September 06, 2014
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YWCA Maricopa County announces 2013 leadership honorees
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The YWCA Maricopa County announced Tuesday the honorees for its 2013 Tribute to Leadership event. The honorees range from famous sports figures to retired military members.
They will be recognized Feb. 23 during an evening event at the Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix.
This is the 101st year of the YWCA in Maricopa County. Since 1994 the organization has been recognizing individuals who strive to eliminate discrimination of women in the community in the county.
The 2013 honorees are:
- Jaye Perricone, PetSmart, Advocacy Leader
- Angela Hughey, ONE Community Media, Public Service Leader
- Pamela Overton Risoleo, Greenberg Traurig, Community Service Corporate Leader
- Patricia Little-Upah, Retired, US Army Reserve, Military or Armed Service Leader
- Andy Kramer, Banner Health Foundation, Community Service Nonprofit Leader
- Michael Barnard, Phoenix Theatre, Creative Arts Leader
- Julie Sullivan, International Foundation for Education & Self-Help, Racial Justice Leader
- Paul Luna, Helios Education Foundation, Education Leader
- Dean Victor Coonrod, MD-MPH, Maricopa Medical Center, Health & Science Leader
- Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury, Sports Leader
- Karen Churchard, Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation, Centennial Leader
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Pakistan's cricketers suffer double blow
After the IPL snub, country's board puts a spoke in the wheel
As the players' auction for the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is round the corner, the showpiece is gradually beginning to creep into the psyche of cricket fans again.
The IPL has by now become like an addictive habit — you may blame it for all the ills afflicting Indian cricket but you can't really chuck it out of your system.
What may have escaped the notice of cricket fans is the U-turn of Indian cricket board on the issue of allowing Pakistani players to take part in the IPL after a gap of four years.
It was in the last week of December that the IPL governing council quietly issued a diktat to all the franchises not to go for players from Pakistan — despite earlier verbal assurances from the IPL chairman and positive vibes in the wake of the BCCI allowing Sialkot Stallions from that country to take part in the Champions League T-20.
While the general perception seems to be that the decision had come in the wake of the emergency situation in the border, this was not the case in reality.
The border crisis flared up only in the first week of January, leading to the sending back of the five Pakistan players from the Hockey India League (HIL) and the deliberation over safety of the Pakistan women's team taking part in the Women's World Cup in India.
However, the decision to snub the Pakistan players filtered as early as December 23, even as the Pakistan team had just set foot on the Indian soil for a resumption of bi-lateral series after nearly five years. No official reason was available on that occasion, while the Indian government said they had no role behind such a decision.
It has hence turned out to be a winter of discontent for the Pakistan players as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now barred the 26 players initially cleared to take part in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
It's been PCB's way of getting back at the Bangladesh board, who declined to tour Pakistan at the eleventh hour due to security concerns, but the real losers will be the likes of Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi and Omar Gul.
It's a pity that several of Pakistan's cricketers, who are real crowdpullers in this form of cricket, continue to live in the lurch even as a rash of mediocre players receive fat cheques and bask in all the attention in the IPL and now the Bangladesh league.
The other day, the PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf went on record as saying that a possible tour of Pakistan by the Indian team was a bright possibility till the LoC crisis had put paid to their dreams.
One has to take him on face value, but questions are now being asked if the Pakistan board may have been shortchanged by their counterparts in terms of future commitments!
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History lessons are abundant at the Missouri Capitol. Find museums with long-term exhibits and regularly changing short-term exhibits.
Eve Fest is an alcohol-free celebration of the New Year. Held downtown, in The District, on 9th street, between Elm and Locust. We have music, art, ritual, festivities and a wide variety of entertainment and art. You will have a great time.
The Fest includes, among other activities: specialty foods throughout the evening, including a Food Truck lot; a 5k Run/Walk; entertainment at several downtown venues.
Take a long look at our website for details, locations and schedules. Come out and have a great time with your family.
Celebrate the beginning of 2015 by taking a guided hike in a Missouri state park. Start a new tradition with your friends and family as you get some healthy exercise and enjoy the great outdoors.
There are 41 First Day Hikes from which to choose. Visit the website for details, meeting location and schedules at specific parks.
Note: The address shown above is for the Missouri State Parks headquarters in Jefferson City. Hikes are scheduled in locations throughout the state.
First Day Hikes are promoted by America's State Parks. Join hikers from all 50 states. For details, visit americasstateparks.org.
No Christmas celebration is complete without a visit to The Magic Tree in Columbia. Since 1995, Will Treelighter has painstakingly wrapped every branch of the tree with lights, creating a magical vision of beauty every night during the holiday season.
The Magic Tree is on display from Thanksgiving Eve to Epiphany (Jan. 6) in the Village of Cherry Hill in Columbia. In order to continue the gift of holiday cheer the spectacle brings to the community, The Village began hosting the tree in 2010, when the tree's popularity overwhelmed its creator's neighborhood.
For more information and directions to The Magic Tree, visit the website.
Enjoy original wartime posters and editorial cartoons and see how art reflected the hopes, fears and patriotic devotion of Missourians at the State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center in Columbia.
As a way to celebrate all U.S. veterans, State Historical Society military artifacts from a variety of time periods will be on display during this special exhibit: "Art for a World at War: WWI Posters and Editorial Cartoons."
ZOOT SUIT RIOT! The Cherry Poppin' Daddies bring their high-energy show fusing rock and roll with the great style of American swing music to the stage in a night not soon to be forgotten. You'll be dancing in the aisles to songs like Brown Derby Jump, Dr. Bones, Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut, and, of course, Zoot Suit Riot.
Concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre.
Join us for a special Christmas Buffet on Dec. 25. Seating's available between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in our Windsor Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. Please call 573-445-8531 x726 for reservations or visit our website for menu items. Happy Holidays!
Join us for the University Concert Series: Feature Films at the Missouri Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. each night.
Feature films are showing on the dates listed above ONLY.
Tabbed by the media as the "American Led Zeppelin" Get the Led Out brings the catalog of one of rock and roll's greatest bands to life on stage with one of the great tribute band performances seen on stage.
Focusing on Zeppelin's early music, with songs like "Whole Lotta Love," "Kashmir" and "Ramble On," Get the Led Out also features an acoustic set with fan favorites "Tangerine" and "The Battle of Evermore."
No wigs and fake accents here, just rock and roll, Zeppelin style. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre.
Our Go Girl Run Series is an all-women's Half Marathon race. Both men and women can sign up for the 5K. Now with three Missouri locations (Springfield, Columbia, KC). If you complete three races in 2015 you'll receive a Triple Crown Finisher jacket!
Get ready for race season with the MaxTrax Duathlon! Short and Long distances are offered.
This website offers information about the history of the Civil War in Missouri as the state prepares to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the war, which was fought 1861-1865.
Throughout the site, you'll find details about Civil War battles that took places in Missouri, such as Wilson's Creek and Pilot Knob; the people who played a significant role in the war, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Sterling Price; and resources for educators, where links to lesson plans and teacher's guides are available. Information about upcoming Civil War events around Missouri can be found on the site, which also features videos about the war and its impact on the state.
You'll also find information about Civil War-related attractions in Missouri, such as the Old Courthouse, Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, and Calvary Cemetery, to name a few.
People interested in getting involved with Civil War Sesquicentennial events may use the website to submit their e-mail address if they'd like to receive more information about volunteer opportunities, as those opportunities become available.
The 1839 Taphouse is a Columbia hot spot for craft beer lovers. With a lineup sporting 24 taps, we offer something for every discerning taste.
Since March 2010, the Taphouse has been serving award-winning pizza, burgers and wings, as well as a variety of other high quality pub fare.
A game room, an amazing patio with a fireplace, and 10 large flat-screen TVs round out the Taphouse's attractions. Check our website for specials and daily activities.
44 Stone is a restaurant and bar in the spirit of the comfortable, casual and convivial pubs of the British Isles. Our menu is often inspired by the food one might find in an English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh public house, but with Contemporary American insight. While the preparation, presentation and ingredients are modern and high quality-driven, 44 Stone's fare is approachable and familiar.
Our beer list is extensive and reflects all manner of superior domestic and imported craft brewing. Our whiskies are adventurous, bold and approachable. Our wine list is concise while appealing to all tastes. At 44 Stone Public House, our guests will have a complete dining and drink experience without clearing the bank.
For those fortunate enough to have grown up during the 50s, we fondly remember the neighborhood drug store's soda fountain: nothing fancy, just good food and malts that weren't made before you walked in.
Turn back the clock at the 63 Diner in Columbia. Enjoy diner décor, old-fashioned quality and service, and delicious food served with a side of fun.
The golf course is 18 holes with watered fairways. Continuous cart paths around the course. Tee times are available one week in advance for normal play and may be booked well in advance for tournaments. The course is open to the public daily; available for private tournaments.
This is a 73,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility featuring an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, game room, indoor track, and cardio/strength-training zones. The leisure pool includes a zero-depth entry, interactive water play feature, triple-loop water slide, lazy river, vortex, three lap lanes, and a heated hydrotherapy pool. Yearly memberships, multiple passes and daily passes are available.
A great choice for all dining occasions. Our menu offers a variety of dishes that are sure to please your palate, from our famous Nachos Bianco to our Jalapeno Smothered Pork Chop, Diablo Shrimp Pasta to lighter selections. Located in downtown Columbia.
Alpine Shop is an Independent specialty outdoor retailer that provides world class service to our customers by outfitting them with equipment, inspiration and education for their outdoor pursuits. At Alpine Shop, we love and need the mountains, trails, rivers and wild places. They nourish our spirit. Our mission is - with true enthusiasm - to bring or renew this love to our customers and to each person who works with us.
Victorian-style bed and breakfast. Four unique guestrooms, all with luxury bath, antique-style electric fireplace and individual climate control.
Off-street parking. A multi-course breakfast is prepared by a professional chef; cooking school is available. Top off your stay with a visit to the in-house, professional massage studio.
Free local calls. Outdoor swimming pool and patio. Free, hot breakfast. The Prime Time Restaurant and Lounge offers nightly drink specials and a variety of appetizers.
Located off I-70 at Exit 124, two blocks from the Columbia Mall; three miles from the University of Missouri campus, Faurot Field, Mizzou Arena and the Hearnes Center. Meeting and event space is available.
We offer 115 guestrooms: two are handicapped accessible; two are pet friendly, six are smoking allowed. I-70, Exit 126 (Providence Road).
We serve concretes; cups; cones; floats; malts; sundaes; splits; shakes; old-fashioned freezes; and sodas.
Arris' serves Greek-style pizza, using house-made dough to form a thin crust, smeared with private recipe sauce, loaded with meats and veggies (more than 30 choices, with hundreds of combinations); then it is topped with sliced cheese — the cheese goes on top of the other "toppings."
In addition to Greek pizza, we serve Greek specialties, Italian foods, Panini, salads, sandwiches, beer and wine.
When the original Arris' Pizza Palace opened in September 1961 (in Jefferson City), it was one of the first Greek-style pizza houses in the Midwest. It is said that once you've eaten with someone of Greek heritage you become their family.
Lunch buffet Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Full menu available.)
Call ahead for take-out, including half-baked pizzas.
Babbos offers a classic menu of Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, modern yet rustic atmosphere.
Guests enjoy traditional and Neopolitan-style pizza, pasta selections from spaghetti and meatballs to lasagna, as well as appetizers, salads and a nice list of house and Italian wines. Carry-out is available.
Located on the south side, in front of Walmart.
Bandana's is southern style barbecue, seasoned with a dry-rub and cooked sauce-less.
Servings are hand-cut to order, straight from the smoker. All Bandana's pork beef chicken and ribs are specially prepared over a pit of hardwoods to create our signature smoked flavor.
A Columbia favorite since 1995, serving authentic Thai food, prepared on-site. Phat Thai, the quintessential Thai dish, is a speciality.
Contrary to popular belief, not all dishes have to be made so hot that you cannot enjoy the dish — you may chose from our hotness scale (1, mild; 2, medium; 3, hot; 4 authentic Thai; 5 volcanic); however, a few of our specialty dishes cannot be made mild. We can always add more spices, but we can't take them out, so order with caution. No MSG is used.
Our bar serves cocktails, wine and beer, including the original Thai beer, Singha.
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Well, this morning it was in the 60's, clear sky-blue day, with bright sun and a bit of a breeze. I definitely wanted to be outside. I have a bike ride planned with a friend this afternoon, but figured I would not get in all my exercise time then. So I headed out and walked a little over a mile, enjoyed a cup of coffee, and then walk/jogged home. Not sure I'll do it often, but it was a treat for a change.
Thanks, unknown SparkBlogger. Honestly, I probably would not have thought of walking to get a cup of coffee without reading about it.
Hope all of you are enjoying a beautiful day and a treat today, too!!
I just realized that I'm having more trouble with evening snacking because of the Better Sleep Challenge. Before the challenge, I often "walked" (Leslie Sansone style) while I watched TV in the evening. When I was active I wasn't snacking or even thinking about snacking. Now I'm trying to get my exercise in earlier and wind down more in the recommended 3 hours before sleep. On nights I sleep well and get up at 6am this exercise schedule is fine. If I don't sleep well, it is sometimes impossible to get all the exercise I want to do completed in time. Also, I find I'm much more tempted to snack in the evening because I'm tired and not busy. I'm used to the pick up from the activity, so I want to eat for energy. Once I retire all this will be much easier.
I also have been concerned that I may be spending too much time on SparkPeople. Well, maybe I have a solution to both.
After dinner and getting the kitchen cleaned up, I will try to use that time for SparkPeople activities. I don't like to eat around the computer, so that may work for me. We'll see.
I just got back from a 25 mile bike ride, which is my longest ever. I really concentrated on distance today, not speed, and took the time to thoroughly enjoy the beautiful day and the gorgeous trail. I accidentally hit something on my MP3 player and put it into random mode. I started to change it back to my exercise music, but I got into it: oldies, classical, jazz, children's, workout, never knowing what what coming next. It took me 2 1/2 hours to complete my trip, but I figure I was actually cycling 15 minutes less. I stopped for 2 red lights, several other car and bike traffic issues, water breaks, and to read a nature sign about gopher turtles. It is a glorious day and I feel full of health and strength!
I met with the Wellness Coach at my gym yesterday. Yes, I know, it was part of my plan for September, but I only missed it by one day. Although I did not get exactly what I wanted out of the session, it made me feel great!
The obviously athletic and super muscled young male coach made my day when, after he observed my workout, he said he had never seen a woman my age as strong as I am. He said he sees quite a few at our gym. When I asked for goals to set, he encouraged me to maintain my weight/BMI and to strength train 3 times a week. He didn't advise me to set building more muscle as a goal. He didn't think I should push it and risk injury, when I'm clearly in the acceptable range already. He measured my body fat percentage as 29.5%. That sounds awful to me, but he thought it appropriate.
He reviewed the way I have added weight on all the machines in the past seven months, although I reduced weight in response to a shoulder injury and then built it back up. He encouraged me to keep going as I am, adding weight when it is no longer challenging. He said I may or may not add more muscle mass, but I will get stronger. He actually said that doing the two sets of 12-15 reps is appropriate for me and for toning. To build more muscle, I would only do 8 reps at higher weights. He pointed out that although I don't set goals to achieve, I can see my progress. My best is the leg squat machine. I have gone from 88 pounds to 176 pounds now. He added one abdominal machine to my routine, so I now have 10 machine exercises.
For October, I will try to strength train at the gym three times per week. That is a stretch goal with my current schedule.
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Fitness Minutes: 2466 (41.1 hours)
Strength Training Gym Sessions: 9
Days Food Tracked (almost 100%): 25
Days Stayed within Calorie Range: 16
Calorie Differential Report: Not valid due to lack of 100% tracking
Official Better Sleep Challenge: Completed
Weight Range of morning weights for the Month: 127.2 - 131.0 (but skipped 2 weigh ins when I was feeling bloated)
Personal Longest Bike Ride Goal: achieved; 23 miles
Trivia: 91%
New fitness goals set with Wellness Coach: not achieved
(Discrepancies between results reported in WAYMO team yesterday and today's blog are because I did it from memory yesterday and looked it up today. I was out of calorie range many times more than I thought.)
Analysis: I did just fine in SparkPoints and trivia. If anything, I am spending too much time at the computer with Sparks.
I achieved all my minimum fitness goals, except meeting with the Wellness Coach. I put it off and then tried to schedule it at the last minute. Strength training 3x per week would be better than 2x. A little more cardio would be even better.
My attempts to improve my sleep were difficult, but I had some success. I went to bed earlier and more consistently than any month in my adult life. I counted being to bed on time if I made it by 10:35, but most nights I was there by 10pm. 27 good night's sleep; 3 insomnia. Both times in Sept that I really lost it and overate by a mile were middle-of-the-night-can't-sleep eating. Timing my exercise earlier is difficult, but may be worth it. Timing and controlling my evening snack (not snacks) is important for my sleep and weight.
I ate lots of healthy food and very little junk. Portion control was the issue. I want to do 100% tracking in part so that my reports will be valid. I took 3 days off of tracking when my new granddaughter was born. It was exciting and I had my 3 year old granddaughter 24 hours per day for 4 days, so I was out of routine. I didn't expect to do so badly. In the future, I am more committed to track even in exciting or challenging times.
September was my second month back to work. It is part time, but I find I am sitting far more than on days I don't work. I packed a healthy lunch every day but one and did okay on that day. General stress level is decidedly higher when working, at least at this job.
I honestly thought I had stayed in my calorie range many more days than I did. I'm going to put a lot of effort on that this next month. Although I admire those intuitive eaters a tremendous amount, for me I think it has to be tracking for the time being.
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Wigan fan in peace just wondering what type of player Ben Watson is like? It looks like hes being bought to replace Wilson Palacios who was a box to box type player, great tackler and passer. Im not a fan of the prem clubs robbing the championship of its better players weve been on the receiving end of that over the years but if we do sign him hope its for a fair price.
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posted Jan 26, 2009
He has been for the number of years our set-piece taker. His accuracy is usually spot on.
comment by angliaeagle (U12585883)
posted Jan 26, 2009
Saga over - he signed for Wigan not long ago, Good luck Ben and thanks.
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No replacement for Palacios, so don't expect the same kind of game from him. He's a box to box player, better going forward than covering at the back. He'll fit into Wigan's system, and he'll know Bruce from his time at Selhurst park.
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Strange one, ole Prince Harry, he is often criticised in the stands, yet when he is not playing it is extremely noticeable just how much we miss him on the pitch! I think the best is yet to come, he was a good player for Palace but it became evident he didn't fancy playing Championship level much longer, so rather than him go for free was nice to get couple million for him. His freekicks and corners are much improved, me and my mate used to say 'first man' every time he took a kick, and his tackling has also got a lot better. He can become a great player.
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great business from brucey. 17.5 mill for wilson and emile. 2 mill only on watson, and two strikers brought in to the club. however if Zaki and Valencia go too, Wigan will be in a relegation fight next season.
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Lets hope he turns out to as good of a signing as Emerson Boyce was!! The less said about Fitz Hall the better! <laugh>
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posted Jan 26, 2009
I am a season ticket holder at Palace and have been for over 20 years and to be honest I am so pleased to see the back of Watson. He works hard but just is not good enough. He hits the 1st man with every corner, his free kicks and set peices are poor. He has a good penalty on him but you cant afford to have a player that wastes every dead situation. He never realised the potential he showed when he was younger, he just didnt develop into a good player....
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posted Jan 26, 2009
Watson is the type of player that is neither an attacking midfielder or a defensive one...but somewhere in the middle. Doesnt score enough goals, is ok in the tackle but his passing and set pieces are his strengths when he's on song. His best season was when we were in the Premiership...maybe his game is suited better in the Prem when you have a bit more time on the ball and he can pick his passes...rather than the chaos you get in the CCC.
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posted Jan 26, 2009
It's always been hit and miss with Ben. Sometimes i think 'wow what a player' then others i don't even notice him on the pitch.
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Poor old Ben he's made a mistake signing for Wigan (great little club)but he does't realise it yet, he will do when Brucie becomes Newcastle's Manager.
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