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Daily US Opening News And Market Re-Cap: February 6
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- Announcements of a Greek political deal are likely later today according to a Greek government official.
- French President Sarkozy has said France and Germany are not imagining the possibility of no Greek agreement.
- UBS have revised their outlook for US Q1 2012 real GDP growth to 2.3% from 1.5%.
Market Re-Cap
Weekend talks between Greek government officials failed to reach a definitive conclusion and as such market sentiment has been risk averse across the asset classes. The equity market has been chiefly weighed upon by the banking sector and as such underpinned the rise in fixed income futures. However, recent trade has seen a slight pullback led by tightening of the French spreads on reports of good domestic buying noted in the belly of the French curve.
Today marks the deadline for Greece to provide feedback as to the proposed bailout terms put forth by the Troika, but with continued disagreement on the fine print in the additional austerity proposals, market participants remain disappointed in the lack of progress. Of note a PASOK spokesman has said that Greece should not hold a general election after clinching an agreement on a second bailout package, suggesting instead an extension of Lucas Papademos' tenure. However, the two main unions of Greece have called for a 24hr strike on Tuesday.
Looking ahead there is little in the way of major US economic data today so Greece will likely remain the dominant theme for the rest of the session.
US Headlines
Federal and State officials aim to wrap up this week a multibillion-dollar deal with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses. However there are a number of sticking points that must be dealt with before the deal is finalised, including whether California (the state stands to benefit more than any other) will sign on to the program. (WSJ)
UBS have increased their outlook for 2012 Q1 US real GDP growth to 2.3% from the previous estimate of 1.5%. (Business Insider)
Asian Headlines
The IMF have cut their Chinese economic growth forecast to 8.25% over the 2012-2013 period, adding that inflation is coming down to a more comfortable level in the economy. The IMF further commented that if the Euro area suffers a sharp recession, Chinese growth would drop abruptly. (Sources)
EU and UK Headlines
International market focus remains on Greece for the most of the session, with little progress in terms of announcements or releases and further warnings of social unrest, with major Greek unions warning that a 24 hour general strike could take place tomorrow.
Currently Greek Ministers are debating the country's austerity measures, with two senior government officials commenting that Greek Leaders are close to agreeing an average 20% cut in minimum wages and cuts in supplementary pensions. These austerity measures are a precondition made by the Troika for the green-light on a EUR 130bln loan to prevent the country from defaulting. (Sources)
French President Sarkozy and German Chancellor Merkel have briefed the press and highlighted their optimism concerning Greece but reiterated that there will be no release of funds unless decisions are made. (Sources)
Talks between Greek party leaders and further talks with the IIF were continuing last night as the Greek Finance Minister admitted that Greece was "on a knife edge". (RTRS) The Troika and other lenders bluntly told Greece it must achieve political consensus across all parties in the unity government over budgetary reforms and achieve a binding PSI deal with creditors before any further bailout funds are released.
According to draft legislation obtained by French Business channel BFM Business TV, the French financial transaction tax will only cover companies with capitalisation of more than EUR 1bln. (RTRS)
German factory orders outperformed expectations today; however these positive measures have taken a backseat against the ongoing Greek crisis and have failed to push the DAX into positive territory.
German Factory Orders SA (Dec) M/M 1.7% vs. Exp. 1.0% (Prev. -4.8%, Rev. -4.9%)
German Factory Orders NSA (Dec) Y/Y 0.0% vs. Exp. -0.4% (Prev. -4.3%) (Sources)
Bank of England to pump an extra GBP 50bln into UK economy. (Sunday Times)
Analysts said recent evidence of stronger growth, in purchasing managers' indexes (PMIs) for the manufacturing and service sectors, was unlikely to deter the Bank of England from adding to the GBP 75bln of asset purchases it announced last October.
UK Halifax House Prices SA (Jan) M/M 0.6% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. -0.9%)
UK Halifax House Prices (Jan) 3M/Y -1.8% vs. Exp. -2.1% (Prev. -1.3%)
UK Lloyds Employment Confidence (Jan) M/M -73 (Prev. -75). (Sources)
European equity markets are trading in negative territory ahead of the North American open driven by moves away from the riskier asset classes such as Financials over further deliberations over a Greek PSI deal.
Earlier reports that the EBA would challenge recapitalisation regulations put forward by some of Europe's biggest banks have been denied by a Regulatory Press Release, stating that the overwhelming majority of the measures outlined in the plans appear to be in line with the spirit of the EBA's recommendations.
The Basic Materials sector is the worst performing sector for the European morning, led by Glencore underperforming its peers with the news that it may have to offer 2.8 shares for every Xstrata share in the planned merger, with further details set to be announced tomorrow. (Sunday Times)
Top performing sectors in the BE500: Healthcare (+0.15%), Telecommunications (+0.06%), Consumer Goods (-0.12%)
Worst performing sectors in the BE500: Basic Materials (-0.93%), Financials (-0.71%), Consumer Services (-0.70%)
EUR/USD and GBP/USD are trading negatively ahead of the North American open following an appreciation of the USD index due to uncertainty over Greek PSI progression.
The IMF have commented on the CNY, stating that upwards pressure on the currency has diminished recently. (Sources)
WTI Crude futures have fallen from a three-day high over concerns that Greece still have not reached a debt-swap deal, threatening the European economy and fuel demand. The Algerian Oil Minister has commented that OPEC are happy with the current price levels of oil, adding that OPEC have never planned to offset Iranian supply cuts with a boost in production.
Oil & Gas News:
• OPEC have agreed that crude prices should remain at current levels and have said that the organisation has never discussed pumping more oil to offset a possible drop in Iranian exports, according to Algeria's Oil Minister.
• China will cut crude oil imports from Iran for a third month because of differences over payment and price terms, according to unidentified sources.
• China may see the growth in net crude oil imports slow to 5.9% this year, reflecting the lowest level in 2006, according to the China National Petroleum Corp.
• The Italian Industry Minister has said the country's gas situation is "certainly critical". As a result, Italy is importing more gas from Algeria to offset lower Russian supplies, according to the CEO of energy giant Eni.
• A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry, according to top Republican state lawmakers.
• National Iranian Oil Company will supply light cargoes to the Asian region at the lowest premium in six months after a reduction by Saudi Arabia yesterday.
Geopolitical News:
• Iran's oil minister said the state would not retreat from its nuclear programme even if its crude oil exports grind to a halt.
• An explosion hit a gas pipeline running from Egypt to Israel on Sunday, the latest in a series of attacks on the installation that crosses the increasingly volatile Sinai region, witnesses and state media reported.
• A Nigerian militant group based in the oil-producing Niger Delta has claimed responsibility for an attack on an oil pipeline owned by Italian company Eni, a strike the military said was the work of criminal gangs.
• An explosion has ripped through a major oil pipeline feeding refinery in the Syrian city of Homs, according to residents.
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I was thinking about using nullification or repudiation of the 1.6 trillion held by the fed.
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This 16 year old country crooner impressed the judges last night on American Idol, especially Jennifer Lopez who said, "You made me smile." Randy wanted him to sing a bit higher pitched song which he delivered again impressively. Of course he made it to Hollywood! Will he make it into the top 40? Click below to watch his audition!
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American Idol: Joe Repka AuditionJanuary 27, 2011 05:30:09 by Christine McDow
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PITTSBURGH Even if Sean Couturier werent tasked with an incredibly heavy defensive responsibility, he would have had a game for the history books Friday night.
The Flyers rookie netted three goals including both the game-tying marker and the insurance goal in the closing minutes of regulation in the Flyers wild 8-5 Game 2 victory (see game recap).
But thats not all that Couturier accomplished in the game.
Dont forget, he had to play against probably the best player in the league, Evgeni Malkin, Jaromir Jagr said. If he wouldnt score any goals, I would say he had a great game. But he also played great defense and also scored three goals. I dont know if I know any words to describe his game today. Awesome. Maybe something better than that. He was unbelievable.
Only a few days ago, Jagr said he expected that these Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins would be a big test for the young Flyers center. But, he also said, he expected the series would show just how good Couturier truly is.
Jagr was right and it didnt take long.
Couturier has now outscored Malkin in this series, 3-0. Points-wise, Couturier has the 4-2 advantage. Hes limited the Penguins sniper to just two assists and only five shots in on goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Perhaps best of all, he puts it right into perspective.
It feels good. Its kind of a bonus, Couturier said. I just try to limit his offense and not give him too much time and space. And so far weve done a good job. But its going to get tougher and tougher. Hes going to bounce back for sure.
Couturier is only 19 years old, the youngest Flyer on the roster. And yet, standing before a throng of reporters after the game, he held the puck with which he scored his third goal of the evening with an air of nonchalance. Friday was his first-ever NHL hat trick, scored at an impeccable time. He was the first Flyers rookie to have a multi-goal playoff game since Andy Delmore did it 12 years ago. His four points as a rookie tied a 27-year-old franchise record.
And yet, when he spoke about his accomplishment, he sounded much more like a mature veteran than a kid who just finished his second playoff game a kid who many believed wouldnt be NHL ready for at least another year.
Certainly hes a mature kid, coach Peter Laviolette said. He comes from a good family, a hockey family. I think hes really well-liked in the locker room by his teammates, hes got a real nice personality to him. But I think whats allowed him to increase his minutes and his responsibility is his hockey sense.
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I was saying exactly that to a French reporter. I was saying that since the beginning of the season weve seen a lot of Couturier playing great defense, and its a big part of his game, Max Talbot said. But I said that I think the more Seans going to grow and mature, I think hes going to turn into a real dangerous offensive player. And I think everybody saw that tonight.
For days, the Flyers and their coach have fielded questions about whether having so many rookies on the roster in the playoffs would be a disadvantage. The postseason is a different animal, after all, and nerves can play a big factor.
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Once you get out there, after your first shift, its just like any other game, Couturier said. Just work hard and have fun.
The rookies, as it turns out, are doing just fine.
Couts played unbelievable game, Claude Giroux said. Playing against one of the best players in the league, hes been able to play pretty good.
The games over, weve got to put it behind us and be ready, because theyre going to come out hard. But at the same time, were pretty happy with guys stepping up.
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Couturier's dominance not limited to offense
Couturier's dominance not limited to offense
PITTSBURGH Even if Sean Couturier werent tasked with an incredibly heavy defensive responsibility, he would have had a game for the history books Friday night.


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Abolitionist to raise money for Partners In Health
Philanthropic punk isn't an everyday thing, but the Corvallis band Abolitionist, about to release its debut 7 INCH vinyl record, is all about altruism.
The album focuses on the 1994 Rwandan genocide and 5 percent of sales will go to support Partners-In-Health (PIH) in the east African nation.
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"This is our first benefit. It feels good to have all the time you put into music get partially directed into something that's not entirely about you," said Herron, who is also an emergency room registered nurse.
"Partners-In-Health is an impressive organization. I have a good friend who's done some work for them and I was inspired by 'Mountains Beyond Mountains', the book about PIH's founder, Paul Farmer. I love that they're not a charity -they're actually empowering the communities they serve to help themselves"
Abolitionist also relied on people's generosity to press the record. Using the fund-raising website Kickstarter, they met the goal of $900 to make 500 copies (400 on black vinyl and 100 on marbled red vinyl).
The band started in 2009 as a folk/punk trio singing mostly about Civil War heroes and villains, but they've since done away with the acoustic guitar and harmonica and became louder, "melodic punk."
"It developed from a simplistic folk style to what's more in the vein of the music I cut my teeth on when I was a teenager," said Herron, mentioning bands like Jawbreaker, Fugazi, Hot Water Music and Alkaline Trio.
Abolitionist is recording a full-length album titled "It Used To Rain", expected to come out in June.
"It will be a first-hand account of a future where it hasn't rained in '23 months and things get a little bit crazy,' to quote the opening track," said Herron. "After that we may explore less depressing subject matter."
More information will be on the band's website located at abolitionist1859.com as the date draws closer. For more information about Partners In Health, visit pih.org.


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So, my thought on the pick of Dobson is April wasnt positive. I was looking for the Patriots to trade up and grab DeAndre Hopkins, a smart kid, good speed, precise routes, good hands and finds the open space. I even wanted a guy like Robert Woods or Justin Hunter before we took Dobson.
Look I understand it's one game and he dropped 4 balls and had no drops all last year in college so that was obviously nerves, but i also feel that Brady cant stand him already and he has no clue what he is doing out there in terms of the playbook. he isnt fluent out there.
I just never liked this pick and its starting to slowly show. hopefully he progresses and jells


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India were 338 for 3 at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test against
England at Trent Bridge here today.
India have a first innings lead of 140 runs.
Brief score: England, 1st innings: 198 all out India, 1st innings:
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There's not a whole lot of nostalgia for nineties television because the medium, in a terrible growing pains phase, was garbage. The television of yesterday lived on in repeats and syndication like nuggets of gold from a past era, and the television of today is considered a safe haven for artists and storytellers like David Simon and Matthew Weiner. But the nineties, hoo boy. Premium cable was just busting out, and in between the endless re-airings of movies, which grew less novel as DVD swept the nation, they had to air something. Frequently it was smut.
But it was disguised smut, tasteful smut. The sort of smut you could watch in case anyone was looking over your shoulder. Nope, no smut here, you'd say. Just stories and drama! There was a lot of stuff like "Red Shoe Diaries," which shot sex scenes through soap filters so that if you sought titillation, you'd have to squint, and only after you sat through twenty minutes of meeting-cute (or meeting scary!). Of course, this became more amusing if you were a kid without cable, and you caught the scrubbed-up edited versions of shows like this, or even "The Hitchhiker," and you'd basically have to squint even harder, or outright project sexual behavior, if only to distract from the C-level acting and shoddy production value.
If you were looking for that return to passion-less syndicated smut, it's a good thing you've got "Sweet Talk." Seemingly beamed in from 1992, this low budget two-hander focuses on a couple named, egah, Samson and Delilah. Delilah (Natalie Zea) is just floating by, an actress who now gladly shares an apartment, and phone sex operation, with a friend. They run in shifts, and Delilah often finds herself cradling a paper bag as she assumes her shift, drinking from something a bit stronger than what the night has to offer. Zea is gorgeous, distractingly so: she most resembles Olivia Wilde, but with a sharper arch to her eyebrow, more sarcastic, more cynical. It's a hard sort of beauty.
Samson (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) is, by contrast, considerably softer. And by soft, he's practically nonexistent. Samson is one of those struggling writers who can't pay the rent despite an implausibly huge apartment room. Get this—he even has a scene where he promises the landlord that rent is on the way! With no money, and with a whole night to himself, he opts to call a phone sex line, because the internet doesn't exist and this is probably a script that's been lying around for twenty years. And for $20 bucks a pop, with a $2.99 charge for every minute after! Samson is loaded!
He reaches Delilah, and the two of them have a one-on-one where they're sizing each other up. She's terrible at staying on topic and getting his credit card information, and he's playing hard-to-get because that's what jerks do when they call sex hotlines. His method of flirting seems to be the sort that used to clog up terrible nineties broadcast television, that sass-talking cute guy who overdid the charm and made a bunch of jokes without punchlines. Imagine a hellish crossbreed of Freddy Rodriguez's puckishness and John Stamos' shit-eating confidence. The worst parts of that, yeah.
He opts to share with her a fantasy not of sexuality, but of Budapest, and in tacky rear-projection cut-aways, Zea and Parise act out a love story, one that keeps evolving and inexplicably seducing her. He's a killer, she's a count's wife, and the two of them aren't meant to be together, but she can't resist his... well, he's pushy. The count is played by John Glover, who does double duty as a homeless man earlier in the film. And anybody who remembers those episodes of "Red Shoe Diaries" remembers that guys like Glover always made a little bread on the side standing around while a couple of day-players made out.
Soon, Delilah becomes wrapped up in his (costly) fantasy, and the two of them are trading barbs and playing out an elaborate roleplay scenario that plays out like all those '80s and '90s cable shows but without the eroticism. There's one tacky rear-projection makeout moment, which never raises the temperature because these two have zero chemistry. Aside from that, it's a meandering whodunit-type story that melds their dreams and fantasies together into one cocktail of train hopping and bullet dodging. It's all very cheap, wholly unconvincing, and loaded with dull narration.
Not a surprise that director Terri Hanauer has a background in this sort of thing. Hanauer, making her directorial debut, logged some time on Showtime's "Zane's Sex Chronicles," modeled after the bodega-quality erotic fiction written by the prolific Zane. Her takeaway seems to be capturing images with poor depth of image, working with z-grade actors, and failing to convincingly create a real world relationship. Maybe a bit of sex would have livened it up. For nostalgia's sake. [D-]
"Sweet Talk" is now playing in Los Angeles.


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Let us consider baseball this morning. The Cleveland Indians announced the hiring of Terry Francona as their new manager. Francona had a very successful run as the manager in Boston; prior to that, he had a less than successful run as the manager in Philly. This is the point where I would normally say that the talent on the field is more important than the guy in the dugout "pulling the strings" or "pushing the buttons". However, in Cleveland, the hiring of Terry Francona may have been a very smart move given this sidebar to the news:
According to a report, Albert Belle said that he would like to be the manager of the Indians and hoped that someone in the front office would give him a call for an interview.
I do not have room enough here to list all of the reasons why having Albert Belle as a major league manager in 2013 would be a bad idea so let me give just a Cliff Notes version:
He has been out of baseball since 2000.
He has never managed in the minor leagues.
As a player in MLB, he was suspended for using a corked bat.
While still in college, he went into the stands to go after a heckler.
He spent years of his career refusing to give interviews or talk to the media.
By comparison, Terry Francona looks like Casey Stengel here. By comparison, Vlad the Impaler might look like a better choice for the Indians…
Switching gears, here is an item from Gregg Drinnan's column, Keeping Score in last Saturday's Kamloops Daily News:
"Two of the biggest games of the MLB season were played Wednesday – Texas at Oakland, Boston at the Yankees – and Rogers Sportsnet showed neither in its entirety. Instead, we got soccer and the Blue Jays, and a meaningless game between Detroit and Kansas City. . . Sportsnet is one of the reasons why baseball fans in Canada have XM Radio."
That item tells me that questionable programming decisions made by sports media are not limited by international boundaries.
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun had this interesting comment over the weekend:
"I know all the talk of the great AL MVP race was between Cabrera and Mike Trout, but consider this: The Rays played .635 baseball when Evan Longoria was healthy enough to play — 47-27. When Longoria didn't play, Tampa was a .488 team. Those are impressive numbers, considering no AL team played better than .600 ball in the season"
I have to admit that I too limited my thinking regarding the AL MVP to a comparison of Cabrera and Trout. I had not realized the impact that Evan Longoria had on the Rays – positive when he could play and negative when he could not.
The 2013 MLB schedule is out and it has some interesting twists in it. First of all, there will be interleague play every day; that is a mathematical consequence of the fact that there is an odd number of teams in each league; there is no way to avoid that circumstance. The Players Association wanted a more balanced schedule; I am not sure they got it:
Teams will play 19 games against division rivals. Because 19 is an odd number, it one team in each rivalry will have a home field advantage in 10 games and the other in only 9 games.
Teams will play either 6 or 7 games against the other teams in their league. Immediately you can see that cannot be a "balanced schedule" for everyone.
Teams will play 20 games of "interleague play" along the lines we have become accustomed to.
I proposed a balanced schedule several months ago; let me reiterate. Recall, that each league has three divisions of 5 teams each:
1. Each team plays the other four members of their division 18 times – 9 home and 9 away. That accounts for 72 games.
2. Each team plays the ten teams in the other two divisions of their league 6 times – 3 home and 3 away. That accounts for 60 games.
3. Each team plays the five teams in one of the divisions of the other league 6 times – 3 home and 3 away. That accounts for 30 games.
Total is 162 games.
It is that third condition that changes every year. Let us say that the AL East teams in 2013 would play all five teams in the NL East as their quota of 30 interleague games. Next year, the AL East would play the teams in the NL Central and the year after that the teams in the NL West. Each year, the opponents change; however, in any given year, the teams in a division will play identical schedules.
Obviously, my idea is too logical. Now if Mr. Spock were the MLB Commish…
Finally, since today has been a baseball day, let me close with something from Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times:
"Popping champagne corks for winning a one-game wild-card playoff? Really?
"So what's next, Coppin State cuts down the nets for winning a March Madness play-in game?"
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4349 W. Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 602-439-5025
Price Range: Under $20
Dine on Vietnamese cuisine such as noodles, grilled meats and vegetarian dishes for a casual, cheap meal.
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Critic Review
Reviewed by: Geri Koeppel, azcentral.com, Dec. 5, 2007
West siders looking for Asian food with more variety than your standard kung pao chicken or moo shu pork will love Nam Sao, a tiny Vietnamese restaurant with a menu that goes on forever.
Nam Sao means "Nam Style," short for Vietnamese Style, and that's exactly what you get here: plenty of authentic pho, noodle dishes and grilled meats. All are done spectacularly well, especially considering the price. My dining partner and I easily ordered enough for four hungry people, and our bill came to just over $35.
We started with three appetizers: goi cuon, or spring rolls ($2.50), banh khoai, or sweet-potato cake ($1) and banh xeo, or rice flour crepes ($4.99).
The spring rolls were standard-issue, with soft rice paper wrapped around sliced pork, shrimp, stringy rice- vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint and lettuce. They were a hearty size, and though my roll only had two shrimps in it, I recalled I was only paying $1.25 for it. This was a deal.
The lettuce was slightly past its prime, too, but all was forgiven when I dipped it in the thick, sweet peanut sauce. I could nitpick, but darned if I didn't finish the thing off.
Next we nibbled on the sweet- potato cake. It was served in bite-size pieces, and reminded me of the Southern specialty sweet potato pie – it even had a pielike crust. The creamy filling was not overly sweet, though, and we could not stop eating these, either, even knowing we had a lot more to come.
The crepes were crispy with a mild egg flavor and filled with a few shrimp halves, pork and crunchy sprouts, making the texture almost as fun as the taste. It came with a heap of fresh cilantro, mint and lettuce on the side, which enhanced it further. I liked it with a touch of fish sauce, though my dining partner preferred it on its own.
Boy, were we primed for the main courses, and weren't let down. First up was the com cari – curry stew ($5.99) – which we ordered with chicken (you can also get it with beef or shrimp). It came with a steaming side of rice and was filled with soft potato chunks, huge sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, onions and sliced carrots, and topped with slices of crunchy deep-fried tiny red onions and hot red pepper flakes. The chicken pieces were delicious, not rubbery or greasy.
And in all my years of eating curry, this was one of the richest, most aromatic dishes I've ever sunk my teeth into. Sometimes curry dishes taste watery; other times the flavor is weighed down by the cloying sweetness of the coconut milk. This was a perfect balance, and I thought the heat level was just right, too, though it had a bit too much kick for my tender-tongued dinner partner.
Her favorite dish of the night was the bun thit nuong, or grilled meat salad. The thin-sliced pork was tender and mildly marinated, and served atop a salad of lettuce and cilantro with vermicelli rice noodles, sprouts, and more of those addictive fried red onions. She observed that this dish was perfect for a newbie to the cuisine. It wasn't spicy, and had a tinge of nuttiness with a fresh finish thanks to the cilantro. It was even better eaten cold the next day.
I was happy enough with the salad, but my taste buds went into overdrive when the server/owner brought out the com tam bi thit nuong chung chien ($7.99), a lot of words for what is translated as grilled meat with rice.
The name must lose something in the translation, because the complexity of textures and flavors made this more than the sum of its parts. The tender bites of beef were ultra-marinated in what tasted like soy and ginger, but it was far earthier and duskier than other meats I've had in similar marinades. The fried egg with it provided a nice complement, as did the cucumber slivers, cilantro leaves and pork. It stood on its own, but the fish sauce added an interesting layer, too.
Finally, we tried a "small" bowl of pho bo vien ($3), or meatball soup, which could have made a meal on its own. The floral broth – an excellent rendition – and gristle-free peppery meatballs were a delightful contrast, and the flat rice noodles weren't bunched up or sticky. It was served with the traditional side dish of cilantro, basil, jalapeño and bean sprouts, but like the grilled beef dish, its flavors needed no enhancements.
Note to vegetarians: Don't let my carnivorous ways keep you from trying this place. There are a dozen meatless dishes on the menu, from tofu spring rolls to vegetable rice noodle soup to vegetarian curry stew.
Nam Sao doesn't serve alcohol, but you can take your own. Light white wines such as Riesling are the best pairing for this type of food. They also serve boba drinks, Vietnamese coffee, teas, and assorted juice and soft drinks.
The atmosphere is typical ethnic hideaway – nothing fancy, but clean and tidy, with pretty red tablecloths. Service is prompt and efficient, though there can be a language barrier. When I asked the difference between two dishes that sounded similar, the owner recited the same information that was on the menu.
This should not dissuade you. After my experience, I'm pretty sure you could point at anything on the menu, from No. 1 to No. 112, and get an amazing meal.
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Costco Wholesale, the king of suburban warehouse clubs, is putting some effort into looking more hip.
The warehouse retailer caters mostly to an older crowd — those with families and garages big enough to hold mammoth stacks of paper towels.
But as it announced lower than expected quarterly earnings Thursday, the company said it's also taking incremental steps to draw in a younger demographic — a key strategy in an increasingly competitive, digitized environment rife with rival membership programs such as Amazon Prime.
So Costco has partnered with Google to conduct a same-day-delivery experiment in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has dabbled some in social media even as it strengthens its information-technology systems and its online commerce site.
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Costco is also marketing more organic products.
Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said on Thursday's earnings call that organic beef and "giant packs of kale" help drive in younger customers. Costco can offer big savings on these relatively bigger ticket items and get better profit margins as well, Galanti said.
These ventures don't mean the Issaquah-based retailer is going out of its way to cater to millennials. But they mean that Costco acknowledges shifting patterns in retail consumption, as online retailers increasingly invade the turf of brick-and-mortar giants.
"We're not going to do anything rash but we're also not going to have our head in the sand here," Galanti said in the call.
Costco faces some challenges in drawing a younger clientele — its warehouses tend to be more suburban than urban, in part because "you're not going to stick big vats of mayonnaise and big stacks of toilet paper in a small apartment," said McAdams Wright Ragen analyst Dan Geiman.
But Costco has plenty of opportunity to grow its relatively small e-commerce segment, and its increasing embrace of organic products will go a long way, he added.
"Anything you can do to lower the age of your target market is going to be a positive in the longer term," Geiman said.
Costco shares fell 2.76 percent on Thursday as the company widely missed Wall Street estimates for the quarter ended Feb. 16. Its net income fell 15 percent to $1.05 per share, while analysts expected per-share profits of $1.16.
The company said an underperforming holiday season played a big part in the earnings miss, as it engaged in aggressive markdowns and saw low sales for cameras as well as laptop and desktop computers. The holiday season was also about five days shorter than last year's.
Costco also said it took less profit on fresh foods such as beef, pork and poultry, which have seen large price increases. By offering competitive prices in these products, "they're basically making investments to drive traffic," said McAdams Wright Ragen's Geiman.
The weakening of international currencies such as the yen and the Canadian dollar also helped dampen profits, Costco said.
Costco posted quarterly net income of $463 million, down from $547 million in the same period last year.
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I knew Adam was always a Cyclone at heart.
I guess he was there to see his bro.
That has to be an odd feeling....he probably thought he'd never walk around ISU again after he left. Remember people, be nice to him. Having his bro as a walk-on is a good thing.
He doesn't play for Iowa anymore, so I'm neutral towards him.
Yeah. Im interested to see how his brother pans out.
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Linda Albrecht, regional internship director and faculty preceptor for the College of Pharmacy, will receive the Distinguished Service Award at the 2013 annual seminar of the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization, whose annual meeting is scheduled for April 26-28 in Austin, will also recognize several others associated with the college with honors and awards.
The TSHP Distinguished Service Award is the society's highest honor. It is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the practice of health-system pharmacy in the form of sustained exemplary service, an outstanding single achievement or a combination of accomplishments promoting and advancing pharmacy. Albretch serves as instructor and internship coordinator in the pharmacy technician training program at Richland College in Dallas and as a consultant pharmacist in ambulatory surgery centers in addition to her work with the College of Pharmacy.
In addition to Albrecht, several college alumni will be honored including Jennifer Ridings-Myhra, B.S. '78 and the college's assistant dean for experiential and professional affairs. She will receive TSHP's Pharmacy Leadership Award for demonstrating leadership and vision to advance the practice and profession and to improve patient care.
The Lewis S. Smith Pharmacy Practitioner Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exemplary patient care and exceptional relationships with other healthcare professionals. The 2013 recipient of this award is Feibi Chi, Pharm.D. '06 who works at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Brian Cohen, Pharm.D. '99, is this year's recipient of the Larry C. Nesmith Pharmacist Award based upon his demonstrated active involvement in the education and professional growth of pharmacy technicians and support staff. Cohen works at Saint Paul Hospital in Dallas.
#5TSHP Practitioner Recognition Program: The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists' Practitioner Recognition Program is designed to recognize members who have made significant and sustained contributions to TSHP and the profession. It is intended to recognize excellence in health-system pharmacy practice and promote public awareness of pharmacists who have distinguished themselves in practice. Candidates may not be a current director, officer or employee of TSHP, or a member of the TSHP Credentialing Committee.
Linda Albrecht (see above)
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Julie Nelson, class of 1974 and 1976
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Partners (Number 3, 2006)
Partners (Number 3, 2006)
Vol. 16, No. 3, 2006
FEATURES Keeping Pace in a Changing Environment
Split Refunds Link Tax Time to Savings
Banking the Unbanked on Both Sides of the Border
Bringing HBCUs Back to Their Communities
CDFI Investing Made Easy with CARS
Post-Katrina Housing Woes Challenge Residents and Planners
Spotlight on the District—Alabama and North Florida
Statewide collaborative promotes financial stability for individuals and families
In light of diminishing national savings rates and the widening gap between rich and poor, state wealth-building programs are more important than ever. According to CFED's "Assets and Opportunity Scorecard," which gave Alabama an overall "D" grade, the state has room for improvement.
CFED ratings for Alabama were as follows:
With this dismal data in mind, a small group of nonprofits, financial institutions, colleges and bank regulatory agencies met last year in Livingston, Ala., to discuss the possibility of creating a statewide IDA (Individual Development Account) coalition.
The group initially envisioned an IDA pool for nonprofits to access in their wealth-building programs for low- and moderate-income individuals. However, they soon realized that many other strategies could be useful in asset building, and the group broadened its structure to form the Alabama Asset Building Coalition (AABC).
AABC is a statewide collaborative that promotes financial stability for individuals and families. By facilitating savings, financial education and other wealth-building programs, the coalition aims to create an economic foundation that will make it possible for under-served residents in Alabama to reach their highest potential. Directed initially by a steering committee, AABC will establish a formal board of directors under a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
AABC's partners include 23 nonprofits, 6 financial institutions, 2 foundations, 4 private companies, 2 city governments, 4 colleges and universities, and 4 government and bank regulatory agenciesÑincluding the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
In terms of funding, the United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) requested and received on behalf of AABC over $600,000 in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Assets for Independence Act. With matching funds from financial institutions, foundations, employers and local city governments, total IDA program funds have reached $1.2 million.
Unique structure eases bank burden
This IDA program is unique from many in not burdening its financial institution members with cumbersome recordkeeping. Instead, UWCA administers the program and handles accounting, working directly with the coalition members.
Banks participate largely by creating and servicing individual savings accounts. Once individual savers reach their goals, they are awarded a matching grant portion. Typical savers' goals are home purchase, college education or small business investment.
AABC programs are up and running, and IDA accounts are being opened daily. AABC also provides financial education (including the FDIC Money Smart curriculum), IRS educational programs for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, and free income tax preparation services through IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites.
This article was written by Michael Milner, regional community development director in the Atlanta Fed's Birmingham branch.
Disaster Recovery Training in Florida
Since the 2004 hurricane season, eight hurricanes have ravaged Florida, leaving a trail of unprecedented damage in most regions of the state. Local governments have not only been called upon as first responders in these disasters; they also serve as a critical link for low- and moderate-income citizens to access disaster recovery resources and mitigation tools for future events.To foster dialogue about these issues, the Florida Community Development Association hosted the first statewide disaster recovery training in Florida for local government housing agencies, community development professionals and nonprofit organizations this November in Orlando.
Designed to provide the tools for local government and nonprofit organizations to access federal, state and private resources for recovery, long-term mitigation and sustainability, the conference also highlighted best practices and lessons learned during the eight disaster events.
|Disaster Housing Chief Roy Dunn speaks at training session.
Experience with disaster informs planning
The keynote speaker at the workshop, Disaster Housing Chief Roy Dunn with the state of Florida's Emergency Response Team detailed lessons learned during previous disasters. He described ongoing planning at the state level to provide sustainable housing resources in a post-disaster environment and emphasized the importance of collaboration among all levels of government. According to Dunn the fundamental insight emerging from ongoing recovery efforts in Florida is that all levels of government must work closely together alongside private and nonprofit sectors, coordinating their efforts to assist disaster victims.
Intergovernmental partnerships in housing recovery, local government best practices, volunteer coordination, FEMA Public Assistance Programs, housing preservation and hazard mitigation were among the session topics at the workshop. Business recovery and the role of financial institutions in recovery were also discussed, as well as initiatives in the insurance industry to include local government in responding to insurance issues among low- and moderate-income homeowners.
Disaster recovery will continue to be a critical issue in our state, and another recovery workshop is scheduled in 2007. Providing affordable, sustainable housing after emergency housing services are discontinued remains key to the economic health of the community and the region. By assisting in the coordination and facilitation of this conference, the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Community Affairs program demonstrates a part of the Fed's commitment to disaster recovery efforts in the Sixth District.
This article was written by Janet Hamer, regional community development manager in the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville branch.


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'If you're looking for a new holiday or family camera it's definitely worthy of your attention. '
'Inbuilt Wi-Fi & NFC.'
But first, let me take a selfie...
Great ideas compromised by bad picture quality
Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price
Plenty tough, just mind the night time noise
The Nikon Coolpix AW120 isn't for everyone. It's for holidaymakers looking for an easy-to-use tough camera that will accompany them into the pool or ocean.
With new features for kids
Ability to shoot Raw as well as JPEG
Waterproof wonder
Waterproof to 15 metres, High speed shooting at 60fps
Above average image noise for a mirrorless
Excellent pocket camera - Impressive speed, level of control, and build quality
Sharp lens, Impressive images through ISO 1600
Better JPEG image quality
Great image quality
Overall a GREAT camera with just a couple minor misses
Sharp OLED display, Built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewfinder support
Waterproofing and shock-proofing
Good photo quality for its class, Responsive performance in most respects
Impressive zoom range for its size and weight
Another great camera from Nikon
Very sharp lens, 22x zoom range, Short shutter lag
Best travel-zoom camera, adding wi-fi connectivity, GPS tracking
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NVIDIA introduced their first Shader Model 3.0 architecture, the NV40 in April of 2004 with the release of the GeForce 6800 Ultra and GeForce 6800GT cards. The 6xxx series of cards supported Pixel Shader 3.0 and Vertex Shader 3.0, HDR, MSAA and AF and brought NVIDIA back to the limelight after a very lackluster showing in the 5xxx series that preceded it.
The GeForce 6150 has two Pixel Shader Pipelines, in comparison, the 6800 Ultra had 16 Pipelines. There is also a Vertex Shader Pipeline, compared to the 6800 Ultra's 5 VS. NVIDIA had to balance out the fact that the integrated graphics performance was limited by the memory bandwidth, with the need to give meaningful performance out of the integrated to run Windows Vista's new Aero Glass interface and next-generation content like H.264 encoding, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray playback and more.
I have covered the main features of the GeForce 6150 in my Abit M2-nView review but I thought I'd cover something that is important to Vista users; PureVideo HD. PureVideo HD is available only on the GeForce 6150 NorthBridge, as the 6100 does not offer enough multimedia performance to use it. The key features of PureVideo include: support for the H.264 high-definition standard, support for VC-1, MPEG-2 Decode Acceleration, and High-Quality Scaling for High-Definition Content. The 6150 also supports all of the Standard Definition content formats that the 6xxx and above series cards support. The 6150 is notable as the only Shader Model 3.0 integrated video on the market today as well.


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- Potent & pure.
- Cleanse' hydrate and remove makeup with natural ingredients.
- Normal to dry.
Cleanse' hydrate and remove makeup with this natural botanical cleanser. This soap-free' non-drying formula uses natural cleansing agents from sugar and corn to remove dirt and debris. Rich in natural and certified organic ingredients' the soothing scent of vanilla and tangerine will heighten your senses.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose' treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Leaf Extract/Extrait de feuille d'aloe)*' Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Oil/Huile de tournesol)*' Decyl Glucoside' Cetearyl Glucoside' Glyceryl Stearate' Cassava (Tapioca Root Starch/Le tapioca inculque l'amidon)' Glycerin' Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla Oil/Huile de vanille)' Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter/Beurre de karite)' Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil/Huile de jojoba)*' Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil/Huile de soja)*' Caprylic Acid' Xanthan Gum' Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine Oil/Huile de mandarine)' Lavandula Angustifola (Lavender Flower Extract/ Extrait de fleur de lavande)*' Zingiber Officinale (Ginger Root Extract/Extrait de racine de gingembre)*' Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Flower Extract/ Extrait de fleur d'orange)*' Rheum Palmatum (Rhubarb Root Extract/Extrait de racine de rhubarbe)*' Theobromo Cacao (Cocoa Butter/ Buerre de cacao)*' Tocopherol' Glycine' Lecithin' Sorbitol' Calcium Ascorbate' Potassum Sorbate.
Formulated with: No parabens' no phthalates' no SLS' no artificial colors' no artificial fragrances' or not animal ingredients and was not tested animals. Gluten free ingredients. Vegan friendly ingredients.
Apply with clean' damp hands' massage gently over face' and rinse with warm water. Use morning and evening' and follow with Balancing Toner' C the Change Ester C Serum or Break Out Botanical Acne Gel. Finish with Under Age Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer.
Consult a healthcare professional before use.
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- Artificial Color Free
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- Made in the USA
- No Animal Testing
- Paraben Free
- Phthalate Free
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free (SLS)
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Overall Rating for Clean For A Day (Creamy Face Cleanser) - 4 fl. oz (118 ml)
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By raiderslane
from Virginia
Kiss My Face Clean For A Day (Creamy Fac
I was not impressed with Clean For A Day. As far as a cleanser to wash your face it is okay. As far as a makeup remover I did not like it. I used Clean For A Day to remove my makeup one evening. I washed my face with it for a considerable amount of time and it did not remove my foundation. After using toner with a cotton pad I saw how much makeup was left on my face from where this cleanser did not do the job. I would not purchase Clean For A Day again. I have used much better cleansers to remove makeup that cost a lot less. The only good things I can say about Clean For A Day is it would be okay to just wash your face with when you have no makeup on it is a gentle cleanser and did not cause breakouts.
Does not cause breakouts.
Gentle Cleanser.
Okay to use if not removing makeup.
Does not remove makeup well.
Overpriced for what it does.
By Linda
from New Jersey
Good For Dry Skin!!!
I have dry skin especially in the winter. Clean For A Day Creamy Face Cleanser by Kiss My Face is a great moisturizer. It has a creamy texture and smells like creamsicles.
The only problem with this cleanser is that it is not very good at removing makeup.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Rgb
from Brooklyn
Finally a cleaner to soothe and clean
I love Clean For A Day by Kiss My Face! Cleans without irritating and it moisturizes. Pleasant scent.
Cleans well doesn't irritate my sensitive skin doesn't dry out my skin smells very nice not a strong scent just a light natural scent.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By London
from Los Angeles
I love this stuff
Im 56 cannot use soap on my face. This creamy lotion leaves my face moist and clean and smells delicious.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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Who Do You Think You Are?: Ashley Judd Vs. Hip Hop?
April 11, 2011 02:00 PM by Shayla Perry
In her new memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet," Ashley Judd, who was featured on the season finale of NBC's Who Do You Think You Are?, makes many shocking revelations about her childhood, including claims of sexual abuse and neglect. Now, it's being reported that the actress and humanitarian also had some pretty harsh words for the hip-hop community in her book, calling the genre "rape music," and singling out artists like Snoop Dogg and P. Diddy for their charity work, which she feels is hypocritical.
"YouthAIDS created hip, public service announcements for TV and radio using popular local and international celebrities and athletes and was participating in the MTV World AIDS Day 'Staying Alive' concerts," Ashley Judd writes in her memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet."
"Along with other performers, YouthAIDS was supported by rap and hip-hop artists like Snoop Dogg and P. Diddy to spread the message … um, who? Those names were a red flag," adds the actress, who was recently featured on NBC's Who Do You Think You Are? "As far as I'm concerned, most rap and hip-hop music – with its rape culture and insanely abusive lyrics and depictions of girls and women as 'ho's' – is the contemporary soundtrack of misogyny."
In response to Ashley Judd's comments about hip-hop, Roots drummer Questlove took to his Twitter page to write about the actress and her recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
"hmmm. at least i got my answer as to why ash judd didn't give us so much as a nod on her last visit. im a criminal [sic]," writes the drummer and hip-hop icon. "EVERY genre of music has elements of violence," Questlove continued. "It speaks MORE volumes that in rap only a certain side gets promoted."
We're sure this hip-hop battle won't be ending anytime soon!
Ashley Judd's memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet," is in stores now.
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1. Tell me about yourself:
This is probably the most commonly asked question asked. The best way to address it is by preparing a small speech before you go into the interview. Make sure it does not sound like you rehearsed it. Limit it to work related subjects unless you are asked about something specific. You can talk about some of your accomplishment at other jobs.
2. What happened with your last job?
This is a question that can be tough to answer. What ever you do, don't bring up issues with supervision and never speak about your previous co-workers or the company. Stay positive and talk about how you left to find career growth and other opportunities.
3. What is your experience related to this job?
Here you want to mention some of the skills that relate to this job. If its customer service, tell them how you have solved customers problems in previous jobs and things like that.
4. What would your previous boss or co-workers say about you?
Here is a good place to show work reference letters. You can also quote your co workers with things like, "They always said I was a hard worker and a team player…" Be creative.
5. What do you know about this organization?
The best way to answer this question is by doing your homework before the interview. Look up the company website or any other source of information about the company. You don't have to memorize their last news conference but be sure you are informed. You dont want to be asked this and have nothing to say, talk about an awkward moment.
6. Why are you interested in working for our company?
Your research on the previous question and some common sense ideas should help you answer this one. Let them know that you are looking to grow a career into a great organization like their and mention some of the important points about them.
7. What kind of salary are you looking for?
This is a a packed question. Of course the employer wants to catch you off-guard and use your nerve's to get you in low. Instead of answering, flip the question back to them by saying something like, Can you tell me the range for this position? Then use your experiences and skills to sell yourself to the top of the range.


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We all love farmers markets for their fresh ingredients and artisan foods. Yet finding time to visit during their often-limited operating hours or remembering to bring cash can be a challenge.
It's the Edible Exchange Market to the rescue. More than a market, the Scottsdale enterprise operates as a "food hub," designed to connect local boutique food producers and crafters with shoppers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
As an extra convenience, the store operates on barter credit, meaning a loaf of bread can be had for, say, the trade of a new pair of loafers.
Located on Via de Ventura between Pima and Hayden roads, the market is tucked inside the offices of the Barter Group, which launched the Edible Exchange concept last year, as an additional trading category within its bartering system.
The Barter Group is a membership-based program that began in 1978 to allow participants to exchange their goods and services throughout a wide network. As members provide services or products to other members, a dollar amount goes into an account, and the businesses can then spend that credit with any other members. The Edible Exchange idea was to allow food producers like beef ranchers to trade meats for such other services as, perhaps, tractor repair.
The idea was expanded this year, when the on-site market opened and when Food Truck Wednesdays debuted.
Barter members can be virtually any business. For example, Scottsdale cupcake bakery Butter & Me has traded confections for electrical work and tree maintenance. For the market only, owner Lori Baker accepts Barter Group points for purchases, but also cash customers.
Products vary on the shelves and in the refrigerator cases in a room accented with a crystal chandelier, and customers must place orders for perishables like fresh milk, buttermilk, cream, cinnamon rolls and bread every week on Monday for pickup in the market on Thursday or Friday.
Staples include grass-fed beef, honey, hummus, pita chips, salad dressings, tomato sauce and yogurt, alongside more unexpected items such as Alaskan salmon, baba ghannoug, bison and za'atar spice.
Items are local as much as possible, including Urban olive oils and balsamic vinegars from Phoenix, Udder Delights ice cream from Gilbert and Goosebump Cookies of Phoenix.
Details: The Edible Exchange Market, 8700 E Via de Ventura, Suite 205, Scottsdale. 480-443-0322, edibleexchange.com.