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Last Christmas marked the third year that Em Hart's nearest and dearest received the "Team Pretty Bake" hamper. Wrapped in a fresh, gingham tea towel and tied with brown string, the 2010 edition did not disappoint. Medical researcher by day, food blogger and obsessive baker by night, Hart's home-made hampers are a generous annual assortment of goodies conjured from the recipes of her favourite chefs.
Stephanie Alexander's sesame-coriander dukkah might feature, and Greg Malouf's baharat mix. Last year there was tomato-chilli jam and home-made granola, too. Sweet tooths were not forgotten with florentines, triple-ginger cookies, macarons, treacle pecan caramels and panforte thrown in for good measure. But the icing on the cake, Hart says, was her home-made vanilla extract.
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"People who enjoy baking particularly loved that." Fresh vanilla beans were preserved in bottles of vodka from late August. By Christmas, the heady concoction was ready to be poured into Alice In Wonderland-esque bottles (bought in bulk one year from a wholesale glassware company).
Across Victoria people like Em Hart are preparing for this year's great Christmas cook-off. Some bake, harvest and preserve Christmas gifts because they find it more meaningful, or enjoyable, than hitting department stores, bookshops or the internet to find gifts.
Hart, 29, says baking like this began as a therapeutic pastime. She started her teamprettybake blog in 2008 after her fiance died. Three years on and the cooking is a little less about therapy and a bit more about experimentation; the Christmas hampers exemplify the year's kitchen adventures (the successful ones, at least). "There's a bit of expectation now," Hart says of the hampers. "People can't wait to see what's in them. I love cooking and I enjoy sharing. It's lovely to see the reaction."
Hart says that when a gift reflects the giver, everyone gets something out of the process. Andrew Sutherland agrees. His family — wife Deb and sons Tas and Gus — literally stamp themselves onto the Christmas gifts they produce in their Hawthorn backyard; pots of pungent honey collected from their own beehives. The packaging is another work of art.
"In the corners [of the label] are our initials . . . The 3122 is our postcode and S285 our beekeeping registration," explains Sutherland.
He collects the honey (40-50 kilograms, twice a year) while Deb and the kids filter and decant it into jars, many of them bought at garage sales and returned when empty by relatives and friends keen for their share of next season's bounty. Sutherland says it is a "messy, sticky process with lots of faffing about," but there's no denying the pleasure his family derives from it each year.
Far less sticky, but arguably more raucous, is Jess Baillie's traditional shortbread bake-off. Each December, when the weather is right to handle the six-or-so kilograms of butter required to make 60 rounds of shortbread, the Baillie clan of Warburton gathers. The tradition goes back four generations.
"My poppa's father was a baker in Scotland," Jess says. These days Jess, her parents, brother Gabriel and Auntie Nance (Gran died a little while ago) make the shortbread.
"When we all get together it is usually in the evening as it's too hot in the day. We bake late into the night for three-to-four nights running. It really does herald the coming of Christmas," she says.
The Baillie shortbread recipe is a closely guarded secret. Jess says she will be disowned if she shares it with Epicure readers. But each year the rounds, decorated with a press and carefully packaged, make their way to grateful recipients across the state.
Family history also plays a part in the gifts Pip Lincolne distributes to friends and customers each year; she draws on her grandmother's ginger beer recipe to spread Christmas cheer — about 20 litres of cheer, to be precise.
Lincolne, owner of Fitzroy craft store Meet Me at Mike's, says the ginger beer reminds her of summers spent sipping "Nanna Icky's" fizzy concoction at a beach shack at Tinderbox south of Hobart.
Lincolne likes the idea of her three children growing up with similar, ginger-soaked memories, although the actual brewing is a solo endeavour. "I like to take all the credit," she says.
"It's delicious, not as super-sweet as the supermarket varieties [and] it has a certain nostalgic charm; a sort of Enid Blyton 'lashings and lashings of ginger beer'."
Lesley Trumble and Nell White have been running their own Christmas cook-off for about five years. Friends since their first day at Melbourne University together in 1973, this weekend in November is more about spending quality time together than cooking, though there's plenty of that.
The fruits of their labours include jams, tomato chutney, kasundi, cordials, sweet breads and biscuits. Says White, a documentary producer from North Fitzroy: "We do all the shopping and spend the rest of the day cooking. We gossip, and solve the problems of the world."
Ingredients will be a little easier to come by this year, as Trumble recently bought an old orchard in the Warby Ranges with nearly 100 established fruit trees. An acquisition of chooks, says Trumble, means lemon butter will be added to the gift-giving list this year.
Of course, many have the best of intentions but don't always hit the mark. On the prowl for suitable foodie gift stories, we encountered many tales of woe: never-opened jars of chutney left to wither in the far, far reaches of a relative's pantry; strawberry jam so runny it was re-christened "sauce".
Without mentioning names, there was even this gem, sent via email. "One year we bought little chocolates and put them in decorative pots and they got infested with ants. Instead of chucking them out we just wiped the ants off. Merry Christmas."
Surely, though, a home-made jar of chutney or a bottle of Nanna Icky's ginger beer is never less than warmly received? At the very least, as they say, it is the thought that counts.
Homemade goodies for the Christmas gift basket.
Lesley Trumble's tomato chutney
Nanna Icky's ginger beer (recipe by Pip Lincolne)
Angela's onion jam (Lesley Trumble and Nell White use this Caroline Velik recipe, published in Epicure in 2008. They say it is always a winner. Caroline Velik recommended it be eaten with cheese, or dolloped on sausages.)


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The Cuban Economy: A Current Evaluation and Proposals for Necessary Policy Changes
Politicians, social scientists and general readers have noted in both Cuban andinternational academic forums and periodicals that the well-being enjoyed by the Cuban people in the 1980s has been seriously compromised since the economic crisis of the 1990s. Even for the most skeptical of observers it is clear that this worsening of conditions can be attributed not only to external factors, such as the breakup of the international socialist system, the tightening of the US blockade, and the worldwide economic crisis suffered by underdeveloped countries, but also to internal factors that have kept the country from taking full advantage of the human and material potential available on the island.Although Cuba is currently experiencing an economic recovery from the collapsein GDP in the mid 1990s following the collapse of its ties with the Socialist Bloc, it continues to maintain high import coefficients due to longstanding structural.
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- Heigh-ho Heigh"-ho (h[imac]"-h[=o]), interj. An exclamation of surprise, joy, dejection, uneasiness, weariness, etc. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
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Heigh-Ho — is a song from Walt Disney s 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . It is sung by the group of seven dwarfs as they work at a mine with diamonds and rubies.The other Dwarf Chorus songs are Bluddle Uddle Um Dum and The Silly Song … Wikipedia
heigh-ho — 1550s, exclamation to express yawning, sighing, etc … Etymology dictionary
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heigh-ho — I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ interjection Etymology: heigh + ho used typically to express boredom, weariness, or sadness and sometimes to serve as a cry of encouragement II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) : flicker III … Useful english dictionary
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In the middle of a horse paddock a mile or so due south of stone mountain park.
I was very worried as I set out for this geohash that it was going to be a no-trespassing award. I was hoping that I was wrong.
I had asked my girlfriend earlier in they day if she would like to take a drive out past Stone Mountain Park. Since today is actually a good weather day, she agreed. It is still kind of cold but it is bright and sunny.
We all piled into the car and headed out. We took the scenic route around the mountain and the kids enjoyed the view.
As the eTrex was counting down the few remaining tenths of a mile, my fears soon became realized. The hash spot is still inside a fenced off area and there IS a horse inside it. I pulled into the driveway anyway.
As I parked the car, I could see a man in the yard for what looked like he was doing some kind of maintenance. I walked up and introduced myself and explained Geohashing a bit. I gave him the short version. I told him that I probably already knew the answer but asked if I could have permission to make it to the hash spot.
He said that he didn't see any reason why not. I was shocked that he said that. I asked if it was okay for the kids to. He said sure. He also said that the horse would probably avoid us when we walked inside of the fence.
I got the kids out of the car and we all walked to the gate. I guess the horse is not afraid of children and decided to come over. Well, the kids became afraid of the horse and I was the only one to make the last 50 feet to the geohash spot.
The owner had some hay out to give to the horse and the kids did pick some of it up but became afraid when the horse opened her mouth to take it.
I took a few picture of the horse and the kids. We then all thanked the home owner for letting us take pictures. We then all piled back into the car and headed back to Norcross.
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WHEN techno-pundits smugly foresee the end of books - the ones printed with ink on paper - they love to marvel at their shiny new tablets with virtually endless downloads. The Mesopotamians would scoff at our beloved technology for its fragility. The tablets they collected were made of sun-dried clay, inscribed with writing called cuneiform, with no need for upgrades, power sockets, batteries or antivirus software.
Those tablets - dirt-cheap, to be sure - have endured for thousands of years.
British archaeologist Austen Henry Layard first excavated clay tablets from the royal palace of Nineveh, Iraq, in 1847. By 1932, more than 30,000 tablets and fragments of great importance had been recovered. They had been buried in the ruins since 612BC when Nineveh was destroyed by invaders: ironically, the burning of the library was what preserved them, the intense fires baking the clay to rock-hardness. It's hard to imagine today's technology - an iPad or a Kindle - enduring for even a fraction of that time.
Archaeologist Sarah Collins, the British Museum's early Mesopotamia curator, puts our prized technology firmly in perspective when she describes these precursors to books, the ancient libraries where they were stacked on shelves and in baskets, and how the culture in which they were produced forms the backbone of our civilisation.
At Melbourne Museum, where some of these tablets, massive stone wall reliefs, statues, jewellery, ceramics and other gorgeous objects are being installed for an exhibition called The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, we see how this legendary region with its great centres of civilisation - Sumer, Assyria and the city-state of Babylon - was indeed the cradle of our own societies, a fertile crescent for more than just early experiments with agriculture. Through a series of significant periods in Mesopotamia's long, complex history, we see those centres at their peaks.
The writing on the tablets Collins describes, for example, dates to 3300BC but it wasn't until much later that Ashurbanipal, an Assyrian king born in 685BC, began amassing them at two palaces, including the ill-fated library at Nineveh. He was extraordinary for his time, Collins says, not only because he was literate and scholarly but for the way he sent scribes out into the empire to gather or make copies of texts on medicine, maths, history and astronomy.
Human knowledge, as far as we know, was being systematically collected for the first time.
All in a land that, today, is known as Iraq: war-torn, plundered and archaeological treasures looted or destroyed. In her mind, the place has multiple layers: as Iraq, with its desperate problems, and as part of ancient Mesopotamia.
The story goes back a long way - by as early as 6000BC, Mesopotamia already had inhabitants in villages who were farming and raising animals. Collins says that because northern Mesopotamia had adequate rainfall, the earliest experiments in agriculture happened there, while in the arid south (Sumer), the rivers Tigris and Euphrates tended to flood, depositing large amounts of silt making the place incredibly fertile.
The main duties of kings and rulers was to have canals built for irrigation, so people began to work together, building channels and canals. ''In cuneiform,'' Collins says, ''there are possibly more words to do with irrigation than with anything else.'' More organisation led to specialisation of tasks, and thus directly to the invention of writing because the temple organisations, which controlled the estates and workers, needed to keep track of everything.
In a precursor of contemporary technology, memory was no longer adequate: the wedge-shaped marks of cuneiform were first used for bookkeeping to account for trade and workers' rations. We had started to outsource our capacity to remember things. Starting as pictographic symbols, cuneiform could not at first convey abstract ideas or literature, but swiftly became a complicated script of more than 600 signs by about 3000BC.
Astonishing things happened - cities, with complex social, religious and economic structures appeared. It must have been an extraordinary transformation for humankind, moving from disparate communities to a version of urban life.
''Very swiftly, there was a surge of growth between 5000BC and 3000BC,'' Collins says. ''Suddenly in 3200BC you get what is recognised as a city - people living together with administrative organisations, with laws, rules and regulation, people are being paid … It was a big development in human history.''
In contrast with the bookkeeping, some of the tablets from Ashurbanipal's library dating to Sumerian times were works of fiction, which were probably first transmitted orally, Collins says. Such stories were believed to have either come directly from the gods, or to have been divinely inspired. As they mutated over the centuries, explaining people's relationships to the gods, their place in the world, or how the seasons were created, such ancient masterpieces as the Flood or Creation stories or the epic tale of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality were set down.
''Before excavations in the mid-19th century and before cuneiform's decipherment, our Western understanding was that we inherited civilisation from the Greeks,'' Collins says. ''Now we can see, especially with the cuneiform's continuing decipherment, there was an earlier basis for a lot of these progressions, innovations and stories.''
One of those achievements relates to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In our imaginations, those gardens are a vision of grandeur, lushness and extraordinary engineering. Various stories describe them as being suspended from above or cascading on terraces but, according to Collins, their location is unknown - they may even be apocryphal.
Even so, because Babylon was the world's first notable city it so impressed the Greeks that when the so-called ''father of history'', Herodotus, visited, the Hanging Gardens made it onto his list of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Collins has included in the exhibition an Assyrian relief from Nineveh showing a luxurious hillside landscape watered by an aqueduct. Another tablet lists plants, probably kept in a kitchen garden. Collins says that because the cornerstone of the economy was irrigation, it is plausible that the Hanging Gardens existed, despite a lack of archaeological evidence.
The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia shows that the imagination is indispensable - especially as we try to envisage the lives of those early, civilised people who bequeathed us so much.
■The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia is at Melbourne Museum, May 4-October 7. museumvictoria.com.au


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What We Didn't Like: No protection for removable media or for devices connected through FireWire or PCMCIA. Crashed in testing. Minor glitches in user interface.
What You Should Know: Secure it Easy prevents data theft by thieves using iPods or other USB devices. It doesn't, however, stop them from using removable media or devices connected through FireWire or PCMCIA. It looks good, but for the price, it should do more.
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What We Liked: Sleek design. Distortion-free, even at maximum volume.
What We Didn't Like: Poor sound quality; weak subwoofer. Headphone and line-in jacks seem cheaply made. Cloth on speakers collects dust easily. Headphone jack emits hum.
What You Should Know: Even at a bargain price, poor sound quality and design flaws make it hard to recommend these speakers.
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What We Liked: Roomy touch screen. Built-in document editing.
What We Didn't Like: Huge, chunky profile. No camera. Noisy keyboard. Poor voice quality. Middling performance.
What You Should Know: The i-mate JAQ brings nothing new to the table and costs too much, even for an unlocked smartphone.
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What We Liked: Scans very quickly.
What We Didn't Like: Performed poorly in spyware removal and blocking tests; produced false positives. Spyware removal can kill other processes, including Windows Explorer and SpyEraser itself. Forces you to make judgments based on cryptic, sometimes misleading pop-ups.
What You Should Know: SpyEraser is a danger to itself and to others. It's poor at removing existing spyware, sometimes killing innocent processes, and it's even worse at keeping systems from getting infected in the first place. Look elsewhere for spyware protection.
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What We Liked: 1.5GB memory card. High-capacity battery.
What We Didn't Like: Small icons requiring use of stylus. Lack of keyboard. Limited vocabulary.
What You Should Know: The product will undoubtedly improve over time, but for now, there are better units available at the same or lower price.
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Stan Van Gundy has wasted no time tinkering with the Detroit Pistons roster and two more moves came today. The Pistons released Peyton Siva and Josh Harrellson to make room on the roster for some new faces.
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With the Pistons drafting Spencer Dinwiddie and adding D.J. Augustin through free agency there just wasn't room for Siva on the roster. Siva was drafted two years ago in the second round, and has really never broken in to the rotation in Detroit. Even if the Pistons don't get much from Dinwiddie this season Augustin is clearly an upgrade over Siva, and will provide some outside shooting that just isn't in Siva's game.
Last season in Chicago Augustin was a steadying force for the Bulls after they lost Derrick Rose. Augustin was the scoring punch the Bulls were sorely lacking offensively, and did a nice job coming off the bench. He struggles defensively, but will lead the second unit, and take away some of the scoring pressure from the starters.
Harrellson just wasn't needed after the signing of Aaron Gray. SVG likes a more traditional, big center that plays close to the basket. Something that doesn't fit in to Harrellson's game. Gray will be able to come in and play defense when Andre Drummond needs a breather or has foul trouble.
Harrellson's departure will also pave the way for veteran Caron Butler to join the Pistons, another guy that fits the Stan Van Gundy mold. At this stage in his career Butler has become much more of a spot up shooter, and will be able to help space the floor like most of the other new Pistons. Last year Butler shot 44% from deep while scoring just under 10 points per night for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both are solid numbers for a role player, and if Butler can replicate them in Detroit the Pistons will have gotten a steal.
Van Gundy hasn't made a huge splash, and the Greg Monroe situation still hasn't been worked out, but his series of small moves have already made the Pistons better. SVG has ditched youth for more established talent. The upside may be lower, but there is no doubting the proven track record of the new veterans the Pistons have brought in.
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Year Opened: 1991
Capacity: 40,615
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U.S. Cellular Field opened in 1991 to mixed reviews from the White Sox faithful. It replaced Comiskey Park which had lots of history and a cozy feel to it. The new �Comiskey Park� has hosted the All Star Game (2003) and a World Series (2005) yet isn�t held in the same reverence as other Major League parks. In its nearly quarter century of existence, the stadium has undergone a major renovation including taking out rows from the upper deck and changing the seating color scheme from blue to green.
There is a certain working class feel to U.S. Cellular Field, from the neighborhood that surrounds it to the fans who attend games there. There aren�t many frills at the park, few scenic views, and the fans are a no nonsense bunch. That�s the general vibe on the south side of Chicago and the fans seem to like it that way.
The White Sox have been in existence since 1901 but success and history have been limited. They were one of the dominant teams of the first two decades of the 1900�s. World series titles in 1906 and 1917 as well as AL pennants in 1901 and 1919. After the Black Sox scandal in 1919, they went to only one World Series in 86 years. After not winning a world series title for 88 years, a title finally came to the south side in 2005.
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Each area is rated from 0 to 5 stars with 5 being the best. The overall composite score is the "FANFARE Score".
If you are a foodie, Chicago is the right city for you and U.S. Cellular Field won't disappoint. Food choices for any taste or appetite can be had here. Standard ballpark fare is offered in multiple locations throughout the park. Food options such as hot dogs, nachos, and French fries are cheaper than the MLB average. A basic Bobaks hot dog in some places around the park go for just $3.75. Load up on condiments and it can be a cheap ballpark meal.
French fries seem to be the latest trend at MLB stadiums and the Irish nachos are a real treat, and fit the Irish community on the South Side. Fries, sour cream, bacon, and chives in a kelly green white sox helmet make it seem like you are eating loaded potato skins.
Another potato treat which will cure any hunger is the loaded baked potato. You get your choice of chicken carnita, beef barbacoa, or bacon as well as your choice of toppings. I went with the chicken as well as all available toppings. It was very tasty and almost more than I could handle. For $7.50, it was well worth it.
Another must have is the smoked sausage found at various areas around the concourse. Cheap and basic, yet so good. A plump sausage grilled in front of you with your choice of grilled onion or grilled sauerkraut. For $5.50, it is a meal by itself.
Unique offerings at U.S. Cellular Field are offered in many areas as well. Beggars Pizza is offered for $5.50 a slice, and quality toppings and ingredients are used. Most parks use Dominoes, Little Caesars, or some other ubiquitous pizza chain, but Beggars is worth the price spent.
There are a few kinds of cheesesteaks offered including a pastrami cheesesteak. Bacon on a stick is another treat offered. It seems pricey for what it is but looks and smells good.
The most notoriously hyped concession offering is a twelve scoop, three and a half pound ice cream sundae. Designed to be casually eaten, I imagine some fans have gone solo and challenged themselves to devour this massive dish. There are many gluten free options as well.
For fans who are thirsty, there are many beverage stands around the park. Pepsi products are the soda of choice and range from $4.50-$5.50. Beers range from $6.50-$9. There is a Beers of the Midwest stand, but it seems like a lumping of craft brews stand in one place as Lagunitas Brewing and others at the stand encompass North America, not just the Midwest. There are a couple of Leinenkugels stands that will mix and match various Leinenkugel beers to make combinations such as a honey bear (honey weiss and berry weiss).
The concession lines aren't long, but there are much better options downstairs than there are upstairs. If you have a ticket for the upper deck, try to get your food before heading up to your seat.
If you are here for the atmosphere at the park, you may want to head nine miles north to Wrigley Field. The view facing the outfield features a highway and apartments across interstate 94. When sitting in the upper deck on a clear day, Lake Michigan is visible. A view of the Chicago skyline would be ideal. There are very few obstructed views at U.S. Cellular Field but the seating pitch feels steep, especially in the upper deck. Even after taking out multiple rows of the upper deck, one feels as if they need mountain climbing gear to scale the stairs in the 500 level. Seats in the 100 level are comparable to those in any in MLB.
One huge drawback to the park is the lack of being able to move around from level to level. Ticket holders in the 500 level rarely can go down to the 100 level due to the configuration of the stadium. There are security guards checking tickets at the 100 level gates to ensure this policy is enforced. For games with light attendance, the guards seem to not be at their post or look the other way. For popular games such as winning teams or weekend games, your ticket will be checked. One way to get around this is getting a shoppers pass as there are items sold downstairs that aren't available upstairs.
The White Sox have made an effort to try and create a family atmosphere. A fundamentals gaming area is a big hit with children and families. The White Sox hall of fame statues throughout the lower concourse are fun and interesting to see. This does bear repeating, a lower level ticket allows you to see a whole lot more. The concourses are wider and you have access to the whole stadium. An upper deck ticket, not so much.
Let's face it. The location of the park doesn't do this place any favors. Bordered on the east side by the Dan Ryan Expressway (I90/I94) and parking lots surrounding the stadium, it feels like a suburban park in the middle of a city. People seem to arrive and leave in a quick manner. U.S. Cellular Field is in the Armour Square/Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. It's a working class neighborhood. Older, gritty, and close knit. It's a place where you wouldn't want to venture too far off the beaten path without knowing your surroundings.
There are some good restaurants and bars nearby. Buffalo Wings and Rings is located four blocks west of the park and has free parking and a shuttle to the game. The free parking of course is valid only with a game ticket and they watch this closely. Cork and Kerry is another good choice before a game and is two blocks north of the stadium.
The best bet for the adventurer is Schaller's Pump. It's an eight block hike from the stadium, but their food is good and the prices are fair. Everything on their menu tastes like how your mom or grandmother cooked. It has the feel of a small town dive bar inside and the same people have owned it for many years. The restaurant has been open since 1881 and the place is a Chicago icon. Be sure to get there early as it fills up quick.
If you are a fan of Chinese food, there are some great places in Chinatown, one CTA red line stop north of 35th Street. There are few hotels in close proximity of the stadium. Most travelers will stay in the suburbs where the prices are cheaper or splurge and stay downtown.
Fans at U.S. Cellular Field are passionate yet inviting. Unless you are a Cubs fan, most fans in opposing jerseys are welcome with some gentle ribbing or conversation, especially with division rivals. The knowledge of the game here is top notch and you are just as likely to chat up an eight year old as you are a 70 year old nun in the bleachers. There aren't any signature chants here but the fans seem into the game during the whole duration.
Access to the stadium is pretty simple whether it's driving or mass transit. The red line CTA trains drop you within a block of the stadium and the green line CTA trains stop within blocks of the stadium. Simply put, there is no reason to not go to Sox games due to traffic. For fans coming from the north or south, taking the CTA to Sox games is a no brainer. For fans wanting to drive, it is an easy off easy on drive from interstates 90 and 94. There are multiple bus routes to the stadium as well as cabs and other modes of transportation.
For those that drive, there are plenty of parking lots close to the ballpark. Adjacent lots are pricey but the convenience is huge. It is suggested to plot your exit before you park. If parking on the north side of the stadium near 31st or 33rd Streets, you can drive north after the game and avoid the traffic. Parking south or west of the stadium could pose some long wait times.
It is worth mentioning again in terms of access: If you have a ticket in the 500 level, it is tough to get the main 100 level concourse. Consider spending more and getting a lower level seat. Your game experience will be better.
The White Sox offer some great discounts on Sundays and non-desirable game days. Family days are featured on Sundays with discounted parking and discounts on select tickets. The game day promotions staff does a great job with giveaways. There are few money making giveaways such as bobbleheads. However, there are more thought provoking giveaways such as jerseys, hats, and other team merchandise. If taking mass transit, the total gameday experience can be a cheap and thrifty day at the ballpark. Also, plan to have a quick meal at the park as the prices are among the cheapest in the majors, and the food is better than most ballparks.
The variety of food earns a couple points here. The giveaways are worth another point. The exploding scoreboard and nod to history at old Comiskey Park are worth another point. Visiting home plate at old Comiskey Park brings one back to the era where Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Shoeless Joe Jackson patrolled the field.
U.S. Cellular Field was the last stadium to be built before the retro stadium craze started in 1992 with Oriole Park at Camden Yards. There aren't many memorable features about the park outside of the exploding scoreboard in center field. Entering the stadium makes you feel like entering a library or old government building with a courtyard in the middle. That being said, there are lots of great food options, the fans are passionate, and the El train takes you right to the stadium. If fans can look past the design flaws, lack of anything to do around the park, and lack of character from the park, it is a decent place to watch a game.
Attended a day game at US Cellular Field Yesterday, the weather wasnt the best 50 degrees and a cons
Attended a day game at US Cellular Field Yesterday, the weather wasnt the best 50 degrees and a constant rain, but besides that an enjoyable experience. The stadium is quite easy to reach from the "L", making for easy get to and getaway once the game is over. Have to give the fans a 5 out of 5 since even through the heavy rain the majority of fans never left thier seats.The food is great, if you go have to try the dog with fried onions one of the best things I've ever consumed in my life. The out of park entertainment Paul is pretty right on with, bring your walking shoes. But overall I have to say despite the weather have to give this ballpark experience a 4 out of 5.
by pderrick | Apr 26, 2010 06:27 AM
It\'s easy to forget that this team won it all just a few short years ago in 2005. Unfortunately wit
It's easy to forget that this team won it all just a few short years ago in 2005. Unfortunately with so much attention paid to the team on the North side of town, that's just the way it is in Chicago. The Cell was built right before teams started getting creative with their new parks; as such it's a big building with little character. The neighborhood surrounding offers little. I do enjoy the option for tailgates that many city parks lack; since there is an abundance of parking lots here, you'll find lots of fans grilling and playing bags before games. And White Sox fans are die-hard, so the energy in the park is good.
by jonah | Apr 27, 2010 09:34 AM
Although Chinese food isn\'t available in the park, it can be brought in. The policy at the park is
Although Chinese food isn't available in the park, it can be brought in. The policy at the park is to allow food to be brought in, provided that it's not in a hard container. We've been turned away when trying to bring in food in Tupperware. But we've been allowed in with food that we brought from Chinatown, provided that it was in the cardboard box containers. It works with any food. We bring sandwiches and fruit in plastic bags - no problem.
by zeker434 | Oct 07, 2010 07:04 PM
Level Selection
Hi Paul - Question about the level selection. If I got a ticket to say the 500 level, would I still be able to walk around the 100 level and see all the wonderful things you talked about? Or, does the stadium restrict entry to levels based on your ticket (like Dodger Stadim)? Thanks.
by megminard | May 06, 2011 11:02 PM
RE: Level Selection
Nope. If you get a 500 level ticket, then you're restricted to the 500 level - not a good thing.
by paul | May 06, 2011 11:49 PM
blue seats
The two blue seats in the outfield represent where the home runs landed from Paul Konerko and Scott Podsednik hit home runs during the 2005 World Series run.
by fookayooka | May 24, 2011 04:49 PM
RE: blue seats
That's cool...I didn't know about those. I'll have to check that out the next time I'm at the park. Where are they?
by paul | May 24, 2011 07:21 PM
RE: blue seats
I believe one is in left center and the other is in right field. Not exactly sure which sections, though. I do know that the left center one is in a section fairly close to the batter's eye.
by BelugasandBHawks | Apr 14, 2012 09:47 AM
Bullpen Sports Bar
Just thought I would a few things to the article.
1. The Bullpen Sports Bar is located in the right field under the seats and behind the fence. Opens early before the game and a great place to watch BP and maybe get a ball.
2. The new(er) Bacardi Sports Bar is now open across the street from the Stadium and is fun. Has outdoor and indoor seating and a ton of TV's inside. Bar and grill food, and drinks can be pricey but typical for stadium bar.
3. Also next door to the bar is the new two level fan shop for all Chicago sports (moslty Sox).
4. Lastly, a simple piece of advice for anyone heading to game in 2013, the red line (transit) that drops you off right next to the stadium will be under construction at some point this year and likely not open. The green line is another 4-5 blocks down and is usuable. I am sure that the organizaiton will have other ideas in place for fans that typically take the red line.
by mitch1674 | Mar 01, 2013 03:19 PM
Love this park
With the Sox being my favorite team I guess I'm biased saying that this is my favorite ballpark. The atmosphere at a Sox game is always entertaining and the food is the best in the majors. The outfield concourse is always a good spot to hang out and talk baseball with fans, sit in the bleachers and you're guaranteed to have a good time.
To add to what Mitch was saying about the red line it will be closing on May 19th and will be closed until October, it will be closed from the Cermak-Chinatown station to 95th. The red line will be using the green line tracks and go to 63rd and Ashland where the green line normal goes, the green line will only be going to Cottage Grove.
by chicagowhitesox91 | Mar 17, 2013 11:47 PM
Red Line Closing
Thanks for sharing that info on the red line shutting down. Wow, that is going to cause a lot of problems for commuters from the south side. The green line still works for fans who don't want to drive for games. The walk is a bit further, but not unreasonably so. Good news for parking revenue for the Sox though. Also, fans should keep in mind that the Cell has some of the best tailgating in MLB, so that can be worth the parking cost if you plan to arrive early and make a day of it.
by paul | Mar 19, 2013 11:34 AM
Red Line is reopen
The Red Line is open again. The Dan Ryan Branch was completely rebuilt in those five months that it was shut down and provides a much faster trip to and from 95th than before.
The Green Line is actually three blocks from the ballpark, it runs in an alley between State and Wabash.
by chicagowhitesox91 | Dec 03, 2013 09:30 PM
What game day atmosphere?
Much like Miller Park in Milwaukee, the atmosphere outside of Comiskey Park (I will never refer to this stadium by it's new "corporate name" - sorry, I'm old school like that) is rather bland. There's not much around the stadium per se and it's not like you get a nice view of Chicago from the stadium (I wonder if it would've been too much to have home field positioned where fans behind home plate can get a nice view of Chicago's iconic skyline).
I will say that accessing the stadium via the L is much better at Comiskey than at Wrigley. The 35th/Sox station is more spacious than the Addison station, though it can get a little crowded after games.
With that said, if you ever get a chance to hit Chicago when the Cubs and White Sox are playing on the same day - especially when the Cubs play during the day and the Sox play at night - do it. I got to do that three years ago and look forward to doing it again this summer (though it will be Sox playing a day game and Cubs at night).
by ctrabs0114 | Apr 23, 2014 11:34 PM
Nice place to see a game
I've read other comments that talk about the area surrounding US Cellular Field. I agree it is pretty much a wasteland. That said, I really like the inside of the ballpark. It does not have any "quirky" features but it is a very nice place to watch a game. I have attended games after it was first opened and after the renovation. Very nice improvement.
by Steve1964 | Oct 18, 2014 06:31 AM
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There's a bit of an edge at U.S. Cellular Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, that is difficult to explain without the use of some cliche like "blue-collar." Nothing that I am able to think of adequately describes the feeling inside a White Sox game, so I'll just leave it there, with an edge.
This "edge" translates to the fans as an energetic baseball-focused experience. The food is some of the best in the Major Leagues, the concourses are wide, and the fans are true. There's everything you are looking for. And in many ways it is the antithesis of the northern neighbor at Wrigley Field.
It's an eminently walkable stadium, as long as you have 100 level tickets. This is my major criticism of the Cell. The experience from the 500 Level is so vastly different (read: worse), and segregated from the outstanding experience found in the lower section. It's more than just the view that is better on the lower concourse; it is also the food selection, ability to circumnavigate the entire stadium, and even the quality of the restrooms. This is definitely a stadium to spring for the pricier seats if you are able.
Many long-time White Sox fans continue to refer to the park as Comiskey, but when U.S. Cellular Field is referred to as "The Cell," it conjures up images of a dark and foreboding fortress. This image does not do the park justice. It is a wide open structure with great sight lines and large concourses that will be enjoyed by most fans of the great sport of baseball.
The best part of the new Comiskey (why I insist on calling it Comiskey, when its namesake, early 1900's owner Charles Comiskey. was a fantastic jerk is beyond me) is what so many criticize it for. It has great sightlines, a huge, walkable concourse with great field views, and is essentially a more recent Kaufmann field. I like that, as it's not pretending to be something it's not, just a good place to see a ball game.
Went to the cell this past weekend for the first time. The ball park is really easy to get to, just hop on the red line. They have good food and big beers... makes for a great night any day of the week. Also I was lucky enough to be there for the Friday night fireworks and watch Andruw Jones smoke a fastball to left for the walk off homerun
Went to the cell this past weekend for the first time. The ball park is really easy to get to, just hop on the red line. They have good food and big beers... makes for a great night any day of the week. Also I was lucky enough to be there for the Friday night fireworks and watch Andruw Jones smoke a fastball to left for the walk off homerun
I really enjoying going here for games. Being able to hop on the Red Line and get delivered to the field is a huge plus. I've had some great food here (corn cup is a must) and haven't ever had a bad view regardless of where I've sat.
The Cell is a pretty bland stadium, and the upper-deck seats are not good for anyone with a fear of heights. That said, it's easy to get to on the red line and the tailgating is great. Not something you find at a lot of other baseball venues. I was there on opening day a few years back and t was a blast.
Saw my beloved Tigers play the Sox on 9/13 (night game) and 9/14/11 (day game). I went with my wife for the night game and highly recommend club seats for a "date night" (we were in section 316). Outfield bleachers were fine for the next day and I recommend these for a game with the buddies or family. If you are cheering on a visiting team get a seat around section 105 near the opposing bullpen. You can get right next to your favorite pitchers. The food is top-notch for stadium grub, better than what I have had at either Wrigley or Soldier Field.
I may be one of the only people in the world that actually enjoys this place more than Wrigley but I do. Wrigley has great history and and great fans but I think "The Cell" is the better park. I have only been to Wrigley once as well as "The Cell" once so I'll try not to be harsh and chalk it up to just being more impressed with "The Cell". Wrigley definitely has the better neighborhood though one of the best in all of sports.
I�ll say this much for U.S. Cellular Field: it is the perfect complement to the Chicago White Sox. Not without its flaws and problems, the park epitomizes the team and its fans to an almost alarmingly eerie rate. A relic of the 1970s-early 90s era of ballparks in which bigger was better, and the ramp down from the upper deck stretches on for what seems like miles, there�s a feeling of being trapped in time.
For a team like the White Sox, that�s not necessarily a bad thing.
When it opened, the ballpark was a mix of concrete and a squeaky clean, bright bowl of seats. Everyone used to love the Old Comiskey, but with age showing the landmark poorly, it was time for a change. After a few years of the first New Comiskey, interest began to wane. Then the club transformed it into a "classic" venue where much of the old style environment was put back in (such as the pull shower along the outfield concourse). It is a much more enjoyable venue wide concourse and a nod toward a classic ballpark. Great stuff.
When the ballpark first opened, it was a disaster. Who was the moron that thought of Dodger Blue seats? But since then there has been a number of renovations (including getting new seats) that have greatly enhanced the fan experience. I love sitting in the outfield bleachers the crowd is fun and unlike Wrigley bleachers the people actually watch the game.
My biggest knock against The Cell is that the nieghborhood is not the most pleasant. So it's go to the game and head on home. Wish there were options to hang out after the game.
A few years ago, I went to my first White Sox game with my dad. So we take the the Amtrak "Wolverine" train to Union Station, caught a cab and headed to the park. We got there late, but it was just in the bottom of the 1st inning when we arrived. because of the hot weather, we had to change our seats, originally from the outfield to right behind home plate, so my dad paid 100 dollars for home plate seats. The food we had was awesome, the game atmosphere was great, we listened to great organ music by organist Nancy Faust who was there(as in being hired)at the time. The PA Announcer Gene Honda had a great bass voice. It was sunny, plus we won. The fireworks(even in the day time)were great to listen to. So come down to Chicago to see a white sox game.
There is not a bad seat in the house thanks to the renovation. The access is fantastic as you have 3 different train lines all within 4 blocks and I94 and I55 are right there. Parking is plentiful. The neighborhood offers some bars and places to eat to the west of the stadium, within walking distance. The food at the park is up there among the best in MLB. The quality is good and there are a lot of options. The Sox also offer a wide variety of beer from the standards to imports and "beers of the world" stands are located around the park. My younger kids love it for the "fundamentals" section which offers all sorts of baseball activities for kids from running the bases vs. an animated backdrop to actually coaches working with your kid on their swing. The product on the field is usually pretty good and the Sox have a host of giveaways and promotions that make it a great park for any family.
I didn't care for U.S. Cellular Field. It's literally right next to a highway and has no neighborhood surrounding the park. The food was average and the seating was adequate. There was nothing about this ballpark that makes me want to return. We sat in the upper infield section and were denied access to the lower level to view the statues in the outfield. We paid more for our tickets than the outfield seating but weren't allowed to access that part of the ballpark without getting permission from an elevator attendant who gave us a break. The atmosphere in the outfield section was like a college party. The bathrooms were disgusting and the people were terrible. With that having been said, I liked the statues in the outfield. They were the only bright spot in an otherwise dull stadium.
US Cellular Field gets a bad rap from many people who have never been to a game here or who have not attended a game in quite some time. First, the food is top notch and plenty of variety from Cuban sandwiches, brats, nachos, hot dogs and burgers. Second, the wrap around concourse offers great views of the playing field and provides visitors to visit statues of former players, cool off under the fame showers, or visit one of the team stores. Third, parking is secure and only $10 on Sunday games where the Sox wear a throwback uniform. There are many who are afraid of the neighborhood, but it is not as bad as people say. There are homes, businesses and retail shops in vicinity. True, you are unable to walk to many of them from the ballpark, but the are is safe enough. Last and not least, the Sox fan is die-hard and hardcore fan who lives and dies with their team. I wish the Sox would lower prices in certain section for some of their games, but there are opportunities to save on tickets.
The thing that stuck out to me was the amount of suites. Three levels of them from foul pole to foul pole was outrageous.
Overall, it was nicer than I was expecting. The amount of stats that are shown on the various video boards is kind of silly. I don't know that fans really want to see a different stat after each and every pitch during the game.
Be sure to visit the old Comiskey home plate located in the parking lot near the Bacardi at the Park.
dull and soulless ..... compared to Wrigley field
only saving grace was the decent food
didnt help that there must of only been 4 thousand fans in the place
easy to get to though
U.S. Cellular Field seems like a completely different park than the place the opened up in 1991. The White Sox heard the initial complaints and have done a lot over the years to make the place more fan friendly.
There are tons of food and beverage choices. Today, I had a jalapeno cheddar sausage and irish nachos in a green White Sox mini helmet.
The atmosphere can vary depending on what time of the year the game you're attending is played and where the Sox are in the standings. The fans aren't going to come if a bad team is being rolled out. When things are going good like they did in the mid 2000's, the place can be electric.
The neighborhood isn't the best and it obviously doesn't compare to Wrigleyville. Recent additions to the park include the Chicago Sports Depot store and the ChiSox Bar and Grill.
Access is great because the park is right next to the Dan Ryan and the Red Line.
My biggest complaint is that if you don't have a lower bowl ticket, you can't even walk the lower concourse. That policy was put into place after the Ligue family ran on the field and attacked a coach, but that was nearly a decade ago and not all fans act like those two morons.
From when it opened in 1991, the park was probably no more different than the cookie cutter stadiums with the large upper bowl, concrete awnings, and just a sterile feel to it. How things have changed. The White Sox upgraded by making it feel like a modern park and they did it almost perfectly. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised on my visit to "The Cell."
The place gets a bad label I think for what it used to be and the fact it isn't Wrigley Field. But truth be told, there isn't much to dislike about this park. It was a great experience.
FOOD: Great in variety with both food and drinks. Plenty of options for foods such as the Italian Beef sandwiches, brats, Italian Sausages, jalapeno cheddar sausages, veggie burgers, and the newly famous 3 lb grand slam helmet. Since I took my family we had the helmet and it was actually very good. In regards to the rest of the menu, the fries were good, but save your time getting a Italian beef sandwich and wait for an authentic place.
ATMOSPHERE: Again, people rip the place notably for the upper level, but it isn't much different than most of these new parks. When you go in, you get a good baseball atmosphere that in a lot of these new parks are lacking.
NEIGHBORHOOD: It hasn't been as bad as I thought, though I probably wouldn't stay around there at night. But there is not a whole lot outside the area and I wasn't going to try to find out.
FANS: I heard horror stories about the fans being rowdy, rude, etc. before I went, and it might be true if the Tigers are in town. But the fans I came across were very friendly and respectful. They were also into the game and have a great knowledge of the game.
ACCESS: Easy. Take the Dan Ryan Expressway and you are pretty much there. You park right by the park on Sundays for $10 (normally $20). Pretty reasonable.
ROI: Prices for this park are very reasonable compared to other MLB parks. Most foods hit $5-7 and some "combos" were only $8. We scored tickets for $15 in the lower left field corner and you could see anywhere in the park just fine. Probably nicer if souvenir prices were reasonable, but they weren't.
EXTRAS: The place was very clean and although not scenic, was a nice place. Remember, all you get is baseball. I also like the fact the sightlines at this park are magnificent. Definitely one of my favorite parks.......and I hate the White Sox.
Has the feel of a classic ball park, good place to catch a game. Good variety of food and beer to find around the stadium. Parking is fairly easy to find, but traffic getting to the game can be horrible. Not a lot of things going on to keep the fans involved but overall a good experience.
Not a bad stadium, not a great stadium. Sat in the upper deck on the first base side. Had a great view and was out of the sun on a pretty hot day so decent seats. Parked in a parking lot right by the stadium for $10 so I was happy about that. Food seemed average from what I saw. It is easy to get to just make time for Chicago traffic. I would attend another game there if I could but I wouldn't go too far out of my way to do so.
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Yee-haw! Lots of news from Nashville
This past weekend the SPJ Executive Committee met in Nashville, the site of the fall national convention, to work through a variety of issues that could affect SPJ long-term. Feel free to check out the meeting, which was streamed live, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=682_9a99f2Y, as well as supporting documents, including my president's report, at http://www.spj.org/bm.asp. Here's a recap:
- Ethics Code. The update to the Code of Ethics is on schedule. We hope to have a proposal for members to discuss at their regional conferences in the spring, then for delegates to consider at the national convention in Nashville in September. Thanks to Kevin Smith and the Ethics Committee for their continued work on this.
- Name Change. The Name Change Task Force provided its report and recommended no change. The executive committee is forwarding that information to the full board to discuss at its April meeting, as directed by the delegates. In the meantime, the task force has taken up a new mission – to examine how to better serve members under 30. Specific recommendations will be provided to the Executive Committee by its summer meeting in June.
- Shield Law. I let the committee know that we are poised and ready to help promote the federal shield law this spring if it goes to a vote in the U.S. Senate. Stay tuned!
- Freelance Community. The Freelance Committee is close to morphing into a new community within the next few months. Once its web materials are ready to go we'll promote the awesome opportunities for networking by our freelance members.
- Auto Dues. Director Joe Skeel said the auto payment system for annual dues should be easily available online by this spring. We need to upgrade the server to make that happen. In the meantime, members can call SPJ headquarters to sign up if they wish. I am paying my dues, as well as tax-deductible contributions to SDX, monthly out of my credit card and it's great!
- Website. Look for improvements to the Website during the next few months. Some changes will make it easier for members, and prospective members, to find information. Ultimately, a significant redesign should help. Thanks to president-elect Dana Neuts for taking the lead on this, with SPJ online guru Billy O'Keefe.
- Grants. One SDX grant proposal came to the committee, regarding Zombie Stories, from Region 3 Director Michael Koretzky. The committee unanimously recommended the SDX Foundation approve the $3,000 request to spread this reporting education via zombies throughout the nation.
- Stipends. The committee unanimously approved a recommendation to the full board to adjust travel stipends for officers and regional directors. The committee felt that stipends should help defray costs for required travel, and that the board should come up with a process so board members who exceed their stipends can apply for relief if there is unused stipend funds available at the end of the year.
- Membership. We are working hard to improve membership. For example, the executive committee thought it might make sense for regional directors to focus more on serving individual members in their regions than on chapters, since SPJ has a full-time staff member dedicated to developing chapters. Given half of SPJ members aren't affiliated with chapters, this could help membership without detracting from chapter services. We are committed to helping chapters succeed. Also, SPJ hired a college student to call people whose memberships lapsed. Early indication appears that the student could conservatively retain 100-200 members a year, which has the potential to stabilize membership numbers. Of course, we continue to work on quality training and other services so people feel their membership is valuable.
- Openness. I asked the executive director to find out what our lawyers suggest for recording executive committee and board meetings. SPJ policy dating back to the 1990s says meetings shall not be recorded, but I disagree with that. Currently we stream them online and leave them posted on YouTube for some time, but eventually remove them. I feel we should stream them live and archive them forever so members can see them anytime. I think that is important for governance and historical records preservation. What do we have to hide?
- Executive session. Speaking of hiding, there are appropriate times to have executive session meetings in secret, as we allow in open meeting laws (SPJ isn't subject to open meeting laws but we try to follow the spirit of them, since we are always hounding public officials to operate openly). We went into executive session to discuss personnel (talk about nominees for officer positions) and to discuss strategic planning for the future of the organization. I will provide a summary in the next month or two for the full board so we can move the discussions forward. Here's a preview:
- Advocacy/communications. I believe SPJ should take a stronger role in advocating for journalism, including lobbying in Congress and legislatures. We are very strong financially, with a healthy rainy-day fund, and we might be able to hire a full-time communications director to improve communications to members, prospective members, the public, and policy makers. This is exciting. I'm hopeful we will be able to hire someone this spring. I also would like to create an endowed fund to ensure fighting for journalists' rights forever. Read my next Quill column next month about this!
- Organizational management. SPJ has fostered amazing partnerships with other journalism groups, including IRE, NAHJ and RTDNA. We have an incredible staff that can handle membership paperwork, conference planning, and other technical work that financially hobbles smaller organizations. Our ability to take on those kinds of jobs, at a reasonable rate, has helped other organizations thrive while bringing in tens of thousands of dollars to help our own members. We will be talking about how we can continue building each other up because when we do we help all journalists. This is a philosophical shift – rather than feeling like we have to compete against each other for members, let's talk about how we can all work together to foster journalism and grow. We've seen some great win-win collaborations that have helped other organizations and SPJ at the same time. More to come!
Defending the First Amendment and promoting open government are more crucial now than ever. Join SPJ's fight for the publics right to know either as an SPJ Supporter or a professional, student or retired journalist.


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|Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:30:19 GMT
Hey everyone, On 11 July 2010 22:19, Filipe David Manana <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Avi Flax <email@example.com> wrote: > >> On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 16:47, Noah Slater <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> >> Would it be worth trying keeping the names of those various >> technologies, but organizing them in a neater, simpler, cleaner way? >> AKA not a word cloud? >> > > Thinking better, having only names of programming languages (Perl, Ruby, > etc) and platforms (.NET, Java, etc) might give the wrong idea that Apache > CouchDB provides libraries for all those languages and platforms. All the > existing libraries are third party. > > Here are some scribbles I've done on Friday and some things (From crazy to boring) that I've thought of and I'm starting to learn towards the utterly simple graph. Anyways: 1) Hand scribble in notebook: http://david.couchone.com/images/65a917c2a53e7f5f70ad500015001277/couch-2.jpg 2) Same as above with legend: http://david.couchone.com/images/65a917c2a53e7f5f70ad500015001277/couch-3-legend.jpg Those two diagrams present some flaws. They are horizontal diagrams where they should be horizontal to fit on the couch page. Here are some much simpler images and how they'd look if on the site. 3) Diagram: http://david.couchone.com/images/65a917c2a53e7f5f70ad500015001277/couch-4-gfl.png Look on CouchDB: http://skitch.com/davidcoallier/dm4hh/apache-couchdb-the-couchdb-project 4) Even simpler diagram with less arrows: http://david.couchone.com/images/65a917c2a53e7f5f70ad500015001277/couch-5-gfl.png and how it'd look on CouchDB's website: http://skitch.com/davidcoallier/dm466/apache-couchdb-the-couchdb-project I'm not very thrilled by any of them even though I like the third one (3) but I hope this can give some people some better ideas :) -- David Coallier
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|From: Matthias Felleisen (matthias at ccs.neu.edu)
Date: Tue Sep 23 15:00:25 EDT 2008
The languages didn't change, except for accidental omissions being restored. Teachpacks changed, way too much -- Matthias On Sep 23, 2008, at 1:45 PM, Grant Rettke wrote: > On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 8:36 AM, Matthias Felleisen > <matthias at ccs.neu.edu> wrote: >> >> The intermezzos are the language definitions, in principle. > > I'm afraid I'm going to miss stuff in the language that has been added > since the book was printed.
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Owain Glyndŵr or Owain Glyn Dŵr, (c. 1354 or 1359 – c. 1416) was a Welsh ruler and the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales. He instigated an ultimately unsuccessful but long-running revolt against English rule of Wales.
Glyndŵr was a descendant of the Princes of Powys from his father Gruffydd Fychan II, hereditary Tywysog of Powys Fadog and Lord of Glyndyfrdwy, and of those of Deheubarth through his mother Elen ferch Tomas ap Llywelyn. On 16 September 1400, Glyndŵr instigated the Welsh Revolt against the rule of Henry IV of England. Although initially successful, the uprising was eventually put down — Glyndŵr was last seen in 1412 and was never captured nor tempted by royal pardons and never betrayed. His final years are a mystery.
Glyndŵr has remained a notable figure in the popular culture of both Wales and England, portrayed in Shakespeare's play Henry IV, Part 1 (as Owen Glendower) as a wild and exotic man ruled by magic and emotion ("at my nativity, The front of heaven was full of fiery shapes, Of burning cressets, and at my birth The frame and huge foundation of the earth Shaked like a coward." — Henry IV, Part 1, Act 3, scene 1). In the late 19th century the "Young Wales" movement recreated him as the father of Welsh nationalism, revising the historical image of him and joining him in popular memory as a national hero on par with King Arthur.
In 2000, celebrations were held all over Wales to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Glyndŵr rising. Owain has since been voted in at 23rd in a poll of 100 Greatest Britons in 2002.


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If you're in the mood for some hearty laughs and family good time fun, head over to The Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale this weekend for a presentation of one of the favorite classics of all time. The Actors and Artists of Fayette County will be presenting "Arsenic and Old Lace" Thursday through Sunday at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, the former Scottdale Showtime Theater located on Pittsburgh Street in Scottdale. The show will feature lots of local familiar faces and is directed by Michael Rohlf of Brownsville. Show times will be 8:15 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the show will be $8 Friday through Sunday and $6 on Thursday. For information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at 724-887-0887.
• The Mt. Pleasant Friends of the Library are presently raffling off a seasonal basket, which is filled with goodies. Raffle tickets are available at the Mt. Pleasant Public library with all proceeds going to projects for the library.
• This is the time of year where the area food banks are hit the hardest. The Mt. Pleasant Junior High Student Council will hold a Turkey Trot walk starting at 12:40 p.m. Friday at the school. The event is open to all students in the seventh and eighth grades and all proceeds will go to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.
• St. Florian Church in United is taking orders for its annual kolache roll sale. The ladies of the parish are baking fresh, 15-inch rolls which will be ready in time for the holidays. Rolls can be ordered in nut, apricot, prune and poppy seed flavors. All rolls are $12.50 each. Orders will be taken now through Nov. 12 and will then be available for pick up at St. Florian's from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 23. To place an order, call 724-423-5233 or 724-423-6619.
• Standard Bank will host a special dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Firemen's Club in Mt Pleasant. Entertainment will be provided by Metro/Unbridled. Tickets for the event will be $5 if purchased in advance at the bank or $7 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This is a age 21 and older event.
• The PTO of Ramsay and Rumbaugh are now selling Viking Value cards which offer discounts and savings at many local businesses. Some businesses included on the cards include McDonald's, Taco Bell, Timber Ridge Golf Course and Suzie's Custard. The cards are $10 and all proceeds go to the PTO. To purchase a card, call 724-547-4647 to make arrangements for pick up. These cards are great to get and keep in your purse or car for some quick discounts and they also make great gifts.
• Get ready for some great Italian food and plan on attending the cavatelli and meatball dinner sponsored by the Visitation Finance Council to be held from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and will be held at the Visitation Community Center. Cost for the meal will be $8 for adults and $4 for children. The menu will be pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert and beverage. Take out will be available. For information, call 724-547-2605.
• Entries are now being accepted for decorated Christmas trees which will be displayed for the Festival of Lights. Anyone that is interested in decorating a tree should call Rosalind Ashmun at 724-423-3275.
• If you haven't had the time to get together that yard sale that you've been planning, it's not too late to sell your "treasures" at the community yard sale that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Event will take place at the Regional Family YMCA track. Selling spots are $10. Food will be available at the concession stand. For information, call Joyce Prutz at 724-547-9622.
• The Mt. Pleasant Township Lions Club and the Norvelt Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake and waffle breakfast from 8 to 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Roosevelt Hall in Norvelt. The breakfast will feature sausage, pancakes and belgium waffles with strawberries and beverages. Cost for the meal will be $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12 six through twelve and children under age 6 can eat free. There will also be a craft show and vendor tables for the show are still available. To reserve at table, call 724-423-8558.
• Esther's Crew, an American Heart Association Relay for Life team is planning a one-day bus trip that will take participants to the Harrisburg Christmas Craft show. The trip will take place Dec. 6. Cost for the trip will be $65 which will include transportation and admission to the show. For information call 724-547-5839.
• The Viking Football Country Parents Club will hold a Football Funny Night at the Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Hall Saturday. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets for the event will be $20 and will include dinner, refreshments and the show. For information, call 724-423-1846.
My dear friend Michelle Weir wishes to send out happy anniversary wishes to her husband, Bill. The two celebrated 25 years together Oct. 13. Happy anniversary and my wishes for many more.
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Was in a minor auto accident. Point of impact on my car rear-right and on theirs front-left. They brushed the side of me, but they lie that I cut them off. They were aggressive and clearly looking for payout. Damage was a few paint marks, easily wiped off. I called police & paramedics to the scene, who confirmed damage too minor and no injuries to warrant police report. Gave us slips that confirmed no injuries.
The next day I called my insurance who told me my coverage had expired. They claim they gave notice, but they did not. I was on autopay, and they say the card declined, which is impossible, and credit card company confirmed that transaction never attempted. Now some of other car's passengers are claiming injuries. If my insurance continues to deny me coverage, what should I do?
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Get your documents in order - auto pay agreement and written confirmation from your credit card company that your card was in good standing and no attempted transaction by insurance carrier. submit documents to the carrier demanding they provide coverage and defend. Send a copy along with a complaint to the department of insurance. If this doesn't work hire an attorney to sue for breach of contract, etc...Ask a similar question
The other answers give very good approaches to dealing with this problem. You should also contact the California Department of insurance. Link below
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I am sorry that your insurance company is abandoning you this way. I agree with the responding car accident attorneys to review your case with an insurance lawyer to help you receive the coverage that you have payed for in the case of a car accident. Best of luckAsk a similar question
Consult a local insurance coverage attorney - many offer free initial consultations
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