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yum beth
Joined: 11 Aug 2005
Posts: 8
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:57 pm
Post subject: Boston weekend?
Hi all,
I recently found C&Z and I've been reading the forums like crazy. I feel like I know some of you already, so here a bit about me: I'm a 24 year old grad student, I live in LA with my boyfriend who works in post-production, and my 6-month old kitten Captain Crunch (not so named because of any fondness for overly-sweetened kids cereal)
Anyhow, we're going out to Boston in October for a wedding, and though we're only going to be there for the weekend, I was hoping to get a
of the local flavor while we're there since it's my first time, and who knows when I'll be back? So... does anyone have any suggestions about must-eats during our short stay? We like everything, from hot-dog stands to white tablecloth restaurants, but we'll probably be flying by the seat of our pants so something that needs to be reserved a month in advance (or at all, for that matter) probably wouldn't work.
OK then... thanks all in advance!
"All I can say about life is, Oh God, enjoy it!" ~ Bob Newhart
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Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 63
Location: Northfield, MN
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:41 pm
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Hi yum beth,
welcome to the forums!
No doubt you'll get recommendations about the best places to get seafood and chowder and all that delicious stuff in Boston, but I wanted to recommend a visit to Little Italy in North Boston. It's a fun neighborhood with good energy and some great places to eat. I especially like relaxing in one of the cafes with some excellent coffee (and I'm not even much of a coffee fan) and a delectable pastry or to-die-for gelato.
There are a few bakeries and cafes to choose from, but I like
Cafe Vittoria
. For restaurants, I have had a good experience eating at Lucca, on Hanover Street. If you're interested in seeing their menu, you can find it
Enjoy your trip - Boston is a delight!
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Joined: 29 Sep 2004
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Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 12:33 am
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The Durkin Park is a hoot and it's authentic Boston from the turn of a couple centuries ago. It's in Faneuil Hall in the market district and got it's start cooking the freshest market fare for the wholesalers. Here's their link:
I was also going to recommend Legal Seafood but I haven't hung around the Boston/Cambridge area since college so I had to check and see if they were still open. I came upon this assessment of their standards. See what you think.
If that sounds too iffy, you might read a little more there or see if someone there will give you good current recommendations.
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor
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Joined: 23 Nov 2004
Posts: 450
Location: a Dutchie in HongKong
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:05 am
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welcome, yum Beth!
I've spent a week in Boston as a visitor in June and loved it. I'll think of the goodies and share them with you later today (I just got up and need to try to get body and brain awake first
But fort starters is pockymonkey right about little Italy: great!
oh, and the city is not so big, I did most of my sightseeing, shopping and walking around the best way you can do in a city: by foot. (but then again, I'm not american
(no offence!). The 'T' (metro) works pretty well and helps you cover the longer distances.
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yum beth
Joined: 11 Aug 2005
Posts: 8
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:21 pm
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Thanks all! Yum, I can hardly wait. The latest news: my boyfriend has been asked to officiate. No, he's not a minister, but there's an online church where you can be "ordained" for the purpose of performing weddings. Weird I know, but I've known several people who have done it. I think it can be a nice personal touch to be married by someone who knows and cares about you, if you don't have a church official in your life who fits that criteria. *Anyway,* Aj being more of the shy retiring type, I don't know if he'll go for it, but it is his best friend so he just might come through. Thing is, he's already doing the processional music, are they going to have him play his ukulele standing at the altar? (He's playing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," the same version you've probably heard on all the commercials with the humming.) Funny thought. Well, it's their wedding...
Anyway, not that that has anything to do with where we'll be eating while we're there, I guess I got lost on a tangent. Little Italy sounds delish, as does Legal Seafood... I will go for anything that comes out of the ocean (yum yum!) I know Boston is known for its clam chowder also, does anyone happen to know where to get a really good bowl? Mmmmmm....
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Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 63
Location: Northfield, MN
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:54 pm
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Hi Yum Beth,
It's off topic, but the couple getting married might want to double check that online-ordained ministers are able to marry couples in Massachusetts - apparently, some states recognize these sorts of "credentials" and some don't. Wouldn't want such a thing to ruin the happy day.
Mmm, New England clam chowder can't be beat. Last time, I had some at Legal Seafood, and it was mighty good, but I'm sure there are smaller, out of the way places that make it even better - will have to defer to more knowledgable folks for recommendations. I love it when they serve the chowder in a big bread bowl. Double the treat: lovely soup, and then chowder-soaked bread to nibble on at the end.
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Joined: 30 Jul 2005
Posts: 13
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:51 am
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Hi Yum Beth,
I also just found C&Z and have been browsing the forums.
If you're interested in clam chowder, you might try No Name's (fantastically fresh seafood) or the Union Oyster House, also located in Fanueil Hall, which first opened its doors in 1826. The UOH has pretty standard fare, but the clam chowder is good.
Here is a completely random list of food-related places to look out for:
Chocolate: Burdick's in Harvard Sq. (Cambridge). Hot chocolate so thick, it could be its own dessert. And do try their signature chocolate mice.
Ice Cream: Despite the cold weather, people eat alot of ice cream around here, and the area is blessed with some great independent shops. J.P Licks is a chain, but the Boston branch on Newbury St. has the best/largest selection of flavors. Toscanini's is another local chain that serves up tasty, creamy ice cream. But my personal favorite is Christina's in Inman Sq. (Cambridge). The BEST overall selection of flavors; the burnt sugar is to die for.
White Tablecloth Restaurants: I'm a big fan of No. 9 Park. A table in the main dining room might be tough without a reservation (but you don't have to make it a month in advance), and you can get the same menu in the bar area. I also like Troquet, a French restaurant in the Theater District. They suggest a number of different wines with each item on the menu. And they import butter from Normandy! (that extra 2% fat really does make a difference!). Hammersley's Bistro in the South End is also another wonderful spot.
Macaroni and Cheese: Silvertone near Downtown Crossing/Park St.(Boston). Piping hot and very cheesy! Another plus: their wine is priced at $10 above cost, a real bargain in this town.
Caipirinha: My husband likes to drink these and there seems to be scant few places in Boston that serves them. Troquet & No. 9 Park make good ones, as does East Coast Grill (Inman Sq., Cambridge).
Cannoli: Mike's Pastry in the North End. After dinner, everyone runs over to Mike's to grab a cannoli. But there's not much room to eat here, so everyone walks out eating their cannoli as they go...
Brunch: East Coast Grill. Their brunch is Latin-themed, which is pretty cool & goes well with their specialty: grilled anything (dinner here is pretty heavenly, too -- and you can walk to Christina's for ice cream after). Zaftig's Deli in Brookline serves an excellent traditional brunch. Also, Davis Sq. in Somerville seems to be a popular brunch spot: Johnny D's, the Joshua Tree and the Rosebud are good bets.
Coffee: Diesel Cafe in Davis Sq. The most gorgeous foam on cappucinos I've ever seen.
Unique Ingredients: Prose in Arlington. The chef changes the menu daily and always uses produce that's local & in-season... and oftentimes, unusual: ramps, sunchokes, wild nettles, Mexican corn truffles...
Pizza: There's a number of great places to grab a slice of "gourmet" pizza -- Upper Crust in Beacon Hill, Croma on Newbury St., Cambridge 1 in Harvard Sq. But my favorite for their creative toppings is Emma's in Kendall Sq. (Cambridge).
Brewpub: John Harvard's in Harvard Sq. Nice choice of home-brewed beers and good pub food in a "traditional" English tavern setting.
Decadent Dessert: Finale (Boston & Harvard Sq.) Pricey but very good and artfully arranged desserts. And if you wish to dine at Finale, they offer a few light "pre-desserts" so that you have room for the... er... finale.
Ok, I think I'll stop as I'm gettting hungry now. But I hope this helps as you plan your trip.
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Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 63
Location: Northfield, MN
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:53 am
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that is such a fantastic collection of recommendations. I'm seriously thinking of hopping in the car next weekend for a road trip to Boston (so it's a 12-hour round-trip drive, so what? Burnt sugar ice cream sounds totally worth it
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Joined: 30 Jul 2005
Posts: 13
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:51 pm
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Pockymonkey wrote:
Burnt sugar ice cream sounds totally worth it
It is... :) Of course, since you're driving all that time, you should reward all that hard work with Mexican Chocolate, Adzuki Bean, Carrot Cake, Ginger Molasses (an intense gingersnap cookie), Cinnamon, Blood Peach, Sweet Cream, Coffee Toffee, Green Tea, Khulfi (pistachio & cardamom)... they've got some 40 flavors available at any given time!
:) Shoma
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Joined: 29 Sep 2004
Posts: 2498
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 4:51 pm
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Pockymonkey wrote:
Burnt sugar ice cream sounds totally worth it
You may not need to drive to Boston. Check out this recipe that the Amateur Gourmet shared:
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor
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yum beth
Joined: 11 Aug 2005
Posts: 8
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:25 am
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Wow, wow, wow, Me... Thanks for all the great recommendations. I can't wait for my trip now, maybe we'll have to stay a few extra days to try everything! (And fast for a few days afterward to make up for it
I have one question though, what is a Caipirinha? I'm guessing it is some kind of cocktail but I don't think we have them way out West. I'm intrugued though - what is in it?
OK, I'm going to check on ticket prices now... thanks again me!
"All I can say about life is, Oh God, enjoy it!" ~ Bob Newhart
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Joined: 21 Aug 2005
Posts: 1
Location: Maine, U.S.A.
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:35 pm
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I can't believe no one has yet mentioned the Daily Catch - it's directly across Hanover Street from Cafe Vittorio...one room, including the kitchen, no reservations, you'll likely have to wait a while on the street for a seat (there are only about 20) but it's worth it, and you'll likely meet people from all over the world in the line...I lived in downtown Boston for twenty years and now when I go back it's my first choice...no desserts there, so after Daily Catch you go to Cafe Vittorio for a canoli or some gelato...see
for more info (by the way, I've never found the experience at their other locations to be quite as good for some reason - you really have to go to Hanover Street for the good stuff)...one other piece of visiting-Boston advice: don't drive! Stay in town and walk or taxi everywhere...following this piece of advice can mean the difference between a pleasant time and a weekend spent struggling with traffic and an impossibly incomprehensible street pattern....have a great time!
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:53 am
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I was at Legal Seafood in late May (during the Red Tide, of all things). That aside, it was really good. I wouldn't feel dodgy about it at all. Do make reservations, though. Without them, the wait time is a matter of hours. You can always make a reservation and break it. Which is rude, but, trust me, they'll fill your table. We had to wait 15 minutes even with a reservation - I think they just run two separate lists and don't really time-plan.
They had a great butterfish with a wasabi something-or-other that was interesting and different. I'm from Philly, so we have plenty of fish, but they had a lot of varieties that just aren't standard at mid-Atlantic restaurants.
I wouldn't get the Thai calamari, as it's a bit limp and oily, even though they recommend it. All of our entrees were lovely, though, and the drinks were good other than the lack of sugar cane with the mojito (the hell? They were out of sugar cane?). I probably wouldn't bother with dessert there, as I found it to be unexceptional.
For real Boston, definitely the whole Fanueil Hall thing. Be forewarned that it's really big, really crowded, and that there are almost too many choices. I mention it only because I have trouble with that sort of thing sometimes. But, it's anything but a standard food court and I think you have to at least visit. Do watch the prices though. Some things, like the ice cream, are ridiculously priced. You can get an inexpensive and interesting lunch if you're attentive. The fried clams tend to be particularly good in Boston, so that's what I would recommend if fattening food doesn't send you running.
I'm going to go against every tour book and say to skip the Union Oyster House. I thought it was really
good. Everything was just overfried, oversauced, and unnecessarily heavy. I know that a lot of people love it, so no offense to them. Our tastes may just be different. To me, though, it wasn't worth the price.
I didn't eat in Little Italy, mainly for wine-allergy-related reasons, but it's my understanding that it's well above the national standard in quality and taste. And possibly price.
Have fun! If you haven't booked yet and need a hotel, take advantage of the Expedia sale on the Langham. The rooms were really nice and comfortable. Definitely five-star at three-star price.
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tea leaves
Joined: 14 Dec 2004
Posts: 57
Location: boston, the home of the bean and the cod
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:18 pm
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would second the motion on No. 9 Park! Also would suggest the Hungry i on Charles st on the back side of Beacon Hill; very romantic and they serve a wonderful "lapin en croute de moutarde" in the fall and winter. ( Also known as "bunny pot pie"). Seriously wonderful venison there also. They have been around for ages. Tiny kitchen, closet sized bar, outstanding service, great location. They used to do brunch, but we haven't been there for many years on a sunday am. Troquet is also good, Pigalle is good, i'm still a fan of the original Olives in Charlestown, but not the Todd English empire outposts like Bonfire and Kingfish Hall. If you find yourself in Marblehead, go to Delphines pastry and see if they have Peche..oh my. And most importantly, and this is from a native who hates to see people suffer, do not drive. You can walk from the Back Bay to the Harbor in less than an hour, there's no need. And as much as we natives decry public transportation, it is fine for you and will get you to where you need to go. I also strongly suggest just "sitting" in the public garden, on the waterfront by columbus park and the longwharf marriott/ in front of the fountains in copley square/church.....sunny fall weekend days in Boston are the best...that's why I got married on one! Enjoy!
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tea leaves
Joined: 14 Dec 2004
Posts: 57
Location: boston, the home of the bean and the cod
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:22 pm
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sorry, forgot a couple of things.
Traditional best bet... I vote for Locke Ober's. Legal Seafood, love the food, hate the attittude, but will suffer it for the time it takes to pick up a take out order of smoked bluefish pate. Lumiere in West Newton is also fabulous, and Grill 23 on Berkely and St. James for a good steakhouse if you need one. You can get lobster and chowder anywhere, if you have wheels head to Cape Ann and the lobster in the rough joints. Enjoy!
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26/10/2017 16:07:00......Posted by Joseph Lee
Following on from the issue of the fallen branches on the communal green on Green Court Gardens which was brought to our attention by residents. We are pleased to confirm that since we raised the issue with the Council, the tree debris has now been removed.
Bridges, traffic, trees, noise, surgeries, parking - and bats!
19/05/2018 21:26:00.......Posted by Jeet Bains
Week 2 was another marvellously busy one helping the good people of Addiscombe East:
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- Blackhorse Lane Bridge has had no discernible progress and residents have no new information. We already know about the world's longest bridge in China taking only three years to build, and now we have the longest one in Europe taking only two years to build: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rt.com/news/427036-crimean-bridge-time-lapse/amp/ . But the tiny little bridge on Blackhorse Lane? Nope, nothing, still talking about 2019 before we see anything. I'm taking this up with the right people.
- A resident complained about noise from neighbours living in flats above. I've contacted the Council to provide support.
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13/05/2018 12:40:00.......Posted by Jeet Bains
Week 1 in the new ward of Addiscombe East, and I've been busy getting to grips with helping local people:
- I was delighted to meet the Friends of Ashburton Park, a group of volunteers who really care about their local park and have great ideas to improve it. Took away several actions ranging from the poor litter collection to concerns about crime.
- I was shown around Ashburton Hall by Jon Mann of GLL who have the contract to run it. It was good to be brought up to date on their plans for getting extra facilities like a cafe for the community to use.
- Greenery at the Bingham Road entrance to Addiscombe Recreation Ground has been replaced by wood chips. A neighbour contacted me about this - it emits an unplesant odour and makes the place look like a "desert". I'm making enquiries.
- We are blessed in Addiscombe East to have several Residents Associations. I met the excellent Chairman of CHASE about long running problems with bin collections behind shared commercial and reidential properties on Lower Addiscombe Road. I've already actioned this with the Council.
- Residents of Elgin Road and HOME Residents Association have been in touch about the very unfair traffic situation there. I'll be meeting HOME and have asked the Council to rectify this situation and treat Elgin Road residents with courtesy and respect.
- I referred a wholly unsuitable planning application at 49-51 Shirley Road to the planning committee. I supported residents and opposed this scheme to build 8 flats. Good news! The Council's officers have refused permission for this to go ahead. An early victory for the people of Addiscombe East.
Best wishes,
Jeet Bains
A tribute to Joseph Lee
11/05/2018 19:12:00.......Posted by Jeet Bains
With my first week as Councillor for the new ward of Addiscombe East having been completed, the excitement of the election fades and I've been getting down to business - details coming next.
As I meet people and grapple with the issues, it becomes clear what an asset to the area my fellow candidate Joseph Lee is. We worked our socks off during the campaign and became good friends. So many people have told me how they noticed Joseph being active, generating ideas and helping residents and businesses. Sadly he didn't get elected but, without him, I wouldn't have been either.
We both thank the people of Addiscombe East who voted for us. And I personally thank Joseph - a great man who marches on to future victory!
Rubbish bin collection issue on Highbarrow Road
19/03/2018 22:31:00.......Posted by Joseph Lee
Following on from a recent issue brought to my attention by residents of rubbish bins not being put back after collection on Highbarrow Rd. I'm glad to say that following this morning's collections, bins have been put place where they came from and not blocking the whole pathway.
Dumped rubbish on Woodside Court Road
15/03/2018 14:12:00.......Posted by Joseph Lee
Further casework which I've reported on Woodside Court Road is the dumped rubbish bags on the public footpath. Following on from us reporting it, we are pleased to say the rubbish bags have now been removed.
Visit of local business Tuga Sounds
12/03/2018 15:54:00.......Posted by Joseph Lee
It was Great to see Rick from Tuga Sounds again. He provided the sound system/Dj equipment for my own wedding and I would hugely recommend his services. Tuga sounds are based at 354 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 7AF.
Pot hole on Ashburton Road
21/02/2018 22:53:00.......Posted by Joseph Lee
Following on from residents concerns over the pothole as well as nearly driving over it myself. I am pleased to confirm that I've reported this to Croydon Council and have asked them to inform me once the repair is carried out so I can let residents know.
Blackhorse Lane bridge closure - the nightmare that Labour can't fix.
12/02/2018 10:20:00.......Posted by Jeet Bains
I've been contacted by residents about the misery caused by the long-closed Blackhorse Lane bridge. Traffic on surrounding roads has become intolerable, with short journeys increasing by up to a factor of 5! People's lives are being negatively affected, businesses are severely losing revenue. As the cars sit in unmoving traffic, tempers are flaring and pollution is rising. My tweet on this matter: https://twitter.com/CllrJeetBains/status/963182214484840449
The Council, TfL and the Mayor of London are all controlled by Labour, and yet between them they cannot get this small bridge repaired and reopened. Communication with local people has been sparse at best, until the Conservatives pressed for this to be regular and meaningful.
Comparisons have been made with Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China, the world's longest bridge, which took four years to build, and The Shard in London which took 3.5 years to complete. Yet two tiny bridges over tram lines on a narrow suburban street are estimated to take 3.5 years to complete by the Labour-run Council and TfL.
The people of Addiscombe East deserve much better than this.
Croydon Conservatives help expand innovative education programme in Addiscombe
11/02/2018 21:39:00.......Posted by Joseph Lee
Students who go to school in New Addington and Addiscombe will soon be working with the prestigious "White Hut Studios in Education", thanks to Conservative Councillors who stepped in to support with a new pot of funding. White Hut Studios in Education are a local music organisation, who will be ramping up the scale of its work and helping young people hit the educational high notes.
White Hut Studios in Education, based in New Addington, has a proven track record of educating young people through music, using rhythm and rhyme to support what they do. They use high level mentoring skills throughout sessions to enhance working with not only gifted and talented children, but also those that are hardest to reach, often coming from very vulnerable circumstances. It was started to inspire young people to write their thoughts, use their imagination and build songs, working as part of a team or as an individual, increasing their knowledge of music whilst learning by having fun, but more importantly, to build up confidence, perseverance, self discipline and much more.
Recently, the organisation has won funding from a group of Conservative councillors and candidates so that they can engage with schools in the New Addington and Addiscombe communities.
In a joint statement, Cllr Jeet Bains and Joseph Lee (candidates for Addiscombe East) and Tony Pearson and Mark Johnson (candidates for New Addington South) said:
"The education of young people should be among the highest priorities of any politician and we're always excited by new and innovative approaches that engage each and every youngster in the borough. When it comes to projects we are keen to support, the work of White Hut Studios strikes all the right notes. We hope and believe that this will make a transformative difference to the lives of students who find the combination of creativity, learning and fun an irresistible mash up."
The activities of White Hut Studios in Education usually take place in a workshop format. Each workshop gives young people the opportunity to learn the process of songwriting, recording vocals and music production, from start to finish. White Hut Studios in Education also offer African culture workshops, where children get to write and record Afrobeat music. All workshops are tailor made according to the age group of the children and the number of young people in the session.
The team at White Hut Studios in Education work closely with SENCOS and family liaison officers within schools and other places, gaining valuable insight on the progress and impact of the activities, and remain consistent by following up with schools and other institutes even when sessions have cone to an end.
"We at White Hut Studios in Education believe in the youth and we also believe in community, we know that the society in which we live can be stronger and better and we want to be the change we want to see. Myself, Miriam, I am a director and operate as a top end mentor. With well over ten years experience of working in this field, it is my delight to work with young people in New Addington and Addiscombe, helping forge new relationships, and turning negative vibes into positive ones. My co-director Silvastone who built our state of the art music studio in the Heart of New Addington, is an international recording artist and producer, and has a whirlpool of experience within this industry. He is well respected by youth in the area and has a great rapport with them. We are very pleased with the support we have recently received from some of the Conservative councillors and candidates and are sure, that when we all do something, a lot can happen!"
Schools interested in working with White Hut Studios in Education should contact Davidson on 07868716736.
In total, £3000 has been contributed by Conservative councillors.
ASPRA Road Reps meeting
08/02/2018 10:10:00.......Posted by Jeet Bains
It was great to attend my first ASPRA Road Reps meeting where I was delighted to be confirmed as a Road Rep. Only one road rep vacancy left now I believe!
The meeting was very well attended and I was impressed with the passion and sense of community. Important issues were raised, including encouraging a sustainable way for local businesses to continue supporting the community.
I look forward to more of this, and to being of assistance.
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The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a smartphone that was tested with the Android 9 operating system. This model weighs 9.8 ounces, has a 7.3 inch touch screen display, 12-megapixel main camera, and 10-megapixel selfie camera. It comes with 12GB of RAM. It was tested with 512GB of storage.
Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports' 2018 Summer Survey of 132,374 smartphones owned by members who purchased a new device between 2013 and 2018.
Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 2 years of ownership, for smartphones that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. We also adjust for the median number of minutes of use per day. The median in our survey was 180 minutes (3 hours) per day. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.
Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their smartphone brand to friends and family.
Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 Summer Survey
Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 Summer Survey


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Wes Johnson necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 130 diseños de 27 diseñadores freelance.
I'm a fellow 99 designer, though admittedly I'm not very good, which is why I'm here posting a project instead of entering one. Programming is more my forte and I've decided to leave the design work up to the guys who know how to do it - namely, YOU!
The product I need a logo for is called TackyNotes. If you're thinking that sounds like Sticky Notes, you're on the right track. TackyNotes is basically a browser based version of Sticky Notes. The core component of product is a browser extension (Chrome and hopefully Firefox) that lets you add TackyNotes to a web page. There will also be another component which is a Web App (website) that you can log into to see your notes all over the web.
Okay, so what am I looking for visual wise? I want something that leans more towards professional that cartoon, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with it. It's also okay to be obvious and use an actual "Sticky Note" in the logo. Don't plagiarize the Post-It logo, though. If I haven't explain it enough, please ask away.
Target audience are probably geeks who spend a lot of time in their browser and aren't afraid to install extensions. So think Firefox users and Chrome users. The app itself will likely cater to people doing research and web development as well, since I'm hunch tells me those are the types of people who want to add "notes" to a page that they could review later.
Include the text "TackyNotes" with your choice of casing.
Please incorporate a simple (few colors) graphic into the logo.
Actual "Sticky Notes" graphics are okay, but there will probably be several designers going that route, so try to stand out.
Please incorporate the text "TackyNotes" into the logo. Casing does not have to be strictly adhered to. If you think "tackyNotes" or "tackynotes" looks better, go for it.
Resemble the 3M or Post-IT logos too closely.
Resmeble the Posterous logo too closely.
Don't lean too far towards cartoonish, unless you really think you have a concept that is kill.
Additional Thoughts:
I had played around with the idea of a traditional "Sticky Note" being "digitized" into the actual text "TackyNotes". If you've ever seen Willy Wonk and the Chocolate Factory, imagine the scene where the one boy is "zapped" into the TV. During the process, he is "digitized" into the air and there are a bunch of particles flowing over the heads of the other children. If you can somehow visual this into the logo, that would be great. (I've attached and idea for this, but it's very basic - please feel free to explore this idea or any others you have.)
Again, would love the graphic in the logo to be able to stand alone and still represent a "note", but that is not required.
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Located in Viedma, Hotel Austral is on the riverwalk, minutes from House of Culture, and close to Church of Our Lady of Mercy. This hotel is within close proximity of Salesiano Cardenal Museum and Villarino Plaza. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 98 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
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Your baby's progress - Week 25
Does it feel like baby is punching you from inside your belly?
Your baby's co-ordination has come along so much in the last few weeks that he can now make a fist and can grab his feet for acrobatic fun and games inside his little womb palace. His lungs are continuing to develop and his nostrils are opening up. Babies at 24 weeks have been found to increase their breathing after their mothers eat, especially if the food contains sugar! The good news is this: if your child were to be born premature, he'd likely survive as his tiny respiratory system is getting stronger with each passing day.
The tooth buds developing under his gums are laying down enamel and he is really starting to make his presence known while he grows bigger inside you. Most of baby's remaining development will be weight gain and nervous system development.
Baby will have clear waking and sleeping patterns if you take the time to chart when he is asleep – though he definitely spends 90% of his womb-time sleeping. Many women notice baby tends to be noticeably more active when they are resting, perhaps because when a pregnant woman is active, her body naturally 'rocks' her baby to sleep. Baby will be moving around in the womb, and has what's called a 'righting reflex', which enables him to adopt a head down position in the uterus.
Your baby can now rotate his head and could experience hiccups. Some unborn babies hiccup quite frequently and you may experience it as small, regular 'jumps' in your belly every now and then for short periods of time.
Just like adults, all babies are different and develop at varying rates in the womb. This information gives a general idea of your baby's development and progress
Related pregnancy articles
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This article was written by Alex Brooks for Kidspot, Australia's best pregnancy resource.


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I'm actually a bit worried about this game. Hopefully the offense wins it.
Defense is playing without 4 of their top 5 d'linemen. And the 1 that was playing just got hurt on the 2nd series, so we now have 0 of our top 5 d'linemen.
JSeahawks wrote:Now avery patterson, knee injury. Ducks are dropping like flies. This game is turning into a nightmare.
SeatownJay wrote:Oregon's finally starting to look like Oregon. That was a typical Duck drive.
CPHawk wrote:Positive, Mariota just gets better and better. Not sure what pro QB he reminds me of, but the kid could be a legend by the time he leaves UO.
SeatownJay wrote:Wow, the Bears just ran right through Oregon's defense on that drive.
sturg78 wrote:Announcer said Ducks 3rd string te is playing on the dline.
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Mandalay, BurmaKirsty Turner
Mandalay was the former capital of Burma and home to a number of Burmese kings. This is the country's second largest city and is very modern compared to much of Myanmar. The city is rich with culture and history and here you will find large palaces, stupas, temples and pretty pagodas interlaced with vibrant market places, dusty streets and stunning views.
Mandalay was founded in 1857 by King Mindon and there are still plenty of examples of architecture from this period such as the golden Eindawya Pagoda, collections of old wooden buildings originally from Amarapura and the the Shwekyimyint Pagoda, which houses the original Buddha image sanctified by Prince Minshinzaw.
Near Mandalay Hill you will find the enormous Shweyattaw Buddha and the Royal Palace, which is situated in the middle of a large moat at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Climb to the top of Mandalay Hill for magnificent views across the city. As you climb you will come across a number of monasteries and temples, while there are a collection of pretty pagodas and temples at the very top.
Venture just outside Mandalay and you will discover a number of former capital cities, each with their own unique character. A short trip to Sagaing is rewarded with views of the pretty Tupayon, Aungmyelawka and Kaunghmudaw pagodas, while a trip along the river to Mingun gives visitors the chance to see the Mingun Bell, which is believed to be the world's largest uncracked hung bell. The bell was cast in 1790 to be hung in the giant pagoda of King Bodawpaya and is an impressive sight.
Mandalay is certainly a record-breaking city and in addition to the world's largest uncracked bell you will find the world's largest book in the Kuthodaw Paya at the foot of Mandalay Hill. The Kuthodaw Paya comprises more than 700 white stupas and the complete text of the Tripitaka, which is the most sacred text of Theravada Buddhism.
Mandalay is a good place to pick up a souvenir or two as the large markets are full of local produce and handicrafts. Alternatively, a short trip south of Mandalay will take you to the city of Amarapura, which is famous for cotton and silk weaving and you can watch the traditional skills being practiced here.
The vibrant city of Mandalay is a good place to get a bite to eat and there are a number of food stalls and restaurants offering Shan, Myanmar and Muslin food. While you're here, try htou moun, which is a traditional dessert only found in Mandalay. Very sweet and oily, people travel from all over the country to sample the gelatinous dessert.


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As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, most people are digging out their jackets and thinking of Halloween costumes. However, do not forget that October, as well as being the home of the spookiest holiday, is also Fair Trade Month! So while you are taking in the smells of Fall and enjoying those pumpkin sweets, take time to celebrate and promote Fair Trade. All month long there are events across the nation including Fair Trade Festivals, Market, Film Viewings, and Tea Time. Make sure to check out the Transfair Fair Trade Month site for an event near you!
On top of great events , Transfair has planned to announce tips on how to bring more Fair Trade into your lives through 31 Days 31 Ways! Every day during the month of October they will post these tips! We will also be announce their tips on our Twitter Feed. So pay attention for the best of Fair Trade tips all month long.
If you would like to be more involved, you can attend your local events or join the Fair Trade Towns in your area and help make your city of residence truly Fair Trade. In the case where you may have a couple of extra bucks hanging around, you can always donate to Transfair. Finally, please support Fair Trade as much as possible. There are hundreds of great Fair Trade companies including us at AP and so many more for all your product needs.
So take in that autumn breeze and while you enjoy the colors of the season, remember the workers and farmers across the world. Please celebrate Fair Trade Month, even if you just buy a cup of Fair Trade joe or pass this information off to a friend! Happy Fair Trade Month 🙂


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Blessed are the Merciful (Matthew 5:1-11)Dusty Desimone, October 8, 2017
Part of the Beatitudes series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
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Matthew 5:1-11
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (KJV)


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NEW YORK -- Two former employees of a New York fitness club have filed a lawsuit against the club for alleged sex-based discrimination and retaliation. The two say they were fired after they filed sexual harassment complaints with the club's human resources department.
The suit was filed last week in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn against Battery Park Swim & Fitness and its owners, TFC Partners Inc., and New Fitness Concepts.
Courtney McCallion and Maggie Alexander had worked at Battery Park Swim & Fitness in New York. McCallion had served as a membership consultant, and Alexander had served as a receptionist before becoming a personal trainer at the club. They were fired in May and June of this year.
McCallion and Alexander allege that club manager David Anglin made repeated sexual and offensive remarks to them. In the complaint, McCallion alleges that Anglin once told her that she had "way too much cleavage showing." Another time, he allegedly snapped McCallion's bra strap while uttering comments such as, "Giving away the farm, are we?"
Alexander alleges in the complaint that Anglin offered to give her a full-body massage and once unfavorably compared her breast size to another female employee. Alexander also was told by a male employee that Anglin once asked him if he wanted to have sex with Alexander.
McCallion, Alexander and three other female employees made sexual harassment complaints to the club's human resources director, Lynn Prudhomme, whom Anglin once referred to as "one mad lesbian," according to the complaint. The plaintiffs allege that Prudhomme responded to the complaints with the following statement: "Ladies, we're in a recession here. I doubt whether anyone wants to try to find another job in this economy. If you guys can't figure out a way to get along with David, I am going to replace everyone on staff."
All five employees were eventually fired in retaliation for filing the grievance, according to the complaint. The club later alleged that McCallion and Alexander had offered sexual favors and drugs to the club's members.
"They did everything classically wrong," Jack Tuckner of the law firm Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock & Sipser LLP, says about club management. Tuckner's firm represents McCallion and Alexander. "There was smoking gun, pulsating proof that this was mistreatment. It's really inexplicable that the company would take this ostrich defense and fire everybody."
Tuckner says his firm attempted to reach out to Battery Park Swim & Fitness and its owners before filing the suit.
"We gave the company a confidential letter," Tuckner says. "They told us to go fish."
Anglin did not return a phone call for this story. An employee at the club said that he had suffered a back injury and would not return to the club for at least two weeks.


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James Gall necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 159 diseños de 52 diseñadores freelance.
Byron Bay Software
Byron Bay Software is just me at the moment.
I'm a software developer specialising in web and database applications (http://www.byronbaysoftware.com.au)
I've just moved back to Byron Bay after studying I.T. in Brisbane and then working the past 20 years in various places, notably Sydney, the Gold Coast and London.
I hope I can bring a high degree of professionalism to the local area, offering world class services to businesses in the region.
The two catch phrases I came up with were:
- Hand Crafted Code
- Holistic Web and Database Solutions
We live in a beautiful part of the world with amazing beaches backed by mountains and sub-tropical rainforest. I love this area, the surf, beaches, mountains and rainforest. I've included some links below to give you a feel for it:
Byron Bay:
Mt Warning/Green Cauldron:
Cape Byron Lighthouse:
Byron bay surf:
Businesses or people who need a custom built web or database system.
I like the Billabong logo (wave portion) as it's simple and clean (but please don't let that bias your work!).
I'd consider using the letters BBS - Lighthouse/Mountains/Surf/Beach.
Typeface needs to be readable, nothing fancy.
The logo will primarily be for screen use.
- It must be very legible onscreen and still work at smaller sizes for business cards, letterhead and stationery.
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo
The favourite icon on my website is from the background of a photograph I took – available if required.
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text: You may think that EA's support of the original Xbox — it released both Madden NFL 08 and Madden NFL 09 for the console — showed serious dedication to legacy platforms. How does Genesis support sound? If you thought "bat shit insane" then you might be surprised to learn that versions of FIFA 2008, Need for Speed: Pro Street, The Sims 2, and SimCity are being ported to the 16-bit Sega platform for the release of Tectoy's Mega Drive 3 (a wild looking Genesis clone) in Brazil. Insert Credit dug up details on the "new" EA Genesis titles, which happen to be based on the mobile device releases and are being ported by Tectoy devs. Those games are just four of the 86 titles that will come pre-installed on the budget console, including classics like Shinobi III and Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. There are even some new titles of hazy origin. Everything old is new again... or vice versa. News: Four "new" EA games on Genesis/Mega Drive [Insert Credit]


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Hello All,
I am relatively new to this site and recently something happened and I don't know what to think about it or how to process it. Here it is: About a week ago I emailed a gentleman whose profile I found interesting and asked if he thought my profile was interesting. He emailed me back and sent me his email and phone number (SO YOU WOULD THINK THAT HE ALSO SAW MY PROFILE [WITH MY PIC] AND THOUGHT THAT I WAS ACCEPTABLE).
The first phone conversation that we had lasted nearly THREE hours!!! We talked about everything from religion to politics to history. It was like everything that I have told GOD that I wanted in a man, he fit it. We have similar backgrounds, have similar morals, values, and principles. I had never felt such a connection to anyone before (of course I didn't tell him that).
Well, we talked a bit the next day and the day after that we sent text messages back and forth. He sent me a recent pic of himself and I explained to him that I didn't take pictures because I was ugly and fat. Now again, the one pic that I have recently taken is on my profile page. I don't think I am extremely ugly, I guess just a bit or average. I use self-deprecating humor as a defense mechanism, I guess.
Well the next day he texted me and wrote that he didn't think we were a good match and it was nice talking to me. I responded by saying that I was confused but I told him good luck and take care. NOW I am really bugging out about what went wrong. I wasn't being pushy or taking things too fast or anything. I just don't know exactly what I did to turn him off.
The ONLY thing that I can possibly come up with is after I said that I didn't take pictures is because I was fat and ugly, he went to my profile AND ACTUALLY REALLY LOOKED AT MY PIC, AGREED THAT I WAS FAT AND UGLY, AND DECIDED THAT I WAS NOT WHAT HE WAS LOOKING FOR. This is the best that I can come up with but I am still confused because my pic was always on my profile and I assumed that he saw it prior to giving me his number and as far as being fat that site is called large friends for a reason, right!!!
I will not ask him directly, but I was hoping that someone could offer me their opinion of my situation. Whatever I did, I don't want to do it the next time I meet a guy (IF THERE IS A NEXT TIME). Thanks for your opinions and advice.
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Tonight is the Final DIE ACTOR DIE.
After two years, I have decided to end the show. It has been a great ride. I have met and worked with some very talented people here in Philly.
Tonight should be a blast!
Good question. Answer(s) forthcoming.
In the meantime, I've been Tumblr-ing and Twitter-ing.
I kind of dig it.
More to come…
Nerdy and awesome:
Thanks Dr. Itsas.
GODDAMIT! This looked like a fun show with limitless possibilities. I am bummed it didn't make it past the pilot.


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Armani Collezioni was founded in 1979 by Giorgio Armani as a diffusion line for men and women and is sold in own stores around the world since 1997.
The elegant collection is customized to the active lifestyle of business women and men and includes not only perfectly cut business wear but also stylish outerwear and sportswear as well as evening gowns and accessories. Armani Collezioni carries Giorgio Armani's unique signature design and is characterized by exclusive fabrics, discreet colors and clear lines with a special attention to detail.
Simple, elegant and slightly androgynous: ARMANI stands for reduction - the brand's philosophy: 'Less is more'.
At the time ARMANI was established, Paris was considered the fashion capital of Europe. But Italian talents like Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferré or Gianni Versace were able to set major trends, directing the international focus to designs made in Italy.
Giorgio Armani first started an apprenticeship at Nino Cerruti. In 1975 he established his eponymous fashion house in Milan together with his life and business partner Sergio Galeotti.
After initial successes in presenting his debut collection at the Florentine Pitti in 1975, his international breakthrough came with his costume designs for Richard Gere's character in 'American Gigolo' in 1980.
Unstructured suits and jackets in neutral tones such as ARMANI's trend colour 'greige' were only the beginning. Soon after, his first diffusion line ARMANI COLLEZIONI followed, as well as swimwear and underwear. In 1982 the line EMPORIO ARMANI was launched and aimed to attract a younger clientele.
Armani's ready-to-wear lines were completed by the denim collection ARMANI JEANS and kidswear from ARMANI JUNIOR. In addition to numerous fragrance classics such as 'Acqua di Gio', 'Emporio Armani' or 'Armani SI', the haute couture collection ARMANI PRIVÉ was launched in 2004, followed by the functional sportswear collection EA7 in 2012.
Straight cuts, precious workmanship, luxurious materials and Armani's typical colour palette of black, navy, beige and gray (greige) characterize his collections. 40 years later Armani operates more than 300 stores in over 60 countries and is the creative head for seven design lines. The product range includes makeup, fragrances, and a home collection of furniture, textiles, tableware and lamps. In addition, Armani runs two hotels in Milan and Dubai, as well as a total of 18 Armani restaurants and cafés worldwide.
Hollywood remains loyal until this day: Besides wearing his costumes for movies like 'The Untouchables', celebrities like Jodie Foster, Richard Gere or Sophia Loren also wear ARMANI in private and on the red carpet.
Thanks to ARMANI, Italian design and know-how has become an established force in the international fashion market. The brand is considered as a standard for fashion and luxury in the 21st century.


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"The projects in this book will take you back to simpler times. Utilizing common materials around the household to make things—but with a modern touch—the beauty of this book lies in the simple toy and craft projects."—Living Crafts Magazine
"Henriques has incorporated the experiences of his children's imaginations at play into the amazing projects throughout this book. Although they may look simplistic to today's high-tech kids, these projects will create lasting memories more precious than any video games."—San Francisco Book Review


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Tickets for the Virginia Railway Express Santa Trains are going on sale.
The trains will run on Dec. 14 from stations in Fredericksburg, Manassas, Woodridge and the Burke Centre. Ticket sales are nonrefundable and are limited to six per person for most trains.
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday and are available for $5 at ticket outlets and $6 online. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Proceeds will benefit rail safety education.
The four stations also will serve as drop-off sites for the Marines Corps Toys for Tots campaign.
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Save yourself from summer identity theft
Ruth to the Rescue has simple steps to protect yourself
During the summer you would like to focus on rest and relaxation, but you can't let your guard down when it comes to identity theft.
Identity thieves do not take the summer off, and they know your summer activities could give them the opening they need to get your personal information.
For example, when you pack your bags for your family vacation, you could be carrying too many personal documents. Consumer Reports recommends you leave things like your Social Security card at home.
It's advice one local mother said she's already following.
"I only bring one major credit card and my driver's license. Usually American Express so that I know I can have fraud protection. And I always make sure that there's a safe," said Kristin Saracevic.
If you're traveling abroad you'll need a passport and there are some simple steps you can take to protect that document as well. Creditcard.com suggests you remember the three R's when you travel.
1) Remove! As we just mentioned, don't take documents like your Social Security card and birth certificate on vacation. You don't want them falling into the wrong hands.
2) Record! Make copies of key documents (front and back) and keep them in a separate suitcase. If you lose your passport or credit cards, having those copies will help you get replacements more quickly. You can leave those copies in the hotel safe as well.
3) Recover! Be sure to contact your local police station if your cards are stolen or compromised to make sure you have a paper trail. Also, hang onto that police report, your bank or credit card may need copies later on.
Alert Credit Card Company About Travel
Before traveling you should also call your bank or credit card issuer before the trip to let them know you're traveling just in case a fishy purchase pops up so they won't flag the purchases.
Robin Riutta recently had a similar situation happen to her, fortunately she informed her credit card company where she would be and when she would be home. "Someone just recently had my husband's card, but luckily the credit card company called us and asked us a couple questions and we said absolutely not, it's not us."
Beware of Public WiFi
Another sneaky way scammers can steal your identity involves using fake WiFi networks. When you're checked into a hotel make sure you check the hotels authorized network. Never do personal business on a unsecured public WiFi.
"I think it's horrible, I think that in this day in age with technology the way it is that there should be something to be able protect what we're doing online," said Saracevic.
Fake Hotel Calls
Also, be on high alert if you get a call from the front desk asking for credit card information. The Federal Trade Commission warns if a hotel really has an issue with your card managers will ask you to come to the front desk and deal with the problem face to face. If you get a call from someone saying they are from the front desk, tell them you'll come to the front desk, and they follow up with management.
Protect Your Children's Identities Too!
Even your kids aren't safe from identity theft. The FTC warns parents to make sure your child's information is stored safely while they're away at camp or a summer program. When asked about keeping her children safe Saracevic had some solid advice.
"I would ask the questions. 'Where is this going? Do you lock this information up? What's your security system?' Because now you can never be too careful."
There's never a good time to take a break from protecting your personal information, but with these tips you can rest a little easier while relaxing at the beach.
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The presentation will take place next Wednesday, February 26, at 1 p.m. at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at Woodhaven Boulevard and 91st Avenue. Admission is free. (Please note that the WCHS is also hosting a slideshow presentation called "Queens: Then & Now" at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 24, at Neir's Tavern & Steakhouse, 87-48 78th Street.)
Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe (cookscrafts.com) is a family-owned small business that has an interesting history. Cook's grandfather Wilbur began the business from his truck in the 1950s, which he used to drive around Woodhaven, Glendale and Richmond Hill, repairing televisions and radios.
He eventually moved into a storefront, where his wife Virginia would wait on customers and knit and crochet in her spare time while her husband repaired electronics.
"People would start asking her, 'Could you teach me how to crochet? Could you teach me how to knit?'" Cook said. And as people began replacing televisions and radios instead of repairing them, the crafts business began to take over the shop and it was renamed and established as a craft shop in 1970.
"It started with just yarn, but it blossomed from there," Cook says. "We brought in beads, macramé, paint supplies, and more." Indeed, you could spend hours getting lost inside Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe, and you'll most certainly walk away with great ideas for fun projects.
In addition to being a great supplier of crafts, Cook's Crafts also holds a variety of classes. For example, they have one-on-one classes available for beginners called Knitting 101 where your first project is a scarf.
Another class is Crocheting 101 where you can learn how to create a Granny Square. The class is just over two hours long and includes all the materials you need.
They also have project classes where you can learn to create various hats, shawls and scarves, and classes can be customized to fit your project desires. Cook also hosts group meeting a few times a month where hobbyists gather and knit and crochet together.
"It's a social thing," she says. "We have everyone from beginners all the way to advanced, and we sit around and we talk and show off what projects we're working on and we have fun."
As a small business owner, Cook recognizes the challenge that a tough economy and large chain stores present. But Cook's Crafts has the advantage of being a small business that knows their customer base and their needs exceptionally well.
"We can better customize and cater to our customers' needs," she explains. "Our customers like and appreciate the personal response we can offer."
When you walk in to Cook's Crafts and deal with Cook, you are also dealing with someone who is an expert in her field. "I was born into this shop," she says. "I've been here and around crafts my entire life."
"Cook's Crafts was one of my mother's favorites," says Assemblyman Mike Miller. "She used to go in there all the time. They're also very active in the community. Michelle and her father are very active with the Glendale American Legion, Post 104."
Cook's Crafts has also been a supporter of the Woodhaven Residents' Block Association, as well as other organizations and events in Woodhaven. We're looking forward to seeing Cook at the Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society meeting this month and hope you'll stop by to say hello.
And if you can't make it, a visit to Cook's Crafts is well worth a trip across the park to Glendale. You're guaranteed to find items that will spark your creative juices.


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George Barclay's Ranch was smack in a location that required that he have dealings with the railroads. We have seen this before in 1883 when he signed a deed for land.
The Logsleds to Snowmobile book about the history of Pine River mentions the Railroad and the right of way.
"When the railroad actually arrived at Barclay's in August, 1894, the right-of-way divided his buildings with the house and trading post west of the tracks and the hotel to the east. The Barclay's eventually donated to the B&NMRy 100 feet on either side of the track on condition that their buildings within the right-of-way be moved at railroad expense." pg. 110 second column lower right.
There is a deed regarding this very thing dated 24, October 1895.
Source: Right of way Deed, George A. Barclay and Wife vs. Brainerd & Northern Railroad, October 24, 1895 at 10 am. Book N, pg. #157 #3237, Cass County Courthouse, Register of Deeds, Walker, MN.
Know all [ ] by others presents that George Barclay and Amarilla Barclay, his wife of Cass County, State of Minnesota, for and in Consideration of one dollar with in Law paid by the Brainerd and Northern Minnesota Railway Company the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Company this succession and assigns, a strip belt or piece of land, one hundred feet wide, extending across the following described tracts of land in Cass County, State of Minnesota, described as follows to wit:
Lot No. (6) of Section No. 8, the south east quarter of the northwest quarter (SE1/4 of NW1/4), and the North half of the Northwest quarter (N1/2 of NW1/4) of Section No. 6 – all in Township No. 137 of Range No. 29; and Lot No. Seven (7); of Section No. 21 in Township No. 138 of Range No. 29 hereby conveying a strip of land fifty feet wide on each side of the center line of said Company as now located and established. Including also a strip or piece of land fifty (50 Feet in with, situate and extending along an adjoining the west five of the above described right of way through and across the named tract in the Northwest quarter of Section No. 6 in Township No. 137 of Range No. 29. Said cash [ ] price being in addition of the 100 feet in width of the right of way above conveyed and with Right to said Company its succession and assigns to protect any cuts which may be made on said land by erecting on both sides thereof portable Snow Fences: provided however, that such…
Unfortunately, the 2nd page is missing so we don't get the whole story. This happens when you are doing research and having to move real fast.
Several years later, George on 19 July 1897, George entered into a contract with the Northern Pacific Railroad regarding timber.
Made on the 19th Day of July, 1897 between Edwin H. McHenry, Frank G. Bigelow as Receivers of the NPRR and Geo. A. Barclay of Pine River, MN, $50.00 to cut and remove pine timber suitable for saw logs on the following lands: Twp 137, Range 30 etc. Not to include the cutting of Tamarac, Oak or Jack Pine. Does not prevent the sale of other timber. Signed by Barclay, Whitesides, Frank Vogel, and the Federal Land agent.
A copy of this contact was in his Civil War pension file.


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The "B", as I understand it, is a type of engine brake, similar to a Jake Brake on big trucks, without all the ear splitting noise. When I took my 07 TCH in for it's 5000 mile check up, I was told never to use the "B". It could ruin the engine or the transmission or the electric drive motor or some such nonsense. He really didn't seem to know why or at least that is the way it seemed to me; he sounded like he was trying feed me a line. Why would a mechanic say something like that? Why would Toyota make it so readily available if you shouldn't use it? That was one of my favorite features, next to all my other favorite features.
I LOVE MY TCH and I don't want to damage it.
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All trucks can use engine braking, whether they're equipped with a "Jake" or not. To clarify...a Jake is an additional braking system, technically called an "engine compression" brake (Jake is a brand name but is what they're commonly called, similar to "Band-Aid" instead of "self-adhesive bandage").
Under normal circumstances, when your foot is off the accelerator or lightly on the brake, the car uses regenerative braking to help slow down either in place of or in conjunction with the physical braking system on the car. When doing this the engine is not engaged so you're saving fuel (as opposed to a non-hybrid, where the engine still uses fuel even though it's not powering the car).
My understanding of the "B" position is that the engine does NOT cut out when you're coasting or braking. Instead, it continues to run and actually helps slow the car down since the engine isn't turning as fast as the car wants (like shifting into a lower gear on a "standard" type vehicle or a big truck).
You would use the "B" position if you were rolling down a long downhill grade rather than constantly riding on the brakes. Constant pressure on the brakes down the side of a mountain would cause them to overheat and eventually fail.


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Date Set for Sugarland, Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Trial
Approximately 60 people affected by the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair two years ago will get their day in court this winter. A trial date has been set for those looking to hold Sugarland and the companies responsible for building the stage accountable.
WRTV, the ABC affiliate in Indianapolis, Ind., reports that proceedings will begin in February 2014. Meanwhile, the deadline for anyone injured (or the family of those killed) to file a lawsuit is approaching. State law gives people two years to file in these types of cases. The stage collapsed during a 60MPH wind storm on Aug. 13, 2011.
Seven were killed and dozens were injured as a result of the incident. Sugarland was about to take the stage when they opted to hold off until unusually heavy winds settled. The victims have collectively received $11 million in payments from tort claims and additional money approved by state legislature. Nearly $500,000 in public donations has also been dispersed, WRTV reports.
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush were already deposed once, but could be asked to again describe their actions before and after the tragedy. They have denied being responsible for the incident, calling it "a true accident, or an act of God."
Two months after the State Fair date, the duo announced they'd be taking a hiatus. In the meantime, Nettles has given birth to her first baby and recorded her first solo album.


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"Being an entrepreneur isn't really about starting a business. It's a way of looking at the world: seeing opportunity where others see obstacles, taking risks when others take refuge. Whatever career you're in or want to be in The Start-Up of You holds lessons for success."
-Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg, L.P. and Mayor, New York City
"Everyone, women and men alike, needs to think big to succeed. This is a practical book that shows you how to take control and build a career that will enable you to have real impact."
-Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook
"Forging a fulfilling career is one of the most important--and often, most difficult--challenges in building a happy life. The Start-Up of You is crammed with insights and strategies to help each of us create the work life we want."
-Gretchen Rubin, author of the #1 bestseller, The Happiness Project
"The Startup of You" describes how to take the Silicon Valley approach to building a life: start with an idea, and work over your entire career to turn it something remarkable. In the world today, I think that the startup approach to life is necessary. This book distills the key techniques needed to succeed."
-Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, co-founder of Square
"This great book shows that entrepreneurship is really about taking control of your life, and you don't need a big startup to be an entrepreneur – you need personal responsibility and intellectual exploration."
- Penelope Trunk, author, Brazen Careerist
"Silicon Valley revolutionizes entire industries through the way we work. It is now time to export our playbook to the rest of the world. The Startup of You is that key playbook: it will help you revolutionize yourself and achieve your own career breakout."
-Marc Andreessen, co-founder Netscape; director at HP, Facebook, and eBay
"A profound book about self-determination and self-realization. By capturing and universalizing the wisdom of successful start-up businesses, the authors provide an exciting blueprint for building a fulfilling career. Invaluable for any person who wants to be a successful entrepreneur not in a particular company but in the most important enterprise of all: one's own life."
-Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark
""The Internet has fundamentally changed the architecture of business and society. This terrific book shows you how to live, learn, and thrive in a networked world."
-Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab
"Hoffman and Casnocha make a number of astute observations about shifts in the world of work…. As well as explaining network intelligence, or why your contacts' contacts may be the best source of leads about potential jobs...the book also gives numerous tips—including ones gleaned from the world of online dating—about how best to broker effective relationships.
-The Economist
"If you are starting a career, it is an excellent book for thinking through the practical issues you will face in branding yourself in what is becoming a more volatile and very different labor market"
-Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution.
"The same extraordinary vision and timing that enabled Reid to found LinkedIn is once again on display with his book "the start-up of YOU." His central thesis, that every individual can benefit from acting as the entrepreneur of their own life and career, has never been more important than it is in today's increasingly globalized, competitive, and networked world."
-Jeff Weiner, CEO, LinkedIn
"LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has pulled off something extraordinary in his book-writing debut. He has challenged a well-worn idea….and replaced it with something better."
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The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards are this weekend, with five acts vying for the top prize, Video of the Year, a prize that was first given in 1984 to The Cars, for "You Might Think." After 20 years of almost total dominance by male performers, the last four awards have gone to Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Britney Spears and Rihanna--whether this is a statistical anomaly or indicative of a shift in the network's sensibilities is unclear. Today we handicap this year's field of Video of the Year nominees, listing them in reverse order of finish:
Katy Perry, "Firework"
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Katy Perry's "Firework," also nominated Best Female Video and Best Video with a Message, is a classic case of a well-intentioned piece of art that is, sadly, ill-conceived.
Sure, we want all society's outsiders to discover their inner fireworks. But while we wholly encourage that gay kid to kiss that cute guy he likes, and we want for that heavyset girl to feel OK about herself, we're not sure attacking your dad while he's hitting your mom is your best play, and if you're ever confronted by a gang of muggers, card tricks are not the answer. And we can't begin to untangle what's going on in that hospital.
We get that this was an inspiring anthem for thousands of fans over the past year, and gave Perry her fourth number-one single. We respect its purpose. But if you really listen to it, the lyrics are pretty banal and the song itself is pretty awful, sort of a cross between '90s era Cher and Rebecca Black--which explains why Black appeared in Perry's video for "Last Friday Night."
Odds: 10-1
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Dig the shoes, like the image of dragging/pushing a piano across LA, and the less of Bruno's signature hat the better. But now that she's already gone, why is he going to all this trouble with the piano?
Other than that, the video doesn't have much to offer, it's a one-trick bit with no arc, it's success resting entirely on the strength of the song, which is OK, but no great shakes.
Odds: 7-1
Adele, "Rolling the Deep"
This clip is evocative of MTV's glory days of the early '90s, when directors would just cut together a mish-mash of weird, vaguely arty imagery, without much regard to narrative cohesion. That floor of glasses trembling to the kick drum? Awesome. The plywood mounted expressly for the breaking of dishes? Love it. The burning city of paper buildings? Fantastic. Throw in the nods real, imagined or unintentional to the likes of the Rolling Stones and Bad Brains, Dan Flavin, Ai Weiwei and Felix Gonzalez-Torres and we're delighted. Sure, that chick wearing armor and a plague mask while waving a sword and doing ballet (a la the original cover of Stephen King's "The Stand") is kinda dopey, but the references can't all be great.
What makes this work is Adele's voice—without those pipes, this thing is a pretentious mess. But she somehow manages to sound like across between C-Lo Green and Bonnie Tyler, while looking perfectly dignified doing so.
Odds: 7-2
Tyler the Creator, "Yonkers"
As good as this video is—and it's very good—it has a number of things working against it in its bid to be crowned Best Video of the Year:
- The song is littered with words that MTV refuses to air, even online, making a viewing of a network-approved version wildly unsatisfying. Tyler's got some stuff to get off his chest (other than his shirt) and if he feels compelled to use n-bombs and f-bombs to make his point, let him.
- This is that rare video that leaves you disappointed that the star didn't wet himself. After watching Tyler eat a roach, vomit, get a nosebleed and then hang himself, it would only make sense that he'd lose control of his bladder, no?
- There's a verse in the song during which he fantasizes about stabbing fellow 2011 Best Video nominee Bruno Mars in the neck, and wishes death to 2010 Best Video nominee B.o.B.—MTV typically likes it when the kids play nice.
- Kanye West has tweeted that he thinks it's the best video of the year and we all know what happens when Kanye supports a video.
But let's give the man some bonus points for directing the video himself.
Odds: 4-3
Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise"
We have to confess to both a generational and musical bias here, but this video stands head and shoulders above the rest. The Beastie Boys' collection of videos is so great that Criterion put out a compilation—yes, the same people who release films from Bergman, Malle, Polanski, Kubrick and Kurosawa, also worked with the Beasties.
The cameo star power in this thing is unbelievable, too: Steve Buscemi, Ted Danson, Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, Elijah Wood, Rashida Jones, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson, Steve Buscemi, Chloë Sevigny, Maya Rudolph, Kirsten Dunst, David Cross, Orlando Bloom, Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Jack Black, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Amy Poehler, Mary Steenburgen, Alicia Silverstone, Laura Dern, Milo Ventimiglia, Martin Starr and Adam Scott? Are you kidding me? There aren't many bands who could put this together.
Finally, this is the band's best single since 1998's "Hello Nasty," MCA just beat cancer and this may be the last hurrah for one of the great bands of the first MTV Generation—how you gonna touch this?
Odds: 1-2


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