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"Enough Already".. The American Reaction Round Up.
I gambled a bit on Sunday night Israel time, in my scathing analysis of the unwarranted weekend of fury toward Israel which poured out of the White House. I chalked it up to an artificial crisis designed to bleed out concessions, and pressure Netanyahu's coalition for a possible topple.
It appears 3 days later this is the consensus building for these events. I pledged to see what the pro-Israel reactions might be in the USA going forward, to gage whether or not Obama's strategy might backfire.. Judge for yourself.
Major American Jewish Organizations
Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations
[...] The controversy which has arisen regarding Israel's planning process for future development in its capital city in the form of the construction of 1600 new housing units within the declared municipal boundaries of Jerusalem was addressed during Vice President Biden's trip by Prime Minister Netanyahu's apology and Vice President Biden's statement of understanding and recognition of the importance of a continuing close relationship. The unusually harsh comments made since then by members of the Administration have resulted in increased tensions. The interests of all concerned would best be served by a prompt commencement of the proximity talks that had been previously agreed to by all parties, and all parties should act in a manner that does not undercut such talks. We urge the United States and Israel to resolve the controversy with the use of language reflecting their historic friendship [...]
[...] "Ideally, differences with allies, which do occur even between the closest of friends, should be discussed and resolved in private," said Harris. "We urge the White House to reconsider its latest, repeated verbal assaults on the Israeli government. It is not beneficial to pummel Israel with language that has rarely been used in U.S. foreign policy. And it may, however unintentionally, send the wrong signal to Israel's adversaries in the region, further complicating an already complex landscape."
We are shocked and stunned at the Administration's tone and public dressing down of Israel on the issue of future building in Jerusalem. We cannot remember an instance when such harsh language was directed at a friend and ally of the United States. One can only wonder how far the U.S. is prepared to go in distancing itself from Israel in order to placate the Palestinians in the hope they see it is in their interest to return to the negotiating table. [...]
AIPAC (One of the 1st to react)
The Obama Administration's recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern. AIPAC calls on the Administration to take immediate steps to defuse the tension with the Jewish State.
Israel is America's closest ally in the Middle East. The foundation of the U.S-Israel relationship is rooted in America's fundamental strategic interest, shared democratic values, and a long-time commitment to peace in the region. Those strategic interests, which we share with Israel, extend to every facet of American life and our relationship with the Jewish State, which enjoys vast bipartisan support in Congress and among the American people.
The Administration should make a conscious effort to move away from public demands and unilateral deadlines directed at Israel, with whom the United States shares basic, fundamental, and strategic interests. The escalated rhetoric of recent days only serves as a distraction from the substantive work that needs to be done with regard to the urgent issue of Iran's rapid pursuit of nuclear weapons, and the pursuit of peace between Israel and all her Arab neighbors. [...]
The Obama administration has used harsh and intentionally undiplomatic language to exacerbate tensions with our ally Israel in the wake of Vice President Biden's visit there. The strident and unwarranted escalation of tension, which has turned a minor diplomatic embarrassment into a major international incident, has raised serious concerns about the administration's Israel policy from a variety of mainstream voices [...]
We call on the Obama administration to halt immediately its unwarranted pressure against Israel, to take steps to heal the dangerous rift it has created between the two countries, and to return to the policy of its predecessors in supporting Israel's security and well-being as an important strategic ally.
Plenty of consensus there. More organizations like Jstreet & Americans for Peace Now celebrated the assault (shocker huh?). The NJDC seems embarrassed more than anything, choosing to lay very low. Other than Obama's base of hard core ultra liberal fringe, and their lovey dovey media people aren't pleased.
Christians United For Israel
Doesn't usually wade into political waters, but lookout when they do!
Via contentions we learn that the Evangelicals can quickly mobilize an army..
"Just 90 minutes after CUFI's action alert was distributed, more than 5,000 of our members sent e-mails to the White House asking the president to 'end this unnecessary crisis, return to a more productive approach, and stand with our ally Israel.' As of last count we are averaging an e-mail every second, and I see no indication that this will slow down anytime soon." [...]
The US House & Senate
An outpouring of support for the US Israel relationship has come from senior leadership in response, most of it follows a similar theme..
Quote bits, EACH from a different US leader.
They are bi-partisan:
- "Israel is a sovereign nation and an ally, not a punching bag. Enough already."
- "Troubling eagerness to undercut our allies and friends"
- "I am deeply concerned"
- "Rethink counterproductive rhetoric"
- "We need to disentangle bilateral relations from the peace process"
- "Now is not the time to falter in our steadfast support"
- "Verbal attacks on our staunch ally and friend"
- "An affront to the values and foundation of our long-term relationship"
- "We should be worrying about what is going on in Iran"
- "Israel is a critical ally of the United States"
- "The national security of the United States is directly tied to the strength and security of the State of Israel"
- "The Palestinians have refused to sit with the Israelis"
- "The most critical foreign policy issue facing both counties — Iran's nuclear threat."
- "Defuse this situation"
- "Stop this infighting and concentrate on our shared goals"
- "We should not be condemning one of America's strongest democratic allies in the Middle East."
- "Israel stands with the United States on the frontier of freedom"
- "The security threats that the United States and Israel face are too great and too urgent to be overwhelmed by a disagreement among friends."
- "Sometimes silence really is golden"
- "The stakes are too high and the threats are too urgent to allow the unfortunate recent exchange between Israel and the United States."
- "The Administration's approach to U.S. foreign policy has, so far, been disconcerting."
- "It is time to dial down this ugly rhetoric and gain the proper perspective on the true threats in the region."
- "Excessive criticisms of Israel over this incident is an unnecessary distraction"
- "One has to wonder whether folks in the White House understand just how much damage this type of rhetoric is doing."
- "It is time to put aside the rhetoric and reaffirm our bonds with Israel."
- "Our nation's security cannot afford a foreign policy which isolates our allies and moves toward appeasing enemies of the U.S."
- "Any effort to cut aid would lead to fierce resistance in Congress"
Senators McCain & Lieberman also provided some interesting video from the floor..
Ill conceived animus
Clearly, whatever the reasoning, whatever the goal.. There is mounting concern over the uneven-handed treatment of Israel by this White House. There is mounting concern over the Iranian threat, there is mounting concern over this pattern of abusing allies & ingratiating America to her enemies.
With Netanyahu coming to the US next week, and so far a solid front in Israel to reject most of the Obama administration's newly concocted demands. It remains to be seen how this artificial crisis engineered in the White House will benefit anyone really. Palestinian response thus far has been to riot, burn things, and call for a day of rage.. Go figure.
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The Politics of Military Occupation
By Peter M. R. Stirk
The Politics of Military Occupation
By Peter M. R. Stirk
Case studies include: Occupier/Occupied: United States and the Mexican Territory (1846 to 1848); Confederate states during the Civil War; Germany and France from 1870 to 1871; Egypt from 1882 to 1954; Cuba at the end of the nineteenth century; Haiti and the Philippines in the twentieth century; Rhineland after World War I; Italy, Germany, France, Poland, Norway, the Netherlands, and North Africa during World War II; South Korea; Iraq at both the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first; and Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
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Americans as Proconsuls: United States Military Government in Germany and Japan, 1944-1952 By Robert Wolfe Southern Illinois University Press, 1984
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Convert Military Victory into Political Opportunity of Reconciliation By Manoharan, N. Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, Vol. 7, No. 2, April-June 2012
Reports on Namibia: Military, Economic, Political By UN Chronicle, Vol. 22, June 1985
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Leaving a Powderkeg Whether by Sanctions or by Military Force, Saddam's Defeat Must Be Complete, or Else the US Will Need to Return to the Mideast and Finish the Job By The Christian Science Monitor, December 12, 1990
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In addition to the BCBSNC developed training, we are also providing direct access to seven additional Web-based courses (see Citizen Soldier Training tab) and useful third party links (see Links tab).
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BCBSNC is offering our providers free access to a variety of training opportunities addressing the stressors experienced by both military members and their families. These seven training modules incorporate Motivational Interviewing techniques and cover topics including: "Taking a Military History," "Military Family Issues," "Assisting Veterans in Crisis" and "VA 101."
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Military History Resources
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Daniels Wine & Liquor gets makeover!
7/28/2010 Update:
Daniel`s gets a much-needed makeover
Times change, and so do Hoboken neighborhoods…
Businesses can either follow the trend or be left behind. The neighborhood around the corner of Newark and Garden has seen dramatic change over the past 15 years. The proximity to the PATH station sparked a surge in redevelopment. Old buildings were rehabbed, new infill construction filled in gaps and the oversized Archstone apartment building went up on a blighted block.
New residents meant new businesses to appeal to them. Legal Beans thrives on the corner. Anastasia's moved in, and just a block away upscale furniture and bridal shops moved on to First Street to cater to newer residents of the neighborhood.
Through the revitalization, Daniels Liquor and Wine appeared to be stuck in the 80's. That is, at least from the outside.
On the inside the variety of wines and beers evolved with the neighborhood clientele, and service was always offered with a smile. On the outside it was, well, a little dated. Not any more. The old purple, lighted signs are gone, replaced by tasteful awnings with subdued script. The dingy white exterior walls have been repainted in earth tone hues reminiscent of the well-maintained building across the street.
Lunar crust sidewalk finally replaced!
The best news for the hundreds of people who walk this street every day: what could quite possibly be the worst sidewalk in Hoboken is finally being fixed. That's great for the many high-heel wearing women, stroller-pushers and the elderly with walkers who had trouble traversing a sidewalk that resembled the surface of the Moon.
The name has also been changed from Daniel's "Liquor and Wine" to "Wine and Liquor," perhaps reflecting the change in alcoholic tastes of the typical far downtown Hoboken resident over the decades. When you call Daniel's for delivery (201-656-9997), congratulate them on their evolution!
See more of the transformation below in the photo gallery.
And see how it looked back in the day – after the jump!
Description: Daniel's sells wine, beer and liquor. Delivery available.
Address: 87 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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The many different pub sections provide for any entertainment preference; may this be the library with its comfortable Chesterfields to sink into and de-stress from a hectic day or the sports 'arena' with its Big Screen TVs and sturdy tables to pound on should your favorite team miss a shot.
We have two professional pool tables to show off your mathematical accuracy while handling the long stick.
The long bar is ideal to get your favorite
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Diversions in place for St Patrick's Day
Motorists are being advised to adopt a patient approach when travelling through Longford town ahead of this weekend's St Patrick's Day festivities.
Gardai have confirmed diversions will be in place from 12:15pm to 1:30pm on Saturday as dozens of festival goers take to the street of Longford town in celebration.
The parade, expected to get under way from 12:30pm from the Battery Road, will take in Church Street, Lower Main Street, Dublin Street, New Street and Ballymahon Street.
A stand, comprising local politicians and other dignitaries, is also expected to be in place outside PV's in the county town.
The parade itself, will eventually finish by turning left down Killashee Street before coming to a conclusion at the town's Aldi Car Park.
A Garda spokesperson has since revealed that no traffic will be allowed through the town while the parade is in progress with roadways re-opening again from 1:30pm.
*In Lanesboro, proceedings are expected to get underway from 2:30pm tomorrow with Ballymahon's set for a 4pm start time. In between all of this, the Arva parade has been scheduled for 3pm while those in the Granard region will have to wait 24 hours before the north Longford town hosts its own St Patrick's Day celebrations from 1pm.


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More than 30 conservative Democrats joined with the House Republicans Wednesday to defeat a measure that would have extended the expiration date of a temporary spying law by 21 days. That measure was intended to give the House room to negotiate with the Senate, rather than quickly adopting a Senate bill that grants amnesty to telecoms and legalizes Bush's warrantless wiretapping program.
The extension's failure by a vote of
199 191 to 229 will inevitably pressure House Democratic leaders to allow a vote to adopt the Senate bill, since the House is not in session Thursday or Friday.
The temporary spy law, known as the Protect America Act, expires at midnight on Friday. If the House adopts the Senate version, President Bush could immediately sign the bill into law, winning a key political battle and largely shutting down debate and lawsuits over his secret spying program.
The House's Democratic leadership wants instead to enter into negotiations with the Senate in order to reconcile the differences between the Restore Act — which the House passed in November — and the Senate's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act of 2007.
Unlike the Senate bill, the House FISA bill does not include amnesty for telecoms that helped the government spy on Americans and data-mine their phone records, without getting warrants and in clear violation of federal privacy laws. It also places sharper limits on when the nation's spies can wiretap inside the United States without getting a court order.
Bush threatened earlier Tuesday to veto any extension, saying the "time for debate was over."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called that threat "Orwellian speak." saying if the temporary Protect America Act is allowed to lapse, Bush would be to blame for any lack of surveillance capabilities in the meantime.
The House leadership will likely re-group after this loss, but will struggle to find a way out of this political conundrum.
A vote tally is not yet available on the House website.
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Bradley Can't Keep His Eyes (or Hands) Off Rachel McAdams
Bradley Cooper played the smitten lover when he filmed a romantic scene on a beach with Rachel McAdams in Hawaii on Wednesday. The actor, dressed in military fatigues and sporting a dark buzzcut, held hands with Rachel, who wore a floral pink dress and a lei made of purple flowers. The two are working together on the still-untitled Cameron Crowe project, which follows a military contractor who is trying to reconnect with his former lover. Speaking of reconnecting, Rachel and Bradley may be experiencing a bit of déja vu on their current project, as they previously played a couple in 2005's Wedding Crashers.
Rachel's new project comes just as her other romantic comedy, About Time, prepares to hit theaters nationwide on Friday. The film already opened in selected cities last week. Be sure to check out our review of About Time before you head to the theater this weekend!


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Google Maps has added some great improvements and updates over the last few weeks, making it one of the most essential apps around. Here's our pick of the bunch.
Let's start with a tasty update that lets you use Google Maps to order food from your favourite restaurant.
This feature is currently being rolled out to major cities around the world. If you're lucky enough to live in a location that's covered, you'll now see a 'Place an order' button in the information section of your favourite eatery - look between the opening hours and the phone number. Tap that button (you know it makes sense), and you'll be taken to the delivery service used by the restaurant. Then it's simply a matter of choosing your chow.
The latest version of Google Maps makes it even easier to add photos to the locations you've visited. Below the images already listed at your current location is an 'Add photos' button. Tap it, and you can take a photo and add it straight away, or choose an existing picture from your camera roll.
With this nifty new 'Traffic Nearby' feature, you can now see all the things in your local area that might hamper your journey. It shows up traffic jams, road works, accidents and other problems, giving you the chance to avoid any trouble spots.
'Traffic Nearby' is currently available on Android only (iOS users should get it soon). To access it, look for the pale blue 1x1 widget called 'Traffic' in your widget library, and put it anywhere on your homescreen. You can then tap it once to see 'Traffic Nearby'.
Google Maps now works in close harmony with Google Calendar, giving you the power to make upcoming events show up on the map. So if you're having dinner with friends at a restaurant, you'll no longer have to manually input the address onto Google Maps for directions. It'll already be on there.
To make a calendar event appear on your map, simply enter the address in the 'Where' box when you create it in Google Calendar. The next time you go to Google Maps, the event will be on there. If you want to see a list of all the upcoming events you've added, tap 'Your places' on the Google Maps menu, and select the 'upcoming' tab.
Give these new features a try and let us know what you think. Has 'Traffic Nearby' helped you avoid any delays? Are you now ordering more delicious takeaway meals than ever before? Share your comments below.


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TWO men were today still recovering in hospital as police continued their investigations into a shooting at a packed Birmingham pub that left three wounded.
An unnamed 29-year-old man suffered multiple injuries in the shooting at the Midland Tavern pub, in Nechells, in the early hours of Saturday.
Two others, a 25-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were also injured as bullets were sprayed inside the venue, which had been hosting a disco and barbecue.
The three casualties were understood to have been taken by friends to hospital.
The two men remained in a stable condition in hospital. The injured woman was treated and discharged.
It is not clear whether the victims were targeted or the innocent victims of what is thought to be Yardie gang warfare.
Three people, a 21-year-old man, a 36-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
They were released on bail pending further inquiries.
A 47-year-old Birmingham man was also arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice and released on bail.
Police yesterday spent a third day at the pub, popular with reggae and blues music fans, conducting a forensic search for clues about the gunman.
Officers said they had not recovered a weapon.


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The self-portrait is a difficult style of photography to master. And when you throw in the vulnerability of creating one without the added comfort of clothing, it makes it all the more challenging for any artist.
But when done well, it can create stunning results. As the photographers selected here have demonstrated so inspiringly. The work of these image makers may span different decades, and while some shoot in black and white and others in bright Technicolor, they all share the same gift for creating engaging and thought-provoking art.
Top: A nude self-portrait with a mirror by Francesca Woodman.
The cool, reflective surface of water shields the body of Noriko Yabu.
Noriko Yabu
Japanese photographer Noriko Yabu takes a different path when it comes to composing nude self-portraits. There are no mirrors involved here, no stark confrontations with the body. Instead her shots are masked by water, so her images become something abstract and cryptic. They are unconventional in the best sense.
Compelling and atypical self-portraits of the body by Shane Robinson.
Shane Robinson
Shane Robinson is another photographer who takes an unconventional approach to creating nude self-portraits. Going down the conceptional route, his images depict the human body as a philosophical concept, one to be studied and pondered. This is because of the way Robinson frames himself hidden by shadow; his body contorted to strange shapes so the viewer can question and contemplate.
Two contrasting photographs of legendary Diane Arbus, including her nude self-portrait taken at age 22.
Diane Arbus
One of the greats of 20th century photography, Diane Arbus's life is a fantastical tale, though one tinged with a lot of melancholy. She became labeled as the "Photographer of Freaks" with her candid black and white portraits of society's outsiders: drag queens and dwarfs. But she was so much more than this. This confident self-portrait taken in 1945, when Arbus was only 22, showcases her already masterful control of the camera.
The brutally honest photography of Pieter Hugo.
Pieter Hugo
Acclaimed South African photographer Pieter Hugo often turns his lens on unconventional subjects. He is a great chronicler of his fellow countrymen, with a focus on African communities, which he captures in a brutal form of portraiture. This self-portrait, which shows the artist reclining on a bed with a small baby cradled in his hands is characteristic of his fearless imagery. There are no tricks or illusions. Just stark reality, confronted honestly.
NY photographer Erica Simone embraces the elements in her self-portraiture project.
Erica Simone
It is a brave artist who would pose all over New York in a series of arresting naked poses for all the city to see. But that is exactly what Erica Simone has done. "Nue York" is a project which was born out of an idea by Simone to question society's relationship to fashion, and how clothes can be utilised to portray a certain social standing. The images are bold and brave, touched with a bit of black humour.
Sublime black and white images by the late Francesca Woodman.
Francesca Woodman
A master of the long exposure, Francesca Woodman may have had a tragically short life (she committed suicide at 22), but she left behind an impressive body of work for subsequent generations to enjoy and study. Her hypnotic self-portraits look as if they belong to another time: shot on film in crumbling old buildings, they are ghostly delights. Often imitated, never bettered.
Images © respective photographers and galleries.


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How to Make It
Steam cactus, covered, 5 minutes; cool. Chop to measure 1/2 cup; set aside. Combine egg substitute and salt in a small bowl, stir with a fork.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat; add onion and serrano, stirring frequently. Sauté 2 minutes; stir in egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent egg from sticking to pan. Remove from pan when eggs are thoroughly cooked; keep warm.
Stack tortillas; wrap in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 25 seconds. Place one tortilla on each of 4 plates. Spoon 1/4 cup egg mixture over half of tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cactus, 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon tomato, 1 teaspoon Salsa de Tomatillo, and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Fold remaining tortilla half over filling; repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
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There are 5 key areas in the system, namely:
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A Document is a page used to enter and store data about your business. For example:
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- Tax Returns etc.
are all Documents.
A Document can be in one of three states:
- New,
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When you first enter data into a Document it is displayed in its 'New' state.
This is before the Document has been saved.
The New state is signified by the word 'New' prefixing the Document name. See below.
After the data has been entered the Document is saved by clicking the 'Save' button.
When a Document is saved it changes state to 'View'.
The View state is signified by the word 'View' prefixing the Document name.
In this state the fields in the Document cannot be edited, and they typically have a grey background.
A Document in View state can be edited after clicking the 'Edit' button.
By clicking the Explore icon, the document will be 'bookmarked' and will be placed on the Explorer.
This allows saved documents to be easily retrieved at any time by clicking the entry on the Explorer. (see below).
To edit a document whilst in View state, click 'Edit'.
The document will change to Edit state, allowing the fields to be edited.
Certain fields may remain as read only, and they will keep their grey background.
The Edit state is signified by the word 'Edit' prefixing the Document name.
Actions relate to specific things you can do with the Document and these are shown on the Document's 'Action Bar'. See below.
The Document Actions can either be explicit on the Action Bar, such as 'Configure'.
Alternatively they may appear in a drop down list, such as 'Find' or 'Actions'.
The Actions on a Document relate to that specific document only. To perform any task simply find the related Document and click on the required Action.
In the above image, clicking 'New Sales Invoice' will create a New Invoice for customer 'SO Systems LLC'.
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The Explorer and Lists
The Explorer is a standard 'Tree' on the left hand side of the User Interface.
The tree is organized into distinct areas of a business such as Sales, Purchasing, Accounting and so on.
By selecting the nodes in the tree you can view Documents and Lists of Documents associated with your business. For example below, clicking on 'Sales Invoices' will display the Sales Invoice List in the Work Area.
To bookmark a Document from the Invoice List, clicking on the Explore icon will result in the Document being bookmarked on the tree.
Clicking on the bookmarked Document on the Explorer, will then result in the Document being displayed in the Work Area.
In general:
- All Documents are kept in Lists
- All Lists can be accessed from the Explorer
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Memos are just like 'Post-it' notes that can be attached to any Document.
Memos are tightly integrated with the Calendar and can also be specified to appear in your to-do lists.
You can attach a Memo to a document by:
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- After clicking 'Save' the Memo will be saved and attach itself to the original Document. This is indicated on the Document with a icon.
Transactions and Items
Documents related to day-to-day business transactions includes:
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These special kinds of Documents are collectively known as Transactions in the system.
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Once Items are set up for your business you can start to buy and sell using the Transaction Documents.
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Accounting info defines how your accounts are affected when the Item is bought or sold. This enables the system to automatically generate reports such as Profit and Loss/Balance sheet/Profitability and Tax (e.g. VAT Returns).
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In the following example we will enter some simple Items and create a Sales Invoice Transaction.
Click on each step to show the details.
In Summary
- All your business data such as Customers, Suppliers, Invoices, Products, Reports etc. are represented and stored as Documents.
- Documents can be in one of three states, New, View and Edit.
- Documents have associated Actions. To perform any task simply find the related Document and click on the required Action.
- Documents are held in Lists, and Lists are accessed via the Explorer.
- Documents can be bookmarked on the Explorer by clicking the icon.
- Memos are like 'Post-it' notes, and can be attached to any Document using the icon.
- Products and Services that you buy and sell are represented as Item Documents.
- Items hold basic information such as descriptions, sales price and purchase cost. They also hold accounting information.
- Once entered, Items can be placed on Transaction Documents as such as Invoices, Quotes, Purchase Orders and Bills that you use to conduct business with your Customers and Suppliers.


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What is Leptin Resistance?
Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in the last 20 years. Nicknamed the "fat hormone" it is in truth a "starvation hormone". Leptin is actually a protein that is made in the fat cells. It circulates around the body in the bloodstream and when it reaches the brain it tells it that you have enough energy stored in your fat cells to engage in a metabolic process. This message triggers normal activities such as burning energy during exercise, and controlling the appetite for when and how much to eat.
Now consider the reverse. When a person is on a diet, they eat less. Their fat cells are forced to part with some of their energy store and so the fat cells make less leptin, no longer sending out the "all's well" signal to the brain, appetite and metabolic system. Depending upon what your normal leptin level is, which seems to vary from person to person, once it dips below the norm your brain senses starvation. As well as slowing down metabolism, the lack of leptin triggers the vagus nerve which in turn sends out hungry messages. The job of the vagus nerve is the opposite of leptin; it makes the body eat and store energy in the form of fat so that leptin can be produced again.
How Leptin Intolerance is Triggered:
According to this process, people who are overweight will be making leptin in large doses, but their brains are not responding to the message that the fat storage levels are well and they can stop eating. This state is called "leptin resistance". You may have heard of insulin resistance, when the pancreas produces large amounts of insulin, but a body with type 2 diabetes simply does not respond to the message. As people gain more weight, more leptin messages are sent to the brain, but it no longer responds and keeps demanding food and then storing the surplus energy in more fat cells.
The production of leptin is meant to make food less appealing because the body does not need it. When leptin levels are very low, it sends the message that you need to eat. Food looks good and is harder to resist. Unfortunately, when leptin resistance is triggered, food looks good all the time.
There are many leptin supplements on the market and the reason they do not work to control the appetite is exactly the same. Our bodies may have a leptin minimum, which triggers the alert to starvation, but there is no ceiling. Once the body's response to leptin has been impaired, no amount of leptin will reverse the trend or get the message through.
It is now known that faulty leptin signaling to the brain results in chronic inflammation and this is a key part of cardiovascular disease. As inflammation rises in the body, it aggravates the leptin resistance further by impairing the brain to hear the leptin's message.
This increasing spiral between leptin resistance causing inflammation, which in turn causes the brain to ignore leptin, needs to be halted and reversed or our health is in jeopardy. Leptin is required to keep the immune system functioning efficiently and to maintain healthy bones.
How to Counter Leptin Resistance:
To reverse the trend of leptin intolerance, Dr Robert Lustig MD, a professor and member of the Endocrine Society's Obesity Task Force explains, the sufferer needs to lower triglyceride levels, which otherwise interfere in the delivery of leptin to the brain. Lower insulin levels are also needed as insulin intolerance generates more leptin resistance. Therefore a diet low in sugars, carbs and fats to lower triglycerides and insulin levels will begin to correct the problem of leptin intolerance.
Only when leptin is being produced in correct amounts and the message to the brain is being understood will you be able to lose weight.


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Goodlife Fitness says it will hire up to 100 additional Ottawa-based employees to staff its new locations in Stittsville and Herongate Square.
The Stittsville club is located on Carp Road and will open this fall. The Heron Road club will open in the summer of 2017, the company - which is based in London, Ont. - says.
A Goodlife spokesperson said 30 to 50 staff members are typically hired to launch each club.
Goodlife has launched several new projects in Ottawa in recent years, opening a flagship location at Lansdowne Park in June 2015 as well as two new employee-only clubs at the General and Civic campuses of the Ottawa Hospital.
"We've had a great response from the Ottawa community and we plan to keep giving you more clubs," Goodlife CEO David Patchell-Evans told OBJ last year.
Nationally, GoodLife said Monday that it will be adding 600 positions between now and next August as it expands its club network in several provinces.
The company announced plans for 15 new GoodLife clubs, about half of them in various Ontario cities. It's also adding clubs in Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia and one in Moncton, N.B.
The 480 full-time and 120 part-time positions will include personal trainers, general managers, assistant general managers, fitness managers, club administrators, front-desk staff and child minding associates.
The company currently employs 14,400 people under its GoodLife banner prior to the additional jobs.
In Quebec, the company operates under the Energie Cardio or Econofitness brands, which aren't included in the jobs announcement. There are currently 48 clubs in Quebec, rising to 50.
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This is one of a series of tailgating guides for Big East football schools written by
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First Things First: GETTING THERE
Cincinnati location wise is the second most western among Big East Football teams. However, a large Delta Airlines hub makes it possible for just about everyone to get a nonstop flight to Cincy. BTW, the airport is actually about 10 miles SW of downtown and in Kentucky! Much like when Pittsburgh was dominated by a single carrier you may actually find a better rates flying into Dayton, Louisville, Indianapolis, or Columbus. All of these airports are within two hours of Cincy. I recommend checking Dayton Airport as your first alternative as it is not that far from Cincy and has some outstanding airfares. Amtrak might be an option for fans coming from West Virginia, Virginia, Indiana and Chicago. Questions about getting from the airport, train and bus stations can be seen here.
If you plan on driving, Cincy is less than two hours from Louisville. Pittsburgh and Morgantown based fans can get there in less than five hours. If you make good time, the next closest is Syracuse at 9 1/2 hours. Otherwise, the other locations are a bit too far to make unless you have a couple extra days. Unless you know someone with connections, a trip to Cincy might prove frustrating for tailgaters (due to lack of facilities) but you should come anyway as the information below will give you the inside info you need as a visiting tailgater. As UC grew in Football stature the amenities for great tailgating have developed as you see below. The campus and stadium are located about two miles north of downtown. You can get a nice view of the campus here. I have never been to UC but it looks like a neat campus and could become a favorite destination despite some tailgating handicaps. The campus is broken into two main sections. The west campus has the stadium and close by parking. The east campus has the medical school. Some very detailed campus parking and shuttle info and a nice interactive map of the west campus. Another reason to visit: Forbes Magazine listed UC's campus as one of the 14 most beautiful campuses in the World.
The information below has been taken from the Cincinnati Football Guide:
Nice Overhead View of Varsity Village--Click to enlarge
Getting to the Stadium:
Nippert Stadium is located on UC's main campus in Clifton (about two miles north of Downtown), and is conveniently accessed from the East via I-71 and from the West via I-75. 2011 Fan Guide Used For Directions
FROM I-71 South (Columbus)
• I-71 south to exit 3 - Taft Road.
• Stay on Taft approximately seven blocks to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue.
• Depending on your designated parking facility turn right onto Jefferson Avenue continue straight.
FROM I-75 North or South
• Take exit 3 - Hopple Street. At the end of the ramp (stop light) turn left (east).
• Cross over interstate and through Central Parkway.
Hopple eventually becomes Martin Luther King Drive, the campus will appear on the right.
FROM U.S. 50 (Portsmouth and the East)
• U.S. 50 to Taft Road (Taft is one-way going west).
• Stay on Taft to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue.
• Depending on your designated parking facility turn right onto Jefferson Avenue continue straight.
FROM I-74 (Indianapolis and the West)
• Take I-74 to I-75 south
• Follow directions above from I-75.
Nippert Stadium is actually one of the oldest stadiums in America. It is smallish (about 35,000 capacity) but affords excellent sight lines. It is one of neat, unique venues in college football. Like several other Big East stadiums beer may be purchased inside the stadium until the middle of the third quarter.
Nippert Stadium Night and Day Views--click to enlarge
Seating Chart For Nippert Click For More Details
Game Day Parking:
Cincy fan, Bourgeois Rage states,
"Parking is mostly limited to parking garages on UC's campus. But if you don't mind walking parking is available around campus for free. There isn't a lot of tailgating and where it does happen it is mostly off campus in small lots. I don't think I've ever seen the big campers that you see at some schools as there isn't a large lot for them to park at (on campus). It's mostly out of the back of people's cars/trucks/SUVs."
The information below has been taken from the 2010 Cincinnati Football Guide:
For the entire 2010 home game schedule, each season parking pass holder will be assigned to park in one garage according to preference and availability. Cash parking is on a space available basis for $10 in Campus Green, Woodside, Clifton Court (enter on Clifton Avenue) and Eden Garage. Eden Garage is located on east campus and a free shuttle service will be provided. Handicap cash parking is available in CCM garage at the end of Corry Boulevard. A state-issued handicap pass or license plate is required.
Another garage on Calhoun near Dennis is the parking garage tower next to the Soccer Field (Gettler Stadium). There are spots available there (usually) on gameday. You might get lucky and find some spots on top. It has a great view of the campus. I heard you can find gameday parking on Calhoun for $10. Might be worth investigating.
Close by parking for disabled patrons is available in CCM Garage on Corry Ave. near Nippert Stadium. You'll need a state issued handicap tag or placard. Patrons with disabilities should contact the UC Athletic Ticket Office so that their needs may be attended to effectively.
Map of Cincinnati Campus Click to enlarge
NOTE: UC Campus is not RV friendly. Cincy is a cramped campus so you don't have a classic tailgate environment. I would strongly recommend to leave the RV behind and tailgate out of a Van, Pickup truck, SUV, etc… unless you have inside connections and do some extensive pre-trip planning if you are going to park on campus. If you are bringing a RV I recommend the Short Vine District below as a great alternative. The Schiel School Lot allows overnight parking as detailed below. The two on-campus tailgating lots are sold as a season package for $120. They are the Corry Lot (next to the new UC Baseball Stadium) and the Sandler Lot (just below the Corry Lot on W. Charlton Street). They open the lots three hours before kickoff.
One more option for RV'ers is to arrive early and park on the street along Jefferson Ave. There are meters but Cincy fans said they don't ticket on Saturdays for not paying the meters. Apparently the meter maids do not work on Saturday. You need to arrive early (4+ hours before takeoff) and park any where on Jefferson between Martin Luther King and Calhoun (roughly the eastern campus border).
Tailgating-Alternative Short Vine District
The Short Vine District is located two blocks east of the campus and is probably the best area for visiting fans to congregate. As always the sooner you arrive the better chance you can get your party close together. I recommend arriving four hours before kickoff. These three additional off campus lots only total several hundred tailgating spaces. They do allow normal tailgating activities to include grills and best of all they allow RV's.
From the Short Vine website:
There's a new place to tailgate before and after UC home football games...on Short Vine! The Short Vine business district, just a 'football field' east of UC's Nippert Stadium, will be transformed into one giant tailgating party during the football season!
Short Vine (check out their website HERE) has everything you'll need to supply, or re-stock, your tailgating needs. Enjoy carryout, or dine in, at Martino's On Vine, The Holy Grail, Good Fellows, Daniels Pub, Papa John's Pizza, Gold Star Chili, LaRosa's, as well as a number of other restaurants. If you need ice, pretzels, chips, dips, hot dogs and more, Kroger's is right here as well. If you're looking for catering try Martino's Catering. They can accommodate your needs, whether large or small.
The streets open for tailgaters four hours prior to kickoff. For more information, please call Martino's at 513-221-8487.
Most Important: The Three Lots
Schiel School Lot: located on the corner of Vine and Daniels streets, across from the Sigma Sigma House. This lot is actually a primary school. They open up the lot after school closes on Friday. It costs $20. You are welcome to stay both Friday ad Saturday nights if desired. I recommend calling the school if you are bringing an RV to work out special arrangements. Some of my own tailgate group used this lot in 2010. They arrived early and had no issues. If you plan on arriving two hours before kickoff it will probably be sold out. I suggest trying Bogart or Martinos' Lots. The Schiel lot has WI-FI! BTW, The Bearcat Tailgaters are here every home game...be sure to say hello.
Bogart's Lot: located behind Bogart's on the corner of Glendora Street and Corry Boulevard.
Martino's Lot: located directly behind Martino's Restaurant on Short Vine. I've been told that the Bogart/Martino's Lots behind the restaurants charge $12. FYI: Martino's Restaurant was originally located in Pittsburgh. They are a Steelers' Bar on Sundays.
For information call: Martino's, 513-221-8487.
Some basic tailgating rules to follow on UC Campus or Short Vine District:
1. Tailgating lots open four hours prior to kickoff and will close one hour after the conclusion of the game.
2. There are no designated parking spaces; cars will be parked on a first-come first-serve basis.
3. Tailgating passes are required for the two on-campus lots while the four off-campus lots will park cars on a first-come first serve basis.
4. All alcoholic beverages must be kept in a cup at all times.
5. Grills are allowed in tailgating lots but a fire extinguisher must be present with your grills at all times. Please note that alcohol and charcoal grills are prohibited for fans parking in an on-campus garage.
Stratford Heights: Tailgate Cash Lot on West Side of Campus
Stratford Avenue between Joselin Avenue and Straight Street is a cash lot available on game day. The area is surrounded by a hospital and housing.
Another option is Deaconess Hospital Garage. Obviously you can't tailgate here...but just west of the garage is a cash lot that offers spots. This would work well for visiting fans. The early birds set up in the outdoor lot and any late arrivals have the option of parking in the hospital garage. The garage charges $5 and you pay via machine on the way out. The lot is located at the corner of Straight St. and University Ct.
If you (the reader) know of any good tailgate spots in private lots pass them on. I'll need an address, cost, charity if any they support, and how many cars it can park and when does it fill up. Email me or drop a comment in the blog.
Finally this Tailgate Group (Bearcat Tailgaters) has an awesome website and is a great source of info
Tailgate Alternative On Campus From the official UC Website
For the Kids:
Starts Two and a Half Hours before Kickoff
The BEARCATS FAMILY ZONE is always the place to start your family fun before every UC
football home game. Located on Sheakley Lawn adjacent to the Richard E. Lindne Center
and Nippert Stadium (GATE 2 Entrance), this area features inflatable games, a face painting station, and other entertaining acts. Bring your next generation Bearcats to "FUTURE BEARCATS FIELD", a mini football field where your little Cat's can try on uniforms and play on the field just as the big Bearcats do. The UC Cheer and Dance teams accompany the UC Marching Band for the official Pre-game Pep Rally one hour before kickoff.
For the Adults:
You don't want to miss out on CATTITUDE, the official pre-game party for all Bearcat home football games. Located in the heart of Varsity Village, CATTITUDE transforms Marge Schott Stadium into the largest sports bar in the Queen City, featuring live college football action on the CATSvision Video Board, the live BEARCAT GAMEDAY SHOW featuring former UC student-athletes, local and national media and other guests, plus much, much more! This starts three hours prior to kickoff.
An Easy Tailgate Alternative:
CATTITUDE Hospitality tents are the perfect place to entertain your clients, employees, family and friends before the Bearcats take the field against a great lineup of Nippert Stadium opponents. Prices for tents, tables, chairs and set up/breakdown are very affordable, so pick a game and sign up now! To place your order or for more information call 1-877-CATS-TIX. Spaces are limited to twenty (20) tents per game so call now and make your pregame party plans today.
The UC Alumni Association hosts pre-game activities just north of Nippert stadium at the Myers Alumni Center and Sigma Sigma Commons. The Bearcats Blitz starts three hours before game time and runs until 30 minutes prior to kickoff so fans can be in their seats for the start of the game. On the Commons, the Bearcats Blitz features music, a cookout with food and beverage vendors, Cornhole, and plenty of
open space (bring your football). Also, corporate and group tents can be rented prior to each game. To inquire about reservations, call 513-556-4344 or email.
Inside the Myers Alumni Center, the Bearcats Blitz offers food and drinks, big-screen TV, and plenty of fun with UC alums. Out back, the Myers Alumni Center parking lot offers tailgating for Bearcats alumni and fans.
A New Tailgating Option for 2011
I'll add more as I hear about it but the school is building a tailgate area on campus where people can rent plots of land...sounds like what Ole Miss, SMU, etc... does. Apparently they'll have security watching the area so you can leave your stuff out during the game and come back to post game tailgate. Anyone have a link about it please send it to me. Thanks
Lazy Man's Tailgating Option 150 Feet From Nippert!
Okay so you don't want to tailgate...well if you want some beer and food before or after the game try the Tangeman University Center...it is literally just steps west of of the 50 yard line. The Catskeller located on the bottom floor fancies itself as a sports bar...I can't vouch if they get ESPN Gameplan but it might be a good spot to hangout if the weather is crummy. The other floors have restaurants and even a bookstore (to buy some Bearcat Gear).
Cincy looks like they are playing one or two games a season at the home of the Bengals. Obviously the info you read about downtown is valid. I want to add a few things to help you out. It was opened in 2000 and hold over 65,000 seats. Amenities are good and expect beer to be sold.
Parking should be fairly easy if you arrive early. RacineJake stated, "The Banks development downtown will be a new pre-game destination for many fans before Bengals/UC games at Paul Brown Stadium (PBS). The development will literally connect the open space between PBS and Great American Ballpark that has traditionally been parking space (since Riverfront Stadium was demolished). I'm not sure how that development will impact the parking situation around Paul Brown Stadium, but I can say one of the best spots for tailgating near PBS is Longworth Hall. It's a HUGE lot and is typically pretty crazy on gamedays. I can't remember what it costs to park there so maybe someone else can chime in. There are also several other cash lots around the stadium and I've never had a problem parking for a Bengals game." A real nice brewpub/microbrewery is located at the Moerlein Lager House and it is situated in Riverfront Park. Finally, the Rock Bottom Brewery offers a sports bar environment across from the Westin Hotel downtown.
Paul Brown Stadium is very accessible from the airport. No more than 10 miles away. Hope this helps.
SPORTS BAR ALERT! Buffalo Wild Wings, 200 Calhoun Street
#513-281-9464 recently opened on the ground level of the University Park Apartments on Calhoun. The national restaurant chain, Buffalo Wild Wings (aka BW3 or B-DUB) offers all the sports packages like ESPN Gameplan and NFL Ticket. So if you want to catch that hard to find game, BW3 is your best bet. Local Cinci fans used to swear by the Holy Grail on W. Charleston in the Short Vine Area but it has recently closed. A new Holy Grail just opened in 2011 downtown. Not sure if they have ESPN Gameplan but they are set up for watching sports. As mentioned above you can also view games at the Catskeller in Tangeman University Center.
Tailgate Supplies
Get Bearcat Gear at College Flags and Banners
Last Minute Tailgating Supplies
If you are in the shortvine area you have a Kroger's right there. Also in the Short Vine area is Staggerlee's Carry Out--they sell a lot of beer. United Dairy Farmers is a large chain of gas station convenience stores. They sell beer and also have excellent ice cream and frosty malts. If you are coming from the north side of campus there is Keller's IGA at the corner of Clifton and Ludlow. NOTE: Keller's IGA is closed there is a plan to reopen it. Beer rating on variety of beers offered.
United Dairy Farmers Store--ahhh the good ole days gas under $1.50
If you like to gamble the area southwest of Cincinnati along the Ohio River offers three casinos. Belterra, HollyWood Indiana and Grand Victoria.
A real nice website to get you acquainted with Cincy, it should help you with your search where to stay. There isn't a whole bunch of lodging near the UC campus but I think I have found most of it. Kingsgate Marriott Hotel on UC's campus is a nice, brand new facility. The Vernon Manor unfortunately closed in March 2009. NEW FOR 2011: A Hampton Inn and Suites opened and it is walkable to the campus for most people. There are other hotels near UC. A Holiday Inn Express is about two miles north of campus. If you are interested in a "B+B" the Parker House and the Gaslight Bed and Breakfast are nearby. If you want to save some money you have several budget motels available bunch nearby about a 3/4 mile west of campus. I can't vouch for their cleanliness but offer them as an option. The Rest Inn, 3244 Central Pkwy, #513-559-1800 cheap under $60, no website. Nearby is also a Budget Host Motel and an Interstate Motel, 3035 W McMicken Ave, #513-559-0600 (no website). Finally, this guide is good for giving you phone numbers for various "Mom and Pop" Motels.
Downtown Lodging
There are other hotels downtown which are about two miles south of UC. Several of these are business hotels and if you catch the right weekend you might find a great weekend rate. I have attached Hyperlinks to many of the downtown hotels:
Cincinnatian Hotel, Symphony Hotel, Millennium Hotel (click on Cincy in location box), Quality Inn at Union Terminal, Garfield Suites Hotel, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hyatt Regency, and the Westin. If you are coming from the south you might also consider Covington, KY across the Ohio River. The Radisson comes highly recommended.
The big shopping areas are the Tri-County Mall, but it's quite a drive from UC. Rookwood Commons is a new outdoor mall that is very popular right now. Newport on the Levee is just over the river in Northern Kentucky and is very popular on the weekends. Downtown Cincy does have some limited shopping. If you are coming from the north or east try Jeffersonville Prime Outlets. There are also some motels out here if you have a spouse you are leaving behind on game day.
Newport on the Levee
While in Newport hop on a Riverboat
Christy's and Lenhardt's is a close bar/restaurant just south of UC's campus. Grab a beer or some good German Cuisine here. The sauerkraut balls are a specialty. The Clifton area is just north of campus, it is famous for its' gaslights. Today you can grab an ice cream and some famous Skyline Chili on Ludlow Avenue along with several other good restaurants. Skyline Chili is a must for those from out of town and have locations throughout Cinci. The closest is on Ludlow in Clifton, which is about 1/2 a mile north of UC. The Ludlow area also supports a variety of locally owned restaurants. This area is about 1/2 mile north of UC. Typical with other cities in the Big East is the Main Street area. It has several bars and restaurants in a restored urban warehouse environment. About 2 miles NW of the campus is The Grove and it is a must visit. They have the best burgers and cheesecake around.
If you want to hang with the younger crowd there are several places around campus. Christy's Rathskeller, Uncle Woodie's and others come recommended. Mecklenberg Gardens offers a more diverse crowd but it is a great place for beer and German food. Cincy fan Sluggur1 says, "Just south of campus, there's Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro, a couple Chinese places, and Indian place, a sushi place, Floyd's (awesome middle eastern dive), Myra's (they do a lot of vegetarian stuff), Papa Dino's (pizza dive), Baba Budans (coffee, mostly), along with the usual assortment of chains: Penn Station East Coast Subs, Arby's, Starbucks, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Panera, Chipotle, Spicy Pickle..." Another restaurant with some good reviews is Tex-Mex Cactus Pear.
Calhoun Street Marketplace
The 200 block of Calhoun has been revitalized. A huge student housing complex and parking garage was built. New restaurants have been added. Five Guys Burgers is a new chain offering huge fresh burgers and tons of fries (great burgers and fires), Buffalo Wild Wings as mentioned above, Potbelly Sandwich Works are awesome, Panera Bread, etc...Just walk down Calhoun and see what you like. Other great non-chain burger joints in Cincy are: Quatman Cafe, Zip's Cafe, Terry's Turf Club, and Gordo's. Over in Short Vine you must check out, Cincy Steak and Lemonade. They have great burgers and Greek food.
Another area to check out is the Mount Adams area, about 3 miles from the UC campus, the area features a number of fun bars, as well as some restaurants and nightclubs. The area along 7th street and on Walnut downtown has a few bars like Rock Bottom Brewery. Also, in this area is Arnold's Bar and Grill...it looks really cool and offers live music at times. You can park in the Fountain Square garage (5th & Vine) and walk to all of them. This downtown area around Fountain Square is a must see of Cincinnati; one of the city's icons. Another nice variety of dining options is available at Newport on the Levee.
Finally, If you love ribs try the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on the Ohio River. The Boathouse is the place to be for ribs in Cincy. The restaurant has a sports bar upstairs.
Main Street Click to enlarge
Cincinnati is far enough south to enjoy consistently good golf weather in October and sometimes even to Thanksgiving.
If you have some free time, the area boasts many excellent golf courses.
Belterra Golf Course at the Belterra Casino about 30 mins southwest of Cincinnati has developed a nice reputation. This Tom Fazio beauty will challenge you after an evening of pulling the slots.
Shaker Run Golf Club, Ohio's Premier 27 Hole golf facility has been providing Tri State golfers with a Championship Golf Course to call home since opening the original 18 holes in 1979. Conveniently located between Cincinnati and Dayton, public golfers are continually delighted at the beauty and challenge provided by each of the three nines - Lakeside, Woodlands, and Meadows. Beginning golfers, as well as those who have been playing for years delight at the easy playability and scenic holes which were designed to impress.
Shaker Run
The Vineyard
This is one of the better municipal courses in the country. The web site states, "Located at Woodland Mound, The Vineyard is sculpted from soft, rolling meadows and lined by dense woods. The Vineyard's challenging layout, three ponds and meticulously groomed tees and greens compare favorably with the finest country clubs."
Kings Island Theme Park is open weekends throughout October. A stay in the northern suburbs might be the ticket for families wanting roller coasters, golf and football. The golf center at Kings Island is a Jack Nicklaus designed beauty. Play this course if you want to stay out at Kings Island. Otherwise, there are some better values to consider.
Blue Ash Municipal Golf Course (located NE of downtown), like The Vineyard, is one the great municipal courses; high on playability and high on value. The web site states, "Golf Digest magazine has rated the Blue Ash Golf Course one of the top 75 municipal golf courses in the United States (out of approximately 10,000 such courses). The 18-hole, 6,800 yard, par 72 championship layout will challenge even the most discriminating golfer. The golf course is open year-round, weather permitting."
Blue Ash Municipal Golf Course
Short on Time?For those only with a few hours to spare or if you're a hacker, try one of the many other city courses.
Hope this helps. I'd like to thank Cincy fan Bourgeois Rage, who helped with this guide.
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Holiday Movie Marathon 2015!
We are going big this year for the marathon!!! 55 days!!!
You will notice occasional break from the holiday theme. All "off topic" movies are explained...Have fun!!!
For more information on any of the movies just head over to www.imdb.com :c)
November 01: A Flintstone Christmas
November 02: The Muppet Christmas Carol
November 03: A Garfield Christmas
November 04: Muppet Family Christmas
November 05: Babes in Toyland
November 06: [my father's birthday] The Sands of Iwo Jima
November 07: Deck the Halls
November 08: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon)
November 09: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Jim Carrey)
November 10: Barbie in a Christmas Carol
November 11: [Veteran's Day] They Were Expendable, Battle Cry, The Fighting SeaBees, and Midway
November 12: Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
November 13: The Nutcracker
November 14: Beauty and the Beast: the Enchanted Christmas
November 15: Christmas With the Kranks
November 16: Prep & Landing, Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer, and Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
November 17: The Santa Clause
November 18: The Santa Clause 2
November 19: The Santa Clause 3
November 20: Christmas With the Chipmunks
November 21: The Madagascar Penguins In A Christmas Caper
November 22: Shrek the Halls
November 23: Merry Madagascar
November 24: DreamWorks Holiday Classics
November 25: While You Were Sleeping
November 26: [Thanksgiving, U.S.A.] A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
November 27: The Jetsons Christmas Carol
November 28: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
November 29: A Flintstone Christmas Carol
November 30: The Vicar of Dibley: The Christmas Lunch Incident
December 01: A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 02: Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular
December 03: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Island of Misfit Toys
December 04: Arthur Christmas
December 05: Barbie: A Perfect Christmas
December 06: [first day of Hanukkah] Eight Crazy Nights
December 07: [Pearl Harbor Day] Tora, Tora, Tora, From Here to Eternity, and In Harm's Way
December 08: Holiday Inn (B&W) & Holiday Inn (colorized)
December 09: I'll Be Home for Christmas [1988]
December 10: Orla Fallon's Celtic Christmas
December 11: Frosty the Snowman
December 12: Love Actually
December 13: A Diva's Christmas Carol
December 14: Scrooge
December 15: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
December 16: Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration
December 17: It's Christmastime Again Charlie Brown
December 18: Christmas in Connecticut
December 19: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
December 20: A Christmas Carol (with Patrick Stewart)
December 21: Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas Live
December 22: [first day of winter] Frozen
December 23: The Year Without a Santa Clause
December 24: It's a Wonderful Life
December 25: White Christmas
Halloween Movie Marathon 2015! **edited**
It's that time again!!! Here is this year's Halloween movie marathon!
I am starting about a week earlier than usual, September 24, the day after Mabon (Fall Equinox) :c)
I went for a mix of horror, fantasy, and Halloween themed movies this year. Some cute, some...not so much!
For more information on any of the movies just head over to www.imdb.com :c)
September 24: Corpse Bride
September 25: Hocus Pocus
September 26: Hotel Transylvania
September 27: The Craft
September 28: The Covenant
September 29: The Crucible
September 30: The Brothers Grimm
October 01: Halloweentown
October 02: Halloweentown 2
October 03: Halloweentown High
October 04: Return to Halloweentown
October 05: The Salem With Trials
October 06: DreamWorks Spooky Stories
October 07: DreamWorks Spooky Stories 2
October 08: I, Frankenstein
October 09: Practical Magic
October 10: The Amityville Horror
October 11: Dracula (1931)
October 12: The Wolfman (1941)
October 13: Frankenstein (1931)
October 14: Bats
October 15: The Witches of Eastwick
October 16: The Haunting
October 17: Hellboy
October 18: Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
October 19: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
October 20: The Haunted Mansion
October 21: Beetlejuice
October 22: Sleepy Hollow
October 23: Underworld
October 24: Underworld: Evolution
October 25: Underworld: Awakening
October 26: Van Helsing
October 27: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
October 28: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
October 29: Monster House
October 30: A Nightmare Before Christmas
October 31: It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
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As beach balls are replaced with backpacks for the new school year, the push is on to assure that everyone is up-to-date on vaccinations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine vaccination for 17 vaccine-preventable diseases in infants, children, adolescents or adults and named August National Immunization Awareness Month.
Vaccinating kids not only protects them, but people around them who are more vulnerable to diseases due to health conditions or weak immune systems.
Adults also need vaccinations, especially if they suffer from a chronic condition like asthma, COPD, diabetes or heart disease.
"When you have any kind of chronic condition, such as cardiovascular disease, you don't have the physiological reserves that healthy individuals have to fight an infection," said Donna Arnett, chair and professor of epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
People with heart disease, especially heart failure, should be extra vigilant about keeping their vaccines up to date because they are more susceptible to pneumonia and complications of the flu.
"Research has shown us that you dramatically reduce your risk of death from pneumonia or flu with vaccination and that protection appears to occur year-round," said Dr. Arnett, also the immediate past president of the American Heart Association.
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Most of us who come under the category of 'youth' and have access to the internet are web addicts or internet junkies. Our lives revolve on and around the web. We share stuff, a lot of stuff – our life, our personal moments, pics, memories, our talent, our creativity, our art etc. Most of us are either college students or in the initial phase of our jobs. Yet some of us find time to pursue our passions, hobbies and broadcast them on the web. A few of us are so talented and artistic that they deserve to stand out and get appreciated & recognized for their art but unfortunately, we lose them in the flurry and deluge of ever increasing data on the internet.
Then I came across Priya Prakash, an undergrad student majoring in B.E. Biotechnology from PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, an internet junkie, a photography enthusiast and a blogger. Priya decided to handpick such people and tack them together. And thus started START, an eMagazine with a vision to provide a platform for the upcoming and unknown young artists to showcase their work. Priya says, "What we usually see on the web is only superficial. I was interested in knowing their journey as an artist and their views on certain topics. I wanted to get to know them and document their best work."
START specifically targets the youth. The magazine is exclusive to those who're students or working professionals and pursue art along with their mainstream life. When asked about the gist of the magazine, Priya said, "Not everyone can be a professional designer or a photographer. But every one of us can take our hobbies one step further and make something out of it… It's remarkable to see a 10th grader who's involved in art in spite of all the academic pressure. Most of the people give up art once they grow up and start working. START also features those folks who're still pursuing their creative hobbies along with managing their work/personal lives."
Priya runs the magazine single-handedly. There are no official writers so far. Every segment of the magazine consists of the interviews she conducts with the artists. She says that it's because of the pressure of her academic life and creating a study-work balance that she hasn't involved more people in her project yet. But in the time to come, she wants to collaborate, form a team and take it further. I was also interested in knowing if she plans to stay in electronic media or move into print media as well to which she replied, "START will continue to remain as an e-zine. I do not want to get into printing as it is not feasible. Also, I think keeping it digital works great. It is the future of all publications anyway". Well, I agree with this.
Started in August 2010, 8 issues of START have been published so far. A new issue is released once in every two months. You can follow both Priya and START on Twitter at @pricelessjunk and @start_mag respectively.