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Everyone remembers Colin Kaepernick, the African American quarterback taking a knee during the national anthem, refusing to salute the flag. This was a big deal to a lot of people. Many people sided with him, joining in his protest. Many railed against him, upset with his action. Some were so mad that the NFL allowed him to kneel, that they boycotted football. I, personally didn't care.
It wasn't a debate I was interested in. I saw and understood both sides, and while I could see how some people deemed it disrespectful to those who fought for his rights in this country, I didn't truly agree; those who fight for our country are fighting for freedom -- the freedom to express beliefs and stand up for the same -- and he was exercising those rights. Either way, I could see the point. But, football season is right around the corner, and I'm fairly certain that we will see many players -- of all colors -- sitting out the national anthem this season.
Yesterday's abhorrent press conference still makes me sick to my stomach. In a convoluted tirade, trump refused to place blame on the KKK and neo-nazis for the disgraceful protest that took place in Charlottesville this past weekend. He tried to walk the tightrope in the middle of the argument -- but in the end, placed more blame for this disaster on the "alt-left" than on the white supremacists. He tried to say there were "good people on both sides" -- but no, there is no shred of "good" in the heart of a neo-nazi. He refused to call driving a car through a crowd and killing someone a terrorist attack -- which it IS, that's a fact -- and then tried to change the subject to jobs. trump is clearly mentally-inept; the entire conference was reminiscent of an interview I watched in high school psychology with Charles Manson in prison. Charles Manson is a schizophrenic who also suffers from Paranoid Delusional Disorder. And, that's who trump reminded me of. Spewing incohesive, rambling, nonsensical bullshit. It was incoherent at best, but racist and bigoted at its heart. It was so horrible that prominent members of the Republican party immediately, and very publicly blasted their candidate and distanced themselves as far from him in the eyes of the public as they could. One went so far as to say, "I think trump's stance will be the thing that unites us."
I read the transcripts of this press conference three times. First, I searched for logic and sense. I found none. Then, I searched for a shred of common, human decency in the president. I found nothing. If you didn't see the conference, the transcripts are available online. If you're still trying to find a way to defend this display, just check Twitter, where immediately after the press conference, david duke (former leader of the KKK), THANKED trump for the support.
We can say what we want about Saturday's nazi-rally. But, Black Lives Matter showed up, and those protesters were carrying clubs and bats.
Yes, they did. Yes, they were. But, go outside of yourself for a minute and imagine being a minority in this country right now. The KKK is a group historically known for extreme violence against black people -- you know, lynchings, dragging people behind cars, lighting people on fire. Yes, BLM showed up, and yes, they were carrying clubs and bats. They needed to counter-protest these people. They needed to stand up for themselves. And they were probably terrified. Clubs and bats don't seem unreasonable to me, when I look at the historical context. Further, BLM wouldn't even exist, if it wasn't for groups like the KKK. Think about that.
But, the KKK was there to protest against the removal of a Confederate statue. They're just trying to protest the revision of history.
Look. We can't revise history. It's literally impossible. What happened, happened -- and that's it. Hard stop. In fact, it's usually the south that tries to revise history -- they put a winning confederate spin on some of those civil war reenactments, when we all know the confederacy lost. But further, the confederate state was a traitorous one. It fought against the flag you're currently claiming to hold so dear. You literally cannot be patriotic to America, and a supporter of the confederacy. The two are mutually exclusive. That's just a fact. And, we don't need statues to remind of us history. There are no statues of Hitler in Germany, but I doubt they've forgotten they once had a leader who committed monstrous acts of genocide.
We cannot be mad about the bottom picture without being furious about the top.
Back to Kaepernick. At this point in time -- when the president of that flag and national anthem feels no obligation to denounce a group known for lynching black people -- I no longer think it's acceptable to be upset with Kaepernick for sitting it out; in fact, I'll likely do the same. We cannot be silent about what is happening any longer. Silence is complicity; we cannot accept racism and bigotry as the undercurrent of our country. Refusing to speak up and against this is the same as aligning yourself with racists. Silence empowers the tormentor, never the tormented. We cannot be mad at groups like Black Lives Matter without being equally as furious about groups like the KKK, which BLM rooted from. We cannot be angry with Kaepernick for sitting out the national anthem, without being enraged at the racism that caused it. There's no reason to boycott football because a player is kneeling during the national anthem, if we're not willing to boycott the bigotry that caused him to kneel. We cannot ask our football players to respect our country if we don't demand and insist that our president do the same.
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A little like singing in the rain, this family is playing in the snow. I was going through winter images to display at the Junior League Holiday Mart later this week and was reminded of this really great idea for winter fun. We did a simple traditional family portrait and then added hats and scarves and Samantha, the dog, for a playful, snowy experience.
The first image is their card, the second image is a darling series.
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Sooooooooooooo, I got a new camera- YAY! It's a Nikon – Coolpix S3000. I debated and researched and talked to other bloggers (well mostly Jen) and decided this was the camera I wanted for the price and specs it included. I really haven't had much time to play with it yet, as 12am last night was the first time I laid eyes on it. I ordered it on Best Buy and Greg picked it up at the store for me while I was at work yesterday. Here is the first test shot (Greg took this one):
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I like the camera but I still have A LOT to learn about it. There's supposed to be a "Food" setting on it, so I'm looking forward to trying that. There's also a bunch of different flash settings and stuff like that, and I really haven't played with any of that yet. So far so good though!
Ok, now that you have seen all my beautiful new pictures, I'll catch up on what I've been up to this busy week! Rewind to Tuesday night. I went to a yoga. The studio actually combined hot yoga and power yoga due to staffing, so it was kind of a hot power yoga class. It was a tough one. I don't know that someone totally new to yoga would have liked that class, because the instructor didn't always explain the moves and used the "yoga terms" for a lot of the moves rather than the plain English term. Luckily, my former yogi enthusiast self knew what she was talking about most of the class. It was another sweat fest too, and I totally forgot to bring a towel to wipe my sweaty head off with so at one point I booked it to the rest room to grab a wad of paper towels and winged it (I really need to stop talking about how sweaty I get during yoga, I know). When I got home, hubby and I had pizza and salad and the pizza was actually FREE from Donato's because they had some kind of promo going I heard about. I love Donato's and love it even more when it's FREE!
Last night I went to the Dave Matthews Band concert with Kelly (check her blog out, there may be a recap and pictures since she had her camera!). I was actually her stand-in date, as her hubby had to go out of town for work and was unable to join her at the last minute. I happily accepted her invite! I've actually seen DMB twice before last night, but the last time I saw them was ELEVEN years ago! And guess where I saw them? In CHARLOTTE!! Random right? I went with my brother when we were living with my parents for the summer during college in Hilton Head. We made the drive up to Charlotte to see them at the same venue as last night.
Anyway, Kelly and I went to The Flying Saucer for dinner on the way to the show. I had a pear cider and she had the Sam Adams Summer Ale, and both of us got variations on a veggie sandwich. I had a veggie burger and she had a veggie wrap, both with salad on the side. I love Flying Saucer. They have at least 200 beers to choose from and the food is always great too. Win!
After dinner we sat in traffic for about an hour to get less than 2 miles and that was pretty damn frustrating, but finally got parked and got inside RIGHT as the DMB was going on. We completely missed the opening act though. Kelly got us two of the biggest beers I've ever seen while I was in the bathroom. They were these GIANT Coors Light cans. I probably drank a little over half of mine before I called it quits.
I'm actually a big fan of DMB's older stuff. Under The Table And Dreaming (their first album) came out when I was in High School and I remember it being on my mix rotation heavily. I also liked the next couple albums, but haven't been quite as into their newer stuff. They played a decent amount of old stuff and I definitely sang along and enjoyed myself. It was a late night! I got home just before midnight and was out! Thanks for the invite Kelly! I had a great time! 🙂
I'm kinda behind in posts here, but I thought I would share my exciting Friday night festivities first. Jen is like the biggest Daughtry fanatic I've ever seen. She's seen him 6 times!! As a present, she got VIP tickets to see Daughtry Friday night, and when I say SEE Daughtry, I not only mean sit in a crowded arena and watch a concert, I also mean MEET Mr. Chris Daughtry himself! I am also passionate about the music I love, but I have never gone as far as to get VIP tickets to meet anyone. Not only did she do this for this particular concert, but this is actually the SECOND time she has met Chris! She is truly dedicated! haha! Anyway, she invited me to come with her! Wow!
So Friday I left work early, went home and changed, and Jen and I headed to our VIP experience. We got to the arena right on time. We ended up waiting outside the arena for about an hour to be let in. Good thing we are talkers and have lots to chat about all the time 🙂
Finally they let us in to the lobby of the arena, and we waited a little more. We were given our VIP pass lanyards (which we kept on for the rest of the night, even at dinner!) Then a security guy tried to go through "the rules" while yelling loudly over the soundcheck going on inside. Basically he said not to trip and fall, not to try and kiss Chris, and not to touch his head. I was most worried about tripping. Cuz I'm klutzy like that. We finally got let in and all gathered around the stage.
Chris and the band played two songs. We were like 12 feet from him. Really really cool!


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Evil Angel
Genre: Fetish, Gonzo
Director: Christoph Clark
Cast: Silvia Saint, Caroline Cage, Niky Rider, Jean Yves-LeCastel, Tiffant Hopkins, Choky Ice, James Brossman, Judy Blond, Nataly Szep
Length: minutes
Date of Production: 1/21/2005
Extra's: The only "real" extra this time was the inclusion of almost 8 minutes of Behind the Scenes or deleted footage. While some of it was simply an opportunity to see the gals putting on their war paint and fetish outfits, some nudity was displayed too. The other extras were the standard fetish menu, cast list, photogallery, filmographies, and biography of Christoph Clark. The extras were weaker than average but the sheer length of the movie itself easily made up for that fact.
Condoms: None
Audio/Video Quality: Euro Domination 3 was presented in the same 1.33:1 ratio full frame color it was originally shot in by director Christoph Clark. The lighting was more consistent than some of Christoph's previous works and the resulting amount of grain was less than average because of it. The composition of the shots was also improved over his works where he participated (as I've claimed in the past; Christoph makes better movies when he sticks with working his role as director instead of dividing his time as a performer too) and the overall quality of the visual aspects of the movie was very good. The audio was presented in the same stereo presentation that Christoph always seems to use with minimal separation and limited dynamic range so I guess he'll need to work on that more if he's to reach his true potential as a director but this is a fact shared by many of his peers too.
Body of Review: In the last year, I've noticed that Evil Angel has been greatly diversifying their gonzo lines of porn to a lot of additional success. Each of their directors fills a niche and their foreign lines seem to offer a lot of solid entertainment with Rocco Siffredi and Christoph Clark leading the pack. One of Christoph's lines drawing a lot of attention recently has been Euro Domination 1
and Euro Domination 2, a couple of very visually interesting movies that spent much of their time showcasing beautiful women in fetish attire. If you liked them and the concepts behind them, you'll like the newest release in the series, Euro Domination 3, because of the fabulously attractive cast, the heated sexual antics, and high end production qualities it had. Here's a breakdown of the four scenes by cast and sexual depravity for you if your instincts aren't enough to tell you this was a winner:
Scene One: Silvia Saint, the porn legend many fans have longed to see in a comeback, began the movie wearing the same purple outfit she wore on the front DVD cover while menacing coworker Caroline Cage (also dressed up in fetish gear as on the front cover). Both gals looked great in their outfits although the make up was applied far too heavily for my tastes. Silvia started off the scene by teasing and tormenting Caroline with her whip; dominating her charge as though in total control of the young hotty. Caroline then went down on Silvia and was eventually the recipient of some strap on dildo action. In all, I thought the scene was exceptionally solid, especially for a lesbian scene with plenty of energy and heat from this talented duo.
Scene Two: Niky Rider, an attractive brunette with ample implants for silicone fans, was up next in a kitchen as she showed off her fetish outfit that consisted of thigh high PVC boots, a black & red corset, collar and wrist collars with a whip. Her sweet ass looked great in this outfit and I could see why Jean Yves-LeCastel wanted to get some of that action. She masturbated on the counter and even pissed (with no suggestion it was "squirting" as some would sucker into believing) before taking charge of the aging European performer. She spanked him before switching roles to blow him, later letting him finger her ass with black gloves. He then boned her ass energetically before dropping a load into her mouth (ATM) that she swallowed.
Scene Three: Tiffany Hopkins, another cute brunette with a lean body, all natural breasts, and a fetish outfit that was heavy on showing her as a submissive (she was chained so that she had limited movement), was up next. In a star studded cast of totally fine babes, it would be easy to forget about her but in all fairness, she was hotter looking than a majority of performers in the porn business these days. After some tease footage with a glass dildo that led to some masturbation with a flesh toned vibrator on the floor, she took care of Choky Ice and James Brossman. Keeping in mind that her solo action was better than most regular scenes I've watched, I knew she'd be great with the guys. I was right and she engaged them with as much energy and heat as any of the other gals here displayed. The emphasis was on oral and anal (with ATM at that) but unless you're fixated on DPs, you're going to find this a top notch scene that ended with her face and upper torso coated in semen.
Scene Four: Judy Blond and brunette Nataly Szep, were up last in a scene where Judy began as the dominant personality. The fetish attire was far more subdued this time, sticking with basic black see through outfits, but I think they were well versed in role playing and had enough sexual talent to cover anything that came their way. After a prolonged lesbian scene full of strap on dildo action, muff diving, and all the rest of the stuff we'd expect, the gals took care of Jean Yves-LeCastel on a bed, initially sharing his penis orally. Fans of foot fetish action will be happy since the gals gave some of that but there was a lot of anal and ATM too. While not the best scene of the movie, it was still plenty hot to watch with a good amount of replay value (fans might enjoy the technical DP too) due to the chemistry and energy displayed here.
Summary: Euro Domination 3 was well worth a rating of Highly Recommended due to the cast, the action, and the production values that gave consumers a lot of fuck for the buck. I hope Christoph will continue to push the limits of his work since the fetish world is woefully short of true fetish action and critics have reasonably pointed out that even this line of releases is kind of tame compared to what the rest of the world offers. Perhaps if the cast plays their roles more aggressively in the future, such critics will shut up and join the rest of us, but I can see why they want more than even this solid release had to offer. That said, Silvia and her fellow cast members all looked great and their fans will see a lot of replay value in this DVD.
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For Immediate Release
Community Theatre of Little Rock Announces
its Summer Musical
Community Theatre of Little Rock is pleased to conclude its 61st Season with our Cult Classic Summer Musical "Heathers". Show dates are July 14th-16th, 21st-23rd and 28th-30th to be held at The Studio Theatre, 320 West 7th Street in Downtown Little Rock.
Regular admission is $18 for adults and $16 for military, students (10yrs - College) and seniors age 65+. $8.00 for Children (4-9 yrs)*. * PLEASE NOTE: This show is not suitable for children and younger teens! Children age 3 and under are given free admission. Groups of 10 or more can get in for $16. Bring a pair of gently used running shoes and receive $1.00 off your admission.
Now you can become a member of CTLR and enjoy some premium benefits. For your ticket purchase + $5.00, you will become a member of CTLR. With your membership, you'll receive advanced seating at all productions, early bird ticket sales (via e-mail announcement) and advanced announcement of the next season before the general public.
CTLR takes credit card orders on-line or you may reserve your seat by phone and pay at the door.
The Heathers cast has scheduled a 'Pocket Preview'* of the show July 13th at 7:30pm. On this one night, admission is whatever the patron can pay. *CTLR's "Pocket Previews" are actually final dress rehearsals which are open to the public. No admission is required, but we will be accepting donations to support the theatre. No reservations will be accepted, as seating is strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Seating is limited, so reservations are highly recommended. To purchase your tickets, please visit our website www.ctlr-act.org. To reserve your seat (pay at the door) or for information call CTLR at 501-410-ACT3(2283). Unclaimed reserved seats will be released 10 minutes prior to show time. Doors open one hour prior to show time.
Performances on Thursday - Saturday ~ Box office opens at 6:30 pm, curtain rises at 7:30 pm. Performances on Sundays ~ Box office opens at 1:30 pm, curtain rises at 2:30 pm.
An Overview of Heathers: The Musical
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather's aerobicized ass… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Desperate Housewives"), Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She's the Man). Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be New York's most popular new musical. Are you in, or are you out?
Cast and Crew:
Veronica – Natalie Williams
JD – Koty Mansfield
Heather Chandler – Grace Taylor
Heather McNamara – Sophie Barnes
Heather Duke – Parker
Mancino Martha – Angela Morgan
Kurt – Chris Noyes
Ram – Ryan Lynch
Ram's Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper – Danny Troillett
Kurt's Dad/Veronica's Dad/ Principal Gowan – Alexander Harding
Chandler Ms. Fleming/Veronica's Mom – Cheryl Bailey Troillett
Beleaguered Geek – Bodee Starr
Preppy Stud – Brian Christopher Roberson
Hipster Dork – Adrian Hinojosa
New Wave Girl – Katy Guthrie
Stoner Chick – Kelsey Padilla-Dumas
Young Republicanette – Reagan Alexandrea
Hammonds Girls Ensemble – Georgeann Burbank, Rylee Christen Bolls
Boys Ensemble – Robert Warner, Saxon Whitehead, Ryan Phil Heumier
DIRECTOR: Frank O. Butler
MUSIC Director: Tanner Ogelsby
PRODUCERS: Jerry Woods
About the Community Theater of Little Rock (CTLR)
Founded in 1956, the Community Theatre of Little Rock (CTLR) is Central Arkansas's oldest and finest theater tradition. CTLR is a nonprofit, volunteer organization striving to enlighten, educate and entertain our community by providing live theatrical productions of the highest quality, as well as providing opportunities for talented people to perform and participate in all phases of producing live theater.
For further information, visit our website www.ctlr-act.org. You may also look us up on Facebook or call our information line at 501-410-ACT3(2283). For MEDIA ONLY. For additional questions, please contact Chris Boggs at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Flyers announce local broadcast scheduleby Staff Writer / Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers, in conjunction with broadcast partners Comcast SportsNet and Greater Media Philadelphia, today announced their local broadcast schedule for the 2015-16 season.
The Flyers will have 71 of their games televised locally in the Philadelphia market this season. Of those games, 60 will air on Comcast SportsNet, with 11 airing on The Comcast Network. The remaining 11 games will be exclusive national telecasts, nine of which will appear on the NBC Sports Network and two of which will be on NBC.
SCHEDULE: Download a Schedule PDF here
NEW RADIO: Flyers add 97.3 as radio partner
TIME CHANGE: Sept. 25 vs. Islanders: 6 pm
PROMOTIONS: Giveaway & Theme nights!
In addition, three preseason games – 9/22 vs. NY Rangers, 9/25 vs. NY Islanders and 9/30 vs. New Jersey – will be televised on The Comcast Network.
CSN's Emmy-Award winning broadcast team of play-by-play voice Jim Jackson, color commentators Keith Jones and Bill Clement, and rinkside analyst Chris Therien all return this season, along with veteran producer Bryan Cooper and director Mike Mulligan.
On the radio side, the Flyers enter their fourth season with Greater Media Philadelphia bringing all preseason, regular season and playoff games to the airwaves. 97.5 The Fanatic will again serve as the Flyers' radio flagship, and will carry five preseason games and 58 regular season games. For the Oct. 2 preseason game and 24 regular-season occasions where the Flyers play on the same night as the Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers games will be heard on 93.3 WMMR.
The split-squad game in Brooklyn vs. the NY Islanders on September 21 will be carried on 97.5 The Fanatic; broadcast plans for the other half of the evening from Allentown are still to be determined.
The Flyers have added to their radio network this season with the inclusion of Townsquare Media's 97.3 ESPN in Atlantic City, NJ. Veteran broadcasters Tim Saunders and Steve Coates return to handle all Flyers radio broadcasts again this season.
Fans can get a jump on reserving tickets ahead of the public single-game on sale in September by purchasing an 11-game membership now. Call 215-218-PUCK or visit PhiladelphiaFlyers.com.


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The service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. I love the Bistro and plan to return.
Loved our experience. We were seated near a very loud group so an intimate anniversary was challenging. The food and service were excellent.
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We were celebrating a special birthday and had a reservation. When we arrived I asked hostess if we could sit beside window and she said those tables have already been reserved. We were there for at least and hour and a half and neither of those tables were sat with people. Also our waitress did not keep our drinks full.
excellent service. food. Great for special occasions. my wife and i were blown away by how wonderful the service was when we went for our anniversary.
I brought my parents from out of town. They were impressed from the moment we drove onto the property. He food, service, the WINE were all amazing!
My husband and I enjoyed one of the special three-course meals. We started with a delicious mixed green salad made special with thinly sliced strawberries, toasted pistachios, creamy goat cheese, and a light citrus vinaigrette. The crispy garlic toast that accompanied our meal tasted fresh and crunchy. We had lamb shanks with a French-style sauce that was perfectly prepared. Scoops of mashed potatoes, sweet roasted baby carrots, and tender asparagus were served on a platter with the lamb. We finished with lemon tarts with raspberries and whipped cream. We also purchased a fine bottle of Amarone to share with our meal. The service was excellent and our server wrapped our leftovers neatly in recyclable boxes.
Wonderful atmosphere. Well prepared food. Always a very good experience.
Was our first time was a bit disappointed as my fillet steak was over cooked and tough. Flavors were bland. Good atmosphere and service but for the amount I paid was expecting a much better meal on Mother's Day with my wife and Son and the steak disappointed. 😔☹
It was our 39th wedding anniversary. Told them and we had a great window table. Lamb loin was a special but after ordering was told it was sold out. Chef Rocco offered a single serving of their family-style rack of lamb. I said YES! Delicious, as were my wife's scallops.
This place is awesome! A destination winery and fantastic restaurant! It rocks! And we drove three hours to have this dinner.
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What an incredible dining experience! The staff was cordial and inviting from the moment we arrived. Our server was Nick, and he was an exceptional server and host! This was the perfect place to celebrate our son's college graduation. The menu offers a variety of authentic Italian classic dishes created with a culinary artist's unique twist. As a party of 5, our selections ranged from the Seafood Chittara to the Tuscan Beef Short Ribs. All perfectly plated and exquisite! The wines are incredible, too! We especially enjoyed the Wine Flight tasting board. The ambiance is warm and inviting and fills you with the anticipation of returning soon.
This was our first visit and our food and dining experience expectations were met! The menu selections are what you would expect for the setting and the atmosphere of a Italian vineyard. We had to keep reminding ourselves that we were in Canton, OH. The rack of lamb was the best I have had, cooked to perfection. I am not a fan of cooked carrots but the ones that accompanied the lamb were delicious. I am now spoiled and will only eat those! The hour drive was worth it!
My wife and I ate at the Bistro this past Saturday. The food was excellent - my wife had scallops and I had rack of lamb and both were generous portions and prepared very well. Service was just so-so. Our waitress was friendly, but she forgot to bring our wine and I had to ask her for it again, after our apetizer had already arrived. Another server brought our entrees and asked if we wanted cheese or pepper, we both said yes and she left never to return. It was early, so hardly a challenging shitft. One server making a mistake is understandable, but when 2 servers make these types of mistakes it's indicative of a problem. These are minor miscues but not something I would expect at the price point here. The wine is comparable to other Ohio wineries, just priced higher. But the grounds are absolutely beautiful, so think of it as an upcharge for the location. It is odd though, that they do not provide a bucket for their whites - I don't think I've ever dined at a restaurant before where we order a white wine and no bucket is provided to keep the bottle chilled.
This is a great restaurant and property. We have dined several times and spent the weekend. This last visit was for Mother's Day. My salmon and fig salad were delicious.
I always enjoy spending my birthday at one of the Gervasi restaurants! Last year I went to Twisted Olive. I've been doing that for several years now. They have the best restaurants in the area. The food is always amazing. The service is topnotch.
Excellent service, did not feel rushed at all and the waitress was very patient with my hard of hearing parents. Food was perfectly prepared and my Mom was very pleased with her dish and all of the gluten free options. Will definitely return.
We checked in 15 min early and said we would wait outside- The person said they would come out and get us in real soon that they were running ahead of schedule. I sent my son back in 25 min later. Table had been ready someone forgot to get us. Apologies were given I wasn't that mad but I did not get table I requested and we were crammed in .
Our experience was wonderful! Wouldn't have changed a thing! Staff was great. Our waitress was Holly and couldn't have been better! It will be a special memory from our weekend away!
I thought the service was very good. Our waitress was very accommodating and sweet. She was on top of the drinks, which I always appreciate. The restaurant is beautiful and scenic. I found the Moscato to be delicious. The bourbon and martini's were excellent. The ice wine was a little thick for my liking, but when sipped, this could be overlooked. Not the best ice wine I have ever had, but the other drinks made up for it. I thought the risotto was excellent as were the scallops. The lobster was overdone and I found the pasta to be boring, but my husband found his steak and potatoes to be delicious and perfectly cooked. I also found the bread to be a little hard. But overall I think the place was lovely and such a gem in our backyard. We will of course be back and will try the Crush House next time and will try a stay at one of the Villa's as well.
We were very excited to dine here, but the service was VERY slow and the food was not worth the high price.
The menu had something for everyone. Prices surprised me as being quite reasonable. Our server, Holly B, is a delight! She does an excellent job of making you feel welcome and special.
I/We will return again and again.
Excellent service and staff, but wished I was aware it was prom night in a local high school. It was hard to get reservations so we ate earlier than normal, right after the restaurant opened, so things were a little slow from the bar.
My favorite restaurant to go to celebrate a special occasion. Great ambiance, great food and great service!
Attentive & professional wait staff, great ambience, wonderful food.
Our server was just fantastic, very knowledgeable, friendly, on top of our needs without being intrusive. Like being served by an old friend. Server assistant (Sam) was fantastic as well, he's a keeper. The food, as always, was well prepared and the presentation was first rate. Your place is one of our favorite places to go.
Our waitress Stacy was awesome!! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and food and also about the history of the restaurant.
We went to Gervasi for my graduation dinner. I told the waitress that I graduated from college and then later they gave me a dessert that said "Congratulations" on it. I wasn't expecting it at all and the dinner before hand was outstanding!
Our waitress was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the menu and pairing wines with the food!!!
The service, food, and wine were excellent! We were celebrating our anniversary.
Food was spectacular! Presentation, taste, even how the waiter spoke of dishes. Very unassuming restaurant. It's a concerted old barn where people were dressed in causal jeans to full dresses and suits. Everyone looked comfortable and full! We had a BBQ shrimp as an appetizer with some of the biggest shrimp I've ever seen. Or main course was the family style rack of lamb that was cooked perfectly! Served with the best mashed potatoes I've ever had along with roasted asparagus and carrots. Dessert was a flourless chocolate torte with peanut butter mousse and English toffee crumble. OMG. Everything was worth every penny!
Server was enthusiastic about the restaurant but could disappear for too long at times. Please don't take that as a big negative! You don't want to rush out of this place!
Was our first time here but was well worth the drive. We had what seemed to be a semi-private seating area. Only three tables in the area which can only be described as an old wine cellar. All brick walls, floor and arched ceiling. I believe it used to be where they actually made wine back in the day. The food was upscale meaning don't bring the kids (didn't see much my kids would have eaten). The wine was good and the staff was fantastic. Best to make a reservation as I am sure it could get crowded quickly especially as the weather warms up and people start taking advantage of the outdoor seating area.
The three components of a restaurant are food, service, and ambiance. My experience with pricier restaurants has been that they're usually lucky to succeed with two. I've been to a couple where all three were bad. The Bistrot at Gervasi provided the best of all three, and I'm looking forward to going back.
We had an awesome experience, and a great server too!
What a fantastic place to have a celebratory dinner. Everything was perfect.
Great food & service while we celebrated a birthday. Loved the birthday treat too.
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We ate here for our anniversary and it was fantastic!! The ambience, service, food, wine, EVERYTHING was great! We are vegetarians and were able to have them prepare a veg friendly meal that was one of the best meals I've had! They also surprised us with a beautiful Anniversary dessert! It was very romantic and I would highly recommend it!!
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Stagecoach's lineup gave country music fans everything they could have asked for and more. It didn't matter if you were a hard core country fan, only new the radio hits, or loved yourself some old time legends- they had it all. A couple acts in particular stood out to the FestivalsForeLife team.
Dierks Bentley headlined the first night, and set the bar high for the rest of the festival. The feat had been on his bucket list for quite some time, and it was a dream come true for him to get the opportunity to perform there. Special appearances during his set included Cole Swindell and California-native Jon Pardi, who was another one of our favorites when we watched his set. Jon had the whole crowd singing along with his recent hits "Dirt On My Boots" and "Head Over Boots."
Another highlight from day one, was seeing Jerry Lee Lewis. No, let us rephrase that- the opportunity to see legend Jerry Lee Lewis. It's remarkable that 81-year old singer-pianist is still able to put on show. He performed in the Palomino tent, and didn't forget to play his iconic songs like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lot of Shaking Going On." Energized by the crowd, he left the stage at the end of his set with no assistance other than his cane. The crowd shouted "Jerry, Jerry" for several minutes after he left.
Speaking of old time greats, the following day gave fans the chance to check out Willie Nelson and Family. What better place for Willie to celebrate his 84th birthday than Stagecoach. It was a remarkable moment when he started playing "On The Road Again" and not a person in the crowd wasn't singing along. The set ended strong with Willie leading "Happy Birthday" and then Neil Young came on stage and jammed out with the harmonica.
Usually picking our favorite show is impossible at a festival, but not this one. SHANIA TWAIN. Her voice and energy were nothing but topnotch, as she treated the huge crowd to an incredible performance. Along with playing some of her classics like "That Don't Impress Me Much" & "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," she mixed in some of her new music as well like a tune track "Life's About to Get Good." One crowd favorite moment was when Nick Jonas joined her for her duet "Party for Two." Even after audience members were tired from a long, hot day, her performance gave us a jolt of new energy. We are very excited to listen to her new album which is scheduled to be released in late spring of this year
If you needed a break from the heat, stepping inside the air conditioned Honky Tonk dance hall was the move. The indoor area had great DJ's, energetic dance instructors and the widest variety of country dancing found anywhere, anytime. Thanks to Dance Hall I came of Stagecoach a two-stepping, line dancing pro.
In addition to great music at Stagecoach, we enjoyed some great food too. Whipping up thousands of pizza over the weekend, Back Oven Pizza, was the place to go for fresh brick oven pizza. The pizza team strictly operates at festivals and makes their pizzas out of a giant skull pizza oven.
Kogi, the taco truck legends out of Los Angeles served up some of the tastiest food at the entire festival. The Short Rib tacos were the best tacos I've ever had at any music festival and might've been some of the best tacos I've had, period! The burst of flavor and the perfectly cooked meat was definitely a festival highlight.
The steak sandwich from the Meat Cellar was one of our other favorites. The restaurant out of Claremont even goes as far to dedicate a sandwich to Stagecoach at their brick and mortar restaurant.
Stagecoach had one additional element that made it stand out from your typical music festival. The RV camping area was the place to be for the after parties. Massive RVs filled the Stagecoach lot next to the music area of the festival. We attended one party that included country music, rap, and a whiskey shot bar. Not a bad way to end the night.
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This windy, wet UK weather has us reaching for our wellies! We go for a walk most days to the nearby nature reserve, and squelch through the mud to see the long-horn cattle. Wellies are a must, as the mud is quite deep in places and I get stuck carrying S quite frequently!
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"How Better Rice Could Save Lives: A Second Green Revolution"
The Economist, May 10-16, 2014, p.14
"When, in 1961, the government of India asked a celebrated wheat breeder, Norman Borlaug, for advice about new seeds, the subcontinent was thought to be on the verge of starvation. China actually was suffering from famine. Borlaug persuaded India to plant a new semi-dwarf variety of wheat in Punjab. … [It] caught on like smartphones. Over the next 40 years the green revolution spread round the world, helping ensure that, where its seeds were planted, famines became things of the past. Now a second green revolution is stirring in the fields of Asia. It will not be the same as the first one, since it will depend not on a few miracle varieties but on tailoring existing seeds to different environments. But it promises to bring similar benefits—this time to the poor lands and poorer farmers that the first version passed by… Such lands are poor because they are prone to floods, drought and salinity. New seeds have been developed which can survive flooding, and soon there will be varieties that tolerate drought, extreme heat and saltiness, too, making the poorest lands fertile. So the second revolution could do even more to cut poverty than the first. This revolution is all the more vital because the gains of the first are plateauing. Annual yield growth has fallen to less than a third what it was in the green revolution and below the current rise in population. Meanwhile demand for rice is rising by almost 2% a year in Asia and soaring by 20% a year in Africa."
Quickie Analysis: A good look at how science is continuing the fight against hunger and poverty.


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As dusk sets in, whether the birds fly back to their nests or no, it starts raining heavily in Bangalore... So you kind of need to step out of the office space to the balcony to see the weather outside before you leave work...
Yesterday, after I double-checked the weather and kind of was sure that it was just a drizzle outside, I stepped out.. Unusually there was too much of traffic deadlocks on the road..... At least ten autos refused to come to the place I wanted to reach. In all the time that I was waiting there, I saw more and more people walking, waiting for auto, waiting for cab, waiting for bus, but no one really could get anywhere....I wanted to know if there is any major problem lest I get caught in the maze and find it difficult to get home. I was still closer to office and could take a refuge in the office portals instead of struggling on the road.... I approached another girl who seemed to have given up on the crowd and the non availability of a vehicle to get to where ever she wanted to.. So asked her "What's happening?, Any idea.....?" From her report, I learnt that there was some function in a nearby church and that there is a complete traffic block. There would be no autos or buses plying to most places in Bangalore for at least a few hours from then.
Fantastic.. That was the right piece of information you need when you need to rush home, and the sky is deciding between drizzle, rain and heavy downpour. I had to get home to take the most needed rest as my brain's charge was running out. Needed to recharge my mind with a good night's sleep. While I was still deciding my next move, I involuntarily looked at my watch.. It said, 7:15.P.M, which meant I had been struggling for the last half an hour and the dusk had long turned into dark... :)
Further down the road, I saw a bus stop with lesser crowd.. So thought I'd move closer to it. There was another girl, much younger than I waiting for a bus. She came over and told me that there would not be buses from where we were standing. I didn't quite understand what she was doing there till I noticed that she was expecting a baby in a month or two and did not want to take a risk getting caught in the crowd. I got concerned about her getting back home and asked her where she wanted to go. Her place happened to be closer to mine and so we decided to take an auto rickshaw when we find one. We chose to walk to the nearest junction to board an auto.
Only when we started walking, I realised the foolishness.. It was rainy and dark. The roads were slippery and I was kind of worried about the girl walking beside me. I prayed that we get to spot an auto at the earliest, so I do not have to take the tension of this girl struggling in the walk way, as much as me.. her struggle being more than mine and my mind's tensed state more than hers.
In a minute's time, I remembered that I had bought cream biscuits that evening. Now, I was unsure if she can have them and if there existed a rule of some sort that pregnant women cannot have cream biscuits.... She was very hungry and she decided to break rules. She took one biscuit while I finished almost the rest of the pack..
We saw a restless auto on one of the traffic signals... It seemed to me like the times when we have all hated to obey the teacher, but still bound by some unseen rope, we all eventually have listened to the teacher... The auto driver looked like one of them. The passenger got tired of waiting at the signal and hopped out of the auto. We managed to get into the auto paying a little extra than it usually takes for us to reach...Still, the extra money didn't really matter as we were too glad to have got a vehicle to go home...
It was 9:15 when the auto dropped her off on the way to my house and as we waved each other bye, I began to wonder... "Is she a stranger or savior? "
Am still wondering .... Were we Strangers to each other or Saviors? If you know Bangalore and what it means to struggle on a dark, rainy evening without a vehicle, without connectivity on your mobile, without knowing the language , you would find yourself wondering too.... :) Strangers or Saviors......... :) :) or probably " A Strange Savior..... " :) God bless her... :)
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Our little football player.
Great Job Baylor.
Great Job Baylor.
Daddy and Baylor.
Our family. We are proud of you Baylor.
Mimi and Pop came to cheer on Baylor.
Mammaw, Pappaw, Aunt Anne, and Neal came too.
Baylor Hurst on the tackle!
Go Buddy!
Hanging with Dad on the sidelines.
Baylor in action.
Pop and Coop tackled on the side lines.
He loves football, can't you tell?
Getting a little pep talk from Dad.
So cute in his uniform.
Blocking drills.
Knees up!
After four weeks of practice Baylor's football season ended with a scrimmage. The team did drills at the beginning to show off the skills they worked on and learned. Afterwards they had a scrimmage game for a little over an hour. Baylor ended up enjoying football, but I'm not sure he will want to play again next year. The helmet and mouth piece were still not his favorite! He had some great tackles in the scrimmage game and ran really hard. Great Job B Man!


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Business Journal staff
AhiPoki Bowl, a popular seafood restaurant throughout California, will be opening a new location in Stockton this fall.
The location of the restaurant will be the southwest corner of the Weberstown Mall site at the Panera Bread pad.
AhiPoki Bowl serves ahi poke-style cuisine which is a Hawaiian preparation of ahi, a yellowfin tuna. Traditionally, it's a salad of cubed raw fish, which is then marinated in sesame oil or soy sauce. The dish can be served on its own or with rice or noodles.
The restaurant describes itself as a fusion of East Asian and Hawaiian flavors.
"The Poke trend is hotter than ever in California," said Tyler Ring of Northgate Commercial, the company that represented AhiPoki Bowl in the transaction. "We are thrilled to see new tastes and changing options in the quick service restaurant market."
AhiPoki Bowl has 35 locations throughout California and Arizona, with several more being planned.


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Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Lucas announced the winners of the Third District Congressional Art Competition:
First Place & Facebook Fan Favorite:
'Love for the Game'
Photography by Myrna Curry
Mooreland, Okla.
Second Place:
Friends Stick Together
Pastel drawing by Kade Hathaway
Elk City, Okla.
"I'm proud to announce that Myrna Curry of Mooreland, Okla. is the winner of this year's art competition," said Congressman Lucas. "Her inspired photography will serve as a remarkable reflection of our community as it is displayed in the U.S. Capitol over the next year for thousands of visitors to enjoy. Oklahoma's Third District is home to several gifted young artists and I want to thank all of the students who participated in this year's competition."
Kade Hathaway of Elk City won second place for his pastel drawing entitled, 'Friends Stick Together'. His artwork will be displayed in Lucas's District office in Yukon, Okla.
Myrna's first place piece was also chosen as the "fan favorite" by users on Congressman Lucas's official Facebook page.
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-3) today visited the White House to join a round table discussion with President Trump, governors from several agricultural states, and members of the U.S. House and Senate to discuss recent trade tariffs and challenges facing American agriculture. After the meeting, Lucas released the following statement:
"I enjoyed the opportunity to sit down with President Trump to discuss the importance of the next Farm Bill, as well as the impact of trade tariffs here at home, especially throughout rural America," said Congressman Lucas. "Farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and energy producers rely on our foreign trade partners in order to sell their goods into the world market. I was impressed with the president's sincerity to expand trade opportunities for American products, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress and the Administration to promote fair trade deals that will strengthen our producers' ability to compete globally."Read More
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-3), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, released the following statement upon introduction of the Agricultural and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2).
"I am pleased to see the next Farm Bill introduced and filed today," said Congressman Lucas. "A comprehensive Farm Bill is critical in supporting the efforts of our country's hardworking farmers and ranchers to provide the most cost effective, plentiful, and safest food supply in the world. This legislation builds off the strengths of the 2014 Farm Bill and represents the best safety net for agricultural producers in challenging economic times."
"As Chairman of the Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee, I am also encouraged to see that Conservation Reserve Program acreage numbers have been increased by five million and voluntary conservation programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) will receive robust funding."
Markup of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 will take place on Wednesday, April 18th.
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Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-3) emphasizes the impact the farm bill has on the lives of all Americans. From providing healthy nutrition for families to protecting the environment, the farm bill plays an active role in everyday lives.Read More
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-3) today voted to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to lower taxes rates and adjust various tax credits and deductions for businesses and individuals. The legislation will now be sent to President Trump for final approval. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Lucas issued the following statement:
"Today Congress has approved a sweeping reform to our nation's tax code – something that has only happened twice since WWII. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will allow American families to keep more of their hard-earned dollars to put toward priorities such as saving for their children's education, purchasing a new home, or investing for the future."
"By lowering rates and making it easier for companies to bring home foreign earnings, this bill will level the playing field for American workers and businesses who are competing with folks from around the world. The legislation will also encourage capital reinvestment and new job hiring across several industries. Energy firms drilling for oil in Western Oklahoma or an ag producer purchasing a better tractor to more efficiently raise wheat are just a couple examples of how reforming our nation's tax code can generate renewed economic growth her at home."
"Overhauling our tax code to broaden out the base, simplify the rules, and lower rates is an enormous undertaking, and I am proud to join my colleagues today to deliver much-needed relief to American taxpayers."
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Highlights
· Lowers individual taxes and sets rates at 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%
· Roughly doubles standard deduction to $12,000 and $24,000 for individual and joint filers
· Doubles the Child Tax Credit to $2,000
· Lowers corporate rate to 21% from 35%
Preserves the mortgage interest deduction for current homeowners with existing mortgages and will be available up to $750,000 for new mortgagesRead More
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-3) today voted to pass H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation that amends the Internal Revenue Code to lower taxes rates and adjust various tax credits and deductions for businesses and individuals. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman Lucas issued the following statement:
"Since World War II, the reform of our country's tax code has only occurred twice – 1954 and 1986. Today, it is clear that we must take action to make American businesses and workers more competitive with the rest of the world, as well as to decrease the overwhelming tax burden on American families. This tax reform legislation doubles the standard deduction for individuals and joint filers to simplify filing and allow Americans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. The bill also sets into motion the full repeal of the Estate Tax which will help protect family farms and other capital intensive businesses from onerous tax bills triggered by the death of a family member.
"I am optimistic that simplifying the tax code, broadening the tax base, and cutting rates will energize business growth and job creation here at home. Commonsense tax reform is long overdue and I am proud to join my colleagues to pass this bold plan that will launch our country into a new chapter of prosperity."
H.R. 1 includes the following reforms to the tax code:
· Decreases number of tax brackets from seven to four
· Doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers
· Expands Child Tax Credit to $1,600
· Doubles Death Tax exemption and repeals it entirely after seven years
· Small businesses will be taxed no higher than 25 percent
· Extends cash accounting for businesses like family farm corporations
· Allows full cost of new equipment to be written-off immediately
According to the Tax Foundation, middle-income households in Oklahoma will see, on average, $2,241 more in after-tax income, and Oklahoma will add an estimated 11,138 new fulltime jobs as a result of the House-passed tax plan.Read More
Veterans Day is an important moment for us to reflect on and cherish our family, friends, and neighbors who answered the call to serve our country. This year is unique in that it marks the 100th anniversary of the first unit of American combat troops to arrive in France during World War I.
Not only did WWI drastically alter the face of global politics, but, for many young Americans, the war was their first exposure to the world outside their small communities. Shortly after our country's declaration of war in April of 1917, young men from towns like Woodward, Okla., shipped off to France with the first American Expeditionary Force.
This centennial brings back my memory of a family reunion 40 years ago.
My grandfather walked up to me and some of my younger relatives. "Go talk to Cousin Vern," he told us. "He was in the war."
The war he was referring to was, of course, World War I, and Vern Kendall was one of the first American troops in the trenches in France.
Vern told us that it was not longer than a couple weeks before his unit was sent on a nighttime patrol into no man's land – that ominous extent of land between the two opposing trenches along the Western Front.
Vern admitted that he and his team were green troops, country boys on their first few days on the frontline, thousands of miles from home. In the dead of night, they were captured by a force of seasoned German soldiers.
He spent a year in a prisoner of war camp in Germany. Wide-eyed, my young relatives and I asked Vern about what it was like to be a prisoner. Vern said he was treated well by his captors but that food shortages throughout Germany meant the biscuits he ate each day were made of sawdust with a little bit of flour.
One of my relatives asked, "Did that make you mad, the biscuits?"
Vern replied, "No. Because the guards were eating the same sawdust biscuits, the civilians were eating sawdust biscuits. We were all starving. All of Germany was starving in 1918. That's why they lost the war."
To this day, Vern's experience has had a major impact on my support for a strong military to defend our country and our constitution. But it also demonstrated that we cannot forget the important role production agriculture has in maintaining our national security. As the Germans were forced to realize during WWI, a strong and secure food supply is critical to the long term wellness of the country in times of peace and war.
Today I want to express my deepest gratitude to those brave young Americans of 1917 and 1918, whose efforts helped bring an end to one of the bloodiest conflicts in modern history. This great generation established a proud tradition of service that continues to this day. Now, with that generation passed, we thank the men and women who have served since then for their service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and bring stability to the world.Read More
Yukon, Okla. – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold five town hall meetings next week in Woodward, Buffalo, Beaver, Guymon, and Boise City on Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17. Residents of these locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington. Lucas will be discussing his recent work in Congress, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and seeking input on legislation currently before Congress.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Woodward Town Hall Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Woodward Conference Center, Meeting Room 2
3401 Centennial Lane
Woodward, OK 73801
Buffalo Town Hall Meeting
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
NW Electric Cooperative, Medallion Room
102 W. Turner Street
Buffalo, OK 73834
Beaver Town Hall Meeting
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
First Security Bank, Cimarron Room
15 South Douglas
Beaver, OK 73932
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Guymon Town Hall Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (PTCI), Meeting Room
607 S. Main
Guymon, OK 73942
Boise City Town Hall Meeting
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (PTCI), Meeting Room
115 West Main Street
Boise City, OK 73933Read More
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) joined US Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to introduce the State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act (H.R.3915/ S.1910). The legislation clarifies the requirement for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors to include at least one individual who has served as a state bank supervisor.
"The folks in charge of overseeing our local credit markets and banks should be responsive to the specific needs and challenges of our local communities," Representative Lucas said. "I'm proud to support this bill because it enhances state regulatory input by ensuring the FDIC Board reflects the perspective and experience of state bank supervisors."
"In my first four years on the Financial Services Committee, nobody taught me more about the work of the committee than our Director of Washington's Department of Financial Institutions, Scott Jarvis," Representative Heck said. "I am not the only one who has seen the value of people like Scott, which is why this requirement was first implemented 20 years ago, and I am proud to support this clarifying bill today."
"State bank supervisors understand local credit markets and comprehend the vital role banks play in individual communities," Senator Hatch said. "With the recent growth in the number of state chartered banks, it is critical a state bank supervisor is on the FDIC Board to contribute their unique expertise and viewpoints. Our legislation gives state bank supervisors a seat at the table to ensure that the voices of local communities are heard."
"As the FDIC administers federal policies, it's important to have voices at the table who understand local communities and the banks that serve them are very different than big banks on Wall Street," Senator Hirono said. "State bank supervisors have this important perspective, and the bipartisan bill that Senator Hatch and I are introducing today will ensure that the FDIC board has this necessary perspective in place when making and implementing policies that impact community banks."
Statements of Support
"State regulators charter and supervise 78 percent of all U.S. banks, and we bring a local perspective on how credit and banking services affect individual communities. In 1996, Congress recognized this unique perspective by mandating that the FDIC Board of Directors include such representation," John Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, said, "In recent years, this requirement has been improperly interpreted. The bipartisan, bicameral State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act, which we strongly support, reinforces Congress' original intent: the FDIC Board must include a state bank regulator. Period."
The State Regulatory Representation Clarification Act would clarify the need for at least one member of the FDIC Board of Directors to have "served as a state bank supervisor." While the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 required that the FDIC Board include at least one director with "state bank supervisory experience," the definition remains excessively vague and broadly applied.
This legislation would apply to future FDIC Directors and would not affect the terms of the current board.Read More
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Congressman Frank Lucas is a fifth generation Oklahoman whose family has lived and farmed in Oklahoma for over 100 years. Born on January 6, 1960 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Lucas graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1982 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 1994, and is currently serving his 11th term as a Member of Congress.
Frank proudly represents Oklahoma's Third Congressional District includes all or portions of 32 counties in northern and western Oklahoma, stretching from the Oklahoma panhandle to parts of Tulsa, and from Yukon to Altus in the southwest. It takes up almost half the state's land mass and is one of the largest agricultural regions in the nation. Lucas has been a crusader for the American farmer since being elected to Congress in 1994 as well as working to protect Oklahoma values.
Congressman Lucas serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. In addition, he serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Frank also serves as a member of the Republican Whip Team. The Republican Whip Team is led by Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-22). The representatives who are members of the team serve as leaders in their party and work with the Republican leadership team to ensure every American's voice is heard in Congress.
Prior to his service in the U.S. Congress, Lucas served for five and a half years in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, where he tirelessly defended the rights of private property owners and focused on promoting agriculture issues.
Frank and his wife Lynda have three children and one grandchild. The Lucas family belongs to the First Baptist Church in Cheyenne.
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Jamie Vardy's delayed decision on Arsenal move worries Roy Hodgson as England boss wants full focus on Euro 2016 opener
England's arrival in Chantilly was like a scene from the Belvoir Hunt and for Jamie Vardy it seemed appropriate. His pursuers are dressed in red, after all.
But Roy Hodgson will be more relaxed about five glamorous women on horseback, here to escort his squad to the doors of their opulent hotel, than he will the timing of Arsenal's move for the Footballer of the Year.
It is an unwelcome distraction for an England manager who wants his players focused only on Saturday's opening European Championship encounter with Russia, because it is sure to be unsettling Vardy at his first major tournament.
England striker Jamie Vardy (centre) arrived in France on Monday ahead of the European Championship
The Leicester City striker is still mulling over a possible move to Arsenal but nothing has been sorted yet
The release clauses in his contract at Leicester have sparked a race for his signature and while Arsenal lead the pursuit, others have also been hovering.
On Monday, David Sullivan said West Ham had considered a move only to be scared off by what the club chairman described as 'potty' numbers.
For Vardy the decision is a huge one. There is the pull of remaining with that remarkable Leicester team as they embark on a most unexpected Champions League adventure. Or the chance to join one of the most powerful clubs in Europe and work under the guidance of a manager of the stature of Arsene Wenger.
Money, of course, is a major consideration, too, but Vardy is going to be significantly richer come what may. On Monday night there was a suggestion Leicester had gone close to matching Arsenal's offer of £120,000 a week, no doubt guaranteeing a further round of frantic calls and another sleepless night. The turmoil the situation might be causing to one of his players will concern Hodgson, even if this is not unfamiliar territory for the FA.
Steven Gerrard blamed his poor form at Euro 2004 on a mind conflicted by his loyalty towards Liverpool against the draw of being signed for £50million by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. Indeed, Rafa Benitez's visit to the team hotel in Lisbon — for what ultimately proved a successful bid to persuade Gerrard to stay at Anfield — led to a change in policy at the FA that put a stop to visits from agents and club officials at the team base during tournaments.
Roy Hodgson wants his players focused only on Saturday's opening Euro 2016 encounter with Russia
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has triggered Vardy's release clause by bidding £20million for the striker
Hodgson wanted Vardy's situation resolved before his players boarded their flight to France on Monday
He wanted Vardy's situation resolved before his players boarded their flight to France on Monday morning and it will frustrate him that the matter is ongoing, particularly when he has already been generous enough during the build-up to let Vardy disappear for a couple of days to get married.
The mood at the FA was certainly less than sympathetic with that in mind, not to mention the fact that there was a three-day window after Thursday night's friendly against Portugal when Vardy could have made a decision one way or the other.
If Vardy does need more time to reach that point, and clear his mind for the international commitments ahead, he will have to ask Hodgson personally. But Hodgson will be less than amused when that first game is only a few days away and the pressure is now on.
The 29-year-old played a starring role in Leicester's Premier League triumph by scoring 24 top-flight goals
David Sullivan (pictured) said West Ham had considered a move only to be scared off by 'potty' numbers
Leicester have four players at Euro 2016 (Jamie Vardy, N'Golo Kante, Andy King and Christian Fuchs) — as many as the Foxes sent to the last three Euros combined!
What he wants are players committed only to the England cause. 'One team, one dream,' reads the slogan on the official team bus and England minds have to be clear for the challenge ahead.
Compare Vardy, for instance, to Jordan Henderson. He spent his three days off working out in the gym, his only objective to walk into the England training complex for that first session on French soil on Monday night and prove to Hodgson and his staff that he is fit and ready for Russia.
That is the kind of player Hodgson needs. Not a 29-year-old forward tormented by a decision that could have a major impact on a career that has been so late to blossom.
Jordan Henderson has been working hard to prove to Hodgson and his staff that he is fit and ready for Russia
The England squad pose for a photo alongside the Mayor of Chantilly in the reception of their hotel


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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Definition of rokelay in English:
A short cloak worn by women especially during the 18th cent.
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Bill. Perhaps from the name of Antoine-Gaston, Duc deRoquelaure, although the use of the word so early in the Duke's lifetime may be problematic, the vowel quantity of the early examples is unclear, and the ending differs significantly from that of the surname. Compare French roquelaure, although this is first recorded later and apparently only as the name of a man's garment.
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