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Stir Crazy
This story appears in the June 1998 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
The food items on the menu can make or break a new restaurant. Before opening day rolls around, restaurant owners and their chefs spend hours planning menus and wondering whether their culinary offerings will tickle consumers' taste buds and entice them to come back for more. There is, however, a concept that offers a solution to this dilemma: Allow diners to choose ingredients from a fresh-food bar containing a variety of meats and vegetables, select a sauce or concoct their own, and then watch as a chef stir-fries the dish in a wok or cooks it on a grill.
First known as Mongolian barbecue, the newest incarnation of this cuisine, do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurants, is taking America by storm. Prior to the mid-20th century, restaurants in the United States serving Chinese and other Asian foods could only be found in the "Chinatowns" or other ethnic enclaves of major cities such as Chicago and San Francisco. But by 1997, Asian restaurants were cooking up nearly $10 billion per year in sales, and according to monthly magazine Chinese Restaurant News, today there are more than 30,000 such restaurants in the United States, a 36 percent increase since 1992.
Do-it-yourself stir-fry cuisine is just the latest in a long line of ethnic foods to undergo the transition from exotic foreign delicacy to everyday staple. "In the past 20 years, there has been a real ethnicization of Americans' taste buds," says Susan Blank of New York City-based international marketing research and consulting firm Roper Starch Worldwide Inc. "Ethnic foods and concepts start out in immigrant areas and, over time, jump out to the population in general. This has happened with both Italian and Mexican food. Originally, Mexican food was only served in small Mexican-owned restaurants in ethnic areas, and gradually it became a more American cuisine. In the process, the food has changed to suit American palates, but eventually it gained universal acceptance."
Stirring The Pot
Do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurants may not yet enjoy universal acceptance among the general population, but if food trends are any indication, it's only a matter of time. According to a poll from Roper Starch Worldwide, three in 10 Americans say they're always looking for new and unusual flavors, and one in five are very interested in foods from other countries. One in seven Americans likes to be among the first to try a new food, beverage or restaurant, and there is likely an even larger number of adventurous palates among those who have traveled outside the country or attended college.
The do-it-yourself stir-fry concept has a lot going for it, for both restaurant owners and consumers. Aside from giving diners a virtually infinite number of combinations to choose from, do-it-yourself fare is fun, healthy and reasonably priced.
Kevin Brown, executive vice president of Chicago-based restaurant management company Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., opened a two-restaurant chain of do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurants called Big Bowl in the Chicago area in 1995. While Big Bowl's menu contains a number of traditional Asian favorites like potstickers, summer rolls and assorted noodle dishes, the restaurant's Asian Vegetable Market section, where consumers choose meats, vegetables and sauces that are cooked by a chef and served over rice or noodles, has generated some real excitement among diners. "Do-it-yourself is fresh," says Brown. "Customers want more choices and control over what they're eating. It's also a demographically desirable concept. The young market is enthralled by it because it's hip and fun, and older people really seem to like the value."
The do-it-yourself stir-fry dining experience offers more than just good food at good prices: The concept encourages a happy, noisy, party-like atmosphere that is attractive to groups of friends, families or co-workers. "People are very time-constrained these days, and they want to make the most of their leisure time," says Blank. "These restaurants fit into that trend by allowing people to go out and have an entertaining, interactive experience."
Healthy Choice
Health-conscious diners are always on the lookout for foods that are both flavorful and diet-friendly, but in many restaurants, they must specifically request low-fat, low-salt, low-calorie or meatless dishes. And even when they do, there's no guarantee the restaurant will comply with their requests. The fact that diners can pick and choose every ingredient in their meals means do-it-yourself stir-fry gives dieting diners total control over what they eat.
At Flat Top Grill, a do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurant with three locations in the Chicago area, founder and owner Keene Addington has become increasingly aware of his customers' desire for healthy fare. "The food can be as healthy as you want it to be," says Addington, who opened the original Flat Top in 1995 after seeing firsthand how popular do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurants were with Americans living in Hong Kong. "If you want meat in it, you can have that, or you can choose organically grown vegetables and rice or noodles instead. We list the sodium, fat and calorie content of our sauces as well as suggested recipes on blackboards behind the serving lines so you know exactly what you're getting."
There is another aspect of the restaurant business that not many restaurateurs want to talk about: food safety. "Nowadays there is a heightened awareness of food-handling safety and sanitation," says Addington. "In most restaurants, what you see is the finished, cooked product brought to the table. At Flat Top, you see the pre-prepared product, the cooking process, all aspects of the food. The food never leaves your sight, and I think that's an attractive thing to people right now."
Do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurants typically boast all-you-can-eat-for-one-price formats, not including drinks or a la carte items from the menu. Flat Top Grill charges $9.95 for each all-you-can-eat meal, but the average ticket ends up being in the $11-to-$14 range. Big Bowl offers a $7.95 vegetable-only stir-fry and charges an extra $2 to $3 to add chicken, shrimp or beef to the dish. While all-you-can-eat may seem like a losing proposition for the restaurant owner, the high perceived value encourages repeat business--the lifeblood of any venture. Addington estimates that up to 50 percent of his customers return multiple times, which he attributes to the restaurant's comfortable atmosphere and the diversity of food items available.
Causing Quite A Stir
The cost of opening a do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurant may be a little higher than the average restaurant because of the unique interior layout this type of operation requires, according to Addington. Pre-existing locations with large buffet serving areas and an open kitchen where customers can watch the chefs are rare, so the interior of a do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurant is usually custom-built.
"We look for plain, empty spaces," says Addington. "When you go into a spot that was a former restaurant, you end up building around the old setup. We like to have a space that is completely bare and lay out the space exactly how we want it. We've found it's worth it to spend a little extra to start from scratch." Apparently, it has been more than worth it for Flat Top Grill: Addington opened his first location in 1995 with a little more than $400,000 in start-up capital and the chain has since grown to three locations.
So what does it take to make a do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurant succeed? Despite the fact that diners customize their meals, the answer is still quality. "You have to maintain the product, the labor and the service," says Brown. "It's just like a theater. What's [happening] on the stage may change, but the activity at the back of the house stays the same. The rules and service standards that we keep here are no different, regardless of the concept."
The popularity of these restaurants continues to grow unchecked. Nation's Restaurant News has honored a do-it-yourself stir-fry restaurant, Stir Crazy in Chicago, as one of its 1998 Hot Concept winners, and with diners throughout the country getting into the stir of things, do-it-yourself stir-fry just may be here to stay.
Next Step
- Monthly magazine Chinese Restaurant News covers issues and trends affecting Chinese restaurants and their suppliers in the United States. For more information, call (888) 727-8881.
- The National Restaurant Association publishes a monthly magazine, Restaurants USA, for the restaurant industry. To subscribe, call (800) 424-5156 or write to the National Restaurant Association at 1200 17th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3097.
Contact Sources
Chinese Restaurant News, 28750 Hayward Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542
Flat Top Grill, 1000 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 829-4800
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc., (312) 640-8888 fax: (312) 640-1555
Nation's Restaurant News, http://www.nrn.com
Roper Starch Worldwide Inc., (714) 756-2600, http://www.roper.com


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|63.2 in
|102.8 in
|Ground Clearance
|6.9 in
|Track Width (front)
|60.5 in
|Track Width (rear)
|60.6 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|4166 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|4001-5000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|3096 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|23.2 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|123.3 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|100.1 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|57.6 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|38.7 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|13.2 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 7.5 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|18.0 x 7.5 in
Crash-Test Ratings
2019 Honda HR-V SUV AWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Green Score
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III ULEV70
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 70
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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Knowledgeable and Fair
" Great service and great partnership in the buying experience. They are both knowledgeable and fair. Great selection and a reliable vehicle. "
Committed to Satisfaction
" Honda North is committed to customer satisfaction. They want you to feel great about doing business here. The top of the company and down is willing to step up for a good customer experience. Old fashioned customer first place. Highly recommend them. "
Excellent Experience!
" I had an excellent car buying experience with Honda North. I had great service from Kelly and Katie. I'm a single mom that was in need of a new car. I had a certain price point that I needed before buying. They were able to help me get the right price for a great quality car. Being on a budget sometimes that is difficult. Everything went so smooth with the buying process. Thanks again to everyone at Honda North for there help. I recommend them very highly. "
Personable and Fantastic!
" Katie was very personable and fantastic to work with. We love the new accord. Will definitely shop there again!..Thank you Katie! "
Definitely Recommend
" First time buying a car and this is the standard I will forever go by when buying in the future! Awesome staff and they really know what they're doing. Didn't waste my time and gave me a great price on my car. Frank Swick is a great guy, very knowledgeable about anything and everything we dealt with. Also Clint Werth was amazing in everything he helped me out with and even got my monthly payments lowered from the original quote that I already agreed to! Would definitely recommend this dealership to anyone who's looking to buy a car! "
Best Dealership Experience
" I went in to my experience with Honda North with the wrong mindset. After feeling like I had been taken advantage of in previous experiences with other dealers I felt as if they owed me something. Customers in this state of mind rarely have good experiences, but I was beyond surprised. From the moment my wife and I walked in someone was there to help. We ended up being helped by Ashley who would be our salesperson. She was very kind and willing to get any piece of information we needed while we were there. When we left without a car, but had lots to think about we were given our space and when time came to negotiate she was very attentive and promptly responded. When we came upon a final price after Honda North price matching another dealer the good service didn't stop there. It came time to sign and Clint, our finance specialist, was personable and willing to answer every question we had. He also was the first finance specialist I have dealt with who explained everything we were signing with great detail to be sure we felt comfortable. A few days after we purchased our Insight I received some follow-up communication from our salesperson Ashley making sure that we are still happy with the car and if we had any questions we could feel free to reach out to her. She also reminded me about some accessories and my emissions sticker which I had completely forgotten. Hands down this was my best dealership experience I have ever had and I will buy my next car from Honda North as well. "
Very Honest and Exceptional Dealership
" Called about the vehicle, since the dealer is 3-1/2 hours away. Was very interested because of the low mileage, so put money down to hold it, until we could travel there and test drive the next day. Our sales rep. (shoutout to Kevin Schultz} was professional, friendly, and we purchased this vehicle. Believe it or not, the next day, Kevin called and said we overpaid them by $500, which they credited back to our credit card. Very honest and exceptional dealership. "
I've Been Extremely Pleased!
" I've been extremely pleased with my experience with Honda North. So far all I've needed is information and they have been very good about getting me that info in a timely fashion! "
Thanks Honda North!
" They were hands down the most organized and professional place I have ever dealt with. They actually made buying a car pain free! Thanks Honda North for all your expertise! Much appreciated. "
Can't Wait To Pick Up My New CR-V
" Can't wait to pick up my new CRV later this week. Thank you, Gina - and Howard! I look forward to continuing my 7 year relationship with Honda North!!! Yep, Service Center, I'll be around for at least 5 more years!!! "
I Had The Best Experience Trading In My Car
" I had the best experience trading in my car and leasing a new Honda. I worked with Clint Werth and he was fantastic from start to finish! He made the process extremely seamless and quick. His knowledge about the vehicles helped to put me into the perfect fit, and for that alone I couldn't be more pleased! "
We Love Honda North
" We love Honda North. We have purchased four vehicles from them, so far. We have had excellent customer service each and every time we have been in the dealership. I highly recommend Honda North to anyone who is looking for good vehicles and award winning customer service. "
Great Place, Wonderful People
" Great place, wonderful people. Owner Is a wonderful person!! Will always make things right for you .. highly recommend going here for all your needs in a car. "
Had A Really Good Experience Here
" Had a really good experience here buying a Honda Fit and trading in a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. My sales man Bob was so sweet and accommodating, he explained everything and was not pushy, he genuinely cared about us being happy with our car purchase and not just about making the sale. He talked us thru all the questions we had about selling, buying and leasing. The financing guy was really nice too but I forget his name. Everyone seemed to be very pleasant here. A lot of incentives to buy here. Hope in the future when I come back for service on my Honda that I will always have a good experience "
I Will Be Getting All My Service Done Here
" I used express service for an oil change. They were busy when I got there and was told it may be an hour. It didn't even seem like 20 minutes until it was done. They have a great waiting room with WiFi and a great inventory of awesome cars to look at while I was waiting. When my car came back it was washed as well. I will be getting all my service done here. "
Amazingly Easy
" When my husband and I found out we would be expanding our family, we had to purchase a bigger vehicle. After deciding we would be getting a van, we went up to Honda North to purchase one. Gina Holzer was amazingly easy to work with on this adventure. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to assist in whatever way possible. Typically buying a vehicle can be very frustrating, but this was anything but that! I am sure we will be back in the future--but only if we can work with Gina! "
Straight Forward and Honest!
" Jerry Smithbauer keeps my family coming back to Honda North because of his expertise, efficiency, and honest, straight-forward personality. We always know that we are getting the best deal possible, whether it is new or used. Our new Odyssey and Civic are the 7th and 8th cars that we have bought from Jerry and we will never go anywhere else. He is the best! "
Leasing Totally Seamless!
" My leasing experience with Honda North was totally seamless thanks to Clint Werth. I was interested in leasing and Clint answered all of my questions and convinced me! Clint went out of his way to get me a white Civic EXT. I didn't even know the EXT model existed before Clint suggested it to me- it had more than I had even hoped for, still at an amazing lease price! Even with getting the car from another dealer I would say this process was a total of three days max. I was able to do everything ahead of time over email and basically signed papers to pick up my car. I never expected it to be so easy. I really recommend Honda North and can't thank Clint enough! "
Simply a great experience
" Buying a car has usually been a painful experience most of my life. Did some reviews on the Honda crv and decided to give Honda North a try since I live in Cranberry... All in all the most pleasurable experience we've ever had buying a car. We dealt with Mark Damiani who was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Mark had us at ease early on and was very fair on our trade and was very patient teaching us all the new tech stuff. I strongly suggest Honda North and Mark. We're very happy..... "
Will Be Back!
" From my discussions through email with an online sales rep, to the final paperwork with the business manager, we had a great experience and got a reliable car and a reasonable price. I was very impressed that all of my conversations online were documented in the internal system so when I finally was able to meet with Jaime, our sales rep., she knew exactly what we were looking for and we didn't have to waste time discussing things again. We will be back! "
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New rules boosting office-to-residential conversions could stifle mixed-use development in the capital, planning experts have warned
CBRE head of London planning Keith Hearn told the London Assembly the new rules right could drive business out of London. He said: 'The plans will threaten a number of areas. This can be seen by the number applying for exemptions'.
He added: 'Most commercial space is within the central zone. If government accepts the exemption then there will be little left.'
Sue Terpilowski of the Federation of Small Businesses said: 'How can people set up small businesses to help get us out of recession when there is nowhere for them to work? We will drive people out of London. Business rates will go up, making it uneconomic for businesses to survive in the capital.'
Describing the move as 'one of the worst designed policy proposals ever seen', Michael Bach, planning and transport committee chairman for the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies said: 'The policy could strip out town centre uses and threaten the survival of borough's town centres.'
The imminent new permitted development right will allow conversions from class B1(a) to C3 to proceed without planning permission.
The Greater London Authority and all of London's 36 boroughs – barring three – have lobbied government for exemption from the policy. Barking and Dagenham, Bexley and Redbridge are the only London boroughs not to have applied for an exemption from the policy. Manchester City Council is also opposing its introduction.
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Because it was in the time of silence on my blog I never mentioned that Asa and I have been married two years! I can hardly believe that two years have come and gone. They have been great years, so far... One of the things I am most grateful for is the way that Asa supports and is enthusiastic at every new meal, dessert and project I start!
However, there's a new project that we both have stepped into. It's something that takes two and complete commitment on each person's part. It's scary and exciting at the same time, and DEFINITELY a first for both of us. Can you guess what this new journey is?
Yes, Can you believe it? We are actually going to be parents! On September 14th we took one test (later I find out most people take multiple), and got the results that it was true, We're FINALLY going to have one of our own. Over the 4 years of our courtship if there was something I learned it was that everything happens in God's perfect timing. During the past year while I was waiting to have a child, I was once again at peace with the fact that I knew there was something God had in store and He would work all things out in His timing. SO for the past year I have enjoyed endless sewing with my Grandma, I count this as a very special time that would have been a little more difficult with a toddler crawling around.
Every time I tell people we're pregnant there are always a few questions that are first out of their mouths, so I'll try to answer them now :D Baby Kiser is due to arrive sometime in the first half of May. Everyone tells me May is the perfect time to have a baby, so we'll see. I'm hoping I have some extra warmth over the winter that seemingly has already started. We are NOT finding out what we're having... as of now we want the surprise and the joy of telling everyone what we had! AND the other most important question: "Have you been sick?!" I have been tired, but thankfully haven't been sick!!! (I thank my Mom for her good genes)
It has been fun the past months finding out how big the baby is and comparing it to a food that we can relate with. It has gone from the size of a lentil (the week we found out) to the size of a LIME (this week). It has definitely become more real since we got to see the baby on an ultrasound on Friday! I couldn't believe there was actually something in there! The picture was great, I could see it's little nose, mouth, hands, ear, and hear the heartbeat! During the course of the ultrasound the tech. mentioned that we have an active one. Sure enough there it was swimming, kicking and arching it's back! I sat there think, "I should be able to feel that!" but all I felt was the pressure of her ultrasound thing and my full bladder! Asa of course was asking all sorts of questions! It was such a joy to see our active little baby for the first time, even if it was just on a computer screen!
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Jena Malone Gossip
Jena Malone gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Jena Malone names son Ode Mountain
So I'm still learning how to 'do' Instagram. I'm @duanataha if you want to encourage me. If I even wrote that right. (Lainey: you didn't. I fixed it for you.) One of the things that freaks me out about it, as opposed to, say, Twitter, is that it's so earnest. Full Story
The women of Mockingjay
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How's this for a great photo call and red carpet? Mockingjay is expected to be the biggest movie of the season. And it's being represented on the press tour by a predominantly female cast. The Hunger Games is in London. Yesterday was the photo call with Julianne Moore, Elizabeth Banks, and Natalie Dormer. Full Story
Is Jena Malone playing a female Robin?
On Friday the latest rumor about Superhero Face Punch, which has been filming since 1997 at this point, hit the internet and it's one of the more interesting assumptions about the movie we've heard yet—Jena Malone might be playing a female iteration of Batman's sidekick, Robin. Full Story
Worst Undeserved Emmy Smugness – Jena Malone
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When you show up at an awards show and you are the first on the carpet because, regardless of roles recently landed, you're not that important and haven't been for some time? When you scheme and campaign for a high-profile role, and everyone knows that you wanted it, and now you've got it and ostensibly are there as much to promote it as to support the other project you are in? When that's the case, maybe don't be the most tight-lipped, smirking, "oh I just don't like to talk about that stuff" brat on the carpet, because nobody cares yet, and they have all forgotten Saved anyway, and incessant hair-dyeing and general young-person-ness means you're not at all a veteran just yet. Full Story
First look at Finnick
Here's Sam Claflin on the set of Catching Fire with blonde hair as Finnick. After the main three, it was the casting of Finnick that everyone was most angsty about. And? I think the makeup is throwing me off. On screen it won't be noticeable obviously but right now, without proper lighting, it's just not the Finnick I imagined. Full Story
Jena Malone is Johanna Mason?
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The Hollywood Reporter reported exclusively the other day that Jena Malone will play Johanna Mason in Catching Fire. Or, rather, they reported that: "Malone has the offer and is in early negotiations for the part, according to sources. Full Story
Superman & Jena Malone
Sucker Punch premiered in London last night and it was, I believe, the first time Henry Cavill's walked a carpet since being confirmed as the new Superman. I mean, I know it wasn't his movie or his event, but you'd think, given that he's British and all (being from the Channel Islands means British but not English right? Goddamnit I can never keep that sh-t straight and I'm not even sure you people over there are able to keep that sh-t straight either!), that he'd command a little more attention, have a few more photos taken, right? Seriously, there aren't that many. Full Story
Ryan jams, Ryan in a trench, & Jena Malone
SO good, right? Ryan Gosling continues to work on The Ides of March in Michigan with George Clooney and Philip Seymour Hoffman – my Haymitch in The Hunger Games, although I could be persuaded into something really, really out of the box, I mean it has to be f-cking crazy, no one would ever think it, so original. Full Story
Remind me why Sucker Punch was delayed?
I'm blaming it on director Zack Snyder's animated flick Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. (Really? Owls?) If not for the owls, Sucker Punch could be happening this October instead of next March. I don't care if there are other, better reasons--somehow it's the owls' fault. Full Story
Androgyny Everywhere
Like the new Louboutin! Loves. It's Jena Malone! Little Jena Malone…only not so little anymore. She rocked a new look last night at Tropic Thunder and wore it amazingly well. Have always enjoyed Jena Malone. Especially in Saved! Seen it? Mandy Moore is the best in Saved. And I remember thinking inappropriate thoughts about Macaulay Culkin in Saved. Full Story


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The Linn County Early Childhood Iowa Board's 5th annual charitable giving drive raised $471 for 2012 Bed Project!
Why Early Childhood? Reason #1…Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything by the ounce of prevention: http://youtu.be/GbSp88PBe9E
Reason #2…James Heckman- The Urgency of Now by firstfiveyears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SB8svwf5uk
Reason #3…Early Learning Matters by firstfiveyears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=735fdRyhi8o&NR=1


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"Winter Crows"
Tile Heritage Collection
Cirrelda Snider-Bryan, Albuquerque, New Mexico © 2002
"Crows congregate in our back Elm tree's bare branches and drop the pieces of stale danish they get from our other neighbor into the sand box." © 2002 Cirrelda Snider-Bryan, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Artist's Statement:
For over 25 years I have been drawing on both clay and paper with Mother Nature as inspiration - Cards, Prints, Tiles, Everyday Clay Objects. website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cirrelda
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Banking veteran named assistant vice president.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Charles Loch has been promoted to assistant vice president in its Oklahoma City market.
Loch, who serves as the branch sales manager at the Arvest location at 1900 S. Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City, has more than eight years of industry experience.
Loch earned a Diploma in Ministry from Global University and is pursuing a degree in business technologies with an office management option at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City. He is actively involved with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, a graduate of Leadership Midwest City 2017, and a member of its alumni association.
Originally from Choctaw, Loch lives in Midwest City with his wife, April, and their four children.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
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NEW YORK - In an offseason marked by Junior Seau's suicide and scores of lawsuits over brain injuries, the NFL on Thursday launched a comprehensive wellness program for current and retired players - including a confidential mental health Life Line.
"There is no higher priority for the National Football League than the health and wellness of our players," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an email Thursday to more than 11,000 players announcing NFL Total Wellness. "This service is here for you."
An outside agency will run NFL Life Line, a free consultation service to inform players and family members about the signs of crisis, symptoms of common mental health problems, as well as where to get help. Experts in suicide prevention and substance abuse are among those involved in developing and administering the program.
The site also features special video messages from various NFL stars, including Brett Favre, Michael Irvin, Michael Strahan, Herschel Walker, Jevon Kearse and Cris Carter, urging players to get help and know they are not alone.
The announcement came as many training camps are getting under way.
It also comes just days after former Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler became the latest big name from the NFL's past to sue the league over head injuries.
Stabler is the first plaintiff among 73 listed in a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Philadelphia, where other cases involving more than 2,400 players recently were consolidated into one master complaint.
Like Stabler, the other retirees claim the NFL did not do enough to shield them from the long-term effects of repeated hits to the head, even when medical evidence established a connection between head trauma in football and health problems later in life.
Stabler, 66, claimed in the lawsuit he has experienced cognitive difficulties, including headaches, dizziness, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability and numbness/tingling in his spine.
Others raised questions only after their deaths.
Seau's family recently requested that brain tissue of the NFL linebacker be sent to the National Institutes of Health for examination.
The former All-Pro died May 2 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. He was 43, just 2 1/2 years retired from a career that saw him chosen to 12 Pro Bowls.
His death had similarities to that of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest last year. Duerson left a suicide note, asking that his brain be studied for signs of trauma.
While not mentioning the lawsuits or deaths, Goodell's emailed letter noted that members of the NFL family are not immune to challenges all individuals face.
The video messages emphasize that.
Irvin, in a poignant message filmed last month, addressed his "brothers" and urged them to be open.
"We are part of an NFL family," Irvin said. "We do have to look out for one another the way we did on the football field. . We have to share with one another . but we don't talk. We shut up and . we implode. We put ourselves in isolation and that's the worst thing you can do."
Thursday's announcement came following a meeting at NFL offices attended by Goodell, Dr. David Satcher, a former U.S. Surgeon General, and NFL execs Robert Gulliver and Troy Vincent, who will direct the new program.
Satcher has conducted 14 mental health forums for NFL retired players over the past two years and will coordinate more events across the country as well as online webinars.
Gulliver, NFL executive vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer, helped spearhead quality-of-workplace initiatives in the league office. Vincent, vice president of NFL Player Engagement, will continue to provide players with advice to thrive during and after their playing careers.
Gulliver and Vincent are charged with establishing an advisory board that will include former players and coaches and medical professionals. The board in part will help develop a training program for peer counselors and transition coaches.


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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- In 1978, a nervous rookie off-roader lined up in the rural Swedish countryside at the biggest off-road race in the world, the International Six Days Trial (ISDT). Six days later, Jeff Fredette was credited with a gold medal finish, and launched what would become one of the most enduring international motorcycle racing careers of all time.
In recognition of Fredette's stellar off-road racing career, his record-setting number of ISDT and International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) finishes and his support of the Kawasaki brand, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA are pleased to announce that Fredette will be honored as Grand Marshal at the annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Fredette's selection highlights Kawasaki's status as the Marque of the Year for 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
"Jeff Fredette represents determination, excellence, sportsmanship and professionalism," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Not only does he bring a career-long association with our 2011 Marque of the Year, Kawasaki, but he stands as an excellent role model for the AMA's aspiring cadre of amateur racers of all ages. We're honored that he will be on hand to greet fans and support AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which raises funds for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame."
Added Chris Brull, Kawasaki's marketing communications director: "Jeff Fredette and Kawasaki have ridden together for nearly three decades. The relationship has been long and rewarding. When it comes to celebrating the history of Kawasaki and the people who have helped elevate the brand in America, we can think of no better representative than 'Mr. ISDE' himself." Not only is Fredette a multi-time gold medal winner at the ISDT/ISDE, but he has won hundreds of AMA Racing off-road events, including several on the national level.
Fredette, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002, remains an active competitor. He further burnished his reputation last year when he not only competed in his 30th ISDE, where he won another gold medal, but he also won two AMA Racing National Championships: the Senior 40+ A class title in the AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, and the 86cc-200cc Modern class No. 1 plate at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships. Fredette also has won the 2004 Senior 40+ and 1989 126-200 A class national enduro titles and 15 Ice Race National Championships, from 1984-2007. He was named AMA Racing Sportsman of the Year in 1993 and AMA Racing Vet/Senior Rider of the Year in 2010.
"I'm excited about this opportunity and to really experience all the things going on at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days," Fredette said. "Last year was my first year at the event, and my schedule only allowed me to see the hare scrambles. I'm looking forward to the swap meet, the flat track, the bike shows and taking in the vintage scene. Plus, I'm not going to miss out on the racing. I want to compete in the trials, the hare scrambles, the motocross and the flat track. It should be a great time all around."
Of course, Fredette will compete on Kawasakis, which he has raced since 1983.
"It was the year after Suzuki pulled out of off-road, and I didn't have a ride," Fredette remembered. "Kawasaki came along with some bikes and support, and things just started to click. Kawasakis have always been great bikes, and I'm pretty loyal, so from then on, as long as everything worked, I had no reason to change."
Fredette's role as Grand Marshal will be one of many Kawasaki-themed activities this year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Known as a leader in the performance category for the past 45 years, Kawasaki will host a number of interactive opportunities for attendees. Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the brand's history -- and its future, as licensed riders will be able to demo the latest Kawasaki motorcycles.
Hosting a Kawasaki display at the Mid-Ohio venue for the event, the company will exhibit many of its groundbreaking models, including the famed 500cc Mach III triple and the 900cc Z1, recognized as one of the industry's first true superbikes. In addition, attendees will have a chance to win both a modern Z1000 muscle bike and a classic Z1 in the Hall of Fame raffle.
Kawasaki riders attending the event will enjoy special perks, including a Kawasaki-only parking area and the chance to participate in a special lap of the Mid-Ohio track.
Held at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, the event includes North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, motorcycling seminars, the new product Manufacturers' Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs.
Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which is located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio. The mission of the Hall of Fame is to "celebrate, elucidate and preserve the rich tradition of motorcycling in America." Its exhibits honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame's website at MotorcycleMuseum.org.
Tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days can be purchased online at MidOhio.com. For more information about the event, visit AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its support of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.


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Broomfield, CO - March 18, 2013
Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, is pleased to announce that Dick Williams, president and chief executive officer, will speak at the ACG Denver's 11th Annual Rocky Mountain Growth Conference in Denver. Williams' panel is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
As a technology industry panelist, Williams is slated to share customer success stories on to how to unlock value from IT investments and deliver impactful business results. The audience will learn how to align IT initiatives with business strategy and make intelligent decisions about technology management, investments and outsourcing. His executive leadership experience spans more than four decades in technology, software, security and digital media companies.
Webroot is the leader in cloud-based security intelligence solutions for small and medium businesses, enterprises, consumers and security partners. The company's unique cloud architecture provides superior protection for computers and mobile devices against ever-evolving threats.


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A functor $C \to D$ between categories induces a morphism of presheaf categories $Pre(D) \to Pre(C)$. This functor has a left adjoint given by left Kan extension and I am interested in knowing when this left adjoint preserves pull-back squares.
I'm interested in any conditions that make this happen, but I am particularly interested in a special case. Let me say a little more about the context I am working in, and why I am interested. In the situation that this came up $C$ is a "lluf" subcategory of $D$, that is $C$ has the same objects as $D$ and the functor $C \to D$ is faithful. In that case it is good to call the functor $U:Pre(D) \to Pre(C)$ the forgetful functor. It automatically preserves limits and colimits. Let L be its left-adjoint.
Since C has the same objects as D, this forgetful functor is also conservative, meaning that it reflects isomorphisms. So by general non-sense (specifically Beck's monadicity theorem) this is a monadic adjunction. This means that $Pre(D) = T-alg$ is the category of T-algebras in $Pre(C)$ where T is the monad $T= UL$.
I'm trying to understand conditions under which this monad is cartesian in the sense described at the n-lab. This means, among other things, that the monad T is supposed to send fiber products to fiber products. This is equivalent to having L send fiber products to fiber products. I want to understand when this happens. Does it always happen? Are there reasonable conditions on C or D that ensure that this happens?
Notice that I am not asking for L to be "left-exact", i.e. to commute with all finite limits. This property is generally much too strong. In particular L will not usually preserve terminal objects. This means it doesn't preserve products, but should instead send products to fiber products over $L(1)$.
Here is an example. Let $C = pt$ be the singleton category and $D = G$ be the one object category with morphisms a group G. There is a unique inclusion $C \to D$ which is obviously faithful. The forgetful functor $$U:Pre(D) \to Pre(C)$$ sends a G-set to its underlying set. The left adjoint L sends a set S to the free G-set $S \times G$. This doesn't preserve terminal objects, but it does commute with fiber products. What is more, the monad $T=UL$ is a classic example of a cartesian monad in the n-lab sense.
I've played around with this, but can't seem to get it to work. I feel like this is going to be a well known result or there is going to be a counter example which sheds light on the situation.
Question: In the context I described above (where $C \to D$ is lluf), does the left adjoint $$L: Pre(C) \to Pre(D)$$ always commute with fiber products? If not what is a counter example, and are there conditions one can place on C and D to ensure that L does commute with fiber products?


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