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A Kirksville Daily Express editorial.
We've provided a lot of information over the last several weeks. We've talked to your candidates for Mo. House of Representatives District 3 and gotten their views on issues like the economy, Medicaid, transportation and more. In recent days, we've delivered information on each of the five proposed amendments to the Missouri Constitution that voters will find on Aug. 5.
Now, it's time to choose.
We will not endorse a candidate in the House race. Unlike constitutional amendments that can be difficult to sort through to understand the consequences, we've given you everything you could want on Rep. Nate Walker and Dr. John Bailey. You know where they stand, you know where their money is coming from and you should be able to take that information and make a choice.
The amendments are different. These are changes to the Missouri Constitution, changes that cannot be easily undone. We've given you stories presenting each side of the issue, had conversations with those supporting and opposing them, and reached some decisions in advance of casting a ballot.
Here are our views on the Aug. 5 amendments.
- Amendment 1: The so-called "Right to Farm" amendment draws a "no" vote from us. We love farmers. We love and support agriculture. We would defend them if an outside entity came to attack.
But Amendment 1 is so vaguely written, so poorly constructed, that it's difficult to tell if supporting it would actually be a blessing to family farmers in the long run. We can't be putting question marks into the Missouri Constitution.
Additionally, we feel it's a slippery slope to begin listing out specific rights to do things. Where does it end? Without an amendment guaranteeing our right to fish, or paint, do we have those rights? No one questions that now, but the moment we begin selectively choosing which rights to enshrine we walk a dangerous path.
- Amendment 5: Again, we vote "no" on Amendment 5. The right to bear arms is guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and Missouri Constitution. Adding new language to supposedly strengthen that right that could unintentionally call into question every gun law in the state is not sound policy.
- Amendment 7 and Amendment 8: The transportation sales tax issue and veteran's lottery ticket measures are ones we support, though we wish we didn't have to. The bottom line is these are critical issues that should have been addressed by the Missouri Legislature, which instead passed a tax cut and punted these poorly funded issues to voters.
We'd rather see better and more balanced approaches to both issues, but simply don't trust that the Legislature can get it done.
- Amendment 9: We support adding "electronic communication and data" to the list of things protected from warrantless searches. Our constitution was written in a different time and should be updated to reflect our changing needs.
These are our views. Do your homework, make up your own mind and cast your ballot Aug. 5.


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Pacers hold on for road win over Clippers
Los Angeles, CA – Roy Hibbert shot 11-of-14 from the field to lead six Pacers in double figures with 26 points and 10 rebounds as Indiana survived a late push from the LA Clippers and held on for the 109-106 victory late Monday night at the Staples Center.
"I'm so proud of our team's performance," boasted Hibbert after the game. "We knew they were going to make a run but we weathered the storm. We took care of business tonight."
Paul George added 22 points and 10 assists while David West filled the stat sheet with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Indiana, which led by as many as 24 points before allowing the Clippers to fight their way back. George Hill and Lance Stephenson contributed 13 points apiece.
"That was one heck of a basketball game," said Pacers coach Frank Vogel. "I never felt like we were up 24. Give them credit for the comeback, but the guys were talking after the game and it felt like a playoff road win."
Jamal Crawford helped lead the Clippers charge with 25 points, 15 of which came in the final frame. Blake Griffin chipped in 17 points.
Indiana's lead evaporated in the fourth quarter after the Clippers connected on 15-of-15 from the free throw line and forced six Pacer miscues. However, clutch free throw shooting by George and Tyler Hansbrough proved to be enough for the visiting Pacers.
With 9.7 seconds remaining in the contest and the Pacers holding a 107-103 edge, Crawford drew a foul on George away from the ball, giving the Clippers one free throw and the ball. Crawford sank the foul shot, but Chris Paul's triple from the top of the key rimmed out.
Matt Barnes' tip-in with 1.9 seconds left gave LA some life.
After George drained two from the charity stripe to increase the Pacers' lead back to three, Lamar Odom had one final look to tie the game. His 3-point try was off the mark as the clock hit zero.
The Pacers played terrific team basketball in the third stanza to help build their lead by assisting on nine of 10 field goals.
LA had no answer for Hibbert early on as the Indiana big man started the game 8-of-8 from the field.
"Hibbert had his way with us, especially in the first quarter," proclaimed Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro. "They got off to a 10-0 start and we were playing catch up."
Caron Butler's putback with 0.2 seconds left in the first half cut Indiana's halftime margin to 51-43.
Game Notes
Hibbert has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four contests ... Hansbrough's only points came from the free throw line with 14 seconds remaining ... Indiana's starters all logged at least 32 minutes ... The Clips got a huge boost from their reserves, who outscored their counterparts, 60-18 ... LA scored 41 points in the fourth quarter after registering 21, 22 and 22 points in the previous three.

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WILMORE, Ky. -- The men's basketball team lost 102-92 to the host Asbury in their first game at the Zweifel-Pritchett Classic on Friday. The Panthers were led by Obinna Agomo who tallied 20 points, seven rebounds, and five steals.
The event is named in honor of Cecil Zweifel, a 1952 Greenville College graduate who was inducted in the Greenville College Athletic Hall of Fame previously this year. Zweifel was a long-time administrator and coach at Asbury.
K.J. Hilliard totaled 16 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Rashod Seaton point 15 points and five assists.
Greenville trailed by seven points at halftime 45-38 and were outscored 57-54 in the second half.
The Panthers (5-2) return to action Saturday as they face Union.


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The Havelock Rams (6-4) had just scored three runs in the top of the fourth inning to gain a 4-0 advantage on Pamlico (4-6).
BAYBORO � The Havelock Rams (6-4) had just scored three runs in the top of the fourth inning to gain a 4-0 advantage on Pamlico (4-6).
In the Hurricanes� half of the fourth, Jacob Willis led off with a solo homerun to left-center, followed by a Trent Prescott single that sparked a Pamlico rally.
That rally turned out to be short-lived, as Rams� centerfielder Pharoh Cooper charged, dove and made a tremendous catch to rob Bradley Bennett of a base hit.
Cooper then popped to his feet and threw to first to double up Prescott, who was hung out to dry on the basepaths.
Havelock tacked on two more runs, while the Hurricanes could only manage one, in a 6-2 Rams win.
�Pharoh (Cooper) is a pleasure to coach and more people need to come out and see this young man play baseball, because he is a great player and a joy to coach,� Havelock coach Charlie Smith said.
�He got everything going for us tonight. We were striking out a lot early, then he gets a base hit and everybody starts hitting, not to mention the great catch.�
Cooper also went 2-for-4 with a run scored, two stolen bases and an RBI.
Cameron Carpenter got the win on the mound for Havelock, tossing five innings, while allowing one run on six hits and striking out four.
Donnie Richards, Randy Gibson and Will Blythe each drove in one run apiece.
Rams� catcher Chris Toler gunned down two Pamlico base runners attempting to steal second.
�I thought Toler was big for us tonight behind the plate and I thought CC (Cameron Carpenter) pitched really well for us,� Smith said.
For Pamlico coach Mike Twichell Jr., the loss ended a two-game winning streak.
�It�s all about our approach at the plate. When we take a good approach and make sure we hit good pitches, we hit the ball very well,� Twichell said.
�What has won us some games this season � being aggressive on the basepaths and using hit-and-runs � hurt us tonight. Bottom line is � we just have to get it done.�
Pamlico was led by Willis� homerun, and he and Prescott each went 2-for-3 with an RBI apiece.
Shane Hardison pitched for Pamlico and surrendered six runs (two earned) on six hits and struck out nine.
The Hurricanes are off this weekend and get back in gear Tuesday at home versus East Carteret to jumpstart Coastal Plains Conference play.
Havelock travels to South Central for a huge Coastal Conference clash Friday.
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Pamlico 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 � 2 8 5
WP: Cameron Carpenter
LP: Shane Hardison
RBIs: Havelock � Pharoh Cooper, Donnie Richards, Will Blythe, Randy Gibson; Pamlico � Jacob Willis, Trent Prescott. HR: Pamlico � Willis (1). Stolen Bases: Havelock � Cooper 2, Gibson, Rossi.
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Hallmark Scrubs "Gay" From Its "Deck The Halls" Lyric Ornament
Hallmark's 2013 Keepsake Ornaments line isn't as traditional as shoppers might have imagined. For the "Holiday Sweater" offering in this year's line, Hallmark has decided to scrub "gay" from the well-known "Deck the Halls" lyrics. Instead, the ornament reads "Don we now our fun apparel" (in place of "Don we now our gay apparel").
"When the lyrics to 'Deck the Halls' were translated from Gaelic and published in English back in the 1800s, the word 'gay' meant festive or merry," Hallmark spokeswoman Kristi Ernsting told The Huffington Post. "Today it has multiple meanings ... the trend of wearing festively decorated Christmas sweaters to parties is all about fun, and this ornament is intended to play into that, so the planning team decided to say what we meant: 'fun.' That's the spirit we intended and the spirit in which we hope ornament buyers will take it."
What do you think of Hallmark's de-gaying of the classic holiday song?


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Carrie and Tim's Shared Workspace and Playlist
Not only are Carrie Strine and Tim Lahan artists with amazing taste (Carrie's work includes stunning textiles and photography, while Tim's operates Trademark™ studio a comic blog), but they're also the creators of a new Playlist containing both a tune by The Tallest Man on Earth and a song called The World's Strongest Man. Does it get much better than that?
What do you listen to while you work? C: I listen to Morning Edition every morning in the studio, because I find that music is too much for me in the morning. Once I'm rolling I usually listen to the KEXP's John in the Morning because I have serious issues DJ-ing for myself. I'd much rather trust someone else who gets my music taste to take up that job, or it might take 30 minutes from my work fiddling around with iTunes. I hate to get distracted while I'm working. When Tim's in the studio, DJ-ing is his full responsibility. It's something I love about sharing our workspace, and I know he'll put on something that really improves the mood.
T: When Carrie's not around, I go into guilty-pleasure mode and play some really loud metal stuff or old punk tunes I used to listen to in high school.
How do you listen? C: I hate headphones, and that defeats the purpose of sharing our workspace. We just use the built-in speakers on our computers.
Do you have any favorite music websites/providers? C: I listen to KEXP with their online stream in the morning every day, but other than that iTunes.
T: I just borrow music.
Does music influence your work? C: The most recent Sun Kil Moon album, "Admiral Fell Promises," made an impression on me while working on my Half to Whole Quilt. Musicians like Mark Kozelek that are reinterpreting folk music in a modern way often align with my work. Tim is the biggest influence on my musical taste, and recommends most things I listen to. I'm lucky—I'm pretty sure he seeks out new music for me sometimes.
T: I think a lot of what I listen to plays a part in the way I make things. Often just the energy or intensity of a song I might be listening to may push my work in a certain direction, or enable me to sit down and finish something I've been working on for a while but have put on the back burner. As far as where I find music, I scour a lot of blogs to check out new stuff, and if I'm not feeling what's new, I just go back to listening to my old stuff like Thin Lizzy or New Order.
If your work was a song or a musician, what or who would it be? C: I think I'm a little more rough around the edges and quirky than Sun Kil Moon, so I'd like to think my work is a little more like Tallest Man on Earth.
T: For me, it's a hodge-podge of different stuff depending on what I'm making. Anything from Descendents to Marvin Gaye.
Love Man, Otis Redding
Castles in the Snow, Twin Shadow
Third and Seneca, Sun Kil Moon
The Sparrow And The Medicine, The Tallest Man On Earth
Thousand Ways, The Tallest Man on Earth
If You Think You're Lonely Now, Bobby Womack
The World's Strongest Man, Scott Walker
Fight or Fall, Thin Lizzy
This Must Be the Place, Talking Heads
Feel It All Around, Washed Out
You, Gold Panda
(Images: Carrie Strine and Tim Lahan)
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Bob Saget had something of a career reinvention with the 2005 documentary The Aristocrats. All those years of hosting "America's Funniest Home Videos" or mugging his way through several seasons of "Full House" didn't really prepare America for his debased, foul and searingly crude sense of humor that had been heretofore obscured from view. His brief appearance in Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza's side-splitting doc was enough to endear him to an entirely new generation of fans, one comfortable with the irony of his previous work and the anything-goes mentality of his career going forward.
His inaugural HBO special, Bob Saget: That Ain't Right, does not, unfortunately, capitalize on his new-found street cred. Profanity and disgusting trains of thought can be funny in the right hands, but Saget is like a gleeful five-year-old throughout most of the special's 55-minute run time. He cannot go more than three seconds without swearing, lamely attempting to sound like a gangsta rapper, vaguely referencing some kind of sex act and/or his own genitals, randomly switching topics and generally making it really hard to keep up. There are genuinely funny bits buried in most of Saget's non-sequitur laced monologues, but the laughs (at least for me) were very few and excruciatingly far between.
Saget rebounds a bit towards the end of his routine, employing a deadpan take on his "Full House" character (having composed a song -- "Danny Tanner Was Not Gay" to the tune of the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way") but it's too little, too late. Perhaps the object lesson here is that Saget works best in small doses -- whether it's five minutes in a documentary or 22 minutes on a TV sitcom. Whatever the reason, this is a failed attempt at funny that suggests Saget isn't nearly as cool as he'd like us to think he is. That ain't right? Try that ain't all that funny.
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Presented in a razor-sharp 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, Bob Saget: That Ain't Right is crystal clear and free from defect. It's a pristine visual representation of newly created material that looks vibrant and smooth. No complaints here.
All the dirty jokes and filthy songs are heard clearly, with no distortion or drop-out, on this Dolby 2.0 stereo track. The audience's laughter and applause never drowns Saget out. No optional subtitles are provided.
The lone supplements are a nine minute, 27 second featurette titled "Strollin' with Saget" that follows the comedian around New York City as he prepares for his gig and a three minute, 27 second music video for "Rollin' with Saget" that features goofy cameos from John Stamos, Jamie Kennedy and George Lucas.
Perhaps the object lesson here is that Bob Saget works best in small doses -- whether it's five minutes in a documentary or 22 minutes on a TV sitcom. Whatever the reason, this is a failed attempt at funny that suggests Saget isn't nearly as cool as he'd like us to think he is. That ain't right? Try that ain't all that funny. Skip it.


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I could use a bit of help. I'd like to know if there are any professional- or popular-level recordings that include the use of either the Siel Orchestra or the ARP Quartet. (They're essentially the same synth.) The only music I know I've heard either of them on is the music of Keane. Where else should I listen for the Orchestra or Quartet?


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HIGH POINT � The mother of a 12-year-old girl and her husband were both legally drunk when all three drowned last month in a retention pond near their High Point home, according to lab results.
A report released Wednesday by the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office shows both Kenny and Heather Jordan were intoxicated when they drowned Feb. 10. Also killed was Heather Jordan's daughter, Nikki Simpkins.
The report says Kenny Jordan's blood alcohol content was .15 percent, nearly twice North Carolina's legal driving limit of .08 percent. Heather Jordan's level was .10 percent.
Authorities a toxicology report was not conducted on the girl.
Police have said the family and three other children went to a retention pond about a mile from their home early that Sunday morning.
Kenny Jordan and Nikki got in the water, as did two other children, who got out almost immediately. Authorities say Heather Jordan got in the water to help when Kenny Jordan started struggling.
High Point Police Capt. Mike Kirk says that while the alcohol impaired the adults, the water temperature also was 45 degrees.
"The water was so cold, hypothermia set in," he said.
Investigators had suspected alcohol was involved that night, and the 911 call also mentioned alcohol.
It's not clear why the family went to the pond, Kirk said.
"He (Kenny) just told them he wanted to do it, according to one of the children, and that they had been to the retention pond several times before, fishing and frogging several times. I don't think that it was uncommon for him to say let's do this and let's do that," Kirk said. "This time, it was really cold weather and really cold water, which made it an exceedingly poor decision."


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Spurs' Parker sidelined
San Antonio, TX – San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss Saturday's game against Atlanta because of a sore neck.
Parker sat out Wednesday's game against Orlando because of a sore ankle, then played just 25 minutes and scored only two points in Thursday's tilt against Oklahoma City.
"I just have to get healthy," said Parker after Thursday's game. "I'm not going to talk about all my stuff, I've got a lot of stuff going on, but I just have to get healthy."
Parker leads the Spurs in scoring and assists this season, averaging 20.6 points and 7.5 assists in 63 games.


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We're located near Civic Center, where classic beaux-arts architecture houses San Francisco's city government, as well as state and federal offices.
Neighborhood Attractions
Don't miss:
Asian Art Museum - Holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian art in the world. Free the first Sunday of the month and extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.
Civic Center Plaza - Open space where rallies, concerts, outdoor screenings, and gatherings of all kinds take place. There's a farmer's market here on Sundays and Wednesdays near Larkin and Grove streets, across the plaza from City Hall.
City Hall - A truly grand building with a stunning staircase beneath the rotunda, tour the magnificent beaux-arts structure on your own or on a free docent-led tour.
The War Memorial Opera House - One of the most beautiful and technologically advanced performing arts centers in the world, it's a true San Francisco jewel. Home to both the San Francisco Opera as well as the San Francisco Ballet, guided tours of the building are available on Mondays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
San Francisco Symphony - Tours of Davies Symphony Hall and Herbst Theatre are available for $5 on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., every hour, on the hour. Score a discount ticket to the symphony from the last-minute ticket booth in Union Square.
Street Art - Street murals dot the Tenderloin district. Check them out at 434 Ellis Street, around the corner at Cohen Place (Ellis between Hyde and Leavenworth), on Turk Street at Hyde, and on the walls at the Mitchell Brothers' O'Farrell Theater (Polk Street at O'Farrell).
Got more time?
Federal Building - Innovative structure designed to be a "green" building consuming less than half the power of a standard office tower, praised for its open spaces and environmentally friendly design.
Luggage Store Gallery - No luggage sold here, rather it's a cultural center hosting a variety of public arts programs and exhibitions.
San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery - Located in the Veteran's Building, exhibits contemporary art by local artists.
Museum of Performance and Design - The first museum in the country dedicated exclusively to the performing arts and theatrical design. Also includes an extensive Performing Arts Library.
San Francisco Public Library Main Branch - Offers free exhibits, screenings, and other programs.
Worth the extra effort!
Hayes Valley - If shopping is on your agenda, walk over to Hayes Valley for cute boutiques. Just past Hayes Valley is Alamo Square, a sprawling park on a hill and site of the famous "Painted Ladies."
Japantown - Eccentric Japantown is only a few blocks from Civic Center. Come here for sushi, ramen, or shabu shabu, all relatively inexpensive. Finish off with karaoke! Or the Kabuki Theater is a prime spot for a movie.
The Castro - Catch the historic F-line streetcar (or walk) up Market Street to the Castro. You'll find shopping, dining, rowdy nightlife, and DuBoce Park in this beautiful part of town.
The Mission - Jump on BART at Civic Center and get off at either 16th Street or 24th Street. Either stop will bring you to the diverse neighborhood that is the Mission. The quintessential experience includes grabbing a burrito and chilling in Dolores Park. Eateries and bars line the Valencia Street corridor from 16th Street to the south.
The Legion of Honor – Perched atop a hill in the expansive Lincoln Park, the Legion of Honor is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The French pavilion inspired building houses a collection that spans 4,000 years, featuring European painting and sculptures, Mediterranean ancient art, and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
de Young – The de Young is located within the Golden Gate Park and, together with The Legion of Honor, is part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Named after Michael H. de Young, a long time champion of the museum, the copper-clad landmark building is home to an impressive collection of arts from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, works from the 17th to the 21st centuries and contemporary art. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Cheapest of the cheap:
Bob's Donuts and Pastry Shop - When late night munchies call, make your way to hole-in-the-wall Bob's. The fresh donuts, cookies, and pastries are to die for.
Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant - If there's only $10 left in your wallet, come to one of the few stools at this narrow closet-like space for Vietnamese comfort food. Look for the sign "5 Spice Roast Chicken."
Saigon Sandwich Shop - $3.25 for a delectable sandwich? Enough said. For meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
Pizza Pino - Cheap and open until 3 a.m., Pino's thin slice is the best pizza in the 'hood. Also delivers.
Taqueria Cancun - Greatest vegetarian burrito in the area. Other items on the menu satisfy too, and it's nice on your wallet.
Budget eats:
A La Turca - Mouth-watering Turkish cuisine including kebabs, pitas, and flat breads. The platters are more expensive (barely) but come in huge portions.
Brenda's French Soul Food - Brenda's traditional French and Creole fare is complemented by stuffed beignets and sweet watermelon tea. Most items are under $10. Lines can be very long on weekends.
Burmese Kitchen - Many fans flock here, especially for their vegetarian options. Most entrees are under $7.
Chai Yo - Delicious Thai food and friendly service, the average entree costs a mere $7.95.
Darbar - Unassuming Darbar serves up traditional South Indian meals. The lunch buffet is $7.99 all-you-can-eat and most curries are well under $10.
Dottie's True Blue Cafe - You will wait in line here, but it's worth it for homemade pastries and scrumptious breakfasts and lunches. Arrive at 2 p.m. (open until 3 p.m.) to avoid the long wait.
Grubstake - Open 'til 4 a.m., Grubstake serves up traditional diner fare and Portuguese specialties in an old railcar that used to cross the Bay Bridge until 1927.
Nara Sushi - Good sushi spot on Polk, they're open 'til midnight (2 a.m. on weekends).
Thai House Express - Another solid Thai option close to the hostel, with a price range of $7-$10.
Tikka Masala - A good and cheap Indian favorite in the Tenderloin, the most expensive item on the menu is $12. (Plus, Tikka Masala gives our guests a 5% discount on food and drinks.)
A slight splurge...
Canteen - Dinner would be a splurge, but weekend brunch is reasonable and well worth it. When you can't take the line at Dottie's, come to this tiny, chic, and delicious kitchen.
Pagolac - Vegetarians may make an exception for the 7-course beef dinner. The claypots are nice too.
Swan Oyster Depot - Super fresh oysters, clam chowder, crab salad... after a long wait in line, these delicacies can be yours.
Fancy a night on the town?
222 Club - A funky Tenderloin bar where hipsters shake it on the small dance floor in the back.
Bourbon and Branch - An upscale speakeasy of sorts that stirs up yummy, fancy cocktails; use the password "books" to be escorted to the secret back room behind the bookshelves.
Rickshaw Stop - Quirky medium-sized club with various DJ acts and live bands. Often a low cover charge. Non-Stop Bhangra is one of their popular monthly events.
Rye - Cocktail bar with a nice selection of whisky and an enclosed outdoor smoking area.
Prefer a laidback ambience?
Amsterdam Cafe - Pouring over 170 worldwide beers as well as wine, champagne, Soju cocktails, and coffee, this Tenderloin bar also hosts random events like open mic and art openings.
Cafe Royale - Chill spot to have a glass of wine and listen to some lounge or jazz.
Edinburgh Castle - Fun pub; their Tuesday trivia night is popular.
Hemlock Tavern - Classic bar with a daily happy hour; a separate back room hosts underground rock shows for a small cover.
Lush Lounge - Fun, cozy bar with happy hour every day until 7 p.m.
Olive - Incognito location makes you forget you're in the Tenderloin. Slick bar with a weekday food and drink happy hour.
R Bar - Laidback neighborhood bar, where everybody really could know your name (if you were in a frat or sorority). Always showing the game, whatever it is, there's also a pool table and cheap beer.
Space Gallery - Small bar and gallery space with changing exhibits by local artists.
Whiskey Thieves - A divey spot with pool tables and cigarette smoke swirling in the air.
Vertigo - No cover here for DJs, dancing, and cheap drinks.
Live music:
The Warfield - A fantastic space to see accomplished bands, DJ's also spin here occasionally. Tickets are usually in the $20-35 range.
Great American Music Hall - Touring bands love playing this classic venue. See anything from rock to blues to country to jazz.
Check for half-price tickets on tixbayarea.com or at the walk-up ticket booth in Union Square. Also try goldstar.com for huge discounts on various San Francisco events.
American Conservatory Theater- A professional theater company presenting groundbreaking productions of classical works and bold explorations of contemporary playwriting. Hostel guests can get half-price "rush" tickets by paying in cash and showing their HI membership card or paid hostel receipt at the ACT box office, up to two hours before showtime.
Exit Theatre - Presents indie and experimental theater.
Herbst Theater - Recital hall in the Veteran's Building hosting plays and performances.
Orpheum Theater - Big Broadway musicals play here.
AMC Van Ness - Multiplex in what was once an auto showroom. Enjoy Hollywood's latest in surround sound and luxury seating.
Lumiere Theater - Screens smaller art-house and foreign flicks.
Getting Around
Public transit:
MUNI - Bus lines within 3 blocks include the 2, 3, 4, 19, 27, 31, 38, 47, 49, and 76.
BART- The Civic Center BART station is just 5 blocks from the hostel.
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours offers our guests a discounted rate of $18-22 per day (reg. $28-32) for city-ready mountain and hybrid bike. Helmet, lock, rear rack, camera bag, bungie cord, and map included in cost of rental. Performance, tandem, and other specialty bikes are also available.
For more on biking in San Francisco, see: Cycle the city with self-guided San Francisco bike routes.


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Aten CS1782 DVI KVMP Switch Review
One of the biggest challenges in having multiple computers, is space. This is especially true when you also have computers coming in that need some form of repair. Most of us aren't rich enough, nor have need for a lab or other large room, but yet we want (or need in the case of techs like myself) to be able to have multiple computers going. Personally, I have a minimum of four that are running, and as many as eight depending on if friends are over and we are having a mini-LAN. However, our computer room doesn't have room for a desk for each computer.
Then there is desk space. I have a lot of CRT monitors, and they tend to take up an extraordinary amount of real-estate on a desk. Even flat-panel LCDs still take up horizontal space, and then you get into floor or desk space to put the towers. Keyboards and mice are also something there is never enough room for. Plus all the cables for everything…a snaky, ugly, tangled mess.
This is where such a thing called a "KVM switch" comes in. What exactly is a KVM switch? The KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse, and as you can probably guess, the switch part means it can switch between these devices. So how does it all work? It's very simple really, and during this review, those of you that aren't familiar with KVM's will have a clear understanding of what they are and what they do, while those of us that know what they are, will understand that this Aten CS1782 is unlike any KVM switch we've seen before!
Closer Look:
"The Aten CS1782 USB 2.0 DVI KVMP Switch charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 2-port KVM switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub at the same time as providing an interface for a DVI monitor. The CS1782 also supports state-of-the-art 7.1 channel surround sound to give a theater digital audio experience that enlivens video playback."
Taken directly from the owner's manual, it promises quite a bit. Most of us have never seen a KVM that can do audio switching, which is interesting enough. Combined with a USB hub and a DVI (LCD/flat panel digital) monitor, you can sense this is definitely not for a boring "server room" in an enterprise/corporate environment. Aten has made a KVM for the modern age, and made it for you and me, the guys who have multiple computers that have all the latest goodies.
Let's take a look at the box this puppy comes in!
Now let's take a quick look at the peripherals that are included with the CS1782.
- 1 x CS1782
- 2 x KVM Cable
- 2 x Audio Cable
- 1 x USB-to-PS2 Converter
- 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Quick Start Guide


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Adding a Splash of Romantic Whimsy to the Bedroom
There's typically a very fine line that separates successful ultra-romantic design and the slightly over the top variety. This type of whimsy is also subjective so what is perfect to some can be too much for others. Putting that all aside, there's nothing wrong with infusing a splash of romance into everyday design.
The bedroom is a good room room to try embrace your more romantic tendencies. It's already a space that lends itself to soft, restful, cool colors. To take the room to that next level is actually quite simple. If you don't have the classic four poster bed — hang silky curtains from your ceiling at each corner of the bed to get the illusion of a canopy. Pick soft colors for the walls and don't skimp on fun and interesting artwork and accessories because they make a huge impact - this look is not about stripped down surfaces, but rather the layering of color, texture and pattern. Take some risks and chances are you'll end up with a fun and interesting room with that perfect splash of romantic whimsy.
Images: 1. Elle Decor, 2. Dress Design Decor, 3. Turned To Hippie, 4. The Found Blog, 5. The Boo And The Boy


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44 Williams Street W., Waterloo, NY
Built: 1818, additions 1860, 1914
Houses: Supreme, County, Surrogate, Family and Commissioner of Jurors
Judicial District: Seventh
Seneca has county seats at Ovid and Waterloo, both of them with old historic courthouses still in active use. The courthouse at Waterloo shares its building with the county supervisors and county offices in three wings. The original center wing housing the courthouse was built in 1818 and the other two adjoining wings in 1860 and 1914, all of them having the same Greek Revival influenced venacular style--the Waterloo courthouse is a brick building with a modest lonic portico and small domed cupola, its most interesting feature being the historical courtroom on the second floor. This room has been preserved nearly intact without change reflecting the skill and creativity of nineteenth century rural architects and craftsmen.
The courthouse at Ovid is the largest of 3 Greek revival buildings collectively known as "The Three Bears", situated atop a landscaped hill overlooking the center of town. Both inside and out, virtually no change has been made to them since they were built in 1845. The courtroom itself, although very simple and plain, is also a good example of nineteenth century rural architecture.
Source: "Survey of Court Facilities in New York State", NYS Office of Court Administration...1981 pg 356


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Scott Cleary BSBA Entrepreneurship and Marketing. '14
One Thing Tore This Sports Nut Away from the Big Schools: An Opportunity to Study in Madrid
Scott Cleary talks about the importance of Suffolk's central location by praising the school's proximity to Boston's sports temples: the TD Garden, where his beloved Celtics and Bruins play, and of course Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Living and studying in the middle of sports-crazy Boston is consolation enough for the junior Entrepreneurship and Marketing major, who'd originally targeted much larger schools with Division I athletics programs.
When time came for Cleary to choose from his list of schools, two primary factors tipped the scales in favor of Suffolk: being awarded substantial merit-based financial aid and a unique opportunity to spend his freshman year studying in Madrid, Spain.
"The opportunity to travel abroad was the largest reason that I originally chose Suffolk and one of the best life decisions that I have currently made," he says.
Since returning from Madrid, he has immersed himself pursuing his dream of entering the field of sports marketing or media. Recently, Cleary was inspired even further by a trip his Business of Sports in the Media class took to the Comcast Sports Net headquarters in Burlington, Mass., which left him "awestruck." He's also immersed himself in several extracurricular activities, including serving as president and treasurer of Suffolk's Club Ice Hockey Team and membership in international honors society Beta Gamma Sigma and academic honors society Sigma Nu Tau. As a senior, he'll live on campus as a resident assistant in a freshman dormitory.
"I know how crucial freshman year is to a student, and I want to help make that transition as easy as possible," he says.