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- Address:
8284 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046Neighborhood:
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
- Cuisine:
Tapas / Small PlatesPrice: $31 to $50
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.crossroadskitchen.com/
- Phone: 3237829245x
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Monday-Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
- Executive Chef: Tal Ronnen / Scot Jones
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
- Catering: For more information, please contact us directly.
- Private Party Facilities: For more information, please contact us directly.
- Private Party Contact: Elysa 3237829245x
A word from Crossroads
Crossroads refines the Los Angeles dining scene, and is helmed by culinary trail blazer, Chef Tal Ronnen. Highlighting small plate dining with a Mediterranean influence, Crossroads features the cuisine that Ronnen is famous for; beautifully presented plant based dishes that are flavorful and innovative. A rotating selection of custom-made libations, artisanal small batch spirits, and a thoughtfully crafted wine list complement the fare. The imaginative and ever-changing menu with dishes approached with a conscience manner, is inspired by seasonal Southern California ingredients.Continued
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Crossroads reviews from OpenTable diners
207 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.3
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
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- My favoriteOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/28/2014Crossroads is my absolute favorite restaurant. I only wish I lived closer so I could eat it more frequently. The food is bursting with flavor, it's creative, and more exciting than your typical plant based cuisine. Can't say enough good things about Crossroads!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 4 star VegandinewellVIPDined on 9/25/2014We wanted to try Crossroads since we first heard about it and a birthday night was the perfect opportunity. This is a very nice spot on Melrose with a hip, yet elegant feel. The waitress we had was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. This is a tapas style menu, so she recommended about 3 plates each. We ordered 6 different plates so we could cover a lot of ground and try as many dishes as we could. The tomato bisque soup was bright, savory and had a touch of sweet, very nice. We also loved the leek flat bread and kale caesar.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- healthy and artisticlenaDined on 9/25/2014chef is amazong w vegeys. they cater to special dietary needs!Special Features:
- Great upscale vegan diningFloridavegliving1Dined on 9/24/2014I dined at Crossroads with two meat eaters. We all enjoyed everything! The service was prompt, helpful and friendly. The food came to the table quickly and was the appropriate tempature. Our favorite dishes were the eggplant, articoke oysters, palm heart calamari and the chocolate cheesecake dessert. This is a special occasion type of place since the portions are small, tapas style and pricey for being vegan food. Expect to spend about $50 per person on dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent!!RogerLDined on 9/24/2014Crossroads was suggested to me by a friend. I was looking for a really nice place to take my wife for our anniversary that was good for vegetarians. BAM!!! an all vegan hot spot. THIS PLACE WAS GREAT!! Thank you.Special Features:
- love this place!deedvVIPDined on 9/23/2014Never disappoints. Vegan food really thought out and well done. I'm not a vegan and I don't miss the meat here at allSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- vegan cuisine at its finestOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/22/2014This place is amazing. It is a true 5-star quality fine dining restaurant that also happens to be vegan. As a vegan there aren't many nice places to go out to eat for a special occasion but this definitely makes the top of the list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- delicious food, nice serversveguyVIPDined on 9/21/2014Three of us went for Sunday brunch, and shared the dishes between us so we all got a good sampling, and the flavors were excellent, especially the fritattas and the croissants. Our servers were helpful and cheerful. It was a very pleasant experience.Special Features:
- Delicious Vegan!DarstcoachVIPDined on 9/21/2014Those are two words that don't usually go together: delicious vegan - but they sure do here!Special Features:
- Great food, ok serviceBesteverDined on 9/21/2014We started off with a girl coming around with a Bloody Mary cart. This was amazing, she had a great personality, the cart gave a lot of add ins to make it an outstanding drink. The waiter was ok , and needed a bit more of a personality. Maybe he was having an off day. The food was amazing as always.Special Features:
- fancy veganEricaVIPDined on 9/20/2014a vegan place for a special occasion! went with my non-vegetarian friends and they loved it.Special Features:
- Proves vegan food can be deliciousLologirlDined on 9/20/2014The food was flavorful and satisfying. The almond cheese is the best vegan cheese I've had. The server 3-4 dishes per person, so we ordered 6 dishes. We could barely make it through 5 dishes we were so full. My only complaint would be the prices. Feels a little pricey for plant based food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome Dining ExperienceAfroCaribVeganDined on 9/19/2014Talk about amazing food and eye-candy for days! This is the perfect storm of tasty, plant based food and a vibrant social scene. While we were there we saw LA's former mayor Villaraigosa, Billionaire Stephen Bing, numerous actors and a few professional ball players. Love the tapas menu, it allows you to try several different items for a reasonable price.Special Features:
- Solid Vegetarian FoodCaliTransplantDined on 9/18/2014Thoughtful preparation and presentation of delicious food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fine dining for vegans & non vegansKB12VIPDined on 9/16/2014This hot spot is best enjoyed with a group so you can order virtually everything on the menu. The food is creative, flavorful and satisfying, and when paired with good wines, the experience is unforgettable. Standouts include the cheese plate, the lasagna, the crab cakes, the oysters, truffle fettuccine, kale Caesar, I could go on and on. Almost every dish is exceptional. Treat yourself and go with good friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Enough to WriteRailsDined on 9/14/2014I dine out often and I am only moved to write should something be particulalry bad. This was great. The food was excellent as was the atmosphere. I give tremendous kudos for the fun menu and cheeky titles of the entrees lending to a non-vegan dish, although all dishes are vegan. It was entertaining to have the "oysters" served as half shell on artichokes. It really was inventive, delicious, and should satisfy any vegetarian protester as an a LA dining hotspot. Round of applause. PS- I'm not a vegan or vegetarian and this was more satisfying as an experience than the plethora of all other restaurants I've enjoyed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrible Experience - Food GoodMisskerryDined on 9/14/2014I made reservations ahead for brunch for my birthday. The restaurant also had an event planned ahead during brunch in a private room. They had too many people & found it suitable to put them in the dining room standing at the bar. At times the noise reached levels as loud as a concert. We could not have a conversation without yelling close to each other & it hurt my ears. Then the event started making announcements of which bar is hiring for female bartenders etc. This was the oddest, most unprofessional restaurant experience of my life. The waitress called the manager over who said too bad. I will not return since they dont treat patrons with respect, nor care about their experience. Management clearly doesnt know what theyre doing.
- ExquisiteAliAlDined on 9/13/2014One of the best meals of my life. As a vegan for many years i seldom get the chance to eat so many dishes at a restaurant. This meal was so good I wanted to cry. Try the cheese platter!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CrossroadsFineveggiefinderDined on 9/13/2014Crossroads is a wonderful restaurant!!! It was great to sit down for a vegan meal and have so many choices - every one was delicious! The staff were anticipating our every course and brought everything so nice and hot. The waitress explained how it all works, Tapas style, so we were able to savor many different delicious dishes. Can't wait to go for brunch too'Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/12/2014Fabulous food whether you're vegan or not. Even the meat eaters in our group couldnt believe the food was vegan. Beautiful and relaxed atmosphere. The service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic vegan fare!OutWithJoDined on 9/12/2014The service was impeccable, the food fantastic, and the dining area is lovely. The special "scallopini" made me want to back the next day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best plave everRobynDined on 9/11/2014I flew in from Seattle to go here. Unfortunately I was by myself so I couldn't order too much from the menu. My stomach is only so big. I ended up ordering the fire baked meaty lasagna. I have not eaten meat or dairy in a few years, but I do remember what a good hearty lasagna tastes like, and this VEGAN version was to die for!! I could eat this everyday. There is no carnivore out there that could complain about this vegan lasagna. I was very jealous of the people around me who were ordering all sorts of stuff off me menu. Next time I go, I am definitely bringing someone to share the menu with.Special Features:
- Birthday reviewmuzikguylaDined on 9/10/2014Took my partner of 3+years there for his birthday on 10 september. He chose it cause im predominately vegan...and wanted both of us to enjoy it. Everything was excellent from start to finish. Would definitely recommend it to friends and would go back again as a patron. Top notch establishment....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My first visit ....LoveLARestaurantsDined on 9/8/2014And it was everything I expected. I've heard great things about Crossroads since it's opening...and finally had the opportunity to try it. I don't practice a plant based diet but would dine here anytime. Exceptional food and great service. Highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- opened my eyeschivisitorDined on 9/7/2014Vegan food taken in new and gourmet directions. Creative, clearly vegetarian, rich and complex. Will go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Crossroads RegularVeganBeautyGuruDined on 9/7/2014Crossroads continues to amaze me, Brunch on Sundays! I usually come for dinner but recently found out that they had Brunch on Sundays (Which wasn't advertised anywhere but their Instagram page!) I got the "chicken" and waffles and holy wow, super good they season the "chicken" with spices which I really liked and their "butter" and syrup were super tasty it all went so well together! Oh and their chocolate croissants, ridiculously good! You forget that you're eating Vegan. Their quality of food and portions are not over the top and just right!Special Features:
- Nice brunch, but expensive.VegandinerDined on 9/7/2014The thing to order is the chicken and waffles. The frittata is also good, but very small portion. I love that they have chocolate croissants, but the server said those May be coming off he menu. Coffee could use some improvement, it was not very hot. Roving Bloody Mary cart is a nice touch. Nice place for special occasions.Special Features:
- ELLAVIPDined on 9/6/2014The food was DELICIOUS! The portions were perfect!! It allows you to explore and enjoy a variety of dishes. We are ready to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overpriced veganAmirVIPDined on 9/5/2014I don't mind vegan, but besides a kale salad nothing tasted good here.
- Delicious, creative diningz1466Dined on 9/5/2014The food and presentation at Crossroads is outstanding. We were fortunate to have Macy serve our table and she is amazing! This is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food. Will return again and again!Special Features:
- Best of the bestFaulknerVIPDined on 9/5/2014Crossroads is a WOW in every way! Delightful ambiance with brilliant, friendly servers and food that has been prepared brilliantly in every sense of the word. We brought friends who raved about Bradley, our server and the care and uniqueness of the food. It was all sensational and we're all coming back! You don't have to be vegetarian to love Crossroads!!Special Features:
- Who Knew Vegan Was So Good?TbabyVIPDined on 8/30/2014LOVED my meal at Crossroads. I give the chef two thumbs up.Special Features:
- Good food, better last season..FoodieVIPDined on 8/30/2014They changed their menu. We tried some of the new dishes but felt some fell short of "amazing" like on my previous visit. It was explained to me that the menu changes with the seasons and I guess last time I went it was the previous menu. My favorite this time was the "oysters" made from artichoke leaves. Well balanced, yummy and some of the most interesting of the dishes we tried (I had that last time also so it remained on their menu). Also a pasta dish we tried was more amazing last time also. Still don't get me wrong: this place does AMAZING STUFF all being vegan! Just that my four stars are three this time around...Special Features:
- A unique experiencesynthmanDined on 8/30/2014We were a couple of newbies at a vegan restaurant, which came highly recommended by a close friend who knows his foodstuff(s). We were both amazed by the variety of dishes available, all of which were vegan, and all of which were outstanding! This is high praise from a dyed-in-the-wool carnivore! Wait-person was epic, explained everything so noobs could understand it, but did not treat us like we were morons -- dry humor did the trick.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Experience!Jen88Dined on 8/30/2014We had a great time at Crossroads last Saturday night. Whether you're vegan or not, there are a lot of great meals to try, you will not be disappointed. The service was also wonderful, we will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vegan styleOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/29/2014I am not a huge fan of all organic and vegan /gluten free and all free food. However their piccata with mushroom tastes like real home made grandma food. A good place to eat healthy and apparently almost natural and organic meals.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved it!MuviesDined on 8/23/2014Everything we ate was fantastic! Great flavors and I'll definitely be back.Special Features:
- Excellent!DizRivDined on 8/23/2014I've been vegan 10 years and have eaten at the best vegan spots from San Francisco to New York. And I think Los Angeles has finally taken over as the best vegan city, with Crossroads leading in the high-end dining experience. My husband, who is not vegan, said our dinner was the best meal he's had in a very long time. Any meal, not just a vegan one.Special Features:
- Great vegan food fit for non veganshankDined on 8/20/2014The dinner I had at Crossroads was delicious and satisfying in all ways. As a non-vegan I was very skeptical but the food was prepared in such a way that vegans and non-vegans alike would rave about the taste and quality. Even as a meat lover I would go back for this fine dining adventure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vegan for everyone!Tastes that goodVeganforeveryoneDined on 8/19/2014This is our favorite restaurant! By far, the most flavorful vegan restaurant we've found.(including NYC) I always get inspired to go home and try their dishes. We love the atmosphere and Bradley our server. I can't wait for the cook book to come out!!! Thank you Tal for working so hard to make the vegan diet sooo delicious!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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How To: Sew an Heirloom Embroidered Quilt
I did something that I really didn't think I could do — I made a quilt! I'd never even attempted a quilt before, but wanted to rekindle an old family tradition celebrating the new addition of a baby with a quilt. I had no experience, I was on the verge of becoming overwhelmed, and not entirely sure of my plan, but once it was done, I realized that the biggest inhibitor was really just my own fear! So I've created this How To and am challenging you to attempt something you're not sure you can do.
Quilts are not only the perfect cold weather comfort, but they also tell a story. When my grandmother would make a quilt for a new baby, she would recruit all willing and able family members to embroider a single square, and then assemble them into a baby blanket. I had one---it was called "pictures on." Yes, I was a literal child! So when we found out that my friend Rachael was pregnant, my best friend Christine (a DIY pro, mind you) and I decided to carry on this tradition.
Allow me to offer this disclaimer before going any further: Quilting is an artform that many people have mastered and dedicate long hours learning to do with skill and grace. I look forward to learning more, but intend to highlight the idea that even without much of that skill or grace, the beginning sewer can still create something beautiful and special! So, with respect to the fine quilters of the world, and motivation to the beginner quilters, please accept my technically-lacking, but enthusiastic How To!
So, we recruited the girls, hit up Sublime Stitching for some hip, beautiful embroidery patterns, and went to town. Many of us hadn't embroidered before, and we set about sewing our respective squares, surely making up stitches along the way. We cut our fabric into 7x7 inch squares, leaving room around the border for seams, but the size is really up to you. We learned along the way that lighter-weight and looser-weave fabrics aren't as easy to embroider as something with more weight and a tighter weave, but we managed to create some fun, beautiful squares.
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Once that part was complete, the only step left was to bind the quilt. This is where you add a finished edge around the whole blanket. I had absolutely no idea how to do this! Enter: YouTube! Christine sent me this amazing video from the ladies at the Missouri Star Quilt Co. that explained the whole thing, very simply. I watched it twice, and then set out to bind the quilt. (They're a great resource if you get stuck on any part of the quilt.) This was the scariest part--I felt like I could ruin the whole thing with one mis-step! But as soon as I got going, it seemed like a breeze!
Afterwards, there were a few little imperfections. (I would have been surprised if there weren't!) But these things add character to the quilt, and Rachael will be able to look at those imperfections and remember that we learned how to make a quilt for her!
The best part, outside of the happiness and tears that the quilt was met with, was the feeling I got when I finished. It was a task I didn't think I could do, let alone do fairly well! It reminded me that the backbone of DIY is the idea that with a little bit of knowledge, a great deal of determination, and some of creativity, you can do more than you think you can! And mistakes? Well, they just add to the charm.
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Loving the embroidery!
adorable! my best friend just found out she is pregnant w her first baby & I've been considering foregoing my usual crocheted baby blanket & trying my hand @ quilting- thx for the inspiration! :)
It's a pretty blanket, a beautiful idea and a perfect gift!
Lovely! Thank you for the inspiration.
If you want to start quilting, I would really strongly recommend taking a beginning quilting class at a fabric store. It saved me a huge amount of frustration and fumbling around on my own; there are tons of tricks and techniques that experienced quilters use that save you time, money, and stress. "Your First Quilt Book" is also a great resource.
Oh, and good for you, Jessica! The quilt looks great!
Great job, Dear. Good on you for trying. I love the combination of hand and machine crafting...
There always has to be a first time for everyone...it's beautiful and from the heart! You are an inspiration for those wanting to give it a try!
This is beautiful! May I ask what you use for the filling of the quilt?
Beautiful!... I keep fantasizing about quilting... I should make those fantasies reality for crying out loud. Need to sign up somewhere for a beginners class. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow - what a lovely & thoughtful gift!
way to go! You got a great result, congratulations
I believe it's the Amish that intentionally make one small mistake in every quilt, believing (rightfully so) that no one is perfect and as an expression of humility, so it's good if it isn't perfect! And besides, it's beautiful!
My mom just made an embroidery quilt for my youngest (though she doesn't want to give it up, so darling!) It has a picture for every letter of the alphabet, it took her 9 months to finish. She did 2 pieces of fabric for the embroidery squares which she said made a huge difference.
I am due with my first baby in January, and my last session of 'Beginner's Quilting' is this week. I can't wait to have a completed quilt for my little one. I'm not sure if I'll keep going with it - but having that treasure for her for years to come makes me smile.
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VALENCIA, Spain — Over two years, Ana Maria Molina Cuevas, 36, has worked five shifts a week in a ceramics factory, hand-rolling paint onto tiles. But at the end of the month, she often went unpaid.
Still, she kept showing up. If she quit, she reasoned, she might never get her money. And besides, where was she going to find another job? Last month, she was down to about $130, with a mortgage payment due.


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Why teens fail at managing money
Because they often leave high school with no education in personal finance, young people must overcome a steep learning curve when they enter the adult world.
High school students are studying up on calculus, advanced chemistry and world history, but most aren't learning fundamental money lessons to help them navigate the real financial world.
Such is the case with Jessica Pollack's son Adam, an 18-year-old who graduated in May from Los Alamitos High School in Orange County, Calif. Much to Jessica's chagrin, the school doesn't require its students to take a personal-finance class to graduate. "It's a top-rated school, but there is no personal-finance requirement, which is just astonishing to me," Pollack says. "There's a technology requirement that's statewide. As a technology teacher, I appreciate that, but these kids are exposed to computers and technology all the time. Yet when it comes to buying the computer and financing it, they're clueless."
Odds are your children will also graduate from high school without being taught basic money lessons, including how to create a budget or write a check. Though the recession has raised awareness about economic issues, it appears those heightened concerns have prompted few states to require a personal-finance class. Only 13 states currently require high school students to take a personal-finance class to graduate, according a survey released in March by the nonprofit Council for Economic Education (CEE).
Interest is there, opportunity is not
An interest in personal finance among high school students doesn't appear to be the issue. A recent poll by Sallie Mae found that 84% of high school students desire more financial education. Among 16- to 18-year-olds, 86% said they would rather learn about money management in the classroom than make financial mistakes in the real world, according to a 2011 survey by brokerage firm Charles Schwab.
Parents also have expressed concerns over their children's lack of financial knowledge. According to an August survey by MasterCard, 64% of parents of college-bound children are worried about their children's ability to manage money.
Many high schools appear to be doing the bare minimum to educate students about personal finance, says Ted Beck, the chairman of the JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, which trains teachers on how to instruct classes on personal finance. Beck also heads up the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), a nonprofit that provides personal-finance training tools to teachers and financial-education resources to the public on its website. He says many schools bring in guest speakers, but that such efforts aren't enough. "You can't learn a language in two hours, so having a two-hour visitor coming in to talk about money really doesn't provide the students with what they need," he says.
Nan Morrison, the president and chief executive of the CEE, says state governments are so focused on teaching the core subjects of math and English that personal finance often gets overlooked. "If you can't read and you can't count, all bets are off," she says. She adds that many cash-strapped states lack the funding to institute personal-finance instruction.
Conflicting viewpoints within a state's bureaucracy can also be an obstacle, says Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot was the key proponent behind a petition drive for the Maryland General Assembly to pass a bill in 2012 that would require all Maryland high school students to complete a stand-alone course in financial literacy to graduate. He says the state's current approach, which involves incorporating personal finance into other courses, is ineffective. "Embedding of financial literacy in classes is just a sop to avoid this issue, and it's developed by the education bureaucracy as a way to control their turf. That's why I haven't been able to get it through the legislature," he says. "Ultimately we will have it in Maryland, but you kind of have to drag the bureaucracy into it kicking and screaming."
Beck sees the same tug-of-war in states throughout the country. "You can't wave a wand and say, 'Every school must teach this now,'" he says.
Franchot adds that many state officials who oppose the bill cite funding costs as their biggest concern. However, he points out that Maryland's Carroll County, which chose independently to implement a stand-alone financial literacy course for all eight of its high schools, did so with just $37,700. The only recurring cost is $325 per teacher for a one-time training course, Franchot says. "The idea that you have to hire a bunch of new teachers and incur all sorts of new textbook costs and other sorts of expenses just isn't true," he says.
Discomfort among teachers and parents
Although Carroll County's training course was a minimal expense, Beck says getting teachers to feel comfortable teaching the subject may be a bigger challenge. If teachers provide students with misinformation about personal finance, it can have serious implications. Approximately 64% of Wisconsin teachers surveyed by the University of Wisconsin in Madison said they felt unqualified to address the state's financial literacy standards, and few felt "very competent" lecturing a class on topics such as risk management and debt. But more than 70% of teachers polled in a nationwide NEFE survey said they are willing to receive formal financial-education training to teach a financial literacy class.
Many parents are also uncomfortable with teaching their kids about money management. David Bruzzese, who co-authored the book "The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic Concepts in Personal Finance that Every Teen Should Know" with Joshua Holmberg, chalks it up to parents lacking confidence in their own financial knowledge. He says many parents haven't learned critical financial values themselves, so teaching their children may do more harm than good. "Parents may be passing along bad financial habits to their kids because that's all they know," Bruzzese says.
Morrison of the CEE agrees: "To say it's a parent's responsibility seems unfair -- unfair to the parents and unfair to the kids. You can't ask people to be responsible for teaching something if they haven't received the education themselves."
Consequently, money is among the lowest priorities in conversations between parents and their children; it ranks below talks about the importance of good manners and the benefits of good eating habits, according to a survey by Harris Interactive released in August.
So what role should parents play in teaching their children about money? Bruzzese says parents don't necessarily need to impart financial lessons to their children, but they should encourage discussions about the topic. Beck of NEFE agrees: "This should be a discussion, not a lecture," he says. "You want to make sure it's a comfortable thing to talk about around the dinner table."
While parents may not need to teach their children about advanced subjects such as 401k's and mutual funds, they can teach the basics, such as the difference between wants and needs. Another important concept is learning how to apply the time value of money. "Not spending $1.50 a day on a soda can have a big impact on a person's financial future, and that's something that young kids need to understand," Bruzzese says.
Tamsen Butler, the author of "The Complete Guide to Personal Finance For Teenagers & College Students," says parents need to be financial role models. "If you're buying a luxury car when you can't even afford to buy groceries without a credit card, you're setting a bad example for your kids," she says.
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"If you mind your pennies, the dollars will take care of them selves" Ben Franklin
There is a major problem among teens/young adults with the "it's only a dollar, hit send" mentality. They down load isong for a buck by the hundreds if not thousands, and phone apps by the dozen, over the course of a year with out thinking. It's so easy to do. This develops terrible money management habits. Ask them how many of those songs they had to have, they actually listen to after a couple of months. I think the best thing for a parent to do is not pamper them and make them pay for their phones, cars, insurance and things that they want, but don't need. Have them get a job and send in their phone bill every month.
If there is a funding problem, get rid of some of the USELESS classes such as English Literature (Grammar class still important), World History, Art, even Calculus (Math was by far my most favorite class in high school). Replace those four classes with Personal Finance, Add an extra hour of Gym class, A Computer / Technology Literacy class, and Sex Education. Probably should start all of these classes in 7th grade, and again each year until graduation.
The States want kids to be financial 'dummies' so the banks, insurance companies, credit card companies, can take all of their money!
Not enough 'funding' is the biggest crock of you-know-what out there.
One of the most important things you can teach your children is how to handle money. We established credit union accounts for ours as minors. When they received money as gifts at holidays or birthdays, they had to put some portion into their long term savings, and start thinging in terms of a budget so they have been in training for about 10 years now.
During their senior year in high school we got a credit card for each of them that draws from this account and had them begin using it to fill the car up with gas, and nothing else but emergencies. We reimburse any gas expenses, so they have learned to not buy frivolous things just because they have money in the bank and realized it would be wasting their own money.
End result has been that both now know how to handle money and make decisions of needs vs. wants. Each year as they have more experience we add more cash to their accounts to pay for their college. They each now have control over ~ 80k in their accounts and are more careful not to waste any money in college because we have told them they get to keep whatever is left.
We will continue to give them money annually per the max allowed by tax laws to transfer some of their inheritance to them now, since my fear is that the govt. will just take more later if we wait. This strategy wouldn't work if they weren;t financially responsible, but we thought it better to risk that than trust the govt. wouldn't take more later in any estate we have left. Hope to beat the system and keep the money in our family and not our for govt. waste/the takers.
Not only are they not getting personal financial training, they are not getting enough education about government! Jay Leno has interviewed college students around campuses, and it is appaling about their lack of knowledge about Congress, etc. They know more about celebrities and sports figures than things that affect their future and that of the country. This lack of knowledge (maybe mostly interest) is apparent during elections of people to Congress. Many surveys indicate that the approval rating of Congress is quite low, and yet most of the representatives and senators are re-elected. Are voters too lazy to examine and pick some one else?
"Among 16- to 18-year-olds, 86% said they would rather learn about money management in the classroom than make financial mistakes in the real world, according to a 2011 survey by brokerage firm Charles Schwab."
This is a good example of assuming real world data from a designed survey. Consider it for a minute... you ask a question on a survey, "Would you rather learn about money management in the classroom than make financial mistakes in the real world?" What's the kid going to say - "no?"
How about asking the real question, "Do you want to add a required course in financial literacy to your junior year curriculum?" Think that will come up to 86%?
I don't think financial literacy is a bad idea, just making a comment on how one can make surveys say anything to give the desired result.
Although it would be nice if the schools' provided this, but the primary responsibility should be the parents'. Introduce the children to a household budget, show them the how a mortgage works, what is financing, savings and checking accounts etc. The parents' provide the foundation regardless whether the schools' provide a home economics. There are so many books available for the parents to utilize in aiding this process. Managing money starts at home.
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An accident on the I-10 overpass at Ina Road at 7 p.m. injured three people and caused major traffic delays.
Three ambulances responded to the Ina Road, which involved three vehicles, Northwest Fire Capt. Adam Goldberg said. Three people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries.
Earlier, an accident created a mess on I-10 at Orange Grove around 6 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. It was a two-car accident with three people suffering minor injuries. One of the cars rolled over, closing at least one lane of traffic for more than an hour.
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"This is an average of one claim, this much paperwork," said Senator Mark Warner, holding up the hundreds of pages of paperwork for one veteran's disability claim.
By Sept. 30, the Department of Veterans Affairs Roanoke Regional Office will be paperless.
Warner was in Roanoke learning more about the change they say will give them a 10-percent bump in productivity.
"We're seeing progress made but this is not a declaration of victory," Warner said. "It's still taking too long for 250 days on average to get a veteran's claim processed."
Here are the facts about the Roanoke office claims backlog:
Regional Office Director Keith Wilson says it's a 20-percent improvement over last October.
"We're not there. I never want to say we're all the way there. We've seen tremendous progress since October, we've laid the groundwork for continued success. We're going to keep working hard," Wilson said.
The William and Mary Law School Puller Clinic in Williamsburg has a new program just approved by Veterans Affairs to help veterans put together their claims. If a veteran submits a fully-developed claim, the VA says it takes about half the time to rate the veteran's claim because all the paperwork is with the application. If a veteran submits claims on their own, it sometimes takes time to track down all the necessary documents and evidence to support the disability claim.
"This is a win-win-win," Warner said. "Veterans get quicker approval for benefits they have earned, the VA can move quicker through its backlog because it will be receiving more complete and accurate claims, and William and Mary law students will develop new legal skills as well as a respect for pro bono service."
William and Mary hopes other law schools across the country will work with them to develop similar programs. William and Mary is partnering with schools like Radford and VCU.
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Dr. William Schaffner, Vanderbilt University, explains why Ebola will not spread in the U.S.
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A broad market outlook and the flight to safety, with CNBC's Dominic Chu.
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Some investors are warning a wave of auto loan defaults could lay ahead, reports CNBC's Kate Kelly.
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The Futures Now team discusses weakness in crude, and what's pressuring gas prices.
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors who performed a
stomach reduction through a patient's mouth say it's the first time
this type of surgery has been done in the United States.
During the weight-loss procedure -- called a sleeve gastrectomy
-- surgeons at the University of California, San Diego, School of
Medicine removed 80 percent of the patient's stomach. The smaller
stomach is thought to increase the patient's feeling of fullness
and reduce food consumption. A patient generally loses two to four
pounds a week after the surgery.
The operation, which involved laparoscopic surgery, required
five small incisions in the abdomen to allow cameras and other
instruments to enter the abdomen. Surgeons also removed a small
portion of tissue through the abdomen and inserted staples to close
the stomach.
"The number of options for minimally invasive weight-loss surgery is rapidly evolving. Our goal is to offer patients a customized long-term solution for losing weight with as few scars as possible, and if desired, no medical devices," Dr. Santiago Horgan, chief of minimally invasive surgery and director of the UCSD Center for the Treatment of Obesity, said in a university news release.
"By removing 80 percent of the stomach through the mouth we minimized trauma to the abdomen. The absence of a large open incision reduced the risk of hernia and greatly diminished pain for the patient. We are getting closer to weight-loss surgery with no scars," Horgan said.
In 2009, a committee of experts with American Society for
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery issued a position statement on
sleeve gastrectomy, published in
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. The ASMBS has accepted the procedure as an approved bariatric surgery "primarily because of its potential value as a first-stage operation for high-risk patients," the committee wrote.
However, they say "unanswered questions" remain - including
whether many patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy might later
need to undergo a second weight-loss surgery. "A deficiency of
long-term follow-up data remains in the published surgical reports
to confirm the effectiveness of sleeve gastreectomy as a
stand-alone intervention at [or beyond] 5 years," the group
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The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases has more about
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BERLIN -- Mario Gomez marked his return from injury by scoring seconds into his Bundesliga season debut to wrap up a 5-0 win for Bayern Munich over Hannover on Saturday.
Gomez left a Hannover defender sprawling and beat Hannover goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler from a tight angle in the 67th minute, 27 seconds after coming on for only his second appearance since ankle surgery in August.
"It's a great feeling. It was a long time without football," Gomez said. "For me personally it was a beautiful moment."
Bayern tops the standings nine points ahead of Borussia Dortmund, which came from behind to win 2-1 at Mainz for the defending champion's third win in a row.
Schalke and Eintracht Frankfurt had been joint second, but lost ground on Bayern after drawing 1-1.
Werder Bremen hung on for a 1-1 draw at Wolfsburg, where all the attention was on Klaus Allofs, the former Bremen team manager of 13 years who left to join Wolfsburg 10 days ago.
"I was completely focused on the game, but I know that many people around here were thinking of different things," Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf said.
Promoted Greuther Fuerth drew 0-0 with Nuremberg as Germany's oldest derby was played in the Bundesliga for the first time. Both sides had a player sent off.
Nuremberg coach Dieter Hecking best summed up the action: "Emotional, hectic, little football, at times much too much provocation from both sides, not a good game, a real struggle, red cards deserved, point won."
No other Bundesliga side ever claimed as many points, 34, as Bayern has after 13 games, while the Bavarians' goal difference of plus 33 is also a record.
Hannover, which had played in the Europa League on Thursday, had won only once on its previous 23 visits to Munich.
"Hannover weren't bad today, but the manner in which we created and scored the goals was outstanding," Gomez said.
Record signing Javi Martinez opened the scoring with his first Bayern goal in the fourth, an overhead kick after Bastian Schweinsteiger had helped on a corner.
Toni Kroos added another 20 minutes later, when he met Philipp Lahm's cross on the volley to send it inside the left post.
Franck Ribery joined in with his fourth league goal in the 37th, before Brazilian defender Dante claimed his first Bayern goal in the 63rd, a header from a free kick.
Gomez then scored on his first appearance in the Bundesliga since May 5.
"They took us apart at times. Today in phases there was a difference in class. Congratulations to Bayern," said Hannover coach Mirko Slomka, who has been touted as a replacement for the 67-year-old Heynckes once he retires.
Schalke opened the scoring in Gelsenkirchen in the 11th, when Lewis Holtby capitalized on Stefan Aigner's mistake to send Klaas-Jan Huntelaar through. The Dutchman controlled the ball with his right foot before dispatching it past Kevin Trapp with his left for his first league goal since Sept. 28.
Aigner atoned two minutes later when he scored with a header from Bastian Oczipka's inch-perfect cross.
Frankfurt had Karim Matmour sent off for a second yellow late in the game, when the home side almost claimed a late winner in a frenetic finale.
In Mainz, Marco Caligiuri scored with a stunning left-foot shot on the half-volley to the top right corner in the fourth.
Robert Lewandowski equalized seven minutes later when he got the slightest of touches to Marco Reus' cross.
Mario Goetze sprung the offside trap for Lewandowski to score again with a deft chip over Christian Wetklo two minutes before the break.
"The head wanted to play football but the spirit wasn't there in the beginning," said Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp. "It was a psychological game. We passed the test."
Klopp now has injury concerns over Ilkay Guendogan. The Germany international hobbled off in the 34th after a challenge on his left ankle from Nikolce Noveski.
Wolfsburg twice hit the post and was denied a penalty before Eljero Elia crossed for the unmarked Marco Arnautovic to score for Bremen in the 35th.
Bremen defender Lukas Schmitz was sent off with a second yellow in the 62nd, and Bad Dost equalized two minutes later after quick interplay between Diego and Vierinha.
"The sending off influenced the game without, no doubt," said Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf. "For me it was clearly the wrong decision."
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Melodramma in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi Performed in Italian with German supertitles
Generals Banquo and Macbeth return from battle victorious. They meet some witches who prophesy the future: they greet Macbeth as Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland, and Banquo as the father of kings. Macbeth has a foreboding that the prophecy will lead to bloodshed. Lady Macbeth learns of the prophecy in a letter from her husband. She wants Macbeth to become king with her support. King Duncan arrives at Macbeth´s castle. Macbeth and his Lady agree to murder the ruler. Macbeth kills King Duncan in his sleep. Lady Macbeth smears the king's blood on his drunken guards to implicate them in the murder. Macduff and Banquo discover the murdered Duncan. The people and the ruling class pray to God to avenge this deed.
Macbeth is named King of Scotland. To secure his power, he and Lady Macbeth decide that Banquo and his son must die. Murderers lurk in wait for Banquo. Banquo is killed but his son Fleance escapes the assault. The King and his Lady hold a feast. Lady Macbeth appeals to her guests to forget their enmity and sorrow. The ghost of the dead Banquo appears at the banquet. Macbeth, the only one who can see Banquo, challenges the ghost to a fight. All those present are shocked by their ruler's madness. Macduff decides to flee the country.
Macbeth visits the wichtes again. They tell him to beware of Macduff. Macbeth will be killed by no man borne of woman. He will rule until Birnam Wood marches against him. Asked whether Banquo's offspring will rule, the witches show him a line of kings: Banquo's descendants. Macbeth loses consciousness. On his Lady´s advice, Macbeth resolves to wipe out Macduff's family, and to find and kill Banquo´s son Fleance.
The victims of Macbeth's tyranny grieve for their country. Duncan´s son Malcom calls the people to fight against their oppressor. Lady Macbeth walks in her sleep to the alarm of her maid and the doctor, and confesses to the murder of King Duncan. An army disguised with branches of the Birnam Wood advances towards Macbeth. Macbeth receives news of his Lady's suicide. Macduff, who was borne by caesarean delivery, slays Macbeth. The people celebrate victory and the knew King Malcom.


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TSN will have live coverage of both the Boston-Philadelphia series and the San Jose-Detroit series as the network announced its complete broadcast schedule for the Second Round of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. All games on TSN are available in High Definition and on-demand at TSN.ca.
TSN's coverage of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues Thursday with Game 1 when the Detroit Red Wings visit the San Jose Sharks at 8:30 p.m. ET. TSN's coverage of the Boston Bruins bs Philadelphia Flyers series begins on Saturday at 12 noon ET.
See complete broadcast schedule here.
TSN's Gord Miller and Pierre McGuire will be in the broadcast booth for the Boston-Philadelphia series while Chris Cuthbert and Ray Ferraro call the San Jose-Detroit series. NHL on TSN host James Duthie will once again be joined in studio for pre-games and intermissions by Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger along with analyst Darren Pang.
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward will be a special guest analyst on the NHL on TSN panel during the Second Round.
On Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, TSN sets the stage for the Second Round of the NHL Playoffs with the That's Hockey Playoff Edition: Second Round Preview. Gino Reda hosts the 60-minute show featuring TSN's team of experts and Insiders, as they preview all four Second Round playoff series with a special look at the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens.
TSN's flagship news program SportsCentre covers every playoff series with daily highlights, reports and in-depth analysis from TSN's correspondents and hockey experts during the Conference Semifinals. Reporter Farhan Lalji will have all the news and insights from the Vancouver-Chicago series while Brent Wallace delivers daily in-depth reports on the Montreal-Pittsburgh series.
In addition to having playoff games on-demand, TSN.ca will feature live blogs during all TSN playoff games. TSN.ca continues to deliver all the latest news, analysis, interviews from TSN's hockey experts. Fans on-the-go can keep up with all the post-season action during the NHL Playoffs with up-to-the-minute news on TSN Mobile and the TSN App for iPhone.
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In addition, one of the recipients of the MOPH Scholarship is also selected to receive the Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Award. Lt. Michael P. Murphy was killed in action in 2005 in Afghanistan and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. This scholarship is awarded in his memory and funded by the Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation of Riverhead, New York.
To be eligible for a MOPH Scholarship, each applicant needs to be a member of one of the following categories: (1) a Purple Heart recipient who is also a member of MOPH, (2) his/her spouse, (3) his/her direct lineal descendent (child, step-child, adopted child, or grandchild), or (4) the spouse, widow/widower, or direct lineal descendent of a service member killed-in-action or who died of wounds. Great-grandchildren are not eligible to apply.
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To apply, applicants need to complete the MOPH Scholarship Application Form and provide the following supporting materials: (1) original, official high school and/or college transcript, (2) essay of 200-300 words on the subject indicated on the MOPH Scholarship Application Form, (3) two letters of recommendation and (4) a non-refundable $15.00 processing fee. Additionally, applicants should provide detailed information about their extracurricular activities and honors, community and/or military service and employment experience to be competitive.
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Yuuuuuuummmmmm. This was our first attempt at making ham, and we bought a pre-sliced one by accident. I thought all was lost, but it came out great anyway without altering the cooking time at all. I also didn't use a low sodium ham (not available at Costco this year!), and it wasn't too salty. We don't have a broiler pan, so we made do with a roaster rack arranged on a baking sheet covered in tin foil--no problems there. The sauce was AMAZING!!!!! There are some similar (apricot/mustard) ham sauces out there that do not use marsala wine, if you are entertaining someone who is alcohol free... but the flavors of this one were amazing. This might just become a staple on our Christmas table.
Gingersnap-Crusted Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce
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KristinD Posted: 04/11/09
This is our 'Easter' ham. We serve it every year and the family always looks forward to it. I am not usually a huge ham fan but the crust and the sauce make this dish. The sweet and slightly spicy combination is fantastic. We serve the ham with mashed potatoes, french style stuffed eggs and warm asparagus salad (both CL recipes). The entire menu is a huge crowd pleaser!
karenfar Posted: 04/01/13Huntington Beach, CA
I made this for Easter and it is EXCELLENT!! I made the sauce for and it is good but not necessary because the ham is so moist and flavorful.
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Friendship Tour: Fall 2018
Fall Meeting: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. Kent, Ohio. Host - Mayfield CC.
Make reservations at the host hotel using the link. Meeting forms and schedules are now available. See the Fall Meeting side bar directly below this Calendar.
USWCA Senior National Bonspiel: Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. Host - Green Bay CC. Deadline for application submission was Sept. 5, 2014. More details can be found on the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2014 page.
Winter Meeting: Monday, Feb. 9 - Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. Host - Mayfield CC.
USWCA National Bonspiel: Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Host - Detroit CC. Deadline for application submission will be December 15, 2014. Details regarding securing a hotel will be posted October 1, 2014. See the National Bonspiel page for other information.
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The Fall Meeting will be held Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, hosted by the Mayfield CC.
Click on the link to make reservations at the host hotel. (Include promotion code USWCA.) Deadline for hotel reservations was August 13, 2014.
Links to all Fall Meeting Information and Forms are available below (the Proxy is coming). The Reservation & Information form was to be submitted by August 13, 2014.
The 67th USWCA National Bonspiel will be held at the Detroit Curling Club in Ferndale, Michigan. The host hotel will be the Westin in Southfield, Michigan. More information can be found on the National Bonspiel page.
Please have your club representative contact the USWCA National On-Site Chair, Susan Tortorelli, with questions. Or, go to the Contact page and 'Send us a message' with National Bonspiel in the message box.
Dates To Be DeterminedItasca Curling Club, Grand Rapids, MN
December 12 - 13, 2014 Madison Curling Club, McFarland, WI
West II: Oct. 24 - 26, 2014, Coyote Curling Club, Open
Coyote Bonspiel Informational Flyer
East: Nov. 14 - 16, 2014, Norfolk Curling Club, Open
Norfolk Bonspiel Informational Flyer
Wisconsin: Jan. 16 - 18, Madison Curling Club, Open
Madison Bonspiel Informational Flyer
Central: Jan. 23 - 25, 2015, Fort Wayne Curling Club, Open
Fort Wayne Bonspiel Informational Flyer
West I: Feb. 7 - 8, 2015, St. Paul Curling Club, Open
St. Paul Bonspiel Informational Flyer coming soon
Central: March 14 - 15, 2015, Mayfield Curling Club, Women's
Mayfield Bonspiel Informational Flyer coming soon
The All-American is an inner-club event held during the curling season by member clubs throughout the United States. The USWCA provides beautiful pins to each member club for the event.
This event was designed to encourage the involvement of women - especially new and less experienced women curlers - so they may have a bonspiel experience within their own clubs.
For more information about the All-American, click on this link to the All-American page.
The Heart of Curling!
The United States Women's Curling Association was formed to promote and conserve the best interests and the true spirit of the game of curling. The USWCA unites women's curling clubs throughout the United States to cultivate friendly relations among its members and their clubs, to promote international friendships, to preserve the tradition and literature of the game and to hold women's curling events each year.
If you would like an informational brochure, a full color brochure suitable for printing is available for download here.
(July 15, 2014) The Mayfield Curling Club is pleased to be hosting the USWCA Fall 2014 meeting at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio on September 12 - 14, 2014. This brand new boutique hotel is walking distance to Kent State University and lots of unique and interesting shops and restaurants. It is located 17 miles from the Akron-Canton Regional Airport and 31 miles from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Download the Reservation Form and send it in by August 13, 2014. Also, be sure to book your room early to ensure you get the type of room you desire. Enter USWCA in the Promo Code field to get the best rate. Use this link to the Kent State University Hotel to make your reservation. Reservations must be made by August 13, 2014 to get the special rate of $119 + tax a night. For more details, see the Call to Meeting letter and Meeting Schedule.
(May 15, 2014) By Elizabeth Demers, USWCA Circuit Committee
A quiet revolution is taking place in women's club curling, as more curlers than ever are discovering the joys of competing on the USWCA Circuit. Eighty-four women joined the Circuit in 2013 - 14, up 68% from the previous year. Demographically, the heart of the Circuit beats in the East and Wisconsin regions, which have the highest number of individual participants as well as the most member bonspiels. This year, 16 bonspiels in all four regions helped make the Circuit a resounding success.
It's not too early to enroll a bonspiel in the 2014 - 2015 USWCA Circuit! Early Bird pricing for member clubs will be in effect until the end of August, 2014. It is also not too early to enroll yourself or your team. For more information, go to the Circuit page.
(April 24, 2014) The Green Bay Packers have released their schedule for the 2014 - 15 season which means plans for the Senior Women's National Bonspiel can be made. The bonspiel will be held from Wednesday, November 19 - Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Green Bay Curling Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The deadline for submitting the intent form and fees is September 5, 2014. Start assembling your team now. For more information, read the First Notice Invitation or go to the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2014 page.
(February 18, 2014) The 66th USWCA Women's National Bonspiel, held at Broomstones Curling Club, in Wayland, MA and at The Country Club, in Chestnut Hill, MA, February 12 - 16, 2014 was a resounding success. Thirty-two teams enjoyed two New England snowstorms, along with great curling and good times!
The event Champions were the Broomstones 1 team, pictured on the right. They are, from left to right, Second Teri Olson, Fourth Karen Walker, Third Nicole Vassar, and, throwing lead rocks, Skip Sharon Cutter. For the complete list of final results, go to the National Women's Bonspiel 2014 page. You can watch replays of some of the games by going to the Broomstones YouTube link.
Congratulations to all the event winners and finalists.
(February 6, 2014) By Leslie Armstrong, USWCA Junior Bonspiel Chair
The first USWCA sponsored Junior Bonspiel of this season was held at the Centerville Curling Club in Centerville, Wisconsin. The spiel was a double round robin format and the curlers also had an opportunity for a hot shots competition.
As the second half gets rolling, we are looking forward to the Junior Bonspiels at Nutmeg Curling Club and Evergreen Curling Club. These events are very fun for the Junior curlers and a wonderful opportunity to practice developing skills.
For event winners and other information, go to the Junior Bonspiel page.
(November 25, 2013) Congratulations to skip Jamie Hutchinson, vice Carolyn MacLeod, second Gwen Krailo-Lyons, and lead Nancy Jennett for winning the 32nd annual Senior Women's Bonspiel, November 20 - 24, 2013. The team from Broomstones Ladies Curling Club, located in Wayland, Massachesetts emerged victorious over the 24 team field. The event was held in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at the Itasca Curling Club. Great ice, great food, and great people made this an event to remember. For all results, go to the 2013 Senior Women's Bonspiel page.
Pictured from left to right: Nancy Jennett, Lead, Gwen Krailo-Lyons, Second, Carolyn MacLeod, Vice-Skip, and Jamie Hutchinson, Skip
(February 18, 2013) Congratulations to the rink from Portage, Wisconsin, the winners of the 65th National Bonspiel. The members of the team were Stacie Heberlein, skip, Sydney Schmus, vice, Sue Weyh, second, and Kayla Johnson, lead. For draw results, go to the National Bonspiel 2013 page.
The 65th Annual USWCA National Bonspiel was held Feb. 13 - 17, 2013 at the Portage Curling Club in Portage, Wisconsin. Festivities kicked off on Feb. 13 with the Kit Party for the 32 participating teams from throughout the four regions of the USWCA.
The 10-end curling competition began at 7:30 AM on Feb. 14 and concluded with the eight remaining teams piped on the ice at 1 PM on Feb. 17. The banquet and annual meeting of the USWCA was held Thursday evening, and a house party at the home of Michele Kornaus, National Bonspiel on-site chairwoman, who treated participants to an "old-fashioned" Wisconsin BBQ and refreshments was held on Friday evening.


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In the pantheon of great international party dishes, you'd be hard-pressed to find one more misunderstood than paella.
Here's what paella is not: It is not a yellow rice casserole. It is not a repository for all manner of meats and vegetables. It is not the Spanish national dish.
What paella is is a method of cooking rice, native to Valencia on Spain's eastern coast, that involves sauteing ingredients in olive oil in a wide, shallow pan, adding rice and liquid and then cooking, uncovered and with a minium of stirring, until the rice is just tender.
Penelope Casas, an authority on Spanish food (and the author of many cookbooks), explained that the name refers to the pan in which paella is cooked. "The paella - the pan - is wide and shallow," she said. "It is made from carbon steel, it heats up quickly, and over time it discolors and gets ugly-looking." (In other words, don't spend your money on a $200 paella pan; you can get the real thing for about $40.)
In Valencia, Casas said, there are restaurants devoted to making paella. Some make the dish in their kitchens, others use a specially made propane burner-on-a-tripod, still others cook paella in the most traditional way: over an open wood fire.
In her definitive book "Paella: Spectacular Rice Dishes From Spain" (Holt), Casas adapts traditional recipes for the American home cook. And she is bullish that a true paella requires nothing that can't be easily obtained in most supermarkets. "The only indispensable ingredients are rice, water and olive oil," she writes. "Everything else is the subject of endless debates and discussions by Spaniards."
When Casas published "Paella" in 1999, short-grain Spanish rice was hard to find on these shores. But the recent push by Spain to introduce its foods to Americans has brought many more imported products into specialty stores. Optimally, Casas would have us use the highest-quality Spanish short-grain rice, called Bomba, for paella. But she has also made entirely creditable - if unusually creamy - paellas with Italian Arborio rice; she particularly likes Beretta's Superfino brand.
The yellow color of some paellas comes from saffron, but Casas said that it is really a supporting player most of the time. Still, it's worth seeking out high-quality, authentic Spanish "thread" saffron that hasn't been pulverized into an orange powder. Ditto Spanish paprika - pimentón - which has a haunting, smoky quality all its own.
Casas labors mightily to combat the notion, widely held by Americans, that "paella is a random assortment of seafood, meat and vegetables." Even in Valencia, she said, restaurants now serve such "mixed" paellas "because the tourists want them," but the Valencians don't really approve of them. "By mixing, you detract from the integrity of the main ingredients," she said.
On the other hand, Valencia boasts an almost infinite variety of paellas, more than 60 of which Casas presents in her book. "Of course, there's a tremendous variety," she says. "Where paella comes from, they eat it every day."
Paella makes a show-stopping centerpiece for a special-occasion meal. Since it is fairly labor-intensive and must be completed at the last minute, the best strategy for serving it to company is to select accompaniments that require a minimum of effort, like opening a can.
As it happens, Spain is famous for its canned products. Consider serving stuffed olives (pimentos, almonds, cheese, tuna or anchovy paste are all common fillers), ventresca (tuna belly) preserved in olive oil, or piquillos, the distinctive pointy red peppers from the region of Navarra.
Spain produces a number of great cheeses, among them Manchego, a forceful sheep's milk cheese from La Mancha (like Don Quixote), Idiazabal, a smoked goat cheese from the Basque region, Tetilla, a mild cow's milk cheese from Galicia, and Cabrales, from Asturias, one of the world's great blues.
What goes better with cheese than ham? A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture lifted its ban on serrano, Spain's version of Italian prosciutto. The very best serrano, made from the hind legs of acorn-fed Iberico pigs, won't be available here until 2007, but in the meantime, you can buy chorizo sausage and lomo (cured pork loin) made from Iberico pigs.
Most specialty markets - Fairway, Whole Foods, Uncle Giuseppe's among them - stock a good selection of Spanish canned goods, cheeses and ham. You also can pay a visit to Despaña (two locations in New York; call 212-219-5050) or go online to latienda.com.
To drink, try a sampler of Spanish wines. Dorothy Jacobs of Pop's Wine & Spirits in Island Park suggested a quartet of reasonably priced selections. We started with a sparkling Cava, Codorniu Brut, Cuvée Raventós (about $10) and a crisp white Albariño, Rias Baixas, Martin Códax (about $14). With the clam paella, a rosé, Gran Feudo, Julián Chivite (about $10) and, with the Valencian paella, a classic Rioja, Marques de Riscal, Reserva (about $15).
You'll want a simple dessert, perhaps a flan, or, even simpler, vanilla or dulce de leche ice cream topped with toasted almonds.
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This week, Uehara was back at Camden Yards, this time with the Texas Rangers, the club that acquired him from the Orioles for Chris Davis and Tommy Hunter at the nonwaiver trade deadline.
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Uehara, the former Japanese star who spent his first 21/2 big league seasons in Baltimore, didn't fare as well in two months in Texas.
A shutdown reliever with the Orioles in 2010 and 2011, Uehara was 1-2 with a 4.00 ERA in 22 games with Texas in 2011. The right-hander allowed five homers in 18 regular-season innings, three more in the postseason and was left off the Rangers' World Series roster.
"Right after I got traded, I'd have to say I was struggling a little bit," Uehara said this week through interpreter Jiwon Bang. "But now, at the end of the day, I am still being able to play baseball. That's important."
Uehara and his family still have a house in Baltimore, and he said his family chooses to live here because of the educational opportunities for his 6-year-old son.
"My family thinks strongly about my kid's education," he said. "So that comes first."
There was talk this offseason that the Orioles might be interested in reacquiring Uehara, since he didn't necessarily have a role with the Rangers and the Orioles needed bullpen help. It never materialized.
"I don't believe in rumors, so until it is official, I can't believe [rumors] that are going on," he said.
He downplayed his interest in returning to the Orioles.
"That's not my decision to make. I would play for anyone," he said. "Whoever wants me."
Uehara, 37, seems to be returning to the form that allowed him to dominate in the second half of 2010 — when he had 13 saves — and in the first four months of 2011, when he posted a 1.80 ERA for the Orioles.
In 10 games with the Rangers this season, Uehara has allowed just two runs on five hits in 10 innings while striking out 11. He hasn't walked anyone. He pitched a scoreless inning against the Orioles on Tuesday, but his streak of 18 consecutive batters retired was broken when Robert Andino singled against him in the seventh.
"I am getting there," he said. "Feeling better."
Uehara said he still checks Orioles box scores frequently and keeps in contact with some former teammates through email. He also acted as an impromptu adviser to Tsuyoshi Wada, speaking to the Japanese lefty after he signed a two-year deal with the Orioles in December.
"Just [talked about] off the field stuff," Uehara said, "that my wife and family are here. If they needed any help, we would be glad to help them out."
Wada never moved to Baltimore. He had been in extended spring in Sarasota, Fla., for much of the past two months and will have season-ending elbow ligament surgery Friday. Uehara said he called Wada when he heard the news and "he sounded disappointed."
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SOooooooo, I wanted to make cookies for the Whovians Eatting Cookies thingy (and cuz I'll take any excuse to make and eat cookies), and what follows is my cookie adventure!! (plz enjoy)
First I go to gather my ingredients… but… what is this?!
okok… calm down… we'll just make a quick pit stop at the store!!
TA DA!!! Flour and sugar!! Now we can gather the rest of the ingredients!
Everyone accounted for! Now for the dry stuff
All mixed and ready! Now for the "wet" stuff
I know butter and sugar doesn't look "wet" but after some mixing…
TA DA!! Now to add an egg and vanilla
WOOT! Now to mix the "wet" and dry!
Mix mix mix!!!!
COOKIE DOUGH!!! Now we need the super good stuff…
CHOCOLATE!! Now lets roll into balls.
Woot! Now make sure the oven is set to delicious!!
Now BAKE!!!
Smells good!!! I think they're done!!
After a second of resting, so they don't fall apart, all the cookies can be plated! (you know… so they look purty!)
Gooey! Just how I like em!
Hope you enjoyed the cookie adventure!! I'ma go pig out!


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Thursday, October 2, 2014
6-9pm$15 Admission / $5 MF members
Artists Danny Bracken and John Peña, both who are exhibiting work in the museum's Artists in Residence exhibition, will present about their process, question each other and open up the conversation to audience members. Cocktails will be provided by Acacia Bar.
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
The Mattress Factory
FREE with museum admission
What happens when we idealize nature through technology? Inspired by Danny Bracken's installation on the lower level, this ARTLab will explore the interaction between humans, nature and technology. Visitors will have the opportunity to play with fun technology such as video, light or projectors, and interact with raw natural materials like soil, stone, plants or water.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
ALL-NEW! Meet a Museum Educator at the Admissions desk for an hour-long interactive trip through the museum.
Mini-Factory is a FREE interactive learning program designed specifically for children ages 3-5 years old and their parents and/or caregivers that uses contemporary installation art as the basis for enabling parents and educators to explore big ideas.
Young children will discover a variety of themes and installations at the Mattress Factory, participate in story-time related to the theme and work on a collaborative project in our Mini-Factory. The Mini-Factory is a mobile, adaptable pop-up space children can helpd to build and use to explore new ideas and concepts. Young artists will participate in projects that promote making and sharing.
MINI-FACTORY is FREE but you must RSVP to education [at] mattress [dot] org or at 412.231.3169 because space is limited.
You can sign up for workshops individually. Please let us know if you are unable to attend so we can contact those people on our waiting list. Parents must accompany children and participate in the activities with their child.
Mattress Factory education and community programs are made possible by the generous support of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Jack Buncher Foundation, Sheila Fortune Foundation, Grable Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Surdna Foundation.
Saturday, October 18th, 2014
What would your dream city look like? Inspired by Ryder Henry's installation on the 4th floor of the museum, collaborate with the artist and other museum visitors and make your own miniature city using the same recycled materials used in his installation.
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