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Those who truly redneckognize the awesomeness of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo will love the latest news about the pint-sized pageant queen. Little Alana Thompson now reportedly wants her own cartoon. That's right folks, get ready for the animated adventures of Honey Boo Boo.
A new 24-page comic book spoof 15 Minutes: Honey Boo Boo inspired the reality TV star's new goal. "Alana was so excited to see her in a comic book," a family friend told The Enquirer. "She says that if she were in a cartoon, she could do anything."
Watch out Oprah -- Boo Boo is gunning for your Queen of Media crown. I know a lot of people will roll their eyes at the idea, but I can't get enough of Honey Boo Boo. I love her attitude, pluck, and sass. Boo Boo has already been featured in a priceless -- and characteristically cruel -- episode of South Park, so her own cartoon series is a natural next step. The show would feature Alana and the rest of her backwoods clan, including Momma June, daddy Sugar Bear, and sisters Chubbs, Pumpkin, and Chickadee.
"The cartoon would focus on Alana and her family, following them mud-boggin, eating road kill, and munching on cheese puffs -- a lot like their show on TLC," added the friend. "But when duty calls, Alana will disappear and change into a superhero-type character who helps people out of sticky situations. And her family would know she's a superhero." I love it. I can just picture it now. Alana is certainly determined to make this happen. She is reportedly pressuring her momma to pitch the idea to TV execs. She's even started drawing possible costumes. As far as names, my vote is for Super Boo Boo, The Adventures of the Amazing Boo Boo, or even Boo Boo: Princess of Pigs' Feet! Can't wait to see it.
Will you watch a Honey Boo Boo cartoon?
Check out South Park's take on Honey Boo Boo and her momma June:
stupid just stupid
I am so tired of hearing about this back woods white trash family. They are in NO way good role models for their kids. Every single one of the kids will end up obese like the mom. And I hate that you call what that kid has "pluck and sass". Its incredibly rude and obnoxious behavior. I can't stand AUDLTS who act the way she does, but its supposed to be cute because shes a child? I dont think so. I agree with Adam Levine and his rant. They are the down fall of western civilization. it irritates me that these people have their own show, for multiple seaons, yet good shows with intelligent story lines and concepts struggle to make it through 1 season.
God no these people just need to go away.
To save me tiime just pretend I typed out what every other poster has said so far...because I totally agree.
Yes, Yes, Yes, oh and did I mention YES!!!!! People, if you don't like the show STOP LOOKING AT THE LINKS AND COMMENTING!!!!! You're wasting your time because the poeple who do like the show, and I am one of them and PROUD, really do not care what you say. Each person ahs their own opinion and yes you can voice it but instead of calling people rude names say something else. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, THEN DO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL! I am sure all of you were brought up better than your comments lead people to believe.


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India and Pakistan will resume bilateral ties with a "short series", comprising three ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals, in December and January. The matches will be held between the Test and one-day legs of England's tour of India and will form the first bilateral series between the two sides since Pakistan toured India in end-2007.
The decision was taken by the BCCI at its working committee meeting on Monday. Rajiv Shukla, a senior BCCI official, said the plan was to hold the three ODIs in Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata, and the Twenty20 matches in Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
"The BCCI was firm that no India-Pakistan series will be held at a neutral venue so it was decided to invite them [Pakistan] after December 22 when the England team leaves after playing the Twenty20 Internationals," Shukla said.
"This was the slot where the tour could have been accommodated and we did that accordingly. I have spoken to the home minister and he has said his ministry has no objection. The Ministry of External Affairs [India's foreign ministry] has also agreed to this tour."
Bilateral cricketing ties were snapped following the Mumbai terror attacks in November 2008, though the two countries have played each other in the World Cup, Champions Trophy and Asia Cup.
The decision comes after prolonged, high-level consultations between officials of the two boards and, latterly, of the two governments. BCCI president N Srinivasan and PCB chief Zaka Ashraf have held several discussions this year regarding resumption of ties, with Pakistan hoping to fit in a series at the end of the year, during the Christmas break in England's tour of India.
"It's a positive move by the BCCI," Ashraf told reporters at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. "It's been six months since I have been discussing with the BCCI about the possible revival of ties and the final breakthrough came during the IPL final. Ultimately, we have received the invite from the BCCI and now we will sit to discuss the modalities of the series."
It is Pakistan's turn to host a bilateral series between the two. But there has been no international cricket in the country between Full Members since the March 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka team bus and it is understood that India are not keen to play at a neutral venue, as has been the case with all Pakistan's 'home' series since the attack. Subsequently, Ashraf said India had the prerogative to decide on the dates and host the series, but the PCB would want the BCCI to share revenue because the PCB has apparently not yet recovered from the financial loss suffered when India pulled out of their planned tour in 2009.
The news is another step forward in both boards' efforts to improve cricketing relations after the Champions League T20 governing council's approval of the inclusion of the Sialkot Stallions in this year's tournament, to be held in October. Sialkot will be the first domestic team from Pakistan to take part in the event. "The CLT20 is owned by the BCCI, Cricket Australia, and Cricket South Africa, so we will recommend to the governing council that the BCCI has no objection and is prepared to invite a Pakistan team," Srinivasan said at the time.
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40 U.S. Code § 3131 - Bonds of contractors of public buildings or works
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(a) Definition.— In this subchapter, the term "contractor" means a person awarded a contract described in subsection (b).
(b) Type of Bonds Required.— Before any contract of more than $100,000 is awarded for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the Federal Government, a person must furnish to the Government the following bonds, which become binding when the contract is awarded:
(1) Performance bond.— A performance bond with a surety satisfactory to the officer awarding the contract, and in an amount the officer considers adequate, for the protection of the Government.
(2) Payment bond.— A payment bond with a surety satisfactory to the officer for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material in carrying out the work provided for in the contract for the use of each person. The amount of the payment bond shall equal the total amount payable by the terms of the contract unless the officer awarding the contract determines, in a writing supported by specific findings, that a payment bond in that amount is impractical, in which case the contracting officer shall set the amount of the payment bond. The amount of the payment bond shall not be less than the amount of the performance bond.
(c) Coverage for Taxes in Performance Bond.—
(1) In general.— Every performance bond required under this section specifically shall provide coverage for taxes the Government imposes which are collected, deducted, or withheld from wages the contractor pays in carrying out the contract with respect to which the bond is furnished.
(2) Notice.— The Government shall give the surety on the bond written notice, with respect to any unpaid taxes attributable to any period, within 90 days after the date when the contractor files a return for the period, except that notice must be given no later than 180 days from the date when a return for the period was required to be filed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
(d) Waiver of Bonds for Contracts Performed in Foreign Countries.— A contracting officer may waive the requirement of a performance bond and payment bond for work under a contract that is to be performed in a foreign country if the officer finds that it is impracticable for the contractor to furnish the bonds.
Source(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1147; Pub. L. 109–284, § 6(8),Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213.)
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|40:270a(a) (words before cl. (1) related to definition).
|Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 642, § 1(a)–(c), 49 Stat. 793; Pub. L. 95–585, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2484; Pub. L. 103–355, title IV, § 4104(b)(1)(B), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3342; Pub. L. 106–49, § 2(a), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 231.
|Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 642, § 4, 49 Stat. 794.
|40:270a(a) (words before cl. (1) related to furnishing bond), (1), (2).
|Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 642, § 5, as added Pub. L. 103–355, title IV, § 4104(b)(1)(A), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3341.
|Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 642, § 1(d), as added Pub. L. 89–719, title I, § 105(b), Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1139.
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Duel Domination, Tornado Women's Wrestling Add Pair of Wins
King began their Friday night duels with Menlo College. The Tornado defeated the Oaks, 36-2, racking up three falls in the team's nine matches. Samantha Klingel (Kresgeville, Pa.) notched the first pin of the night against Kaylen Knight-Alvarez 1:04 in the second period in the 116-pound division. Katarina Perez (136#) and Alli Ragan (143#) also recorded pins in the win. Ragan wasted no time in recording her fall, doing so just 20 seconds into the first period against Leticia Bernabe. Kerri Bumpers (LOCATION) earned her first win by decision of the year, defeating Melanie McKinney (191#) 1-0, 4-1.
The Tornado followed their win over Menlo with a shutout victory against Midland University. The Warriors sent our four grapplers to compete. King recorded falls against three of the four Warrior competitors including Stacy Martin (#136), Ragan and Lorri Ramos (155#). At 116-pounds, Victoria Nguyen (Johnson City, Tenn.) won by decision over Jasmine Alvarado (2-0, 5-0). The match against King was Midland's first ever women's wrestling match as they enter their first year of competition as a varsity sport.
King 36, Menlo 2
109 - Emily Martin, KING over Michelle Jimenez, MENLO (dec. 4-1, 3-1)
116 - Samantha Klingel, KING over Kaylen Knight Alvarez, MENLO (pin, 1:04 – 2nd)
123 - Sarah Anderson, KING over Zhavon Resendez, MENLO (dec. 2-0, 7-0)
130 - Sarah Hildebrandt, KING over Brazel Marquez, MENLO (dec. 4-0, 4-0)
136 - Katarina Perez, KING over Naranjo, MENLO (pin, 1:25 – 1st)
143 - Alli Ragan, KING over Leticia Bernabe, MENLO (pin, 0:20)
155 - Lorrie Ramos, KING over FORFEIT
170 - Julia Salata, KING over Karen Perez-Torres, MENLO (tech. fall, 7-0, 6-0)
191 - Kerri Bumpers, KING over Melanie McKinney, MENLO (dec. 1-0, 4-1)
King 43, Midland 0
109 - Emily Martin, KING FORFEIT
116 - Victoria Nguyen, KING over Jasmine Alvarado, MIDLAND (dec. 2-0, 5-0)
123 - Sarah Anderson, KING FORFEIT
130 - Sarah Hildebrandt, KING FORFEIT
136 - Stacy Martin, KING over Tye Thomas, MIDLAND (pin, 1:50 – 1st)
143 - Alli Ragan, KING over Raven Davila, MIDLAND (pin, 0:29 – 1st)
155 - Lorrie Ramos, KING over Songa Grant, MIDLAND (pin, 0:31 – 1st)
170 - Julia Salata, KING FORFEIT
191 - Kerri Bumpers, KING FORFEIT


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They airbrushed my face
Some stills from the CNN International story about the film yesterday. It was actually pretty fun, the producers did a great job. For the lead-in to the interview, they had BREAKING NEWS flashed across the screen, but it was in Comic Sans! Then the anchors were like, "Something's wrong here… this doesn't look right. But if we change it to Helvetica…"
I can't really remember what I said… all I can remember is saying the phrase "visual landscape" and babbling about how I flew on American Airlines a lot as a child. They're sending me a copy of the story, will post the video when I get it. After the interview was over, the next segment was the weather, and the anchors asked the weather reporter what her favorite font was, and she said something like, "I used to love choosing different fonts, but now they tell me I have to use Helvetica."
The strangest things about being on CNN: following a story about elephants who'd been injured by landmines, and having make-up actually painted on my face with an airbrush…
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In case you missed me this morning on NBC's Today Show – Money 911 – make sure to check it out now! We answered questions about getting your name off of a co-signed loan, tax deductions if you work at home, and what to do if you remarry someone that has debt when you have savings.
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Missing my family…
REFLECT (v.) To throw back light; to think carefully; to bring about a good impression of.
REFLECT (v.) To throw back light; to think carefully; to bring about a good impression of.
Her floral skirt-jeans jacket combo fashion inspired me to garb such an attire this afternoon, as I attended graduation as their guest speaker. Sad that I didn't have a decent full-figure shot of my look, I'm just happy to share about it.
Denim jackets, which the long sleeves I folded few inches past the elbow..
Black undershirt, with lacy lining, thanks to my Mom…
and of course my skirt, it's not actually floral, more like paint-spattered styled skirt, mostly pink hues…
I was planning to wear my closed wedge-boots, but decided to just pair the attire with my Mom's casual and comfy short-heeled sandals.
But bottom-line is…. I love my fashion look today!~
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your path straight."
Proverbs 3.5
I think she's my role model when it comes to expressing my emotions. Haha, we both exaggerate.. :)
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Schweppes /ˈʃwɛps/[1] is a beverage brand that is sold around the world. It includes a variety of carbonated waters and ginger ales.
In the late eighteenth century, Johann Jacob Schweppe developed a process to manufacture carbonated mineral water based on the discoveries of Joseph Priestley. Schweppe founded the Schweppes Company in Geneva in 1783 to sell carbonated water.[2] In 1792, he moved to London to develop the business there. In 1843, Schweppes commercialised Malvern Water at the Holywell Spring in the Malvern Hills, which was to become a favourite of the British Royal Family through to the present day.
In 1969, the Schweppes Company merged with Cadbury to become Cadbury Schweppes. After acquiring many other brands in the ensuing years, the company was split in 2008, with its US beverage unit becoming the Dr Pepper Snapple Group and separated from its global confectionery business (now part of Mondelēz International).[3] The Dr Pepper Snapple Group is the current owner of the Schweppes trademark.
Mainstay Schweppes products include ginger ale (1870)[citation needed], bitter lemon (1957),[4] and tonic water (the oldest soft drink in the world – 1771).[5]
During the 1920s and 1930s the artist William Barribal created a range of posters for Schweppes.[6]
An ad campaign in the 1950s and 1960s featured a real-life veteran British naval officer named Commander Whitehead, who described the product's bubbly flavour (effervescence) as "Schweppervescence".[7]
Another campaign made use of onomatopoeia in their commercials: "Schhhhh.... You know who." after the sound of the gas escaping as one opens the bottle.[8]
Schweppes has invested in publicity in online social media. [9]
- ^ "Schweppes Ginger Beer advertisement". The New Yorker: 115. 25 March 1950. "(rhymes with peps)"
- ^ Morgenthaler, Jeffrey (2014). Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique. Chronicle Books. p. 54.
- ^ "Cadbury plc Demerger" (Press release). Cadbury plc. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- ^ "Schweppes Bitter Lemon". Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ "nous sommes en 1783 – Archives de la Tribune de Geneve". Archives.tdg.ch. Retrieved 10 July 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Simmons, Douglas A. (1983). Schweppes® The First 200 Years. London: Springwood Books. ISBN 0-86254-104-2.
- ^ "Advertising Mascots > Commander Whitehead (Schweppes Tonic Water)". Tv Acres. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
- ^ "Schweppes Tonic Water TV Advert by O & M". Youtube. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
- ^ "Schweppes Profile App 2.0". Retrieved 17 June 2012.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Schweppes.
- Schweppes.com – official site
- Schweppes Germany – official German site
- Schweppes History Movie - 13 minute video on the history of Schweppes


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Fishing in Kilkenny
The River Nore is one of the Three Sisters rivers of the Barrow, the Nore and the Suir. The Nore flows 87 miles to the sea in Waterford harbour.
Salmon fishing is mostly done in the lower part of the river above Inistioge and below Kilkenny. Trout fishing too is popular and usually best between Thomastown and Durrow.
Most of the fishing is controlled by fishing clubs and by seasonal dates, with permits available locally. Some private fishing tours can be arranged. A state licence is required on all Irish rivers.


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Five Sisters Lodge
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Chateau Caribbean
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Fort George Area
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Day 1:
International Airport - Mountain Pine Ridge
We will be meeting you at the Phillip Goldson International Airport. As soon as you exit the main passenger doors to the public areas, we will be transferring you to the Gaia River Lodge. Overnight in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
(Included meals : Dinner).
Day 2:
Mountain Pine Ridge - Caracol
The tour will be leaving the lodge at approximately 8:30 am to take you to the largest archaeological site in Belize, Caracol, which covers 30-square miles of thick, high-canopy jungle, and includes five plazas, an astronomic observatory and over 35,000 buildings which have been identified. The loftiest among them, a massive pyramid (Caana) which is capped by three temples and rises over 140 feet above the jungle floor.
You will then proceed to the Rio Frio cave, where stalagmites and stalactites form an eerie backdrop to this ancient Mayan worship place. Leaving the caves, you will then be taken to the Rio On Pools, where you can kick back and relax in natural pools. After a full day of hiking and relaxing, you will then return to the hotel. Overnight at the Gaia River Lodge.
(Included meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner).
Day 3:
Mountain Pine Ridge - Barton Creek
Today we will be taking you to one of the most breathtaking caves in this area, the Barton Creek cave, for a guided canoe tour through the cave where you will see stalagmites and stalactites as well as skeletal and pottery remains that ancient Mayas left behind. When you are through, on your way back to the lodge, you will stop by the Green Hills Butterfly Farm. Here there are over 25 different species of butterflies, of which includes the Blue Morpho. Overnight at the Gaia River Lodge.
(Included meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner).
Day 4:
Mountain Pine Ridge - Mayan plazas
On this day you stroll through the rainforest on horseback, visiting Mayan plazas and ceremonial centers; gathering information of how Mayas got around and lived. You will also be encountering Mayan skeletal remains when you visit the Skeleton Cave. Then take a relaxing dip at Big Rock Water Falls before your ride back to the lodge. Overnight at the Gaia River Lodge.
(Included meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner).
Day 5:
Mountain Pine Ridge - Tikal
This early morning start takes you to Guatemala's most imposing archaeological sites, Tikal. Here, apart from experiencing the wonders of this Mayan ruin, you will encounter many wildlife and different species of birds. After a day of touring, retturn to Cayo District for overnight at San Ignacio Resort Hotel, located in the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Overnight at San Ignacio.
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Mountain Pine Ridge - Belize City
Today you will be taken on a guided tour of the Mayan site of Cahal Pech and Panti Medicinal Trail, including lunch and entrance fees. After the tour you will be transferred to Belize City for overnight at the Chateau Caribbean Hotel. Overnight at Belize City.
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Belize City - International airport
Today you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the Belize International Airport .
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Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist (SCERS)Up one level
The SCERS training program teaches FUNDAMENTAL forensic techniques for the analysis of electronic data from desktop computer systems and selected peripherals. While the course is an advanced training for FLETC, it is designed as a comprehensive digital forensics FOUNDATIONAL course of instruction for novice examiners or those who wish to update their skill/tool set.
The SCERS training program is an intense course that requires substantial computer aptitude and prior computer training equivalent to that presented in the Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program (DEASTP). DEASTP teaches the proper methodology for acquiring digital evidence in a forensically sound manner; SCERS teaches how to analyze this data. They are two distinct skill-sets and both are required for offices where the digital evidence examiner must also respond to the scene and collect the evidence. SCERS no longer incorporates any data acquisition in the curriculum which is why DEASTP is a prerequisite. Successful completion of a graded practical exercise is required for graduation. Classroom work is intensive with substantial after hours work required for most students.
The SCERS training program tuition includes state-of-the-art hardware and software which will be issued to each student and will be demonstrated and used during class. The goal of the course is to provide the hardware, software and training to enable the graduate to examine digital evidence upon return to their office. Topics addressed in SCERS include examinations of data from desktop and notebook computers running commonly used operating systems, including but not limited to Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8; hands-on use of specialized software to enhance investigative analysis; and legal issues relating to the introduction of computer evidence in court.
While this is an expensive course by FLETC standards, the hardware and software issued to each student during the course provide exceptional value when compared to other digital forensic courses. The tuition also includes room, meals and local transportation. A list of major items issued during the course is available below.
Type: Advanced
Length: Encompasses 2 weeks (76 Hours), beginning on a Monday and ending on the second Friday, with the graduation scheduled at approximately 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Travel days are Sunday and Friday after 12pm. Return flights before 2 pm should not be scheduled.
- Setting up a Forensic Computer
- Digital Forensic Jargon and Concepts
- In-depth Analysis of Selected Windows Structures
- Recycle Bin
- File Dates/Times
- Graphic Files
- EXIF Data
- Registry
- Internet Explorer
- Print Spools
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- Compound Files
- Alternate Data Streams
- Thumbs.DB / Thumbnail.Cache
- Event Logs
- Timeline Analysis
- Password Cracking
- RAM Dump Review
- File HASH
- Toolset Validation Procedures
Training Materials
The class attendees will receive a comprehensive collection of hardware, software, tools, and books including a forensic-capable computer and the latest versions of Guidance Software's Encase and AccessData's Ultimate Toolkit. These items will provide the students with the equipment necessary to be able to successfully complete the forensic analysis of seized digital media.
Prerequisites for Attendance
Successful completion of FLETC's Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program (DEASTP) or equivalent is required for admission to the SCERS. Additionally, the Introduction to Digital Evidence Analysis (IDEA) Training Program or equivalent is VERY HIGHLY ENCOURGED (Please see IDEA Training Program web page for details). Applicants that have not attended FLETC's DEASTP and IDEA may attend the SCERS training program if they have experience and knowledge, acquired through formal education and/or on-the-job training, which is equivalent to that which is presented within the DEASTP and IDEA. Subject to prior approval by program coordinator. (Call for waiver approvals.)
Participants are expected to have experience in seizing and imaging desktop and notebook computers in a forensically sound manner as well as substantial experience with the Microsoft Windows© Operating System or equivalent GUI based system(s). Additionally, working knowledge of AccessData's Ultimate Toolkit and Guidance Software's EnCase are also expected.
Additional Information
Graduation scheduled at approximately 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Travel days are Sunday and Friday after 12pm. Return flights before 2 pm should not be scheduled. Students should be prepared for substantial after-hours classroom time (21 optional laboratory hours). Issued items subject to change based upon price/availability & functionality without prior notice.
Contact Information
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Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake Recipe
We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.
- 1-1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
- In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in milk and flour. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove side of pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Top the cheesecake with pecans; drizzle with chocolate mixture and caramel topping. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-14 servings.
Originally published as Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake in Country February/March 2004, p49
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I made this for a jewelry demo that I was hosting and everyone could not stop raving about it....I'm going to make it for Easter now and wow my family as well
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2011
This was my first attempt at making cheeseccake, and it turned out delicious! I actually only baked it for 35 minutes, then let it sit in the oven (off) for 15 minutes. It did crack, but that got covered with the toppings! I even used 1 reduced fat cream cheese pkg and 2 regular, and it turned out fabulous. Call me crazy for trying to reduce the calories in a cheesecake...? Not sure what I was thinking; I'm just glad it turned out for Thanksgiving!!
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This is so delicious!!! Everytime I make it everyone absolutely loves it!!


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Each issue carries an
from the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Reprinting prohibited
by Lara Schmitt
Picture a friend of yours. She has always been
active in the Church, has a nice family and is great to be
around. She has recently gotten engaged to a really nice guy
you know and they plan to get married soon. They are the perfect
couple and you know they'll be quite happy.
Then the news spreads that she is pregnant.
The story is that she had a vision of an angel from God who
came to her and told her that she was to become pregnantnot
by a man, but through the Holy Spiritand this child
she carried was to be God's son.
This seems like some complicated cover-up for
the fact that she and her fiancé couldn't wait. But
then you find out that her fiancé is in disbelief.
It is not his baby. Wow, a huge cover-up.
Now picture that it's against the law in your
state to be pregnant without a husband. Her family is disgraced,
her fiancé is astonished and you are not allowed to
be seen with her because of the embarrassment to you and your
familyshe is alone.
As a college student myself, I have had friends
who were young, pregnant and unmarried, but I never connected
their troubles with the experience of the Blessed Virgin.
Mary was both this pregnant, unwed teenager and the most perfect
human being God ever created: the mother of Jesus. (Jesus
was not only completely human but also completely divine,
so he's in a unique category by himself.)
Few people imagine Mary as a vulnerable, isolated
teenager. In fact, many young people have come to see Mary
as an "ideal woman," according to research done
by the International Marian Research Institute at the University
of Dayton.
Father Johann Roten, its director, surveyed
6,000 students between the ages of 15 and 24 in 12 countries
and his findings show that though many young people are attracted
to Mary, they have limited knowledge of her. Loving someone
without knowing that individual sounds more like a crush.
Infatuations can't become real love and affection unless you
really get to know a personand still like that
One way to meet the real Mary is through Church
dogma, the official teachings. All that theology can get a
bit heavy so this Youth Update offers a micro-summary
of the four basic pillars of Church teaching on Mary: She
is Mother of God, ever a virgin, conceived without Original
Sin and assumed into heaven body and soul. I've attempted
to connect those teachings with my life and yours.
Mary, God-Bearer
We all know that Mary is the mother of Jesus
(who is God), but what are the special "perks" of
this position? We believe in one God in three divine persons:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The second person of the Trinity
became flesh in Mary's womb. He was named Jesus. Therefore,
as the mother of Jesus, Mary is the mother of God. Because
she gave birth to God, her title in the Church is Theotokos
or God-bearer.
Mary has a special function in being the Mother
of God. She is the mother of the head of the Church, Jesus,
and she is also honored as mother by its memberswe who
are the present-day family of Jesus.
Besides this "family connection,"
we also base this belief on a passage from John's Gospel.
From the cross, Jesus told his disciple John, "Behold
your mother," telling him to care for Mary. To Mary,
he said, "Woman, behold your son" (John 19:26-27).
Jesus was concluding his life's work and making his final
arrangements. The Church has long thought that those words
to John included us as well. We also are to be the sons and
daughters of Mary.
According to Father Roten's study, over 83 percent
of young people in fact see Mary as a mother who cares about
them. They see Mary as someone who has an answer to some of
their needs. Father Roten speculates that those needs include
"affection, acceptance, security and love." Others
felt more admiration than affection. A third group revered
Mary as a model of faith and other religious attitudes.
All of these attitudes are expressed in the
Hail Mary, one of the best-known and loved prayers in Catholic
tradition. That prayer reminds me of my own family experience.
When I wanted something from my parents, sometimes I'd ask
Mom first. She would talk to Dad and "soften him up"
before I asked him myself. This would really help, especially
on those rare occasions when I got into trouble.
In the Hail Mary we ask the Mother of God to
"pray for us sinners now." This is not bypassing
God. This is asking for help in communicating with God directly.
A little extra help from Mary couldn't hurt. She watches over
all of us and worries about us when we make choices that separate
us from her Son and from the family of God.
Free From All Sin
For us to be good parents in the future, it's
important to care for our physical health now and not to expose
ourselves knowingly to chemicals, medications or other dangers
that would disable our children. Our health affects not only
us but also the next generation to be born. It's not hard
to see that our values, our moral beliefs, our faith will
also affect the following generation.
God's plan warranted some special attention
to the woman who would choose to accept the motherhood of
Jesus. To be worthy to bear God's son, Mary had to be perfectso
God created her that way. When Mary was conceived by Joachim
and Anne, she was already free of Original Sina freedom
we gain a bit later when we are baptized.
This belief in Mary's sinlessness is called
the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mary could
be conceived without sin because Christ was coming to save
everyone; Maryas Mother of Godsimply had access
to that saving grace sooner. The Immaculate Conception is
not about Jesus' conception but about Mary's.
God's immunization of Mary from Original Sin,
her holiness from the beginning, does not mean that she did
not have free will to choose whether or not to sin. She did.
In fact, she also had the freedom to say No to the angel Gabriel
when that messenger appeared to Mary, asking her to be the
mother of "the most high." Luckily for us, she chose
to say Yes.
Father Roten sees Mary's free will as an important
part of her sinlessness. He explains that there are two different
aspects of freedom. One is freedom from things like
addictions and personal concerns. The other is freedom to
do something or choose a course of action. Therefore,
"Mary was free to say No to whatever might have been
an obstacle for her [and] at the same time, free to saypositivelyYes
to God." She was not just a "passive instrument
of God's will," Father Roten explains. Over 75 percent
of the youth surveyed saw Mary as actively and freely choosing
to do God's will: She said Yes to God and No to sin.
Though we are born with Original Sin, we have
the same free will Mary did. We also can say Yes to God and
No to sin. It's the strength of God's grace, Mary's Yes and
our own freedom that makes us able to be without sin nowif
not from the first moment of our existence.
Always a Virgin
Though there are those who argue this point,
the Church teaches that Mary remained a virgin throughout
her life, even in childbirth. She was ever a virgin:
This was her choice. Why?
Father Roten is able to give some insight: Mary
made a decision when she was very young to dedicate her life
to God. She gave her heart and she also gave her body when
God asked her to be the mother of Jesus. Mary loved Joseph,
but he and she both understood that she was to mother but
one child: Jesus. This is more mysterious than ever in an
age which sometimes mocks virginity and jokes about it rather
than prizing it in men or women.
Speaking from his priestly experience, Father
Roten says: "At one moment in our lives, we decide that
the person who counts most in our lives is God. To the extent
that you make God the ultimate object of your love, the object
of your dedication and commitment, you are in the true sense
of the word, a virginsomebody who channels all your
life energy into one directionand that direction is
God." This is what Mary didchanneled all her energy
toward God. Joseph did the same.
This may be hard to imagine. So many different
concernsand distractionscommand our attention;
our energies are stretched in so many ways. It is difficult
to be focused and strong in this complex world. Mary's virginity
can teach us to be single-minded, whether we are called to
lives of virginity or of marriage. In The Dictionary of
Mary (1985), the author writes that some believe that
both the parents of Jesus focused themselves on their child's
mission as it emerged.
For Mary, the importance of her choice was her
confidence in God's plan. You and I have an important role
as well. We can focus on learning the divine will for ourselves
and then walk in that way just as Mary did. I think her prayer
in the Bible, which we call the Magnificat, is a good
one for us as we learn to focus ourselves: "The Mighty
One has done great things for me, and holy is his name"
(Luke 1:49).
Ultimate Honor
Because of Mary's complete faith in God and
her perfect sinlessness, Mary was taken into heavenbody
and soulwhen her life on earth was over. This is the
doctrine of the Assumption. Not only was her body holy
because it bore God's son, she also was so pure in spirit
that God would not allow her flesh to decay like ours is going
to do.
"The Immaculate Conception and the Assumption
are related," says Father Roten. "The Immaculate
Conception [was] the beginning of life, the promise, and the
Assumption [was] the end, the realization of that promise."
God took the same care of Mary's body at the end of her life
as was taken at the time of her conception.
The Assumption has great importance for the
Church and for us. For many years, Father Roten explains,
body and soul were seen as opposing forces for us humans.
It appeared that to be a truly good Christian, the body should
be the less important of the two. This sounds sensible because
it is our soul that lives on while our body dies. But God
created our bodies as well and they, too, are holy, for they
are the way we praise God and do God's will, as Mary did.
For this reason, Father Roten insists that body
and soul "should not be separated and especially not
be opposed." While my body is not targeted for an early
assumption, at least one body has gone ahead to prepare a
place for all of us at the general resurrection of the body.
This puts physical bodies literally on a high plane and also
honors the body for cooperating in harmony with the will of
God on earth. All bodies are in training for this marathon
Olympic event. For us, the mystery will be Resumption, not
Too Good to Be True?
I've already made some connections between the
mysteries of Mary's life and our own. Despite all the honor
that comes Mary's way, her life doesn't seem enviable to me.
Blessings are not synonymous with ease, that's for sure. When
she said Yes to the angel Gabriel and agreed to carry God's
son, she becamefor the momentan unwed mother.
In Mary's time, this was cause to be thrown out of town and
stoned to death. Joseph did not want to be the father of an
illegitimate child and wanted to "divorce her quietly"
(Matthew 1:19).
Mary had her share of worriesas you and
I all do. While she was better than we may ever be, she had
more troubles than we'll probably ever know. There's a down
side to all this honor. The prophet Simeon told Mary that
"you yourself a sword will pierce" (Luke 2:33).
So much for being May Queen!
For some, the perfection she experienced can
feel like a put-off or barrier. Most of us can't slam-dunk
like Shaquille O'Neal, speedskate like Dan Jansen and Bonnie
Blair or capture a Nobel prize in chemistry, physics or literature.
Yet that doesn't keep us from spending hours following Olympic
events on television, rooting for sports stars in every season
and preparing for our own careers with serious study just
as Nobel prizewinners have done before us. We aspire to achievement
in other areas and need a spiritual ideal to inspire us as
"We all want to identify with people we
like and admire," acknowledges Father Roten, "but
in order for us to grow, we need more than only identification.
We need ideals that challenge us to be somebody better....
Mary is the blueprint of what human beings should be, or at
least are invited to become," he says.
This is a helpful perspective for us who are
still interpreting the blueprint of a life under construction.
Affection for Mary, admiration of her and imitation as well:
These will shape a life like that of Mary's son Jesus. That's
good enough for me.
Lara Schmitt will be graduating this month
from Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in English.
After an August wedding, she and her husband will live in
Muncie, Indiana. She is pursuing a career as a desktop publisher
and editor. She is grateful to the Rev. Johann Roten for his
assistance with this Update.
This Youth Update was reviewed
and critiqued by Amy Maier, 13; Ben Schulte, 17; Katie Weiss,
14; and Ben Wilmhoff, 16. All are students at Covington Latin
School in Covington, Kentucky.
When We Honor Mary
Below are the more widely celerated feasts of Mary in the Church. Can you match the date with the feast?
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
March 25
August 15
January 1
May 31
Immaculate Conception
September 8
Nativity of Mary (Mary's birthday)
December 8
And for the bonus question, which three feasts are Holy Days of Obligation?
Answers: Solemnity of Mary, January 1; Annunciation, March25; Visitation, May 31; Assumption, August 15; Immaculate Conception, December 8; Nativity of Mary, September 8. Holy Days: Solemnity of Mary, Assumption, Immaculate Conception.
With all these holy days, it almost seems
as though the Church worships Mary, even though we say we
simply honor her. What's the difference between the two?
Many people often confuse the two and the
dictionary is no help. Honor is given to Mary and the saints
because they are so holy and close to God. Mary gets more
attention than the other saints because she, more than any
other human, is the exemplary Christian. She based her life
on her faith and trust in God and it was through her that
God chose to carry out the divine plan to redeem us. We honor
her above all humans for her Yes to God. God deserves worship,
which is for the divine alone. All who are honored with sainthood
merit it because of something God has done, the way in which
they have been able to express the gifts of God in their lives.
You report that many teens see Mary as
their mother. I don't want another mother, but a friendwhich
is different. Why would anyone want two Moms?
Believe it or not, it is not impossible
for a mother to be a friend. But those of you who find it
hard to put the two on the same level shouldn't worry about
Mary as mother but think of her as friend. Mary won't lecture
you, yell at you or ground you for a year. She will listen
and try to help youas a friend would. Mary wants to
protect youas do even the mothers who seem especially
strictbut she "mothers" from a distance. She
will never stop being your mother, but she will never stop
being your friend first and foremost.
Mary appears a lot in the world, it seems.
Why does she do this? Should we hope for apparitions?
Mary often appears on earth to warn us
about our sins and to advise us how to change our ways and
get back o track. She also has appeared to instruct us how
to pray to her and to tell us how much she cares about us.
As for apparitions, be clear about your hopes and expectations.
While it is wonderful to have Mary appear on earth, there
have been many false stories of apparitions. We must take
care not to let our hope for apparitions distract us from
the only reason they ever occurto lead us to God. People
can get so caught up in visions of Mary that they lose sight
of the vision of Christ. I have been told that it is better
to be open to apparitions than to hope for them.
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It's Rather SICK if you think about it. If you think the Romans were GROSS in watching the gladiators this is WORSE. Kids -VS- Kids and usually ending up killing their own teammate DISGUSTING. I HATED the movie. The books were okay, same concept in grossness but well written.
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I definitely agree with Jumper everything he said is absolutely true. It is rather disgusting.
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Special Mention Prix Italia 2013. A radio version of Little John Nee's one-man show, originally commissioned by Earagail Arts Festival, and one of the highlights of the recent Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival.
Sparkplug Callaghan: bluesman and vintage mechanic is living in his dead uncle's disused barn. He's got the blues bad: everyday there's another funeral, Joe Duffy's on the radio and the banks are putting people on the side of the road.but across the meadow he sees a vision.his boat has come in. An adventure into the heart of a surreal rural landscape that combines lyrical comic storytelling with original music and songs played on a variety of intriguing instruments. Written and performed by Little John Nee.
Cast: Little John Nee (Sparkplug); Lalor Roddy (Captain); Orlaith Gilcreest (Ruby); Donal O'Kelly (Mulligan); Helen Gregg (Peggy); Niamh Learmont (Margo the Fortune Teller); John Kelly (Johnny Slope).
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It's Katy Perry 's song, but it appears as though it's Miley Cyrus who kissed a girl and liked it...in her dreams, anyway.
On Twitter on Sunday, Miley wrote , "Had dreams about @katyperry all night. dayummm that was a good time!" She then added the hashtag #cherrychapstick, in reference to that line in "I Kissed a Girl" that goes "I kissed a girl and I liked it/the taste of her cherry Chapstick."
Miley finished the tweet by adding three hearts and writing, presumably to Katy, "need to c u more often sloot! Xxxxx." It's unclear what "sloot" is but it may be Miley's way of saying "slut." In a loving way, we assume.
But lest you think that Miley's playing for the other team, her next tweet was about how she wasn't going to post on Twitter for the rest of the day because it was "her baby's" birthday, adding "gotta spend that [quality] time." Her fiance, Liam Hemsworth , celebrated his 23rd birthday on Sunday.
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Education calendar for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Advisory committees to meet
CHESTERFIELD - The following advisory committees will meet within the week:
- The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road. For more information, call 594-1732.
- The School Health Advisory Board will meet 7-9 p.m. on Monday, May 13 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. For more information, call 594-1757.
Advisory committees for Chesterfield County Public Schools focus on specific topics in education. Meetings are open to the public.
Titan Band concert
CHESTERFIELD - The seventh annual concert of the Titan Band will be on Friday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cosby Theater. The 140-member band will perform a wide variety of music, will feature the popular "No BS Brass Band" as guest artists, and will, as always, conclude the concert with the traditional patriotic finale. Tickets will be available at Cosby High School beginning May 13 and sell for $7 a seat.
ARGS spring performances
PETERSBURG - The Appomattox Regional Governor's School For the Arts and Technology Music Department invites the public to attend one (or all) of the students' upcoming music events:
- Piano performances will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center.
- The award winning ARGS Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center.
- Vocal music majors will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center.
- The ARGS orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center.
- The ARGS Concert Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center.
All performances are free and open to the public.
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This morning, I received an email from a constituent. It began like this ....
"Dear Douglas Carswell,
As a 73yr. old pensioner receiving just £77 per week state pension and still having my savings taxed,I resent any of my money being taken from me (without my consent) to be squandered by the unelected bunch of ( "ne're do wells) in Brussels."
Even Ed Balls' Labour party recognises that at a time of cutbacks, we should not be giving more to Brussels.
I might think of myself as Eurosceptic. But just imagine what my opponents might hit me with in my local constituency if I was to vote in favour of this £4.3 Billion increase in our EU budget contribution ....blog comments powered by Disqus
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Morita Ousts Kvitova, Peer Wins
Published February 15, 2011 12:00
DUBAI, UAE - Having made news around the world a year ago by reaching the semifinals here, Shahar Peer got off to a winning start at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this year, beating María José Martínez Sánchez.
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Peer, the No.9 seed this week, survived a tough opening set against the crafty Spaniard but then cruised for a 64 61 win, never facing a break point in the second set and winning twice as many points in that second set (28 to 14).
"Obviously I played well here last year, so when you go back to a tournament you played well at, you want to repeat it," Peer said. "I don't know if I'm going to go that deep. Maybe I'm going to go deeper, which I wish I would."
Peer is currently No.11, the highest ranking ever for an Israeli. "I hope to keep going," the 23-year-old said. "I said at the beginning of the year, getting to the Top 10 would be a realistic goal. I also want to have better results in the Grand Slams. There is where you get your most points. That's where you improve."
No.11 seed Flavia Pennetta and No.12 seed Kaia Kanepi also won in straight sets. Pennetta had a 62 62 win over Jelena Dokic, a quarterfinalist in Paris.
"Jelena can play really good tennis, but she can make a lot of mistakes too," Pennetta said. "In a good week, she's really, really dangerous for everyone, but today she didn't do that. It was really windy outside too. I came here directly from Australia - I've been here six days. It was always windy."
There was a pair of surprises as No.13 seed Petra Kvitova and No.14 seed Ana Ivanovic both lost. Kvitova, who won her third and biggest career WTA title last week in Paris, was the first to go, losing to Japanese qualifier Ayumi Morita, 76(2) 76(3); in the night match, Swiss veteran Patty Schnyder rallied from a 64 31 deficit to beat former No.1 Ivanovic, 46 76(2) 62.
"I'm happy the way I came back," Schnyder, one of nine thirtysomethings in the Top 100, said. "You have to play well to beat a player like Ana. I stuck to my game plan and played the way I wanted to; it turned out the way I wanted it to.
"The competition in the women's game is huge."
After losing the first set, Kvitova led 5-3 in the second set with two set points, but Morita came back to close it out in straight sets. Morita scored her second and best career Top 20 win over the No.14-ranked Czech left-hander.
Wrapping up the first round winners were Andrea Petkovic, Yanina Wickmayer, Jarmila Groth, Tsvetana Pironkova, Klara Zakopalova, Roberta Vinci, Sara Errani, Zheng Jie, Anna Chakvetadze, Peng Shuai and Sania Mirza. Chakvetadze set up a second round clash with No.1 seed Caroline Wozniacki (read more about that match here).


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September 13, 2012 | By Paul Kelly
Three Americans In MotoGP In 2013 As Edwards Stays Put
There will be three full-time American riders in MotoGP in 2013 as Colin Edwards has agreed to stay with NGM Mobile Forward Racing in the premier class of the World Championship.
Edwards, from Houston, will continue into his second season with the team, which fields production-based Claiming Rule Teams machinery. Next year will be Edwards' 11th season in MotoGP.
Other Americans joining Edwards in MotoGP next season are Nicky Hayden and Ben Spies. Hayden re-signed for 2013 with the factory Ducati Team in July, while Spies was revealed Sept. 12 as a rider for Ducati's new junior team.
Edwards is 17th in the MotoGP standings this season, with a top finish of 12th. He and the team have struggled with various mechanical and electronics problems with their Suter-BMW motorcycle. The team will decide on its chassis-engine package for 2013 after this season.
"We have a great team and a good package, and despite the problems this year it's a pleasure to be here," Edwards said. "We want to do well in the latter part of the season with the current package, and then next year we will see what to do. At the end of 2012, we will evaluate what our best option is."
The date for the sixth Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be announced soon, as MotoGP organizer Dorna is expected to release a provisional 2013 schedule shortly.
- Mon, September 29
Monday Racing Roundup: Gordon Wins at Dover
- Fri, September 26
Red Bull Indianapolis GP Date Set For Aug. 7-9, 2015
- Thu, September 25
'500' Champion Hunter-Reay to Compete in Race of Champions
- Thu, September 25
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Grand Central Oyster Bar
- Address:
Grand Central Terminal
89 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017Neighborhood:
Midtown East
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $31 to $50
Grand Central Oyster Bar
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.oysterbarny.com/
- Phone: 2124906650
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 9:30pm; Saturday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Executive Chef: Sandy Ingber
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Can accommodate parties of up to 1000.
- Private Party Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com 2124906650
A word from Grand Central Oyster Bar
A New York landmark with Guastivino tiled vaulted ceilings. There are two dining rooms open for reservations and walk-ins. The oyster bar, lounge, bar, and counter seating are open to first-come first-serve customers. There are 450 seats for you to choose from and we offer 25-30 varieties of the freshest oysters and seafood.Continued
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Grand Central Oyster Bar reviews from OpenTable diners
374 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food3.9Service3.6
- Ambiance3.6Noise LevelEnergetic
great for lunch (123)fit for foodies (105)good for groups (92)special occasion (86)neighborhood gem (74)hot spot (38)notable wine list (35)kid-friendly (32)vibrant bar scene (26)romantic (22)great for brunch (21)scenic view (17)late-night find (17)great for outdoor dining (9)Show More
- Iconic Eating PlaceSheikhDined on 9/25/2014Great place for a quick meal. Oysters were wonderful but the New England Chowder lacked seafood. Tasty though. Not a place for a lingering meal. Service was cheerful and efficient.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The best Oysters in NYCCNYCVIPDined on 9/25/2014Fresh seafood, oyster selection is spectacular! Fun New York attitude and diverse crowd at Grand Central terminal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Eat Raw OnlyBarryDined on 9/25/2014Just had a mixed experience. Service was good, but one dish was just okay and the other not acceptable. I ordered the Mixed Seafood Platter -- oysters, clams, and shrimp. It was just okay. My wife had the grilled scallops. Those were not acceptable. First, they were served cold, indicating a problem with the kitchen's timing or delivery service. Given how good our service was otherwise, I suspect the kitchen's organization. They were taken back to the kitchen to be heated and came back, over cooked and dry......for $100 for the meal, this was not a pleasant experience. Beware.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/24/2014The oysters were great, the soup was as though it was out of a can, the salad was limp and looked like it had been sitting all day, the lobster appetiser was a non event, would not recommend to anyone.
- A great NYC restaurantbdaygirlDined on 9/23/2014I live in CA and occasionally visit NYC. I always make it a point to eat here. I love the food and atmosphere. The salmon is to die for.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- bad quality foodbadfoodDined on 9/23/2014we visited the restaurant recently for dinner. i ordered monk fish. it was overcooked and the vegetables bad. my wife had the oyster stew and it was all cream soap. the sound was bad and you have to shout to be heard. service was bad as they are busy. the food is a rip off and not fresh. this is not a place to go to.
- 最高OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/23/2014一人で予約のうえ晩メシのつもりで。隣の席にも一人の現地人男性がムシャムシャと生牡蠣とエビを食べてましたとおり、一人でも全然OK。メニューは、生牡蠣については全く分からず。牡蠣の種類というか相性らしいのですが、基本的にわかるはずもないので、ウェイターのレコメンドに任せるしかありません。でも、でもでも一つ一つとてもおいしかった。ほかには名物のクラムチャウダーも注文。ホワイトクリームとトマトの2種類があり、前者を選択し、これまたGOOD。場所の雰囲気は博物館のような石造りの趣のある造りで、最近改装された東京駅がなんだったのかと思わせような荘厳なもの。そこで生牡蠣を食しつつ白ワインとブルックリンラガーで酔っぱらうという大変贅沢な経験をさせてもらいました。なお、当日は平日の午後5時半から行きましたが、予約なしでは入れませんでした。Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- oysters oysters oystersjenynyVIPDined on 9/23/2014I have been eating here for years, and without a doubt, the best selection of the freshest sweetest oysters anywhere in NYC. Best key lime pie. Great chowders and smoked fish, but I'm a little wary of the cooked entrees. The fish is always fresh, but I have been disappointed by several dinners, lacking in imagination and just not as tasty as the oysters. Stick with the raw bar or or other shellfish, or the pan roast/stew, and you will never be disappointed. The other night the oysters were the best ever, and the fried shrimp I had and the scallops my friend had were cooked to perfection. Great wine list. The place is a little loud but an architectural beauty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NYC IconJimmcgeeVIPDined on 9/20/2014If you go here just stick with the oysters as the rest of the menu is average at best. Great place to stop in if you are checking out Grand Central.
- Oysters at the Oyster BarRemycatDined on 9/20/2014After walking past the Oyster Bar on my work for the past 30 years I finally had dinner there last Saturday. While I wouldn't say it's an excellent restaurant, it's not bad and it is convenient. My main reason for dining there was the oysters. I ordered a dozen (six east coast/six west coast) and they were delecious. For my main course I had fried Ipswich clams with fries, and again, they were very good. The only down side to the Oyster Bar is that service can be a little slow, and the noise level is very loud.Special Features:
- BillBillDined on 9/18/2014Outstanding choice of fresh seafood. Beautifully prepared. Very personable and capable waiter. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Go for the oystersbarryoDined on 9/17/2014We dined here midweek while on vacation. Overall we had fun, and the atmosphere was intriguing, but for the money, I would skip the fried foods and just do oysters. They were, by far, the best part. Service was excellent though.I would recommend this to a friend.
- always happyOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/17/2014I always like this place. Good form, great for biz lunch.Special Features:
- Don't GoDisappointed12Dined on 9/16/2014Food was ordinary to say the least, restaurant large and unimpressive. We were really disappointed with it.
- oy.....kwallDined on 9/16/2014....i just love this place....the remodel looks fabulous.....yummy oysters....cold beer....great people....super seafood....the place is simply magical.....Special Features:
- poorDokuDined on 9/16/2014Service is poor,and,old staff is bad manner.maybe don't come back.Special Features:
- Good seafood & ambiance; but noisyRestaurantsRusDined on 9/15/2014Food was good; ambiance is welcoming; but service rushed, and not a great choice for a couples dinner as tables for 2 placed very tight together, and noise level quite high.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Grand Central Oyster BarfoodforyouDined on 9/15/2014I'd read a lot about the Oyster Bar and knew it was a 'must' for our recent trip to New York. It didn't disappoint in any aspect. The service was exceptional, our waiter guided us through all the options available from both the menu and wine lists. The fresh platter was superb and the price very reasonable. This place is a one-off that you definitely need to trySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Do not reserve a table.ResearcherDined on 9/15/2014It was a mistake reserving a table. I was the first one at the restaurant, but I was seated at a half booth with an uncomfortable cushion in a very noisy area. the prices at the bar would have been three times cheaper. My total bill for lunch for two, including tip, but with no dessert, was $83. I am 62, and I never paid this much for lunch.Special Features:
- Amazing!descafeinadaDined on 9/13/2014Great dinning experience. Love the place and the food was amazing. Go for the New England clam shower!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- seafood in NYClovetotravelDined on 9/13/2014We wanted to see Grand Central Station and thought we would try this restaurant. It's very loud and big. The food was excellent. Service was so so. You are seated very close together. We really were not impressed and wouldn't go back. Very expensive.
- Excellent Oysters1234Dined on 9/13/2014The Oyster Bar is one of my favorite places--and the only place to eat oysters--in NYC. Have eaten here hundreds of times; but, had not been here since the recent closing. Can't tell what changed-which is good. Sit at the soup counter, don't waste your time with the restaurant. Giga cup oysters were wonderful and briney. Cold shellfish platter was a yummy assortment. Whole bronzino was flavorful, but was disappointed that no filet service was given or offered at the table. Try the Grand Central Oyster-tini.
- Very poor food AND very expensiveCitydinerDined on 9/13/2014I try it every 5 years or so, and it never gets any better. This time we started with gazpacho. The soup itself was actually quite good; however, when it was served soup had slopped up over the rims of both bowls. My grilled porgy was tasteless,band it was served with cold vegetables which should have been hot. It would be somewhat overpriced even for decent food.
- Pricey food/ horrifying serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/12/2014I get it, the place is a tourist trap and the servers probably get shafted by all of the Europeans who don't understand tipping, but for the price, the service should have been emaculate. We waited about 25 minutes before our server even greeted us and about 45 minutes before we even got the check and didn't see him once except to clear plates. I observed that our server had 5 tables with a total of 12 guests. 3 of the 5 tables were waiting for their check. I'm not sure if he had tables in another section. The food was ok. It was basically pub grub. We got a couple appetizers, 5 dozen oysters, and a few drinks.If you're there to see the gustsvino tiles and vaults get a drink and sit at the bar.
- new york treasureeatressDined on 9/12/2014Oysters galore. Only the start of many brilliant meals. Delectable mains and sides. Exceptional wine list if pricey.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A problemOldNewYorkerDined on 9/10/2014When we made our reservation on OpenTable we requested quiet seating for a hearing impaired member of our party. When we arrived on time we were told the room that is considered the quietest was full, meaning our request was not honored. I love the Oyster Bar but anyone who has been there knows how loud the main room can get. Why ask in the reservation process what special requests we have if they are not honored?Special Features:
- Fun but very slow serviceKuarisimaDined on 9/8/2014We were at a party of six and it took more than a half an hour only to bring us our drinks. The manager came later to apologize which was nice. Rockefeller oyster were fantastic but the soft shell crab was gluey. The restaurant is very nice and the place it's located is " special"Special Features:
- Major disapointmentFoodiephilDined on 9/8/2014My wife had the New England Clam Chowder and I had the Manhattan Clam Chowder. The service was quick but both soups arrived warm and my dish was more minestrone than chowder, with very little clams present. I would have complained to the waiter, but he was having an argument with a colleague and showed no interest in us. I ordered the Halibut fillet but when it came, I was again disappointed. The fish was a generous portion, but it was completely bland, no flavour. The steamed vegetables, were wilted and mushy, the asparagus was ok, but there were only 2 potatoes, well actually one cut in half! My wife had ordered the Lemon sole but had the same disappointment with her meal. We paid over $120, but it was not worth even half of that!
- Great food and great serviceTheRealStumpsDined on 9/6/2014Had been recommended this restaurant by friends and it didn't disappoint. Had booked on line before we travelled and this worked very well. Took some finding but once we asked we were directed to it, buried in the heart of this iconic building. We had a good table with a magnificent view and our waiter Steve could not have been better. He took time with us over our order and adjusted the menu to suit what we wanted to eat. When the food arrived it was excellent and just the right amount. Got the opportunity to have shark which was cooked perfectly. The beer that Steve recommended was excellent and they provided a free glass of Prosecco for our daughter's 21st birthday. You even get to keep the menus!Special Features:
- Meh.AlbinoBlondeGuyDined on 9/5/2014This place needs a revamp and soon. It's stuck in the 80s, crowded, cramped, noisy. Food was ok, but for the price, there are SO many other, better choices. Service was ok, they were clearly busy, so I think the waiter was relieved that we were taking our time so he could focus on other tables. The oysters with the anchovy butter were the hit of the night, those were delicious. The raw oysters were ok, but they drain the liquid off which is a big NO-NO, how else are you to discern the quality of what you're eating? Just be prepared to eat alongside alot of tourists and loud people. This place is loud, loud, loud!
- 60th birthday celebrationsoystervirginsDined on 9/4/2014We travelled to NY to celebrate my partner's 60th birthday, The Grand Central Oyster Bar was our first meal. It was great. The waiting staff were very attentive and helped us out choosing which oysters to have as we were oyster virgins but wanted to give it a go! We enjoyed the food and the experience immensely and have already recommended it to friends and colleagues back in the UK.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GUASTAVINO: OYSTERBAR PATRON SAINTFabianreduxDined on 9/4/2014Ever since the renowned vaulted ceilings of the landmark Oyster Bar were renovated, happy crowds of tourists, commuters and fish lovers commingle under their protective curves in the innards of Grand Central Station - red checkered table cloths, bustling noise, waiters trekking across long distances with succulent plates of seafood. Can't get more New York than this! The choice of freshly caught fish is amazing, it is prepared immaculately, the veggies are an afterthought. Lobsters await their fate in a large tank, and if you can't make it to Maine, you can choose your crustacean right here... The spirit of the astonishing Spanish architect Guastavino, creator of this unique space, lingers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The Good, the Bad, and the UglyRennyangelDined on 9/4/2014Food good (fried oysters superb), as always, but service iffy. Drinks were late (forgotten, I think) and then not the correct order. Four times the waiter came for the check when we had just finally received our drinks--which was at the end of the meal. I love the Oyster Bar and have eaten there many times. This last was not the most memorable.Special Features:
- RobertDined on 9/4/2014Great seafood, especially the selection of raw oysters, hence the name "Oyster Bar". Service very good, A bit noisy but then we were there a peak lunch hour.Special Features:
- An extensive seafood menuLJGVVIPDined on 9/4/2014I went with a guest for lunch who was curious about this famous restaurant. The food was very good and the service was attentive. I ordered sea bream which came as a large whole fish. A waiter from another section came over and offered to debone it. He did an excellent job. My friend had a less adventurous fish and chips. My only complaint is that the restaurant is quite pricey. One soup, entree and drink for each of us came to a total of over $100.
- High expectations low returnNzuklove13Dined on 9/2/2014I read the menu and expected the seafood world on a plate but what I got was too much bread, a dismal looking crab "cocktail salad" and over cooked under flavoured main fish dish. It was a beautiful building but it needed a lot of sprucing up to make it worthwhile raving about. Disappointing.
- dining roomrukazapDined on 8/29/2014It's like dining room in Soviet kids camp! The place is crowdy, people sitting one on each other. The noise is awful!
- Lovely room, average foodCasperCDined on 8/29/2014After seeing the Guastavino exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, we decided that we should eat here. The appetizers were very good, we had fried clams and fried oysters. The rest of the meal was just ok. Not terrible, but not fabulous. We had the ceasar with lump crabmeat salad, ad the grilled catfish with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were not good, too dry and had an off taste. Maybe these weren't the best choices for this place, perhaps the raw bar offerings would have been better...The room is quite spectacular and we had a good time regardless. The service started off pretty slow, it took some time before our waiter showed up to take our drink orders, but after that it was fine.Special Features:
- Old-school oyster barliamthekidDined on 8/29/2014My wife and I took the train into Grand Central specifically to sample the wide variety of oyster types on an incredible full and daily changing menu. From this aspect it did not disappoint, from its' plentiful selection of both East and West Coast visuals, making this a premier, notable destination for lovers of the delectable bivalve. The ambiance is on the rough side, with its' cavernous, echoing, underground setting, it's a bit claustriphobic, but this is exactly as advertised. Come for the daily rotation of featured oysters - if I was a commuter, I'd be in trouble . . .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fair to middlingBusterDined on 8/29/2014Gazpacho was good, lobster salad was made with not fresh lobster it was dry. Oysters on the half shell were perfect, some of the best I have had. Too noisy for dining more of a disciplined party atmosphere. Not bad just boisterous. Service was fair. Dessert was wrong. Ordered one thing and another came tot the table. Besides the oysters, I would not put this restaurant on my need to return list.Special Features:


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By: Chelsea Priest
Fireworks and The 4th of July go hand in hand but if you aren't cautious, a holiday celebration could turn into a disaster.
All fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts but about two years ago ground-based display fireworks became legal in Rhode Island for anyone over the age of 16. Since then Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, Richard James says there have been multiple injuries. "We've had several people injured over the years from holding them in their hands. You don't hold a fountain in your hands."
Children are especially at risk around active firework displays. Sparklers can be found at almost every 4th of July party but can reach temperatures over 1200°. Any children using the sparklers would need to be carefully supervised. James says, "they are so hot, sometimes, kids are in their bare feet, they throw them and another kids steps on them."
James also has some tips if you are planning on lighting your own fireworks. "Make sure you have a large enough area to display them in, stay away from close proximity to homes, or if you're having a party and there are tents there, they can ignite and it can be a major, major incident."
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The body of the Midtown Manhattan murder victim lies in the city morgue. The medical examiner's representative told me no one has shown up yet to claim it.
But Brandon Woodard is not forgotten. His high school sweetheart is speaking out exclusively to us to set the record straight.
"It was definitely something I don't think anybody expected or thought could ever happen," said Jessica Jacobs.
This chilling image of Brandon Woodard, 31, texting in the final moments of his life, his killer on his heels, has been widely circulated.
So has his arrest record: more than 20 times, according to the NYPD. But that's not who he really was, said L.A.-based model Jessica Jacobs. She is known to hip hop fans as Jessica Rabbit. She and Woodard attended the elite Campbell Hall private school in North Hollywood.
"It was aimed at kids from a wealthier background, it was very upper class," she said. "Some of the people in our class included the Olsen twins."
Jacobs took to Twitter to remember her ex-boyfriend and friend. She said his troubles with the law stemmed from family problems in the privileged household he grew up in. But she thought he was getting the better of his demons.
"At some point you get to an age where you move forward and move on," she said. "It seemed like the last couple of years Brandon had really been on the proper path to achieving his goals."
She said his daughter was a big motivation.
Cops said there were apparently other forces at work too, and none of them positive.
But Jacobs wants her friend remembered for his generosity and love of life and is hoping others who really knew him will speak up for him now.
"He was there for me when I need him to be," Jacobs said, "as far as emotionally or physically, he was always there."
Jacobs told me she saw Brandon a few weeks ago at an L.A. nightclub, and planned to catch up over the holidays.
Now it is just sinking in that won't happen, and she'll never see him again.
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Luck in Love
In "Secret Santa," Castle decides to give up his Christmas tradition so that he can spend the holiday with Beckett. Just as he opens his door to go see her, there she is on the other side, most of all just wanting to be with him, too.
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