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Cringe Humor: UCB East Being Called Out Live On Stage Jan. 27th!
Anyone that follows Cringe Humor favorite Kurt Metzger knows that his Facebook account is full of his hilarious rants & observations. Last month, after performing for a sold out crowd on a Friday night at UCB East, Metzger posted this beauty of a status:
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There may be more to this story than we know. Is this a valid complaint, or is it just written by someone in anger after having their show canceled? Plus, it's important to weed out the irrelevant information (like the strange plugs for an other venue halfway through). Still, the issue of improvisors getting paid is one to talk about. What do you think?
I think it's laugh-worthy to criticize UCB East for not paying comics when no performers are paid. And yes, it's your job to promote your show.
If these guys knew anything about the majority of Theatres in NYC they'd know that UCBs policy exists because no performers are paying to use the stage. If you want to make money, rent a space. And if you think that while paying for the space and charging cheap prices you can still pay performers, awesome.
The point is to have a place to showcase your talents. It's a community of new talent. And just like when I spend $200 to create comedy video, it's to promote myself.
If you're doing so great that you feel like you should be paid for every performance, don't perform at UCB.
Pay for your own space. Make your own money. Don't bitch about something that all of us deal with. Whether its non-union theatre, stand up or viral videos, it is a rarity to get paid until you're moderately successful.
Rant. Over.
Comedy clubs are only able to pay the comics if they are charging $20 at the door and a two drink minimum or something close to that equation. UCB most shows are $5 and no drink minimum. Also, a lot of crowd probably didn't even pay $5 since a lot of them are students of UCB and get in for free. Hard to pay comics with how cheap it is to see a show.
This "indie rooms paying comics" thing has to get resolved. That said, no show I have ever run has ever been successful enough to pay anyone. I have never made money off of my craft! HAHAHAHAHAHAA
NYC rent, man. From what I understand the UCB theaters barely make money and use those $5 tickets to help with the bare essentials. There's no fatcat who's making millions off of UCB shows.
I think the PIT (also in Manhattan) has some sort of agreement where people who produce shows can get a cut of the door. I may be wrong, again, The Clean Show has never had a chance in hot hell to make any money.
No improv theaters pay their performers, which is something that I do have a problem with. They should at least pay for coaches and rehearsal space, and for sketch groups (especially house teams) they should give them a prop budget.
Also, I don't think this guy was asking for like $400 right?
Maybe it's an issue of professionalism. Kind of like if you're a designer, you get a nominal fee for drawing a show poster for a buddy.
AGAIN: I am not good enough to get paid for anything, probably, not even my job or my plasma
It seems like he would have even appreciated a small token, $5, $10, $20.
Oh shit and like, UCB should pay for house teams coaches and shit because the aspiration of being on a house team is what basically funds the training center right? SHIT I MAY BE DRUNK ON GUM
It's not an excuse, it's a policy. If you don't like it, you don't perform there and then act like they only told you after you did the show. There should be no confusion. If you have any, you're not serious enough about the job you're whining about to make sure you're getting paid.
And they were given drink tickets, apparently, which is more than is done for other performers at the theater. So there's your token of appreciation. UCBeast has three exit doors, I'd happily show these guys to any of them.
And actually, Joe, the most popular classes are the lower-level ones, which are mostly taken by professionals with a passing interest in comedy and a desire to improve their confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills. Most of those people don't know what a Harold team is.
I don't think these people were like "Wait, uh, we're not getting PAID for this?", but rather they were kvetching about the policy that they knew about. I think that's a legitimate thing to do.
I mean, maybe the math doesn't work out, in which case maybe there's nothing UCB can do (short of turning into a standard comedy club, which I don't want), but I think these gripes are warranted, if only in a "Hey, we're all trying to be professional comedians here, how do we do that?" kind of way. Being critical is good and part of being better. I think that guy was a crank about it, but I like cranks, and am one. (Side note: If this show lost it's slot because he complained about UCB, that is crazy, assuming it sold tickets and was funny.) I dunno.
Maybe I think this is just worth talking about because I have complicated feelings towards UCB and like to pick at it with my tiny hands.
I stand corrected about the classes. Although, like 800 people audition every year for house teams and if each of them takes even one class a year, that's some scrilla right? Like, enough to pay for 12 teams or whatever to practice 2 hours a week? Maybe not, now that I think about it.
For the record, while I have seen and been in bad improv shows at UCB, I don't think the improv shows there are generally bad. In fact, they're generally really good! I also like that UCB shows are affordable and should stay that way? So maybe I'm a liar and a hypocrite. I have a weird brain. I need a drink already.
As someone who also has complicated feelings about UCB, stand-up vs. improv, the NYC comedy community, etc., I feel complicated(ly?) about this too. On the one hand, yes, that is UCB's policy. Obviously, they wouldn't be able to charge so little for shows if every one of their performers were getting paid. If big draw names who regularly perform at comedy clubs don't want to not get paid, they shouldn't perform at the Beast. I think Todd Barry feels similarly to Kurt and therefore doesn't perform at UCB's paid stand-up shows. I think if I were a big name comedian and people were attending the show to see me, I would feel the same. The fact that the Beast wants to be a hub for stand-up as well as improv is going to cause some friction since stand-up and improv work very differently. Nate has been really supportive of the mic I co-run there and I know he wants stand-up to be part of the scene there. Some of the rest of the staff and community seem used to the place as an improv theater and so I think we're all still trying to figure out how to make that transition in a positive, we're-all-trying-to-do-comedy-here way.
The thing I have more of a problem with is the show getting kicked off the schedule because they "couldn't control" what one of their comedians said. I have never seen this happen with improv or sketch. I have watched improv shows where a group of 8 straight, white, able-bodied men impersonated women, gays, racial minorities, the developmentally disabled, etc. in the most closed-minded, stereotypical way possible. (To be fair, I do think in recent years, UCB has taken many steps towards being more diverse and that this rarely happens at the highest level of improv.) I found these far more offensive than anything Kurt said and I don't think any of them were kicked off the schedule or asked to no longer perform at the theater. But I was okay with that because comedy is about pushing boundaries and being able to say the things onstage we might not otherwise have license to say. Sometimes people make mistakes and say things that don't mesh with the "message of the theater" or don't sit well with certain people's sensibilities. If they get laughs, they keep going. If not, they usually back off from it. But it does seem crazy to me that what you say could get not just you, but the entire show you're on, booted from the venue.
Mostly, I think it's fucked that improvisers and stand-up comics have so much weird animosity towards each other. There is terrible improv and terrible stand-up. Neither of those are reasons to dislike the entire art form. We're all trying. Work hard. Be nice to each other. Quit giving attitude to people just because they're taking a different path than yours. Talent and goodness will rise to the top no matter what medium you're using (except mime).
If this post gets my mic kicked off the UCB lineup, remember me fondly. Soylent green is people!!
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EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State cross country program will host the 24th annual Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational on Friday, Sept. 13. The meet will be held at Forest Akers East Golf Course with college races to begin at 12 p.m. with the women's 6K race, followed by the men's 8K race at 12:35 p.m. The high school and middle school races will follow, as over 5,000 athletes will compete throughout the day.
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He recorded this song before his stroke but reports are claiming that he should be singing by next year.
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Becoming his sport's youngest triple champion would have earned Sebastian Vettel Person of the Week honours here at xinmsn any time.
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The Formula One racer steps aside, at least in our eyes, for cricket great Ricky Ponting, who this week announced his retirement from Tests.
"I know I have given cricket my all, it's been my life for 20 years. There's not much more I could give," Australia's most successful captain said at a press conference.
Current skipper Michael Clarke was close to tears at the event, after being told of mentor Ponting's decision right before it.
"He did so much the world never saw.
"The time he gives his team-mates, the advice he offers, the help he gives you at training. He picks you up when you are down, he gives you a kick up the backside when you need a kick up the backside.
"As a leader I learnt a lot from him. The one thing that sticks in the front of my mind is that Punter always said to me you've got to make sure you're leading from the front and scoring plenty of runs.
"He made it clear that was the easiest way to earn the respect of your team-mates," Clarke wrote in a newspaper column.
Tributes have poured in from all corners, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
The man he replaced as captain, the legendary Steve Waugh, also wrote, "He was utterly dedicated to improving himself as a cricketer and he was always pretty much the first to training and the last to leave."
Ponting ties his predecessor's Australian-record 168 appearances in his final Test today, and it must be to his credit that he is putting the country above the personal milestone of overtaking Waugh.
Having already been dropped from the ODI and Twenty20 squads, 'Punter' admitted his recent form dictated his decision to end 17 years of Test cricket.
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The Phillies went an ugly 4-14 between June 12 and July 2. Near the end of June, manager Charlie Manuel held a team meeting and told the team they weren't playing as well as they are capable of playing. They are now. They go into the All-Star break on a monster tear, winners of five in a row and nine of their last ten. They have outscored their opponents 66-27 in their last ten games.
The Phillies are getting fantastic and timely hitting and great pitching from a large number of sources. They've gotten their All-Star left fielder back from the DL. They've seemingly gotten their all-everything shortstop back from wherever he had been for most of the first half of the year.
They sure look like a team with a good chance to make another run deep into the playoffs.
The three biggest issues facing the team as they head to the second half of the season as I see them are these: First, and most importantly, the starting pitching has been very good recently but is going to need an upgrade. Second, Brad Lidge just isn't right. He pitches badly regularly. Sometimes it costs the Phillies are sometimes it doesn't. And finally, the catching situation just isn't very good. The Phillies surely have enough hitting on the team to overcome it, but they've let Chris Coste go and right now it's looking like Carlos Ruiz and Paul Bako are going to carry the load the rest of the way. Neither of them is hitting much at all.
The Phillies head to the All-Star break at 48-38 after sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game set. They've won five in a row and are in first place in the NL East. They're four games ahead of the second-place Marlins and six ahead of the third-place Braves. The Mets are 6 1/2 back.
The Phillies won game one 3-2 behind a great start by Blanton. Blanton gave up a solo homer to Garrett Jones in the top of the first. Werth hit a two-run double in the bottom of the third and that was it for the scoring. Blanton exited with one out in the eighth win a man on second, but Romero came in and set the Pirates down. After Romero got the first out of the ninth, Lidge came in and gave up a two-out homer to Brandon Moss before striking out Delwyn Young to end the game.
The Phillies won game two in nearly impossible fashion. Down 7-3 going into the bottom of the ninth, Stairs led off the frame with a home run. Howard delivered a one-out grand slam that tied the score at 7-7. Ibanez followed with a double then Werth was walked to set up the double-play. Feliz reached on an infield single to load the bases and Bako singled to left to give the Phils an 8-7 win. Hamels got roughed up in the game, giving up five runs in the first two innings. A weak top of the seventh from Durbin in which he gave up a hit and two walks and got just one out led to two more Pittsburgh runs.
The Phils got a grand slam from Feliz in a five-run first inning and another great start from Happ as they won game three 5-2.
More good pitching from the Phillies in the series. They threw 27 innings over three games with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.07 ratio. They gave up just 23 hits and six walks over 27 innings. They did allow six home runs in the three games, however, which is too many.
The starting pitching was better than the pen in the set. Blanton and Happ both made very good starts with Hamels hit hard in game two. As a group they threw to a 3.10 ERA with an 0.89 ratio in 20 1/3 innings. They allowed four home runs, three of which were given up by Hamels, but walked just three.
Blanton started game one and allowed a run over 7 1/3 innings on four hits and a walk. His ERA was 7.11 after his start against the Reds on May 21. Since then he's allowed more than three runs in a start once in nine outings and has brought his ERA down to 4.44.
Hamels struggled in game two. He allowed five runs over six innings on seven hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out seven. He allowed three home runs in the first two innings. After the first two innings he allowed just two hits, both doubles, over the next four frames. Hamels goes into the break with an ugly 4.87 ERA. He has a 7.06 ERA over his last four starts. He isn't walking anyone, just four walks over 21 2/3 innings in his last four starts, so his ratio in those outings is a less terrible 1.43.
Happ went seven innings in game three, allowing a single run on four hits and two walks. He has just been awesome in the first half of the season. He lowered his ERA on the year to 2.90 with yesterday's outing and has thrown to a 1.17 ratio. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start in any of his last five outings. His walk rate is too high for the season, but over his last four outings he's gone 30 innings and walked four hitters. That's 1.2 per nine innings.
The numbers for the pen weren't good for the series. 5.40 ERA with a 1.65 ratio over 6 2/3 innings. Lidge gave up a run in game one. Durbin pitched badly in game two and was charged with two runs. Romero gave up a home run late in game three.
Romero entered game one in the top of the eighth with one out and a man on second, the Phillies up 3-1. He got two ground balls to leave the runner stranded. He came back to start the ninth and got lefty Adam LaRoche for the first out before Lidge came in to pitch to righty Andy LaRoche.
Romero also pitched the ninth inning yesterday with the Phils up 5-2. He gave up a leadoff homer to lefty Garrett Jones and got the next three. It's the only run Romero has given up over his last seven appearances. He rarely gives up home runs to lefties — he came into the game having given up 11 against them for his career. They had slugged .290 against him for his career.
Eyre entered game one with one in the top of the seventh, the bases loaded and the Phils down 5-3 to pitch to Garrett Jones. He walked Jones. 6-3. Then he got Ryan Doumit to hit what should have been a home-to-first double-play ball to third, but Dobbs booted it. Dobbs recovered in time to get one out at first, but another run scored to make it 7-3. Eyre got the next batter to pop to Utley to end the frame.
He came back to pitch the eighth inning and gave up a one-out triple to Andy LaRoche. He kept Pittsburgh off the board, though, getting the next hitter to pop to the catcher and then getting the pitcher to ground to first. Working around the one-out triple didn't look like much at the time given that the Phils were down four late, but it turned out to be important when the Phils mounted a huge rally in the ninth.
Park did not pitch in the series after throwing 43 pitches against the Reds on Thursday.
Durbin started the seventh inning of game two with the Phillies down 5-3 and having just gotten back into the game with three runs in the bottom of the sixth. The first two men he faced reached on a single and a walk before a ground out. With men on first and third and one down, he walked Freddy Sanchez to load the bases. Eyre came in to pitch to the lefty Jones.
Walker pitched the ninth in game two with the Phils down 7-3. He allowed a two-out single, but got Doumit to pop to Feliz to end the frame.
Madson pitched the eighth inning yesterday with the Phillies up 5-1. He gave up a double and a soft single in the frame but kept the Pirates off the board with the help of a base-running mistake from McCutchen. With two outs and men on first and third, Sanchez flew to right and Werth doubled McCutchen off of first to set the Pirates down.
Madson hasn't been charged with a run in his last five appearances, allowing just two hits and no walked over 5 2/3 innings. He hasn't walked a hitter since June 30, which was six appearances ago.
Lidge entered game one in the top of the ninth with one out and the Phils up 3-1. He struck out Andy LaRoche for the first out and had Moss down 1-2, but Moss homered to right to cut the Phillies lead to 3-2. Jack Wilson was next and he singled. Lidge got behind pinch-hitter Delwyn Young 3-0, but came back to strike him out swinging 3-2 to end the game.
The bullpen gets a long rest before they will need to pitch again.
The Phillies scored 16 runs in the three-game series.
Rollins was 3-for-10 with two doubles and three walks in the series. He goes into the break hitting 229/287/355. 14-for-his-last-42 with ten walks and seven extra-base hits. He's hitting 378/500/578 in July.
Victorino went 4-for-12 with two doubles. 309/375/464. 400/464/600 in July.
Utley was 5-for-11 with a walk. 313/430/573 for the year.
Howard was 3-for-7 with an enormous home run in game two. Four RBI and five walks in the series. 257/341/529 for the year. Nine walks in his last 17 at-bats.
Werth went 1-for-9 with a double, three walks and two RBI. He's at 263/371/513.
Feliz's grand slam yesterday gave the Phillies all the offense they would need to win the game. 3-for-9 with a double and a home run in the series. Dobbs started game two at third. Feliz is at 293/338/418 for the season.
Mayberry started in left in game one. He was 0-for-4 in the series to drop his line to 184/231/469. 1-for-his-last-24 with 12 strikeouts.
Bako caught the first two games of the series and continues to see his role with the team expand. He had a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth in game two. 2-for-8 in the series. He's hitting just 214/267/250 for the year.
Ruiz started yesterday and was 0-for-3. 235/335/367 on the season. 3-for-his-last-22.
Bruntlett's first half has been a disaster. He didn't play against the Pirates and is hitting 139/207/208 for the year.
Ibanez started games two and three in left field. He went 2-for-9 with two doubles and an RBI. 309/367/649 for the year. If he slugs .649 all season long it would be a career-high.
Dobbs started at third in game two. 0-for-2 with an RBI in the series. 269/311/463 on the year. He's hitting .344 in July after hitting .342 in June.
Stairs was 1-for-1 in the series with a game two home run in the ninth inning. He is hitting 283/434/517 on the year.
This says that Pedro Martinez will fly to Philadelphia today for a physical.


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Original Joe's - San Francisco
- Address:
601 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94133Neighborhood:
North Beach
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Original Joe's - San Francisco
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.originaljoessf.com/
- Phone: 4157754877x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm
- Payment Options:
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
A word from Original Joe's - San Francisco
Original Joe's is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for 75 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Continued
Original Joe's is the oldest of all existing Joe's restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the "Joe's Concept". With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe's has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
Original Joe's is the oldest of all existing Joe's restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the "Joe's Concept". With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe's has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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- Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
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Original Joe's - San Francisco reviews from OpenTable diners
257 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.4
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelEnergetic
neighborhood gem (158)good for groups (120)vibrant bar scene (116)great for lunch (110)special occasion (109)hot spot (88)fit for foodies (81)great for brunch (69)kid-friendly (50)notable wine list (47)romantic (41)late-night find (36)great for outdoor dining (26)scenic view (9)Show More
- Fabulous foodJanrcVIPDined on 9/20/2014Eggplant parmesian excellence. Sole piccata perfection. Great service. Noise level is energetic but not overpowering. We will happily return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved itJimmyJamesDined on 9/19/2014Will be back when we're in SF again! We really loved it. Good & service both great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A regular place for yearsOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/18/2014This wonderful restaurant has provided wonderful food for years. I always enjoy the food and never go out hungry.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Big Nite OutTaylorDined on 9/14/2014OJ's is the spot for a special occasion - it's definitely lost the patina that you'd find at their old place in the Tenderloin - in their new location the place is clean and spiffy and neat but the character of the food, the overall appearance of the wait staff and the menu choices feel like nothing's changed. We had an 8:00 reservation but got there early (6:30) and they were able to seat our party of 6 after only a few minutes. Would go back in a heartbeat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- always a delitepsalazarDined on 9/11/2014As always, our food was delicious, the service perfect, and the people watching a blast. We often eat there before heading to the theater. The risotto special was amazing.Special Features:
- First Class North Beach DiningJoeCDined on 9/10/2014Original Joe's is truly a North Beach dining experience! The food is superb but not for the economy minded. The stunningly served crab cake appetizer was 15 dollars and my perfectly done NY Steak was 40 dollars. The service was excellent although our server was taxed to the max trying to attend to all her tables. The noise level is extremely high and there are no quiet corners! I was treating a friend to his birthday dinner and this is an outstanding place to take someone for that special occasion. Although I was lucky enough to secure a street parking space, it is rare but valet parking is available. Without question, I would highly recommend Original Joe's to all. It was a great dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to experience.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/10/2014Flew to San Francisco for our 37th anniversary. Great atmosphere, great service and great food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CoopCoopVIPDined on 9/10/2014It's all the best. Try the Joe's Special w/mushrooms for a real treat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 10 Stars For ORIGINAL JOE'SSanFranFoodieVIPDined on 9/10/2014This place rocks with the finest attentive and kindest service! Food is consistently big fresh well cooked really original Italian food! I love dining here for biz lunches - imagine 2 of us in a booth for 5! They spoil us and everybody. Will be back soon for an amazing Crab Louie and give me a platter of the Wednesday ox tails special! YAYSpecial Features:
- Fantastic restaurant.Richam79Dined on 9/8/2014Original Joe's came recommended in a Frommer's guide which we were using to find our way around San Francisco whilst on our honeymoon there from the UK. The restaurant exceeded our expectations. We booked a table midweek via open table but arrived at the restaurant early so that we could sample the bar atmosphere. The barman was friendly, knowledgable and made us feel really welcome and the cocktails were delicious. The restaurant however was even better. Our waiter (Kevin?) was great and couldn't have been be more helpful. As a vegetarian he even offered some off menu dishes so I had spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil which was plentiful and delicious. You must visit here and you will not be disappointed. Just go!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Classic SF jointOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/5/2014Great food/ambiance. All around great spot. The owners really care that everyone enjoy themselves.I would recommend this to a friend.
- wonderful!nativespecialtyDined on 9/4/2014Being a native (78 years) I have not been to Joe's for quite some time and brought a friends with me since he doesn't know SF that well. The maitre 'd was exceptional and gave us very good seats as well. The steaks were a little on the High price side. Liked the idea of no salad and the raviolis were superb. Also our waiter was very attentive and accommodation. Enjoyed what I saw of SF but still wouldn't want to live there again. I live in Windsor now and love the hot weather.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FoodessVIPDined on 9/2/2014The Spaghetti and Meatballs dish was excellent.. 3 nice, light and flavorful meatballs. Husband had Liver and Onions.. great bacon, large portion. Guest in our party had Joe's Special.. huge portion, and very tasty. The Butterscotch Pudding is outstanding!Special Features:
- Best Italian restaurantHbloverDined on 9/2/2014Arrive on time with a open table reservation. No problems was seated in a few while walking waited. Great food and service. Recommend and will repeat.Special Features:
- New OJs but still OJsjinazakiDined on 9/1/2014My 2nd visit to the new OJs. My guests loved the counter seats (less of them so they're more valuable IMO). The food is still great though I have to admit I miss the Runyonesque environment. Portions are still huge. Go to be overwhelmed. Nothing is subtle here. On balance, this is less than the sum total of the old OJs. The food suffers in context of the decor. The food needs to step up. The cacciatore, for example, had the unique addition of black olives. But not enough to contribute much in the way of flavor. The tomato and peppers were still overwhelming. Joe's Special works for late night or mid afternoon lunch but needs tweaking for dinner. The ravioli is still great though. Save some bread and meat sauce for sopping up at the end.Special Features:
- The Best!!FABULOUSVIPDined on 8/31/2014I am not a tourist and we frequent this restaurant. We live in the East Bay so we must cross a bridge but it is worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wallyworldDined on 8/31/2014Let valet park our car. Arrived early for 7PM reservations and were seated within 5 minutes. Service was very professional but also very friendly. Had a great dinner and was informed by our waitress that our dinner had been paid for by our daughter-in-law (we knew that).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lewis F.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/31/2014We love comng to Original Joe's when we visit San Francisco. We were able to have seats watching the chefs prepare the food. Amazing the pace and activity. The food is always very good. Portions are large and staff is very friendly. Would highly recommend.Special Features:
- Lived Up To ExpectationsVenezia2Dined on 8/30/2014My friends and I celebrated a birthday lunch and we were anxious to try Original Joe's. We were not disappointed. We were graciously welcomed into the restaurant and our menu selections were excellent. Our shrimp salads were very fresh and quite filling. My only suggestion to our server would be to please be a little more generous with the coffee. We would have enjoyed a second cup of coffee. Other than that the food and service were very good!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Super!KarmichaelDined on 8/29/2014Wonderful evening with great friends with the best service. Great wine but wish they had a bigger or specialty drink list to offer. Again would and will recommend Joe's to my friends! Thanks!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice atmosphere---Poor serviceDinesoutalotVIPDined on 8/28/2014The food was OK. The service was terrible. We had to wait an hour to get our entrees from the time we ordered them, and we didn't order any appetizers or salads. It was so noisy it was hard to have a conversation with the person across the table.
- great italian grub in N. beachPickyDinerVIPDined on 8/28/2014Not many places to have good Italian food in North Beach but Original Joe's delivers. Yes it's a bit touristy but that can't be helped in this neighborhood. Prices are in a wide range for entrées. You can spend $40 or more but you can also dine well for $20.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014I booked a reservation here for my boyfriends birthday, not really sure what to expect out of this restaurant but man I have to say the food was great, our server was wonderful. I actually arrived 30 minutes late thinkig they would have me wait some time but no they sat my boyfriend and I right away. Would highly recommend it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food/serviceAdamDined on 8/22/2014Food & service were excellent with nice ambience. Only problem is parking around the area is very scarce, but we were very lucky aswe found one in front of the church, one block away, after 5 minutes lookin for spaceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific old standbyCharlesDined on 8/22/2014The new packaging - all new fixtures, solidly traditional decor - is comfortably clubby, and the food is club-style, as well: generous helpings, Old San Francisco recipes. Service varies from warm to merely efficient, but always professional. Prices match the big, overflowing plates.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First Visit503PegDined on 8/21/2014On a recent family visit to San Francisco, Joe's was recommended by a friend. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious, great service and wonderful ambiance. It's a bustling and popular restaurant and one we would visit again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MangiaDined on 8/20/2014We took out of town friends and they loved the food and ambiance.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch ExperiencepingVIPDined on 8/20/2014After 76 years of perfecting the recipes, the food, wine and service reflect the professional, practiced approach to traditional Italian, Every dish was just slightly undersauced from the arancini, pasta, salad to the sand dabs. The understated touch left your tastebuds wanting more. Finishing with the Bombolini was perfection revisited.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WineVetVIPDined on 8/19/2014Classic San Francisco dining. Professional service with a warm welcome and smooth, veteran servers. The menu is varied and balanced with classics and modern dishes. The cocktails are creative and a bargain for this city. A good value for a restaurant of this caliber.Special Features:
- Wonderful diningOpenTable Diner Since 2002Dined on 8/19/2014Perhaps the jewel of dining at "Original Joe's" is the sensitivity of the staff to the needs and comfort of the clients.Special Features:
- Birthday spotkittnkatsDined on 8/18/2014Dining at Original Joe's in North Beach gives you a sense that all is right with the world. Lively, ample servings, fab. cocktails, making every meal an occasion. Valet parking is definitely a bonus! How nice they were in delivering our car keys to our table at the end of the evening - we hadn't noticed that we had "closed" the place!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- travelmentor1VIPDined on 8/18/2014great spot and appreciated the wonderful table The food is reliable and always goodSpecial Features:
- Great dinnerKeithDined on 8/18/2014Went there this time for my daughters last dinner in the city before heading off to college. Her choice and again she chose OJ's....Just fantastic...food outstanding...service top notch..they even gave a extra dessert free because my wife asked how it was..Manager said I want you to try it. I grew up eating at the old OJ's...this one is a true icon restaurant. Can't wait for the new one to open in Westlake.Special Features:
- Loved the food and service!joeyluvsfoodDined on 8/15/2014Good food, friendly staff and wonderful ambience. What more could you ask for?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food & servicesteveVIPDined on 8/13/2014Our group have not been to Joe's in a few weeks. This time we brought a new member to the gang for the Ox Tails. The new person gave the Ox Tails the thumbs up. As usual the food and service was great. It's always good to see John Sr. and the staff.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- the "Cheers" of North BeachLAG1Dined on 8/13/2014I had been here before and my experience was pleasant. I returned and had lunch for one and everything was spot on from the hostess to the bartender, server and bus person as they were all warm, receptive and inviting throughout the meal, engaging me in conversation, etc. I had a Kamikaze cocktail that was made to perfection and I had the Orrechiette entree that was outstanding. I can say that as this is an Italian country style dish and they did a marvelous job of it and the portion was plentiful. Environment was like the "Cheers" of North Beach. This is the neighborhood I grew up in.:)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Sand Dabs in a long timeKennyDVIPDined on 8/12/2014Great lunch spot. Had the special of the day - sand dabs. Reminded me of old San Francisco. Cooked perfectly.Special Features:
- Yummy!familyof7Dined on 8/10/2014I had heard a lot about this restaurant and finally was able to try it with my family. The service was amazing! The food portions were large and very tasty. The menu has lots of different options. And again, the service was outstanding from everyone working there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JCSEDined on 8/10/2014Took our daughter on a weekend trip to San Francisco. Original Joe's was recommended to us on Friday evening. We went there for dinner and the food and service was so excellent we went back for lunch on Sunday prior to catching our flight back to Orange County.Special Features:
- Amazing!EastBayFoodieDined on 8/9/2014Have lived in SF since 1977 and had never been to Original Joe's. Recently a friend visited and asked that we have dinner at some place that was famous and had been in SF "forever ". It was a first for the whole group and beyond delightful. The wait staff are so accomodating and nice. The food was simply off the chart and we will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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by Ball State Athletics
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Months of preparation culminate Saturday at Noon for the Ball State cross country team when it approaches the start line for the 2013 Mid-American Conference Championship Meet hosted by Bowling Green at the Forrest Creason Golf Course in Bowling Green, Ohio.
The 6K meet is setting up to be one of the best in recent memory as three MAC squads appear in the top 10 of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Regional Rankings with three-time defending race champion and seventh-ranked Toledo leading the pack.
In its only 6K meet so far this season, Ball State placed third out of four teams at the season-opening IPFW Invitational (Sept. 7) with five runners posting career-best efforts.
In its second meet of the year, seven BSU runners posted career-best efforts at the Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener at a shortened 5K event at BGSU's Forrest Creason Golf Course. Five of those career-best efforts still stand, while seven Ball State runners have season-best efforts from the race.
Ball State's top runner entering the 2013 MAC Championships is junior Courtney Edon (New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine) who owns the Cardinals' top 5K (18:35.35) and 6K (23:12.28) times this season.
At last year's league meet, hosted by Buffalo at the Beaver Island State Park, the Cardinals' top five runners combined for an average 6K time of 23:15.0 and posted a combined score of 267.
Edon is Ball State's top returning active runner from last year's league meet, as she placed 45th in the event with a career-best 6K time of 22:49.4.
The only other active returning runner from last season's league meet is Edon's twin sister Caitlynn Edon (New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine) who finished 78th with a career-best effort of 24:14.5.Ball State Cross Country Career-Best 5K / 6K Times
Courtney Edon - 18:25.2 at Ball State Invite (10/5/12) / 22:49.4 at 2012 MAC Championship (10/27/12)
Katelyn DeVries - 18:29.7 at Ball State Invite (10/5/12) / 22:16 at Great Lakes Regional (11/9/12)
Jordan Timmons - 18:58.35 at Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener (9/13/13) / 23:46.39 at IPFW Invite (9/7/13)
Danielle Dahl - 18:58.57 at Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener (9/13/13) / 24:07.08 at IPFW Invite (9/7/13)
Caitlynn Edon - 19:02.05 at Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener (9/13/13) / 24:14.5 at 2012 MAC Championship (10/27/12)
Madelyn Webster - 19:05.7 at Greater Louisville Classic (10/1/11) / 24:47.3 at Ball State Invitational (10/14/11)
Ericka Rinehart - 19:09.68 at Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener (9/13/13) / 23:53.40 at IPFW Invite (9/7/13)
Becca Kropf - 21:12.92 at #JennaStrong Fall Classic (10/18/13) / 27:25.48 at IPFW Invite (9/7/13)
Jordan Jenkins – 22:58.61 at #JennaStrong Fall Classic (10/18/13) / 29:48.27 at IPFW Invite (9/7/13)
Ashley Schmidgall - 24:41.63 at Mel Brodt Collegiate Opener (9/13/13)


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Oh Dear One, may these scraps of paper and bits of metal serve as symbols of our deep desire for your Love to transform our time, effort, and substance into works of creative compassion for each other,read more
Watch mountain shadows run
Allelujia! Amen!
Clouds gilded by the sun
Allelujia! Amen!
Hear tumbling water sing
Birds calling on the wing
So I thought I'd check out some Christian communities where I thought I might perhaps fit in. I attended Quaker meetings for awhile, and while there is much to be said for simplicity and silence, I need more stimulation. So I thought I'd check out this mainline Protestant church, where I'd find a more familiar structure, including hymns and a sermon. Here are some thoughts after visiting this particular congregation twice…read more
I believe in God.
(Except when I don't.)
When others tell me who God is,
I'm believing not so much.
When I kiss my daughters goodnight,
my belief is overwhelming.
"you who delight me" is in two parts:
poems of love—secular and spirited writing about people, places and events; and
words of spirit and faith—inclusive language, contemporary liturgies for individual contemplation and progressive faith communities.
Before the Beginning,
The Egg,
Simply, infinitely being,
Unimpeded, and
The Word.
Why may the majority of scholars be right, that the Bible is not a reliable book of history, although much of its historical sections are indeed based on actual events and real places in the larger picture?read more
The problem with being an atheist
is the lack
of imagination.
It was never fully hidden but now, for sure, the tendency of religious institutions to quash doubt and keep it under wraps has succumbed to an end-around play. People can connect cross-country and around the world, and do so anonymously if they want! This is a big, big help to many. It is only one expression of a broad and accelerating shift in the way religion and spiritual life are viewed and practiced.read more
The battle for growth is not just conceptual or "spiritual." It is also practical – monetary, social, interpersonal, etc. "Culture wars" and the growth boundaries they often represent, are not separate from practical issues like making a living and social relationships but are intertwined with them. It is similar with religious and other belief systems.read more
Second, both Albert's sought a grand theory. Einstein, a "theory of everything" or the "unified field theory" of physics; Schweitzer the common, most basic ethic for all cultures and humanity. He felt he had discovered it while pondering and traveling (at the key point of insight, on a river amid a herd of hippopotamuses at sunset. One is again reminded of Einstein's insights sometimes coming amid his imaginary "thought experiments"). The by-then double-doctor (PhD, MD), Schweitzer, reports he had been pondering and writing notes, "….struggling to find the elementary and universal concept of the ethical that I had not discovered in any philosophy…" Then, quite suddenly, "… there flashed upon my mind, unforeseen and unsought, the phrase : "Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben" ["Reverence for Life"]. The iron door had yielded. The path in the thicket had become visible."read more
If the new "Papa Francisco" (has a nice ring, huh?) can inspire us all, Catholic or not, to greater dedication to the Gospel of Jesus he will have bolstered our faith (in God and/or humanity) and created a better world. (In this I think the non-religious can be included as well, if they are willing…. I'm not at all far from them myself.)read more


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As the adventure progresses, we integrate the participants as assistants in the tour. The first rappel consist a 50 feet, not vertical waterfall. In this waterfall, we explain all the basics and techniques of rappelling. All rappelling stations, have a canyon guide in the bottom, doing "bottom belay", that consist in a case of a slip or an error made by the participant, the guide put little tension on the rope, and the descending device on the participant, will stop immediately. The guide is grabbing the rope at all times and giving pointers. He's also the first one to go down.
The Second rappel, is a 80 foot descend, vertical, that ends on a cold 20 feet of water. If you bring cameras, we can shoot pictures of you during the tour!
After the second rappel, we begin canyoneering down river, passing obstacles, like: down climbing from big rock, jumping in to water, short swims. The principal rule, when walking in the river thru wet stones, you have to be very careful about slippery stones. If the stone is very obscure or greener, is possible it will be as slippery as soap. Always check first to avoid falls.
The third rappell, is a 60 foot waterfall. It is a intense rappel, because of the current of the water facing you, but it is a lot of fun. If you prefer, you can use the down river left, for a drier rappel.
After this rappel, we take a break for a light lunch, pictures, anecdotes, etc.
The 4th rappel is a 25 foot, easy one, then 2 waterfall jumps. 4-8 feet each, before getting to the famous all you can rappell waterfall. It is a 35 foot rappel, that ends in a 25 foot of cold water. If you prefer, you can walk up, to do it as many times you want. There is also a section, where you can jump from 15-20ft high! We call it, all you can rappelling waterfall, because it is the last part of the tour, at 5 minutes from the car.
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Zooey Deschanel has revealed she was unhappy growing up as she was bullied at school.
The star of Channel 4 sitcom New Girl appears on the cover of Allure magazine and revealed she wasn't always as popular as she is now.
Zooey revealed: "Girls spat in my face. People were so mean to me, I'd cry every day."
The 31-year-old actress is now a Hollywood star, but she confessed she still doesn't like to risk reading mean things on the internet.
Zooey - who is currently divorcing her husband Benjamin Gibbard - likes to get out and about to cheer herself up after a break-up.
She said: "I'd probably just go get out of my house. If I'm sad, I listen to happy music."
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