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At 43 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. It was a little before Christmas in 2010. I found a lump in my right breast, and I'd had lumps before, so I wasn't overly worried, overly concerned. I had cystic breasts, so I kind of knew the procedure. They usually tell me "Cut back on your caffeine" and "Make sure you're getting enough sleep" and "Watch your stress level and see if it resolves on its own…" So I kind of knew from experience to do those things.
In March, it still hadn't gone away. In fact, it felt like it was getting larger, and nothing really changed around it, so I assumed I needed to go and get it checked. March 16, I had a doctor's appointment with a new doctor, and she felt it and just said, "It's worrisome. You should have an ultrasound."
Again, I'd had those before. The tech looked at my ultrasound very briefly, and then said she'd be right back and left the room. She went and talked to the radiologist, and when she came back into the room she said, "I got permission from the doctor. I can tell you're not really phased by this, but I think it's fair that we tell you we think it really is very worrisome for cancer. It has a lot of characteristics. We're fairly certain that it is cancer."
And then she showed me the ultrasound, and I could just see these big, red, angry splotches leaping off the screen. I thought, "Oh, dear, I'm in trouble."
So they did a mammogram, and then they did a biopsy and sent it to pathology. A few days later it came back, and it was breast cancer. And then things just moved really, really quickly.
I went to see the doctor on Monday morning, and he proceeded to set me with all the different tests that were going to be done. They said it looked like stage III, but they had to check the rest of my body to make sure it hadn't spread. So I had a PET scan.
That Friday, an hour before I was going to start chemo, the doctor walked in and said, "It has spread. It's in your spine, and there are a couple of lymph nodes that have it, and it's in your liver. So this changes everything." I went from being stage III to being stage IV practically overnight.
I was completely blindsided. It was the most completely overwhelming moment in my life. Everything slows down around you. Your world gets very, very small. the toughest thing for me in dealing with cancer has been having to face the fear over and over and over again. Every day it feels like you're walking with fear…so many unknowns that you have to face and figure out a way to get yourself through.
That still stands true today. I'm a little bit more comfortable with the fear, but it never really leaves you.
For the most part, my boys took it in stride, though at times I see glimmers of how it affects them. They don't want to be very far away from me. Neither one of them is very excited to go to a sleep over at a friend's house. Sometimes I'll wake up and I'll have both boys in my bedroom, sleeping on the floor, just to be sure that they wake up and I'm still there. There's an overly protective, very sensitive compassion that's been building in the two of them.
We don't talk about the gravity of the situation. We just try to live fully in every moment that we're given, and that's what we're really trying to impress upon them. Life is about the now, and let's just have our best day today, as none of us are promised tomorrow.
I also started a blog – The Westra World – so I could document their lives because I wasn't very good at doing baby books, and I'm not a scrapbooker, so I started writing the story of our life. I didn't realize that it might be something more valuable in hindsight. I have definitely included my cancer journey in my blog and have been very open about that. It's been very well received. It's a little overwhelming at times, but we feel very grateful of the abundance that's come into our lives.
I've faced being told that I'm terminal, that breast cancer will be what will take my life. And if you can look at me and tell me, "we think we now have a cure for that, and that you might die of old age" …it would mean everything to me.
It's going to take our research dollars to go to researchers who are looking for the cure. We spend a lot of money and a lot of time on awareness. I think we're all aware of cancer. I think what we really need is put our funding behind the researchers that are out there looking for the cure. We have to find a cure. We have to make it stop.
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Exposed vs. Painted Brick Walls
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Brick is beautiful. There are those who love a warm red exposed brick wall and those who prefer the gallery-style look of white brick walls, but we feel that both looks are lovely. Whether left untouched or painted, brick's pocked and variegated texture adds depth to a space.
For examples from both sides of the aisle, we searched the Apartment Therapy archives. The painted brick spaces tend to feel more modern, while the exposed brick ones have a weathered charm. Which do you prefer?
• 1 Kimberly and Josh's Loft in Transition
• 2 Michael and Anna's Rustic Modern Loft
• 3 A Modern Rustic Apartment in Barcelona
• 4 Richard Takes Downtown
• 5 Jason Weinbeck's Mid Century Frugal Fix Up
• 6 The Post Family's Art Loft
• 7 Arthur's Long-Distance Loft
• 8 Andreas' Greektown Loft
• 9 Jason's Lofty View
• 10 Loft Ideas from Colorama
• Beautiful Brick Walls
• Look! Glazed and Painted Brick
• How To: Remove Paint from Brick
• Good Questions: Help Us Paint Our Exposed Brick?
• Whitewashed Brick Walls
Photos: Heather Blaha, Evan Thomas, Destination BCN, Richard Kuchinsky, Jason Weinbeck / Greg Jansen, Sarah Coffey, Evan Thomas, Andreas Larsson, Jason, Colorama
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Thanks for this post, Sarah! I've been debating about whether or not I should paint the brick in my kitchen white. Leaning towards not now... thanks!
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I love brick, it's one of the many things I miss about NYC apartments. Thanks for sharing.
I have heard that it is bad to paint brick (can cause it to crumble). Any truth to this?
god, i love brick, both painted and unpainted. too bad our condo has none and i think it'd be pretty cheesy to put in some fake "character" brick.
i love the floors in the colorama loft!
Polish chick...hi....i installed the fake "character" bricks you referenced. I made them by hand...it is nearly impossible to tell they are not the standard bricks....cheesy it is not.
I have brick walls in my bedroom and love them! Initially I didn't know how I could soften them up without painting them white, but I found these gorgeous lace window treatments that add a little bit of sweetness to the rawness. Great post!
I'm really loving the look of that partial drop metal pressed ceiling in the second photo. I bet the light that reflects off of that at night is amazing.
i swoon for brick. unpainted if it is nice (just distressed and discolored enough) and in good condition. though i do love the look and texture of the painted white brick with a nice wood floor.
I like brick either unpainted or painted...it always has a rustic textural charm.
IslanDdan, how did you make the bricks?? I'd love to try that; I've been wanting some brick in our house and the fake stuff I've seen looks really, really fake.
I love both painted and not. In a smaller space the dark red bricks can be overwhelming, and by painting them white it really opens up a space. But in a large loft space the natural brick looks amazing and adds some nice warm tones to an industrial space.
It seems like such a travesty to be the first to paint perfectly nice brick. I can understanding changing the color if it's already been painted, but it seems like such bad karma to be the first! Bricks are like Blue Jeans, they go with everything, no one notices their color because they are neutral. Plus, it would just be too hard to change them back to natural. I also am curious about what sciteach said about painting causing brick to crumble easier.
well, islandan, if what you say is true, then perhaps my dream could become a reality. please do give a tutorial. our condo is modern and airy enough that it could totally pull off a brick wall, but all the fakes i've seen were very obvious. i'm all ears!
An old boyfriend had his bed up against an unpainted brick wall, like the 3rd photo. There was always brick grit in the bed. It would even fall on us while we were sleeping. I would have painted that sucker in a heartbeat.
Unpainted bricks are good.
i guess white brick is better than white drywall, but i far prefer unpainted, though sealed, brick. i think its a great look.
i've created faux bricks for clients and i think it turns out pretty nice.
here's one wall i did:
its possible to get it pretty naturalistic using just matte paint and a texture medium.
A friend of mine just painted their fireplace brown... I don't know what she was thinking because it was so nice before!!! I agree, totally fine to change a color of already painted brick but man, i'd hate to be the first one... it'd have to be in pretty bad shape or something!
We paint our floor to ceiling fireplace metallic blue, and I love it.
It depends. I generally prefer leaving brick unpainted if it's in good shape, but sometimes that just doesn't work for a space.
Exposed brick is so gorgeous - warm and textural. Some of the painted brick looks nice too, but I don't think I'd do it.
It's not that I think painted brick necessarily looks "bad," but when I see it and then think how it would've looked if left unpainted, the unpainted version always strikes me as more attractive. I am jealous of anyone with exposed unpainted brick. When I see or hear of someone painting exposed brick, my heart breaks a little. Especially because once the paint is on there, I don't think you can ever get it off.
I think they both look great. I think if my next purchase had exposed brick, I would keep it exposed for a time, paint it, then, eventually, sand blast it to expose some of the brick behind the paint.
As others have mentioned, it really depends on the space, whether it needs more light, etc.
It is sort of the same as natural wood color. If it hasn't been painted already, don't! But I agree, even painted brick has it's charm.
I like both.
I really hate exposed brick for some reason. We have exposed brick, it's just on the outside of the house. What's so special? I'd definitely paint it if I ended up with a home with it for some reason. I wouldn't really consider #5 an exposed brick "wall", just a fireplace-lots from that time period did lots of brick.
STH and Polish Chick -- my way. Purchase the molds from ebay(Old Worlde Stone...excuse the plug for them) I bought the antique molds. Purchase MORTAR cement, the one without the pebbles. purchase the coloring at Lowes OR you can purchase with the kit on Ebay. Recipe is Cement Water Colorant. Spray molds with Pam, or other spray oil. Fill molds with your cement and tap tap tap to remove air bubbles. Cover for 24, preferably 48 hours, and then uncover and turn over the molds to release your treasure. Install tiles using exaggerated spacing. Grout spaces using imperfect method. Don't worry about getting the coloring right, when you seal, and you will need to seal them on the wall, the sealant will pull colors from the bricks and spread them out. grout will also take on darker color so it looks old. I have a complete mixture of red, skin, brown, black and terracotta bricks but when I poly'd them they all blended beautifully as if it was meant to be. I did two walls...probably cost about $200 total.
This page has a little info on the harm painting exterior brick:

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Frugal Flowers: How To Choose Flowers at the Supermarket
We're no professionals when it comes to flower-arranging, but here a few more tips on choosing the best grocery store blooms to bring your arrangements to life.
I'll deconstruct the arrangement above, which is sitting on my dining room table this week. This was a slightly more expensive splurge on my part, since the roses were a bit more pricey than the flowers I usually buy. But they were so beautiful I couldn't pass them up, and the cost of the entire arrangement was still only about $16. Actually, I got three arrangements for that price; I have two smaller bunches in other spots.
This isn't the only way to buy flowers, of course; sometimes I love a simple arrangement of just one sort of flower. But this is how I approach a slightly more involved arrangement.
1. Avoid the pre-mixed grocery store bouquets. It's fun to break up these bouquets into smaller arrangements, but I find that the pre-made grocery store bouquets are often less fresh. They seem to wilt faster. Also, they are usually padded with a great deal of unnecessary greenery. I just like to pick out my own single varieties, unless there is something really extraordinary in one of those pre-made bouquets. It's rare, though.Finding such complementary elements at the grocery store was a lucky accident; each of those elements complements and balances the others. Well, at least in my opinion. Flower arranging is deeply personal; I believe you should do it to suit yourself and not some arbitrary standard of design principles. This is my personal style: something very pretty and romantic with greenery next to something offbeat and even slightly ugly to set it off. I'm a big fan of loose, casual arrangements with a touch of something weird or exotic; I like to work in some negative space.
2. Choose the most beautiful flower you can find. This can be anything you think is beautiful. Crimson roses? Fragrant freesia? Blowsy ranunculus? Pick out the focal point, the flower you want to look at all week. In my case, it was these old-fashioned roses, creamy with just a blush of pink. They were so different from the usual over-colored and oversized roses I usually see that they caught my eye instantly.
3. Look for the freshest bunch. Avoid any flowers that are fully open. Look out for slimy stems, brown leaves, or wilting petals. I passed up a couple bunches that were already open and found a large bunch that still had some time left.
4. Find something green. I wanted to offset these roses with something green and interesting. Roses are very conventional, and as lovely as they are, I wanted to play them up with an interesting piece of greenery. I chose this variegated pittosporum, which is hardy and long-lived. It also had just the right shade of cream in its leaves to complement the roses.
5. Find something spiky, edgy, or slightly offbeat. These roses made me think of hothouse flowers, lush and romantic. I knew they would mass into a tight, creamy bundle of petals, with the greenery as background for their pale colors. That could have been enough, but I wanted one more piece to cut against the romanticism and provide contrast. I chose a bundle of Safari Sunset -- another hardy grocery store staple that is exotic and interesting. Its burgundy color, however, beautifully complements the pale pink roses, and its shape is echoed by the sprays of pittosporum. I tucked it into the sides and back of the arrangement, where it shoots off and draws the eye into negative space.
But all that's up to you, of course. We just recommend you do look for the best flowers you can, at the best prices that you can find, while still remembering this is a small price to pay for some real beauty in the darker evenings of winter.
Oh, and when you get your flowers home (which you should do as quickly as possible), dunk them in some water then follow these steps to keep your cut flowers looking fresh.
Related: Beautiful, Frugal Flowers: 3 Ways to Use White Carnations for Holiday Arrangements
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I recently noticed the discount flower bucket at Krogers. I have been getting a couple of different bouquets a week - for about $2.00 each. When I get home I separate them all out and put a few of each into different containers - oil and vinegar bottles, soup cans, tea pots - and put them all over the house. They last all week.
one note about buying fresh roses: squeeze the base of the flower, if it is firm, it still has a good amount of life in it. if it is squishy, pass on it, as it will most likely die in a few days.
so, for my seventh grade science project, I tested to see what keeps cut roses fresh the longest. my experiments determined that a bleach and sugar solution actually works the best: better than aspirin, pennies, lemon juice, sprite, etc., and even better than commercial flower preservatives (though I only tested one brand). use filtered water if you can. some other tricks I picked up:
- only cut the stems with a sharp knife. scissors will crush the capillaries that carry the water up through the flower.
- remove thorns on roses so they don't scratch each other as you arrange them. do this by gently pressing one side of the thorn with your thumb and they should pop right off at the joint. avoid cutting them off.
- don't choose flowers that are too tightly closed as they may never open.
- it's ok if the outer layer of petals are damaged. gently pull them out and the rest of the flower will be fine (florists do this all the time).
- avoid using floral frogs with spikes, as this mangles the base of the stem (the source of water for the flower)
I've found that trader joe's has amazing flowers for the price!
Love, love, love it. Stunning arrangement and photo.
Choosing hardier brands of flowers will give you a longer lasting bloom. I choose daisies(not gerber) and other chrysanthemums, as well as carnations, and if you have extra cash, orchids, all last a long time, and add cheer and color.
rooting hormone
i dip my cut flowers in rooting hormone. it's inexpensive, and the flower last for much longer. sometimes, i even get them to root and end up with a plant, and with a means of supporting themselves correctly, they last even longer still. by this point you just have to worry about water quality, and not letting the stem rot.
just dip the cut & wet end of the flower in some rooting hormone powder, and set it in the vase by a window.
I love flowers very much. on my own here also recommend this article How To Choose a Floral Bouquet: Helpful Hints - very interesting.
@foodefafa -Thanks for the great first hand research info! I'm off to Trader Joe today, will check out their flowers.
Carnations from Costco. Good balance of buds and flowers in the stages of opening. They lasted in my apartment for 2 weeks and made the place smell amazing!
they have great Daffodils, but be careful not to mix them with any other flower in an arrangement...their "sap" kills other flowers.


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Helen Glover brought a bit of Cornish weather — moist and breezy — with her when she arrived Friday morning at a rowing course that's nothing like the Eton lake where she collected a golden keepsake last summer. Unlike the River Charles, which is named after an English king, there are no curves and no bridges at Olympus, and only one other seatmate in her shell.
Heather Stanning, the other half of Great Britain's most famous rowing duet, is getting ready to go to Afghanistan for a six-month tour of duty with her other teammates, the ones who wear camo. So Glover is at loose ends this autumn, on the four-year road to Rio de Janeiro but without a chart. "I have no idea," she said. "I'm just going to go with the flow this year."


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PICS: SOMEONE CAUGHT THAT????? Lolong: The 'Jaws' of The Gator World
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How on EARTH did someone capture this monster?? Notice I said CAPTURE and not KILL. Yep. It's STILL BEING KEPT ALIVE in an "enclosure" somewhere. Didn't any of these people see Jurassic Park?? The stats: 21 feet long, 2,130 pounds and just in case you needed any other reasons to fear Lolong he's also suspected of being a "man eater". Talk about tempting fate. Pics below:
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I consider myself to be fairly tolerant of PDA. I may be a bitter singleton, but I still appreciate couples' desire to express their feelings in public. I don't think the occasional kiss is inappropriate, and I find handholding rather sweet.
I'm even willing to turn a blind eye when behavior borders on offensive. Case in point: when an overly affectionate couple joined me on one of Fireside's three-person couches last semester, I managed to ignore the roving hands and immerse myself in a book on campaign finance reform, a formidable challenge.
But throughout the course of the year, I have frequently witnessed one form of PDA so disturbing and inappropriate that I can no longer play Minnesota nice. I call it Caf booth cuddling.
You know you've seen it. Maybe it's at a busy weekday dinner, when you turn into a Caf booth enclave only to find a couple who've interpreted the dim lighting, scenic view and mild seclusion as an invitation to make up after a fight. But since Caf booth cuddling is not confined to the evening hours, you may have spent your breakfast across from a couple whose morning routine includes more than a bowl of Marshmallow Mateys. Like me, you may have found yourself feeling awkward, out of place and overly focused on eating your meal.
PDA in Caf booths can take many forms and I include a number of behaviors in the term cuddling. Lesser offenders are couples who sit next to each other on the booth side; however, even this can create an awkward situation for others eating nearby. As a friend pointed out, if youre sitting alone in a booth, without anyone to block your view, you have very few places to look other than at the couple directly across from you. Furthermore, I have to wonder about the couples who can't bear to be separated by a table for 15 minutes--if this is the case, there are issues in the relationship that need to be addressed.
Yet for some couples, literal cuddling in Caf booths is not enough; full-fledged make out sessions are preferred. Why couples choose to do this is beyond me. Those booths aren't that comfortable--what's wrong with the good, old-fashioned dorm room couch?
Aren't people embarrassed to be making out in such a public place? While booths provide an illusion of seclusion, they are visible from many angles. A friend told me about a couple two years ago who made out in a Caf booth nearly every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Apparently this couple believed the booth shielded them from view, yet as my friend and other diners unfortunately found out, it did not.
But the very worst of Caf booth PDA actually involves food one partner feeding it to another. I am fortunate enough to never have witnessed this behavior, but stories abound of couples who finger-feed each other at meal times. No one wants to see this. Please don't do it. Need I say more?
No doubt, Caf PDA is distracting and sometimes disgusting. But what troubles me most about it is the lack of respect it represents: whether they realize it or not, couples who regularly use booths to make out and more are disrespecting their peers.
Most people dont enjoy watching intense PDA, especially over a meal. Couples who engage in Caf booth cuddling ignore the wishes of friends, classmates, professors and visitors. Yes, people disturbed by PDA can avoid it, and sometimes that's the best option. But in the Caf, a public space frequented by many in the community, PDA is simply inappropriate. There is a time and a place for PDA, and 6:30 p.m. in the Caf isn't it.
So to any couples reading this article, I have but one request: please show a little restraint. As a friend so wisely put it, when you're in the Caf, eat food, not face.


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LASIK is eye surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea (the clear covering on the front of the eye) in order to improve vision and reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
For clear vision, the eye's cornea and lens must bend (refract) light rays properly, so that images are focused clearly on theretina. Otherwise, the images will be blurry.
This blurriness is referred to as a "refractive error." It is caused by a difference between the shape of the cornea (curvature) and the length of the eye.
LASIK uses an excimer laser (an ultraviolet laser) to precisely remove corneal tissue, giving it a new shape so that light rays are focused clearly on the retina. LASIK causes the cornea to be thinner.
LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to perform for each eye.
The only anesthetic used is eye drops that numb the surfaceof the eye. The procedure is done when you are awake, but you will get medicine to help you relax. LASIK may be done on one or both eyes during the same session.
LASIK involves creating a flap of corneal tissue which is then peeled back so that the excimer laser can reshape the corneal tissue underneath. The amount of tissue the laser will remove is calculated ahead of time. Once the reshaping is done, the surgeon replaces and secures the flap. No stitches are needed. The cornea will naturally hold the flap in place.
LASIK is most often done on people who use glasses or contact lenses because of nearsightedness (myopia). It is occasionally used to correct farsightedness. It may also correct astigmatism.
The FDA and American Academy of Ophthalmology have developed guidelines for who would be a good candidate for LASIK.
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For patients with presbyopia, it's important to note that LASIK cannot correct vision so that one eye can see at both distance and near. However, LASIK can be done to allow one eye to see near and the other far, which is called "monovision." If you can adjust to this correction, it may eliminate or reduce your need for reading glasses.
In some instances, surgery on only one eye is required. If your doctor thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons.
A small percentage of people may need to have another surgery because the condition is over- or under-corrected. Sometimes, you will still need to wear contact lenses or glasses.
Risks may include:
A complete eye examination will be done before surgery to make sure your eyes are healthy.
A signed informed consent form is needed before the procedure. This form confirms that you know the procedure's risks, benefits, alternative options, and possible complications.
Most people's vision will stabilize in a few days after surgery, but for some people it may take up to 3 - 6 months.
Some people need a second surgery to get the best possible results. Although a second surgery may improve distance vision, it may not relieve other symptoms such as glare, haloes, or problems with night driving. Often, these problems will go away by 6 months after the surgery, but a small number of people may continue to have problems with glare.
If your distance vision has been corrected with LASIK, it is likely that you will still need reading glasses at around age 45.
LASIK has commonly been performed in the United States for more than 15 years. Most people seem to have stable and lasting vision improvement.
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis; Laser vision correction
Wilkinson PS, Davis EA, Hardten DR. LASIK. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 3.5.
Yanoff M, Cameron D. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 431.
Updated by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.lartusi.com/
- Phone: 2122555757x
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Brunch: Sundays: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 12:00am
Private Party Facilities: L'Artusi can accommodate both small and large groups for private dining. For parties of nine or more, please contact our event coordinator for more information.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Gabriel Thompson
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
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- Special Events: L'Artusi can accommodate private dining events for groups of up to 120 people, making us the perfect location for business dinners, social gatherings, rehearsal dinners and many other events. Our private Wine Cellar can accommodate up to 16 people for a seated dinner and the upstairs mezzanine can hold up to 50 people for cocktails and dinner. The entire restaurant is also available for full buy-outs and can accommodate up to 120 people. Please e-mail Amelia Henderson at email@example.com for more information.
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Chef/Partner Gabriel Thompson and Beverage Director/Partner Joe Campanale share their expertise in Italian Epicurean Hospitality on a larger stage. Featuring rustic cuisine, a crudo bar, specialty cheese program, private dining room, and a walk-in wine cellar, L'Artusi offers guests a variety of dining options and a warm, friendly vibe.
Our 110 seat restaurant, designed by Brooke Maples, features two floors of comfortable banquette seating, extended traditional bar, cheese bar and a chef's counter over-looking the open kitchen. Private dining opportunities are also available in our 2500 bottle walk-in wine cellar.
Chef/Partner Gabriel Thompson and Beverage Director/Partner Joe Campanale share their expertise in Italian Epicurean Hospitality on a larger stage. Featuring rustic cuisine, a crudo bar, specialty cheese program, private dining room, and a walk-in wine cellar, L'Artusi offers guests a variety of dining options and a warm, friendly vibe.
Our 110 seat restaurant, designed by Brooke Maples, features two floors of comfortable banquette seating, extended traditional bar, cheese bar and a chef's counter over-looking the open kitchen. Private dining opportunities are also available in our 2500 bottle walk-in wine cellar.
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196 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (128)special occasion (103)neighborhood gem (88)romantic (85)notable wine list (78)hot spot (73)good for groups (44)vibrant bar scene (35)great for brunch (21)late-night find (12)great for lunch (9)great for outdoor dining (6)kid-friendly (4)scenic view (1)Show More
- tuesday nightOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/23/2014We're 3 people and asked one fisn and 2 pasta dishes. The pasta ones were tooo peppered, with calabresian pepper. We asked the waitress about, one was impossible to eat but she only smiled. You can miss this option in town.Special Features:
- Very noisyRyanLVIPDined on 9/22/2014Too noisy and not intimate. Placed a request to be seated upstairs for a dinner but rather we were kept waiting and shoved in the cornerSpecial Features:
- Love this restaurantlillyDined on 9/21/2014One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Took a large group (only 1-2 tables that can accommodate that) and everyone loved it. Beautiful, great atmosphere. The kale salad was a stand-out. Loved my char entree (altho not huge) and other pasta entrees were also adored but a bit small (leaving hungry diners wanting more). Desserts were also a stand-out and sized far better. Olive Oil Cake is a must have.Special Features:
- Amazing Italian dining experienceLuvnyfoodDined on 9/19/2014My husband and I both loved our dinner at L'Artusi. Each course was incredible- the cheeses the chef paired with our wine were excellent. The spaghetti was recommended and was the only dish that was slightly disappointing (small portion for $18). But the halibut, butter lettuce and steak did not disappoint. John was a great server. We will return- but probably for a special occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Incredible dinnerJackieVIPDined on 9/17/2014Went for my second time this past Wednesday with one of my friends for dinner - wonderful dinner, service, and overall experience. ALWAYS get the house made ricotta - it is spectacular! Had the roasted beet salad, herb crusted cod, olive oil cake, and a delicious Barolo by the glass. Already can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Once is enoughSEG12Dined on 9/17/2014Fine experience at l'artusi. The wine by the glass list is very expensive, $14,$17 glasses. The pasta portions are substantial, but the orchiette although cooked a perfect al dente was very salty and focused on the meat rather than letting the pasta shine through. Out waiter was very nice and attentive, and we did not feel rushed. Would recommend, but don't feel the need to go back, as it doesn't have a neighborhood charm feel but a crowded hip scene where you just feel lucky you've gotten a table.Special Features:
- Awesome birthday dinnerjdongbangVIPDined on 9/16/2014The service was outstanding, ambience trendy yet classy, food very good.. I usually don't order chicken off a menu but per our server's recommendation we got it for the table. It was the best dish out of the other 5 entrees.
- Delicious as usualOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/15/2014With all the amazing restaurants in NYC we still keep coming back almost every time we are in town. Im always tempted to try a delicious pasta but end up getting the hanger steak & chicken with hen of the woods mushrooms every time. Don't remember having a bad glass of wine either.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Absolutely deliciousETomaDined on 9/14/2014What a great evening. The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to celebrate our anniversary.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/13/2014Great food, reasonable prices for Manhattan and good service. The space is a bit cramped and it was fairly loud. However, it is a great little restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another super mealEVFoodieVIPDined on 9/13/2014Hadn't been here for a while. But it's as good as ever. Wonderful salads and pastas to start, and then delicious fish as mains. Leave room for dessert - chocolate budino, an amazing croissant bread pudding and a chocolate hazelnut torte. As always, great team service. One of our favorite places in the City.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently excellentAlexVIPDined on 9/8/2014The food at LArtusi is outstanding. The go to items that I always order include the roasted mushrooms with pancetta and egg, the crispy potatoes with white sauce, the scallop crudo, and the buttermilk crackers with homemade ricotta. On this most recent visit, the steak was maybe the least impressive item, but only due to insufficient seasoning and not improper preparation. A special salad, with pickled watermelon, heirloom tomatoes and a crispy pork skin was outstanding, as was the black spaghetti with rock shrimp. Prices may be high, but the quality of the food has never been less than 5 star, and the servers are attentive but not obtrusive. A place we return again and again, and always bring clients and friends when they visit.Special Features:
- Very good experienceCamiDined on 9/7/2014We came for our first wedding anniversary. We were very well received by an italian waiter (cannot remember his name, but very nice). He offered us a glass of wine to celebrate our anniversary and also a little candle on our desert : very cute attentions ! Our table neighbor gave us some advice on the plates, and it was excellent. Gnocchi a bit too spicy but excellent pasta with zucchini. I recommand.Special Features:
- Amazing!!!!Egoody25Dined on 9/6/2014The title says it all. Get the mushroom appetizer!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- saltVIPDined on 9/1/2014LArtusi continues to deliver great food and service. It is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant and the ambiance is fun and energetic. It can be a bit loud but everyone is have a good time.Special Features:
- TerrificAmy3VIPDined on 9/1/2014Wonderful food at reasonable prices and a warm atmosphereSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best!hornVIPDined on 8/31/2014Love this place and it never is disappointing The pastas are amazing and so is everything else. Wine is perfect but not cheap. Love it!Special Features:
- BrunchAlonVIPDined on 8/31/2014Even thou the open table site did not show any available tables at more convenient time, the restaurant was half empty....room is lovely and the food good. Nice location.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful, as alwaysNYCTINADined on 8/30/2014I wish I could say it was terrible so I'd have to compete less for reservations! But, no - it was wonderful as always! As always - too LOUD, but the food was terrific.Special Features:
- L727VIPDined on 8/28/2014This was our first time eating at LArtusi. The food and wine were incredible! Only downside was the smaller portions, especially on the appetizers. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. We will definitely be returning!Special Features:
- Adequate but not greatabracadabaVIPDined on 8/27/2014Waited forever to get in here and found the food good but place was WAY too loud, service too rushed/absent, prices too high. The seating also meant that we were squeezed between two other tables, and it was hard to hear each other talk against all that noise. I much prefer dell'anima.
- FantasticOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/27/2014Our New Favorite Restaurant! We've been meaning to try this place and finally got there. Reservations can be tough to get and now we see why. The food is creative and absolutely delicious. I really have to emphasize delicious. EVERYTHING. (and we eat out a great deal and can be tough graders!) The waiter was also terrific and gave great explanations and recommendations. A bit noisy and a bit crowded but a small price to pay for such a meal.Special Features:
- Cute, modern and cheapOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/26/2014This place is one of my favorites restaurants in NYC. Every time I go there I have good experiences. The food is amazing and cheap.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- VERY GOOD EXPERIENCEMKIRDined on 8/26/2014IT WAS THE FIRST TIME WITH MY WIFE. WE HAD A GREAT TIME, BUT WE WANTED SPANISH ASSISTANCE AS MY WIFE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH- NOBODY CAME IN SPANISH SO WE TRIED TO GUESS THE MENU. WE HAD A GOOD TIME AFTER ALL BUT THE WAITER WAS NOT SO FRIENDLYSpecial Features:
- Great mealopentable12345Dined on 8/24/2014Let me rave about the roasted mushrooms. They are not something I would have ordered had I not read the reviews, but honestly the best appetizer I have ever had. The pasta was great as well, but as far as I'm concerned, the roasted mushrooms were the star of the meal. The wine list is extremely extensive and the meal portions are slightly smaller than average (the appetizer portions are very small). But the pastas honestly aren't that expensive for what they are. It would be a great, moderately priced meal if you're only going for the pastas. The wine and appetizers are what bring the bill up. I will definitely be back!Special Features:
- One of my NYC faves, but...foodieMIAMIVIPDined on 8/24/2014Brunch menu is very limited. Everything is delicious but they didn't have much to offer a vegetarian friend I was with. Service is very good and dinner is fabulous!Special Features:
- Amazing foodhamptoneaterVIPDined on 8/19/2014Had a great dinner here. Started with raw fish and then went to pasta. Everything was delicious. The wine list is organized by region in Italy and is very impressive.Special Features:
- Delicious, but odd timing on foodOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/19/2014this place has great food, i have nothing but good things to say after going, the server was very knowledgeable about the courses and educating us on how to order, the plates are small plates to share, although some are a reasonable size for smaller eaters. what i found a bit odd, was the timing between the first set of courses and the second. we waited about 25 minutes for the next set and it came in pieces. other than that it was fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent dinnerslcmVIPDined on 8/18/2014It took me while to get reservations for the restaurant but well worth the wait. Food was delicious and very fresh. Looking forward to returningI would recommend this to a friend.
- HadtotryitDined on 8/17/2014Something was missing in the brunch offering. Seemed limited and the drinks were very expensive. Food was good I was not wowed and won't go back for brunch - may try it for dinnerSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nyc218VIPDined on 8/16/2014I had forgotten how really wonderful the food here is. Matched by terrific service and a stellar wine list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstandingjee7Dined on 8/15/2014Some of the best food I have had in a while. Highly recommended. Great atmosphere and location as wellSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food but mediocre serviceFLfoodieVIPDined on 8/15/2014The food was exquisite. However, the service was not great. I don't believe service should be compromised for great food. I would go back in hopes of better service but would probably not return if the experience were similar to the one I had the first time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wow!texanfoodie1Dined on 8/11/2014Second time in 3 months that the team knocked this out of the park! Both times we ordered 5 items, and everything was outstanding! The wine list is also wonderful and the entire staff is awesome! This is our favorite place possibly in all of NYC for dinner!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, nothing spectacularlbovVIPDined on 8/9/2014We went very late on a Saturday night, the staff was very helpful with accommodating us as we moved our reservation to much later that night. The food was very good (the mushrooms are highly recommended) but nothing extraordinary. However I would nonetheless highly recommend this restaurants for nice late night dinners. The setting is also very romantic and worth a trip to the west village.Special Features:
- Our Favorite Place in ManhattanEatWellMyFriendsDined on 8/2/2014We love L'Artusi! There are five sections on the menu: Crudo, Verdura, Pasta, Pesce, Carne. I recommend getting one item from each section and splitting it between you and your date or dining companion. Here is what we like. Crudo: Beef Carpaccio Verdura: Butter Lettuce Pasta: Bucatini Pesce: Tough one... we've been getting the Octopus, but lately we have been less impressed with it, so no recommendation for this section. Carne: Hangar Steak Enjoy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect!ryanhowaVIPDined on 7/29/2014Perfect in every way. - Wine list is superb - Dishes are inspiring and creative - Service is top notch - Beef carpaccio was the best I've ever had!Special Features:
- great foodterryrVIPDined on 7/28/2014good service, great food. would go again. heart of villageSpecial Features:
- YUM!OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 7/26/2014The food was amazing! The wagyu beef tartare was soooooo good! The pastas were superb and the olive oil cake was yummy! Service can be improved, but overall, it was a great dining experience. I'll definitely go back!Special Features:
- nycdyn13VIPDined on 7/24/2014The bottle of wine we ordered was the one thing we did enjoy when dining here. We were coming here for a very special occasion, and we were extremely excited to try this well reviewed restaurant. After our wine and appetizers were quickly brought to the table, the evening went downhill. Our food was brought out after having taken two bites of our appetizers, and the seafood entree was cold and tasteless by the time we got to it. The waiter walked by multiple times as the entrees sat untouched for at least 20 minutes and said nothing. We were not asked how the food was and service became nonexistent until we left, while the extremely loud table beside us was brought complementary drinks etc. with pleasure. Was an unfortunate experience.


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SHERMAN, TX-- A Texas legislator from Houston is pushing other law makers in Austin to remove the "blue law," which keeps liquor stores closed on Sundays.
Tom Roelke owns a liquor store in Sherman and he said he supports the proposed bill.
"The customers would appreciate the opportunity to get rid of the blue law. We get calls all the time from people wanting to buy liquor on Sunday and you just can't do it," Roelke said.
Although Roelke is for the bill, not everyone agrees with him. A few local customers shared their thoughts about the proposed bill.
"I'm a church goer so I kind honor Sunday as being the Sabbath Sunday," Daniel Cervantes said.
"It doesn't effect me so either way It really doesn't matter to me," Jacob Reeves said.
According to the Texas alcoholic beverage commission, liquor stores can only stay open Monday through Saturday and must close on Sundays.
Store owner Roelke said he wants his store to open on Sundays, but says other liquor store owners may not agree.
"There are interests in the state who do not want to have more employees on Sunday because of the labor costs and they do not want to have to open up on Sunday," Roelke said.
He also said This isn't the first time a bill like this has been proposed, and he wonders if it will pass this time. Either way he said he'll continue to support it.
"Previously I have been in contact with a representative wanting to allow Sunday liquor sales and at that time I wrote a letter in support of it," Roelke said.


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1. At the outset, Rules of Civility appears to be about the interrelationship between Katey, Tinker, and Eve; but then events quickly lead Eve and Tinker offstage. Are Dicky Vanderwhile, Wallace Wolcott, Bitsy, Peaches, Hank, and Anne Grandyn as essential to Katey's "story" as Tinker and Eve? If so, what role do you think each plays in fashioning the Katey of the future?
2. A central theme in the book is that a chance encounter or cursory decision in one's twenties can shape one's course for decades to come. Do you think this is true to life? Were there casual encounters or decisions that you made, which in retrospect were watershed events?
3. When Tinker sets out on his new life, why does he intend to start his days saying Katey's name? What does he mean when he describes Katey as someone of "such poise and purpose"? Is the book improved by the four sections from Tinker's point of view, or hindered by them?
4. T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is referenced in the book's preface and its epilogue. Why is that poem somehow central to Katey's 1969 reflections on her 1938 experiences?
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6. When Eve says, "I like it just fine on this side of the windshield," what does she mean? And why is the life Tinker offers her so contrary to the new life she intends to pursue?
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MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) As sure as the calendar hits April, Marquette men's basketball coach Buzz Williams will be mentioned as a possible candidate for high-profile coaching vacancies. In fact, it's already happening, just a week into the N-C-A-A Tournament.
U-C-L-A made its firing of Ben Howland official yesterday, after it had been rumored for a while. A C-B-S Sports blog speculated that Williams would be a top candidate for what's considered one of the most tradition-laden college basketball programs in the country.
But W-T-M-J sports in Milwaukee says there are two big reasons Williams would stay at Marquette – an reported salary of two-million-dollars a year, and Marquette's Jesuit tradition that allows Williams to talk about his faith, even though he's not a Catholic.
The Golden Eagles' success could also keep Williams around. His teams have made the N-C-A-A Tournament in all five of his seasons as the Eagles' head man. And Marquette is one of just a handful of schools making the Sweet-16 for three straight years.
The Eagles play Miami on Thursday night in the East Regional opener in the nation's capital.


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Coheed and Cambria has released a lyric video for their new single, " Dark Side of Me ," which is included on the second installment of their Afterman concept album, The Afterman: Descension . In the four-minute clip, the song's lyrics flash across the screen while a number of random images of the ocean, bubbling water and cobwebs are shown behind them.
"'Dark Side of Me' is a song about the duality of human nature," said frontman Claudio Sanchez in a statement. "It's natural to try to hide the more sinister facets of ourselves from the people we care about, but to ever truly share a life with another person, that dark side needs to make its way out into the open."
You'll get your first chance to hear "Dark Side of Me" performed live when Coheed and Cambria drop in on TBS' Conan on January 21. Shortly after their appearance, the band will embark on the next leg of their North American tour. That outing begins on February 4 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Visit CoheedAndCambria.com to view the full itinerary.
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"Revolution is in the Air" was the title of David McMillen's convocation address, advertised across campus on striking posters featuring a black silhouette of the Statue of Liberty against a bold red-striped background. As students drifted into the Chapel last Friday to the sounds of the Beatles' "Revolution," they could be excused for wondering if this wasn't a rather dramatic way to dress up a talk on a prosaic topic: that dry decennial exercise in statistics known as the U.S. Census.
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When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be?
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me:
Que Sera Sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
- From "Que Sera Sera," sung by Doris Day
It was the last line of one of those chatty e-mail lists that got me thinking; the kind of e-mail that asks you to answer a dozen or so questions and to forward your answers, along with the questions, to a bunch of your e-mail friends.
"Getting to know you," the e-mail title usually reads. Although I've completed them and sent them along a couple of times, I've often wondered, who has the time to think up these things?
Over the last year, I've learned my New York cousins' favorite foods and colors, my sister's favorite TV show and the middle name of my friend, Linda. All pieces of information, while interesting, I probably could have survived without knowing.
The latest version of "Getting to know you" was sent to me by my mother, someone you might think that I know a lot about. Actually, though, I did not know that her favorite brand of clothing is Liz Claiborne (useful for future birthdays and Christmas), that she would like to vacation in Paris and uses Arm & Hammer laundry detergent.
So, as I was sitting down to get some work done at the computer, in that, "Let's-just-check-my-e-mail-again-and-make-sure-there-isn't-anything-other-than-work-I-can-do" mood, I blithely followed the directions of the "Getting to know you" e-mail, cutting and pasting the e-mail into a new outgoing message for completion.
Then, I went down the list, responding to each question, one by one. Until I got to the end of the list, to this fill in the blank question, which still sits heavy on my mind.
"If I could, I would be..."
Hmmm. I thought about, "If I could, I would be rich."
Except, who is defining rich? I am rich in love, rich in history and even rich in money, compared to when I was in college. But that's not the most important thing, to me, anyway.
How about, "If I could, I would be pretty."
Again, the standards are questionable. To my husband, I am already pretty. To my children, I am beautiful. Also, not the most important thing in life.
Among other things, I considered wishing for health, youth and fame, to be a faster runner, a more patient person. All relative, all superfluous, all things I have wished to be over the years.
But none of those things felt right, until I filled in the blank with this:
"If I could, I would be happy."
And that's when the "aha" about my life kicked in, after those early years of wondering, imagining, and working on what I would be.
I am as rich and pretty and successful and healthy and young as I want to be. It is all within my control.
And after all the wishes I might make upon a star, the sweet dreams I dream at night and the hopes of being the best I can be-when I wake up, I can decide to be happy.
Sue-Ellen Sanders writes about family issues every week in the Hometown News. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Does science take away the 'magic' in life?
It seems in today's society we know everything from atoms to what caused life. But does this take away the 'magic', the passion, the wonder in life. for example, if you were to watch a sun set, we are told it is formed because of gravity's pull and the rotation of planets compared if we did not know the function we would simply stare in wonder. I am not saying science is bad but that it turns our view of our surroundings into a mechanical engineering system, a system relying on statistics and data only. making our world cold. religion has often been denied by science the belief in God since the enlightenment has made church attendance at a all time low. So should we go back to the stone age and stop innovation? of course not however, does science take away the 'magic' in life? if so, should we embrace it? what steps should we take to preserve the 'soul' of life?
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May 18 2013: I think people need to see beyond science and God being mutually exclusive. That is a ridiculous attitude and it isn't scientifically supported. The fact is, the most basic scientific presumption points toward a creator. Something CANNOT come from nothing. Ask any scientist if there is such a thing as a random occurrence and they will tell you no. An example: a rock cannot just appear from nowhere. Like earth. Since there cannot be an infinite string of causes, basically there has to be a beginning SOMEWHERE, this means that we were created. The bein who created us cannot be held to the same laws as us, because the string theory would still apply. So conclusion: we were created by an infinite being, not subject to our laws. That would be God.
As for the magic in life, I really think science can enhance it. We are walking miracles, and we can choose to be constantly amazed by the intricacies of this world if we wish. Just think o how complex our world is, how reliant each piece is on the other. Flowers need bees, bees need flowers. How did that relationship develop? Isn't it amazing? Albert Einstein propelled in many ways modern society. But he was once fluid and matter, tucked in a woman's belly. Miracles still happen. We just dont want to see them, because we think if we admit to the miraculous we will be judged or criticized. That is the true loss we have suffered.
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(WSE): Deans Office
The Dean's Office in the Watson College of Education celebrates Employee Appreciation Week with its door decoration, "We Are UNCW...We Are Watson College." Our door captures Sammy C. Hawk wings held high welcoming all to the Watson College just as he welcomes all that visit or attend UNCW. On Sammy's wings are pictures of the Dean's Suite employees who are here to welcome and assist students, faculty and guests. The apples on our door represent the core of the Watson College. On the apples are images of all the departments, programs and activities which make up the Watson College of Education. Without the wonderful work of our faculty, staff and students none of this would be possible. It is our belief that amazing things happen when we all come together for a common goal and purpose. We would like to celebrate the wonderful community of the Watson College and UNC Wonderful!
Location: Education Building 326
Internal Audit:
The Office of Internal Audit applauds and appreciates our clients from the past year!
Location: Hoggard 186
University College:
The theme of our door decoration is "University College Helping Hands Deserve a Round of Applause." Everyone on our staff is dedicated to helping each student that walks through our door and we view ourselves as those 'helping hands' for the students. Each one of our staff's friendly faces is represented on the people holding hands.We collected encouraging and appreciative messages from students that visit our office on the paper hands that form a circle, "a round of applause." In the center of our round of applause is our front office receptionist and 17 year employee, Mazelle Williams. She is the heart and face of our office, welcoming every student, keeping us in line and embodying our collective UNCW mission as soaring Seahawks.Our door is also interactive! With festive hand clapper party favors attached throughout. And of course we proudly used the color theme of Teal, Blue and Gold!
Location: DePaolo 1092
University Advancement:
University Advancement understands that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that without the help of everyone on campus this university would not soar. This idea was the first thing to come to mind when we heard the theme: We Are UNCW: Days to Applaud & Recognize Employees. Dare to Soar! Our door says it all – the letters forming the words "WE ARE UNCW" are only recognizable because the name of every employee of UNCW gives them structure and meaning. We recognize every UNCW employee on our door, because every employee is a part of our UNCW whole. Not only do we recognize their role, but we created a moving photo of Chancellor Miller to help us applaud employees. We wanted to help others recognize University Advancement employees, so we created anagrams and challenge everyone to stop by and see if you have what it takes to recognize and applaud our fellow colleagues. Dare to Soar!
Location: AL 108
Office of the Provost:
As an incarnation of our theme this year along with UNCW's motto...we have presented to you - Our employees and mascots who best represent "We are UNCW" and our theme of Dare To Soar! The UNCW family soars together and goes above and beyond the sky's the limit.
Location: AL 111
|Business Affairs: Office of VCBA
Business Affairs employees have boarded the plane named Dare to Soar and are flying among the stars. The shining stars represent the many Business Affairs employees that deserve ongoing applause for their dedication and hard work. The balloons represent BA employees who continue to "rise to the occasion" and surpass expectations.
Location: AL 208
Student Accounts and Cashier's Office:
We here in the Student Accounts and Cashier's Office feel we are an integral piece of UNCW. Each member of our exceptional "family" is represented by their own brick in our "wall". Without anyone of our members our "wall" would come down. We want to applaud and recognize each individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions to assist one of our students, parents, fellow staff/faculty members and military personnel. Due to our high regard for education and the financial readiness of our students and fellow Seahawks, we as a team, created a scholarship (SACO) to help continue the education of one of our students.
Location: Warwick 144
Watson College: Office of Teacher Education and Outreach
Our door illustrates the infinite possibilities we can achieve when we work together. Though we are all individuals, we are part of a larger collective. As Seahawks, we journey together, soar to new places, and achieve the unimaginable. This mission fits nicely with the purpose of our office. As the Office of Teacher Education and Outreach in the Watson College of Education, we work collaboratively with regional and international public schools, community agencies, and other institutions to improve the lives, learning, and opportunities of all students. Each of our staff is represented on the door as an astronaut, with Sammy the Seahawk leading the way. On the earth, we have a building which represents UNCW and another building that represents one of our partner schools in South Africa. Each of our regional partnership districts is represented by a star in outer space. And the space shuttles, named Seahawk Discovery and Seahawk Explorer, represent the incredible journey we can make together. It was our hope that this door would serve as a reminder of the extraordinary work done by UNCW employees (along with our students, donors, and other supporters). Together, we have transcended obstacles, erased boundaries, and realized dreams. We have dared to soar and we soar.
Location: Education Building 160
Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid:
Each of the elements in this design represents OSFA's fundamentals, goals and characteristics.
Location: Warwick 140
|CAS - Chemistry Department:
Our "UNCW: DARE to soar" theme is "We have great UNCW Chemistry." Our Erlenmeyer flask with it's thermometer shows what a warm bond we have in the chemist tree department between our students, faculty, and staff. Our chemical compounds work together to move our graduates from our growing tree to soar into their futures in fabulous chemistry careers.
Location: Dobo 253
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Sammy Dares to Soar- Sammy dares to soar above taking a risk to jet higher through the clouds.
Location: HO 145


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Beaver Creek Township will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Springwater Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the home of Teresa Kramer.
Rock County VFW Post #2757 will meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Herreid Museum in Luverne.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Fridays in the basement of St. Catherine Catholic Rectory, 203 E. Brown St., Luverne. Use east door. Call (507) 220-3180.
Denver Township will meet at 7:30 p.m. every third Monday each month at the City Hall in Hardwick.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Rock County Community Library. Call (605) 321-4324.
Brandon area Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday evenings and at 11 a.m. Saturdays at 209 Elm Street (behind VFW) in Brandon, S.D. Call (605) 215-9947 with questions.
Sound Cascade Sweet Adeline Chorus rehearses at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Prairie Creek, 4400 W. Creekside Dr., Sioux Falls. Call (507) 597-6288 with questions.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Monday each month in the Blue Mound Room at the Sanford campus in Luverne.
Luverne Optimist Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday of the month in the Howling Dog Saloon, Luverne.
Luverne Township Board meets at 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month in the Rock County Community Library.
Denver Township Board meets the third Tuesday of every month in the Hardwick City Hall.
Mound Township Board meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday each month at the Rock County Highway Building, Luverne.
Tops #777 meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday nights in Hardwick City Hall. Weigh-in is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Call Glenda, 449-7878, or Rayola, 348-7287.
Weight Watchers meets every Monday in First Presbyterian Church, Luverne. Weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and the meeting is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Call (800) 651-6000.
Luverne Tops 698 meets for weigh-in at 8 a.m. every Thursday in the Pizza Ranch. The meeting follows at 8:45 a.m.
Join Moms In Prayer
In light of the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., those interested can join area moms who meet each week to pray for their children, teachers, staff and schools. To learn more about Moms In Prayer, contact Cheryl Thacker, (507) 283-3674.
Library winter reading program underway
The Rock County Library invites anyone 16 years old and older to participate in the adult winter reading program, "Hot Reads for Cold Nights." The reading program is already underway but the signup continues.
Participants who read 12 titles before March 31 will be eligible for a prize. Audio books and e-books are included. Stop by the library to sign up.
MOPS starting Jan. 29
A new group of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) in Luverne will meet two times each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of the month and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Tuesday starting Jan. 29. Contact Grace Lutheran Church at 283-4431 for more information.
American Reformed Men's Bible study starts Feb. 1
American Reformed Church will offer a men's community Bible study beginning Friday, Feb. 1. The group will meet at 6:30 a.m. for a 12-week study course titled "Together in Christ." For more information contact Ken Hup at (507) 227-1423.
Grace Lutheran blood drive Feb. 4
Grace Lutheran Church and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the church located at 500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne.
Rock Nobles Cattlemen's Banquet set for Feb. 4
The Rock Nobles Cattlemen's banquet will be Monday, Feb. 4, at the Blue Mound Banquet Center in Luverne. The evening will begin with social hour at 6 p.m. and the meal at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be C. Willi Myles. Tickets are $15 and attendees will be registered for a grand prize beef drawing.
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SWROC's Winter Crops and Soils Day set for Feb. 5
The Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) in Lamberton will host Winter Crops and Soils Day Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Blue Mound Banquet & Meeting Center in Luverne.
This is a public event highlighting current University of Minnesota research that is specific to southwestern Minnesota. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the workshop running from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The event's $20 registration fee covers handouts and lunch. Preregistration is required.
For more information go to the SWROC's website at swroc.cfans.umn.edu or call (507) 752-7372.
Community Ed
Register for these new activities by calling Community Ed. at 283-4724.
Parents can bring their children ages 0-5 years to school, where they play and learn together at ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education). Register by Jan. 31 for class starting Feb. 5. Classes are available at no cost.
Come, Read with Me Class for parents and their child ages 3-4 can read "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do you See?" with related activities on Feb. 4. Registration required. Fee is $9/child.
Register for Co-Ed Volleyball by Feb. 4. League will meet on Tuesdays for 11 weeks. Fee is $80.
Using Bob Ross painting method, create a Gentle Stream Landscape Oil Painting on Feb. 23. Fee is $69
Register by March 20 for the charter bus, private supper and show tickets for the April 20 Johnny Cash Trip. Fee is $59.
Minnesota School Readiness classes meet Tuesdays for children who are at least 3 years old by Sept. 1. Choose morning or afternoon sessions. Call 283-9191 for more information.
The Winter 2012 Luverne Community Education brochure may be viewed online under the Community Ed. link on the school website, isd2184.net.


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Writing Contest: Semifinalist
Real World Money
Many people are unaware of the value of money and the amount of hard work required to keep track of it and the willpower they must have not to spend it. This is where I have an advantage over them. While I have not had experiences living on my own or buying my own personal items, I have been keeping track of my own money since I was a child. When I was about 3-years-old, my parents opened a savings account in my name which, until I knew what it did, held the money I received from family members for birthdays and holidays. Then, at about 6 years of age, I started to receive an allowance. It started as just a few dollars, then increased as I grew in age. When I started keeping track of my own allowance, I obtained a type of banking system, which had three different slots to keep money in; one titled "Spending," another titled "Saving," and the last titled "Invest." I was taught to divide my allowance each week between these three sections. This way, I would be taught how to keep track of money, learn how to save money, and formulate my own budgeting system.
Two summers ago I started working at a local water park; at the same time I opened my own checking account to deposit my paychecks. I was advised by my parents to split up the money I earned so that half of it would go into my savings and the other half I could use for spending. This worked out very well because I was never one to spend a lot of money. After shopping with my mom so many times I learned how to determine if goods were worth the money they were advertised for or if I should wait until they went on sale. This learning paid off so much that the following year I changed my system to putting two-thirds of my earnings into my savings and one-third into spending. My mom advised me to keep all of my money in two different sections within my savings account, one called savings and the other called spending, this way I knew how much I could, and I could not spend, and all the money earned 2% interest. This upcoming summer will be my third year working at the water park. I am planning on putting almost all of my earnings into my savings portion of my savings account. Also, this summer, I plan to install Quicken onto my laptop and learn how to use it so I can keep track of my spending electronically.
These experiences have taught me a lot in the past couple of years, which I believe to be the root of my interest in majoring in accounting in college. I have already passed an accounting course at my high school and am currently enrolled in a second accounting class and in an AP economics class. The knowledge that I have retained over these years spending and saving money and learning how the economy works has forced me to want to save my money even more. Given what I know about the current economy, I feel that it is extremely important to understand how to manage and save money. College can be very expensive and one of my goals is to graduate on time with as little debt as I can. I am very much ok with using my money to pay for books, rooming, and even tuition. The more of my money I use to pay for college expenses up front, the less money I will have to pay back in the future and the less I will have to worry about going into debt. Therefore, I will be able to spend my money or save it for anything I want.
Now saving this money may be bad to others because I don't use it to buy the latest forms of technology and keep up with the latest trends, but that personally doesn't bother me. I am content with keeping my cell phone until my plan is up and keeping my now two-year-old iPod until it breaks. I guess this is just another way I understand money more than others. I have learned what I need to get by, I'll wear my clothes until they no longer fit, I'll live in a tiny apartment if that's what I need to do to save more money. I am under the impression that if I don't need the newest and greatest "toy" there is no use wasting the money on it. Given these experiences of saving and keeping track of my own money, I will have an advantage over the other kids of my generation in the future.
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Official Daxter Website Launches
March 28, 2006
Official Daxter Website Launches
Sony has launched the official website for their PSP game, Daxter, based on their long-running and successful PS2 franchise, Jak & Daxter. On the site (http://www.us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/UCUS-98618/Site/)you will find new videos, cool phone and computer downloads, insider game information and more. Daxter's new site tells you everything you need to know about everyone's favorite ottsel and his brand new game.
The first title developed by Ready At Dawn studios, Daxter™ sets the standard for character action games on the PSP system and follows the ottsel's solo adventures between the end of Jak and Daxter and the beginning of Jak II™. In addition to the 3D platforming action of the main storyline and the action movie themed dream sequence bonus levels, Daxter supports Ad Hoc gameplay through a unique multiplayer mini-game called "Combat Bugs" Daxter also features interoperability between the PSP and PlayStation 2 with Jak X: Combat Racing™.
Developed exclusively for the PSP system by Ready At Dawn, Daxter is published by Sony Computer Entertainment America and rated "E-10+".


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Obama budget helps renters, homeless
The proposal would give housing a small shot in the arm to help blighted neighborhoods. Most current programs would be able to keep running.
This post comes from Marilyn Lewis at MSN Money.
Housing for low-income Americans gets a new shot in the arm in President Barack Obama's proposed national budget, unveiled Wednesday.
"Better urban development isn't the first item on that agenda, but its an important part of the administration priorities for the coming year," says The Atlantic magazine.
Of course White House budget proposals rarely if ever are adopted whole. "President Obama's proposals today at a minimum shed light on which community development programs the administration sees as worth fighting for," adds The Atlantic.
Obama would give the Department of Housing and Urban Development new attention, expanding HUD's resources by almost 10% from 2012 -- up $4.2 billion to $47.6 billion.
Housing share still small
Still, the portion proposed for housing is tiny compared with, say, Social Security, defense or a lot of other categories, and that's no different from last year.
"The budget makes investments to revitalize distressed neighborhoods, reduces blight in communities hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis and supports sustainable economic development," according to HousingWire.
It's all part of a $3.77 trillion national budget proposal that tries trimming the country's budget deficit by more than 20% in 2014. Here's the budget, at WhiteHouse.gov, and a six-page overview from Politico. (If you want all the details, get them, with excellent graphics and clear breakdowns, at the Washington Post's Wonkbook.)
Obama would raise taxes on wealthier taxpayers and reduce spending with, among other proposals, cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. He'd also shrink Social Security recipients' annual cost-of-living increases, which has got many in Congress, including in his own party, up in arms. (Here is The New York Times' coverage.)
Meanwhile, $400 million is provided through the budget to transform neighborhoods with distressed HUD-assisted housing, up from $150 million in the 2013 budget.
The specifics
Here are the most-important details:
- $37.4 billion for rental housing assistance for 4.7 million low-income families.
- $2.4 billion to keep trying to end chronic homelessness and homelessness among veterans and families.
- $400 million to help transform neighborhoods blighted with deteriorating HUD-assisted housing into mixed-income communities.
- Maintains housing counseling for people with troubled loans and continues "loss mitigation" support to help FHA borrowers who are struggling with their mortgages. There's also money to reform the financially troubled FHA itself.
- Keeps the long-running Community Development Block Grant program running, helping targeted neighborhoods with specific projects.
The proposed HUD budget says "savings are achieved through reduced funding for new affordable housing construction and reforms to the Department."
More than 90% of the increase to HUD's budget "would maintain current levels of rental and homelessness assistance, most who earn less than 30% of their area's median income," according to the MBA NewsLink.
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These low income people need real jobs. Not sucking off the public nipple thru rent subsidies, food stamps and medicaid. What has obama done in that regard? Nothing. Unemployment figures including the shadow unemployed is at its highest ever.
Start ending these people's lives on the public dole and maybe they will then be forced to find jobs or move to better areas to find jobs like the Dakotas, Wyoming, etc. If an entire family from mexico or central america who are much poorer than the poorest people we have can travel thousands of miles to the US, I think these lazy jackasses can pack up and move a couple hundred miles to find a job.
Kjun, your racism is showing. While it is true that some people are lazy and therefore homeless, that is not true of most people in substandard housing. It is a complicated problem, and I am glad that the President wants to address this problem. Many families lost their homes in the economic downturn due to losing their job, and there are few jobs to replace those that were lost. Many rental properties are not maintained as they should be, and that is not always due to tenants neglect. Sometimes it is due to cheap landlords, or 'slumlords' as we call them here.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – On the morning after securing his fourth BCS championship ring, Nick Saban was asked what he does with his BCS championship rings. Does he wear them all at once? Rotate them by month, by week, by day?
Said Saban: "I just put 'em on the coffee table for recruits to look at."
This drew a huge laugh — such a kidder, that Nick! — but it does underscore the problem facing the rest of college football. Success on the field begets success in recruiting, which begets even bigger success on the field, which is how one team in a cutthroat conference has come to claim consecutive BCS titles and three of the past four.
And Alabama now has bigger fish to fry. Only three programs — Notre Dame in the late '40s, Nebraska in the '90s and Saban's Alabama — have taken three (legitimate) national championships in four seasons. No school has ever won three in a row, or four in
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The area of Adult Re-Entry was formed to make the transition into college life a little easier for the nontraditional student, or adult learner. The purpose of the Adult Re-Entry Coordinator is to provide guidance and support as the nontraditional student navigates the many challenges of college life. The Adult Re-Entry Coordinator serves as a resource while providing students with opportunities to connect with campus and community resources. We also bring students together to provide peer support for a positive academic experience.
Statistics from the Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Education show that nontraditional students are the fastest growing educational demographic. Although there is not a precise definition, the nontraditional student or adult learner is commonly considered a student who may have one or more of the following characteristics: 25 years of age or older, financially independent, delayed or interrupted college enrollment, has dependents, family and work obligations, including transfer, veteran, and international students.
Your education is an investment in yourself and you can take an enormous amount of pride in what you are about to accomplish. Your decision to seize the opportunity to gain knowledge displays motivation and dedication. We are excited to provide information on campus and community resources, guidance and support, referrals, and student advocacy. We deeply value your perspective to our academic community and welcome you to our campus!
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Major depression with psychotic features
Major depression with psychotic features is a condition in which a person experiences depression along with reduced contact with reality (psychosis). This can take the form of false beliefs (delusions) or seeing or hearing something that isn't really there (hallucinations).
See also:
Alternative Names
Psychotic depression; Delusional depression
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Although there are no obvious risk factors, a family history of depression or psychotic illness increases the chances of developing this condition.
This condition occurs when a depressed person loses touch with reality and hallucinates or has delusions. People with psychotic depression have the combined symptoms of depression and psychosis.
The content of the delusions and hallucinations can be consistent with depression. For example, some people hear voices criticizing them, telling them that they are not good enough or evil, or telling them that they don't deserve to live and should kill themselves. People may develop feelings that their body is filled with cancer, or is 'rotting inside.' Psychotic depression requires immediate medical attention to prevent self-harm or harm to others.
Signs and tests
Diagnosis involves:
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests
The health care provider should rule out other medical conditions that can cause the same symptoms (such as reactions to certain drugs).
Treatment usually involves antidepressant and antipsychotic medication. Patients sometimes take antipsychotics briefly. Electroconvulsive therapy is very effective for this condition, but it is generally used after medication.
Expectations (prognosis)
Having psychotic symptoms with depression is a serious condition. The depressive symptoms have a higher chance of returning than the psychotic symptoms. You may need to take medication for a long time to prevent depression from returning.
Ongoing treatment and monitoring offer the best chance of recovery.
Suicide or other self-harm is the most serious complication. You may need to stay in the hospital if you have thoughts of suicide. The safety of others must also be considered.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you or someone you know experiences depression or psychosis.
Fava M, Cassano P. Mood disorders: Major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, Biederman J, Rauch SL, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 29.
American Psychiatric Association. Practice guidelines for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder. 2nd ed. September 2007. Accessed January 22, 2010.
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Fred K. Berger, MD, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatrist, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, California.


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