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If you already know what you're applying for and why* but would like advice on a specific application for something before sending it off, our Applications Advisers can help. The session can cover applications for:
- a job / internship
- a volunteering project
- a further study course
- a PhD position
- funding
- or anything else you might be applying for
Whether your application is in the form of a CV, covering letter, personal statement or answers to specific questions on an application form, simply bring in:
- a draft copy of your application
- details of what the recruiter is looking for* (e.g. a job description or course overview)
and the Adviser can go through these with you.They will focus on whether your application is fit for purpose and give you advice on how to improve it if necessary. They can also help you analyse your skills and experience in relation to how these fit with the recruiter's requirements and help you understand how to promote them effectively so that you can use the same techniques on similar applications.
*If you're not sure yet what you're going to apply for, you should first book a Short Guidance appointment to discuss your options and to research areas of interest first instead. You can then book for Applications Advice when your CV / application is more tailored to something specific.
Appointment Availability and Booking
Applications sessions run at the same time every week:
- Monday to Friday: 11am - 5pm (term time only*)
- Thursday: 5pm - 7pm (Autumn and Spring terms only*)
- Monday to Friday: 2pm - 5pm (outside term time*)
Appointments are available at 15 minute intervals during these times.
Bookings can be made online up to 7 days in advance using your My Careers Service
Once logged in, use the 'I want to... / Make Appointment'
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check appointment availability.
If you are
unable to book online or would prefer to book by phone or in person
at UCL Careers, please see our Contact Details. You will need your student ID card when booking.
Multiple Bookings: Due to high demand, students can only book one appointment at a time. If you do book multiple appointments, only the earliest appointment will be recognised and any bookings on subsequent dates will be automatically deleted.
Please also note: As appointment slots are pre-bookable in advance, they may not be available at short notice / for same day booking if demand is high. However, appointments may be cancelled at short notice so it's worth checking availability regularly through your My Careers Service account.
*Please check the main UCL Website for details of term dates and College closure days.
What we don't / can't cover...
The Applications Advisers will not write your application for you so you should use the resources and/or events suggested below before booking to ensure you have a well written draft before meeting an Adviser.
We're also unable to provide advice on an application without knowing what it's being used for as content / structure is likely to vary based on a particular recruiter's requirements. We cannot therefore give advice on a "general CV" without at least having some idea of who it's being sent to and why.
Spelling, grammar and general proof reading
As the guidance and feedback concentrates on the content and relevance of an application for the target area of work or study, while we may point out grammatical or spelling errors in passing, it is our policy not to proof-read applications, nor to give detailed feedback or coaching against English Language competency. Such coaching falls beyond the remit of our specialist area.
This also means the sessions aren't designed for repeated checks of the same application or multiple applications which are similar in content to make each one word perfect.
Where the English demonstrated in applications is clearly unlikely to meet recruiters' requirements, we would encourage students to take advantage of the wide range of English language courses offered by UCL Language Centre. Our downloadable Spelling and Grammar Guide can also help with common errors.
UCLU also offer a Writing and Language Support Programme (WaLS) to assist non-native English speaking students with their academic writing and speaking.
You could also show the application to someone whose first language is English to proofread it or for help with spelling/grammar - e.g. a friend, work colleague, someone on your course etc.
Foreign Language applications
We are aware that UCL students go on to live, work or study in a wide range of countries. However, we are only able to read and give advice on applications written in English. Our Work and Study Abroad page does provide links to resources with very detailed information on how application procedures/formats may vary in different countries so these can be used with the advice on content as detailed above to draft an application in English which you can later translate into the relevant language.
How to prepare...
Before booking for Applications Advice, you will need to write a draft application, (CV, cover letter, personal statement or application form), based on the requirements of the recruiter that you're applying to and bring this with the job / course description to the appointment.
RESEARCH - Do you know what the recruiter is looking for?
In addition to the job or course description and company / institution profile, (which will obviously give you a clear idea of what a particular recruiter is looking for), the Researching your Career or the Postgraduate Study pages on our website will suggest resources that you can use to gain more in-depth information on the area you're applying to which will help with your application.
They will also highlight other services we offer such as recruitment / networking events or other ways of speaking to recruiters directly to get information and advice on writing effective applications.
WRITING THE APPLICATION - What should you include?
Once you know what a recruiter is looking for, the way you provide evidence that you're "it" is also important. The Writing Applications section of our website suggests a range of resources which provide practical guidelines and examples for writing any type of application which should be used before speaking to an Adviser.
This page will also highlight other services we offer such as talks and group workshops on writing applications led by recruiters or our own Careers Consultants which can be useful before you speak to an Adviser on a 1-1 basis.
SHORT GUIDANCE - Would careers advice be more useful?
Remember, if you're unsure about your career or further study options and don't yet have an application written for something specific, a Short Guidance session will be more useful than Applications Advice. These appointments can be used to explore options in terms of what areas your skills, experience, qualifications and interests might be suited to.
Who Will I See?
We have a team of Applications Advisers all of whom have specialist training on current
recruitment methods, (for work or further study), and what
employers/course providers look for.
They can all review any type of application and the Adviser on duty may be different each day so you will be seen by whoever is on duty when you book. It won't be possible to check in advance who is on duty on any given day.
If you are late or unable to attend...
Cancellations can be made up to 1 hour before your appointment time through your My Careers Service account so that it can be offered to another student.
Late arrival: If you call in advance to tell us you're running late, we will hold the appointment for 5 minutes so that you can make use of the remaining 10 minutes on arrival.
However if you are more than 5 minutes late, your appointment will be cancelled so that later appointments are not affected and you will be asked to re-book for a later
If you book and miss 3 appointments, your My Careers Service account will be deactivated to ensure you don't book and waste any more. You will then need to book in person at the UCL Careers office for any subsequent appointments and events this academic year.
Please note: Due to the nature of 1-1 guidance, some appointments can last slightly longer than 15 minutes which means we cannot guarantee that you will always be seen exactly on time. However, you should still avoid arriving late so that your appointment isn't cancelled.
Access to other 1-1 Appointments...
In addition to running department specific talks on writing applications, all of our Careers Consultants will run 1-1 appointments throughout term time in the departments that they have responsibility for that can be used for reviewing applications as well as getting careers advice.
Timings and availability will be different in each department - please see the information on Departmental Support for more details.
To find out more about our Careers Consultants, their backgrounds and their Departmental responsibilities at UCL, please see the information about Our Team.
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The updated MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings were released on Wednesday, Nov. 16. This system ranks the Top 10 MMA fighters from across the world in each of the seven most widely accepted men's weight classes and the Top 10 pound-for-pound women fighters.
Taken into consideration are a fighter's performance in addition to win-loss record, head-to-head and common opponents, difficulty of opponents, and numerous other factors in what is the most comprehensive rankings system in the sport.
Fighters who are currently serving drug-related suspensions are not eligible for Top 10 consideration until they have fought one time after the completion of their suspension.
Fighters must also have competed within the past 12 months in order to be eligible for Top 10 consideration unless they have a bout scheduled within a reasonable time frame.
(NEW FEATURE! Fighter's previous ranking is in parenthesis.)
Below are the current MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings:
WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND (all weight classes)
1. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (1)
2. Megumi Fujii (2)
3. Sarah Kaufman (3)
4. Miesha Tate (4)
5. Marloes Coenen (5)
6. Zoila Gurgel (6)
7. Tara LaRosa (7)
8. Rosi Sexton (8)
9. Alexis Davis (9)
10. Hiroko Yamanaka (10)
HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION (over 205 pounds)
1. Junior Dos Santos (2)
2. Alistair Overeem (3)
3. Cain Velasquez (1)
4. Josh Barnett (4)
5. Brock Lesnar (5)
6. Fabricio Werdum (6)
7. Shane Carwin (7)
8. Frank Mir (8)
9. Daniel Cormier (9)
10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (10)
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION (205-pound limit)
1. Jon Jones (1)
2. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (2)
3. Rashad Evans (3)
4. Quinton Jackson (4)
5. Lyoto Machida (5)
6. Dan Henderson (6)
7. Phil Davis (7)
8. Gegard Mousasi (8)
9. Alexander Gustafsson (9)
10. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (10)
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MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION (185-pound limit)
1. Anderson Silva (1)
2. Chael Sonnen (2)
3. Yushin Okami (3)
4. Nathan Marquardt (4)
5. Michael Bisping (5)
6. Mark Munoz (6)
7. Demian Maia (7)
8. Vitor Belfort (8)
9. Brian Stann (9)
10. Alan Belcher (10)
WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION (170-pound limit)
1. Georges St-Pierre (1)
2. Jon Fitch (2)
3. Nick Diaz (3)
4. Carlos Condit (4)
5. Jake Ellenberger (5)
6. Josh Koscheck (6)
7. Jake Shields (7)
8. Thiago Alves (8)
9. Diego Sanchez (9)
10. Ben Askren (10)
LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION (155-pound limit)
1. Frankie Edgar (1)
2. Gilbert Melendez (2)
3. Benson Henderson (7)
4. Gray Maynard (3)
5. Shinya Aoki (4)
6. Eddie Alvarez (5)
7. Clay Guida (6)
8. Jim Miller (8)
9. Anthony Pettis (9)
10. Donald Cerrone (10)
FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION (145 pound-limit)
1. Jose Aldo (1)
2. Chad Mendes (2)
3. Hatsu Hioki (3)
4. Mark Hominick (4)
5. Dustin Poirier (5)
6. Erik Koch (6)
7. Kenny Florian (7)
8. Pat Curran (8)
9. Diego Nunes (9)
10. Marlon Sandro (10)
BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION (135 pounds or less)
1. Dominick Cruz (1)
2. Brian Bowles (2)
3. Joseph Benavidez (3)
4. Scott Jorgensen (4)
5. Urijah Faber (5)
6. Renan Barao (6)
7. Demetrious Johnson (7)
8. Brad Pickett (8)
9. Masakatsu Ueda (9)
10. Michael McDonald (10)
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Ben Henderson sky rocketed to #3?
That's…. a little, well, yeah I guess I can see how that's fair. He's earned his place among the top.
Alistair jumps over Cain. Wow!
This Saturday should provide a few more shake-ups in the rankings. That's for sure.
As far as the new feature, EH.
These ranking seem to rely more on emotion than reason. Cain gets knocked out and now Overeem jumps in front of him. Cormier wins his first relevant fight by knockout and now he's ahead of Big Nog!? Lyoto destroyed Rashad and is ranked below him because he lost a controversial split dec to Rampage!? Seems this one is just following group think. King Mo beats Mousasi but is below him!?! This one seems based only on Mousasi hype. Bisping above Belfort!? Belfort beat Franklin! Bisping was beat by W. Silva! BJ Penn not even on the list but Askren is!????!????! Askren hasn't beaten anyone relevent and nearly lost to Heiron, but that get's him on over ppl like BJ or AJ!???! Henderson jumps above Maynard?!?! This is purely emotional. Finally, Faber is below Bowles, Benavidez, and Jorgenson even though he faired significantly better against Cruz than the other 3. This is because ppl are getting kinda tired of a 30 something 'california kid.' Please due us all a favor and do not let emotion override reason! Some of these lists are completely illogical!
Some of your differences are trivial. I don't think it matters whether you are ranked #2 or #3, although I do see problems ranking SF fighters in general. Also, Mousasi hype is no longer there. At the height of that hype, Mousasi was ranked #5 or #4. I doubt it matters whether Mousasi is ranked #7, 8, or 9. The fact of the matter is, he is not a top contender in the LHW division and has to beat at least two top 10 opponents (one top 5) before getting a title shot.
I agree that the ranking doesn't make sense here and there. How is Lyoto ranked below Rashad? How is Bisping ranked below Belfort?
Why the fuck is Bisping ahead of 5 guys he couldn't beat?
Good Question
It doesn't even matter. The MW division has been a lack-luster one for years now. None of the fighters, except for few, have any character. The division will look more interesting once Hendo joins. Hendo vs Chael, Hendo vs Silva, Chael vs Silva, Belfort vs Chael.
LOL at wonggfag for saying standing don't matter until his gay fantasy, Dan Henderson enters the picture. What a moronic statement!
Can you all picture wonggfag laying down at night saying goodnight to his Dan Henderson action figures and posters? Fuck-wad!
My begging was finally listened to! Thanks for getting previous ranking added to the list! Now I can start whining about something else!
Yep, no you can get in double the slamming for the same amount of rankings!!!
How the hell is Jon Fitch still above Nick Diaz? I mean he fought BJ to a draw even though he dominated the last round of there fight but Diaz beat BJ into retirement. There must be some serious idiots working on these rankings.
I was wondering that myself, but then thought: I wonder if they put Fitch there because there is a good chance he could beat Diaz. I actually think Fitch would beat Diaz because of the styles. Not that it would be a fun fight; most likely Fitch grinding out a decision.
Prolly because he fought to a draw with Penn Who showed he's clearly a better fighter than Diaz !
Penn outclassed Diaz in the first five minutes with better boxing and BJJ and would have for the next ten as well if he didn't gas like he always does !
I totally agree with this. Trust me, I am not a huge Penn fan like some people (I actually don't really like him). However, the really interesting thing about Diaz/Penn was that Penn was outclassing Diaz in all aspects of the fight game in the first round.
It's all cardio. Penn was done in round 2. I say it's interesting because Penn is actually the more talented fighter, if cardio wasn't an issue. It's shame he doesn't really work on this aspect of his game.
Michael Bisping ??? WTF he sucks!!!
Penn is clearly better than Diaz??? How? He lost you idiot and lost definitively! Penn is old news and Fitch deserves 2nd . he may be boring ( according to some) but he has had 1 loss! The middleweight division is an absolute piece of shit. A champion should be defined by his competition and Anderson has fought some serious tin cans. The fact that an absolute hack like Bisping can place anywhere in a division is sad! I actually think welterweight is the best, most competitive and most athletic division.( and I am not on Georges or anybody elses dick.)
YES Penn is clearly a better fighter than Diaz ! It was pretty fucking obvious genius !
Retard !
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Curried Chicken Pasta Salad
Pasta salad can be a delightful side dish or a fast meal- with the right ingredients! This one is filled with flavor from herbs and spices, and packed with nutrients from all food groups – yes – all of them! Fruits, veggies, whole grain, protein and dairy combine to make this a one bowl wonder. Be sure to try it this week!
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Amount: 6 servings
½ (13.25 ounce) package Essential Everyday™ Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti
½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon skim milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups broccoli slaw mix
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 large apple, chopped
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1. Break pasta in half; prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, milk, cinnamon and cayenne. Toss with cooled pasta, broccoli slaw, chicken, apple and raisins; salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss with cashews just before serving.
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Every Saturday morning we clean the house. We start by sitting down together and listing all the jobs that need to be done. Then everyone gets to be the boss for half an hour. We always start with Shuba, our youngest. While he is boss, everyone must do what he says. He is the king. He will check if […]Read more


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Mugshot Monday - "Barack Obama — Made in the USA" coffee mug with Break Away Blend by Peace Coffee
With the Democratic National Convention kicking off this week, I thought it was a good time to feature my Obama Made in the USA coffee mug. I'm sitting in front of my neighbor's house — she's already got her Obama/Biden sign out.
It has the President's birth certificate printed on the other side, which is pretty cool. I like this mug because it makes a statement, rather than just state the Democratic ticket "Obama Biden 2012". It's a reaction to all the Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories.
I did try to find a Mitt Romney coffee mug for the start of the Republican National Convention last week, but I couldn't find any good ones — any mugs that made a statement AND were awesome. But now I'm not sure if I will. (Read more about that here: "Is making a Mitt Romney coffee mug disrespectful? ")
By law, I think I'm supposed to give equal time to a political opponent, so let me know if you see a Mitt Romney coffee mug!
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Free download of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performing Wynton's composition "Sanctified Blues" from Congo Square during their Cuban tour, a sneak preview from the JLCO's upcoming CD "Five Nights In Havana", coming out in 2012. Keep reading »
60 Minutes to Rebroadcast Feature on Wynton Marsalis and the JLCO on June 26th, 7PM EST
CBS 60 Minutes announced that it will rebroadcast the two segment feature on Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on Sunday, June 26th. Check back here on Sunday, June 26th for more behind the scenes content and a free MP3 download! Keep reading »
CBS 60 Minutes to Air Two-Part Feature on Wynton Marsalis and JALC
60 Minutes Correspondent Morley Safer Traveled With Wynton Marsalis and The World Renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra For Their First Trip To Havana and To The Barbican Centre in London To Cover Performances and Education Residencies. Keep reading »
Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's Residency in Havana, Cuba 2010
Between the dates October 2nd and October 10th Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center passionately shared their music with children, musicians, and the people of Cuba. The Cuban music community welcomed the JLCO with open arms and the residency resulted in an all-encompassing exchange of music and culture. American and Cuban media covered the weeklong residency: October 6, 2010 Escambray – "Wynton Marsalis: It's an Honor to Visit Cuba" Cuban News – "US Jazzmen Succumb to Cuban Music" October 7, 2010 Cuban News – "Chucho Valdes and Marsalis Make Masterly Performance in Havana" October 8, 2010 Wall Street Journal – "In Cuba, an 'Extended Family' Reunites" Associated… Keep reading »
Wynton Marsalis in Cuba for Historic Jazz Concerts
A country known for groundbreaking jazz is getting a visit from one of America's leading trumpeters, who spent the weekend jamming with Cuban legends ahead of a concert series that will put musicians from the two Cold War enemies on stage together. The visit by Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra kicks off a season of unprecedented cultural exchanges – with the American Ballet Theater scheduled to perform in Havana next month in honor of Cuban ballet legend Alicia Alonso. Several Cuban musicians have also traveled to the United States in recent months, taking advantage of a… Keep reading »
Jazz at Lincoln Center promotes cultural and artistic exchange with JLCO residency in Cuba
Jazz at Lincoln Center promotes cultural and artistic exchange with American and Cuban jazz musicians by producing events in Havana, Cuba and New York City in October. At the invitation of the Cuban Institute of Music, Jazz at Lincoln will bring its Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) to Havana for a residency on October 5-9. Later in the month, Jazz at Lincoln Center will produce the Afro-Cuban Jazz Celebration featuring concerts and a cultural expo at its home, Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City October 21-23. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra residency will… Keep reading »


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Artist Kim Determan, l., asks Jennifer Bowman for advice on a piece of artwork during the show. Bowman also teaches beginner art classes in Anacortes.
More than 65 artists from the Northwest region and Canada showed their work at the juried show on June 22. Organized by the Blaine Artists' group, the show displayed work from all disciplines.
Oil paintings by Jennifer Bowman displayed during the event.
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This summer has been so busy, and the growing season so short, that we don't have quite the amount of flowers and veggies we normally have.
There are some things that have been hardy enough to handle our neglect!
The jasmine smells wonderful just outside the kitchen widow.
I had totally given up on this little pot. It's pulling through, though!
I have no idea what the name of this tree is, I think I've seen it more often in bush form. Let me tell you, the humming birds LOVE it. They can be noisy little buggers when there are a lot of them around! They always make me smile when I hear them.
This huge hydrangea started out bright blue, but over the summer the blooms turned green. I love them both!
The rose bushes have been beautiful all summer long. Even once they fade a little from the sun they are a gorgeous color.
Then there is this tree...this tree graces our front yard and the whole neighborhood loves it. It smells sooooooo good! Just like jasmine, but I've been told it is something else. It also is usually just a small plant.
Seriously, it smells divine! I wish I could bottle it up.
We didn't know if our raspberries would make it after being transplanted from our last home. Some made it, some didn't, but we have had a nice little harvest regardless! Yum, raspberries!
One thing that we did manage to plant...and that survived the monsoon spring were the tomatoes. We have to harvest almost every night and there is still so much green fruit!!!
Pear tomatoes are my favorite!
Just a small sample of a harvest. Thankfully my boys love tomatoes, and they eat them like candy. I often find Little G walking around with a half eaten one in his hand. He always finishes it too.
Peppers also made it through the wet, wet spring!
Last but not least, our apple tree is so full of fruit some of the branches are almost on the ground. I think the worms have already claimed most of them though. Next year we will be much more on top of things!
Monday, September 6, 2010
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- Heather@myeverydaygraces said...
I need to go look at my apple trees... do you spray or do anything special to them? I haven't sprayed before but last time I checked there seemed to be a lot of rust/scab (whatever:) on the fruit.
Stay dry:)
- September 7, 2010 at 7:49 PM
- Andrea said...
We didn't spray this year. We were trying to find something organic, but didn't have any luck. Our apples have a little scab on them too. Not sure what that is all about though.
If we come up with something wonderful to keep the bugs off next year I'll be sure to post about it!
- September 8, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Heather@myeverydaygraces said...
Hi Andrea, I was just bouncing around in blogland after signing up for Selah @ George Fox and came upon Courageous Homekeeping. Anyhoo, just wanted to say I enjoyed it, nice work!
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Restricted free agent Alex Pietrangelo and the St. Louis Blues are at a standstill on contract talks and their star blueliner will not be at the start of training camp as player physicals get under way.
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I have a table of about 90K records. One of the fields is nvarchar(20) and should only contain NUMBERS. However some contain an alpha mix.
Can someone suggest a quick way to identify the records that have LETTERS imbedded in the string?
Thanks, John
asked Oct 21, 2009 at 08:18 AM in Default
edited Oct 21, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Melvyn Harbour 1 ♦♦
Excellent answers all and thanks for the very quick response.
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM JMasciantoni
John, have you thought about accepting one of the answers as your 'Accepted Answer'? It will help others in future.
Oct 26, 2009 at 08:27 AM Kev Riley ♦♦
Use PATINDEX to search for letters
assuming it is case-insenstive, otherwise
If the requirement is twisted somewhat to say ONLY numbers are allowed, then
As mentioned in the comment to another answer, ISNUMERIC will return true if the string can be converted to a numeric data type (which includes float, real and money). Because of this, some non-number characters are acceptable '+', '-', 'd', 'e', and currency symbols e.g. '$', '£'
answered Oct 21, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Kev Riley ♦♦
The last query will select all rows that contain only numbers - because you're saying NOT like and also using the ^ excluder in the pattern. Also, i'd be interested to see whether patindex('[a-zA-Z]', myColumn) might be more efficient than lower(myColumn)?
Oct 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM Matt Whitfield ♦♦
oops! cheers for spotting that Matt, fixed now!
Oct 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM Kev Riley ♦♦
This will probably use a table scan because of the function on field, but with only 90k records, it shouldn't be a problem
answered Oct 21, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Paul Ward
Be careful with ISNUMERIC. Try
select isnumeric('111d1') it will return '1' i.e.true. This is because it is testing to see whether the string can be converted to a numeric data type.
Oct 21, 2009 at 09:15 AM Kev Riley ♦♦
Since only letters need to be identified:
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Supplementary schools in Ealing have a proud tradition going back over forty years. They represent the strong aspirations of students and their parents to achieve well in the education system and in life, making the most of all that the curriculum can offer.
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(WNFL)- The Wisconsin men's hockey team will close out its regular season at Michigan State tonight and tomorrow afternoon. The fifth-ranked Badgers have a five-game winning streak after a sweep at Penn State, 4-to-2 last Friday and 3-to-2 in overtime last Saturday. Wisconsin is five points behind Big Ten-leading Minnesota. The Badgers are 12-5-and-1 in conference play and 21-9-and-2 overall. The Spartans come in at 4-8-6-and-4 in Big Ten play, and 10-16-and-7 overall. Michigan State is coming off a two-game split at Michigan, including a 4-to-3 come-from-behind win last Saturday. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin women's hockey team is gearing up for its national Division-One quarter-final home match against Harvard tomorrow night. The Badgers have the third seed with a mark of 27-7-and-2. Sixth-seeded Harvard is 23-5-and-4. Tomorrow's winners will advance to the Women's Frozen Four which starts a week from tonight in Hamden Connecticut.
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Men impersonating agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration are
calling people threatening to have them arrested for buying
prescription drugs over the internet. It's a scam that has terrified
thousands of people all over the country. The con artists accuse the
victims of having committed a felony that is punishable by several years
in prison. They tell the victims that agents are on their way to arrest
them unless they agree to pay a fine of $3,300.
It happened
to Dori Wolfenstein's mother. "She was panicking because the first
thing she hears is, you've committed a felony and you're going to
jail." Her mother never paid a dime because Wolfenstein, who happens to
be a retired LAPD cop told her it was scam.
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many people have been swindled out of thousands of dollars. Some paying
as much as $6,000 to avoid being arrested.
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8 Steps to Preventing Tooth Decay and Cavities in Toddlers
Tooth decay and cavities can strike as soon as those first baby teeth emerge. With a little care, you can help keep those pearly whites healthy. Here are eight steps to help prevent tooth decay and cavities in toddlers.
1. Bedtime Habits
More dentists today say they are seeing toddler patients with cavities. Dr. Allen D. Bagdade, a pediatric dentist in Arlington Heights, Illinois, says one reason toddlers develop cavities is because of their bedtime habits. He says toddlers develop bottle decay by sleeping with a bottle of milk or juice at night.
2. Don't Dip the Pacifier
Dr. Bagdade also warns against the popular technique of dipping a pacifier in sugar, molasses, or other sweetener to comfort a baby or toddler. "That's the worst thing you can do," he says. The sticky substance will just sit on Baby's teeth as he sucks, which leads to tooth decay.
3. Keep a Food Diary
Dr. Bagdade recommends parents keep a food diary of everything the child eats or drinks. He says parents are often very surprised by how many refined sugars and carbohydrates their child is consuming in a typical week.
4. Caring for Teeth
Parents can take some steps to help their toddler develop good oral hygiene, although tooth brushing and is not recommended for very young children. Dr. Bagdade says parents should wipe their toddler's front teeth with a 2-by-2-inch piece of damp gauze.
5. Flossing and Brushing
Children should not floss until they are 3 years of age, although they may begin brushing at about age 2 with a tiny tooth brush. By age 3 children should have an established routine of brushing their teeth after breakfast and before bedtime.
6. The First Trip to the Dentist
Before taking a toddler to see the dentist, talk about the differences between the doctor and dentist. Many toddlers may associate doctors with shots. And try not to overload them with too much information and remain upbeat, Dr. Bagdade says.
7. When to Make the Appointment
Dr. James Bennett, with the South Florida Dentistry for Children and Orthodontics in Coral Springs, Florida, says it's important to make an appointment for your child's first oral examination six months after the eruption of the first primary tooth or by age 1.
8. Finding a Dentist
Dr. Bennett, who has 2 1/2-year-old fraternal twins who both love brushing their teeth, says it's important to establish a "dental home" for your child just as a parent would with a pediatrician. He says the dentist will go over toothbrush techniques with you and your child.
9. Filling the Cavity
So what to do if your toddler ends up with cavities? Most parents may be surprised to learn toddlers who have several cavities may have to be treated in the hospital under general anesthesia.


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TOWN OF CLEVELAND, WI (WTAQ) - Firefighters in northwest Wisconsin got quite a surprise as they were putting out a house fire Thursday – the sounds of gun powder exploding.
Cornell assistant fire chief Steve Boulding said the house had 2,500 rounds of ammunition in about the same spot. And crews could hear some of it popping, while the house was lifted up from the impact.
The home was located west of Cornell in the Chippewa County town of Cleveland.
Units were called about 12:50 p.m. Thursday.
Boulding said the house was engulfed in flames when fire-fighters got there – and the structure collapsed a short time later.
Two other fire departments helped battle the blaze. The exact cause remains under investigation. No injuries were reported.


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Don Davison has lived in Cook County since 1976. He enjoys nature photography and says, "I'm that guy you see out there on the beach getting soaked by the waves. I take my camera everywhere." Don lives with his wife Ivy on Devil Track Lake. Learn more about Don's photography on his blog....Read more
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Ellen Stubbs has enjoyed exploring photography since getting her first 35mm camera at age 18. "I find photography helps me see things I otherwise would miss." Nature and landscapes are special loves, but her tastes are eclectic and sometimes quirky. Cook County has been a favorite haunt since 1973, and she spends much of her time in Lutsen with her spouse, Karen.Read more
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We will be happy to give you further details about any particular animal and they can be seen on a one to one basis with a member of our staff.
Bristol Dogs & Cats Home provides care, shelter and a rehoming service for nearly 2,000 unwanted dogs, cats and small animals every year.
This on-line database only shows a small selection of animals looking for new homes at Bristol Dogs & Cats Home. To see all the animals available for rehoming, please come and visit us.
Please read our adoption procedure before choosing an animal.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to suspend our fostering program for the immediate future.
We will continue to take enquiries from people who may be interested in fostering for Bristol Dogs & Cats Home and such enquiries can be emailed to Bristol Dogs & Cats Home.
This will not affect those dogs currently on foster.
We wish to thank all our current fosterers for their continued hard work and dedication. We will be in contact with you shortly.
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As you're finally coming down from the caffeine high you've been on the past few weeks for last minute assignments and finals, you're going to come to the realization that it is in fact summer. And while summer is a free block of time for college students — that can be a problem within itself. Wait — you don't have a 10 page paper to write, or six chapters of quantum physics to memorize?
While college offers many rewarding experiences, if you've got your nose in a book the entire year, by the time summer rolls around, you may actually forget how to have fun.
So if you're vigorously nodding your head, agreeing with what I've said above, or your mind is drawing a blank on what you can be spending your time on this summer, then say no more. Whether you're going to be juggling multiple activities, working to make some extra cash, or you've got the entire summer free, here are some ideas that will help to make this your best summer ever.
There's nothing better than getting those philanthropic juices flowing like going out and helping your fellow man, animal or species of tree. Volunteering is something that can be personalized to meet your interests and schedule, and is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. But don't feel like you need to single-handedly save an entire nation. Even the smallest efforts, like picking up garbage in your local park or planting a tree can have a huge impact. Not a huge fan of the outdoors or you want to volunteer in the comfort of your own home? Not a problem. There are currently sites, like Sparked, that allow you to use the unique skills and talents that you've gained in school, to complete volunteer projects online.
Pressed for time this summer, and really can't carve out time for volunteering? Then there's a way to give back, just by going out and doing your normal shopping. Sites like Common Kindness work with popular retailers to offer you coupons, with some of the proceeds of the items purchased going to the charity of your choosing.
Take on an internship
Looking to gain some valuable job experience, keep your skills fresh, and potentially make some money working in your field this summer? Then consider taking on an internship. Many excellent companies and corporations offer summer internship positions for college students. While some are paid, and others are not, this is the prime opportunity to get your foot in the door, network, and find out if you really want to be a PR exec, computer tech or a rocket scientist. College campuses often have listings in their student services offices of businesses looking for interns in your area, as well as companies listing the internships on their website. Not sure if a business or company you want to work for is taking on interns? Then ask them. Chances are, they'll be happy to have someone excited to work with them, and you'll get the experience in a company of your choosing.
One word to the wise on internships is this: make sure you have time for all of the duties and expectations as an intern. The last thing you want to do is promise your services as an intern, only to later leave because you're swamped with summer classes, or you want to spend more time on the beach.
Take summer courses
Speaking of which, did I mention taking summer courses? While you may be dreading even the mental image of sitting in a classroom in the summer heat while your friends are at the beach or sleeping in, there are some considerations to be made in favor of summer classes. Despite the fact that summer course offerings tend to be smaller than the fall and spring semester, the summer can be the perfect time to focus on harder courses, and get them out of the way, so you won't have to worry about them in the hectic semesters ahead. You'll definitely be thanking yourself your last few semesters when you have a lot to plan for, and a lighter course load could come in handy then.
In addition to the benefits of getting the classes done and out of the way, there are even programs where students can study abroad during the summer. Not only do these opportunities fulfill your class requirement, but they can be a highly enriching and exciting experience.
Start some friendly competition
Whoever said that some friendly competition never hurt anyone must have had some great summers. While you should never make your summer, or any stretch of time, purely about competition, having some fun events with your friends over the summer can bring about some friendly competition that kicks things up a notch. Have some great activities that your group of friends enjoy, or haven't tried yet? Now is the time to coordinate these plans, and see which one of your friends can complete the most aforementioned fun activities, a "summer Olympics" of sorts. You can make it an excuse to get together with your friends often over the summer, and you will have the ability to try new activities and make memories that will last.
Do something you told yourself you'd never do
Much like the friendly competition, take the time to do at least one thing that you told yourself you'd never do. The summer is meant to be a time of fun with your family and friends, and by pushing yourself to try something new, or something you shied away from in the past, you're opening yourself up to new possibilities. One should always exercise caution when trying this new thing, and make sure that you're not breaking any laws. While doing new things is fun, being behind bars isn't, and I'm sure your parents would agree with that sentiment. Besides, those mug shots will haunt you for years to come, so be careful!
Go on a road trip or vacation with friends
Have you ever been itching to go on an adventure, to just get away for a while? Well, the summer is a prime time to do it. Planning a road trip or vacation with your friends is exciting and exhilarating, and can be the chance to visit a favorite locale, or a new place entirely. Whether it's just a one day drive, or a week out camping in the woods, getting out and experiencing life, and what new places have to offer is one of the benefits of being a college student. Stumped as to where to go on this road trip? There are many festivals, concerts and events, like Burning Man, that you can attend and make a road trip destination. Make sure that you do enough pre-planning, and that you have the money and supplies that you need, so you're not calling Mom and Dad to pick you up at a motel out in the middle of nowhere. That could quickly turn the best summer ever into the most broke, most in trouble summer ever.
What's the most important thing that you can do, to make this the best summer ever? Just relax! Taking time to step out of the normal hectic pace of life, set aside time for yourself, and recharge your batteries for the fall is exactly what you need. Whether it's a nap, sleeping in, meditating or lounging by the pool, make sure that you're feeling as relaxed and zen as possible so you are ready to go when the new semester starts and the craziness resumes.


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The "final evolution" of hacker favourite the Raspberry Pi Model B has arrived, adding two USB ports and becoming more power efficient.
For less than $35, this SD-card-size adapter lets you connect mobile devices and computers to your camera for wireless viewing and transferring of pictures and videos.
The new Asus PadFone isn't available in the US, but with its Snapdragon 800 processor and impressive build quality, we're scratching our heads as to why.
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The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive makes up for its slow USB speed by offering an excellent feature set and an SD card slot that will make most casual mobile users happy, especially photographers.
If you don't need an extralarge screen and a lot of extra bells and whistles, the Toshiba SD-P71S is a solid portable DVD player.
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Sharp's SD-SP10 budget-priced virtual-surround speaker/subwoofer combo is sonically competitive with far more expensive single-speaker systems.
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MacDonald House Museum
3458 Hwy 395
East Lake Ainslie
Ceilidh Trail
June 30 - August 31
DescriptionThe MacDonald House Museum is a 19th century, gothic-style furnished farmhouse overlooking Lake Ainslie on Cape Breton Island. The museum's exhibit room features crafts, a housing loom and spinning wheel, while the barn displays an assortment of farm machinery and tools. The barn also provides a spectacular setting for the numerous concerts and square dances held throughout the summer months. Visitors to the museum can also explore a restored one-room schoolhouse (c 1920) to learn what education used to be like in rural Cape Breton
Facilities / ServicesBus tours
Limited accessibility
Hours Of Operation
Tue–Sun 10am–5pm (closed Mon).
Detailed InformationThis property accepts Cash only.
Admission: Admission (STC) $4; family and group rates available.
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Space Saving for Pet Owners: Curve Wall-Mounted Pet Bed
There's no reason that objects of necessity for some people— bicycles, pet beds — have to be clunky eye sores. Take this wall-mounted pet bed by designer Akemi Tanaka. Stylish, functional, and most importantly, space-saving!
The Curve pet bed can be mounted anywhere on the wall, and works for both cats and dogs (35 lbs. max capacity). Made in the USA, the beds are made of bentwood in maple or walnut veneer with a linseed oil finish, and the snap-on cushions are removable and machine-washable
Okay, so it costs $200 (available here), which might be a bit on the high side for a pet bed. But we still think it's a great idea.
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These look really nice, and my cat would probably love one. The first picture, though, just screams of pictures being knocked askew and/or onto the floor by a not-so-peacefully relaxing kitty. I had to put museum putty behind all of my pictures to keep her from messing with them!
I don't know if that would support my 22 lb cat. I am sure he would like up until the point that he pulls it our of the wall.
We just keep our dog bed under the bed and it works great. she loves the small space.
Does anyone know where that polar bear print is from?? I love it!
drmona - i think it's from the t-shirt site threadless.com (same with the "yeah" print)
There is a significantly cheaper way to create nearly the same cat bed that a few Ikea hackers came up with. It's just a wall-mounted shelf with something comfy for kitty attached. Sure, it won't be curved, but I'm willing to sacrifice a little style for frugality.
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Frank's Steak House is not a place people go for a fine dining experience.
Pairs of 60-something women come on Sunday afternoon to share a bottle of wine and have an early bird special, maybe chicken Parmigiana or a 9-ounce sirloin with a salad, baked potato, ice cream sundae, and coffee for $13.95. At Frank's, lonely guys play Keno at the bar while the waitstaff sings happy birthday to an 80-year-old woman with her adult children and teenage grandkids.


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You Should Add This Insurer to Your Portfolio
Phillip is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Insurance companies were among the hardest hit during the global recession, but many are now posting major profits. Before getting too excited, however, many of these firms still suffer from fundamental setbacks. That's why it is important to take a look at the books and trends; this lets you see which of these companies are likely winners in the the years ahead and which could be losers.
Progressive is improving returns
Progressive (NYSE: PGR) will be better able to offer some of the lowest insurance rates due to its continual drive to streamline operations while decreasing operating expenses. The firm is a leader in offering online policy quotes, significantly cutting down customer service expenses while increasing the revenue stream. This business strategy has helped improve the company's return on equity significantly in the last year, and this means improved operating potential in the years ahead.
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The company is continually finding savings for those that it insures by offering discounts for safe drivers. This will keep those drivers with the company, and because of their driving savvy they aren't likely to require hefty payouts from Progressive. That will save the company money, allowing it to further reduce its rates while attracting more customers.
Assured will suffer from increasing competition
Assured Guaranty (NYSE: AGO) didn't issue many of the dangerous bonds that were connected to the housing boom. For this reason, the company wasn't severely downgraded like many of its peers. This will allow the company to focus on insuring municipal bonds, which are a major revenue source. Municipal bonds are paid right away, meaning that the company will have extra cash flow for future investments.
The company is at risk of increased competition, however. The firm has been a major bond insurer for the last several years, but newbies such as White Mountains Insurance Group are placing potential strains on business. For this reason, the company's competitive advantage will likely begin to wane next year.
Analysts agree. The firm is still pegged to earn 16% more per share this year, but will likely fall 15% next year. Revenue is expected to decrease by 2.2% this year before dropping 17.8% next year.
Ace's advantage is its wide selection of policies
Ace (NYSE: ACE) is a unique company because it offers a multitude of insurance policies. Most firms focus on one or a few types of insurance, and this gives Ace an economic advantage. The company's ability to increase its offerings will allow it to cross-market its various insurance policies to the same company. This will allow it to cash in on a single customer multiple times.
While the risky insurance that the company has offered in the past left it exposed to much of the economic recession's worst, leaving the recession behind could mean a sharper turnaround for this firm. The company is still involved in annuity reinsurance, however; that type of exposure could make the company vulnerable to a major decline should the economy take a turn for the worse.
Analysts are wary about the company. While revenue increases are expected for the next two years (4.7% this year and 5.2% next year), earnings per share are expected to fall by 2% next year after rising 15% this year. This could be a result of the corporations' solid bargaining power when negotiating insurance rates.
Making sense of it all
Progressive is my pick of the litter because of its growing ability to attract new customers through reduced rates. The increased competition at Assured doesn't sit well with me, and it is best to avoid the company's stock because of its decreasing competitive advantage. Ace is a great stock to own during economic booms, but the potential of a bust for the risk-exposed company concerns me too much to pick up any shares.
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Three former Indiana football players will be inducted into the state of Indiana Football Hall of Fame.
Mark and Mike Deal along with Randy Beisler will join the Hall on May 5.
Mark Deal is currently an assistant athletic director for alumni relations with the IU football program. He played for the Hoosiers from 1975-78, was a graduate assistant at IU in 1979 and helped coach the Hoosiers from 1996-99.
Mike Deal played for the Hoosiers from 1966-69. He was a member of IU's 1967 Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl team, and he was a graduate assistant in 1970.
Beisler played for IU from 1962-65. He was a first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles and played nine seasons with the Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.


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The New York Islanders made a surprise move, re-uniting a pair of linemates with big free agent contracts.
Numbers Game looks into the Islanders getting Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin.
The Islanders Get: C Mikhail Grabovski and LW Nikolai Kulemin.
Grabovski, 30, has been a productive centre, scoring 160 points in 261 games over the past four seasons, which ranks 98th among NHL forwards.
While that alone is a decent indication of Grabovski's ability to contribute as a second-line centre, he's put up terrific relative possession numbers in four of the last five seasons, the only exception being in 2012-2013 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, when he was effectively buried in a defensive role. That led to his being bought out by the Maple Leafs in one of the more ridiculous decisions in the history of NHL contract buyouts.
One year after he was bought out by the Maple Leafs and could only drum up enough interest to secure a one-year, $3-million deal as a free agent, Grabovski signed for four years and $20-million with the Isles.
Going to the Islanders should offer Grabovski an opportunity to get favourable matchups, with zone starts tilted towards the offensive zone and softer opposition while opponents send their best at John Tavares' line and the Islanders put Frans Nielsen's line out for the toughest defensive assignments.
Grabovski has scored 20 or more goals three times and topped 50 points twice. His career points per game of 0.59 works out to 48 points over an 82-game schedule, so maybe something around a 50-point season is the best-case scenario, but if Grabovski can put up between 40 and 50 points with typically strong possession stats over the course of his contract, he will be a solid addition for the Islanders.
Grabovski's departure from Washington leaves a hole at second-line centre, one that still needs to be filled, unless Marcus Johansson or Evgeny Kuznetsov fit into that spot.
Kulemin is a 27-year-old winger who scored 30 goals and 57 points riding shotgun with Grabovski for the Maple Leafs in 2010-2011, but has failed to generate much offence since, scoring 23 goals and 71 points in 188 games. But, to be fair, Kulemin has been stuck in a defensive role for the past couple seasons, with primarily defensive zone starts against quality opposition.
While Kulemin hasn't scored a bunch in the NHL, particularly recently, he's produced enough to believe that there is more offence to be uncovered. He has 11 points in 20 games for Russia at the past two World Championships and 38 points in 36 KHL games while playing alongside Evgeni Malkin, so it's not like Kulemin can't find his way around the offensive zone, but he likely needs a centre that will be the creator offensively.
With the expectation that Kulemin will skate with Grabovski, he too should benefit from more offensive zone starts and favourable matchups. Maybe that results in Kulemin scoring 35-to-40 points (that 57-point season in 2010-2011 sure appears to be an aberration) and if that comes with solid two-way play then, even at his lofty price, Kulemin can be a worthy acquisition for the Isles.
Toronto didn't seem to be in position to pay Kulemin, and they shouldn't have, based on how he was being used. Wingers that are deployed like Kulemin don't tend to get paid.
Kulemin's contract also runs for four years, paying him $16.75-million, which is a lot given his recent production, but if he gets more of an offensive opportunity, Kulemin has a decent shot at producing enough offensively to justify that price, which is fair for a second-line winger.
All in all, this is an aggressive move by the Islanders and suddenly gives them terrific depth up front. So much that they likely need to find room on the wing for young guns like Brock Nelson and Ryan Strome, but it's an enviable problem to have so much talent that some of your centres need to find room to play on the wing. Their defence can still get better, but these signings put the Islanders into the mix among playoff contenders for next season.
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The Ravens Club
- Address:
207 South Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48103Neighborhood:
Ann Arbor
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
The Ravens Club
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.theravensclub.com/
- Phone: 7342140400x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Mon - Sun @ 5:00PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
- Executive Chef: Dan Vernia
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: We now have a semi-private space, for 24 seated.
- Private Party Contact: Jeffrey Paquin 7342237132x
- Entertainment: We feature free live jazz every Wednesday from 9:00PM - 12:00AM We have two 46" flat screens to watch the big games and a great sound system with which to listen to your favorite jazz.
- Special Events: We have a semi-private area with which to seat 24 ppl comfortably.
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The Ravens Club prides itself on making classic cocktails the way they were intended, with an unparallelled selection of fine spirits that includes more than 130 whiskeys. Our kitchen offers American small plates, including snacks and comfort food you know and love.Continued
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2 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4Service3.5
- Ambiance4Noise LevelEnergetic
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- alrightasfvDined on 4/25/2014The drinks were horribly overpriced. I ordered "the number two" which was recommended to me by the waiter. Nine dollars later I received a small glass of an average tasting mixed drink. I was astounded by how small the drink was for 9 dollars. Everything else was quite tasty and reasonably priced, although it was hard to hear much over how loud the restaurant was. Overall...don't think I will come back here on my own, though I'd be happy to come back if invited by friends..but I would definitely not order any drinks.Special Features:
- LOVE The Ravens ClubSuz2615Dined on 4/11/2014The Ravens Club has provided a great dining experience each time I have been there! I have only fabulous things to say about the interesting and excellently prepared menu, the fantastic cocktails, perfect atmosphere, and amazing service. Everyone I have dined with at the Ravens has agreed on all of the above as well!Special Features:
- Amazing drinkMaximusDined on 3/18/2014I was very happy with the food , drink selection ...Good place ,,,I'll be back...Special Features:
- Great Experience!Suz2615Dined on 3/8/2014Our party of four was quite thrilled with our experience, great cocktails, fantastic appetizers, wonderful entrees and desserts all accompanied by excellent service. Love the atmosphere...a combination of elegance and mystere! Would recommend Ravens Club in a heartbeat!Special Features:
- Great birthday!dielemanDined on 2/27/2014I was really impressed with our waiter. There were 9 of us, we all showed up at different times, split some of the items we ordered, got a different drinks each time, etc. and he somehow managed to keep everything perfectly straight when he brought us our separate checks. I've been a server for years and I know how difficult a situation like that can be, but he totally handled it and with zero attitude. He had a great personality, he was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The food highlight of the night was definitely the crispy duck confit. It was perfect. It was my birthday and I had a great time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty experienceDorothyLiDined on 1/15/2014The food was good. I was surprised by the beet salad. The citrus and mint made a difference. Delicious.Special Features:
- Wonderful EveningA2DinerDined on 1/13/2014We went to The Raven's Club as a group of 7. Our server, Will, was patient, helpful and great! We loved everything we tried!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The food and cocktails wereGlutenFreeDined on 1/10/2014The food and cocktails were delicious but the size of the dishes was hard to predict. Some portions were very generous (pot roast, fried chicken special) others were too small for a hungry person. It'd also be nice if the hush-puppies didn't have wheat flour in them so celiacs like me could eat 'em, but overall there were lots of accomodations for wheat-free people. Highly recommended!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for small platesSherryDined on 9/28/2013I went in a group of 6. We sat in a large both in the back - perfect for 6 and a little quieter than the front. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is casual. Entrée choices are limited so instead we ordered at least a dozen small plates to share. The food was excellent! Some of our favorites were the clay pot carrots, kale Caesar, roasted beets, short ribs, and chorizo empanadas. The only item we could not recommend is the deviled eggs. They simply weren't special. There were only two desserts so we got a couple of each to go around and they were both excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant, but suggest you go with a few people so you can enjoy as many items as you can.Special Features:
- Family of FoodiesOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/7/2013With a sister visiting from San Francisco we had to find a place that fit her standards. The Ravens Club hit the mark. Six of us shared several appetizers - 2 orders of deviled eggs (almost like Mom's!), calamari (tasty), the kale Caesar ( good way to eat kale), the cheese board (jam spreads were delicious), and the smoked nuts (an unexpected favorite). Two shared the night's special - house-made pasta with giant meatballs containing pine nuts and raisins. There was enough for the others to sample it and wish they had ordered it. Two shared the taco dishes. The lamb was braised to to perfection; chorizo was okay. Next time we'll request the chicken salad sandwich with the cranberry-walnut bread. We relaxed as the pie was baking. Yum!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good for a drink and snackFoodlover68Dined on 6/20/2013The food really missed. Beautiful ingredients, bland finish. Salads were beautiful and bland. Salmon cooked to a perfect medium rare, bland. Cocktails, French fries and deviled eggs were fantastic. With just a little more flavor, the food could be delicious as it sounds.Special Features:
- Tried The Raven's Club forOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/10/2013Tried The Raven's Club for the first time during Ann Arbor Restaurant Week as their menu looked to be one of the most appetizing. The restaurant isn't typically open on Mondays, but made an exception for RW. The RW menu was the only one offered, which as disappointing to some of our party The chorizo tacos were the most popular first course - good flavor, but the tortillas completely fell apart after the first bite, making them difficult to eat. The strawberry salad with feta cheese was tasty, but the squash soup (cold, not specified) was less than desirable. For entrees, the group tried the chicken, ricotta ravioli and pork chop, all of which were fantastic. HUGE drink menu with house-made sodas and syrups. Great bar scene!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Celebrationlove2eatDined on 5/31/2013My group decided upon Ravens Club to celebrate a birthday. Our server seemed scattered although she recommended drinks and food to us. During dinner she was not as attentive as she could have been. We mentioned that one of the salads was not good as we did not take more than one bite. She did not apologize or offer us a substitution. When the check came it was still on the bill. We will go back, just hopefully not to sit in her section.Special Features:
- Party of six - raves for theOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 4/7/2013Party of six - raves for the cod and lasagna, the steak, and the lamb shanks, but not for the pork Bolognese. Why grind up pork cheeks? Excellent service. Lovely restaurant.
- The Raven's Club - Evermore!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 3/28/2013The Raven's Club has a wonderful ambience -- we went on a Thursday evening to experience the jazz music. The club accommodated our group in a large round booth in the back where we could talk and appreciate the music in the background. Exceptional service! The food choices are varied, and the bar drinks were delicious. Our group would definitely visit the Raven's Club again.Special Features:
- Creative dishes on both theChesterDined on 3/23/2013Creative dishes on both the appetizer and entree menus, prepared with attention and excellence. I did not sample dessert because I forgot to leave room, but others at the table enjoyed them. The innovative cocktail menu is a highlight, but they also have an excellent craft beer selection and a large wine list. We had table service for our group, but the bar area was crowded and animated. Despite the busy nature of the restaurant the service was very attentive. Prices are what you might expect from a Main Street Ann Arbor restaurant, but I believe it is worth your time and money. FYI, they only take reservations for parties of six or more, but it seemed like they seated smaller walk-in groups reasonably quickly.Special Features:
- The Raven's Club has a veryOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/8/2013The Raven's Club has a very interesting menu, but not a very extensive one. I was especially disappointed at the lack of heart-healthy foods available. The bartenders are fantastic, and the attention to details in their drink-making and choices of liquors is remarkable. I really enjoyed visiting during restaurant week, but a visit on a regular evening proved disappointing in menu choices.Special Features:
- A bit noisy and crowded forTomHDined on 1/25/2013A bit noisy and crowded for an intimate dinner, but the food was amazing. We'll definitely go back.Special Features:
- celebrate in styleshooterDined on 1/23/2013Great place to celebrate my birthday with family and friends. 9 of us spent over 2.5 hours dining and never felt rushed. Our server was delightful and just the right amount of attentive. The food was creative and perfectly cooked and presented. Loved it!Special Features:
- FIVE STARS2die4VIPDined on 1/20/2013What an unexpected and welcomed surprise! Logans used to be our favorite upscale restaurant but TRC has won us over during restaurant week. The foods were really a chef's creation. The first course vegetables, squash ravioli was really original and the brussel sprouts were dressed up with walnuts and parmesan after the expert browning and roasting. The main courses, trout and scallops, were done perfectly. Sweet, delicate scallops and perfectly seasoned trout were delicious. The desserts! Caramel Bodino was out of this world! The chocolate cake with bourbon whipped cream was decadent. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and Kristin, our waitress, was excellent at her job, friendly, funny and very attentative. FIVE STARS!Special Features:
- Cool lighting!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 1/5/2013Love the light fixtures in this place, it really gives it a unique ambiance in town.Special Features:
- Great service. Pricey, butOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/27/2012Great service. Pricey, but food and drinks were worth it. Great Dixieland jazz group was playing - very fun!Special Features:
- Great place for a date night-weOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 12/23/2012Great place for a date night-we celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary here. We loved the custom cocktails and sharing several appetizers and the live jazz group was fantastic.Special Features:
- The trout dinner was way wayOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/19/2012The trout dinner was way way too thin. Had to peel off the skin. Gross! Not a very good presentation. : ( I was still hungry when I left. The flatbread was too spicy. Wait staff needs to make sure they let their customers know.
- We love the changing menuOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 12/16/2012We love the changing menu with the seasons and the use of local foods. The dishes are always creative with a unique blending of flavors. We have been happy every time! The staff is excellent as well! So friendly and helpful!Special Features:
- AmazingOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/7/2012Great experience! Favorite restaurant on Main St. in Ann Arbor, better than Chop House in my opinion. The quail, corn bread, and butterscotch were to die for!Special Features:
- Great place for small plates/sharinOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/5/2012Great place for small plates/sharing. We didn't eat entrees, but we had vegetarians in our group - the entrees were not veg friendly. The libations were delicious and great ambiance! Six people in our group at a long booth made it difficult to hear the people on either end. A round table would definitely have been more conducive to conversation.Special Features:
- We enjoyed our experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/4/2012We enjoyed our experience and the food options available, and the service was great.Special Features:
- Great fresh menu!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/30/2012I was amazed at the quality of the food for a reasonable price!Special Features:
- Fabulous food, great service.OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 11/30/2012Fabulous food, great service. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- Great energy hereOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 11/30/2012Great service - fun place - good good - huge mix drink menuSpecial Features:
- Excellent food. Number ofOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/24/2012Excellent food. Number of entrees was few, but I wanted every entree. Some appetizers that you don't see everywhere including bone marrow and sweetbreads. I will definitely be back. Highly recommendedSpecial Features:
- Nice dinner to celebrate anniversarOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/24/2012We went for our anniversary. Have been several times before, but we wanted to try to menu with their new chef. I love all the small plate options. My favorite part are the specialty drinks with their own bitters and such that they make.Special Features:
- Amazingly inventive and interestingOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 11/17/2012Amazingly inventive and interesting cocktails were the highlight. All of the pork-based food was great, like pork belly, bean/bacon/kale soup, pork shank. Other food was hit and miss.Special Features:
- I do not drink much but IRebeccaDined on 11/16/2012I do not drink much but I had the best cocktail I have ever had. I had the "cold war" and I would gladly go back just for that drink alone. The food was very good. We ordered small plates only and were very happy with all of our choices. The salted caramel custard was excellent.Special Features:
- Give your review a title (optional)OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 11/16/2012This is our third trip to the Ravens, which we have added to our list of post-game dinner places. Each time we have had different delicious meals of uncommon combinations.Special Features:
- The food here is always goodOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/14/2012The food here is always good with surprising combinations of tastes and attention to seasonal and local foods. I also discovered a delightful Rose I hadn't tasted before. Overall a very pleasant experience!Special Features:
- My family enjoyed the Raven'sCaptainkrunchDined on 11/11/2012My family enjoyed the Raven's club. Raven's offers a large selection of small plates which were fun and tasty. Both of my adult daughters made meals of their small plates. I had trout and my wife had chicken. Both were quite good. Raven's uses local farmers and producers where possible which my family and I appreciated. Drinks at the bar were quite pleasant. The bar itself was beautiful and complimented the overall cozy interior feel well.
- We were the first patronsOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 11/11/2012We were the first patrons on a Sunday evening. Everything about the experience was average, especially considering we were almost the only patrons in the restaurant. Average food, average ambiance, average service, and a server that couldn't describe what relishes were included in the chicken pate small plate. I will go back, but I don't feel rushed to do so.
- Wide variety of small platesOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 11/10/2012Wide variety of small plates is a great alternative to main courses. Very eclectic menu, however.


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Beverly Donofrio, bestselling author of the cult classic Riding In Cars With Boys, shares excerpts from her new memoir in an April 3 reading sponsored by the graduate creative writing program at Wilkes University. Donofrio will read from Astonished: A Story of Evil, Blessings, Grace and Solace at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a question-and-answer period and book signing. Copies of Astonished will be sold at the event.
Donofrio is well known for her first memoir, which was made into a popular film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Drew Barrymore. Six years ago, the author, then in her mid-fifties, was enjoying life at her home in a Mexican town. There were salsa dancing lessons, yoga classes and friends to share a margarita in her beautiful backyard. The birth of her grandson brought new meaning to her life and she had decided to join a monastery where love and prayer would be her focus.
Her plans for a new spiritual journey halted when she woke one night to find a rapist in her bed. Astonished, released in March 2013 by Viking, follows her journey after the attack, revealing how an incident of profound violence—rape—can change one's life, and radically transform the search for faith, healing, and identity. Publisher's Weekly has called the book "An insightful, candidly unfolding, soul-bearing journey to grace."
Beverly Donofrio's first memoir, Riding in Cars with Boys, has been translated into sixteen languages. Her second memoir, Looking for Mary, began as a documentary on NPR and was chosen as a Discover Book at Barnes & Noble. She lived for four years as a lay Carmelite at Nada Hermitage in Colorado, where she began this book. She is a member of the faculty in the graduate creative writing program at Wilkes.
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The Wilkes University graduate creative writing program is an accredited, nationally recognized program offering both a M.A. and a M.F.A. in creative writing with five areas of concentration: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting and playwriting. A low-residency program, students spend eight-day residencies in January and June on campus and complete the project semesters online. For more information, please visit http://wilkes.edu/pages/creativewriting or call 570-408-4527.


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In the 225 years since the ratification of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has never held that secular, for-profit corporations are entitled to the Constitution's protection of the free exercise of religion. As we explain more fully in this issue brief, it should not do so now.
On May 1, 2013, CAC published "Not So Risky Business: The Chamber of Commerce's Quiet Success Before the Roberts Court - An Early Report for 2012-2013." Since 2010, we have been tracking the Chamber's Supreme Court activities and releasing related reports each Term. This report is the latest in that series, chronicling the Chamber's growing impact on the Court's docket and its overall success before the Roberts Court, particularly in closely decided cases.
On February 14, 2013, CAC's David Gans and Elizabeth Wydra released an Issue Brief distributed by the American Constitution Society entitled "The Voting Rights Act Is In Jeopardy, But It Shouldn't Be: A Close Look at Shelby County v. Holder." This Issue Brief explains why the constitutionality of the preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act – the question being considered by the Supreme Court in Shelby County – should not be in serious doubt. First, the Constitution's text expressly gives Congress the power to enact legislation to enforce the Constitution's prohibition against racial discrimination in voting. Second, the Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the preclearance provision four times. Finally, the record developed by Congress in 2006 – as well as the actions of states in the run up to the 2012 elections – manifestly shows the continuing need for the preclearance provision to prevent and deter racial discrimination in voting.
On January 20, 2012, CAC published Reversing Citizens United: Lessons from the Sixteenth Amendment. Released to coincide with the two-year anniversary of Citizens United, this Issue Brief tells the story of the how progressives in the early 20th Century amended the Constitution to overturn the Supreme Court's 1895 decision in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust, a 5-4 ruling that struck down a federal income tax law and, much like Citizens United, departed from first constitutional principles and a long line of precedents. In telling the story of how the people took the Constitution back from the Lochner-era Supreme Court, the Issue Brief offers critical lessons for modern progressives fighting to reverse Citizens United.
On September 29, 2011, CAC released "CAC Supreme Court Preview: Tests of Government Power in the Supreme Court's 2011 Term—With Even Bigger Cases on the Horizon." In this issue brief, CAC previews cases that challenge the federal government's constitutional authority to act to protect against sex discrimination in the workplace, Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals, and to conduct surveillance using modern technology, United States v. Jones, as well as the states' ability to take regulatory action that purportedly conflicts with federal law, for example, Douglas v. Independent Living Center. We note that the likely blockbusters of the Term are cases challenging the constitutionality of President Obama's health care reform law, defending Arizona's controversial immigration law, attacking affirmative action policies, and asserting the rights of same-sex adoptive parents. By June 2012, this term may prove to be among the most momentous terms in recent decades.
CAC's latest Issue Brief, released on August 4, 2011, (and updated periodically there after) focuses on the unprecedented, slow pace of judicial confirmations in the Senate. At a time when caseloads in our federal courts are at a record high, the Senate's confirmation process for judicial nominees has failed to keep pace with new judicial vacancies. This has stretched the federal judiciary, already overextended, close to its breaking point. While the number of judicial vacancies typically increases at the beginning of a new presidency, a rapid decline usually follows. The Obama Presidency has seen that trend broken. Never before has the number of vacancies risen so sharply and remained so high for so long during a President's term. For 763 straight days there have been more than 80 vacancies on the federal bench, and there is no end in sight.
On June 28, 2011, CAC released an issue brief highlighting two themes that join together some of the Court's most important and most sharply divided business cases of the October 2010 Term. The first theme concerns corporate accountability. The second theme involves corporate speech. The final section of this Issue Brief updates Constitutional Accountability Center's empirical analysis of the trends in the success rate of the Chamber of Commerce before the Court over the past 30 years to include this Term's decisions.
On March 31, 2011, CAC's Chief Counsel Elizabeth Wydra released an Issue Brief distributed by the American Constitution Society on the Citizenship Clause's guarantee of constitutional citizenship, rebutting attacks on this critical component of the 14th Amendment. The issue brief explains that a close study of the text and history of the Citizenship Clause demonstrates that birthright citizenship is guaranteed to every person born on U.S. soil and subject to its jurisdiction, regardless of the immigration status of the child's parents.
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Catfish recipe from Chef David Stein of Tony and Joe's Seafood Place in Georgetown:
Corn and Blackened Blue Catfish Fritters with basil aioli
1 lb of fresh cut corn (off the cob)
2 eggs lightly beaten
3 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons scallions, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cayenne
1 cup of blackened catfish
Vegetable oil for frying
1) Mix all ingredients, and chilled cooked blackened catfish (recipe below)
2) Heat 1/4" of vegetable oil in heavy bottom pan over medium heat. Spoon 4 tablespoons of batter in pan and fry until cooked through and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side
Blackened Blue Catfish
Wash catfish filets in cold water and towel dry
Apply blackening spice mix to the surface of the filet
Heat cast iron pan until smoky with little vegetable oil
Cook fish spiced side down 3 minutes, turn and cook for additional 3 minutes
Refrigerate filets
Blackening Spice Mix
1 cup paprika
1/2 cup cayenne
1/2 cup oregano
1/2 cup onion powder
1/2 cup garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
1/4 cup cracked black pepper
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Pesto Aioli
In a blender:
6 tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
1 cup olive oil
1) Mix in blender for 1 minute till purees
2) Add 1 cup of olive oil in a stream, blend till smooth and creamy
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