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Kona Grill - Oakbrook
- Address:
3051 Butterfield Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523Neighborhood:
Oak Brook
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Kona Grill - Oakbrook
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.konagrill.com/
- Phone: 6305158395
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00am Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday 1 pm - 5pm Reverse Happy Hour: Monday - Thursday 10 pm - Midnight, Friday and Saturday Evening 10pm to Midnight
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
A word from Kona Grill - Oakbrook
Kona Grill offers diners freshly prepared food, personalized service, and a warm contemporary ambiance that creates an exceptional, yet affordable dining experience. The diverse menu includes a wide variety of mainstream American dishes, as well as a variety of entrees and appetizers with an international influence. Specialties include Baked Sea Bass in a miso-sake marinade,Filets, Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin, and Kona Grill's signature dish - Macadamia Nut Chicken. Kona also features an award-winning sushi menu containing all of the traditional favorites plus several unique dishes created by talented sushi chefs.Continued
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Kona Grill - Oakbrook reviews from OpenTable diners
131 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (47)special occasion (45)good for groups (45)great for lunch (36)fit for foodies (34)vibrant bar scene (25)late-night find (18)neighborhood gem (15)kid-friendly (14)hot spot (14)romantic (13)notable wine list (10)great for brunch (9)scenic view (4)Show More
- Always goodDivaDined on 9/21/2014Great food & drinks!! Love the happy hour menu! Sushi is good, have amazing salads! Love the outdoor seating and happy hour is all day on Sunday! Celebrated my birthday with friends & had a great time!!Special Features:
- Great place for drinks and snackskepviolinVIPDined on 9/18/2014Met friends I have not seen for a while and we dined on the outdoor patio. We shared appetizers. Fun and delicious. This is a go to restaurant for me to meet friends.Special Features:
- jamessaysyesVIPDined on 9/12/2014Food and service were top notch. There was considerable noise that made conversation difficult..Special Features:
- mizzwizzVIPDined on 9/11/2014As with most restaurants today, lunch menu has become limited. However, always enjoy their Pad Thai offerings.Special Features:
- Does not measure up to other KonasBlkhwkfanDined on 8/30/2014I have been to other locations and this one was a disappointment. The service was poor and the food just ok.
- MajdonnaDined on 8/30/2014Great restaurant. We ordered potstickers and their beef bulgogi tacos for appetizer. Both were delicious. Their cocktails were excellent. For entrees we had pad thai, macadamia nut chicken, and caribbean chicken. Everyone enjoyed their entree. There were a lot of dishes we would like to try, so we will definetely go back.Special Features:
- good happy hourJoeRodriguezVIPDined on 8/25/2014patio was good food was about average service was also average.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great MixScottVIPDined on 8/22/2014This was the perfect spot for the birthday girl who wanted sushi, as did dad, but the rest of the family hates sushi. This was one of the few places out there where you can get sushi and a wide range of other stuff. The eel and tuna were very tender and delicious. Rest of the family reported that the burgers and sandwiches were good. All in all, everyone was happy.Special Features:
- Delish Fish!ChicagogurlVIPDined on 8/15/2014The service was exceptional. The food was amazing! Delicious lemon snapper. Maple glaze on salmon mouthwatering. Will definitely return on next visit. Thanks to our waiter Keith.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A bit disappointingJkup2Dined on 8/11/2014Had reservations for 6 of us at 6pm. Three of us arrived about 545. weren't sure if we wanted to be seated in the bar or dining room. The hostess sat us in the dining room to await others. Had we been offered/informed that it was happy hr in /bar, we would have sat there ,but no one told us. Last person arrived at 6 was the person who knew about that. It was a bit annoying that nothing was mentioned. No wonder no one was in the dining room, but all in the bar. And a Monday nite, there was plenty of room in the bar as well. server jay was fine. My avocado egg rolls were good,though they sure were scaled down to fat pencil size. Kinda disappointing. 2 Friends received spicy foods, though they were told it wouldn't be. Not the best.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- not the best serviceNeveragainwillwereturnDined on 8/10/2014I think the service was not what it should be. When they would come to our table they would apologize and apologize over and over but that dose not make for a great dinning experience. This was my Twin Brothers 60th birthday. A big occasion for my twin and I but I am sorry I picked Kona Grill.Special Features:
- Not the best ambienceKcb8255Dined on 8/9/2014If you're looking for a nice quiet place for dinner, this is NOT where you want to go. My husband and I have been here several times, and even with a reservation, you are seated in the back of the restaurant right behind a large party of diners who are so noisy, you can't carry on a normal conversation. Food is decent, but nothing worth raving about. The bbq pork sliders I had were extremely spicy hot, no mention of 'heat' on the mention though. With all the other restaurant choices in the area, I don't think we'll be doing a repeat here.Special Features:
- Girls Night OutsoulfultDined on 8/8/2014Had a great time out with the girls at Kona. Food and service was right on point and our server had no problem with providing separate checks for our group.Special Features:
- my new favorite placekittyVIPDined on 8/5/2014If you are looking for something a little different, check out Kona Grill. Call to find out Happy Hour times...appetizers are 1/2 price. Food is excellent. Have never had a bad meal or service. The burger sliders are awesome.Special Features:
- SparklerDined on 8/2/2014I thought the quality of the food and the variety made this a place I would return to regularly. I wish it weren't quite so noisy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Spot to DineFoodieDined on 8/2/2014Reservations were honored even though others were waiting. Server was well informed about the menu and various codes on it. Food arrived in a timely fashion, but we never felt like we were being rushed. Portion sizes are large - could easily be shared. The Teriyaki Ribeye and Island Meatloaf are worth a trip back to have again.Special Features:
- Great food and good wineBigT53VIPDined on 8/2/2014Service was great as well as the food. The place was packed by 6:30pm. The beer selection was extensive for a small venue. Great for a happy hour place to go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great time.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014The food and service was great! Our server Michael was very friendly and informative, and has a great voice. The two managers were nice and checked on us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/26/2014not writing a review........................................................................Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service and foodOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/26/2014I thought the food and service was great, however when I arrived for my reservation and had requested patio seating, I was told it was first come first serve. I would of expected to have been seated at a table instead of seating myself. I don't think reserving a few tables on the patio for those who make reservations is going to lose customers. I was lucky enough to choose from 4 or 5 tables, but would have been very upset if I wasn't able to sit where I wanted to. That was my only complaint. Otherwise, the service was great and so was the food. I would definitely go back again :)Special Features:
- First time experience at Kona GrillKristineVIPDined on 7/20/2014This was my first time dining at Kona Grill and I dined with my family for my brother's birthday. We read some of the reviews of the restaurant and thought we'd give it a try, and we will definitely be returning. The food was excellent, the portions were good size (not really tiny like some reviews mentioned) and the menu items were fairly priced. The white, red, and sparkling sangrias were phenomenal - so happy the server recommended it. Our server was incredibly helpful and very attentive, and made menu suggestions on drinks, appetizers, as well as entrees. Everyone in our group was pleased with what they ordered (island meatloaf, chicken & broccoli stir-fry, macadamia-nut crusted chicken, sushi). We can't wait to return!Special Features:
- Great place.Foodie1Dined on 7/20/2014We dined as a group of three families to celebrate a graduation. It was a very mixed group, food preferences wise. There were vegans, vegetarians, sushi lovers etc. That is why we picked Kona Grill. They have a variety of things on the menu. The serving staff went to great lengths to ensure that we understood what the ingredients were and made great recommendations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Deelish!!!MammamiaDined on 7/19/2014Double date night with friends. Ambience was nice, not too loud like many other restaurants we've been to lately. Great drinks, entrees and sushi!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thanks for a great experience!MamaLikeDined on 7/10/2014We had a great waiter, and all the staff helped each other. Great atmosphere, good vibe, way cool sinks in the bathroom! The Hawaiian Ribeye steak dinner was Wonderful, the mashed potatos unsurpassed and the lovely veggie side like a stir fry and very fresh. Waiter brought out an amazng lemon creme brulee for my husband's birthday, and I reserved online with that comment, so it was just taken care of without my having to ask there. Delicious drinks! Really great place; could add some more specifically Hawaiian inspired fare to the menu.Special Features:
- MkwojMkwojDined on 7/2/2014Go to Kona Grill once in awhile. We enjoy the atmosphere, the food is always good.Special Features:
- so socitygal76Dined on 7/1/2014The table smelled like a rotten towel and the server was slow.... food was ok - better in years past. Did not offer desert to us either.
- very good on sundayPeteDined on 6/29/2014The patio is a great place to sit on a nice day. We went on a Sunday evening where there is a 50% off menu (drinks and food) for certain food and a regular menu for the rest. We ordered off both menus. Food was really good, the services was great, and the price was right. Really fun atmosphereSpecial Features:
- Great cocktails & food to matchChuckj414Dined on 6/28/2014The Honey Pineapple Mojito was unique and delish. The Salmon entree with sweet chilli sauce was very good acommpanied with the corn and muushroom medley. Yum. The Macadamian Nut Crusted chicken was moist and flavorful. The service was very good. Our waiter was helpful in splitting our bills. I'd go back today. The giant tropical fish tanks added a special touch which made it feel like you were in the Islands. Aloha.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thin fish cutsBCornoDined on 6/21/2014The swordfish was about 1/2 the thickness I was expecting and my wife's ahi tuna also was thin and wasn't the traditional cut she was expecting. Wine and service were good. I was at another Kona Grill for happy hour and it was good for appetizers so, would try again for that.
- LEFT THIS RESTAURANT HUNGRY !lpreviewDined on 6/15/2014Eleven family members, including three fathers, went to Kona Grill for Father's Day. Six of us never even got our food, because after an hour of waiting (post food ordering!) we still had not received our food or any updates from our servers even though we asked and had informed them we had somewhere to be afterwards. The manager seemed inept and flustered, not knowing how to handle the situation. She kept insisting on wrapping our food to go although we had explained we were going to a movie and the food would be sitting in the car. Ultimately she offered us some free appetizer cards which we declined! They still tried to charge the five of our party that were able to continue to wait for their food! Very unfortunate Father's Day "meal"!
- DisappointedcstillwellDined on 6/14/2014My husband and I decided to go out for a date night and wanted sushi since we don't have this often. After checking reviews for Kona Grill, we thought we would give it a try. Based on the website, it sounded as though we needed to dress dressy casual. Upon arriving, we noticed is was very casual. I thought that was odd because the menu was pricey. We thought since it was a nice evening that we would sit outside. Mistake #1. It was very noisy with the speakers blaring. We had trouble speaking to each other. The chairs were uncomfortable and the dining area was dirty. The server was ok even though we didn't see her much. The food was good. Beware of the wine/cocktail menu. Pinot Grigio is $14 a glass. We won't be returning.
- Good jobHoagesVIPDined on 6/12/2014I had the fish tacos,they were very good. Wive had sea bass that was tasty. Also had the butter cake for the first time,it was sooo good. Came out warm & moist. Raspberry sauce I thought was a good compliment. A little to much for my wive. She thought the cake was great as is.Special Features:
- Great place to eat!luvtodanceDined on 6/11/2014Great food and service, but it was a little bit too noisy for our girls night out. It was difficult to hear each other.Special Features:
- just okdinnyDined on 6/7/2014The food wasn't bad but wasn't all that great. Small portions for the money. Calamari was overcooked and very bland. Wanted to try this place for a long time and was disappointed. Will not go back.
- Too noisy to enjoyOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 6/6/2014The food was good but we had to shout to our server and friends because it was so noisy! By the end of the night, my voice was hoarse. I would not go back.Special Features:
- No birthday dinner.ccbeanDined on 5/31/2014Ordered Jambalaya which I have had many times before, including many locations around Lousiana. It was so hot, so very hot on the first 2 bites I considered it inedible. My brother tasted it and felt the same. I asked to exchange it for another meal. They were quite gracious in their apology and replacement; however, as others were finished eating the waitress told me it would be just another 10 minutes. At that point I asked that it be made To Go. I had my birthday dinner for lunch the next day.Special Features:
- The following 880 reviews are from the Kona Grill - Oakbrook reviews archive.
- Post theater pickJMFECDined on 5/24/2014After getting out from a 5 pm Drury Lane performance, we headed over to Kona Grill. Options for everyone, and they were willing to change the preparation of the fried rice for my Dad who has a shrimp allergy. The seasoning on the ribs was too spicy for my Mom, even with the five spice sauce on the side. The mahi was done perfectly.Special Features:
- excellent graduation celebrationgobearsDined on 5/22/2014We were celebrating a graduation with several family members. Everyone ordered their own entree and everyone enjoyed their selection quite a bit. Good sized portions and a good variety for different tastes. Service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently Great Food and ServiceJosephDined on 5/17/2014We have been to Kona Grill several times and have always been happy with the food and service. This last time, we took my cousin and his wife who came in from New Mexico. They absolutely loved Kona Grill. My wife has food allergies and they cook her food separately. Great customer service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very nice!JdwjdVIPDined on 5/17/2014Our visit was marked by very good food and excellent service! We were impressed by the wide-ranging menu. There was something to please everyone in our party, from age 12 to 87. And the mojitos were terrific!Special Features:


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An independent task force cautioned President Barack Obama on Friday about the high cost of the Afghanistan war and said he should consider a narrow military mission if his December review finds the current strategy is not working.
The 25-member task force, led by former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage and former national security adviser Samuel Berger, said it saw "hopeful signs" in Afghanistan, such as improved training of security forces, but other trends were less encouraging.
"The cloudy picture and high costs raise the question of whether the United States should now downsize its ambitions and reduce its military presence in Afghanistan," the task force said in a 98-page report.
"We are mindful of the real threat we face. But we are also aware of the costs of the present strategy. We cannot accept these costs unless the strategy begins to show signs of progress," said the task force, which was sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations think tank.
Dan Markey, a South Asia analyst at the council who was project director for the report, said the findings were a "sober reflection of a Washington consensus that is increasingly skeptical and concerned" about the war.
The task force was composed of a broad range of former government officials, military leaders, academics and journalists with expertise in the region. The report was not requested by the Obama administration, but the task force did speak to officials involved with the issue.
The group gave a qualified endorsement to Obama's ambitious counterinsurgency-style strategy, but only if it is clearly making progress.
"If the December 2010 review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan concludes that the present strategy is not working, the task force recommends that a shift to a more limited mission at a substantially reduced level of military force would be warranted," the report said.
The administration's current strategy calls for U.S.-led forces, including nearly 100,000 American troops, to disrupt al Qaeda and its Taliban allies while training Afghan military and police to take over security.
At the same time, foreign civilians are working to help improve Afghan governance in an effort to broaden popular support for the administration.
As the December review approaches, it is increasingly clear that defense officials believe the war plan is working but needs more time, despite rising casualties and worsening violence.
Administration officials have begun to downplay Obama's July 2011 deadline for beginning to hand over security to Afghan forces and withdraw U.S. troops as conditions merit.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said this week they viewed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's plan to assume full responsibility for the country's security by 2014 as a realistic goal NATO should endorse at its summit this month.
Administration officials have indicated the strategy review is likely to bring only tweaks rather than a wholesale reappraisal of the war effort.
The task force urged the administration to go beyond a narrow evaluation of the places where Afghans may be able to take responsibility for security and also include a "clear-eyed assessment" of whether there is enough progress to conclude the strategy is working.
"The important thing that the report does is to try to clarify what progress should look like," Markey said.
The report urges the administration to answer questions like whether Afghan police and army capabilities have been significantly improved, whether momentum in contested areas has shifted against the insurgency and whether normal life returns to areas once NATO operations have concluded.
Copyright © 2010 Reuters Ltd.
8 Responses to "Task force warns Obama over high cost of Aghan war"
Signs of progress?!? We have been in this war for ten years and these people are talking about "if" we show signs of progress(after ten years) that we can continue the current non-working strategy?!? These people talk out of both sides of their mouth. End the war, it has just created more enemies!
These wars of imperial adventurism on the part of the U.S. have been bleeding this nation white in terms of lives and treasure.
Modern wars are simply "profit centers" for the MIC with their in place Congressional running dog facilitators continually giving them the green light to do so at tax debtor expense. They have no interest in 'winning' anything, it's the same bullshit fed to the American people during the Nam era in that we were "winning the hearts and minds" of the people of SE Asia, used by LBJ in his speeches. It had been simply too many years between WWII and Korea so by the the sixties the MIC needed a shot in the arm. The money and lives wasted on that engineered conflict was mind boggling to say the least and in the end we left "on the run" via choppers off the embassy. Ike warned America about the dangers of the MIC and Congressional facilitation of such, but no one listened and we are now payinig the supreme price as a nation forced into decline. / : |
Yesterday being Veterans Day folks went out of their way to wish me a 'Happy VA Day' since they know I'm retired military etc. They were shocked when I simply said "Happy what?!" then proceeded to give them a short, succinct tutorial concerning the modern construct of wars for profit and the senseless loss of life on both sides. In short order what I got from these "pedestrian" mentalities is that they "love their country no matter what"…say what?! I just looked at them and said: because I have a questioning mind, means I don't? I then vacated the premise and left. This occurred in a local ACE hardware store I frequent, but it provided me with a 'dipstick' sampling of the average John Q and Mary citizens' concept of war along with their mindless mini-flagwaving support; my country right or wrong mentality. The citizens of Nazi Germany fell in line too, then it was too late because questioning became a "death sentence".
Evidently too, Americans enjoy being tax slaves to the state.
"…the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders… All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism" … Hermann Goering"
Carl Nemo **==
Folks, none of this nonsense is about to stop anytime soon, simply because some 10-15% of this nation's GDP is dedicated to MAKING WAR.
This means that if we don' t currently have a REAL enemy, our politicians need to INVENT ONE in order to keep our firmly entrenched Military Industrial Complex humming along. This is also why I firmly believe this nation will be involved in at least ONE totally baseless "war" somewhere on the planet for decades to come.
Indeed, if you people think our country's unemployment rate is high now, just imagine what it would be like if our gormless politicians were to actually get serious about removing an additional 15% of our country's output of tanks, guns, bombs, ships and airplanes from our nation's employment mix!
It is also important to remember that military spending is one of the few remaining manufacturing industries in our country that CAN'T BE EXPORTED because of "security".
So if you and I think our politicians are about to stop the current "gravy train" that comes from making war on every real or imagined "boogieman" that moves, then we are all sadly mistaken. Clearly, there is FAR too much money to be made these days from keeping our country's "war machine" (and that includes all this "homeland securit" nonsense) cranked up and smoothly humming along.
That's also why our politicians will do absolutely everything they can to keep providing our Military Industrial Complex (along with its ever-more pervasive "Terrorist Industrial Complex") with a real (or imagined) purpose to keep cranking out all that hardware and providing all those "security" jobs currently on the rolls.
Or, to put it another way, to make "peace" will only push our country's already dismal unemployment rate even higher. Any way you cut it, making "war"…in all of its ugly forms…remains absolutely wonderful for business.
"It is also important to remember that military spending is one of the few remaining manufacturing industries in our country that CAN'T BE EXPORTED because of "security"." …extract from post
Don't be so sure that our leaders haven't reached such a low metric as to give our sworn enemies a 20 year leap in technology concerning nuclear weapons delivery and the weapons themselves. That's what our 'dear leader' Bill Clinton did in the 90's due to his enchantment with Dr. Carrol Quigley's theory of "multi-polarity" as expressed in his tome, "Tragedy and Hope"; ie., making sure all the major powers on earth have and equal ability to waste each other. Rest assured the book alone didn't facilitate his putting in motion the mechanism for compromising our secrets of secrets; ie., our nuclear weapons and delivery technology. He did it at the behest of his shadowy controllers in the CIA and the thirst for doing so all for a "few dollars more". Also multi-polarity fits in with the Rothschild banking model which states simply that "I care not who makes a nation's laws as long as I control their currency"…Amschel Mayer Rothschild, founder of the House of Rothschild banking dynasty. Note: They financed our American Civil War pushing interest rates to 26% causing fear for our nation's survival not from the Southern rebels, but from greedy bankers as mentioned by Abraham Lincoln in his letters to contemporaries.
I concur totally Keith with your theory of engineered wars to hopefully keep Amerika afloat; unfortunately defense sector jobs cater to two few of our population that need jobs "pronto". We're dead in the water on the high seas of political intrigues and the obvious abandonment of a nation and its citizens. Evil lives and I know first hand the evil that men do to their fellow men and women of planet earth, again all for a few dollars, shekels, or Euro's more. / : |
Carl Nemo **==
This is also why I firmly believe this nation will be involved in at least
ONE totally baseless "war" somewhere on the planet for decades to
come. -extract from post.
I am with you Keith. That is why Bush claimed it the "War on Terror". Because ladies and gentlemen terror will not end with the death of a few radicals. The threat of terror is ever changing, ever evolving. The death of one terrorist is the growth of two or more. It simply can't be exterminated.
What it should have been from the beginning (and by begining I mean post 9/11) is a redress of security both physical and procedural for all Law Enforcement and Security.
We should have really done a thorough job investigating our intelligence communitys' shortcomings. Which in my own mind was seeing Cheney knock on the CIA's back door every morning pushing and pulling to get the exact intelligence he wanted out of them. But there were a few other items that should have been taken care of without having to create bureaucracies. We never had to go after "them" in the first place. We got sucker-punched. Tighten up our guard and continue on. Yes it felt good at first to "take the fight to the enemy" But here we are 10 plus years and without a single pennant of victory to say for it.
Well I have better things to do than spew my thoughts all over CHB tonight. My son wants to teach me a thing or two about building blocks.
"It's not difficult to understand why somebody might pick up an AK-47 against us. Maybe we killed his father in the first Gulf War, maybe in this Gulf War, maybe he's just a d***."
– Sgt. Reginald Abram, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment in western Iraq, Oct. 24
Yep, and it seems that the July 2011 deadline celebrated by the Democrats (and their faithful) is now being pushed back to 2014.
Thanks for the link Griff. It seems our 'leadership' will continue to screw around with the internecene intrigues of these regions until it literally blows up in their face with citizens of the U.S. and world at large simply being collateral damage as a function of their myopic intel analysis biased towards furthering the interests of the MIC and that establishment's corporate bottomline. They seemingly can never see the forest for the trees; ie., the trees being their short term, short-sighted goals for establishing U.S. hegemony over the world at large; vs. 'the forest', their out of control 'empire' run amok. / : |
I've had the opportunity, but not the pleasure to run across some incredibly bright intellects in the intel community in my time. I was never impressed and always felt they were "idiot savants" within their field, but had no ability to view the whole schema of things as a polymath might concerning national intrigues and alliances.
"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…"
"…avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments, which, under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to Republican Liberty." …both from George Washington's farewell address
Link to his entire farewell address:
Carl Nemo **==
Damn Carl, I was just thinking about posting that exact quote.
"Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence." – Alexander Hamilton
"…the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government." – George Washington
"But the safety of the people of America against dangers from foreign force depends not only on their forbearing to give just causes of war to other nations, but also on their placing and continuing themselves in such a situation as not to invite hostility or insult; for it need not be observed that there are pretended as well as just causes of war." – John Jay
"What a cruel thing is war: to separate and destroy families and friends, and mar the purest joys and happiness God has granted us in this world; to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors, and to devastate the fair face of this beautiful world." – Robert E. Lee
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The Beauty Equation
Written on November 4, 2010 at 11:47 am , by Fitness Magazine
The FITNESS beauty department loves Nigel Barker's new book, Beauty Equation: Revealing a Better and More Beautiful You. And not only because it features photos Nigel took of our Beauty Director, Eleanor Langston (with her husband), and our Associate Beauty Editor, April Franzino (with her mom—see both below, along with a behind-the-scenes shot of Nigel and April). In the book, Nigel uses his 20 years of experience in the industry to cast aside the conventional rules of beauty. He goes into depth on self-image, and shares tons of tips from beauty insiders. A few of my favorites:
- When applying foundation, try using a sponge that has been moistened with water first. This will help dilute the product and give you a sheer and even application.
- Pick one feature to emphasize: your lips, cheeks or eyes, and play it up while you downplay the others.
- When wearing the right clothes, any body type can look great; the key is balancing your ensemble to create an even, uniform look.
For more secrets and expert beauty advice, pick up a copy of Beauty Equation. What are your favorite beauty books?
-Kari LaPrade, beauty intern
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50 U.S. Code § 491 - Establishment and development of land-based air warning and control installations and facilities; extent of appropriation; procurement of communication services
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The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to establish and develop within and without the continental limits of the United States in fulfilling the air defense responsibilities of the Department of the Air Force such land-based air warning and control installations and facilities, by the construction, installation, or equipment of temporary or permanent public works, including buildings, facilities, appurtenances, utilities, and access roads, and to provide for necessary administration and planning therefor, without regard to section 3324 (a) and (b) of title 31, as he may deem necessary in the interest of national security: Provided, That not to exceed $85,500,000 shall be appropriated for the construction of public works authorized by this section.
The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to procure communication services required for the semiautomatic ground environment system. No contract for such services may be for a period of more than ten years from the date communication services are first furnished under such contract. The aggregate contingent liability of the Government under the termination provisions of all contracts authorized hereunder may not exceed a total of $222,000,000 and the Government Accountability Office shall have access to such carrier records and accounts as it may deem necessary for the purpose of audit. In procuring such services, the Secretary of the Air Force shall utilize to the fullest extent practicable the facilities and capabilities of communication common carriers, including rural telephone cooperatives, within their respective service areas and for power supply, shall utilize to the fullest extent practicable, the facilities and capabilities of public utilities and rural electric cooperatives within their respective service areas. Negotiations with communication common carriers, including cooperatives, and representation in proceedings involving such carriers before Federal and State regulatory bodies where such negotiations or proceedings involve contracts authorized by this paragraph shall be in accordance with the provisions of sections 501–505 of title 40.
Source(Mar. 30, 1949, ch. 41, § 1,63 Stat. 17; Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 939, title III, § 303,70 Stat. 1012; Pub. L. 97–214, § 10(b)(4),July 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 175; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 128(a),Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3841; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b),July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814.)
"Section 3324 (a) and (b) of title 31" substituted in text for "section 3648 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529)" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b),Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
In text, "sections 501–505 of title 40" substituted for "section 201 of the Act of June 30, 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C.A. sec. 481)" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c),Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
2004—Pub. L. 108–271substituted "Government Accountability Office" for "General Accounting Office" in second par.
1996—Pub. L. 104–316, in third sentence of second par., struck out "no termination payment shall be final until audited and approved by" after "$222,000,000 and", struck out "which" after "Office", and inserted "of audit" after "for the purpose".
1982—Pub. L. 97–214struck out reference to sections 1136 [10 U.S.C. 4774, 9774] and 3734 [40 U.S.C. 259, 267] of the Revised Statutes.
1956—Act Aug. 3, 1956, authorized procurement of communication services required for the semiautomatic ground environment system.
Effective Date of 1982 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–214effective Oct. 1, 1982, and applicable to military construction projects, and to construction and acquisition of military family housing, authorized before, on, or after such date, see section 12(a) ofPub. L. 97–214, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2801 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
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In partnership with the Vendome Group, LLC, publishers of HEALTHCARE DESIGN, DESIGN Environments for Aging, and Health Environments Research & Design Journal, IIDA is pleased to launch a new CEU series, Interior Design Notes. The bimonthly series features a CEU based on an article from HEALTHCARE DESIGN.
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Top 10 Designs to Rethink in Your BH Facility by Megan Rozsa
Designing Social Networks For Young Behavioral Healthcare Patients by Rebecca Sanders
Creating A Safe Haven For Behavioral Healthcare by Jennifer Kovacs Silvis
By Andrea S. Hsu, IIDA
With patient-focused care a top priority for healthcare providers, many organizations are realizing the value of asking patients, families, and visitors to play a role in design. These populations are some of the most important users of a healthcare facility and have emotional insights into the patient experience that can help drive meaningful design decisions. But first, designers need to learn how to capture that feedback.
The New Parkland Hospital Master Plan, Part 4 by Hank Adams, AIA, and Chuck Armstrong, AIA
Research in Practice: Lesson 3 by Erin Peavey, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C; and Nicholas Watkins, PhD
Community Feedback Informs Design of Multicultural Clinics by Gary Nyberg, AIA, and Christine Guzzo Vickery, CID, EDAC
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In 1813, Samuel Tuke wrote the following in a description of York Retreat, an institution for insane people in York, England, that was founded by his grandfather William Tuke: "Many errors in the construction, as well as in the management, of asylums for the insane appear to arise from excessive attention to safety. … In the construction of such places, cure and comfort ought to be as much considered as security."
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Years ago, lobbies were small areas where people got the information they needed before quickly moving on to different parts of a healthcare facility. Today, lobbies are destinations where people can spend significant amounts of time thanks to the addition of lots of open spaces and amenities.
The Mario Lemieux Center For Blood Cancers by Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
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Oftentimes interior designers, architects, and facility owners don't fully understand the expertise and creativity that the field of environmental graphic design (EGD), an intersection of communication design and the built environment, can bring to a project. Here we learn more about how using integrated environmental graphics helps transform healthcare environments.
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In the United States, most healthcare design projects are driven by very concrete metrics: schedule, cost, code, and proforma, to name a few. Often the program is in place before the first user group meeting, with very little wiggle room for study, interviews, or meaningful research. But what if these criteria mattered less than observance and integration of the local culture and traditions of the area?
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Turkish Hospitality Meets Modern Healthcare Design by Lauren Pinch and Dilek Hocaoglu
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When we design a building, especially one that involves health, we design it to respect and reflect the spirit of its place and the people who inhabit it. We believe that the environment can contribute to healing when people have a sense of comfort and familiarity when they walk in the door.
Why Good Design is Good Business by Andreas Charalambous, AIA, IIDA
Drawing On a Vision by Patricia D. Malick, AAHID, EDAC, and Christopher P. Trotta
Journey of Transformation to an Optimal Healing Community by Pamela Kleba and Julie Kent
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Designers often use storytelling as a way to communicate with clients. And a strong narrative becomes even more crucial in an evidence-based design (EBD) project, opening the doors for more innovation. It shows the client and user what's important beyond the functions of the space and how the two are interwoven.
Evidence-based Design Informs the Art Program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital by Hank Hancock and Sarajane L. Eisen, PHD, EDAC, IIDA
Impact of Design on Healthcare Respite Spaces by Caroline Kelly, EDAC, MID; Karyl King, BAS, PMP, and Karen J. Vander Laan, PhD, MSN, RN
Improving Staff Outcomes in Inpatient Units—A Canadian Context by Patti Cochrane, RN, BScN, MHSc, Juliet Nishimura M.S., M.Eng, Gary Spencer, MSc, MBA, and Ellen Taylor, AIA, MBA, EDAC
Interior design use in alleviating depression and anxiety.
Children's Hospice Creates Normalcy Through Family-Friendly Design by Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
The Focused Cancer Patient Experience by Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
Art and Mental Health by Upali Nanda, PhD, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, and Sarajane L. Eisen, P
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Curtain walls and modular building components may not always be immediately associated with interior design, but two of this year's Architectural and Interior Design Showcase jurors saw these and other new concepts joining some of the more tried and true.
The Big Picture:Framing Healthcare Design Today by Todd Hutlock
Trendspotting:The Next 10 Years of Healthcare Design
by Sara O. Marberry, EDAC
Citation of Merit Winner: Miami Valley Heart and Orthopedic Center
by Kristin D. Zeit, Editor-in-Chief
The executives at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago know that art has an emotional component and an ability to transform the experience of all who visit their facility.
Part Medical Building, Part Art Gallery by Kim Reiss
More Than 'Art' by Sara Gally
Art in Healthcare by Michael Lehman
Have you heard the expression, "Good things come to those who wait"? Do you agree with it? Mary Bamborough, IIDA is a Senior Client Relations Consultant with Haworth and is president of the IIDA Michigan Chapter.
Clinic Design: The Waiting Rooms by Christine Guzzo Vickery
Positive Distractions by Debajyoti Pati, PhD, FIIA, LEED AP
Designing Comforting, Caring Waiting Spaces Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care by Linda Haggerty
By Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Managing Editor
Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya serves as the main hospital for the people of northwest Israel. However, in addition to its daily order of business, the facility with a location just six miles from the Lebanon border also has been established as the primary treatment center for casualties resulting from volatility between the two nations.
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The State of Healthcare Design in the Arabian Peninsula by Samantha Sirzyk
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Houston's Legacy Community Health Services reflects its neighborhood vibe in the design of a new clinic.
Hospitals as Community Leaders by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Freestanding Emergency Departments by Mary Frazier, AIA, LEED AP
Outside In by Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Managing Editor
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An interior space with a distinct theme is common practice in restaurant and hotel design. But in recent years, more healthcare organizations, particularly children's hospitals, have begun adopting themed designs—and with good reason.
The Culture of Possibility by Annette Ridenour
Designing a World-Class Children's Hospital by Engaging a World-Class City by Bruce K. Komiske, MHA, FACHE
DNA-Shaped Tower by Jason T. Chan, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
By Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Managing Editor
The team at Puchlik Design Associates of Pasadena, California, was faced with a unique objective when it was brought on to design the Spine Institute and Orthopedic Center at Glendale Adventist Medical.
Designing for More than Meets the Eye by Alison LeVino Jones, AAHID, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP and Sandy Boyette, AAHID, NCIDQ
Creating Calm: How One Design Team Answered the Complexities of Neurology with a Serene Space by Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, Managing Editor
Community-Based Art in a Critical Access Hospital: Collaboration and Reflection by Andrea Gallagher
By Linda Porter Bishop
The almost overnight political changes in Egypt and Tunisia were unimaginable dreams 12 months ago, while protests and upheavals still continue in Libya, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen. Changes in the region's public healthcare systems tend to follow a slow projectory.
Hotel or Hospital-ity? by Collin Beers, AIA, AND Jennifer O'Shea, ASID
The State of Healthcare Design in the Arabian Peninsula by Samantha Sirzyk
Overseas Observations by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
by Todd M. Harshman, AIA
Lancaster General Hospital recently repositioned the Women & Babies Hospital entrance pavilion guest services area in preparation for its 10th anniversary celebration.
Bringing Rejuvenation to the Renovation by Jennifer Kovacs Silvis
Imaging Center Embraces Women-Centered Care by Romano Nickerson, AIA, Scott Paddon, Associate AIA, and Jenny Reece, IIDA
Exclusively for Women by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
by Debbie Gregory, RN, BSN, Assoc. IIDA
Key considerations for optimal planning and coordination of architecture, design, and technology.
Critical Technology Issues Hospitals Will Face in the Next Five Years by Steven Juett, PE
Planning the "New Market" Hospital by Todd Hutlock, Editor-in-Chief
Healthcare Facilities and Data Centers: Converging at the Point of Care by Dan Draper
by Karen Edmundson
Healthcare facilities are finding that by converting traditionally stark, clinical interiors into functional, aesthetic, and positive spaces, they can improve patient satisfaction, facilitate healing, enhance visitor comfort, and even increase employee activity. This article looks at five areas--priorities across many healthcare facilities today--that are being shaped by furniture and design advances, enabling organizations to improve quality care while delivering superior overall patient experience.
Designing for the (Bariatric) Population by Kristen Delgandio, IIDA and Deborah Breunig, RN, BSN, MBA
Hospitality Meets Healthcare by Shannon Kraus, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, and Jeff Jensen, AIA
Designing for Infection Protection by Ron Connovich
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Jim Cramer's 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds: VMW MDVN WLP KORS DHI TDC (Update 1)
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here's what Jim Cramer had to say on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Wednesday.
Raymond James upgraded VMware (VMW) to strong buy from buy and Cramer said everyone loves the stock. He added, "If it does go down, it will bounce back." VMW fell 3.4% to $91.72.
Credit Suisse raised its price target on Medivation (MDVN) to $95 from $80. Cramer said its prostate cancer drug "has some really good results" and that investors will get more information on the drug from the company on Thursday. MDVN jumped 11.2% to $84.29.
WellPoint (WLP) is now higher, after dropping on Tuesday ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings results. "These stocks are very hard to trade," Cramer said, but this one had an impressive bounce back after it looked liked it disappointed. WLP was 1.3% higher to close at $85.37.
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With many investors fleeing stocks for safe havens such as metals and US Treasurys during the latest EU flare-up, the equities landscape is littered with losses.
A few sectors, however, have managed to gain ground during the past three weeks, and retail investors who took advantage of the right ETFs have something to show for it.
We're not talking big gains here, but given the 5 percent losses for theDow 30 and major indices and, even bigger declines in sectors like financials and tech, these 10 funds have significantly outperformed the market.
Among the winners are old reliables such as utilities, mining and biotech, and one big surprise — airlines, thanks to the accompanying selloff in energy products, notably crude oil and gasoline.
Price changes reflect trading between Monday May 4, the day after the French and Greek elections, and Friday, May 24. (Data from Morningstar)


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What We're Reading, 3/23/12
Every morning, we poll the staff and round-up their favorite economic, financial and political reads of the day. Making the office rounds this morning: Jim Yong Kim, energy independence, and a very good day for Etch a Sketch.
"First Responder," by Kai Falkenberg (Forbes). This morning, President Obama tapped Dartmouth College president Jim Yong Kim to run the World Bank — a surprise pick to many, and an unknown name to some. Here, your Jim Yong Kim primer: A profile that Forbes ran last November, when Kim was just an ambitious college president with a very long resume.
"Fannie and Freddie: Slashing Mortgages is Good Business," by Jesse Eisinger and Chris Arnold (ProPublica). Here's more surprising news, this time on the mortgage front: Private analyses by housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac found that loan forgiveness will not only keep more homeowners in their houses — it will also save Fannie and Freddie money.
"Hello, Cruel World," by Nathaniel Penn (The New York Times Magazine). Penn tracked down 226 graduates from Drew University's Class of 2011 and interviewed them about their job search. The results are sad and telling — only 39% have full-time jobs.
"The Case Against Google," by Mat Honan (Gizmodo). Gizmodo has an unsettling long read on your data and what Google does with it. "It needs you to reveal your location, your friends, your history, your desires, your finances; nothing short of your essence," Honan writes.
"U.S. Inches Toward Goal of Energy Independence," by Clifford Krauss and Eric Lipton (The New York Times). America produces more gas than ever, and Americans use less of it. The eventual result, if this trend continues: "Independence from foreign energy sources, a milestone that could reconfigure American foreign policy, the economy and more."
"The Coming 'Hunger Games' Short Squeeze," by Laura Mandaro (MarketWatch). Hollywood insiders expect this weekend's Hunger Games opening to rank among the top 10 U.S. openings in history. "Hunger Games (need I say more?)!" Writes Kip reporter Neema Roshania. "It's a positive economic indicator that movie ticket sales are up overall, though. When people are feeling thrifty they tend to stick to renting or using streaming services at home."
And to end on a lighter note — it is Friday, after all! — Goldman Sachs is scouring its emails to see if anyone actually calls clients "muppets," and Etch a Sketch stock surged yesterday after Romney aide Eric Fehrnstrom mentioned the toy on CNN.
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What We're Reading, 3/15/2012
Making the office rounds this morning: Goldman Sachs satire, cashless living and cheesy grits. Below, a round-up of recommendations from the Kiplinger staff.
"Why I Am Leaving the Empire" (The Daily Mash). "Greg Smith's skewering of ex-employer Goldman Sachs yesterday was ripe for satire," says senior editor Bob Frick. So ripe, in fact, that we've been reading little else. There's also "Why I am Leaving the Knicks," "Why I Am Applying for an Executive Director Position at Goldman Sachs," and "Greg Smith's Letter to Goldman Sachs is Straight Out of Mad Men." (That last one is less a parody and more a clever critique, says our social media specialist Amanda Lilly.) But in more serious responses …
"The Vampire Squid Spills Its Ink," by William Cohan (Financial Times). Cohan literally wrote the book on Goldman Sachs, and considers Smith's controversial resignation an "existential moment" for the firm.
"Yes, Mr. Smith, Goldman Sachs Is All About Making Money" (Bloomberg). The lede to Bloomberg's scathing editorial: "Apparently, when Greg Smith arrived at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) almost 12 years ago, the legendary investment firm was something like the Make-A-Wish Foundation — existing only to bring light and peace and happiness to the world."
"The Devil Wears Pinstripes," by Heidi Moore (Marketplace). Here's an interesting take: Moore reads Smith's resignation less as a protest against a morally bankrupt corporate culture and more as "the objection of the underclass of younger bankers and traders stymied by a lack of career mobility."
"Can You Enjoy a Strip Club Without Cash?" by Seth Stevenson (Slate). Web editor David Mulhbaum reminded us that Greg Smith is not the only news of the day. On Slate, Seth Stevenson's attempting to live without cash. "It takes a turn for the amusing here," David notes, not untruthfully.
"A Plan C for Afghanistan," by Doyle McManus (LA Times). Says political editor and Kiplinger sage Ken Bazinet: "It's becoming clear that in a post-Bin Laden world the mission in Afghanistan is muddled. LA Times wise Washington sage Doyle McManus says it's time for a 'Plan C.'"
"Bank of America: Too Crooked to Fail," by Matt Taibbi (Rolling Stone). The provocative Taibbi takes on Bank of America bail-outs, at great length.
"What Every Woman Should Tell Her Daughter About Money," by Sheryl Nash-Nance (Forbes). Says web editor Andrea Browne: "I love the fact that the financial pros featured in this piece are teaching their daughters at a young age the importance of being able to fend for themselves financially as adults."
"Wolf Blitzer Can't Get Enough Cheesy Grits," by David Daley (Salon). Today's token political media story comes courtesy copy editor Liz Whitehouse, who is "tired of newscasters taking one slice of a story and blowing it up. Salon's David Daley provides a sharp critique of a recent example."
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What We're Reading, 3/14/2012
The web serves up millions of articles every day — and while we can't guess what portion of those relate to finance, we're guessing it's more than you could read in one sitting.
So every morning, your friendly Tumblr curator will tap into the Kiplinger hive mind and ask the staff for the best business and economic journalism they've read that day. On this afternoon's reading list: Goldman Sachs, Atlantic City and what Obama's drinking.
"Why I am Leaving Goldman Sachs," by Greg Smith (The New York Times). "The interests of the client continue to be sidelined in the way the firm operates and thinks about making money," Smith writes in his bridge-burning resignation. Related reading: "Why I am Leaving the Empire."
"The Unpersuaded," by Ezra Klein (The New Yorker). Says magazine reporter John Miley: "The president puts so much effort into campaigning for issues. How much influence does he really have? It's sort of a reality-check question."
"On the Market," by Alice Gregory (n+1). A former Sotheby's researcher takes us into the ultra-luxurious and much-maligned world of the fabled auction house, which recently reported the most profitable quarter in its 267-year history — and became a target of the Occupy Wall Street protests.
"Employers Dangle Carrots for Behaviors That Help Lower Costs," by Ann Carrns (The New York Times). Web editor Andrea Browne likens the trend to reality television: "Think about all of the weight loss competition shows that are on TV these days!"
"The Man Who Broke Atlantic City," by Mark Bowden (The Atlantic). Three casinos, four months, $15 million. We're betting that even non-gamblers will appreciate this take on blackjack economics.
"Obama's Wine List Corked After $100-Plus Bottle Served," by Margaret Talev (Bloomberg). The White House stopped disclosing the types of wine served at state dinners; drama ensued. For more levity, we also like this Bloomberg piece: "Gap's Targeting of Broke Young Hipsters Viewed as Flawed."
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The Bassmaster Classic 2013 is underway at Grand Lake.
They competitors will fish for eight hours each day, all over Grand Lake. Then they will haul their five biggest fish to the BOK Center for daily weigh in.
More than 15,000 fans are expected to be at weigh-in.
The doors to the BOK Center will open at 3:00 each afternoon for the weigh in.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>


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Despite a string of positive things they could say about their collective game Tuesday night, the Rangers were left with a sour taste afterwards, following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden. After the frustrating 44-shot loss BlueshirtsUnited.com caught up with Rick Nash---who fired five shots on goal while playing for the first time in 18 games, Ryan Callahan--who had four hits and three shots in 19:01, Henrik Lundqvist---who stopped 20 of 22 shots, and Chris Kreider---who recorded five shots on goal, but who was also denied by Tuukka Rask on a penalty shot 6:16 into the contest.
" I felt OK. The first period, the first couple of shifts, it was tough, but I found my game and found some chances on offense. "
- Rick Nash
" It's obviously frustrating. It's tough when you work that hard to get those chances and they don't go in. At the same time you have to be happy with what you are doing in getting those chances. You have to keep going with it. "
- Ryan Callahan
" Tonight we had so many good chances, and then they got a couple of breaks in the second. We're doing so many good things right now, but just coming up short. "
- Henrik Lundqvist
" I don't think it's any secret that where I want to go on a penalty shot--come down snap it low (blocker), something I've been doing for a really long time. I picked my spot, but it either clipped the top of his pant leg or bottom of his blocker and stayed out. "
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Last week Sony announced its brand new Action Cam designed for filming your adventures in premium full HD 1080p. This weekend we put the new product to the test and hit Mammoth Mountain at the Kamikaze Bike Games. You may have noticed a few things about the new model - weighing in at three ounces (with battery), […]Read More
Action Cam's definitely not just for extreme sports! We headed to the beach and attached it to a kite to see what we could capture. Have a look. But before the Action Cam took flight, we had to build a rig. Check out this video, take a couple notes, and see if you can pull […]Read More
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Applications to Study Chemistry at Cardiff at a Record High
22 January 2013
Data from UCAS indicates that Cardiff University has seen a significant increase in the number of applications to study. The School of Chemistry has seen the most dramatic rise (51%) in applications, with almost 600 applications received to date for the 120 places available.
The Cardiff School of Chemistry provides a vibrant and exciting location in which to study chemistry, with students having access to cutting-edge equipment in teaching and research laboratories. Staff are firmly committed to providing excellent teaching while maintaining an internationally-leading research profile, and student reap the benefits of this, not least in their final year research projects.
Dave Roylance, Head of Undergraduate Recruitment and Widening Access, said: "Cardiff is one of the most popular universities in the UK and these impressive figures put it well ahead of the national average rise in applications. It is pleasing that the effort put into student recruitment by staff across the University is reaping rewards. However, the work is not complete and the focus must now turn to encouraging applicants to make Cardiff their firm choice.
"Students are drawn to Cardiff because of its reputation for research-led teaching, high graduate employment and because of its capital city location. Our success in recruiting undergraduate students was recently recognised by The Telegraph, who named Cardiff as one of the UK's fastest growing universities in 2012 in terms of undergraduate enrolments."
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UPDATE 3 p.m., May 14:Inspectors with the WV DEP were on site at U.S. Silica May 13 and 14 assessing the leak of sulfuric acid and caustic or petroleum sulfonate.
The leak occurred May 13 and it is estimated about 5,000 pounds of the acid, 3,000 pounds of caustic and 600 pounds of petroleum sulfonate were released into secondary containment.
A spokeswoman for DEP said the company will be conducting soil samples as a precaution. Although, they say the leak was contained in a secondary containment wall after an employee accidentally pulled a line loose with a loader as material was being transferred from a large tank to a smaller one.
While initial indications are that the material stayed within secondary containment, the company will conduct the soil samples to make sure nothing leached into the soil, DEP said.
The Environmental Protection Agency also has a representative on the spill site, officials said.UPDATE 9 a.m., May 14:


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By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff
December 3, 2012: a day that will live in Twitter infamy. The day that the comedy gods smiled upon the smart aleck Twitter community when not only the actual Pope became a certified user, but the unborn child of Prince William and Kate Middleton was declared the Royal Baby and quickly became a trending topic. The couple not only created life, but a total pop culture frenzy.
Within a matter of minutes after the confirmation that ""The Duchess is pregnant"", the Internet sprung into action with baby name ideas (Billy Eichner's suggestion? ""Mo'nique!""), royal morning sickness remedies, celebrity play dates (""I hope Royal Baby and Blue Ivy Carter become best friends"" tweeted Brooklyn Decker), and most importantly, a Twitter parody account. Like the Bronx Zoo Cobra and the Dangling Crane before it, the Royal Fetus has gone from media fascination to full-blown cultural obsession in record time.
While the account was technically started back in April, with its maiden tweet ""Coming soon, literally...darling ;-)"" it finally declared ""I EXIST!!!!!"" on that fateful Monday morning. Since then, the Royal Fetus has bestowed upon us these gems:
From what I can tell so far, the internet is just a place where people talk about me. I love it! But wait what's love? #royalbaby
Royal Fetus (@RoyalFetus) December 3, 2012
I know you're all wondering: the royal uterus smells of gin and baby powder. Also carrots? Kind of. #royalbaby
Royal Fetus (@RoyalFetus) December 3, 2012
The iPad mini was developed solely so I would be able to Tweet my gestation live from the womb. So, that's why that exists! #royalbaby
Royal Fetus (@RoyalFetus) December 3, 2012
Between this and @KateMiddletonFTW, this is going to be an entertaining next couple of months. Just make sure if you have a Royal Baby-related joke, you get it up fast. No time is wasted when it comes to news like this. Case in point:
""KATE MIDDLETON'S UNBORN CHILD SHALL SAVE US FROM THE FISCAL CLIFF!!!"" -- My Cardboard Sign Today
Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) December 3, 2012
Kate Middleton becomes the first woman to ever get pregnant.#News
Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) December 3, 2012
Of course, not everyone is pleased with the blessed announcement. Especially not other famous children parody accounts like @SurisBurnBook, who has been scowling in 140 characters or less.
I've tried to prepare for this day, but it is more unbearable than I imagined. Cancel my appointments and bring me pancakes.
Suri's Burn Book (@surisburnbook) December 3, 2012
I don't want to talk about it. I just want to cry. tmblr.co/ZwxlDxYaNyD1
Suri's Burn Book (@surisburnbook) December 3, 2012
What's been your favorite Royal Baby-inspired tweet or parody account so far? Hup hup, cheerio, etc.!
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A New Direction for European Fishing
08 Feb 13
February 6, 2013, marks an important turning point for European fishing. During a plenary session, the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (502 in favor and 137 against) to approve the proposals to reform the Common Fisheries Policy. The reform's most ambitious objectives include setting fishing quotas by 2015 that will allow Maximum Sustainable Yields (the largest catch that can be taken from a species' stock) to be reached by 2020, and the banning of discards, fish thrown back in the sea, usually because they are of an unwanted species or size.
Slow Food has been following the legislative process and is happy to see that the decisions made finally take into consideration not only economic but also ecological parameters.
While there are a number of positive aspects, the reform, however, is still based on applying an industrial logic to fishing, while seeking to neutralize its most negative effects. It will still seriously hit artisanal fishing (which makes up 80% of the European fleet and has a low environmental impact), and risks not being effective it it is not accompanied by an equally ambitious environmental policy.
Silvio Greco, the president of the Scientific Committee of Slow Fish, the campaign for responsible fishing that Slow Food has been running for many years, applauds the fact that the European Union has understood the necessity of intervening decisively on the question of the protection of marine resources, with measures aimed at combating overfishing based on selective fishing techniques. However, he also emphasized the need to take adequate measures to eliminate coastal pollution, one of the other causes of falling fish stocks.
The new policy must also take into account regional characteristics and differences, and Slow Food is positive about the measure concerning "long term management plans to be established for every fishery through co-decision," which, it is hoped, will be able to involve all the local actors. This would perhaps avoid the application of certain rules that could cause further damage to artisanal fishing or an increase in illegal activities.
For example, Barbara and Jan Rodenburg-Geertsema, fishers from the Slow Food Wadden Sea Traditional Fishers Presidium in the Netherlands, explain: "We don't want special conditions, just fair laws that will allow us to carry on with our activities in a legal and profitable way. Let's take for example a European regulation from 2009, which obliges fishers to weigh their catch before any sale, storage or transport operation, and which the Dutch Fishing Ministry wants to apply to the letter. This would mean the disappearance of hundreds of small-scale artisanal fishers who still survive in the Netherlands, because there is no space on our boats and we don't have the financial means to buy the regulation scales required."
Slow Food strongly believes that solutions must arise through practice and dialogue between the different stakeholders (local, national and regional), which is why the organization is working on Presidia projects involving fishing communities in many different countries, to give value to local resources and their responsible collective management.
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