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Industry trends suggest tax opportunities and favorable credit conditions might benefit U.S. farmers looking to purchase equipment this year. That's according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, which has drawn on industry-wide data in sectors such as agriculture, construction, medicine and transportation to build a list of 10 acquisition trends for 2013.
Overall, data indicate investment in agricultural equipment likely will contract during the first quarter of this year, according to a report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation titled "2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook". Overall, agricultural equipment manufacturers have expressed optimism about future consumer demand in the aftermath of the nationwide drought thanks in part to strong cash receipts.
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DETROIT (WKZO) -- U.S. Congresswoman Candice Miller wants House Democrats to participate in the investigation surrounding the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. Miller says that she has heard that some Democratic leaders are suggesting that their members not participate unless there's an equal number of Republicans and Democrats on the select committee.
"In my opinion, such an action would be an abrogation of responsibility," says Miller, "and equal membership on the committee between the majority and minority would not be consistent with past practice, including previous actions of the Democrat leadership."
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Still, this is one more distraction for CEO Marissa Mayer, who is trying to turn the company's core business around and focus it on doing fewer things. Yahoo's legacy of global expansion has been an obstacle: Mayer recently shuttered Yahoo's Korean operations.
Yahoo's Mexican subsidiary announced a deal in 2003 with Ideas Interactivas and its parent company, Worldwide Directories, to create a yellow-pages site, Paginas Utiles, which would run both in print and online. That website now appears to be defunct.
At one point, the business appears to have been significant for Yahoo. Carlos Bazan-Canabal, a former Yahoo executive who left to join Worldwide Directories, claims in his LinkedIn profile that the Paginas Utiles deal contributed to bringing Yahoo Mexico's financials into break-even.
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A Phoenix family barely avoided a tragedy Arizonans see too often in the summer.Phoenix police are investigating after they say a toddler was left in a hot car for more than an hour. Parents found the little girl breathing, but unresponsive, and rushed her to the hospital.The 2-or 3-year-old little girl was left in her car seat.Police were called around 2:30 p.m., at that time it was 93 degrees outside.They believe the child was left in the car for more than an hour.Family members say that the child is doing better and is responsive.Police are calling this a tragic accident. "This is just very tragic that's all I can say, and extremely, extremely surprised," said Val Butler, a neighbor. Police were called to a home near 16th Drive and Glenrosa Avenue after they say a 2-or 3-year-old little girl was accidentally left in a car, in the driveway of the home."The child was breathing, but in very bad condition. They transported the child to a local hospital. Tests are underway at this time to determine the health of the child," said Phoenix Police Lt. David Laslavic. Investigators say the family, with four small children, had just returned home from church.Police say one of the parents realized the little girl wasn't in the house and when they found her in the car, they brought her inside and called police."This appears to be a tragic accident. There are several family members, believe one family member brought the child in and vice versa," said Laslavic. "They're very attentive to their kids. I can't even believe this is what's happening. I came back from church today and I saw all the police cars," said Butler. Police believe the toddler was inside that car for more than an hour. They don't know how hot it was inside, they're still investigating, but a recent study by the Animal Protection Institute shows even in the mid 90's, a vehicle can get up to 114 degrees inside. "Well, this time of year, of course the temperature is rising, and it's very important that we be aware of vehicles and temperatures inside vehicles as it pertains to children, as well as pets," said Laslavic. "We are praying for them and we pray that everything goes well," said Butler.
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Sherwood (9-2) at No. 4 Westminster (11-0)
Region: 4A North
Coaches: Mike Bonavia, Sherwood; Brad Wilson, Westminster
Last meeting: First meeting
Outlook: The Owls, who are looking for their first state title, meet a Sherwood team that won the last of its three titles in 2008. In last week's semifinal, the Warriors used a strong running game and big plays to get past Catonsville, 26-7, in a game that was 13-7 with eight minutes left. The Owls have relied on their passing game led by Deryk Kern, who has thrown for 3,304 yards and 55 touchdowns — one shy of the state record. In last week's 51-7 win over Blake, the Owls ran for three touchdowns for the first time this season.
No. 7 Meade (9-2) at No. 6 Old Miill (9-2)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Region: 4A East
Coaches: Rich Holzer, Meade; Chad McCormick, Old Mill
Last meeting: Old Mill won, 28-18, on Sept. 29
Outlook: The Mustangs pulled off the biggest surprise of the regional semifinals when they stunned previously unbeaten and Class 4A East No. 1 seed Arundel, 36-28. That came a week after a 14-0 upset of No. 15 Broadneck to clinch a regional playoff berth. Now the Mustangs will try to complete the Anne Arundel County upset triangle against the defending state champion. The Patriots, who have won two of the past three Class 4A titles, rebounded from a 36-35 loss to South River in the regular-season finale with a 21-7 win last week over the Seahawks with a strong ground game led by Shane Brown, who carried the ball 40 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns.
No. 12 Atholton (10-1) at No. 3 River Hill (11-0)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Region: 3A East
Coaches: Kyle Schmitt, Atholton; Brian Van Deusen, River Hill
Last meeting: River Hill won, 21-12, last year
Outlook: The most anticipated matchup in Howard County football in recent years had to wait for the playoffs, because in the county's scheduling rotation, they did not meet during the regular season. They last met a year ago in the regional final, where the Hawks avenged an early season 14-0 loss and went on to win their third state championship in five years. The Raiders are still looking for their first crown. The Hawks have beaten the Raiders in two of the last three regional finals and have won eight of the last 10 meetings, with Atholton's only wins coming in the previous two regular seasons.


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Is there an obvious conflict of opinion about Expression and Communication Freedom, with strong ethical implications.
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I think it is highly relevant to have a conversation on the topic!
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Aug 18 2013: Great interesting topic! :-)
I guess one thing which is important is this : "Does the Freedom of expression include the license to offend?"
And is a freedom of Intolerance, a form of "Freedom of Expression"? For instance, recently I have been reading "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason" (By Sam Harris). This book preaches the idea that we should be intolerant of religious beliefs, due to the belief that they aren't based on rational reasoning and can be harmful. (Not sure how much I agree). Just thought that was something worth noting.
I mean to expand this topic, you could argue that a "jehovah witness" shouldn't have the freedom to express his/her views if it is harmful... (e.g denying blood transplantations).
Great topic by the way! I could go on forever, but I feel I would bore you and would waffle too much.
Aug 19 2013: No boredom at all Bernard!
Offending is basically an UNTRUTHFUL subject. The problem is most of the time the offended is the one creating the offense by feeling offended. Some oriental cultures get offended by women showing their faces. Should we NOT express our thought on it because, folks would become offended?
I would be much more worried about "rational reasoning" than from religious beliefs!
What is "rational"? Actually rational thinking can only be as a the thinker's state of mind is!
Should Religion communications be banned or restricted because some one "rationally thinks" it is harmful?
Where is the rationality in such distorted reasoning?
What would be disastrous would be the end of faith!. And it is happening. Now people don't trust their neighbors. Faith in their good will is lost. Do we believe banks are honest this days? No! We have lost faith on the banking system. Society... Is there faith in society? Legal systems is introducing what is called the "Enemy Penal Rights Code". No more acceptance of the presumption of Innocence. Each day, the notion of being guilty and having to prove your innocence is growing. Loss of faith in the good nature of human kind.
So faith is not only, accepting and believing in Spiritual Powers, God and our Spiritual Nature. Faith is a VITAL state of mind for our well being.
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The journey to create a successful company can be as arduous as scaling a Tibetan mountainside, but well worth the view from the top. Bruce McMullin founded Sibu in 2003 after series of events led him to Calcutta, India where he crossed paths with an ayurvedic specialist in Chinese plants and herbs. In passing, this expert mentioned a powerful holy fruit, the seabuckthorn berry.
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Hi there! We are the first hostel in Singapore with themed rooms, located in Clarke Quay and minutes away to key tourist attractions and the heart of Singapore night life.
All our rooms feature brightly coloured walls and showcases Singapore's cultural elements in a new light. Our room murals were designed by a local artist & some of our lounge area collages are done by the creative hands of our hostel staff.
We offer 6/8/10 and 14 bed mixed dorm as well as private rooms. Ladies should definitely check out our ever popular bright pink 6 bed female dorm!
5 Reasons to Stay with Us!
1. Central Location - We are 5 minutes away from Clarke Quay MRT and 10 minutes away from Raffles Place MRT/Chinatown MRT. Less travel time equals more time to cover key attractions in Singapore!
2. Cleanliness - We strive to make a cleanliness a top priority at the hostel so every nook and cranny gets a good scrub down regardless if it needs it or not!
3. Bedding - Our beds are top grade orthopaedic 8-inch spring mattresses. We don't know about you but 8 inches is enough to satisfy our backache needs (maybe other needs too!) Plus our beds are anti-dustmite and regularly cleaned with odor removers. Say bye bye to stinky tofu beds.
4. Themed Rooms - Like we mentioned before, our rooms are designed by an local artist to showcase different aspects of Singapore's heritage and culture.
5. Special Deals and Discounts - All our hostel guests are entitled to discounted tickets for major tourist attractions (ask us!), spas and nightspots. Yay for living it up in Singapore!
We also provide:
FREE breakfast daily (bread, jam, cereal, milk, cheese/fruits)
FREE all day coffee, black tea, green tea & milo
FREE unlimited WIFI (accessible in both guest rooms and lounge)
FREE desktop PCs equipped with headsets and webcams
FREE security lockers with built-in locks (dorm rooms only)
FREE hot and cold showers ALL day long
FREE shampoo/shower gel in every shower
FREE use of washer, dryer & ironing facilities
Fully airconditioned rooms & lounge area ALL day long!
Firm hypoallergenic pillows and comfy thick quilts
Individual reading lights and power sockets at each bed
Lift and staircase access to every floor
Sale of soft drinks, beers and a wide range of sundry items
Pantry area has a water dispenser (cold/hot), microwave & toaster
Printing/scanning facilities available
+ Friendly staff (us!) who will try our best to recommend the best sights and directions around Singapore/neighbouring countries!
No minor/children policy:
Do note that all guests checking in with us must be above the age of 16 years old in order to stay with us. Minors between the age of 16 - 18 years old are required to have a legal guardian stay with them.
Room requests:
Please do note that only our deluxe 6 bed mixed dorm offers window views. All other dorm room types do not have window views available. Bottom/top bunk requests are welcome but subjected to availability on the day itself.
Late Check-In (after 10pm):
Our reception is open daily from 8am to 10pm. If you will be checking in after 10pm, please contact us directly for instructions. Additionally, if you are arriving past midnight you are required to book for the night before (e.g: Arriving at 1:00am on 05 April means that you will need to book for the night of 04 April otherwise you will need to wait till 3pm on 05 April to check-in)
Lastly, come stay with us to experience it for yourself!
We hope to see you soon!
A) By Train
i) From Changi Airport to Raffles Place MRT (East West Line) - Travel Time 30mins + 10 mins walk to FSH
The Changi Airport MRT station is located in the basement of either Terminal 2 or 3 of the airport. Board the train heading towards Tanah Merah.
At Tanah Merah station, alight and board the train heading to Joo Koon station from Platform B (East West Line).
Alight at Raffles Place MRT.
Look out for EXIT G. Walk along Chulia Street and North Canal Road, turn right at the South Bridge Road junction, look out for our tall grey building directly at the junction of South Bridge Road and Hong Kong Street.
ii) From Changi Airport to Clarke Quay MRT (North East Line) - Travel Time 35 mins + 3 mins walk to FSH
The Changi Airport MRT station is located in the basement of either Terminal 2 or 3 of the airport. Board the train heading towards Tanah Merah.
At Tanah Merah station, alight and board the train heading to Joo Koon station from Platform B (East West Line).
Alight at Outram Park MRT and follow the directions to the North East line platform to board the train towards Punggol.
Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station.
Look out for EXIT E, you will find yourself in Central Mall. Use the overpass to cross to New Bridge road. Follow the direction of traffic and you will see the junction to Carpenter Street. Turn left into Carpenter Street. Walk to the end of Carpenter Street and turn right along South Bridge Road. When you come to the junction of Hong Kong Street, the hostel will be right across the street from you.
B) By Bus
Five Stones Hostel is located on a key downtown bus route and you are able to board a number of buses from the bus stop located right at our door step.
Bus Services Available
Key destinations:
Harbourfront / Vivocity / Sentosa
Bus Service: 61, 145, 166 (20 minutes )
Bus Service: 63, 851, 961 (8 minutes)
Holland Village
Bus Service: 61 (40 minutes)
Night Riders (which operate from midnight till 6am)
C) By Taxi / Car
If you prefer comfort and speed, simple hop on to a taxi at Changi Airport. Let the friendly taxi uncle take you to "61 South Bridge Road, near Hong Kong Street". Beware though, taxi rides from the airport will cost you anything between S$16-S$30, depending on when you board, due to various surcharges for peak periods and electronic road pricing (ERP) surcharges.
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- Limitazione di età
- Aria condizionata
- Trasferimenti aeroporto
- Giochi di società
- Scambio di libri
- Prima colazione inclusa
- TV via cavo
- Ventilatore da soffitto
- Sala comune
- Carte di credito accettate
- Ascensore
- Mappe della città gratuite
- Accesso a Internet gratuito
- Wi-Fi gratuito
- Sala giochi
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- Accesso con chiave elettronica
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- Biancheria inclusa
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- Servizio postale
- Luce per lettura
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- Macchine per tè/caffè
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- Lavatrice
Politica di cancellazioneQuesta proprietà ha una politica di cancellazione di 2. La mancata cancellazione entro questo intervallo di tempo si tradurrà in una penale pari alla prima notte di pernottamento.
Info Hostel da leggereQuesta struttura dispone di Termini e condizioni specifici.
Check in time is from 3pm to 10pm. Our reception opening hours are between 8am to 10pm. For late check ins after 10pm, please ensure that it is indicated in your booking details or please email us in advance so that we can revert with late check in instructions. We have no nationality restrictions, but we do not encourage locals/PRs to have 'staycations' with us as our hostel is meant for foreign travellers.
Upon check in, full payment has to be made in Singapore dollars. A S$20 refundable keycard deposit will be collected. For credit card payments, a 5% surcharge is applicable. No other taxes will be levied. All guests have to be above 16.


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Hypertensive heart disease (HHD), a major public health problem in African American communities, contributes to the disproportionally high rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in this population. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and diastolic dysfunction are key indicators of HHD. Lifestyle modification with diet restriction, weight reduction and exercise have been found to regress left ventricular mass and reduce elevated blood pressure (BP). The Transcendental MeditationŒ (TM) technique has been reported to reduce blood pressure, sympathetic arousal and the influence of psychosocial stressors associated with CVD. In a randomized, clinical, controlled trial with a one-year follow-up, we investigated the effect of the TM technique and a diet and exercise, health education (HE) program on left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and diastolic function (E/A ratio) determined by standard M-mode and Doppler echocardiography (echo). Within group analysis were assessed by paired t-test and between groups comparison was assessed by ANCOVA. Thirty-four (15 male and 19 female) African Americans, mean (+-SD) LVMI, 102.89 (24) and E/A ratio, 0.98 (.34) were randomized to the TM (N = 19) and the HE (N = 15) groups. There was no significant difference between groups at baseline on clinical or echo measures. Both groups showed significant within group reductions in LVMI after one year, 10.3% (p <.01) in the TM group and 14.5% (p <.01) in the HE group. Diastolic function (p =.035, one tailed) was significant in the TM group when controlling for age, pre E/A ratio and systolic BP, compared to the HE group. Furthermore, the TM group showed significant improvements in quality of life measures including energy (p =.023), positive affect (p =.01), behavioral control (p =.01) and self efficacy (p =.02) compared to the HE group. Both lifestyle modification approaches were found to be efficacious in reducing left ventricular mass in African Americans. However, the TM group showed additional improvements in quality of life, diastolic function and diastolic blood pressure. Source: DAI, 59, no. 06B, (1998): 311


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There have been many critics of the strategy that the CEO of J. C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) Ron Johnson is implementing to turn things around in a compelling effort to revive the old department store and take it back to a profitable position it once had.
Herb Greenberg, an analyst for CNBC placed Mr. Johnson as the 3rd worst CEO of 2012 saying "…over promising and under delivering" was the main reason for this uncomfortable award. If we take in consideration the fact that Mr. Johnson had said that a turnaround was not a one year deal but one that will come in different stages taking up to three years and that 2012 was the very first one for this effort, then, that statement of under delivering seems inadequate, at least for now.
As I wrote in an article that was published on December 10 we have to give management the time to get everything in place before we judge their performance. I know that JCP's stock has been punished this year so much it has lost about 40% YTD and about 63% from its 52 week high of $43.18 back in February.
This have been due to the declining sales over the last few quarters and the deteriorating fundamentals of the company, I get it! However, as I wrote on an article titled "Will Coffee Help This Department Store Turn Things Around?" Even as the fundamentals are deteriorating, they're not far (comparing balance sheet information) from Kohl's (NYSE: KSS), having the same cash per share ($2.39) as of the most recent quarter and similar debt-to-cash and debt-to-equity ratios should give some support to the stock by the value investors.
Also, CEO Ron Johnson has given us the numbers –which by the way look promising- from the new and renovated stores. The "shops" are reporting almost double on sales-per-square-foot (this information can be found on page 8 of the JCP Q3 2012 earnings conference call transcript available here) when compared to the old J. C. Penney.
New partnerships are being announced; Martha Stewart (NYSE: MSO), a lifestyle content product company, and one that attracts many customers, is one of them. Starting in 2013 the company has unveiled its "shop" priorities which include among others; Martha Stewart, Dockers, Haggar, Disney, Giggle, Carter's and Sugar Shack.
In a new step towards this direction, J.C. Penney has hired Brandon Tonniges who was a vice president of brand senses division at Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) to become JCP's director of visual merchandising. Mr. Tonniges was the person behind the renovation of Abercrombie's stores, from the old layout to the one we currently see and some even enjoy. That sense of a nightclub along with young employees and the constant spraying of the cologne keep attracting young customers which are the main users of the products they sell.
The kind of job that J. C. Penney requires to turn the corner is more complicated than just appealing to a younger audience, but, we can see how management is serious about it and that they are gathering all the talent available to make it happen.
Though, it's still too early to see if those changes are working or will even work at all, I will give Mr. Johnson the benefit of time. Big things take time, and this turnaround is certainly nothing less than big.
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Going for gold in 2012
In an election year, politicians are likely to avoid tough choices and go for the easier solutions, which are good for the yellow metal.
By Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, guest columnists
This year's presidential election will have a big impact on the price of gold -- and, no, that's not because we think Ron Paul has any chance of claiming the White House. Gold investors hoping for a Paul presidency had to realize on Super Tuesday his chances of winning the presidency and fulfill his promise to "end the Fed" are slim. Such investors might be better off putting their pile on red No. 7 on the roulette table than betting on the precious metal's biggest political champion.
Nor has there been much cheer for them on the markets, as gold has continued its recent slide after a long bull rally. Yet whoever the Republican nominee is, this election is likely to provide lots of reasons to be long on gold.
Paul deserves credit as the only candidate to have singled out the crisis of money as one of the defining political issues of our age. As everyone knows, whoever takes the oath next January is going to face some tough choices to get the U.S. economy going again and do something (anything!) meaningful about the deficit.
Rather than confronting hard-pressed voters with difficult choices, the temptation to smooth the path with yet more slack monetary policy is going to be strong. If you see any sign during the presidential race that the new administration -- of whatever variety -- is really going to tackle these problems, gold may be a sell. But, so far, the evidence points the other way.
Given all that government debt that is piling up, the temptation for politicians to engineer a bit of inflation may prove stronger than their deficit-slashing zeal. Such action would ease the deleveraging process by shrinking the real value of past borrowings. And it might even help the housing market by pushing the heads of underwater homeowners back above the waves again.
There would be a cost to such an inflationary policy, but as we argue pessimistically in our new book "In Gold We Trust," ripping off savers may be the easier political choice than trying to get voters to accept higher taxes or lower benefits. Even better for the inflaters, the inevitable weakening of the dollar might help the recovery by making U.S. exports more competitive. And the ongoing trouble in the eurozone that is not going to get better any time soon means that assets denominated in the main alternative paper currency to the dollar will remain about as appetizing as a week-old Big Mac.
No politician will say it, but the temptation to mess with the value of money as a politically-viable solution to the economic and fiscal crises is going to be hard to resist. Just as FDR pledged allegiance to the gold standard when he was inaugurated in March 1933 and reneged on the promise a few months later, expect all candidates to promise to protect the dollar -- until they get into office.
Back then, U.S. citizens who held onto their gold, despite Federal Government edicts that they hand it over, made gains of nearly 70% as the price of gold leaped from just over $20 an ounce to $35. History could repeat itself.
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26 U.S. Code § 110 - Qualified lessee construction allowances for short-term leases
(a) In general
Gross income of a lessee does not include any amount received in cash (or treated as a rent reduction) by a lessee from a lessor—
(2) for the purpose of such lessee's constructing or improving qualified long-term real property for use in such lessee's trade or business at such retail space,
but only to the extent that such amount does not exceed the amount expended by the lessee for such construction or improvement.
(b) Consistent treatment by lessor
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For purposes of this section—
(1) Qualified long-term real property
The term "qualified long-term real property" means nonresidential real property which is part of, or otherwise present at, the retail space referred to in subsection (a) and which reverts to the lessor at the termination of the lease.
(2) Short-term lease
(d) Information required to be furnished to Secretary
Under regulations, the lessee and lessor described in subsection (a) shall, at such times and in such manner as may be provided in such regulations, furnish to the Secretary—
(1) information concerning the amounts received (or treated as a rent reduction) and expended as described in subsection (a), and
Source(Added Pub. L. 105–34, title XII, § 1213(a),Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1000.)
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A prior section 110, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 33, related to income taxes paid by lessee corporations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11801(a)(6),Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–520.
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Pub. L. 105–34, title XII, § 1213(e),Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 1001, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [enacting this section and amending sections 168 and 6724 of this title] shall apply to leases entered into after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 5, 1997]."
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On Percona Live New York I'll be giving two talks "Percona XtraDB Cluster: HA solution for MySQL". I will give introduction in MySQL clustering and show how Percona XtraDB Cluster solves HA and scalability problems. MySQL and SSD: usage and tuning. If you follow this blog, you know that I do quite a bit experiments […]
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I continue my benchmarks of Intel SSD 910, previous time I compared it with Fusion-io ioDrive http://www.percona.com/blog/2012/09/07/intel-ssd-910-in-tpcc-mysql-benchmark/. Now I want to test this card against RAID over spinning disks.
Intel SSD 910 in tpcc-mysql benchmark
I continue my benchmarks of Intel SSD 910, the raw IO results are available in my previous experiment. Now I want to test this card under MySQL workload to see if the card is suitable to use with MySQL. Benchmark date: Sep-2012 Benchmark goal: Test Intel SSD 910 under tpcc-mysql workload and compare with baseline […]
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In my raw IO benchmark of Intel 520 SSD we saw that the drive does not provide uniform throughput and response time, but it is interesting how does it affect workload if it comes from MySQL. I prepared benchmarks results for Sysbench OLTP workload with MySQL running on Intel 520. You can download it there.
Webinar: MySQL and SSD
Just as a reminder – tomorrow, May-9, 2012, at 11am PDT I will be giving a free webinar "MySQL and SSD". This is the same talk I gave on Percona Live MySQL Conference, so if you were there – you probably will find nothing new. Otherwise, you are welcome to join!
Percona Server vs MySQL on Intel 320 SSD
If you are terrified by the stability of the results in MySQL in my previous post, I am going to show what we can get with Percona Server. This is also to address the results presented there Benchmarking MariaDB-5.3.4
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Here on the Percona Support team we often ask customers to retrieve disk stats to monitor disk IO and to measure block devices iops and latency. There are a number of tools available to monitor IO on Linux. iostat is one of the popular tools and Percona Toolkit, which is free, contains the pt-diskstats tool […]
Reference architecture for a write-intensive MySQL deployment
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For the first time in five years, gold has returned to the Braves outfield.
Jason Heyward won the Gold Glove Award for National League right fielders on Tuesday, the first Brave to win a Gold Glove since outfielders Andruw Jones and Jeff Francoeur won in 2007.
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and the entire Atlanta starting outfield were nominated for Gold Gloves this year, with Martin Prado among the finalists in left field and Michael Bourn in center. Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez won in left and Pittsburgh's Andruw McCutchen in center, denying Bourn what would've been his third Gold Glove in four years.
Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, a former Brave, beat out Freeman and Cincinnati's Joey Votto.
The win by Heyward, 23, was no surprise. He already won the Fielding Bible Award as the majors' best right fielder for 2012. That award was based solely on statistical analysis, while the Gold Glove awards are determined in voting by major league managers and
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Moreover, there were quite a few naughty dialogues that Kapoor Sr. had indulged in Race when it came to references towards fruits. In fact Sameera Reddy, who played his rather dumb associate quite well, was a butt of most of his jokes then. While one waits to see if Ameesha Patel finds herself in a similar spot for the sequel, the writers have made sure that Anil Kapoor has some interesting dialogues to mouth all over again with fruits taking centre stage.
When contacted, a source close to Anil Kapoor confirmed the piece of news. He said, "Yes, the fruit element is still there. The only thing that has changed is that as RD, he is much richer than ever before. Remember the booty that he had split with Saif towards Race climax?"
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42 U.S. Code § 3334 - Coordination of Federal aids with local governments
(a) Review of projects by areawide agency or local government
All applications made after June 30, 1967, for Federal loans or grants to assist in carrying out open-space land projects or for the planning or construction of hospitals, airports, libraries, water supply and distribution facilities, sewerage facilities and waste treatment works, highways, transportation facilities, law enforcement facilities, and water development and land conservation projects within any metropolitan area shall be submitted for review—
(1) to any areawide agency which is designated to perform metropolitan or regional planning for the area within which the assistance is to be used, and which is, to the greatest practicable extent, composed of or responsible to the elected officials of a unit of areawide government or of the units of general local government within whose jurisdiction such agency is authorized to engage in such planning, and
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(2) An application for a Federal loan or grant need not be accompanied by the comments and recommendations and the statements referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the applicant certifies that a plan or description of the project, meeting the requirements of such rules and regulations as may be prescribed under subsection (c) of this section, or such application, has lain before an appropriate areawide agency or instrumentality or unit of general local government for a period of sixty days without comments or recommendations thereon being made by such agency or instrumentality.
Source(Pub. L. 89–754, title II, § 204,Nov. 3, 1966, 80 Stat. 1262; Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 522,June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 208; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085; Pub. L. 93–83, § 2,Aug. 6, 1973, 87 Stat. 215.)
1973—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–83reenacted amendment by Pub. L. 90–351, inserting "law enforcement facilities," after "transportation facilities,".
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Gabrielle Giffords as well as Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will be at the Saratoga Arms Fair on Sunday.
They're highlighting that this gun show does background checks and has other rules and regulations, but some selling these weapons say there's a bigger issue.
Joe Aldano says he's been a gun dealer for 35 years and has performed hundreds of background or NICS checks. They are required at the Saratoga Arms Fair and every person that buys a gun gets a NICS number written on their receipt before leaving the show.
However, he says for incidents, like the shooting that severely injured former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in 2011, there needs to be more action taken for those denied after a NICS check is performed.
"There's still a loophole there that they're not doing their end," says Aldano, "You make me do my part but that's as far as it goes. Once it gets to that part it stays in my store. It goes in a file."
Aldano told NEWS10 ABC he is not required to report to local authorities if someone trying to buy a gun is denied, it's something he says he would to see Police follow-up with those who are denied.
"Yeah it does somewhat work but there should be another step where everybody works with the local authorities to say 'alright he was denied what's going on here check him out'."
Giffords now has an organization pushing to reduce gun violence. On that organization's website it says "The state's model helps keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them, like criminals and the dangerously mentally ill without infringing on our Second Amendment rights."
Aldano stated "You need to check it out see why this persons trying to buy a fire arm. He could be an illegal person trying to purchase a gun. If he doesn't get it from me he's going to get it somewhere else."
On Sunday when Giffords is at the show, NEWS10 ABC will be there to get some answers about what their view is on how far these background checks really go.
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The days are getting longer, the snow is melting away and camping season is just around the corner.
The U.S. Forest Service has been working to make needed repairs and replace worn infrastructure in several campgrounds on the Inyo National Forest and would like to provide the following updates to visitors starting to plan their camping trips.
How broke can a broke town go?
Mammoth Lakes officials this week scrambled to find a response to Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition, which last Friday offered terms of a 30-year settlement of its $42.7 million against the town.
Town Manager Dave Wilbrecht said that by mid-morning Monday, neither he nor town financial consultant Marianna Marysheva-Martinez had spoken with MLLA attorneys, nor their own.
Mammoth Unified School District's longtime, popular drama teacher was recently given one of the district's dreaded "pink slips," which notify employees that they might not have a job next year.
It doesn't have to be this way. No broadband for new customers, slow and choppy service for those that have it; the current broadband situation for much of Mono County has been getting worse every month now for half a year.
Eleven-year-old Mammoth Elementary School student Giovanni Cruz was all smiles, even though he was sitting in a dentist's chair getting his teeth examined.
It's been a long and winding road from the Golan Heights to Mammoth, particularly when you throw in Los Angeles and Las Vegas along the way.
It has been a long journey for the Town of Mammoth Lakes, from the 1997 development agreement with Terry Ballas, to now, with the hammer of a $42 million judgment against the town by the Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition company.
The mountain community of Mammoth Lakes, California, once again showed its true spirit for the winter sport of Biathlon this weekend at the 5th Annual Mammoth Winter Biathlon. The event continues to be the largest biathlon in the United States, and runs neck and neck with Canmore, Alberta, for the title of largest biathlon in North America.
Fireworks erupted at Tuesday's Mono County Board of Supervisors meeting, revealing long-simmering tensions between board members that ended with a 4-1 vote that showed a deep difference on how some county employees should be paid.
Mammoth's bears will have their toughest season in years this spring and summer, Wildlife Specialist Steve Searles said this week.
The family of the minor girl involved in the Dr. Andrew Bourne and Joe Walker case has filed a civil suit against Bourne's estate and Walker, according to Santa Barbara attorney Chris Kroes, who represents the minor's family.
The complaint was filed on March 14, he said Tuesday, and is expected to be served to "at any time", he said.
The planets might seem like they aren't aligned for Mammoth what with all the bad news recently, but they are.
There was a moment, about three weeks ago, when Town Councilmember Skip Harvey had an epiphany.
Big-big-big party in Mammoth a coupla weekends ago when the TOMS people showed up for a retreat in Mammoth. All the company's big shots were there, as were the little shots. It was a high old time, all right, put together by Sandra Di Domizio and her Green Fox Events crew. …
The land for the so-called Gateway project at the entrance of Mammoth Lakes will be donated to the Town of Mammoth Lakes by Mono County, the county's five supervisors agreed Tuesday.
A 67-year-old San Francisco man, George Kohler, was found dead in Death Valley Tuesday, after a weeklong search. His body was found between the Mesquite Spring campground, here he was last seen, and the Scotty's Castle Road in Death Valley National Park.
New details have emerged about the 9-year-old Chalfant boy who called 911 March 1 when his mother's husband broke into the boy's house and threatened her.
Mono County has been invited to join in a possible mediation process between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition, according to county staff.
The county's sheriff department, the GIS department, and the animal control department got the invitation from the Town's attorneys earlier this month because these departments are considered to be creditors of the Town (they provide services to the Town including dispatch services through the sheriff's department), county counsel Marshall Rudolph said.


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Scarlet Oak Tavern
- Address:
1217 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Comfort FoodPrice: $30 and under
Scarlet Oak Tavern
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.scarletoaktavern.com/
- Phone: 7817498200
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm -10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Executive Chef: Stephen Sherman
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: The Upstairs: One flight up from the main dining room and tavern is a 55-person room that was completely renovated in 2007 to create a ten-foot tray ceiling with antique exposed wooden beams and a working fireplace. There is a private bar and lounge area outside the room that can be used as a gathering area before events. In addition, there are two private rooms upstairs with a single table in each room. One of them can accommodate up to eight people, the other up to twelve. The Wine Room: The Wine Room is a 14-person private room that is separated from the main dining room by the Tavern's hand-crafted wine cabinets. Its unique semi-open design creates the perfect amount of privacy without losing the energy from the main dining room. Our chefs and managers are happy to work with you to create a truly unique experience for you.
- Private Party Contact: Management 781-749-8200
A word from Scarlet Oak Tavern
We are located on Hingham's historic Main Street in a 250-year old colonial house that has been thoroughly restored and updated by the award-winning Niemitz Design Group. Our cuisine, led by Executive Chef Stephen Sherman, centers around great steaks and the freshest seafood, although we also offer contemporary versions of classic American comfort food. Our philosophy is that good service is never intimidating service; and that honest, freshly-prepared food can often be more of a luxury than something you can't pronounce.Continued
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Scarlet Oak Tavern reviews from OpenTable diners
135 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (85)neighborhood gem (58)fit for foodies (54)good for groups (43)romantic (40)great for outdoor dining (35)vibrant bar scene (35)great for brunch (25)great for lunch (24)notable wine list (23)hot spot (13)kid-friendly (11)late-night find (5)scenic view (4)Show More
- OutstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/28/2014Every meal should include the Scarlet Oak Tavern salad! Everything was delicious (especially the clam chowder), and definitely we will return. The service was great too. It was a celebration, and our server presented us with a complimentary glass of champagne!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- dee61Dined on 9/27/2014Food was delicious! Would definitely go back to try something else on the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent spot south of bostonadaminbostonDined on 9/22/2014Had dinner with family and greatly enjoyed everything. Our waitress (Caitrion I think is how she spelled it?) was engaging and was able to give her personal recommendations as to the menu choices. Really liked the haddock, which is one of their regular main dishes. The layout of the restaurant is interesting as it's in a 1700s era house, with the bar in the center and dining areas spread out around a very wide open layout. Because of this it's definitely not a "quiet" setting, but the noise level was one that added to the ambiance without detracting from our conversations.Special Features:
- robbieDined on 9/21/2014Overall it was a good experience. steak was a little under cooked. service and ambiance were greatSpecial Features:
- Great Steaks!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 9/19/2014Not disappointed by the sirloin steak! Very good quality for the price!Special Features:
- great, but crowdedflashDined on 9/13/2014delicious food. too crowded. tables too close togetherSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- hinghamVIPDined on 9/6/2014The woman greeting guests at the door was totally inefficient. One couple/group was ahead of us but then we waited and waited. Nothing. She said nothing about the apparent problem. Finally two other girls returned that had taken the previous guests to their tables, I presume, and she gave them the menus and asked us to follow. Either there is a general lack of training or lack of trained personnel to show guests to their tables. Either way they need to improve before I would return.
- meagainVIPDined on 8/30/2014Everything was great. Of note, the restaurant was sufficiently quiet to allow conversation, unlike many restaurants today.Special Features:
- Birthday dinner for Mom!TheHungryGingerDined on 8/29/2014Love that so many of their fruits and vegetables come from their garden outback or from other local farms. Everything we had was delicious! Beet salad and kale salad were both great, caprese ravioli with chicken on top, salmon, haddock, swordfish, carrot cake. Can't go wrong with anything you pick from their menu.Special Features:
- Great local night outrevbetsyDined on 8/27/2014We were invited for dinner at Scarlet Oak Tavern by friends, and had not noticed it before, despite living close by, and driving past it many times. It sits discreetly back from the road, and resembles many of the colonial era homes nearby. We will not miss it again! It has nicely updated the interior, while maintaining charming colonial features. The food was excellent, along with a decent selection of wine and beer. The haddock in potato crust over corn/bacon chowder was especially good. Service was also good - friendly, knowledgeable waiter. Perhaps because it was busy, the service was on the slower side, but we were not in a hurry, so it was not a problem. We expect to be regulars here in the future, and to recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently deliciousSLJ1Dined on 8/27/2014I try to visit once a quarter. I'm in a bit of a rut with my selection - the 6 oz filet is just too good. However switch up the salads, apps, sides and desserts and it's always a treat. Took a group with me and it was a great meal for all. Fish, meat everyone was happy.Special Features:
- The oak never failsDateniteDined on 8/23/2014Such consistently great simple food. We love eating on the tavern side as it is much more casual.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful!Kellielc7VIPDined on 8/22/2014My husband and I were out running errands and saw this on Opentable and thought we would try it...so happy we did! The restaurant decor is adorable and welcoming and the food was great! Next time we are out around the Braintree area we will look forward to stopping here again.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014My husband and I celebrated his 30th birthday at the Scarlet Oak Tavern. We had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is nice, yet relaxing. The food was delicious, if unfortunately a bit cold. Overall we had a great time and are sure to return again in the future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great SettingOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/16/2014My wife and I loved the age and character of the building which is primary star of the show. The food was decent and if I am honest I would admit that I was probably expecting it to be slightly better for the price. However, the drink menu is impressive, the waitstaff is highly attentive and valet is available if you want it. I would like to go back to try some other menu offerings.Special Features:
- Noisy!Putt2winDined on 8/16/2014Nice ambience, but far too noisy on a Sat eve to really enjoy. Food quality was good but was served only 'warm' , not hot, to all 4 dining companions. We all agreed the quality was very good but should have been served hotter. We let the waitress know, and she informed the kitchen staff. We did not want to send our meals back as it would be disruptive to the evening. I would try this nice dining venue at another time as the selections on the menu looked excellent. The noise level was just too high to really enjoy. We will try it again mid-week and hope for the best.Special Features:
- Great foodScorpio27Dined on 8/16/2014Dined early (6 PM) on a Saturday night. By 6:30, it was a full house, but the dining room was not loud. Crab dip appetizer was very rich & filling. Calamari was lightly batter and crispy, not chewy. We had the dry aged sirloin and porterhouse steak. Both dishes were cooked to order and the beef was very good quality. The peanut butter/chocolate cheesecake was also very rich & filling. The special request for a birthday candle in the dessert was honored. All in all, a very fine dining experience for a romantic birthday dinner with my girlfriend. Would dine here again for special occasions.Special Features:
- Definitely Visiting AgainCStickDined on 8/15/2014My wife and I enjoyed our first dinner at the Scarlet Oak Tavern this past Friday night. We were seated after a short wait, and greeted by our server quickly. As it was our first visit to this establishment our server brought over complimentary champagne toasts. The menu offered great offerings from appetizers to entrees. Both of our meals (6 oz. filet and 20 oz. bone-in rib-eye steaks) were cooked perfectly to order. They had great natural flavor and house seasoning that was complimentary, not over bearing. The side dishes were equally as delicious. The meal, ambiance, and the service provided for a fantastic dining experience that we won't forget. We will definitely be going back!!Special Features:
- Gorgeous patio diningjdj12Dined on 8/8/2014Service was wonderful, location delightful, and the kale salad with grilled peaches was delicious. We will definitely be back. Loved it.Special Features:
- Dennis Birthday DinnerMichelleDined on 8/7/2014Food and Wine was great! Service was good as the waitress had a large party to serve serve.Special Features:
- Good food, nice environmentjustmeDined on 8/4/2014The menu is not broad, but the food was very good, and there were sufficient choices so that nobody would be without something that they would like. It is a lovely place. The waiter was a nice young man.Special Features:
- Great food, great serviceJunel52Dined on 8/1/2014It was our first time, a new place for our Anniversary dinner. Food was wonderful, service was great. A great place for steak ! A very pretty and comfortable place! Loved it and can't wait to go back!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/1/2014Food was delicious, as always. Server was very knowledgeable. Our reservation was 6:00 and we were out of there by 7:30 so we did not stay too long. We're frequent diners at the Scarlett and that was the first time we encountered that.Special Features:
- Food was Almost ExcellentCantabrigiaDined on 7/30/2014We had the brunello. It was a special occasion. The surprise appetizer - a mushroom risotto - was amazing. The bread was amazing. The clam chowder was amazing. The entrees were almost good. The ravioli sauce was a little too winey, and the lobster risotto was a little too fishy. The deserts were acceptable, but after the advert of "we have our own pastry chef" it just wasn't wow (carrot cake and pb cheesecake). Not bad, just not incredible. The service was nice, but on the slow side. This place is awesome overall. Quaint, homey, elegant. I love going there. But the food was a notch below trattoria San Pietro for example. But the surprise appetizer was incredible. Maybe they should let chef play more like that?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous every timeLuvgoodfoodDined on 7/29/2014The food at Scarlett Oak Tavern is always very very good. We have been many times with other couples for lunch and dinner and everyone has walked away extremely pleased. Their beet salad was outstanding the other night. Ambience, lovely service and great food all contribute to a wonderful dining experience. We go during the week when it's not so busySpecial Features:
- DinerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/27/2014My only complaint about the restaurant we had reservations for 5:45 - 6:00pm .... I arrived timely and we were given a small table in a corner by the greeting stand right by the door and the stairway .... Table was so small barely had room for 2 dinner plates and the appetizer ... not good ... Meal was outstanding Fillet Mignon for myself and date was done perfectly and we both raved about the food .... Restaurant seems to be a little loud I assume that is because it is an older buildingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious Hits and a MisswineanddineDined on 7/26/2014Who ever heard of grilled cabbage? It became an unusual and delicious salad special during our dinner for 6. The three men - meat eaters all - loved their choices: meatloaf, hanger steak and sirloin steak. The only slight miss was the scallop and lobster risotto. The scallops were well prepared, the lobster was generous, but oddly, the risotto was undercooked and had too many flavors going on which overwhelmed the delicate seafood. The décor is lovely New England without being overdone. Even the baked goat cheese appetizer was unusual with a roasted salsa topping off the dish. We were taste testing the restaurant for a future wedding rehearsal dinner and we are very happy with our choice.Special Features:
- My kind of placeKermudjionDined on 7/25/2014Great menu, reasonably priced; excellent service. This is one of the best on the South Shore.Special Features:
- Outstanding!Dpat38VIPDined on 7/21/2014Wonderful evening and dinner in a quaint old time New England atmosphere. Entire staff is incredibly talented and friendly. Cannot wait to go back!Special Features:
- Brunch is SO GOOD!!Foodlover2VIPDined on 7/20/2014We enjoy it every time we come on a Sunday afternoon. The pancakes are out of this world!!Special Features:
- Wonderful ReunionmrgimmeeDined on 7/16/2014Had a fine experience at lunch. Brought a visitor from California and were joined by our two local children. Excellent food, service and environment. All were quite pleased and well fed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- salty oysters!dineoutDined on 7/15/2014It was $! oyster night but, the oysters were extremely salty with shell bits, like they had not been cleaned properly. The portions were vey small.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Smoke Gets in Your EyesTiredMomDined on 7/12/2014My husband an I got a chance to leave our two kids with family and go out for a late dinner. Husband got the steak tips rare and chose the mushroom quinoa and chorizo corn bread as his sides. He said it was delicious, even raved about the quinoa. Meat was done exactly as ordered. He also had the Scarlet Oak IPA, and was very satisfied with his choice. I ordered the hangar steak frites, which came with a bone marrow compound butter. It was indescribably delicious. The fries had a rosemary truffle seasoning which was not overpowering. Creme Brulee for dessert! Our only complaint was the tiki-torches around the patio gave off a lovely light but also a lot of smoke. We didn't linger due to fumes. Overall, lovely evening. Worth the $$$Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Horrible MusicDisappointedVIPDined on 7/12/2014Complained to manage. Speaker system outdated. Choice of music, inappropriate, way too loud. Manager did nothing. Other people also complained. Spoiled the ambianceSpecial Features:
- gamemavenDined on 7/9/2014Met with another couple for dinner. Took an outside table for cocktails, but moved inside for dinner because of the noise of rush hour traffic on Rt.228, only 30 feet away. That was the only negative. The hostesses were very welcoming and accommodating and our waiter was a star: prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. We all enjoyed our meal selections. My choice, seared tuna with the chef's award-winning "10K" sauce, was outstanding.Special Features:
- gemkaseltDined on 7/5/2014We really enjoyed our dinner here! We will be back!Special Features:
- GreatRichDined on 7/4/2014Great food and service? Aps are great. Been menny timesSpecial Features:
- Consistently very goodsnicks99Dined on 6/29/2014We go to this restaurant regularly for special occasions, and the food, service and ambience are always very good.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/28/2014Great food and wine. Nice atmosphere. Service could be improved on. We've been to several great places where the service is top notch. The food here is excellent and worth the money but the service is below average for an upscale establishment. Not in any hurry to return.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Nice !Cleo40Dined on 6/28/2014Seated promptly thanks to OpenTable, food and service was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Good Quote: Sam Kass on Soup and Social Change
Chicago chef Sam Kass has been tapped by the Obamas to serve under Cristeta Comerford in the White House kitchen. Something of a community organizer himself, Kass recently spearheaded a series of events at the historic Jane Addams Hull-House Kitchen that just so happened to be centered around soup.
Kass served at Chicago's Avec restaurant before moving on to found Inevitable Table, a private chef service committed to healthy food. He also helped develop the "Rethinking Soup" series at the Jane Addams Hull-House Kitchen. The weekly lunch program offered free soup – made from locally sourced ingredients – and open discussions on food and socio-political issues.
At the second "Soup Soapbox" event last June, Kass opened a discussion on art and food, noting the history behind the Hull-House Kitchen where luminaries such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Gertrude Stein and Eleanor Roosevelt came to "debate, eat, discuss and seek a better world." He continued:
It's in that tradition that we're here today, and we look to soup because there's no force on the globe that brings people together on a daily basis with the same consistency and manner than the cultivation, preparation and eating of food. Food affords us the opportunity to touch everyone in our community, to address the needs of all groups – food is the intersection of the most pressing issues of our time. The menu of this kitchen will have more than soup; it will serve as an opportunity to explore the vast untapped power of food as a force for participatory democracy, as a means of empowerment for those who have little and as a lens through which we embrace, and in fact relish, our differences but see and live through our commonalities. If you eat, then you are a part of this.
On the menu that day was a Spicy Miso Vegetable Soup, and the recipe for that and other soups can be found on the Hull-House Kitchen blog. The Hull-House Museum has also compiled audio recordings of several "Rethinking Soup" events, which are available online. Check them out if you'd like to hear more from Kass and other participants.
As for Kass, we're glad to know this thoughtful hometown chef will be working in the nation's most powerful kitchen.
- Hull-House Kitchen blog (soup recipes)
- Jane Addams Hull-House Kitchen event audio recordings
- Chicago Tribune: Obamas tap Chicago chef Sam Kass to join White House kitchen
- New York Times: Obamas Hire Chef From Chicago
- New York Times Well Blog: Obama's New Chef Skewers School Lunches
Related: Obama's Honest Tea in the White House
(Image: Jane Addams Hull-House Kitchen)
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He's been working for them for years.
""Sam's been with the Obamas for years," said Paul Kahan, chef-owner of Avec and Blackbird. "It was very much on the hush, but he's cooked for them for at least a year, and I think more. When the Obamas would come here [Blackbird] to eat, it was always Sam who was the conduit."
That must be very exciting for him. I hope he continues to have the opportunity to help make a difference.
Heh, I just started working for Hull House this week.
Funny to see the picture and think "Hey, that looks like Jane Addams." Well, that's cause it is.
She was certainly a remarkable woman.


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Hello friends,
Two months back all of a sudden I choked and had problem with swallowing .After two days that is gone but my face became stiff and entire body movement became like Robot stiffness in the body language.I didn't see doctor for two months.Then went to my family doctor.He referred me to neurologist.That doctor after seeing me confirmed that it is PD.It is tough for me to take it that I am having PD.I am only 37 and most importantly none of my family members has PD.I am having tremors in the hand but that stiffness is not there anymore.My doctor prescribed Levodopa.I am confused if I really having PD or my doctor jumped to the conclusion seeing at my symptoms.
Please help me is it possible of getting PD even though there is no one in the family history has it and that too at the age of 37.
Thanks and appreciate your advice.
Please help me.I am confused and worried
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Posted 08 April 2013 - 02:39 PM
Posted 08 April 2013 - 05:16 PM
Yep you can have PD at 37, With no history of PD in family background. Get a second opinion.
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world." - Jesus (John 16:33)
Posted 08 April 2013 - 05:19 PM
Yes it is possible but i would get a second opinion with a movement disorder specialist if you can.
DETERMINATION "In the heart of the strong shines a relentless ray of resolve...It cannot be stopped, it cannot be controlled, and it will not fail."
Posted 08 April 2013 - 06:14 PM
Do you see a difference on the Levodopa? I would get a second opinion too. I am 35, and have had 4 different opinions and many tests. Did your Dr. rule out other things first?
Posted 08 April 2013 - 08:10 PM
P.S. Don't freak-out, take it all... one day at a time. Learn as much as you can handle and keep us posted.
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world." - Jesus (John 16:33)
Posted 08 April 2013 - 08:15 PM
I agree with the others to get a second opinion with a Movement Disorder Specialist. My husband's MDS has helped us figure out symptoms by pointing out that generally those that come from PD aren't "sudden" or "rapid". We had considered some suddenly worsening symptoms (increase in choking and marked change in tremor) as PD and waited until his quarterly visit. Turns out he had a thyroid problem that needed to be treated. The symptoms went back to his usual levels with treatment. Be sure to carefully document the onset and severity of symptoms over time when seeing the MDS.
Posted 08 April 2013 - 10:07 PM
I agree that the sudden onset of problems is unlike typical PD. Don't jump to any conclusions. See a specialist, one trained in diagnosing movement dsorders
Posted 14 April 2013 - 07:38 AM
I was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 39 and had no family history. Definitely get a second opinion from a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. I have been living with. PD for ten years. Happy to talk to you more at any time.
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The other day, I found out that the last Business Networking group that I know of in Thirsk has been cancelled!
Where does this leave businesses in Thirsk and the local area?
The options are now limited – travelling to York/Harrogate/Leeds/Middlesbrough for an early breakfast meeting which starts at 6.30/7am is not very appealing, but it looks like it'll be the only option for many Thirsk – and rural North Yorkshire-based businesses.
If you're a member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) as I am, the options are a little more open – they have monthly meetings in Ripon/Harrogate (Harrogate Branch), Leeming Bar (Dales Branch) and York (York Branch). However I think that's about it. It really surprises me that, given the number of businesses in Thirsk, there are no networking groups still in existence.
It got me thinking about starting a Group myself – I'm so sure that given some decent marketing effort, it would be possible to run a group in Thirsk.
So I began to canvass opinion on Twitter, and several people responded, which encouraged me enough to begin looking into it.
I've put together a very brief survey which asks for opinions on suitable venues, and also what type of meeting people would prefer. The survey can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XJG6GM3
Please fill it in if you're interested – it will take less than 5 mins of your time as there are only a few questions.
If we do get a Group going, it will have to be after October, as that's when my baby is due! Once that's over, I'll get on with organising a Group if there is enough interest.


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- Roxanne Hoch '15
- Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Major: International Studies
While taking Elementary Chinese, I had the opportunity to practice traditional Chinese calligraphy. This was my absolute favorite part of class because it shows that there is not only a difference in the way words are written (characters versus letters), but also a difference in the method of how the language is written. Calligraphy is a traditional part of Chinese history and culture, and being able to practice it myself made me respect that aspect of the Chinese culture even more. It is no easy feat to write using a calligraphy brush!
- Ryan Donaldson '15
- Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
- Major: Medical Technology
Welcome to the University of Mount Union!
Deciding to study in the United States is one of the most significant decisions of an international student's life. Along with the opportunity for academic achievement, it carries the challenge of adapting to a new culture, a different educational system and "strange" social conventions. It also includes the potential for great personal growth. Having studied in Mexico, as well as traveling all over the world myself, I am eager to share my insights and the resources of my office as you make the transition to life in America.
The Office of International Recruitment and Admission along with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is here to help you adapt to all aspects of campus life, acting as liaison and advocate in your dealings with the U.S. government, Mount Union, academic departments and administrative offices. Together, we also conduct orientation, plan cultural programming and organize social activities.
Part of your educational experience is learning how to accomplish tasks outside the classroom. Our offices will indeed help you to understand how to work through completing these tasks but you will be the one who needs to do the actual work. We will not reproduce the services already offered on campus by other departments but we will gladly educate you about where those offices are and who to consult with for assistance.
If you or your family members have any questions or concerns about Mount Union, please do not hesitate to contact me at email@example.com or to come visit my office located in the Gartner Welcome Center. Please do not send mail to this address rather, use the University address below.
Dawn Adams, Director of International Recruitment and Admission
International Recruitment and Admission
University of Mount Union
1972 Clark Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601USA
Phone: +1 (330) 823-7493
Fax: +1 (330) 823-5097