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But seriously, Britney baby. Sometimes you drive me crazy, and I'll fucking snap if you hit me baby one more time, but I still feel lucky to know you. I know you're not a girl and you're not yet a woman either, but frankly, you're toxic and you're slipping under. Get some help. You're acting outrageous.

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His last appearance came April 23 at North Carolina and Ridge was not in the dugout for any of the weekend series against Northeastern. Over his last seven games played Ridge went a combined 5-24 from the plate.
Ridge started 35 games this season and broke Jason Appel's previous record of 260 hits with an infield single March 20th against Charleston Southern.
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Prominent Indiana Thoroughbred owner and breeder Don W. Myers Sr. died July 25 at home with his wife Dana and granddaughter Christina Lawton by his side. He was 92.
Prominent Indiana Thoroughbred owner and breeder Don W. Myers Sr. died July 25 at home with his wife Dana and granddaughter Christina Lawton by his side. He was 92.
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The Illinois Racing Board, over the strong objections of horsemen groups, approved an application from Maywood Park July 25 to act as its own Advance Deposit Wagering licensee.
Unbridled Express was represented by his initial winner when his first starter, Express Model, posted an impressive maiden victory in her second start July 24 in the fourth race at Indiana Downs.
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether a public policy group that had filed suit over the 2011 law that authorized video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks has standing to appeal.
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Chiefswood Stable's filly Nipissing, an impressive winner of the Woodbine Oaks presented by Budweiser, put in a final breeze June 30 in advance of the upcoming Queen's Plate, covering a half-mile in :48 flat.
Jim Tafel's homebred Looking Cool certainly kept his cool in the heat of battle down the Prairie Meadows stretch June 29 to prevail by a neck at 17-1 odds in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (gr. III).
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Ice Skating in LA Made Possible Thanks to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
November 19, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
We love southern California (or SoCal as the locals call it), but we certainly miss partaking in winter holiday festivities when December rolls around. The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza seems to have understood our pain and has recently opened a 3,000 square foot ice rink! The rink is a hybrid version that utilizes non-refrigerated synthetic ice made from recyclable polymers on which regular ice skates work very well. Hopefully that means when we attempt to do an axel jump, the fall won't be as cold or hard as on real ice. The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel has had a few other upgrades including installing an infinity pool and upgrading all of its cabanas. We love how this hotel is setting itself apart from its neighboring properties, and we can't wait to see what other upgrades and installations it has up its sleeve.
Make reservations at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel and cross off 'ice skate in shorts' from your bucket list!
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Lindsay Lohan Parties a Little Too Hard for the Chateau Marmont
August 29, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
After a 47 day stay in the Chateau Marmont in California, Lindsay Lohan racked up a $46,350.04 hotel bill that went unpaid. The hotel made several attempts to resolve this matter, but their efforts were unsuccessful, resulting in a stern letter addressed to Lindsay from the hotel's General Manager and a banning from the entire property until her outstanding debt is paid. Lindsay was asked to remove her belongings by 12:00PM on August 1st, 2012. So what, you may ask, does a movie star buy to drop nearly $50,000 on a month and a half stay in a luxurious hotel? Why cigarettes and alcohol, of course! During her stay, minibar charges equaled $3,145.07, and her cigarette's bill was $686 at a whopping $14 a pack. We certainly hope the Chateau Marmont receives its outstanding payment, but we're doubtful that they'll be quick to forget and allow Miss Lohan to stay again.
Image of the Day: Petit Ermitage
August 1, 2012
By: Five Star Alliance
This outdoor area at Petit Ermitage looks perfect for unwinding and relaxing.
Kids Rock at the Sunset Marquis
June 1, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
The Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas is a private, Mediterranean-style, all-suite luxury hotel located in West Hollywood. It provides guests with luxurious accommodations and an opportunity to escape the craziness of LA and enjoy its five acres of lush gardens, ponds, waterfalls, brick paths, and tropical foliage. Accommodations range from 100 junior and 1 bedroom suites to 52 detached, private villas with private patios. Along with its bar, restaurant, spa, 2 pool areas, and private cabanas, the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas also goes above and beyond for its young travelers. Upon arrival, kids receive a black or pink backpack with a nametag attached. Inside it there's a 'Kids Rock' pink or black t-shirt, crayons, a Sunset Marquis passport for coloring, a Hollywood themed mad lib, and a scavenger hunt on the property. Whether you're a rock star looking for an escape or a family looking for an adventurous vacation, the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas certainly has something to offer you!
What Transpired at the Hotel Wilshire?
April 4, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
Jenna Talackova is a controversial figure and an amazing one at that. A symbol of the movement for trans rights, the famous transgender was recently removed by Donald Trump from his Miss Universe competition after it was made public that she entered the competition as a transgender, a complicated move to arbitrate since she clearly identifies wholly as female, so to speak of her as subverting the rules of the competition misunderstands it. And it's certainly not a case of taking advantage of anti-discrimination; Miss Talackova is gorgeous and everything that the Miss Universe pageant looks for, which in and of itself challenges negative preconceptions about transgendered people. Fortunately, after a public outcry, they reinstated Jenna Talackova in the competition.
Now Jenna Talackova is out and about, furthering her modeling career at the Hotel Wilshire, and she's been barred from something else. Only this time, it has nothing to do with discrimination, just an unauthorized photo shoot. She and her entourage arrived at the Hotel Wilshire with cameramen in tow, ready to take some model shots. However, the room they had been offered was not ready for them, so they moved up to the pool deck without authorization and began a shoot alongside the hotel's lovely restaurant. The hotel shut it down for the sake of the guests dining in their establishment and Miss Talackova had to move inside to another prepared room where she could continue her photo shoot. This is a star I'm following with interest, and I'm happy to see her making use of a great Los Angeles establishment in the Hotel Wilshire.
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Marriott to Take Over Los Angeles in 2014
March 28, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
We at Five Star Alliance are all about the best and most luxurious hotels. We certainly keep up with the happenings in the luxury travel world and take pride in bringing our clients the latest luxury travel news. Keep up with our newest blog series where we'll be featuring luxury hotels opening in 2012 to stay on top of the trends and make your reservations at the newest hotspots.
The Los Angeles area has over 50 luxury hotels, and it's about to get a few more come summer of 2014. There will be a new Ritz Carlton property as well as a JW Marriott opening in this Hollywood town. The hotels will be located across from the Staples Center, Grammy Museum, and Nokia Theater. Both luxury hotels will certainly add a new and exciting touch to Los Angeles. If you're like us and simply can't wait until 2014 to experience a Ritz Carlton or JW Marriott hotel, then be sure to visit our website and explore the various Marriotts we have to offer in cities all over the world!
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Flour Child: Kardashian Flour-Bombed at London West Hollywood
March 25, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
Like many people, it's difficult for me to avoid a good case of vigilantism, and while this strikes me as being a little more pointless and undirected than, say, glitter bombing, it did happen at a hotel, and Kim Kardashian is probably the most famous person to be covered in a fine layer of cooking flour this weekend. Ms. Kardashian was heading down the red carpet at The London West Hollywood to launch her new perfume called True Reflection. In this case, the image reflected would be a pastry white. Although this does lead me to consider my own line of perfumes, styled after various baked goods. There's really nothing that can match the allure of a batch of fresh chocolate chip cookies.
Events were barely interrupted by the light dusting, and I'm sure all remnants of the flour will be cleaned up by your next stay at the London West Hollywood. Although you might want to be careful; it is frequented by a number of Hollywood's rich and famous, and you never know when the next half-baked avenger might strike. Collateral damage of flour bombing can be high, especially if they use the self-rising kind. Because if you put it in an oven it might bake a little more softly? I don't know, jokes about flour are kind of hard. Anyway, should you wish to brave the trenches of the great battle between our nation's bakers and the celebrities they happen to loathe, the London West Hollywood is a lovely hotel, and you should most definitely check it out.
Double the Bedroom, Double the Fun: Great Two-Bedroom Suites in Los Angeles
March 21, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
Maybe you've got a really big family or you're just traveling with a person you can't stand and you want a plausible way to get away from them under the guise of giving them the very best. Well, there's not a lot of hotels that offer full two-bedroom suites, but there are at least two in the Los Angeles area that offer an affordable option for the opulent traveler. The Sunset Tower Hotel and the Chateau Marmont both offer great choices around the Hollywood area.
Sunset Tower's two-bedroom suite comes with two king beds, a full two bathrooms and spacious living room area. Classy, modern decor accentuates the roomy common area and the sheets are only the finests Egyptian linens. The hotel itself is right on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, and a heated outdoor pool deck gives loves views of the surrounding city. A 7,000 sq ft salon and spa offers a getaway from the city, and you can dine very well indeed at the critically acclaimed Tower Bar.
Nearby Chateau Marmont is a much-needed getaway from the bustle of the City of Angels. The smaller boutique hotel is fashioned after a French countryside castle and boasts a Gothic flair that hints at its more decadent side. As Harry Cohn once said, "If you must get in trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont." The great variety of rooms at the Chateau let you make trouble in just the way you'd like, too. Starting with the two-bedroom suite with queen and twin beds, large living room and a full kitchen, you've already got a home-away-from-home. And it only goes up from there. Their hill- and poolside bungalows are the perfect way to get a whole building all to yourself. Up to three bedrooms offer enough room for either a very large family or a party of bachelors, and with the poolside bungalows, you even get direct access. It's perfect for the adventurous types who want to get away from the city while staying in the city.
To find out more about the Sunset Tower Hotel and the Chateau Marmont or see rates and availability, check them out here and here.
Puppies Get Love at the W Los Angeles Westwood
March 7, 2012
By: Oksana Balytsky
Located on the foothills of Beverly Hills/Bel Air, the W Los Angeles Westwood can be found in the heart of all the glamour, in between Rodeo Drive and the Santa Monica beaches. Its 258 modern and spacious bungalow-style rooms and suites feature beautiful views of Beverly Hills and lively colors to awaken your spirit. This luxury hotel not only has exceptional rooms, but its restaurant, the Backyard offers the best alfresco dining in Los Angeles. Not only can you get incredible Cal-Med fare amid a serene garden, but now your dog can enjoy his chow right along with you. The Backyard is now offering a pet-friendly 'Fido's Kitchen menu.' The menu features healthy options for your puppies such as 'Stella's Mutt "za" Balls,' which is organic chicken, free range eggs and brown rice, 'Milo's Chopped Veggie and Chicken Salad,' and 'Knuckle's Frozen POP,' an organic yogurt with a mashed banana and peanut butter. The dishes are named after the pets of hotel staff, and the executive chef, Dakota Weiss certainly expressed his creativity and love for dogs when designing the menu. The W Los Angeles Westwood also offers P.A.W. (pets are welcome) amenities which include a custom W pet bed, bowls, and a treat at turndown.
No need to leave your furry friends behind! Make a reservation for you and your puppies at the W Los Angeles Westwood today!
The Shuttered Life: Shutters on the Beach in California
February 29, 2012
By: Christopher Roney
The city of Los Angeles is pretty well known for a couple of things. There's the glitzy, glamorous side, Hollywood in all of its glory, and there's the less charming urban sprawl, full of smog and angry drivers. However, there's a third, hidden side to the City of Angels. Tucked away on the beaches of Santa Monica is Shutters on the Beach, a wonderful hotel that explores all that this third face of Los Angeles has to offer. Windswept beaches and the comfortable elegance of an exclusive resort are the marks of an escape from the bustle and adventure of the city. Shutters on the Beach is everything that Los Angeles isn't; serene, idyllic, and personal.
The Conde Nast Award Winner plays host to all of the pampering activities we've come to love from beachfront resorts. Its spa offers Shiatsu, Deep Tissue massage, and Reflexology, and oceanfront fine dining is just steps away from your room. Twenty six miles of beaches are the perfect setting for a morning run, and you'll find unsurpassed views from the three presidential suites that make up the top floors. Shutters on the Beach is one of my favorite properties, and simply for the reason that it's everything you wouldn't expect, and more.


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Bryce Harper was born October 16, 1992 and is a professional baseball outfielder with the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Harper was selected by the Nationals with the first overall pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 225 lbs. Harper won the 2010 Golden Spikes Award, awarded annually to the best amateur baseball player.[4] Going into the 2012 season, baseball prospect-watchers, including Baseball America, MLB.com, and Baseball Prospectus routinely ranked Harper as a top #3 prospect. He made his MLB debut with the Nationals on April 28, 2012. Harper was selected to represent the United States in the 2011 All-Star Futures Game during the 2011 All Star Game weekend. He was promoted to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators on July 4. Harper went 2 for 3 in his AA debut with two singles and a walk. On August 18, 2011, Harper injured his hamstring while running from first to third base on an extra base hit. The injury was severe enough that he had to be carried off the field by his coaches. Harper was placed on the 7-day disabled list, and it was reported that the injury had ended Harper's season. During 2012 spring training, Harper was optioned to AAA Syracuse, where he started the season, playing centerfield. After a strong start, Harper was called up to the Nationals on April 27, 2012, as Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the DL. He made his MLB debut with the Nationals the next day against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harper grounded out to the pitcher (Chad Billingsley) in his first career Major League at bat. He recorded his first Major League hit with a double in his third at-bat against Billingsley and got his first RBI on a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth against Javy Guerra.


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PLAYERS: Titus Young, Jim Schwartz
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In an effort to rid the team of problematic wide receiver Titus Young, the Detroit Lions placed him to the Injured Reserve, in an effort to open up a roster spot to replace him.Head Coach Jim Schwartz gave Young an opportunity to work his way back onto the roster before their game against the Colts, but apparently didn't take advantage of the opportunity. During his Monday Press Conference, Schwartz said:"You know, I certainly believe in second chances, there's no greater story in the NFL or professional sports than redemption and people that overcome situations and things like that. I think we all hold out hope that guys can do that. But you need to make the most of the opportunities you have."When you have an issue or you have something that occurs and you do get a second chance and you're welcomed back, you have to do everything to take advantage of that opportunity. I think in this case that didn't happen."Young has now been away from the team three times in less than a year, and I would venture to guess that he will be cut this offseason. There is no way that they can trade him, because NFL teams are not big on acquiring locker room cancers or selfish players. The biggest problem here for the Lions is that the second round pick they used on Young appears to have been a complete waste.H/T: NFL.com
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"Even though Chris Benoit went out in a terrible way, I still don't appreciate the way that the WWE erased him entirely. They could at least have recognized that he was a Superstar *somewhere*. Now he's only in Chris Jericho's books and some really old WWE DVDs from before the big incident."
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I really don't see what the huge deal is with goldfarming. Economically I can see how it makes sense for some players to actually purchase vs farm gold. The alternative cost of their time in real dollars to farm the gold themselves can easily be greater than to simply purchase X gold for X dollars. I will admit that when I played D2 I may have purchased an enigma or two under these same principles, is it worth 40 hours of my time to get something I can buy for 5 bucks? My point is that gold/item farming/selling will never go away as much as you try because there is a legitimate economic rationale that it has. The real item to be complaining about if anything is the working conditions of the individuals farming the gold/items.


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The two main leads of the Korean drama series shared insights on their first leading roles and revealed their aspirations for the new year
Text: Dang Hui Ling
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Rising Hallyu stars Seo In Guk and Jung Eun-ji are keeping their feet on the ground despite garnering much praise and new fans after their enthralling performance in the hit Korean drama series Reply 1997. In an email interview with xinmsn, the pair recalled on the few intriguing moments they had during filming of the hit drama.
As In Guk and Eun-ji were not acquainted before working together on the drama, the former admitted that they were "uncomfortable around each other" initially. Their common start in showbiz - they both started out as singers and soldiered to overcome the obstacles faced by singers-turned-actors - helped ease away the initial awkwardness between them.
In Guk was the Season 1 winner of popular talent reality program Superstar K while Eun-ji is the main vocalist of idol girl group A Pink. Though both of them are rookie actors, In Guk is regarded as the 'senior' between the two, as he had his small screen debut with a supporting role in KBS drama Love Rain. Eun-ji was especially thankful for her co-star's hearty advice during her maiden acting stint.
In response to reports which claimed that In Guk and Eun-ji had to film 16 takes for their first kiss scene, the actor clarified that the reason for that was because they had to shoot from many different camera angles.
Kissing scenes may look romantic on TV, but In Guk revealed that he was just hoping to finish the take quickly as he was topless and drenched in water.
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The word came down Monday that DeMarcus Ware reportedly will miss four games, out for an extended period with a quad injury.You might say Ware had already "missed" the two games previous to the Sunday night win over the Redskins, and DeMarcus was gone before halftime in that victory.The Ware we know has not been the Ware we've seen lately.But now?Well, they read like names at roll call for participants in the Feds' witness protection program: Drake Nevis. Caesar Rayford. David Carter. Edgar Jones.But moms, dads, next-of-kin, and maybe Jerry Jones, will recognize these names. They are football players.Obscure players, sure, but they all do defensive line work. And in case you misplaced your flip card, they currently work for the Dallas Cowboys.Go back to the Cowboys' training camp in Oxnard this summer, and the witness protection program names in the D-line included George Selvie, Nick Hayden, Kyle Wilber, among others.But shoot, man, Selvie and Hayden have become almost "marquee" players, and Wilber jumped up Sunday night in Arlington and made a national TV name for himself.The victory over the Redskins, upping the Cowboys' record to 3-3, was largely about these NFL boat people/D-linemen, who float from team to team after repeated failures to nail down a job elsewhere.Revenge of the Rejects is always a good story, particularly when a W is involved.NFL reality, however, says outside of quarterback, the defensive line is the most critical area of constant week to week need.How long can you float with boat people?The NBC announcer guys flashed pictures Sunday night of what was supposed to be this season's front four for the Cowboys.Ware. Jason Hatcher. Jay Ratliff. Anthony Spencer.It was a handsome group photo. There was also NFL pedigree and substance involved. Even Hall of Fame credentials with Ware.But ...Spencer will not see the light of this season because of injury. Neither probably will Ratliff for the same reason. And now there's this new Ware issue.The big man was having a good go of it Sunday night before going out for good in the first half with the quad injury. But let's face it, Ware had not played well the last two weeks against Denver and San Diego. Obviously, he's ailing, and at age 31, injuries will tend to linger.That leaves Hatcher, who has been, well, sensational, playing his butt off while surrounded by a lot of guys who have arrived, and are still arriving, off the NFL street.But when Wilber, actually a 2012 fourth-round draft pick who had drifted into no-factor obscurity, made the biggest defensive play of the night on RG3 (a sack and fumble recovery), there was no Hatcher involved.Taken out of the game for a much-needed breather, Hatcher watched as Wilber, undersized as a defensive end, was playing on a front line of Selvie, Hayden and Nevis, the latter just picked up a couple of weeks ago.That's remarkable.But we also all know the defensive line, along with the entire defense, struggled mightily against Mr. Peyton the week before, and was a mess against Philip Rivers and the Chargers in the second half the week before that.Unfortunately, common football sense says that will be the trend instead of the exception that was seen against the Redskins.That doesn't, however, mean praise shouldn't be aimed in the direction of Rod Marinelli (in charge of the D-line) and Leon Lett (defensive tackles coach) for making productive players out of guys who have failed elsewhere, some of them being repeat failures, and then they suddenly showed up at Valley Ranch.But 10 games remain, including back-to-back road trips to Philly and Detroit coming up next, and until Ware returns, there is no help coming.Coming off a gutty defensive front line performance against the Redskins, let's not drift negative this morning, but Revenge of the Rejects is not exactly a common story over the long haul of an NFL season.Yes, there's been bad luck with the injury wipeout on the defensive front, but the Cowboys are also not a team well-equipped to handle even one major injury blow, much less a multitude.Salary cap hell is an ongoing theme with this organization, and once again, the salary cap is a critical component when it comes to finding replacement parts.Even if or when a seasoned defensive lineman becomes available, there is salary attached to players with experience in the league. The Cowboys have no cap space.Instead, it's a team that surfs the bottom of the "available" list, and continues to run in cheap replacement parts with hopes that another Selvie or Hayden might turn up.The Cowboys won a game Sunday night because of defense, Dwayne Harris in the return game and special teams overall.Harris has been a productive player since last season. Special teams are much improved this season under new coordinator Rich Bisaccia.Give full credit to the D-line guys in the Cowboys' version of the witness protection program, while knowing that without a healthy Ware, it's a group that will have to defy NFL logic in the coming weeks.
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1. Kitchen BrigadeSystem Culinary Arts
2. Background Developed by Escoffier
Streamlines and simplifies work in hotel kitchens
Eliminates chaos and duplication of effort
Each position has a station and defined tasks.
3. Chef (chief) Responsible for all kitchen operations
Supervision of all stations
Development of menu items
a.k.a.? ?chef de cuisine? or executive chef
4. Sous (under) Chef 2nd in command
Answers to chef
Responsible for scheduling
Fills in for chef
Assists the station chefs as needed
Smaller operation may not have a sous chef
5. Station Chefs (chefs de partie) A.K.A. ?line cooks? and include:
Saucier ? saute?? station
Poissonier ? fish station
R?tisseur ? roast station
Grillardin ? grill station
Friturier ? fry station
Entremetier ? vegetable station
Tournant ? roundsman
Garde-manger ? pantry chef
Boucher ? butcher
P?tissier ? pastry chef
6. Saucier Saut? station
Responsible for all saut?ed items and sauces
Considered the most demanding, responsible, and glamorous on the line
7. Poissonier Fish station
Responsible for fish items
Includes butchering
Their sauces
Sometimes combined with saucier position
8. R?tisseur Roast station
Responsible for all roasted foods and related jus or other sauces.
9. Grillardin Grill station
Responsible for all grilled foods
May be combined with R?tisseur
10. Friturier Responsible for all fried foods
May be combined with R?tisseur
11. Entremetier Responsible for hot appetizers
Frequently does the soups and vegetables, starches and pastas
May also do egg dishes
In a fully traditional brigade system:
Potager ? soup station
Legumier - vegetables
12. Tournant Roundsman
a.k.a. ? swing cook
Works as needed throughout kitchen
13. Garde-manger Pantry chef
Considered separate category of kitchen work
Cold food preparations
Cold appetizers
14. Boucher Butcher
Butchers meats, poultry, and occasionally fish
May bread meat and fish items
Often considered part of garde-manger
15. P?tissier Pastry chef
Responsible for baked items, pastries and desserts
Often supervises separate kitchen area or separate shop in larger operations
Areas of specialization:
Confiseur ? prepares candies, petits fours
Boulanger ? prepares non-sweetened doughs
Glacier prepares frozen and cold desserts
Cecorateur ? prepares show pieces and special cakes
16. Other brigade positions: Aboyeur ? expediter or announcer:
accepts orders from dining room and relays to various stations chefs
Is last person to see plate before it leaves kitchen.
This could also be the sous chef or kitchen steward
Communard ? cooks for the staff
Assistant ? works under a chef de partie to learn the station and its responsibilities
17. Dining Room Brigade System ?Front of the House?
Chain of command:
Ma?tre d?h?tel ? dining room manager, host or hostess
Chef de vin or sommelier ? wine steward
Chef de salle ? head waiter
Chef d??tage - captain
Chef de rang ? front waiter
Demi-chef de rang or commis de rang ? back waiter or busboy
18. Ma?tre d?h?tel Dining room manager, host, or hostess
Most responsible for front-of-the-house operation
Trains all service personnel
Oversees wine selection
Works with chef to determine the menu
Organizes seating throughout service
19. Chef de vin Wine steward
Responsible for all aspects of restaurant wine service
Purchasing wines
Preparing a wine list
Assisting guests in wine selection
Serving wine properly
Ma be assumed by the Ma?tre d?h?tel
20. Chef de salle Head waiter
In charge of service for entire dining room
Position is often included in either captain or ma?tre d?h?tel
21. Chef d'?tage Captain
Deals directly with guests once seated
Explains menu
Answers any question
Takes order
Does tableside food preparation
If no captain responsibilities fall to front waiter
22. Chef de rang Front waiter
Assures table is properly set for each course
Food is properly delivered to table
Sees that needs of guests are promptly and courteously met.
23. Demi-chef de rang Back waiter or busboy
Normally first position assisgned to new dining room workers
Clears plates between courses
Fills water glasses, bread baskets
Assists the front waiter and/or captain as needed.
24. Summary Brigade systems used in both kitchen and dining rooms have clearly defined jobs.
Having clearly defined job descriptions keeps a restaurant organized.
A good manager creates an environment where everyone feels they have a distinct and measurable contribution to make within the organization.
Recruitment and retention of employees is easier with proper management.
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|County Ag News
|Written by With UW-Extension Ag Agent Ken Williams
|Tuesday, October 29, 2013 7:05 AM
Feeding Wisconsin's deer
The topic of whitetail deer in our culture is one which brings out strong opinions that are deeply rooted in our culture and background. From a farming standpoint, it can be extremely challenging trying to operate a profitable operation when faced with feeding a large number of deer.
Whitetail deer are known to eat over 600 species of plants in North America. What they eat is based on what is available to them on their home range and the nutrients they require. They consume, on average, about 5 to 8 pounds of food per day for every 100 pounds of body weight.
Whitetail deer are destructive to crops, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. Clover, alfalfa, corn, winter wheat, oats, soybeans, peas, green beans, potatoes, pumpkins, watermelon, apples, and buckwheat are only a few of the crops consumed by deer.
The digestive system in deer is very similar to that of cattle, which allows them to digest forages and grains. Deer have stomachs with four sections. The first section can hold over two gallons, and this lets the deer bolt down a large amount of food if necessary so that it can quickly leave an area to return to safety.
Whitetail deer are extremely adaptive and have learned to incorporate a wide variety of crops into their diet. Typically, deer damage specific crops during specific times of the year. Damage in the springtime is relegated mainly to forage crops such as alfalfa and clover.
Deer are very opportunistic and will not pass up the chance to feed on any farm or garden crops that are better than the surrounding woody forest vegetation. An excellent example is the deer's preference of feeding on young winter wheat stands in the springtime. This early-greening crop can be damaged by both consumption of the plant and trampling of the tender young roots.
Deer continue to damage forage crops throughout the summer and into October. Starting around late July, the deer begin to detassel developing field and sweet corn crops. The deer pull the tassel from the developing corn plant and then eat the sweet, succulent shoot exposed at the bottom of the tassel. The deer also bite off the ends of developing cobs, creating a "nubbin" cob, about 2 -3 inches long.
Deer will feed on the developing corn through all stages of maturity to harvest. After the corn matures, deer will feed on the cob ends, breaking the stalks in the process, which leaves the corn cob on the ground and unharvestable. Leaves on growing soybeans are preferred over clover and alfalfa.
Damage to the soybean crop is compounded since every leaf that is lost reduces the photosynthetic capability for that plant and along with it the yield potential for that field. Some soybean fields have the entire top of the plant grazed off so all that is left are stems sticking out of the tops of the plants.
Maximum crop yield can never be achieved because the plant is constantly forced to regrow the vegetative portion of the plant. Some irrigated fields of soybeans only produce 15 bushels per acre due to deer damage. An irrigated field of soybeans should produce closer to 60 or 70 bushels per acre. Complete consumption of any crop deer feed on is rare, but one bite taken is sufficient to induce spoilage.
Damage to agricultural crops does not end with the growing season. Because deer have become so accustomed to human presence, they will take advantage of any available food source during the course of the winter. Favorite targets include silage and haylage bags, exposed round bales, and corn cribs.
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Nelson Cruz, Scott Kazmir lead group of All-Star bargains
Clip and save this fact the next time you get wrapped up in the millions of dollars getting thrown around in the free agent shopping season: major league teams spent $1.2 billion on the 19 biggest free agents last winter and only two of those players were named to the All-Star Game: Robinson Cano and Masahiro Tanaka.
By contrast, three All-Stars -- Nelson Cruz, Francisco Rodriguez and Kurt Suzuki -- signed deals of no more than one year for $8 million or less, and another (Pat Neshek) signed a minor league contract. Two more veritable bargains (Justin Morneau and Casey McGehee) could join that quartet depending on the outcome of the Final Vote.
Let's also give a nod to Scott Kazmir, who took a two-year deal from Oakland for $22 million while the Twins were spending crazy money on Ricky Nolasco ($49 million) and the Orioles were doing likewise on Ubaldo Jimenez ($50 million).
Nolasco, Jimenez, Shin-Soo Choo, Jacoby Ellsbury, Curtis Granderson, Brian McCann and Jhonny Peralta were among the big-name free agents who created buzz over the winter, and all can enjoy a quiet All-Star break at home next week. Checkbook baseball doesn't always pay quick dividends, while a premium on finding bargains never goes out of style – just ask the 2013 Red Sox, who hit on one-year deals last year with Stephen Drew, Mike Napoli and Koji Uehara and won the World Series.
1. Nelson Cruz, Orioles (1 year, $8 million)
Nobody wanted to give up a draft pick and pay the kind of money Peralta got from the Cardinals (four years, $53 million) for a fellow Biogenesis grad. The question about whether Cruz would still hit with power post-Biogenesis was a silly one. The Miami-based PED clinic was out of business last year, when Cruz, under stricter testing protocols, slugged .506 in 109 games before his 50-game suspension.
Baltimore finally took advantage of Cruz's lack of a market and grabbed him for a relative song. But who saw this kind of power coming? Not even the Orioles. Cruz simply has been one of the most devastating sluggers in the game, leading the majors in home runs and RBIs while slugging .582. (And can we stop the "It must be Camden Yards" explanation? Cruz is slugging .709 with 18 homers on the road compared to .460 and 10, respectively, at home.)
The fans voted in Cruz, but all is not forgiven, as Boston pitcher John Lackey suggested last Saturday when he mentioned that the news media seems to have forgotten Cruz's transgressions. Said another AL veteran, "What people forget is that the guys who used [steroids] accrue those benefits for years, even if they stopped. You changed your body and your strength."
Sports Illustrated's Ted Keith picks three first-time All-Stars that we will continue to see in the Midsummer Classic for years to come.
2. Scott Kazmir, Athletics (2 years, $22 million)
Kazmir still hasn't thrown enough innings in a season to qualify for an ERA title since 2007, when he was 23 years old. His durability remains in question, which is one reason why Oakland general manager Billy Beane made the shrewd ahead-of-the-market Fourth of July trade with the Cubs for starting pitchers Jeff Smardjiza and Jason Hammel. But after essentially re-learning how to pitch while out of the majors for almost two full seasons in 2011 and '12, Kazmir returned with Cleveland last year and posted what then was a career-best strikeout-to-walk rate (it's even better this year) and also rediscovered his velocity. The guy who was throwing 86 mph when he was released by the Angels in 2011 was throwing 94 last year – and getting back the feel on his changeup. Beane's signing of Kazmir raised some eyebrows, but $11 million per year gets you a mid-level starter, and with only a two-year exposure, Oakland is well on its way to winning this bet.
3. Pat Neshek, St. Louis (1 year, $1 million)Derek Jeter playing his final All-Star Game.
4. Kurt Suzuki, Minnesota (1 year, $2.75 million)
Let's see: franchise icon moves from catcher to first base, opening up a can full of pressure for his replacement – and then the club whiffs on its first two choices and spends only $2.75 million on its third choice to succeed six-time All-Star Joe Mauer. Expectations were low. With Oakland and Washington last year, Suzuki hit only .232 and threw out just 8 of 64 base stealers (12 percent). But after Minnesota talked about signing A.J. Pierzynski or Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Suzuki has proved more than a worthy choice. In 72 games, he has hit .306/.363/.400 and improved on throwing out runners (9 of 42, or 21 percent).
5. Francisco Rodriguez, Milwaukee (1 year, $3.25 million)
Spring training camps were one week away from opening and still nobody wanted Rodriguez – not after he pitched poorly (4.50 ERA) in 22 innings with Baltimore after a midseason trade from the Brewers. Milwaukee finally stepped in on Feb. 7 and signed him for $13.25 million less than what Colorado paid Boone Logan – one of 17 free agent relievers who signed for more money. Rodriguez, 32, originally signed to set up Jim Henderson, has rewarded Milwaukee with league-best totals in saves (27) and games finished (40) while defining clutch pitching: He has yielded only three hits all year with runners in scoring position – none with two outs.
Honorable mention, the best bargains for players who have not been named All-Stars: Casey McGehee, Marlins (1 year, $1.1 million), Chris Young, Mariners (1 year, $1.125 million), Jason Hammel, Cubs (1 year, $6 million), Michael Morse, Giants (1 year, $6 million), Fernando Rodney, Mariners (2 years, $14 million), Tim Hudson, Giants (2 years, $23 million).


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Halcion Patient Information Including Side Effects
Brand Names: Halcion
Generic Name: triazolam (Pronunciation: trye AY zoe lam)
- What is triazolam (Halcion)?
- What are the possible side effects of triazolam (Halcion)?
- What is the most important information I should know about triazolam (Halcion)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking triazolam (Halcion)?
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What is triazolam (Halcion)?
Triazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Triazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Triazolam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep.
Triazolam may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Triazolam 0.125 mg-GRE
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What are the possible side effects of triazolam (Halcion)?
Stop using triazolam and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
- daytime drowsiness (or during hours when you are not normally sleeping);
- amnesia or forgetfulness;
- muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;
- numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling;
- headache, blurred vision, depressed mood;
- feeling nervous, excited, or irritable;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort; or
- dry mouth, increased thirst.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the Halcion (triazolam) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects
What is the most important information I should know about triazolam (Halcion)?
Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking triazolam and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to triazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or lorazepam (Ativan).
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Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by triazolam.
Triazolam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Triazolam should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
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After honouring his mother with Almost Famous, director Cameron Crowe turns his attention to his father in this gentle romantic comedy. Orlando Bloom plays the shoe designer whose heart is saved by perky flight attendant Kirsten Dunst. The man who melted hearts with Jerry Maguire and Say Anything neatly succeeds in capturing the often embarrassing moments that makes families tick.


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Could this Voice be the X Factor?
I'm normally not one for reality television shows, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, being the exception.
I was once dragged to a taping of the X Factor show—kicking and screaming. I left there with a great appreciation for the show, but still no real interest and never saw the show that I attended.
Maggie and Alecia dragged me kicking and screaming to the taping of the X Factor in Miami.
This year's season started and unbeknownst to me, my domestic partner LOVES reality TV, especially The Voice and X Factor. So I watched the series premieres as a roommate-bonding experience.
I was hooked.
We DVR both shows each week and watch them later in the evening when we are both home.
After weeks of listening to these people with amazing voices (and laughing at the atrocities). I want to learn to sing.
Greg, the domestic partner, makes fun of my singing, calls me "pitchy" and recommends that I don't give up my day-time job. This isn't the first time I've been asked not to sing.
"Tonya, please be quiet. You sound like you're stuck in a barrel."
I vividly remember my mother saying that as my siblings and I were singing a hymnal one morning in the kitchen.
Oh, I continue to sing and I LOVE singing in church. God loves this voice.
Seriously though, I want to take a voice lesson and learn the art of singing. Since I don't have much money and can't afford a professional, I turned to my brother, a musical guru. Since Mario acquired all of the musical talent among the siblings—well, I can play a few instruments and read music (and Monica plays a mean cymbal)—it is only fair that he teach me to sing.
After pulling up the piano app on his phone and getting Middle C, we are ready to begin. We start with the scale and confirm that I am a soprano, so we move up the piano to the next octave and go through the scale.
I've really nailed that "Re" and that's about it.
Mario has no formal voice training, but music comes as naturally to him as breathing. He's been a member of a barbershop quartet, done musical theater and was even invited to sing in a local jazz band.
Mario with the cast performing the encore of Smokey Joe's Cafe.
On top of his vocal acumen, Mario plays at least 10 different instruments, reads and writes music and can even conduct and design marching band field shows. He was a member of the high school band and the acclaimed University of Virginia Cavalier Marching Band. The man can even play music by ear.
That's my baby boy ready to march into the stadium. Tubas for life.
My instructor had this to say about my voice…
"You are a soprano. So-Pra-No one ever hears you sing." (maybe he should share that barb with Simon).
"You are really talented at a lot of other things, Tonya. You know how to do a lot of awesome things. It's okay not to be great at everything. You can't sing. Embrace it. Move on."
So it seems that my dream to master voice has been put to rest. I am back to where I started, unable to carry a tune even if it had handles.
I will cross it off list of things to accomplish and move on to the next…flight lessons. (Shhh…don't tell my mom, she'll find out when I have my license).
You're My Boy, Blue
I love hard. Once you crack these concrete walls around my heart, the love runs deep.
All morning I had been "off". Something wasn't right from when I first woke up at 7 a.m. I went back to sleep for an hour and still just felt off. Something wasn't right. I trudged off to work and upon arriving, I was all thumbs. I dropped everything I touched, something was just off center. I laughed about it, but God was working.
My brother Mario and I are always competing…ALWAYS. I've had Mr. Big for seven years now and he's the best pet ever. Mario recently got a pit bull puppy and I received a text from him saying that Blueberry (the puppy) was way cooler than Mr. Big.
This is a photo I took of him when I first met him. I instantly fell in love with Blueberry.
The text messages continued to go back and forth along with photos of who had the cooler little guy. I fell in love with Blue before I ever met him. I loved him so much because my brother loved him. It made my heart feel so warm to hear him talk about and care for this little guy. (Although a bath everyday was a bit much.)
Was the text message I received from my mother. We'd already talked this morning what on Earth could she want. I texted back that I was at work and couldn't talk. The ensuing text crushed me.
I went home a couple of weekends ago and before I got anything out of the car or went in the house to see my family, I went straight to the little puppy. My heart melted, I was in love. He too fell in love. I took him in my arms and we hugged and he smothered me with sloppy puppy kisses and I just keep hugging him and kissing his head. He was perfect. I spoiled him with treats and toys and brand new food bowls.
"It makes me happy that you love him. He is a great dog."
That was a text message I received from my brother. Blue meant the world to him. Mario was raising him to be a gentle pit bull, as Mario is a kind man.
The last time I saw Blueberry. I didn't want to leave him and he didn't want me to leave. He loved his auntie.
The water works ensued. I ran to the cooler at work to call my mom. She answered the phone and was sobbing.
"We loved him so much."
My mother does not do pets. We never had indoor pets growing up, but she's been forced to take care of Mr. Big and subsequently fell in love. She loved Blue as well. She even had him in her car on Saturday. Who is this woman?
"Tonya, I can't believe he is gone. I loved him. He was a great little puppy. Mario has been crying. They won't let me see him. I loved him, Tonya. You have to come get Mr. Big, If something happens to him, I don't know what I will do."
That's Blue laying in his pop's lap. His favorite spot.
I'm standing in the cooler, but I can't feel the cold air as I audibly cry for the loss of the little guy. He was magic. He was happy. He was perfect. God made that little guy especially for my brother.
I can't get that gorgeous little face out of my mind. He just wanted to cuddle and play and give you big kisses on the face. I loved every moment of my time with him.
"Where is Mario? How is he holding up?"
"He's been crying, but he's well. He's digging Blue's grave right now. I'm going out in a few to buy a wreath for the grave. Tonya, we loved him so much."
I ache for my brother. He truly loved that little guy. He was up every morning to take care of Blue. He took Blue everywhere he went (Socializing him. Pit bulls aren't naturally mean, reflect their owners.) They were inseparable. Blue was even Mario's soccer team's mascot. Blue loved riding in the truck with my brother and loved being in his arms.
God works in mysterious ways. He spoke to me this morning, making me uncomfortable, and he brought this perfect puppy to my brother. We thank you, Lord for our time with him. We are better people and have hearts with larger capacities to love from knowing Blueberry. We will always love you, sweet puppy. Rest in Peace.
P.S. Mr. Driver who hit our sweet boy and didn't stop to say that you were sorry or even help remove his remains from the pavement, I am praying for you. There was hate in my heart earlier, but I am God's child and he has taught me to LOVE and to be kind and to forgive those who have hurt us. I'm working on forgiving you.
Rings of Unity
Today marks the most wonderful day of Summer 2012. Today is the start of the London 2012 Games. Today is when amazing begins.
I'm more than giddy that the Olympics are finally here!
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Games in Atlanta in 1996. It was the summer after my second year of college when my brother and I met up with my first-year college suitemates Betsy and Michelle to caravan to Atlanta. (I really wish I had Facebook back in 1996 for photos).
I still remember Betsy, Michelle and I sitting in our suite first-year figuring out which sports we wanted to see as we made ticket requests for the lottery. I remember the day when we found out that we were getting tickets to the OLYMPICS. THE Olympics. Complete jubilation that day while also feeling a sense of "pinch me." The anticipation of an international event of this magnitude, the unity, the sense of pride for one's country, and having the opportunity to watch the best of the best athletes in the world compete. I still feel excitement in my stomach thinking about that day.
Nine nights in a row, we headed to the Olympic Park for the entertainment. Nine nights in a row, we arrive and the place is SRO. Nine nights in a row, the same bench opens up for the four of us to sit.
We've arrived in Atlanta and ready to soak in every ounce of this experience. Our hotel is a few miles outside of the city. The four of us share one room. We are living the dream. We have cultural activities, lots of events and sightseeing planned for the 10-day trip.
We saw a lot of volleyball—both regular and beach, men's and women's. We had tickets to baseball and athletics (track & field). Naturally, we rooted on the Red, White and Blue, but we also adopted other countries during the competitions. I still root for Tunisia in international events. Mario is all about Brasil—even to this day. It's USA first for him unless they are facing Brasil on the pitch and then he is sporting a kit that is distinctly green, yellow and blue and chanting and cheering in Portuguese. We met Karch Kiraly. Mario still has the U.S. flag with Kiraly's autograph. We logged many miles around the streets of Atlanta. I have many fond memories from those 10 days. I love lapel pins and have a nice collection, so I had a lot of fun trading those with people on the streets. Even squeezed into a MARTA car was a thrill.
"Mario, I'll take a nap, we'll order pizza and then head to the park for the concert."
We were fortunate to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre live as one of our cultural offerings. I cried watching the ballerinas—the grace, the strength, the beauty and the magic. Powerful.
We also spent a day at the High Museum of Art for the Olympic installment—"Rings: Five Passions in the World" for another awe-inspiring experience. The greatest piece of this entire trip was that I was sharing this adventure with my baby brother. (He HATED the stop at the museum).
I spent $100 per day and it didn't matter. Perhaps I would never have this Olympics experience again. I was all in.
We were staying at the same hotel as Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s mother and the only day that we spent at the pool, he happened to be visiting his mom. By the end of the day, she wanted me to date her son (damn hindsight).
"I need to tell you something. There was a bombing in the Olympic Park last night."
I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to what I like. Some find it annoying, but there was one time where it may have saved my life.
Day 10. We pack up the hotel room, and head out to our last event before returning home. We sit in the sun for several hours for track and field. The sun and I have a love/hate relationship and this time it was hate. When we left the venue, I had a horrible headache and didn't think that I would be able to make the eight-hour drive back to Virginia. At 12, Mario would be of no help. My head is throbbing. There is no way I can drive for the next eight hours. Betsy and Michelle head north. Mario and I return to our original hotel to see if we can book a room for an additional night. The hotel is booked solid. Every hotel in the city and surrounding area is to capacity. What are we going to do? I'm talking to the hotel manager and his cousin happens to also run a hotel in the area. He calls and there is an available room. We'll take it.
We get directions and head across town to the new digs. I can't remember what the exterior looked like, but the room was the most disgusting thing I've ever come across. As we're driving across town, I lay out the plan for Mario and I for the rest of the day. I'll nap for a few hours, we'll order a pizza for dinner and then head to the Park for the evening concert.
We're in the room and I see bugs. It reeks of filth. I try to lay down to nap and it is just not going to work (never mind the thread count couldn't have been more than 12).
"Grab our stuff, Mario. We're leaving. I'm miserable, but I will not stay in this room."
After a stern conversation with the manager, I have my money back and we are on the highway. The week prior, my mom was in the Virgin Islands with a group of friends and made a new friend. This new friend happened to live in Greenville, S.C. It was a little bit out of the way, but she said that Mario and I should spend the night there. We drove the 2.5 hours to her house. Introduced ourselves and soon after hit the sack.
I'd asked her to wake us up early so that we could get on the road and knock out the final six hours. She gently wakes me up and says, "I have something to tell you."
"Ok. Tell me."
"There was a bombing last night at the Olympic Park."
"How many people died?"
"Are you ok?"
"Yes, I'm ok."
Mario and I are back on the road and headed home. I was a combination of exhausted, numb, angry, confused, calm and anxious. I just wanted to be home. I couldn't understand or figure out why the a bomber needed to afflict pain on innocent people. Why he was such a coward? My heart ached for the lives lost.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch showed a map of the Olympic Park and pinpointed where the bomb went off.
Holy Shit. The bomb went off by the very bench that every night for nine straight nights opened up for us. Mario and I could have been on that bench that Saturday night. The plan was for me to nap to sleep off the headache, order pizza for dinner (pizza is not delivered to our house in Virginia, so whenever it could come to his door, he thought it novel and wanted to order it) and then head to Olympic Park.
It was there for us for nine nights in a row. Would it have opened up on the tenth night? That night my slight snobbery may have saved our lives. We'll never know, nor do I spend time wondering. It is moments like that when you really believe that everything happens for a reason. It wasn't our time according to God. We still had work to do.
This is Mario one night in the Olympic Park dancing to the evening's entertainment.
This is the first Olympics that Mario and I are in the same place. We've spent some time talking about our adventures during the 1996 Games. It is always fascinating and neat to me when others have an aha! Moment. He recalled how my college friends Betsy and Michelle left us in the hotel room one night to which I responded, you were 12-years old. You couldn't go out and I wasn't going to leave a 12-year old in a hotel room for the night by himself. His silence spoke volumes. We had matching anoraks from the Gap that we sported, for some reason that stuck with him. I look forward to reminiscing and watching these 2012 Games together.
King of the Jungle
Last week I told you about two very important men in my life. I have two more that make my heart smile.
Last weekend my brother and I were texting and he asked why he hadn't yet been the subject of a post. I told him that I would get there, but that he may not enjoy reading it. We have a very complex relationship, bi-polar even. It is great when it's great and bad when it's bad. I'll stick with the happy post for now and deal with dark times in our relationship later. At the end of the day though, he is my world.
Mario is eight years my junior.
I was less than thrilled when I was informed that we were having another baby. Why? We had the two girls and that was plenty. Our family was perfect. A nice whole number. Nine months later, out popped this stupid boy. I was none too pleased. I finally got over having an odd number of people in the family (I count EVERYTHING), but I was pissed off that this boy was going to take all of my attention away from my dad. This boy was going to be gross—puppy dog tails and frogs, right? Stupid baby.
So he's born. Everyone goes to the hospital to welcome the little fella—everyone but me. I refused to go see this thing that everyone was ooohhhing and ahhhhing over. Didn't see what the big deal was all about. He was having complications after birth and had to stay in the hospital longer than a normal delivery. Into his stay we were told that his veins had collapsed.
Victory is mine!
I finally go to the hospital to pay, what I thought would be, my last respects. The damn thing lived.
I began to grow fond of the little guy. Tried to use him as a few science and anthropology experiments. He's ambidextrous now—he can thank me for that one. I would bind his left arm when people weren't looking and make him use the right one. I got in big trouble for that one when I was caught. I didn't break the arm nor did I cut off circulation, didn't see what the big deal was. Nonetheless, I got a spanking for that one.
We made it through that and were thick as thieves. We are truly the same person which is fascinating and frustrating at the same time. He may be a bit more esoteric than I, but our minds are on the same wavelength. I warn you now, never play a game against us if he and I are teammates. We will not just beat you, we will annihilate you. Sometimes one of us doesn't even have to say a word and the other will guess the clue.
(We got to get out on the track and take a photo on the bricks. We kissed them too. Indianapolis Motor Speedway—Aug. 2010)
He once beat up a boy for his sisters. He was a lad of about six or seven and this guy was 10 or 12. Mario warned the dude to leave his sisters alone. Dude didn't listen and Mario beats him up. Now, we were not supposed to start fights with people, however, our father said that if someone started the fight, that we better not lose. Needless to say, Mario was tough.
He also once gave me a black eye. Yep. Socked me right in the eye. I had to go to school with a black eye. Heck yeah I made up a great story for that one. No way I was telling anyone that a five-year old gave me a black eye.
We are so much alike that as much as we enjoy spending time with one another and having all kinds of fun adventures, after about three days, we LOATHE one another. Even at our ages now. He will have a huge fight—HUGE fight. After the fight we don't speak for the rest of that day. The next morning we're back to being best friends.
Mario and I are constantly in a power struggle. As the only surviving male of the family, he takes on the head of the household role. Well, as the person who became mother to he, my sister AND my mother at the tender age of 15, I am the head of the household. Most times this isn't overt, but it goes on.
Mario is always competing with me. If I have it, he will soon have it. We once got into it over Foursqare check-ins when I ousted him as mayor of mom's house. He likes to hold it over me that I've never been to Canada and he has. That's great, buddy, but I've been to Mexico and you haven't. I could go on with examples of this competition.
I once begged my parents to let me carry the baby into the babysitter's house one morning. This morning still haunts me. I'm walking up the sidewalk with the baby and he accidentally (we all know that there is no such thing as an accident) slips out of the swaddling and lands head first on the sidewalk. Later that morning, mom gets a call at school that half of his head has swollen and that Mama Delois is on her way to the ER with him. You can still feel the indentation in his head.
There have been entirely too many nights where I violently wake from my sleep, sweating, anxious, afraid and out of breath with images of me dropping him on the sidewalk. Guilt…you think. Then I say a little prayer to thank God that he survived. I can't imagine life without my Rudy.
One of the sweetest things my brother does for me when we're together is to tuck me in at night. He used to do it without hesitation when he was younger, but as he approaches 30 it takes some fake crying on my part or a small tantrum to get him to tuck me in. I think deep down inside he loves it just as much as I.
The other dude in my life is my super awesome feline, Mr. Big or Bob or Robert as he has been named by my Miami friends. Three things about Bob…
1. He and Mario are also in a power struggle. You should see how they behave at times. Mr. Big is indeed the King of the Jungle. It is ridiculous how they go at one another. Testosterone makes you do crazy things.
2. You will not meet a cooler cat than this dude. Even if you do not like cats, you will fall for Mr. Big. He's 1/3 dog, 1/3 human and 1/3 cat. He may be slightly spoiled. He may be somewhat of a jackass. You will love him.
3. About seven years ago I was struggling with my father's death and wondering if I could ever love anyone else. When he died, literally, a piece of me died. It was like my heart was a billboard in Times Square and after his death and few of my bulbs went out. So I decided to get a pet to see if I could love. The first few nights I had him, I would wake up in the middle of the night in a panic to check to make sure that he was still alive. He would whine and we'd go back to sleep. After about a week, I felt this wonderful feeling in my heart, a bulb was back. I loved him.


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GO GREEN. GO GUILT FREE: A Sustainable Solution for Galapagos Travel
As a wildlife enthusiast I want to go to the Galapagos to revel in nature, not ruin it.
So, no matter how eager I may be to go gawk at giant land tortoises, blue-footed boobies, penguins, lava lizards, manta rays and sea lions, if I go, it's important to go responsibly.
Which is why my husband and I have chosen to head off guilt-free with Ecoventura, a leader in responsible tourism to the Galapagos Islands since 1990.
Their environmentally friendly fleet of 20-passenger expedition vessels, culturally and naturally respectful itineraries, and stellar eco-credentials, will get us up-close-and-personal with the extraordinary wildlife without leaving a harmful footprint in our wake.


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Welcome to the Squamish CAN website. Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network) is a community action group that operates many environmental projects in Squamish, British Columbia. We dream of building a sustainable future for Squamish, by connecting our members. Your involvement is the key to success. Together, we will make this a reality! Our volunteers love to get involved in very exciting projects. We reduce the carbon footprint of our community one emission at a time! Squamish CAN is a registered non-profit society with a mission and a purpose — learn more about us.
Get Involved!
We count on you to make Squamish CAN an active, community-driven organization. Your participation directly enables the projects to succeed. When you get involved, you will meet our amazing volunteers, and you can discover plenty of exciting volunteer opportunities.
The possibilities don't stop there! You can also share your ideas and input for community projects. You can even start up a new project in the community. Through your involvement at all stages, Squamish CAN will grow to meet the needs of our environment.
Squamish Fruit Tree Project
The Squamish Fruit Tree Project started in 2008 and is an initiative from Squamish CAN and WildSafe BC.
The goal is to reduce the amount of fruit available to bears and increase the amount of fruit available to those in need within the community.
- Fruit is the second biggest attractant for bears after garbage
- Squamish Wildlife Attractant Bylaw 2053 requires residents to remove fallen fruit from the ground within 3 days
- Each year thousands of pounds of fruit rot in the backyards of Squamish
- Pruning your fruit trees over the winter will ensure a healthy and manageable harvest
For homeowners and residents who are physically unable to pick their fruit and need assistance, we offer to harvest their fruit with the help of our volunteers.
We also make sure that the fruit gets to those who need and want fruit, like our volunteers and organizations in the community (e.g. Helping Hands Society and Women Center).
If you need assistance with your fruit harvest or would like to volunteer with the Fruit Tree Program, please contact:
Tracy, Fruit Tree Project Coordinator
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Ask me anything... within reason
How many of his columns have started with "So"? Always a bad sign. So:
So I am attending the Energy and Resources Institute climate conference in New Delhi, and during the afternoon session two young American women — along with one of their mothers — proposition me.
That pornstache really works! Soon, Tom and the ladies are off on a sightseeing trip in, natch, their "plug-in electric car that is also powered by rooftop solar panels."
The U.S. Embassy and the Chinese Embassy are both located on Panchsheel, directly across from each other. They asked me to check out the rooftops of each embassy. What do I notice? Let's see … The U.S. Embassy's roof is loaded with antennae and listening gear. The Chinese Embassy's roof is loaded with … new Chinese-made solar hot-water heaters.
You couldn't make this up.
No, you couldn't. But Matt Taibbi probably could. Based on this, I'd go to the U.S. Embassy if I needed intelligence about India's nuclear program and possible activity by terror cells, and I'd go to the Chinese Embassy if I needed a hot shower.
"Why did this tour happen?" asked Ringwald. "Why this mad, insane plan to travel across India in a caravan of solar electric cars and jatropha trucks with solar music, art, dance and a potent message for climate solutions? Well … the world needs crazy ideas to change things, because the conventional way of thinking is not working anymore."
Right about that. The conventional way of thinking doesn't work anymore. Fortunately, a caravan of solar electric cars and jatropha trucks with solar music, art, dance and a potent message for climate solutions still does.


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I bought two of these for my living room and I love them. They are surprisingly heavy and sturdy. Assembly is a little time consuming but they are worth it for such a good price!
Love this table. We use it at foyer entrance to store car keys, dog leashes, emergency flashlights, dog treats, mail, and a decorative object on top so looks attractive. Extremely good instructions - every board, screw and nut is individually labelled. Takes intelligence and patience to lay out all the pieces and assemble them in right order. You cannot succeed if you are not organized and disciplined to lay out all the pieces and understand the instructions before you start. Manufacturer has gone the extra mile to provide accurate and detailed instructions. Use them. Extremely well built and stury, nice drawers, function well - live this little table! But take a couple hours over 2 - 3 days to put it together. Do not assemble when you are tired or impatient or in a rush - you will fail and waste a good table.
Great size and well made. It has storage (which is always a good thing) that is sufficient even with it's small size.
It took 2 60 year old women a little less than an hour to put it together. It is heavy but sturdy. We were missing 1 piece of hardware, but it was not a big deal. The only complaint I would have are the screws for the back of the cabinet stick out and do not match the cabinet. whoever designed assumed the back would always be against a wall. Overall, I like it and if I needed another would buy it again.
I really like this product it goes great with my headboard which is the same color.
I really do like this accent table. The only complaint I really have was having to put it together. For the most part, it was pretty easy and self explanatory, but the two drawers were a pain in the butt! It took me longer to put them together than the rest of the table altogether. The pre-drilled holes were too small for the drop-in locking tab deals, so had to force them into the holes, then try to get the locking screws to match up. After several failed attempts, I got all eight of them in, but I was pretty frustrated when I was done.
Right off the bat, I need to note that this table ships with inadequate packing in a box that is too small. If you need to re-pack it (say - to return it), it is practically impossible. I ordered two of these tables, and was able to assemble the first one by myself in a little over an hour. The directions were confusing, and there were a LOT of parts and screws, but it was pretty doable. The finished table was attractive, sturdy and a perfect fit as a tall nightstand. Then, I started work on the second table... One of the smaller wooden pieces was quite obviously broken. I opted to repair this myself with a metal bracket, and accept a partial credit from Overstock for keeping the item "as is". As I moved forward in assembling the table, I discovered two wooden dowels were missing, and one of the screw heads was broken - I opted to replace these with my own materials. As I was nearing the end of the assembly (actually inserting the final drawer), I recognized a blatant manufacturing defect with the main side piece. One of the pre-installed drawer roller assemblies on the LEFT side was geometrically appropriate only for the RIGHT side! How does that even happen?!? To their credit, Overstock.com's customer service came through by shipping me a new table from which I could extract he necessary pieces to fix mine. Since knew in advance that I would be shipping it back, I was VERY cautious in unpacking it. After ~12 hours of effort, I was able to finish the second table, which does look lovely on the other side of the bed. While I am please with the overall appearance and quality of the finished tables, they were not worth the effort.
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ALBANY, N.Y. - Albany police arrested a 36-year-old sex offender Tuesday morning after he was supposedly caught exposing himself to four children on a school bus.
Police in Albany say they responded to the area of Elizabeth and Alexander Streets around 7:00 a.m. after a bus driver transporting four children to school, called the police stating a man exposed himself and masturbated to the children on the bus.
The driver then stated that the man continued to follow the bus on foot and when it stopped at Third Avenue and Sloan Street he again exposed himself and began to masturbate.
She was able to give a description of the man to police and an officer in the area was able to locate and arrest the suspect without incident.
Titus Jenkins of 51 Broad Street, a Level 3 Sex Offender, has been charged with two counts of Public Lewdness and eight counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He has been remanded to the Albany County Jail.
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