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André Shepherd, Iraq War Resister, Applies for Asylum in Germany
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U.S. Army Specialist André Shepherd, who went AWOL after serving in Iraq, has applied for asylum in Germany. Shepherd refused military service because he is morally opposed to the Iraq War.
"It is a sickening feeling to realize that I took part in what was basically a daily slaughter of a proud people," said Shepherd at a press conference announcing his application for asylum. "I am remorseful for my contribution to these heinous acts, and I swear that I will never make these mistakes again."
Shepherd, who has been living underground in Germany for nearly two years, applied for refugee status on November 26th on the grounds that the Iraq War is illegal.
This makes Shepherd the first Iraq War Veteran to apply for refugee status in Europe. His case may have profound implications for the growing ranks of troops who are refusing to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Who is André Shepherd?
Shepherd did not set out in life intending to build a career in the military. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and went to school at Kent State University, where he studied computer science. He graduated in 2000 in the midst of the dot-com bubble burst, and he found himself unable to get a job in his field. Shepherd embarked on a litany of odd jobs to get by, including working fast food, stuffing envelopes, couriering, and selling vacuum cleaners. Yet it often wasn't enough to cover his basic living expenses.
In the summer of 2003, Shepherd ran into an army recruiter who told him of the army's benefits: free travel, healthcare, and free housing. "At the time, I was living in my car, so that sounded appealing," said Shepherd.
On January 27, 2004, Shepherd decided to join the army. "At that time, I didn't have the knowledge I have now. All I had was pretty much what the mass media was telling me and what the Bush Administration was saying on the mass media," said Shepherd.
Shepherd was trained in Apache helicopter repair and sent first to Achach Germany, then to Iraq, where he was stationed from September 2004 to February 2005.
"While I was in Iraq, the first thing I noticed was when the local population would come on our base. Usually when you liberate a people, they are overjoyed to see you, they are happy to see you, they would welcome you with open arms," said Shepherd. "When I would see the Iraqi population, they didn't look like they were in any way happy to see us. They looked like either they were afraid of me or if I turned my back without my weapon, they would probably want to kill me. That started me thinking."
Shepherd started talking to soldiers on his base and was shocked to learn that many did not understand why they were there and did not see any benefit. He began doing research and started seeing "inconsistencies between what the Bush Administration was saying and what was actually happening."
Eventually, Shepherd began analyzing his own contribution to a war that was making less and less sense to him. "My job appeared harmless until one factors in the amount of death and destruction those helicopters cause to civilians in Iraq," he said.
"Once I pretty much figured out the truth, that this war was nothing more than a fraud, not only on the American people but the entire world, I resolved within myself that I would no longer go on another deployment to Iraq," he said in an interview with Courage to Resist, one of the many U.S.-based organizations rallying support for him.
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This recipe is very time consuming! I served this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. However, I am rating this based on the fact that I make risotto often and did not care for the large quantity of vegetables that went into this, or the flavor for that matter, spinach was also bland. I added 8 oz. lobster meat and 3 tbls. truffle oil to risotto before topping mushrooms, and I baked the mushrooms seperately, adding risotto and cheese after 30 minute and broiled until cheese browned.
Parmesan Risotto-Stuffed Portobellos
The spinach mixture makes a nice presentation for the stuffed mushrooms, but it may be omitted.
Yield: 4 servings
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 372
- Calories from fat: 23%
- Fat: 9.6g
- Saturated fat: 3.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 15.9g
- Carbohydrate: 60.5g
- Fiber: 7.7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
- Iron: 6.6mg
- Sodium: 773mg
- Calcium: 303mg
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 cup minced fresh onion
- 1 cup minced celery
- 1 cup minced carrot
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced green onions or chives
- 4 (5-ounce) portobello mushrooms (about 6 inches wide)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, trimmed
- Bring broth and 2 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced onion, celery, and carrot; sauté 1 minute. Add rice; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and green onions.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Remove stems from mushroom caps; discard. Place mushroom caps, gill sides up, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon 1 1/4 cups risotto mixture into each cap; top each with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Pour 1/2 cup water into dish. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until mushroom caps are tender.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; sauté 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Arrange 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each plate. Remove stuffed mushrooms from baking dish with a slotted spoon; place on spinach mixture.
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Brent's Deli in Northridge-overrated IMO
We just got back from Brent's Deli in Northridge. I had the roast beef au jus, and my spouse had the pastrami au jus. It was close to $30 for the two sandwiches (!)
The pastrami was OK, but not anywhere close to the massive portion I had expected from reading reviews on here. The roast beef was dry. The rolls were meh. And the au jus was just...not very good. The fries were a little sweet.
Never again -total rip-off. However the fruit salad, which I got instead of the cole slaw, was delicious, maybe because it was the only thing moist and juicy in my meal.
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I go to Brent's 4x's a month for dinner and general l I love all the food. Maybe its the sandwich you got that was the problem? Certain things are better than others and your tastes differ from mine I am sure. If get a sandwich I usually get the sky high or reuben. There are certain items on the dinner menu I prefer such as the short ribs, skirt steak, steak stir fry and some of the specials like chicken kabobs. I find the service excellent at all times. I see bus boys break their butts for me almost all the time. Yes, prices are up there but often too I order a full meal and that is good for 2 more meals. They are the only game in town as far as I am concerned for deli.
While it certainly isn't terrible, consider me another Brent's non-believer (although I've only been once). I truly believe that those singing its virtues are those for whom it's geographically convenient. The plus was that the sandwich size was fairly substantial, compared to Langer's sometimes skimpiness.
That said, I would drive a half hour to Langer's (or even Weller's). I wouldn't (and haven't) for Brent's.
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Sorry - I meant Weiler's.
No doubt, the pastrami at Brent's cannot compare to Langers, but I am not sure anybody's pastrami compares to Langers. So, if I rule out the pastrami, what would I order at Brent's? The two best things on the menu in my estimation are the matzo ball soup and the whitefish salad. It's that whitefish salad that is especially notable in my mind. Give it a try if you're willing to give Brent's a second chance.
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I had the matzo ball soup at Brent's. it was awful.
I've never been to Brent's until last week and though i prefer Langer's pastrami sandwich, Brent's was good. I live in simi and there are few good spots and wish we had a Brent's.
The only complaint i had was the side of coleslaw that came with my pastrami sandwich was small.
I had the bleu cheese burger the next time and the side of fries that came with it was huge.
The next time i had one of the triple decker sandwiches. I dont know who could eat more than a half. I usually sit at the counter at my on my lunch break and the service is always excellent. They always bring my drink and some pickles right away and take care of my check quickly.
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grabbed a cornbeef sandwich from Brent's yesterday -- was all amped because everyone always tells me how good it is. Have to say was disapointed, wasn't a bad sandwich, just wasn't everything it was hyped up to be. It was just a cornbeef sandwich, a little on the dry side, not too salty. Nate n Al's does a better sandwich in my opinion.
i've been making the drive from the west side to brent's a few times a year for the last ten years. at first it was all it was cracked up to be. i enjoy the cabbage soup in particular....a bit sweet, but a hearty, delicious soup. the black pastrami rueben and everything else was always very good or better, including breakfast. the last few visits have been disappointing for parties of two and four. something just isn't the same anymore....and it's definitely no longer worth a 30 minute drive.
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Maybe Brent's has changed? Because seriously, for $30 and all the great reviews I had read here I thought we'd be getting at least two meals each out of the two sandwiches.
Instead, I had to force myself to finish my roast beef au jus, because I kept thinking $15 for THIS???
And my husband, who is about the greediest man on Earth was left deeply unsatisfied by his pastrami au jus because of the price for the size and he just didn't like it.
And the fries...skimpy in quantity and again, a little sweet.
The pickles were good ;-)
re: ValleyGal
This breaks my heart to hear. I grew up with Brents Deli and all of my favorite memorable childhood meals come from here. Their corned beef on rye and matzo ball soup were so fabulous! And whomever said their whitefish salad was good is definitely correct as well - it is my dad's favorite thing in the world.
I hope one day you will see all the delight Brents has given my family and me! :)
I love their rye bread and used to go there often just to pick up a half loaf. One day I asked them if it was baked on premises or elsewhere; they gave me the name of the bakery (Delicious Bakery Nordhoff/Reseda, next to Vons) and now I don't really have any reason to go there. Their pastrami is just meh and I find their service (in the restaurant - the guys who work the deli counter are great) to be absolutely horrendous.
I have been going to Brent's for years and have never had a bad experience. The food, service and portions are always top notch.


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Under-21s boss praises players after Reading draw
Alan Stubbs insisted his side are still a work in progress despite Everton's Under-21s earning their first point of the season at Reading.
Shane Duffy's 38th-minute header was just reward for an improved performance from the Blues' second string, who have found it tough going in their Under-21 Premier League campaign so far.
Speaking to evertonfc.com after the game, Stubbs said: "I thought in the first half we didn't deserve to be losing 1-0 and I felt we showed a bit of character to get back into the game. In the second half we looked like a team that has had a few defeats and wanted to protect what we had rather than going for the win and grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck.
"We had a couple of chances in the second half where, looking back, we could have done better. I didn't ever think they were clear cut, but they were ones we could have made better use of.
"But I am happy for the lads because it has been a tough start to the campaign for them and to come away from Reading with a draw is a positive step in the right direction. I am happy from that point of view but there are obviously still some things that need work on."
Defending set-plays may be at the top of that list after Reading were gifted the opening goal following the Blues' failure to deal with a free-kick into the box but Stubbs insists it's all part of the learning curve.
"To be fair there was a few things wrong with the opening goal, not just the header out," he reflected. "But I am not going to criticize them because we will speak about it on the training ground and look to rectify it. We'll work on it and move on."
The young Toffees had chances to win the game, but the pass that would unlock the Royals' rearguard was missing on this occasion. "I think it was quite obvious that we couldn't quite find that final ball going forward," accepts Stubbs. "We got ourselves in some good areas but just a little lack of concentration and quality in the final third meant it just didn't really happen for us."
However, the performance of deadline day signing Matt Kennedy, in his first appearance in an Everton shirt, was a particular highlight. His lively debut certainly made an impression on his manager.
"I have only seen two glimpses now of Matt and I thought there were some positives for him to take out of the game," added Stubbs. "There is still a long way to go of course, and he is still adjusting to what we expect of him. But he can take a lot of credit from the performance."
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By Myra Saturen
April 09, 2014
The day after author Wes Moore learned he'd been chosen a Rhodes Scholar, he noticed "wanted" posters in his Baltimore neighborhood. The name on the posters? The same as his own. Twelve days later, the "other Wes Moore" was arrested for the murder of a police officer and ultimately sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Wes Moore, author of the bestselling The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, spoke to a 750-person audience at Northampton Community College's (NCC) Spartan Center on April 8. Political science major Qaydir Jones had the honor of introducing him.
A Phi Theta Kappa graduate of a two-year college, Valley Forge Military College, Moore transferred to Johns Hopkins University, where he attained Phi Beta Kappa, and went on to study international relations at Oxford University.
After his studies, Moore, a paratrooper and captain in the United States Army, served a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan with the 1st Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division. He then served as a White House fellow to Secretary of State Condeleezza Rice.
Like the "other Wes Moore," the author experienced hardships and challenges as a youth. His father died when Moore was three, leaving his mother a widow with three children. Uprooted from his neighborhood when his mother moved to the Bronx home of his grandparents, he skipped school often. Finally, Moore's mother followed through on what Moore misperceived as an empty threat and sent him to Valley Forge Military Academy. After five attempts to flee in four days, he began to understand and appreciate the sacrifices family members and friends had made for him. Thereafter, he thrived.
Throughout his talk, Moore championed education. "People always ask you what your major is," he told his listeners, who included many students. "But that is not an important question. The important questions are 'who will you fight for?' 'Who will your degree matter to?' Our responsibility is to fight for those who need and deserve a champion and who do not have the strength to fight for themselves."
Moore passionately believes in educational equity. For this reason, he never really liked the title his publishers chose for his book. Firstly, he said, the book is about more than two young men. "It is about all of us. It is about the decisions we make and the people who help us make them." Also, he said, "there are Wes Moores in our schools, communities and homes. Society is full of 'others', who don't look the way we look, have different bank accounts, come from different families. We are one step away from straddling greatness, and we do not know it."
Occasionally readers complain that Moore's book never explains why two men's lives took such drastically different turns. Moore offers no apology. "There is no one thing," he said. "Parenting is complicated, especially in poor neighborhoods." He rejects the notion that his book is about a "good Wes Moore" and a "bad Wes Moore." "Potential is universal," he said. "Opportunity is not." He speculated that the "other Wes Moore's" life may have been different if his mother had not lost her Pell grant and been forced to drop out of college. At one point in his ten-year's duration correspondence and meetings with the "other Wes Moore," the author asked him whether environment played a role in the men's different paths. Expectations, the "other Wes Moore" answered, lies behind what one can achieve. High expectations are far more likely to yield success, while low expectations often result in low achievement.
Helping make opportunity available, Moore said, is where all of us come in. "We have to be involved, engaged," he said. "Education matters. My education is something no one can take away from me. Make sure that education is attainable for all who want and desire it, not only for those who can afford high tuition costs."
During a question-and-answer period, many students sought advice. Moore urged the students to use their voices to express their opinions and fight for their beliefs. He told them to set a long-term vision, to choose friends wisely and to never fight only for themselves. "What can we do to keep avoidable tragedies from happening? When it's time to leave-whether it's school or your life--make sure it mattered that you were even here."
Before his talk, Moore made it a priority to meet and talk to military veterans and students in a sociology class.
Moore's talk was a part of "Off to War and Coming Home," a year-long, multidisciplinary exploration of American war veterans during their service and upon reentry into civilian life. It is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, matched by generous donors. Community partners include the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Bethlehem Area School District, Stroudsburg Area School District, Historic Bethlehem Partnership, and Monroe County Historical Association. Previous speakers in the three-year-old series have included historians Michael Beschloss and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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Demand is growing for institutions where the faculty reflects the increasing diversity of the student population. Implementing strategies for recruitment and retention to enhance faculty diversity is particularly important now, when a generational wave of faculty hiring nationwide is upon us. Institutional commitment to a diverse faculty calls for leadership at all levels of the academic and administrative team.
The TIAA-CREF Institute, the American Council on Education, and NACUBO extended an invitation to join our panel of experts for their discussion of demographic trends among women and minority faculty members -- problems, progress, and promise for the future. This was overview of academic research and practical applications intended to help institutions revitalize their outreach to women and faculty candidates of color. Topics included:


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Princess Anne, Md. – The DSU softball team traveled to UMES Sunday afternoon and completed the sweep over the Hawks with a 8-4 win. The win captures the 2014 MEAC Northern Division crown for the Hornets. With this victory, the Hornets finished the regular season as winners of seven straight, while their 15 conference wins are the most since 2006.
DSU's built a 3-0 lead after Danielle Velez singled to bring in Jordan Stamps during the sixth. The Hawks though, would have an answer as they scored three runs of their own including a two-run Trenece Nash RBI-single up the middle to tie the game. In the seventh, the Hornets were unable to get anything going, giving the Hawks a chance to win it in the bottom of the frame. There, UMES got runners in scoring position and only one out, but was unable to bring them home. They'd head to extras, and there Rochelle Sablay belted a two run shot to center to help DSU re-take the lead. DSU later tacked on two more runs by way of infielder Chloe Oro RBI-single and outfielder Jessica Madrid driving pinch runner Samantha Gross with a sac-fly.


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Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's Premier League matches. Roberto Mancini's Manchester City host Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool, with the Reds looking for a better performance than they managed on their previous two Premier League visits to the Etihad, which both resulted in 3-0 defeats.
In the day's other game, Spurs travel to West Bromwich Albion, with boss Andre Villas Boas harbouring unhappy memories of his last Premier League trip to the Hawthorns; it proved to be his final game in charge of Chelsea.
There is also a chance to see all of the goals from Saturday's games.
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I wanted the best surgeon in DC and Dr. Hopping...
I first went in for a consultation on a Friday and his practice was slammed. I was happy to have a waiting line as in my opinion, a busy plastic surgeon equals a great plastic surgeon. He took a look at me right away and knew what to do. His photoshop skills were amazing. He took digital photographs of my face at different angles, and then manipulated the photos in front of me, the same day of the 1st consultation. After he manipulated my nose to his recommendation, I asked how I can make my jaw line more appealing. He recommended neck and jowl lipo...and revised my pictures again. I scheduled my surgery a few hours later after I studied my new pictures. I am 10 days post op and from day one I had no bruising. My upper lip is a little swollen which is completely normal and will take about 2-3 weeks post op, from my understanding, to come back to normal. It does affect the look when you speak and smile so being able to work from home is key. All in all, I would recommend him to anybody. He is one of the best and I am very pleased so far.
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Protoapennine vs. Subapennine: Mathematical Distinction Between Two Ceramic Phases
Lukesh, Susan and Howe, Sally (1978) Protoapennine vs. Subapennine: Mathematical Distinction Between Two Ceramic Phases. Journal of Field Archaeology, 5 (3). pp. 339-347.
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The excavation of the early Bronze Age village of Tufariello, Buccino, in Italy, forced the recognition of a problem crucial to the understanding of the Bronze Age sequences in the Italian peninsula. At this site, fine ceramic ware exactly fit the description of such ware known from Subapennine, Late Bronze Age sites. The Tufariello site, however, is firmly set in an Early Bronze Age, Protopennine tradition, thus demonstrating convincingly that the beginning and final moments of the Apennine ceramic tradition may visually be identical. Since the validity of both phases has been established, it is imperative to develop a means of identifying the respective ceramics. That they must in some manner differ is suggested by the time span separating their manufacture (perhaps as long as 800 years), and a differentiation based on mathematical analysis of their primary measurements is discussed here.
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Can I connect an external USB hard drive to my existing Fios Router or do I need to buy a new router that has a USB port?
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No the USB port is not active.
I have only seen a couple of routers with USB that actually supports NAS. So you would be better off getting a NAS box with a drives that will plug into your ethernet.
My router doesn't have a USB port to begin with. Is there a router I could get that would work with FIOS and support a USB connected hard drive?
What is a NAS box? Sorry, I'm not a wiz at this stuff.
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My router doesn't have a USB port to begin with. Is there a router I could get that would work with FIOS and support a USB connected hard drive?
What is a NAS box? Sorry, I'm not a wiz at this stuff.
Only Verizon supplied routers are supported, but if you have Ethernet from your ONT box, you could use a different configuration. But you would not be able to get support from Verizon regarding your configuration and you would also still need to have the coax connected to the network through the Verizon supplied router or an adapter. But doing this you would lose some features. Such as remote DVR access and remote support for your set top boxes. If you are network challenged it would not be a good idea.
NAS Network attached storage. It is a box with hard drives that sits on your network. If you have a PC that stays on all the time, it could do the same thing.
If you look at the only computer parts stores like egghead.com, tigerdirect.com and others and search on Google you can find a USB to ethernet adapter or a USB to Ethernet cable for this application. Hard to find and sometimes not that inexpensive, but cheaper than buying a new drive our enclosure.
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Attaching a drive to a router via USB is not a good idea, even if a router supports it.
USB generates an interrupt for every 16 bytes of data. This causes your router to be constantly handling interrupts transferring data to and from the drive. Do you really want to slow your router down doing this?
You can get a 1TB Ethernet attached drive for not much more than the cost of a 1TB external drive.
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The New England Patriots made a minor shuffle at the back end of the roster, as they waived backup defensive tackle A.J. Francis and decided to promote Josh Kline from the practice squad. Before the Patriots signed Leon Washington, they were expected to promote Josh Kline as the 53rd man on the roster ahead of today's game in order to provide quality depth at guard. They decided to do that anyway shortly after signing Washington, and they cut Francis in order to clear space for Kline.
I highly doubt Francis ends up getting claimed on waivers by somebody, but he did show up well in the preseason. For what it's worth, he was also roomates with Joe Vellano in college, and both are once again a DT duo here in New England. Now that Francis has been cut, the Patriots are back down to three defensive tackles with Vellano as the lone backup to Vince Wilfork and Tommy Kelly.
Before the Patriots signed Francis, many were worried about the Patriots depth at defensive tackles with just three players on the roster. This move shows that the Patriots believe they will get Francis back after the game, and it also shows that they really wanted more depth on the offensive line than at DT. I'm guessing Will Svitek's knee injury significantly factored into this decision, and it will be interesting to see if Kline is able to get some snaps in.


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The name's Theta Sigma, from the planet of Gallifrey. I'm a student of the Prydonian Academy. I'm not the best student and I'm currently fifty one years old, and dreaming of seeing the universe one day.
"Hello all. The name's Theta Sigma, can help any of you?"
"Maybe I should just kill y'now before all that happens."
"Destruction….? What do you mean?"
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I will be in Beverly Hills this Friday and Saturday, and would love to have a couple of great breakfast options. I am staying at the Beverly Hilton and won't have a car, but can walk or cab.
I'm not really looking for the diner or bakery experience, and I'm not looking for breakfast at the Peninsula either. Where do the locals go?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Walk to Barney Greengrass, top floor of Barney's dept store, middle of bev hills on south side of wilshire. They are the sturgeon kings and also have the best smoked salmon, eggs, french toast, juice etc...can sit on patio outside and get some sun. maybe see a star, but better, enjoy the lox -- i go for the "appetizer" which is still a big plate and comes with bagel/bialy. if you are an early riser, i would check their opening hours.
i know you said locals, but this is beverly hills!
How about Larry King's favorite place...Nate & Al
414 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 274-0101
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here are the hours:
looks like 1130 on friday, 11 on saturday and 10 on sunday
I second Barney's Greengrass. They have a great selection and you won't have the greasy aftertaste that is so usual w/ the other deli's.
Strongly second Barney Greengas and Porta Via. Both very different from each other but each is a great experience.
What about the Coffee Shop at the Beverly Hills Hotel, not too pricy, great waffles and a great scene! If you are visiting BH, you have to go to the iconic hotel and coffee shop. Try the Orange Julius!
I would suggest that you avoid walters -- work in the same building as walters and always give it another try here and there, but there is something about that just scares me -- don't trust the quality of the food.
For a good traditional breakfest, try Brightons cafe, on the corner of Brighton and Cambden -- if you are into breakfest sandwiches, you can get them to do a mean egg, cheese and meat sandwich on an english muffin, really good breakfest, but not on the menu, you basicallly need to order the fried egg sandwich and have them change stuff around. Also, the farm has a decent breakfest, if you are ok with paying $15 for eggs.
This local goes to Beverliz Cafe, on So. Beverly near Gregory. Solid, unpretentious sidewalk cafe, open til mid-afternoon. Le Pan Quotidian may work too. It's a chain but does breakfast pretty well.
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re: cant talk...eating
I agree - Beverliz is great! They serve breakfast all day as well!
Great pancakes, omelettes, breakfast burritos..........
re: shebop
Beverliz is terrible, my opinion. Mushy flavorless filler.
re: jessejames
Really? Can't imagine what you ate! I had a mango salad with salmon today that like everything else I've tried, was wonderful!
re: shebop
i work near there; have had all kinds of sandwiches (9 times out of ten they forget or add unwanted ingredients), breakfast foods (mushy potatoes, poorly cooked eggs), black bean intensive "burritos" -- it's like eating out of your fridge at home there, and that's not a compliment. Just think food is terrible...i swore this joint off last year. id rather skip lunch than go there
re: jessejames
I've had the lamb kebab pita a couple times, which comes w/ a side salad and was really great, esp. at the reasonable price (around $7?). I've eaten there several times in the past few months for breakfast and lunch and people have been happy w/ salads and eggs. Service has been pretty decent too considering the annoying neighborhood.
I could see if I had to eat there a lot, I'd find lots to hate, of course. Could be we're ordering totally different things. I would not even consider ordering a burrito there, mainly b/c I think they serve them in a "wrap" so clearly they have no clue. Menu seemed to have a sort of Middle Eastern bent so I've just gone w/ that and have been happy enough.
Jack N Jills on Beverly is kind of pricey but the food is really good. There's Urth Cafe on S. Beverly which is cute. And Il Fornaio off Dayton which is an Italian place with really good bread.
I concur with Nate-n-Al and Barney Greengrass. Porta Via and Urth are not bad either. Don't much like Jack-N-Jill: I've experienced so-so food and crummy service there. One more suggestion: Coupa Cafe, 419 North Canon, for stylish, slightly pricey breakfast including some interesting Venezuelan items.


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Gov.-elect Nathan Deal on Monday was invited to address House Republicans who gathered at the state Capitol to celebrate last week's thumping of Democrats and to elect a few new officers.
"I'm looking not only to be brave and bold but to also be cautious, be careful," Deal told them.
The intrepid-but-wary Denis O'Hayer of WABE (90.1 FM) collared the governor-elect afterwards to ask him to elaborate – first on the subject of taxes. Listen to Deal's full remarks here.
Said Deal:
"I know there's always a discussion of whether or not tax cuts translate into an immediate loss of revenue. And in some cases, they do. And obviously, the benefit of additional revenue that comes in from those tax cuts is sometimes a little delayed in the process.
"But that's what we have to decide – how the formula works and how we can do it. Whether it has to be phased in or simply can take some of those bold steps early on.
"I do believe there are businesses all across this country that are looking to relocate out of high tax states. California, of course, comes to mind. I believe we have an opportunity to recruit many of those businesses….. "
O'Hayer: So are you saying you'd phase those tax cuts in if you had to?
Deal: It's too early to say that. I want to see what the tax reform council recommends and we'll go from there.
O'Hayer: You said to be bold but cautious. Bold where? And cautious where?
Deal: I think we have to be bold, to be willing to embrace new ideas. Sometimes when you have difficult economic times, the tendency is to just stay where you are, and not be willing to reach out….
The governor-elect was not invited to address Senate Republicans last week, who – rather than celebrating GOP gains – were enmeshed in a well-planned insurgency against Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, stripping him of the best of his powers. Let's pick up the conversation:
O'Hayer: Will it be difficult to work with the Senate under the new power sharing arrangement?
Deal: I don't think so. I think all of those individuals who are in positions of responsibility are good people, and I have a good relationship with all of them. And I think we can all work together.
O'Hayer: Are you disappointed that they had a power struggle so soon after an election?
Deal: Well, those are the kinds of things that come with politics, you know. I'll let them settle their disputes, and I don't intervene in theirs. I just look forward with all of them, and I think we're going to do that.
As a matter of fact, one of Deal's first decisions as governor-elect – after naming his transition team – was apparently to stay out of the contest between Cagle and GOP senators. So much for North Georgia solidarity – although we don't know whether Cagle asked for his Gainesville neighbor's help.
Then again, we can't remember the lieutenant governor endorsing Nathan Deal in his August primary runoff against Karen Handel, who had condemned the good ol' boy practices of the General Assembly. And this was after the Senate favorite, Eric Johnson, had been eliminated.
The other part of that equation: Senate President pro tem Tommie Williams of Lyons, the most obvious beneficiary of the Senate coup, was a strong Deal supporter. They went to grade school together.
So you might have to say that Deal's neutrality is a bold but cautious move.
Often, when an office-holder switches loyalties, the spurned political party issues a good-riddance message to rush the bum out the door. But not in the case of state Rep. Alan Powell, who on Monday donned his vestments as a Republican. Noted by Blake Aued of the Athens Banner-Herald:
Democratic Party of Georgia Chairwoman Jane Kidd released a conciliatory statement on Powell's decision.
"Alan Powell has been my State Representative, my colleague in the House and my friend for many years," Kidd, a Lavonia native and former state representative from Athens, said in a written statement. "I'm disappointed that he has chosen to caucus with the Republicans in the Georgia House of Representatives. I'm sure he'll represent his constituents with the same honesty and independence that has characterized his political career.
"He may have given his vote to the Republicans, but in his heart, Alan will always be a good Georgia Democrat."
With the election over, it's clear that many Georgia Republicans like their tea with a little salt, including a Georgia congressman who keeps a copy of the U.S. Constitution in his suit pocket. From Politico:
Conservative Georgia Rep. Paul Broun is backing Rep. Jeb Hensarling over Rep. Michele Bachmann for House Republican Conference chairman.
The endorsement is another sign of the conservative support Hensarling is garnering — Reps. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Spencer Bachus of Alabama have all thrown their support behind the Texan.
"Jeb has been an outspoken advocate for constitutionally limited government and fiscal restraint long before it was popular in Washington," Broun said in a statement. "As a principled conservative and articulate communicator, Jeb has the energy, will and ability to effectively communicate House Republicans' policies with the American people."
It's a direct brushback against Bachmann, who is running a campaign based on being a "constitutional conservative."
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November 9th, 2010
8:41 am
sounds like more politics as usual with guvna deal.
November 9th, 2010
8:48 am
Who cares about the GOP Chairman post. Who are the "conservatives" supporting against "bailout" Boehner for Speaker?
November 9th, 2010
8:53 am
LMAO..folks we were warned not to give the keys to the bank back to the crooks. We were so foolish in trusting the REPUBs before and look where it got us. Now after only two years of trying to right the ship, we again think patience is not a virtue and all of our problems can be fixed ASAP. Well Georgians and the nation, we are in for a real ride now that we have given these slimeballs alittle life again.
My grandfather always use to say, if you want to know what a man will do in future, just study his past. Georgia has been dead last for a long time under repubican rule, and up to the last 2 years we were falling behind global until we got Rid of Bush and his cronies. Now here we go giving them the power back. Thanks fellow Georgians, and the Nation too, you prove we the citizens are the biggest idiots on earth.
Now that the republicans are in charge, I want to see 2% unemployment in the state and the nation, and nations debt they ran up for 8 years discharged by January 2, 2011. Cant wait to see what they do…of course I already know, because history is your greatest teacher.
November 9th, 2010
9:08 am
"Now after only two years of trying to right the ship, we again think patience is not a virtue"
Yeah, that is like someone handing you a bomb with the fuse lit and having the "patience" to hold onto it until the explosion occurs. It can be your last act of "patience".
"I want to see 2% unemployment in the state and the nation"
When was the LAST time we only had 2% unemployment?
. . . and of course Obama, Pelosi and Reed have done nothing to add to that debt in massive amounts?
"…of course I already know"
Then there is really no need for you to get a reply since you "already know".
November 9th, 2010
9:09 am
Bachmann is a loose cannon. No wonder they don't want her in a leadership position. I'm surprised her district in Minnesota keeps re-electing her because MN is known as a moderate state, and she's anything but.
I'm sure Mr. Deal is licking his chops at the thought of getting his hands on our state money and all the cash from lobbyists. He'll be out of debt in no tiime.
November 9th, 2010
9:22 am
Bachmann is HOTTTTTttttt! Enough of the old, grizzled, men being in leadership positions.
November 9th, 2010
9:30 am
To Observer1: You need to get your head out of the sand. It appears to me that you have been drinking the koolaid. Perhaps, you should get your real facts straight and not the 'Democrat 'facts' '. How can you say we were dead last until we got rid of Bush and his cronies. Is that the same kind of thinking that got our current president the Nobel peace price after being in office for just a few weeks. If you believe the dems have righted the ship as you say in just the past two years, then you are dreaming. Put your head back in the sand where it belongs.
November 9th, 2010
9:42 am
Dunwoody is ready for new Milton County. Jan and Fran will save us from Dekalb.
November 9th, 2010
9:46 am
Tax Cuts? Thats all he's got.
Taxes are low already and we are in this mess.
Extending tax cuts will create jobs?
So let me make sure I understand. By keeping the same tax structure that we have been in for the last 8 years, things will improve, even though the unemployment rate rose to this level under that tax structure? Ok, got it. Makes a lot of sense.
The free market can fix this?
Oh, I see. Thats an interesting theory since it was dergulation (specifially the elimination of Glass Steegal) that caused all of this. By allowing Banks to enter into these derivative markets, we made it more profitable (at least short term) for a bank to sell a bad mortgage than a good one.
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
November 9th, 2010
9:49 am
November 9th, 2010
8:53 am
"I want to see 2% unemployment in the state and the nation"
That is going to be impossible since about 25% of the Dems only want Government handouts and do not want to work.
November 9th, 2010
10:01 am
I don't understand this mania for tax cuts, when state government is already so starved for resources that it cannot perform basic functions.
Tax cuts don't bring in bidness. Companies are looking for places with good schools, good transportation policies, and decent social services. That's why even high-tax states like Massachusetts have lots of corporate headquarters.
November 9th, 2010
10:11 am
I thought the TEA party meant taxed ENOUGH already. This spiralling mania to cut taxes seems counter to the 'enough' part.
November 9th, 2010
10:12 am
Anybody want to wage how long it's gonna take for the gang that could'nt shoot straight AKA GOP to shoot themselves in the foot.I'm betting the first shot.
November 9th, 2010
10:42 am
The Snark, you are 100% correct. GA's tax rates are already among the lowest in the country. Quality of life issues are what gets businesses to relocate, and GA drags the bottom when it comes to those. Think about the last 8 years. I guess we'll have more of the same.
November 9th, 2010
10:58 am
Deal very eloquently said nothing at all, except that he's going to be cautious and careful… heh… good move for those under threat of indictment. Observier1's grandpa and Dr. Phil are correct: the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Look for Deal to magically erase $4 mil in debt on his $135K/yr salary. No-bid contracts and back-room deals will slide into his plus column faster than the Georgia taxpayers can bend over and grab our ankles. Good Ol' Boy Political Handbook's Rule #1: Never run for an office unless you've first figured out how to quintuple your net worth in the first term. That way, if you have to resign under ethics charges, you still come out ahead.
Tip: Don't blame the democrats when your behind is throbbing. Get your own bag o' frozen peas and pretend it's what you wanted. It is.
November 9th, 2010
11:05 am
1980-2010 = 30 years
Republican: Presidency from 1980-1992: 12 years: 8 years Reagan (1980-88) 4 years Bush Sr (88-92)
Democrat: 1992-2000: 8 years – Bill Clinton
Republican: 2000-2008: 8 years- GW Bush
Democrat- 2008- Present: Obama 2 years thus far
30 years: GOP presidency for 20 of the past 30 years: 1980-1992, 2000-2008
Democrat: 10 years: 1992-2000, 2008-present
How can one blame President Obama for the current problems in this country, which did not creep up over night, i.e. immigration, healthcare,, large government spending. The GOP was in control of the white house the majority of the past 30 years. What did they do exactly????
November 9th, 2010
11:09 am
Last Man Standing, you have a hard time with sarcasm, don't you? Couldn't agree more, Observer1, but still hope something, anything, gets done. I'm also quite embarrassed with our state. The comments I see in the AJC, especially The Vent, are so poorly thought out that it surprises me we are not ranked last in education every year….
November 9th, 2010
11:13 am
"The GOP was in control of the white house the majority of the past 30 years. What did they do exactly????"
They redistributed the contents of our treasury (our national wealth) into the pockets of their friends. Hence, fewer people have MUCH more, and more people have less. This is as they intended, but to confuse us, they point the finger at those who have nothing and claim they took it all. (As if!)
November 9th, 2010
11:21 am
How do you like the New Deal? "Brave, bold and cautious." On another issue, our President and First Lady need to come home NOW…They are
seemingly. "brave, bold, but not too cautious". He needs to nurse his
bruises before the American people…and lay his veto powers down
November 9th, 2010
11:26 am
Well, td, it looks like Casey Cagle won't be doing much more than Mark Taylor did when the Senate leadership neutered him. And to think about all this talk about Casey running for Governor. Not in our or his life time. His fellow Republicans sank his ship for good.
November 9th, 2010
11:32 am
Do the math, tax cuts only increase revenues if the tax rate is so high as to encourage tax fraud. That threshold was crossed about 50years ago and no tax cut since has increased revenue for its schedule.
Put very simply: Say you make $100k and are taxed at 25%. You bring home $75k and the government brings in $25k in tax revenue. Very simply. Now cut the tax rate by 10% points…to 15%. Now you bring home $85k and the government brings in $15k in revenue. Firstly, $15k is less than $25k. Secondly, even if you did invest your newly kept dollars or figured out a way to increase your output given the newly kept dollars you would need to do so by a margin that is unheard of. Care to guess how much that $10k would have to earn within the taxable year for the government to break even? About $167,000! How many of you are able to pull off that rate of return every year?
That is one tax category and a simple one. The logic, however, applies across the board.
Tax relief packages are different. Take the tax relief package from 1982…now it did cut some taxes but it also raised a few taxes and expanded the tax base. Of course it raised revenue…but that increase in revenue was not caused by tax cuts it was caused by tax raises and the expansion of the tax base.
Logic and math must be applied when discussing any empirical reality. How can the GOP claim it is really trying to reform anything when they, and the Tea party movement, fall for the same mistakes? And these people think they can reform education! Reform how? by lowering math standards?
November 9th, 2010
11:34 am
Oh, yes. More tax cuts. They have worked so well so far we should do more of them. We have all these jobs in Georgia now because we cut taxes!
Education needs to be first. Employers won't come here if we don't have people with skills they can use. Deal had some good things to say in the run up to the election about improving job skills in the trades. Let's see him put the State's money where his mouth is. And, return State funding to local schools and the university system.
Please, someone, tell me why the Univ of Georgia is expanding into areas served by other educational institutions in Georgia, competing with the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and with Georgia Tech? Has there been some study that shows the current institutions cannot meet the demands for enrollment in the specialties each institution enjoys? We are in a recession, the Hope Scholarship program is in funding trouble, tuitions are still going up. What gives?
One thought regarding personal taxes – because ol Sonny made a point of it and I hope Deal drops it. Forbes already lists Georgia as one of the ten best states for retirees – because of our low taxes and tax breaks given to retirees. If we are already one of the ten best, do we need to do more tax breaks for retirees?
November 9th, 2010
11:47 am
First, let me acknowledge that republicans can do anything they please in Georgia without fear of losing a significant portion of the electorate. Republicans represent the white majority in Georgia and will dominate state politics for the forseeable future.
While acknowleding this, it is disappointing that republicans see the Lt. Gov as the Lt. Gov, not of Georgia, but of the republican majority in the General Assembly. The republicans, not the voters of Georgia, have changed the responsibilities of the office. If Chip Rogers wants to run state politics (as opposed to state government) , wouldn't it be better for Chip to consider running for state office rather than not leaving the comfort zone of his small electorate?
November 9th, 2010
12:13 pm
Sad to say, but we cannot hope to achieve 2% unemployment in this state. When you look at our population, would you be willing to hire the least qualified 2% or the 2% with the worst work ethic?
November 9th, 2010
12:25 pm
The Republican Senator Coup consisted of seizing the State of North Carolina and South Carolina as the new nation of Georgia……Local Republican Tea Party Rednecks were reported to be up in Arms since Deal has promise them the State of Alabama
November 9th, 2010
12:31 pm
Unemployment numbers do not reflect those who are not actively seeking work, so those that claim we cannot achieve some magical number due to "work ethic" or those people who "only want Government handouts and do not want to work" are incorrect.
However, 2% is an incredibly lofty goal and nearly impossible. 5-7% unemployment in this state within the next 8 years would be victory.
However, the state government is run by people who say that the government can't create jobs, yet quote unemployment figures when those figures benefit them.
November 9th, 2010
12:57 pm
@Cadence and GaBlue
How right you are! The AJC.com caters to the average Georgia voter with the large print headline about Auburn's Cam Newton. Listed further down is the story of the troubled state of banking in this state. And we just elected a govenor who personally contributed to the banking problem. From the article, "Georgia leads the nation in bank failures with 46 since 2008." "Fourteen of the Top 20 Texas ratio (troubled) banks nationally are based in Georgia, …"
The average voter just doesn't get it when it comes to education and wealth redistribution.
November 9th, 2010
1:08 pm
And, what of our former president? The darkest moment of his presidency is not the downed WTC skyscrapers or the suffering caused by a hurricane, but is the comments of a washed up rapper!
It's a good thing our current President, the leader of the free world, has thick enough skin to endure heckling even from a sitting member of Congress and unflattering signs about his ethnicity.
November 9th, 2010
1:10 pm
Why don't you Republicans fess up and admit that the TARP was signed by BUSH not OBAMA! Bush could have vetoed this but instead the opted to sign it and now you want to blame the Democrats. Ignorance is what will take this country down.
And as far as you idiots clamoring about hand outs under the DEMOCRATS..its funny but Bush's war has caused miltiary families to be on food stamps. And its not just one group on welfare you need to check you facts and figures.
Since the nutjobs wanted to voted these idi0ts back into office without a plan, now you know what their plan is by gutting medicare, medicaid and social security..now what? Happy now!
This is what happens when people vote for party instead of who is better for the people..dummies.
November 9th, 2010
1:13 pm
Here we go with the illusions of 2% unemployment. It won't happen as long as you have these large companies wanting to go overseas and all manufacturing jobs being outsourced. The main thing that needs to be worked on is the EDUCATION system for these people are truly escapee from the mental ward.
November 9th, 2010
1:21 pm
Steering clear? Must not be any money there for him to steal. And Snafu, please get yourself some education, your grammer is terrible for someone spouting about how this country is not educated. Thanks.
November 9th, 2010
1:30 pm
Powell stinks! As far as Cagle, he had it coming. No body likes him.
November 9th, 2010
1:56 pm
In Mexiico we don't have the problems, now there a New deal to steal the money from taxpayers..as long as i get my food stamps for 8 kids and money for the house i stasay here.
November 9th, 2010
2:01 pm
November 9th, 2010
11:26 am
Well, td, it looks like Casey Cagle won't be doing much more than Mark Taylor did when the Senate leadership neutered him. And to think about all this talk about Casey running for Governor. Not in our or his life time. His fellow Republicans sank his ship for good.
I would not have supported Cagle in a primary for the same reason I could not support Handel. He does not have a college degree.
November 9th, 2010
3:08 pm
Deal is running away from the conflict?! Sound familiar? Scurry, scurry, like a roach.
November 9th, 2010
3:09 pm
Jose: 8 kids by 10 different women, I guess!
November 9th, 2010
8:16 pm
How exactly did Deal and Williams go to grade school together when there is a 15 yr age difference between the two?
November 9th, 2010
8:34 pm
Marsha Blackburn Voted FOR:
Omnibus Appropriations, Special Education, Global AIDS Initiative, Job Training, Unemployment Benefits, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2004 Foreign Operations Appropriations, U.S.-Singapore Trade, U.S.-Chile Trade, Supplemental Spending for Iraq & Afghanistan, Flood Insurance Reauthorization , Prescription Drug Benefit, Child Nutrition Programs, Surface Transportation, Job Training and Worker Services, Agriculture Appropriations, Foreign Aid, Debt Limit Increase, Fiscal 2005 Omnibus Appropriations, Vocational/Technical Training, Supplemental Appropriations, UN "Reforms." Patriot Act Reauthorization, CAFTA, Katrina Hurricane-relief Appropriations, Head Start Funding, Line-item Rescission, Oman Trade Agreement, Military Tribunals, Electronic Surveillance, Head Start Funding, COPS Funding, Funding the REAL ID Act (National ID), Foreign Intelligence Surveillance, Thought Crimes "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, Peru Free Trade Agreement, Economic Stimulus, Farm Bill (Veto Override), Warrantless Searches, Employee Verification Program, Body Imaging Screening, Patriot Act extention.
Marsha Blackburn Voted AGAINST:
Ban on UN Contributions, eliminate Millennium Challenge Account, WTO Withdrawal, UN Dues Decrease, Defunding the NAIS, Iran Military Operations defunding Iraq Troop Withdrawal, congress authorization of Iran Military Operations, Withdrawing U.S. Soldiers from Afghanistan.
Marsha Blackburn is my Congressman.
See her unconstitutional votes at :
November 10th, 2010
10:44 am
Diehard: It took the elder one of them a L O N G time to get through grade school!
November 10th, 2010
11:17 am
The hate baggers and conservitards were "swept" back into power with no ideas, no humility, no mea culpa, no acknowledgement of thier complicity in driving the economy into the ditch, nothing but abject racism and outright lies… In other words they've learned nothing from the past 10 years, other than "hate makes great"… they are doomed to failure for it, hopefully thier failures won't be too spectacular this go round, as we all pay the price for thier failures, all of us except thier incumbents…
November 10th, 2010
9:31 pm
One thing to always remember: "If you live by the sword, you will die by the sword"…Some of us "don't know when we are whipped at our own game"… Particularly, the old geezers with their moth eaten dirty tricks…Family dynasty in my neck of the woods is slowly coming to a screeching halt…and rightly so..
November 11th, 2010
11:28 am
It is interesting that I see all of this anti Nathan Deal postings, outweighing the pro Deal postings in this and almost every other blog (conservative, liberal, centrists, etc) at almost 2or3 to 1.
Did all of you people vote? Or this another indictment of our modern political system, people (or should I say Sheepople) vote on the last sound byte or local paper headline they heard or saw?
I live in a very rural conservative area of the state, and hardly anyone will own up in voting for Nathan Deal (because at soccer games, school board meetings, church, etc – I ask), yet Deal was elected governor. What's up Georgia?
November 11th, 2010
1:54 pm
A write-in vote, Libertarian vote, or Independent vote would have
been a minority vote or could have caused a runoff. Believe you me
there were a lot of bruised GOPers…that were undecided or didn't vote
at all. The Governor, KH, Newt, and Huckabee helped swing it.
Deal and Cagle better remain cautious because they both have a lot to overcome…They are wise enough to know that they are going to need all of the help they can get from both parties…


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More devs leave Irrational Games ahead of Bioshock Infinite release
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Two key members of the Bioshock Infinite dev team have left to join Microsoft.
AI lead Don Norbury and combat designer Clint Bundrick have taken up posts at the platform holder. A quick read of their update LinkedIn profiles reveals that Norbury is now a senior software engineer and Bundrick is a senior designer.
This is the latest loss Irrational Games has suffered, with art director Nate Wells leaving the company in August of this year. Wells had been at Irrational since 1999.
Bioshock Infinite was originally due to be released this year, but its release was pushed back to February 2013.
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On the heels of Wednesday's soccer post over at The Run of Play, I've just published another soccer column in the Washington Post. This one's part of a back-and-forth that I proposed to their sports editors as a run-up to this Saturday's friendly between FC Barcelona and Manchester United.
Here's an excerpt from "Why you should root for Barcelona:"
It's also worth mentioning that if you want a team that won't embarrass you off the field, Barca's your club. While certain star British players spent the last few years cheating on their wives in increasingly inventive ways (one even sued Twitter to hide the affair), Barcelona is relatively scandal-free. Think of it this way: Wouldn't you feel a little sheepish donning an Albert Haynesworth jersey these days?
The rest is here! If you'd like to know why you should root for Manchester United (a hint: it's NOT because A.I.G. was a long-time sponsor or because of Wayne Rooney's or Ryan Giggs' marital fidelity), the Post's Christian Swezey takes up that Herculean task here.


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MMA Gifs – Miesha Tate vs Julie Kedzie Fight Strikeforce.
Gifs thanks to caposa.
Where's the side kick one??
pretty sick gifs from the womans bout
not only girls sing beter than most man but also they can kick some ass.
Lately girs fights are very competitive and agressive . NOT like Jackson's camp full of f*** that want to win by score and not fighting but scoring.
Long live Diaz brothers.
Add Julie to the list of chicks worth watching on the main card. I think they could have hyped her a lot more after that fight during the post-fight conference but Scott seemed reluctant to talk about her much. Pretty lame, the females could use more stars.
julie has some nice legs
Sweet jesus what a chin.
Does anyone know if Kedzie hyper-extended or flat out broke that arm?
Should have fingered her in the 2nd round.
hahahahaha zakil
@steven harper, Kedzie is a Jackson fighter.
@flyingfish420 Also Diego Sanchez but he come to fight
both are extremely hot
Julie Kedzie with some improved BJJ/grappling intuition could be dangerous
Nice f*cking FIGHT ladies, thanks for the fireworks.


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General Music - Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Course Descriptions
Students in all grade levels will learn musicianship and music through a worship-based curriculum that emphasizes worship and praise in all aspects of music. All grade levels are taught according to the National Standards for Music Education. Students learn respective levels of music theory, composition, listening and aural distinction, music history and musicianship while realizing their gift of music and giving that gift back to God through worship. There is a Q & A section at the end of this page.
The following are general curriculum points per grade level:
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - There is a focus on music and movement in these classes. Students learn to love music and learn how it works in their daily lives. Learned skills include pitch and rhythm recognition, steady beat, beat motions, moving to a steady beat, instrument exploration, the four types of voices (singing, speaking, shouting and whispering) and the difference between music opposites (fast and slow, high and low, etc.). The curriculum used is "First Steps in Music" by John Fierebend.
First Grade - This is a continuation of "First Steps in Music" with an emphasis on more intricate rhythms and beat. Students learn call and response songs and simple songs that reflect what is being learned. First grade students also make instruments and apply their knowledge through the instruments they play. These students begin to learn the basics of music theory and notation including the staff, rests and notes. They compose through improvisation of song.
Second Grade - This is the final stage of "First Steps in Music" where students learn how to recognize steady beat, learn to apply steady beat, and learn even greater rhythm combinations. They begin singing songs in canon (round) form and apply them with instruments. They explore the different instrument families and are able to hear, see and play different instruments from the four families: brass, woodwind, string and percussion. These students learn more music theory aurally and visually including the staff, specific rests and notes, and high and low. Their compositions are done through improvisation as well as within the group.
Third Grade - These students have the opportunity for Orff Instrument training. This special training involves the playing of percussion instruments such as xylophones, other mallet percussion, and drums. The students learn an elevated level of music theory including the parts of the staff, specific notes and rests, as well as time signature. They spend time composing group pieces in class as well as notating music on their own. Students begin singing two-part harmony music.
Fourth Grade - Class focuses on musical and performance skills. Students are taught to read music, use musical terms, play recorders and express themselves on stage, musically and dramatically. Students have two musical performances a year and occasional "mini" performances are given for parents and the community. The major units taught are: following instructions, singing, movement, worship & prayer/praise, cooperation, rhythm recognition and creation, note values & recognition, musical terms, reading music, playing the recorder, musical theater and performance. Recorders are introduced in fourth grade, allowing for an application of learned theory techniques and concepts. Students go through "Recorder Karate", an achievement-based recorder curriculum where students earn "belts" for their achievements in playing the recorder. Students compose their own recorder music. Students sing two-part music while learning to read a choral music score.
Fifth Grade -This course includes an elevated level of music theory, music history, music awareness, and includes an integration of world music. Often, the music produced and composed by the students includes music from a specific region around the world, such as Africa, Latin America, or Europe. The music performed is often composed by the students after being given criteria for the music development and composition. Students are asked to develop their aural distinction of music through listening to different genres of music and reporting on what they heard. Students sing in two and sometimes three-part harmonies. Concerts provide students with opportunities to demonstrate learned skills and artistic development.
Sixth Grade -This course includes an elevated level of music theory, music history, music awareness, and includes an integration of world music. Often, the music produced and composed by the students includes music from a specific region around the world, such as Africa, Latin America, or Europe. The music performed is often composed by the students after being given criteria for the music development and composition. Students are asked to develop their aural distinction of music through listening to different genres of music and reporting on what they heard. Students sing in two and sometimes three-part harmonies. Concerts provide students with opportunities to demonstrate learned skills and artistic development. Rehearsals expose students to basic music notation, different styles of music worldwide, basic music history, form and content, basic music theory and terminology. Concerts provide students with opportunities to demonstrate learned skills and artistic development.
Required Performances
Christmas Concert
Spring Concert
Christmas Concert
Spring Concert
Application of Learned Music and Techniques
Students will be presented with new music and musical techniques for playing each quarter. The student will apply these techniques to the music as well as learning the pitches, rhythms, and styles of the music. Techniques will include posture, breathing, articulation, blending, tone, and others as needed.
Books and Materials
Students will be presented with different music concepts throughout the year. Most will involve hands-on approaches to music through playing music. All instruments will either be made by the student or provided for in-class use by Horizon.
Grading Policies
A daily grade will consist of each student's participation, attitude and behavior in class. Since music is a process/creation class, students are not graded on the finished product: their musical capacities. Students are graded based on their participation and heart in class rather than bring graded on how well they perform, sing, or play an instrument.
Students are expected to participate in class rehearsals. The student is part of a very important ensemble with their class. EVERY concert will be considered mandatory. If you have a personal matter that arises and you cannot attend, PRIOR arrangements must be made with Mrs. Sullivan as a courtesy. We must act as a "team" and when one "player" is missing, the team does not play as well.
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Questions and Answers
When does each class meet?
Each class meets twice a week for 30-45 minutes. Specific times can be found out by contacting the school office or Mrs. Sullivan. Note: Class times are subject to change.
Does Horizon provide the instruments to play?
For most classes, Horizon provides the instruments. In some instances, the students make their own instruments. In that case, you may be asked to provide some household items to make them with. For fourth grade, students are provided with recorders to play, but an option is given to purchase a recorder to keep at home.
Are there concerts that my child will participate in?
Yes. There are two main performances throughout the school year. Attendance of these concerts is considered mandatory and the dates are set by the beginning of the school year. Rarely, special concerts are added and, depending on the notification given, attendance may be optional. We like to give the students adequate opportunities to apply the things they are learning in class as well as be able to bless an audience with the talents God has given them. Generally, there is a concert in December and a final concert just before the end of the school year.
How do I sign my child up?
Music is a mandatory class for all elementary students. There is no need to sign up for the class. Home school students who wish to join will need to sign up in the school office.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Refreshments and Networking at 8:00; Workshop to being promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Anita Gorman Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Lara Shopp, KC Chamber at firstname.lastname@example.com
USGBC Central Plains Chapter and the Kansas City Energy Project invite you to a one-hour workshop on building Energy Audits. This workshop will provide attendees with the critical elements needed to assess your building's performance. It will answer the question, "What do I do now that I have benchmarked my building?" This is a workshop you will not want to miss. Led by expert Dustin Schafer, Vice President in charge of Technical Standards for Henderson Engineers, he will explain the industry standard definitions of commercial grade energy audits, and focus specifically on describing the different offerings available at each level of service. You should leave this presentation equipped with an understanding of the auditing process, and more importantly, equipped with the knowledge that you need to evaluate proposals from service providers.
Dustin Schafer, Henderson Engineers
Dustin Schafer, PE, LEED® AP BD+C, CEM, is a licensed mechanical engineer and a certified energy manager with a background engineering design, sustainable and ecological design and project management. He contributes across a wide range of project disciplines including mechanical, architectural, electrical, controls and construction. Dustin takes a holistic view of facility design to meet the client's budgetary and scheduling goals while maintaining an eye towards reducing total energy use as well as installed and operating costs. Dustin began his career as a process engineer in the biopharmaceutical industry after graduating with a degree in architectural engineering in 1999. He has been with Henderson Engineers since 2008 and serves as Principal-in-Charge of Technical Standards.
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America is coming to Kansas City at the Burns & McDonnell Auditorium on September 6.
Central Plains Chapter invites you to view an amazing series of films with themes relating to the natural environment. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival works with environmentally conscious groups across the country to host tour venues as a way to outreach into their communities and bring together a diverse audience. The goal is to use film to inspire activism. We hope to use the festival to increase a better community understanding of the connection we share with the planet and our roles as stewards to keep it healthy for future generations.
There are approximately 120 minutes of film mixed with speeches from local thought leaders during the event. There will be time before, during intermission and after the event for dialogue and socialization. Beverages, light food and popcorn will be available. Get your tickets today for what promises to be a wonderful night of thought provoking film, activism, and inspiring dialogue!
Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Burns & McDonnell Auditorium
9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO
$15 for adult; $6 for students
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Be blue. Be green. Be Royal! Join USGBC Central Plains for a fun-filled Royals game at Kauffman Stadium. We'll be supporting "Water Awareness Night" presented by Grundfos, so come early to learn more about water conservation.
It's Buck Night! (hot dogs, small soda products and peanuts are just $1.00)
Fireworks Friday (stay after the game for a fun fireworks show!)
Tickets are $17.00 per person. Friends and family welcome!
Questions? Email email@example.com
Register Now
The USGBC Central Plains Chapter is now accepting education program proposals for the 2014 Continuing Education Blitz (aka Procrastinator's Day!)
Event Date: Thursday October 2nd
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center KC
Please read the below attachments for the program submittal process and forms.
2014 Call for Education Proposals
Education Proposal Form
Registration for the 2nd Annual BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland Expo and Conference is now open at www.buildingchicagoexpo.com
BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland is a major conference and trade expo serving architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, real estate developers, government officials and community organizations in the Midwest. It is produced by Building Design+Construction and Scranton Gillette Communications/SGC Horizon, in conjunction with USGBC-Illinois, the Greening the Heartland Committee, AIA Chicago, the Chicagoland /Chamber of Commerce, and the Building Alliance (AGC)
The three-day event will be held September 29-October 1, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, North America's largest LEED Gold Certified hotel, and will feature product exhibits. The conference will present a full slate of education sessions, workshops and keynotes, with all sessions offering AIA and GBCI credits.
The inaugural event in 2013 featured more than 70 accredited education courses and 40 exhibitors, and drew more than 600 attendees, including top-tier management from well-known companies and facilities, including: University of Chicago, Pepper Construction, DuPont, Federal Reserve of Chicago, Commonwealth Edison, Turner Construction, Harpo Studios, Crate & Barrel, St. Anthony Hospital, Hyatt Hotels, State of Iowa Department of Corrections, Walsh Construction, City of Southfield, MI, and Skidmore, Owings & Merill.
For attendees or exhibitors to register and view more information on conference seminars, visit www.buildingchicagoexpo.com; or contact Harry Urban at firstname.lastname@example.com; 847.954.7928.
A big thank you to Pratt Industries and Historic Green for executing another successful Earth Day Work Day at the Benton Community Garden. With their help, the garden is ready for the next season of community beauty and engagement!
The Residential Green committee focuses on the answer to that question, and how to spread the word to the broader community of building professionals and homeowners in our region. We invite you to be part of this team and get involved today!
Goals and Action Items:
· Find ways to bring greater awareness and buy-in of better building practices to promote efficiency, health, affordability and comfort to other building professionals in the area.
· Locate and / or execute outreach to homeowners on sustainability in remodeling and why it should matter to them.
· Bring broader awareness to real estate professionals; target MLS as a way to modify existing information in the system as a tool to promote awareness among homebuyers.
These are just three goals the Residential Homes Committee is aiming to achieve. Although the Central Plains Chapter region is broad, our goal is to promote green building practices - through weatherization and product choices of low-embodied energy - within the Kansas City area first.
The team is seeking new volunteers. If you're one of the following and passionate about Green Homes, please inquire today about how to get involved.
· Builders
· Real Estate professionals
· Sustainable building practice consultants
· Green product manufactures reps and dealers
· Corporate sustainable program managers
· Civil Environmental program managers
· Energy efficient program managers at utilities and other non for profit's.
· Interested parties/ homeowners
If the Central Plains Chapter is going to attack sustainability completely, it will take enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to clearly define and act on the goals. Residential buildings account for almost as much as commercial in energy use - each 20% of the US' total energy consumption. It's time to get to work!
To learn more about this team, contact Perry Quick and Mary English.
Join Central Plains Chapter for this unique presentation by guest speaker Ryan Manies with Polsinelli. Guests will gain a better understanding of the legal ramifications of sustainable project contracts, specifically on minimizing the architect and engineer's liability associated with LEED certification on projects.
Ryan Manies, Polsinelli
Monday, May 19
5:15-6:00 p.m. - Registration & Networking
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Presentation
7:00-7:30 p.m. - Office Tour
Polsinelli's KC Office
900 W. 48th Place, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO
Member: $10
Non-member: $15
Student: $7
Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Visit www.usgbccentralplains.org/LEEDigation to learn more about our featured speaker.
Join us in Hutchinson as Ed Clampitt takes us on a tour of the Siemens wind turbine nacelle assembly facility that opened in 2010. This facility assembles nacelles and hubs for the company's 2.3-MW and 3.0-MW wind power turbines. The nacelle is the structure atop of a wind turbine tower that houses the components converting the blades' rotation into electricity, including the gearbox, the drive train and the control electronics. The hub is a solid steel casting where the three blades attach. Once these components are assembled, they are shipped directly to the wind farm to be assembled with the remaining turbine components. This facility also assembles the site parts kits, which include parts and pieces that are needed at each site during the erection of the finished turbine.
This 300,000-square-foot factory has been awarded LEED Gold Certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use, as well as its incorporation of a variety of other sustainable strategies, making it the first building in Kansas to receive this rating. The sustainable features of the building will be discussed, along with the process for producing the wind turbine components.
To learn more about Siemens Wind Power, visit Siemens USA.
Saturday, May 17 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Siemens Nacelle Assembly Facility
1000 Commerce St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Member: $5.00
Non-member: $5.00
Student: $5.00
Lunch will not be provided at this event, but individuals are welcome to meet at the Carriage Crossing in Yoder following the tour.
Carpools will leave the south parking lot of the Sedgwick County Park at 8:00 a.m. Donuts and coffee will be provided! If you are interested in getting a ride or are willing to drive please email Tom Nelson at email@example.com.
You're invited to attend an event on Association's Trends Regarding High Performance Operations on May 7, hosted by the Built Environment Partners (BEP).
The BEP is a collaboration and partnership of the local chapters or regional representatives of ASHRAE, BOMA, CoreNet, IFMA, IIDA, EPA and USGBC.
Wednesday, May 7
(Held in conjunction with the KC Commercial Real Estate Expo.)
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211
Registration will open soon, so please Save the Date now.
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Education Track 1
Does Your Building's Environment Matter?
Human Health & Productivity in the Workplace
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
International/National Association President's Round Table
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Education Track 2
Kansas City's Involvement in the City Energy Project
Visit http://www.bnim.com/images/BEP/index.html
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Just because folks can be quick to say something, doesn't necessarily mean you have to be just as quick to buy into it. THINK SMART.
Everyone usually dreads Monday's, but they're actually not THAT bad! Just because I'm tired doesn't mean it's a bad Monday. Your days are what you make of them (: So make your day a great day!
She said there was no way to fix it or to cover her scars,
Then one day a guy came along and probably could help her start,
He was sincere, made her believe it was safe for her to trust again,
Before long she was cool with giving hugs to him,
Knew that it was right, cause something was wrong,
The alarms in her mind didn't tell her he didn't belong,
There was no………..
Intruder Alert - Lupe Fiasco
"All I care about is money, and the city that I'm from. Imma sip until I feel it, imma smoke it 'til it's done. I don't really give a fuck and my excuse is that I'm young. And I'm only getting older, somebody shoulda told ya: I'm on one."
Sometimes, you realize the very folks you indeed thought you could trust, you actually can not. You live and you learn. Take what you've learned and apply it in the future.


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New Five Finger Death Punch CD In Stores Today [VIDEO]
The (first) new FFDP is out today!
The (first) new FFDP is out today!
Trivium hasn't released any new music since 2011's In Waves, which I thought was a pretty good, but different sounding album for them. I like the first albums Ember to Inferno and Ascendancy, I loved The Crusade, didn't really listen to Shogun that much, but In Waves grabbed me. There are some really good songs on there, "Dusk Dismantled", "Watch the World Burn", "Black" and "Built to Fall" are all fantastic songs.
Metallicas' movie comes out in a couple of months and so does the soundtrack!!
Earlier this year, Alter Bridge announced that they had begun work on their fourth studio album, and now the band is offering up all the juicy details surrounding their upcoming release. The 13-song disc, titled 'Fortress,' will make its debut on Oct. 8.
Is the video as bad as we all assume? Or at least I assume it is?
They've finished it and will be releasing it in a couple of months!
Headlines are cooler when you use words twice, twice!!
Granted ... for Zombie ... this isn't exactly news but this time, he's filming himself!
Last week, we got the new track from Pearl Jam ... now we get to see 'em do it live!
It's here .......
Conan rocked his show this week!
Filter are back in action and working on a new vid!!


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Think again if you want to build a business
What's the point?
Sure, you can buy bulk fans and followers but that's all there is. You will pride yourself with the enormous number of accounts (!) following your timeline but how many of them will ever read a line you write. What are the odds that any of them will reply to one of your posts, share it with their friends, talk about your business or buy one of your products? Close to zero.
You can invest a lot of your time into writing unique content and then sharing it on your social media accounts. But then you might be disappointed to discover your paid fans or followers have no interest in what you've spent hours working on. Genius!
If you're paying money for a person, you know that that person is not really interested in your business. They will NEVER visit your website, recommend you to their friends or try your services. They are just there because you paid them to be.
Connect with people that are interested
Try to find those people who are genuinely interested in what you have to offer and treasure the ones who already prove that they care. Make the effort to connect to as many people as you possibly can and ensure that they're keeping an eye on you. Share original content, ask people questions, listen to them and then talk. When you buy people, you only get to talk because no one is actually listening.
How to find them
Finding people that are interested in your brand is easy if you are able to create a unique experience that they can't find anywhere else. Consider running contests to show appreciation to the ones that are already your fans. They will spread the word and other users will want to be part of your community.
A contest is a perfect approach to building exposure and getting people to talk about you. However, make sure the contest is targeted because if you offer a free iPhone in exchange for a Like, you might find that you're home alone once the contest is over. Instead, offer them an experience that they want to be part of.
If you start your social media journey by buying people, you will get no results and end up wondering what's the big fuss. On the other hand, you can attract those interested people by:
- Publishing original content
- Running contents that require them to get involved other than clicking a Like button
- Interact with them on different topics
- Ask questions
- Get to know them online
- Organise events to meet them offline
All you have to do it get them to want to be your fans or followers. When you're building a brand with a playful and interesting personality, people will definitely want to at least stop by and say hello. Now that the ball is in your court, engage them and get the conversation going.