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I *do* dailies. I've had enough gold to buy a chopper, the vendor mammoth, the other three passenger mammoth, get the hundred mount achievement, and buy enough primordial saronite without wasting my frost badges on it to get a piece of ilevel 264 crafted gear, as well as many of the rare in-game drop pets such as the Hyacinth Macaw. I don't chain run heroics all day either, far from it. I have a child, I have limited play time, I usually run one instance a night and raid lightly on weekends. I get upset with the fact that the people needing on BOEs are usually liars, they don't use them, they turn around and sell them or funnel them off to an alt or guildie. Why should they need roll on them for those reasons but expect no one else to? By that logic, everyone should need roll the BOEs. In fact, we might start making that part of our guild-majority runs, thanks for the idea. I'm tired of people who feel entitled to BOE gear simply because it drops when everyone has an equal chance to use it somehow.
The reverse logic is also true. If it's such an upgrade for you, why wouldn't you go to the auction house and pay the 10-50g for it? That's certainly more expedient than hoping something will drop. There's also a lot of Ulduar and TOC crafted gear that's better than many of the BOEs that drop.
Don't forget the mother of all BOE drops, the Battered Hilt, which is worth a lot more than 10-50g. There were several people on my server who ninja'd it and then auctioned it off, under the premise they were going to actually use the weapon. Or, any of the ICC BOE drops. There are several I'd love to get my hands on, like the Ring of Rotting Sinew, but I wouldn't dream of need rolling on that, and most raids wouldn't even give someone the chance because it would already be on master loot and up for roll by the general raid. I've never been in a raid where BOE dropped and need rolling was allowed. I prefer a standard policy when it comes to that stuff, because the people pulling it on low-end items that aren't worth much in heroics are the ones who will try and do it on high-end items in a raid.


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At home I contemplate about buying a $90 Norse Project 5-panel hat whereas in Vietnam I eat 3 meals a day for as little as $6 and people often make less than $60 a month. Travel really puts things into perspective.

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It's been a while since I last wrote on this blog and it's been a hectic few weeks. My sister and her husband are just about to have their first baby so it was time for my wife and I to go shopping this weekend and buy some gear for the expectant couple. We were quite lucky as they gave us a list of items that they wanted (she is quite organised my sister) and this included all the baby gadgets and nursery accessories.
We wanted to spend a reasonable amount of money so picked the baby monitor of the list. I remember buying a baby monitor when our children were younger (about 10 years ago) and I seem to recall you had a reasonable choice but features, etc were fairly limited. In fact the only feature was being able to hear your baby!
Well things (and technology) have certainly changed! I thought I better do some research before setting off (I like to plan) so I searched on website such as Mothercare and Baby Monitor Centre (http://www.babymonitorcentre.com) an well, what a shock. You can get all sorts these days! Video baby monitors looked pretty amazing. I love the fact that a lot of them allowed you to actually adjust the camera position in the baby's room. Lots of models even told you the temperature in the room. How things have changed.
In the end (and in case you are interested) we settled on the Motorola MBP36 which had some great reviews and came out as the best baby monitor on many review sites.


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There have been rumors for awhile now that the Vikings would be tweaking their logo and uniforms for the 2013 season. On Thursday we got our first look at some of the changes to the logo. Season ticket holders got the first glimpse, and now the rest of us peasants get to see it too thanks to Vikings.com. And here it is, the new logo. Um, the new one is on the right in case you're wondering:
Vikings.com refers to the enhancements as "subtle." That would be the right word. The new logo is a little bolder and sharper. Note how the shadow of the cheek no longer connects to the mustache. Note the different shading on the horns. Note…
Oh screw, it's the same damn logo. Basically.
According to Vikings.com, we'll see both versions of the logo during the "transition period." Logos have transition periods now?
And here's a little teaser about future changes. "We are looking forward to many exciting changes for our team and fans in the next few years, leading up to the opening of our new stadium. These logo enhancements are just the beginning…"
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I already pre-ordered two, ain't no thang I just do what I do.
LOL, i wonder how many people are actually going to buy it
WTF man that's fking crazy why waste all the money on that when you can buy a car with dat money buy fake dimonds it look the same
Without the case it looks prettier lol
WORD! this will match my diamond covered toilet seat! we all know that the best iPhone/iPad time is when we're taking care of biznass!!
to make your expensive picture frame even more expensive
Solider Boy would probably buy one to match his lamborgini diamond necklace. Lol
Perfect accessory to wear it around my neck. That little midget wears a clock i got ipad son
I sent them an email requesting an"evaluation" unit.
No reply... yet. LOL
I wouldn't get this even if I was a billionaire. It uglifies the iPad, and the iPad isn't real sexy to begin with.
I want one! Mom, can I borrow 20k?
Diamond case...lame.
I bet Paris already ordered hers. Correction, I bet paris' assistant already ordered one for her
whoever gets this is a buffoon....seriously...even rich people wouldnt get this....this is like hood shizz but rich hood lmao lame *** people just wanna put diamonds on anything and show it to poor people
rich people dont see this and go "oh i want this"...poor people do...this is just a way to mock the poor lol...im poor..


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The wedding scene is going to go on for a while. And then when its over the chapter after it is going to be a sex scene.
"Hi" I mouthed to him.
"Hi" He mouthed back.
"You look amazing." He said.
"Thanks so do you." I said, and it was true. He wore a black and silver pinstriped jacket with a silver tie. His boots were a silver and his pants were just black. What a stunning man. There was someone standing between up, I had no clue who it was. He began to speak about love, and how we had love at first sight, and how the wedding was on such short notice. Including other things, I wasn't really listening though.
"Psst." I looked to Gerard who was trying to get my attention.
"What?" I mouthed.
"You still nervous?" He asked. It was hard to read his lips because of his Jersey drawl.
"Little." I replied letting my head hang and my eyes watch the floor. The man between Mikey and me cleared his throat and glared over his glasses at me.
"Sorry." I whispered. Mikey took my hand.
"There's no need to be nervous." Mikey smiled squeezing lightly at my hand.
"Okay. Continue." I said to the man, he nodded and continued to speak. I disregarded most of what he said, then he said it.
"You may now kiss the bride." The man smiled as motioned to Mikey. He gently puled the veil out of my face and pushed our lips together. In that one kiss I felt all the love of our relationship. He puled away with a smile on his face.
"I love you... Marissa Way." Mikey said as he squeezed my hand tighter in his.
"Can I keep my last name too?" I asked looking up at him with excitement.
"Marissa Sorrentino-Way... Sure, if you like, because you have a nice last name." Mikey said as we walked back down the isle hand in hand. Time for the party, reception, or whatever the proper name is for it. Behind where Mikey and I got married was a long table. Mikey and I sat in the middle, Corinna and Seggie sat on the other side of Mikey, and Gerard, Ray, and Frank sat on my other side. Corinna stood up with her wine glass in hand.
"It's time for the toasts! Let me explain how this works. I will say something, and then the best man will say something, then anyone else who wants to say something can. Finally the bride and groom will say a couple things to each other. Get it? Got it? Good! Great!" Corinna nodded and set her glass onto the table.
"Finally little sister, you found love. Mine came a little early, but yours is here now too. Now I have apple juice in my glass but you can drink and enjoy your wine and champagne. I'm so proud of you, really you guys are perfect for each other. Honestly, there is no one better for you than Mikey Way. You used to fantasize about him all the time. Good luck Marissa. Oh and Mikey, you're going to have your hands full with this one." Corinna laughed. She took her seat and flashed me a happy smile.
"My turn." Gerard declared as he stood up and cleared his throat. This was going to be good.


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Lloyd Schwartz on Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute:
It's a good young cast, except for Amy Carson in the role of Pamina. Carson makes a very pretty, almost pre-Raphaelite heroine. But this is one of the most radiantly beautiful soprano roles ever written, and Carson's singing voice is pinched and so often off pitch, it's painful. On the other hand, the best-known singer in the film, the celebrated bass René Pape, a famous Sarastro, sings this role magnificently, with the profoundest dignity and warmth.


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Villa | 5 bedrooms | sleeps 10
|Key Info
The big outdoor swimming pool with whirlpool has a surface of 55 m2.
The villa has a spacious garage with 3 parking lots. In the garden (1700 m2) there is a covered terrace with a kitchen and a barbecue area where you can enjoy preparing delicious meals and spice them with aromatic herbs from the garden that surrounds it. Or you can relax in the evening playing table soccer or drinking a glass of excellent local wine.
Driving distance to the sea is 10 minutes.
In the immediate vicinity during the year are held famous international cultural, sporting and gastronomic events. Some of them are: the Chamber Theatre Festival "Golden Lion" in Umag, the Jazz Festival "Jazz is back BP" in the medieval town Grožnjan, the "Pula Film Festival", the "Motovun Film Festival" in the picturesque town of Motovun, the wine expo "Vinistra" in Pore?, the "Truffle Days" in the truffle capital - Livade, the bike race through Istria and the ATP tennis tournament in Umag.
Nearby there are several excellent Istrian wine and extra virgin olive oil producers where you can taste and buy high quality products winning numerous awards on national and international exhibitions. Within a few kilometers there are also some famous Istrian taverns and restaurants that offer typical Mediterranean and local Istrian cuisine.
Bike trails are everywhere around, and golf lovers can enjoy at the "Golf Club Adriatic" golf course , which is distant just 15 minutes by car.
We will be happy to provide all our guests with all the necessary information and suggestions in order to give them the possibility to have a perfect vacation and experience the beauties of Istria. You will surely enjoy!
|Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Umag 7 km
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|3 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Pula 70 km, Nearest railway: Koper 35 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Pool or snooker table, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 2 Family bathrooms and 2 Shower rooms
|1 Sofa beds, Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seats for 12, Lounge seats for 10
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Secure parking
|Further details indoors
The villa consists of 2 separate housing units containing 5 bedrooms, 2 fully fitted kitchen with dining and living room, 4 bathrooms and 2 toilets.This modern decorated villa with elegant and spacious interiors is fully air conditioned, SAT-TV and wireless internet equipped.
Equipment provided: 3 fridges, a microwave oven, 3 gas/electric cookers, 2 coffee brewers, 3 dish washers, 4 safe deposit boxes, a laundry with washing machine, hi-fi, DVD player
The Istria region
The Adriatic below the Alps, central Europe's closest Mediterranean. This miniature heart-shaped world and the largest peninsula of the Adriatic Sea lies on the 45th parallel emphasizing its idyllic geographical position with perfectly arranged seasons - lush greenery springs, colourful autumns, pleasant summers and mild winters...
Istria is indeed a feast for the eyes. Its streams flow to the sea through deep valleys and gullies which bring to mind the ancient local myths about giants. Rolling hills overlook the fields and valleys with little towns perched on the peaks, recalling some old paintings. The view is splendid: white-topped mountains, lush wheat fields, plateaux, valleys, vineyards and olive groves on hillsides, and, finally the sea.
As you get to know Istria you will notice more and more enchanting details: church facades and portals, tiny village alleyways with their specific architectural touches, the babble of a stream, the blossoming cherries. Everything is warm–hearted and friendly here: nature, towns and people.
Life along the coasts of Istria has always been closely linked to the sea. Seafarers found shelter in the coves' embrace, fishermen respected such mysterious wide open spaces throughout their entire life, travellers discovered new loves in its harbours. And they will all agree on one thing - the beauty of the Istrian landscape has enchanted many a traveller convincing him to stay and have a new start…
But there is also another Istria, a hidden Istria, whose treasures are also worth exploring - the inland heart of Istria, green Istria, a land between dreams and reality, a land of beauty and peace of history and clean, unspoiled nature. Its towns and its people will bid you welcome and let you share in their spirit and the times long gone.
In the immediate vicinity during the year are held famous international cultural, sporting and gastronomic events. Some of them are: the Chamber Theatre Festival "Golden Lion" in Umag, the Jazz Festival "Jazz is back BP" in the medieval town Grožnjan, the "Pula Film Festival", the "Motovun Film Festival" in the picturesque town of Motovun, the wine expo "Vinistra" in Pore?, the "Truffle Days" in the truffle capital - Livade, the bike race through Istria and the ATP tennis tournament in Umag.
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150 Favorite Songs, #146: She's An Angel, They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants' third studio album was Flood, a masterpiece from beginning to end. It came out in 1990, when I was eight. If I remember correctly, my mom heard it on NPR, bought the cassette, and I promptly claimed it as an eternal favorite. I brought Particle Man to a third grade P.E. class where everyone was supposed to bring their favorite dance song. Of course, everyone else brought, like, New Kids On The Block, and (of course) no one danced to Particle Man (because 1. who are They Might Be Giants?! 2. I was a weirdo and 3. even I have no idea why I thought anyone could dance to that song), so my teacher thought I was fucking with her and made me dance to it by myself.
It was a few years later when I went to go see my first show ever — a double whammy of geekiness because it was They Might Be Giants AND I went with my D.C. dialup "internet" friends from the BBS I frequented, International House of Kumquats. When I went to the show, I'm pretty sure I was still wearing out my copy of Flood and had barely scratched the surface of earlier and later TMBG. But hearing songs like Ana Ng live convinced me that I needed to dive headfirst into the entire discography of my then favorite band.
So I did, and She's An Angel became my favorite song of the entire TMBG oeuvre pretty much as soon as I heard it. This song summarizes everything great about this band: Yes, it's funny, quirky, and surreal. It's also poignant, self-effacing, and romantic. TMBG actually does bittersweet love songs very well — on Flood, there's Lucky Ball and Chain, an uptempo diddy about a long-suffering wife walking out and leaving her husband realizing how much he took her for granted. That song is cute on a casual listen; if you focus on the words it may actually make you cry.
She's An Angel is another hard-hitter from a band that most people think just sings songs for kids. She's An Angel is Side A Track 1 for a mix tape I've been building in my head for a decade that's comprised of all the songs I ever wished were written by/about/for me. She's An Angel is one of the most romantic songs my thirteen-year-old self had ever heard, and it's also one of the most romantic songs my thirty-year-old self has ever heard.
The story of the song is: Boy meets girl at a dog show. Boy and girl fall in love at first sight. Boy and girl "race up and down the sidewalk twenty thousand million times." Boy realizes girl is an actual angel. Like, a real angel. Boy panics. "These things happen to other people. They don't happen at all, in fact." Boy tries to visit God to talk about it. God is too busy. "When you're following an angel does it mean you have to throw your body off a building?"
If anyone ever wants to call in to the radio station and dedicate it to me, I will marry them on. the. spot.
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Morning briefing 10.3.12: final 2012 edition
October, 3, 2012
By Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com
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R.A. Dickey experienced pain Tuesday from an abdominal muscle tear that he originally suffered in April. He will require Oct. 18 surgery.
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New Rochelle's Tom Koehler makes his first major league start in Game No. 162, against the Mets.
New Rochelle's Tom Koehler makes his first major league start in Game No. 162, against the Mets.
Before the game, Sandy Alderson plans to give a state-of-the-team address to Mets beat writers.
Wednesday's news reports:
• Read more about Dickey's upcoming surgery in the Post, Star-Ledger, Daily News, Newsday and Record.
• Team sources gave insights to ESPNNewYork.com about the Mets' 2013 roster composition. In the news story, a team executive expresses optimism David Wright will remain a Met long term, then become an ambassador for the organization, akin to the role Tom Seaver currently holds. An official would not rule out trading Dickey. The blog entry handles expected maneuvers with less sizzle: It is unlikely Jon Rauch and Ramon Ramirez are re-signed. Andres Torres and Mike Pelfrey are expected to be non-tendered. The Mets would welcome back free-agent-to-be Scott Hairston, but believe he may get a two-year deal elsewhere and depart. The Mets would like to upgrade over Kelly Shoppach, but the price may be right for a return when all is said and done. Ronny Cedeno likely will first look for a starting shortstop job elsewhere.
• Mike Puma in the Post catches up with Jose Reyes, who:
- Believes the Mets will re-sign his ex-teammate Wright. "He has been the face of the franchise for a long time," Reyes said.
- Now understands the Mets letting him go. "When I was a free agent, they were in a tough situation money-wise."
- Offers no regrets about signing with the Marlins, who finish in last place, having conducted another fire sale. "When I left the Mets, I knew I was going to a better situation. The team we put together on the field was a very good team to compete in our division, but it didn't happen that way. Nobody thought we were going to be behind the New York Mets at this point. ... I'm happy where I'm at. They treat me good here. We still have a lot of good pieces here. We just need to put it together on a consistent basis. This year we had only one good month, May. We need to put that on a consistent basis, we want to compete."
Reyes, by the way, enters the season finale having played in 159 of the Marlins' 161 games. He had not reached that total since appearing in 159 games in 2008 and 160 games in 2007.
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Adam Greenberg struck out on three pitches against R.A. Dickey.
Adam Greenberg struck out on three pitches against R.A. Dickey.
"I wanted him to have his moment. For sure, I tried to give him as much time as I felt like I could before I got on the rubber," the knuckleballer said. "I think the story far transcends the result of the at-bat. Just like I said before, that was important -- for him and me, I think -- for me to treat him like a big leaguer." Read more in the Miami Herald, Times, Newsday and Star-Ledger.
• Jordany Valdespin will play second base in winter ball at the Mets' request, suggesting outfield is not in his immediate future with the organization. Jeurys Familia actually will serve as a starter, which is his Dominican winter-league club's preference.
TRIVIA: Tuesday's answer: Marlins Park displaced Nationals Park as the most poorly attended first-year facility in MLB since 2001.
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this all show and indicate that this time clearly need precaution for the earthquake(my theory)
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2004 Indonesia earthquake 20041226 M9.1
2005 Indonesia earthquake 20050329 M8.4
Indonesia earthquake 20070912.13-M 8.1-8.5
Japan fukushima 20110314 Mexico gulf 2012320 etna erupts
Etna erupts 20120412 Magnemeter hits -500 20120405 20120407
and this time 0903 so 0912 is range for prepare some.
my theory is clear.
so back-arc basin earthquake is easier than outer rise earthquake by reflect of sun flare. so, strong sun flare cause outer rise earthquake sometimes.because of subducting litosphere tempare change by magnetic reflection of sun flare, it cause easy outer rise earthquake.( possibility) actually magnetic variations hit -500 in Haarp magnetometer, then app. a week later on, melting to outer rise earthquake. this paticular case is really rare case. usual earthquake magnetic variations is within -250 +250 range mostly. so it depends on scale of sun flare explotion.
this is not theory but fact I believe.
THE SUMMARY in Youtube
Direct Link in THE ANGELEST
signal of sun flare in this time
comparison between Fukushima disaster and this time
comparison between the other earthquake and this time
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P.J. Carlesimo sees Phil Jackson pursuing his Nets coaching job
Brooklyn, NY, United States (4E Sports) – Phil Jackson announced that he has no intention of coaching again. But Brooklyn Nets interim coach P.J. Carlesimo doesn't believe him.
"It's not," Carlesimo responded when asked if Jackson's remark at SheridanHoops.com was re-assuring.
"I don't believe Phil, anyhow. I've known Phil too long," he added.
Jackson, an 11-time NBA coaching champion, has been mentioned as the top target to coach the Brooklyn Nets.
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Coaching a team in New York City with a playoff-caliber roster might be intriguing to Jackson, who was once a stellar defender with the Knicks.
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The Watoto Children's Choir will give a Concert of Hope at 6:30 p.m. in St. Andrew's Hall on Friday, February 8. There is no cost for the concert, but a love gift offering will be received. Because space is limited, tickets are required and are available in the Welcome Center on Sundays or in the church office during regular workday hours. You may also contact Mallory Sides, 706.262.8827, to reserve a seat.
With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance—an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm—the globally acclaimed Watoto Children's Choir has traveled internationally since 1994 as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children's Villages where they receive the care and nurture they need to grow up as productive citizens of their country.
"Through the choir's Concert of Hope, we share a message of transformation by telling the story of Africa's rescued orphans and women. We hope to reach out to audiences with the message of Christ's healing power," says Gary Skinner, Watoto Founder.
Since its inception, 50 choirs have traveled globally, providing the children with a bigger worldview, an unusual opportunity they would otherwise never get. The choirs have been to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and USA, among others. Their audiences have included royalty, presidents, ministers and the common people alike, capturing many hearts wherever they go. Visit watoto.com for more information about Watoto Child Care Ministries or the choir.
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Florence's: Fabulous West African in Harlem
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- Peter Cherches Aug 31, 2006 09:30 PM
Florence's, at 2099 8th Avenue, near 113th Street, serves the cuisines of Ghana and neighboring Ivory Coast. The foods of these countries have similarities with other West African cuisines, like Senegalese and Togonese, such as the use of peanut sauces, fermented grains and fufu (the glutinous, gooey cassava & plantain starch thingy that can be best described as a blob), but there are also national specialties.
The family that runs the restaurant is Anglophone Ghanaian. It's a small, cozy place and the proprietors are a delight. The atmosphere was enlivened by the great music ranging from vintage highlife to contemporary African hip hop as well as the cute kids, clearly all of the family, ranging from toddler to adolescent, hanging out, chatting and playing. It was like being a guest in their home, and we indeed felt like guests. For me this is a great restaurant experience: to feel like a guest rather than a customer.
Our waiter was very helpful with explanations and suggestions. For an appetizer we had kelewele, small cubes of ripe plantain with hot pepper, ginger and other spices, fried until they get a slightly caramelized coating. The kelewele, apparently a very popular Ghanaian street food, was absolutely addictive.
The majority of the dishes are soups and stews, served with your choice of meat and grain. We had a peanut soup with goat meat, with fufu on the side. For me this was the least successful dish, though the goat was tasty and not at all gamey. I found the peanut soup a bit on the bland side, and I'd forgotten that I'm not fond of the consistency of fufu. As I review the menu, however, I'm not sure whether we were served the Ivorian arachide or the Ghanaian peanut butter soup.
We had the Ivorian okra soup/stew (gombo: does that sound familiar?), with chicken. The dish is long cooked until the okra melts down and creates a thick soup with the broth and spices. I noticed a familiar flavor component reminiscent of some Malaysian dishes, and confirmed with the waiter that it was indeed dried shrimp. Overall the gombo had an interestingly smoky, slightly spicy, slightly funky flavor.
Without a doubt the highlight was the attieke poisson braisse, braised whole tilapia topped with onions, tomatoes and peppers, served with a wonderful, incendiary hot pepper sauce known as shito. Attieke is a starch made from fermented, grated cassava that went very well with the fish. Unlike many of the other sides, which are found all over West Africa, attieke is very specific to Ivory Coast.
I love Florence's. I want to hang out there again. I want to try everything on the menu. I want to take all my friends.
Thanks for that review!...i've been wanting to try this place for a couple years and haven't made it there yet: you've just moved it back to the top of my list...
this sounds amazing! thank you so much for a tantalizing review. i propose a chowdown there. anybody want to take on the organization? if so, please email me (my address is on my profile page) and we can coordinate.
re: Brian S
There seem to be more Ghanaian places in D.C., in Adams-Morgan. Florence's was much better than the place I tried in D.C.
re: Peter Cherches
My interest is not primarily culinary, any more than Prooust was looking for the highest-quality madeleine. What I wrote on this thread (halfway down the page) should explain.
Peter, thanks so much for leading us to Florence's. It's a great spot, with a broad varied menu that I look forward to exploring more. I got the peanut stew with chicken--smooth and creamy with a subtle pepper kick.
We got the kelewele fried plantains on the side, and they are the best plantains i've ever had--coated with delicious carmelized cloves, onions, garlic and hot pepper.
Thanks for what turned out to be a great tip. I put this place on my mental list of places to go, and today I went. Crowded even at lunch. A long wait but a very pleasant place to wait. I had the Ghanaian peanut butter soup with chicken and a side of fufu. You wouldn't think that chicken and peanut butter would be delicious, but it was. Total bill: $9. I plan to go back.
So, with Peter Cherches and "rose water" (both of whom have been there: see above posts) in the lead, 10 of us went to Florence's last night. As Peter said, it's a very plain place but the presence of family and a TV (this time with some "So You Wanna Be a Dancer"? type "reality" show on, which included Tom Jones singing... but I digress). I reserved in advance but wasnt sure of the final # of folks who were showing. The owners didnt mind at all and rearranged things for the 10 of us that showed.
I cant even get close to remembering everything we ate. However, given our numbers, we were able to try quite a few things. I really liked the plaintains that are coated with something spicy (kelewele: see Peter's post); I really liked the cassava that's ground to cous cous consistency and fermented; I really liked the peanut sauce; simply prepared whole fish is great in almost any culture...no exception here; okra (slimey as it was) is a great base for whatever meat we put it with; they make a spinach based stew that stands up to cow skin, cow foot and oxtail (separate dishes.. the spinach was better than the 3 "meats", but I liked the cow skin one the best); they make a dynamite tripe dish; skip the whole plaintains; definitely skip the fufu (I thought poi was bad!); I'm a sucker for the white yams. Anyone on a carb free diet, stay far away!
As if the food wasnt good enough (very down home, family style... nothing fancy or top line ingredients about it), the check they presented was absurd. There were leftovers, 10 stuffed patrons & a bill of $86. We left a $24 tip and therefore spent a whopping $11pp. We left some beer as well but I dont know if they drink. I still feel guilty about the cost.
Recommendation: go there. It's very good.
re: Steve R
When I have gone (tuesday nights on my way home) the entire kitchen and waitstaff has dropped what they are doing to watch "Dancing With The Stars," although I am unsure how they are taking the loss of Jerry Springer, who seemed to be their fan favorite.
I've had a thick soup/stew made of goat meat and fish that was rather good. I tend to stick with the stews because they are inexpensive, good, and the leftovers feed me through two more meals. One thing that was nice was that one of the waiters who has been there sometimes when I went took the time to explain nearly everything to me, including the health benefits people in Ghana believe certain ingredients in the dishes have. Very friendly.
re: merrymc
"Dancing With the Stars" it was. The toddler seemed especially interested in the whirling. At any rate, the friendliness by far overshadowed the plain-ness of the place and the food seemed fresh, interesting and, most importantly, flavorful. Nice to see that other CHs have been there.
re: merrymc
merrymc, lucky you! the first time i went, we were guided through the menu, ordered quite well, and were very happy. the second time, we had virtually no input from the staff, and ordered blindly (and badly). i was hesitant to return last night, but was glad i did.
as before, i have to say that the kelewele is fantastic. stay away from the fried plantains, and far away from the steamed plantains, and get the kelewele. i have nothing to add the Peter's description in the original post above, except to say that the mixed caramelized spices are incredible, and yes, addictive.
i have to dissent with Steve R's assessment of the fufu. and granted, in our group of 10, i was the only one who seemed to really like it, but i thought it was fantastic--a smooth, gloopy, comforting base for all of the rich sauces. i far prefer it over the other ball of starch we got (the name of which escapes me) which is whiter, coarser in texture, and more fermented tasting.
the spinach stew is great, with rich deep flavor, and a fluffy component i can't figure out--scrambled eggs? mashed up tofu? the peanut stew is also lovely, creamy and subtle (and i hate peanuts).
despite his claims, Steve R was definitely in the lead, and i appreciate his work in getting us together--it was great to have a chance to sample so much great food with such a nice bunch.
re: rose water
Two of the times I went the guy who was "waiting" on me was the son of the woman who was cooking at the time. However, he pointed out he was just waiting tables because he had come to collect something (food?) from his mother and she put him to work. Or something like that. He actually sat down with me and explained what times of day I should eat everything for maximum results on my state of health and energy level (paging Dr. Weil...). It was interesting, but not something I'd invest all my faith in. I was naturally wary he would try to get me to order the most expensive thing on the menu, but he didn't.
I'm glad you all had a good time...sounds fun!
The fermented white thing was kenkey, made from white corn flour. I prefer it to fufu, but that's not saying much. It was, however, much better than the kenkey I had at a Ghanaian place in D.C. I think the kenkey is cooked in a banana leaf, but not served in it.
It was a great meal, again. The Ghanaian peanut butter soup was better than the different peanut soup I had last time, which I think was the Ivorian arachide. The spinach was fantastic, though I could live without bovine culinary dermatology & podiatry.
I agree that the white yams were wonderful. The joloff rice was good too, somewhat reminiscent of a biryani. I didn't touch the fufu, which reminds me of Steve McQueen's co-star in the Blob (and I'm not talking about Aneta Corsaut). I also didn't touch the boiled plantains or the plain white rice.
re: Peter Cherches
just wanted to add my two cents and thanks for being included!
I work with a Ghanian and the culture of the place, from my descriptions to him, is defintely authentic. "You can't be in a hurry in Ghana," he said. I preferred the kenkey to fufu, but I did like fufu, and I liked attieke (the granulated slightly sour cassava which went great with the fish) best. The boiled yam was also delicious. The fish here was extremely fresh and a great bargain for those wanting to eat a beautiful whole fish regardless of cuisine; the red savory sauce with it was delicious. I was also a fan of goat in peanut butter soup.
I really wanted to try La Marmite, but when I got out of the subway, my feet took me back to Florence's. Third time there. A big, happy table of Ghanaians, and all had ordered the same dish. What is it, I asked. Light soup. Oh I dont want anything light, I said. No it's not light that's just the name, they replied. So I ordered it. It was indeed light (but with a lot of palm oil), and it was basically a scrumptious intensely flavored chicken soup. And they let me order kelewele as the free side dish even though it's not on the list of free sides! I love this place.
re: Brian S
Hey, Florence could become the female African Dom DeMarco.
re: Brian S
They closed the location a couple of months ago but I heard (I think from "eating in translation") that she's opening soon in a close-by location. We're planning on going when she does.
re: Steve R
In the meantime a great bet is Meytex Cafe in Flatbush. Also promising from a small sample is Mariam's in Clinton Hill.
re: Peter Cherches
Had some vittles from Meytex tonight. Very good egushie stew. The okra stew was also very good, although not quite as good as what I've had from Florence's and South Beach Cafe, Meytex's meats were not quite as tender as at Florence's and SBC.
However, the proprietor is *extremely* friendly -- that's enough for me to make repeat trips.
I also liked the fact that she seemed pretty willing to prepare anything on the menu (this is unusual for the West African places in the city -- on any given day they usually only serve a few of the dishes advertised on the menu).
re: racer x
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The North Dakota State University football team has the nation's best scoring defense and the one of the nation's most efficient offenses. They held South Dakota State University's Zach Zenner to four yards on eight carriers. In all other games, Zenner averaged 154 yards per game.
So, fans are excused if they tend to forget how amazing the special teams are for the Bison. Special teams usually are easily forgotten if they are good but quickly remembered if they fail. If you ask head coach Craig Bohl, however, he understands the importance behind the third phase of the game.
"Nothing has more of an impact on scoring than field position," said Bohl. "And nothing has more of an impact on field position than special teams."
He has a point. NDSU's opponent's average starting field position this season has been their own 26 yard line. Trying to drive the ball the length of the field against the nation's best defense is tough.
Another reason NDSU's special teams don't get noticed is because of how little they are used. For instance, junior kicker Adam Keller has only attempted 11 field goals all year. He has only attempted three field goals from 40 yards or longer this season.
Of those 11, he has made eight including all three during the playoffs. And if you think that is minimal, think of the punting game for the Bison. I highlighted sophomore Ben LeCompte's punting in an article earlier this week, but this stat may be all you need to know.
Teams are averaging 1.3 yards per punt return against NDSU. For the Bison, they have returned three punts this season for touchdowns and are averaging 15 yards per return. The coverage for this team is unbelievable both in punting and on the kickoff.
"Special teams are a very important part of the game. It dictates a win or a loss," said senior defensive back Bryan Shepherd. "Getting good field position for the team on punt or kickoff to set up our defense in a good position. It is very important."
One cannot work without the other. The defense is just as important to the offensive success as it is to the special teams being effective. Any well working machine cannot have a broken piece. NDSU has done a great job of making sure all three phases of their team work seamlessly.
"All things work hand in hand," said Bohl. "I think Ben LeCompte has produced. I think Adam Keller has produced and coverage has been good."
When you don't have faith in your special teams, it puts that much more pressure on the defense and the offense. The best example I can think of is last season when NDSU took on Georgia Southern in the FCS Semi-Finals.
GSU had just seen the Bison go ahead on a fourth down touchdown run by Brock Jensen. They had horrible field position to start the drive. However, a deep throw along the sidelines pushed them into NDSU territory at the 36 yard line.
They were only down three and had a great chance to get in field goal range. The only problem was they had no kicker. That season, their kicker at the time, Alex Hanks, had made two field goals in the last seven games. They were so desperate they grabbed a guy off the school's soccer squad to be the kicker.
A regular kicker maybe makes that kick at the end of the game against NDSU and GSU maybe wins in overtime. However, that wasn't the case as the Bison were able to block the 50-yard desperation field goal and walk out of the Fargodome with a win.
It is a small and sometimes overlooked aspect of the team but it is vitally important when you need it. The Bison understand and excel at this. Just another reason why they are on the verge of returning to Frisco for a third straight year.
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Yes, it opened on March 28th and i've been there and it's beautiful! Nice addition to the downtown scene. Nice to finally get some movie screens back on Yonge St. where a lot of old movie houses used to be.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Yes the Cedarbrae 8 is listed under Toronto as most theatres in the old Metro Toronto are listed. Scarborough has been a borough and then a city under the old Metropolitan Toronto for years then all the boroughs and cities amalgamated under the one City of Toronto.
Sayvette wasn't a grocery store, it was a dept store similar to a Towers or a K-mart. There was a large Sayvette near where I grew up in what is now Mississauga at Dixie Rd and QEW.
There is already a listing in Cinema Treasures for the Cedarbrae under Cedarbrae 8, telling the year it was built as a twin (1969) and all the subsequent additions until it became an 8 screen cinema.
I was in Memphis when this theatre was under construction. Thought it was exciting that a new modern multiplex was being built right downtown. It's interesting that some downtown locations can't even support a multiplex with stadium seating and all the bells and whistles.
I remember during the 60s the College was one of several "neighbourhood" theatres that together showed double-bills of recent movies that had finished their runs downtown, or sometimes had them "direct from downtown" for films that had been big hits. Other theatres on the list included the Alhambra, Beach, Palace, Parkdale, Runnymede, Vaughan, St Clair.
Actually the Hollywood was operated by Famous Players from about the mid 50s. It becamee one of their main theatres in the city. It actually wasn't "twinned" in the normal sense, the first picture above showing the exterior is actually what would become the South Auditorium…the empty lot to the left of the theatre was added on to with a store at the front and the eventual North Auditorium behind it. Both cinemas would show the same film, the South all day and the North evenings only until 1966 when "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" was showing for many weeks so they decided to open up "Alfie" in the other cinema and it showed 2 different movies from then until it closed in 1999. In 1964/65, it had the long 10 month run of "Mary Poppins" and all summer before it opened in October of '64 the Hollywood was advertised as "Home of Mary Poppins"
Right you are Jlangdon, the OLD Bloor theatre is now Lee's Palace, NOT the Midtown…THAT is now the Bloor. I hate when people keep mixing up the old Bloor and the Midtown (the current Bloor)
The sad part is that as another plan bites the dust, the Esquire could have been still open and showing movies as one plan after another comes along. I still wish that Landmark or someone similar could come along and run the six screens, it just seems to fit in to the neighbourhood.
Yes, that's the one LM. After the Odeon chain dropped it, it was a Greek cinema called the Rex Danforth…at 635 Danforth Ave at Pape. It's in the heart of Toronto's Greektown, so showed Greek movies for years. It's still there although has been a gym for many years.
Yes the old Parkdale was indeed a Famous Players theatre, still there however has been an antique store for years and years. Went there several times as a child. Both the FP Parkdale and the old Odeon were both in a neighbourhood known as Parkdale in Toronto's west end. Despite the fact that I love thre Rivest list, there are several errors in there regarding Toronto area theatres that I have written to him about but were never corrected. Not sure he's updating his info anymore.
That's news to me. I always remember it as the Odeon in Parkdale until it closed. Now there WAS a Biltmore on Lakeshore in New Toronto that changed it's name to the Odeon Lakeshore when the Odeon chain acquired it and the Biltmore Weston (changed to the Odeon Weston) and the downtown Savoy (changed to the Odeon Coronet) in late 1963. Maybe that's where you got the Odeon Lakeshore name. I visited the Odeon Lakeshore several times having grown up in nearby Port Credit.
Yes, I love that book too. Did you notice it mentions that the Tivoli was designed "stadium" style and not with the usual balcony overhanging the orchestra. Talk about early stadium seating! I know there is a Todd-ao section of "In 70MM" web site, but not sure if there are any pictures of the Tivoli.
The Tivoli was for many years the "Home of Todd-ao" as it was advertised. Beginning with "Oklahoma" and continuing with "Around the World in 80 Days" and "South Pacific" most of these films ran at the Tivoli a year or more as reserved seat, roadshow engagements. Others that ran in Todd-ao as roadshows were "Porgy and Bess", "Can-Can", "The Alamo", "Exodus" and "West Side Story".
Yes, the Odeon on Queen St had no connection to the Odeon Theatre chain…probably just named that. Always thought that was confusing to have a theatre the same name as a chain. Like I said above, the 5 original Odeons were all built in the late 40s. The only buildings still standing from those (but not as theatres anymore) is the Humber in the west end and the Danforth in the east end.
I remember the week before the "new" Imperial Six opened, they had an open house where the public could walk in and look around to see all the new theatres. I went twice that week and despite the garish colours (remember this was 1973) it was quite impressive to see how they were able to create all these cinemas in the old building. Through the years I was able to see films in all 6 cinemas several times. It was then downtown Toronto's major "multiplex" theatre. It was done about 4 years after the old Loew's Uptown had been divided into 5 screens.
Cinemas 5 & 6 in the old orchestra section of the original Imperial. Cinemas 3 & 4 were in the old backstage area of the theatre and were reached by a glass enclosed walkway on the side of the building from the main lobby.
Actually, Cinema 1 was the theatre they created in front of the former balcony. It was built between the front of the balcony and where the screen was. That's why you only see part of the dome. The other part was in Cinema 2, which was the balcony and for a short time became the Pantages Cinema under Cineplex Odeon unitl they bought out the entire building and restored it.
Those are great pictures. The exterior one is of the Backstage twins that were on Balmuto St, the former backstage area of the Uptown. That is now the site of the new Uptown condominium that is under construction. The interior photo is of the magnificent Uptown 1, which was until it's demolition one of the best places in Toronto to see a film with it's wide screen and great sound system. That had been the former balcony of the wonderful old Uptown theatre. Such a shame that the city lost such a gem.
Yes it's LOEWS…..not LOWES…that's the home improvement store.
Yes LM, love marquee shots. Someday i would love to do a framed collage of just brightly lit marquees with all that beautiful neon!
Exctly Im Not Famous, i think Cadillac Fairview wanted a more upscale, up to date cinema complex for the "new" Fairview Mall. The Victoria Terrace was also a very nice theatre complex especially that nice lobby with the big windows looking out over the parking lot. That became a gym I believe. It's nice to know though that Fairview will not be without a theatre but will be getting a newer more modern one.
That will be nice to have a brand new theatre complex at Fairview. The Rainbow cinemas were perfectly fine, but of course they didn't have the standard stadium seating and curved screens that all the latest have. When Fairview Mall first opened in 1970, it had one large cinema in what was then the NW corner of the mall, that was later twinned. Too bad though that along Sheppard Ave to the west that the Bayview Village 4 closed which were perfect for the kind of independent, art type films they showed. Thought for sure that someone else would have opened them up again. They were out of the way, in the basement of the mall, so can't imagine what they'll use the space for now.
Thanks, worked perfectly. I always wondered if the beautiful old building was still standing, glad to see it still looks good. Wondered what ever happened to it.


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A Rohingya Muslim from Myanmar, who tried to cross the Naf river into Bangladesh to escape sectarian violence, looks on while kept under watch by Bangladeshi security officials after disembarking from an intercepted boat in Teknaf on June 18. Reuters reports, the violence, which displaced 30,000 people and killed 50 in Myanmar, also known as Burma, flared last month with a rampage of rock-hurling, arson and machete attacks, after the gang rape and murder of a Buddhist woman that was blamed on Muslims. Bangladesh is coming under increasing international pressure to open its border to Rohingya, but has so far refused to do so.
[Credit : Munir Uz Zaman / AFP / Getty Images]
Our Conflict Risk Alert on the sectarian conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State.


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Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears defeated the Cardinals 28-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Neither man came cheaply. As free agency started, they had around $7 million in salary cap to spend. Though they likely will clear space in other ways, it made no sense for the Bears to overpay for a 35-year-old linebacker whose onetime considerable skills are diminishing.
This way, Urlacher can test the market and find out his true price. It's likely much less than the $7 million he was paid by the Bears last season. It also gives the Bears time to figure out how much they can spend on him without ignoring other key positions.
General manager Phil Emery promised to not slight Urlacher in the free agency process, and he's not. What Emery is doing is building a team that can win, hopefully with Urlacher's help. Winning is the best thing to give a man who has been in the league for so long.


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Nigel Bruce was a British actor, best known for playing Dr. Watson in the series of "Sherlock Holmes" films starring Basil Rathbone in the title role. Bruce also played an excellent supporting role in the Hitchcock film "Suspicion". Nigel Bruce lived in Los Angeles, and for years was the captain of the Hollywood Cricket Club. Other members of the club (that still exists today) included Ronald Coleman, Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, Cary Grant, David Niven and Sherlock himself, Basil Rathbone.
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Fanny Littmarck | February 1, 2012
Recently we certified AMD FirePro graphics cards and acknowledged AMD as a COMSOL partner. We are especially excited about this, as we know the importance of excellent graphics cards when simulating models.Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 31, 2012
An interesting discussion has been going on in the COMSOL Discussion Forum. What is the difference between the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Finite Volume Method (FVM)?Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 30, 2012
I'm currently working with images for some marketing material for our Conference. Soon we'll be sending out the Call for Papers for the 2012 COMSOL Conferences, which will have an image of a solar thermal collector incorporated into it.Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 27, 2012
I was just reading a news report from the Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. There, Dr. Huber is running a program where seniors perform experiments on cantilever beams and their responses to acoustic waves, both in the air and under water.Read more ⇢
Fanny Littmarck | January 25, 2012
I was looking through our event schedule online and noticed that there were a lot more training courses planned this year than in the past. Then I realized that there is also a new feature on that page where you can download a PDF of the course brochure. Intrigued by these changes, I wanted to find out more.Read more ⇢
Bernt Nilsson | January 20, 2012
I can't say exactly how you ended up on the COMSOL web site. I can however make an educated guess: chances are you stumbled on to an entry in the COMSOL community. Most of our visitors do. Based on our Google stats the Community web section is the most visited section of the site.Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 19, 2012
Reading Fanny's blog post from a couple of days back, I'm also getting excited about the COMSOL Conference. The big news for me is the introduction of Panel Discussions. We've noticed that although the User Presentations are interesting, there's very little time to ask the presenters questions before the next one has to get up there to present. On the other hand, we have all appreciated the Keynote presentations, which are often more general in their content, but also don't […]Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 18, 2012
The Particle Tracing Module webinar was a huge success. Over 1,250 people signed up for it and saw our lead developer, Dan Smith, demonstrate the product and explain the science behind it. He received a lot of questions during the webinar, and our support engineers are currently helping him answer them.Read more ⇢
Fanny Littmarck | January 17, 2012
There is a lot of excitement in the office at the moment. In fact, the excitement is beginning to transcend the walls of our building and creep into the discussions in our online communities as well. So what's causing such a stir?Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 13, 2012
I have just read a cool article about the University of Michigan's solar car. Back when I was a young and hopeful engineering student in Australia , the World Solar Challenge really sparked my imagination. This is the race from the top of Australia (Darwin) to the bottom (Adelaide) across the desert where the cars are powered by solar energy, which is basically captured by solar cells on the car roofs.Read more ⇢
Phil Kinnane | January 10, 2012
The release of Version 4.2a was an exciting event for us at COMSOL. I had the opportunity to see a preview of new products and the big one for me was the Particle Tracing Module. Many of our customers and colleagues in the simulation industry had been requesting this for quite some time. I must admit that I thought it was just because they wanted a different type of postprocessing feature; another way of looking at streamlines.Read more ⇢
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MULLAN, Idaho-- An official report has been released in the deadly collapse at the Lucky Friday Mine last April.
53 year old Larry Marek was killed April 15th, when he was wetting a muck pile and a 90-foot long section of ground fell and struck him.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration released its findings on the incident Friday.
In its report, the MSHA says the Hecla Mining Company did not take proper precautions at the Lucky Friday Mine.
The overall finding in the report says Hecla didn't have the right policies and procedures in place for safe mining.
The report claims Hecla management failed to design, install and maintain a support system to control the ground where miners worked.
It also says Hecla failed to make sure supervisors tested the ground conditions where the collapse happened.
Hecla Mining Company has since adjusted procedures and policies to meet MSHA's citations.
Hecla Mine says it will continue to investigate its policies to ensure safety during all mining procedures.
The company's president says he wants to make sure an accident like this never happens again.
Just two weeks ago another miner was killed underground at the lucky Friday mine.
Brandon Gray was standing on a pile of rocks that began sinking. Gray then became trapped underneath them.
An investigation into that accident is ongoing.


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The Lake Erie Field Station at Kelleys Island Presents its June 2014 Program
Botany: June 9-13 for Grades 9-12
During this week, students will study the unique types of plant life on Kelleys Island. Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance. Students will be grouped into teams and will visit different sites on the island to collect plant data. At each site, students will dig to look at soil horizons to survey plant diversity and density, to map sites which include boundaries, island locations, major landmarks and features. Students will conclude the week with a presentation of learning.
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528 Division Street Kelleys Island, OH 43438 (419) 746-2730


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