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The Serious Human Interface™ Platform Total IDE (SHIPTide) is a rapid GUI development tool enabling the GUI designer to completely specify all aspects of your user interface, including layout, events, actions, and resources (fonts, images, etc.).
SHIPTide exports a binary file called a "cargo", that is loaded onto the bulk FLASH storage of a Serious Integrated Module. SHIPEngine then, on boot, unpacks and makes the GUI described in the cargo come alive:
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Click here for older SHIPTide releases.
Starting with SHIPTide v5.0.107, you can now update any SIM with firmware v5.0.107 and newer in just seconds from within SHIPTide.
Depending on which SHIPEngine version is installed in your SIM currently, you may have to perform a one-time update to get your SIM to v5.0.107 or later to access this capability:
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First, download the latest SHIPEngine v5 for your SIM.
Then launch SHIPTide, and select File->SIM Programming:
You will then see the SIM Programming Panel, where you can not only update the SIM's firmware, but also its boot loader elements as well as its GUI all in one operation. If you want to update multiple SIMs of the same time in the same way, you can have several SIMs plugged into your PC and select multiple units.


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Teacher Sends Boy Home With His Own Poo
Washington kindergarten teacher does a sh*tty job.
That's what happened to parents of a 5-year-old student at Apple Valley Elementary in Yakima, Washington. "I'm still kind of in shock over this, because why would somebody do this? It's disgusting!" said the boy's father, who wishes to remain anonymous.
According to the Yakima Herald, the child's father admits his son had a couple of accidents in the classroom in the past, but always sends the boy with a change of clothes.
Former grade school teacher Christine Bartsch says she can understand how a teacher might reach the point of frustration if the child had repeated accidents in the classroom.
"Kids who aren't potty trained shouldn't be at school," she says. But Bartsch clarifies, "I of course wouldn't take it to that level of sending the 'poo' home. I might think about it, but I wouldn't do it."
Representatives from Apple Valley Elementary School refused to comment, but that doesn't mean you can't. Tell us what you think of this teacher's punishment!
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This child deserved to be made fun of in front of the entire class. That teacher should have made him eat his "accident" to teach him a lesson about bowel control. Kids these days have no respect for anything. They should visit Crap2000.com along with their parents to see how to behave.
If you don't have your kid potty trained by 5, you're a loser.
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I HAVE TO COMMENT!! This story is missing some details. I live in the city where this happend so I'am very familiar with this case. This child is a special needs child!! He is not a typical five year old he is potty trained but has a diffilcult time verbally communicating that he needs to go to the bathroom!! He is always sent to school with a change of clothes and his father has had to go to the school on many occasions to "clean up a mess." I don't think the teacher should be fired but she should deffinately be given a disiplinary notice, and should be dealing with older children not kindergardners.
I have read news online for probably 15 years or more. I have never registered to log comments in all that time. This story obviously struck a chord and my heart pangs - for the child, for society, and for all humanity who would believe punishment was meted out correctly to this child and the family.
This is atrocious, inhumane behavior for a human being. I am appalled and embarrassed for humanity. Of course it is not societal norm or acceptable to "poo" in public. We are talking about a kindergartener in this situation; and if that were not enough explanation, a special needs child. The teacher should have removed the accident and sent a note home to the parents; something to the effect "I wanted you to know your child had an accident in class today" to make the parents aware of a potential issue. If this situation were to occur frequently, there obviously is an issue that needs attention (which needs not to be addressed by a teacher that seems incapable of civilized decent behavior.)
The teacher should be charged with a crime; if nothing else inhumane behavior. When we lose our compassion and civility as human beings, we suffer a catastrophic loss. And for any who believe this was proper action on the teacher's part, perhaps stating your opinion - after turning the focus inward and evaluation if you are indeed of such superiority that your life and those around you are capable of withstanding an unreasonable and intolerant yardstick - would serve to support your opinion that you believe this is anything close to decent and caring behavior. We humans are at the top of the chain because of certain distinctions - one being that we do not react to those around us with animalistic behavior. I wouldn't be surprised to learn this teacher's own parents raised their child with these same inappropriate and horrible practices. This teacher obviously has unresolved issues and anger, which is evident from her note.
Absolutely horrible statement on society. I am so saddened to read this story and the comments surrounding it. Dejected, and dispirited.Having no reverence for every single soul puts society on a slippery slope I do not believe we really wish for.
And to quash any accusations - you might be surprised to know I am always in the forefront of critiquing society for becoming so entitled, soft, and overprotected. However I do not consider foregoing human decency as a step in the direction of toughening up our feeling so entitled and being spoiled.
How many people in support of the teacher are in support because of egotistical, image issues or concerns or hangups they have within themselves? Or because they really believe this child was beyond acceptable human behavior (which assuredly he was not)?
Some people just shouldn't be allowed around children.
This poor kid.
The teacher should not have done this but at the same time a child at five should be well toilet trained never mind potty trained by now and know that this is something that is not done
I think the teacher may have went a little far but teachers are in the classroom to teach reading, writing and arithmetic, not toilet training. The father of this child obciously knows that his child has a problem. My question is if this child and other's like him are pottying in their pants why are they not wearing the pull ups that keep everything contained. I think the teacher should have made the father come in and clean up the mess while reporting to the school the problem.
I have an eight-year-old son in the third grade. He is incredibly bright - his teacher says he's the smartest kid in the class. He also suffers from encopresis and enuresis.
We have been to doctors; I send clothes to school with him every day; I worry about him every day. My husband and I are not lax parents.
There are some mysteries in life that can't be explained, cured, medicated, or spanked away. You just have to deal with it the best you can. Humiliation doesn't work; spanking doesn't work; grounding doesn't work; meds don't work; ignoring it doesn't work; nothing seems to work.
But you know what? You love your kid and you do everything you can to help him and you hope and pray to God that there will be people in your child's life that will love him and help him the best they can, too.
Then you pray that senseless, moronic, bigoted nincompoops like most of the commenters here never procreate because there are way too many bullying idiots in the world already.
What if your child had been in this kid's class? If my daughter came home and told me that a she saw a boy poop in her classroom floor, I would be livid! The kid didn't have an accident in his pants. He pooped on the floor of the classroom, obviously knowing he needed to go potty. Did the teacher go to far? Yes. However, 5 year olds who are not yet fully potty trained should not be attending school.
You have to also keep in mind that there have been previous instances where the child has had accidents.
I am wondering if the teacher has tried repeatedly to correct the promblem, and has talked to the parents several times.
The message was clearly to the parents, "Time to teach your kid how to use the loo!".
The kid should be potty trained!!! Does this happen at the kids home too? Lack of parenting skills at home? Maybe.
Wow Abbi! You should get yourself fixed so you don't have kids. You are insensitive and immature.
And Kelly, I'm sure glad you aren't a teacher anymore. We don't need stupid people teaching our children! GOOD teachers go into that profession to actually TEACH the kids, not for the money.
Exactly VeggieMomma!! I'm with you!!!
Amen to Crystal! I hope things work out for your little sweetie! I agree with EVERYTHING you said!!!
I'm a teacher and a parent. I do believe that a child should be potty trained before entering preschool and, especially, kindergarten. As for medical conditions, I think most teachers would gladly work with any student and his/her parents. However, in this case it sounds like the boy just wasn't completely potty trained and his parents (who seemed to be aware of this fact) should have considered this before sending him to school. As for the teacher, she had obviously reached her breaking point. I agree with the first grade teacher, I would have thought about it but wouldn't have done it. Something to think about…this story only tells us what the teacher did and the dad's opinion. We don't really know what kind of teacher she is or what the boy's parents are like.
The kid is 5, what's the teacher's excuse? Regardless of the reason the child did what he did, the teacher handled the matter in an immature manner.
Does anybody read these before commenting. The child is a special needs child with communication issues. As for those of you looking for help with medical issues you might try an acupuncturist. I don't know if it can help but it does with elderly people with incontinence. Make sure they are ACAOM certified. Chiropractors and MDs have loop holes that allow them not to have that certification.
So close to the way people rub the dogs nose in their own poo… This teachers inability to draw healthy boundries of what's damaging and corrective for the child is troubling. Maybe if the teacher has a flat tire she should wear her tire around her back all the way home with a note that says Watch where you drive.
Maybe boy child was coming down with the flu or ate something that didnt agree with his body… Exposure to human waste sure is a health risk to the child what if he got a disease from the teachers choice of action.

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Scot McKnight had a very interesting post last week concerning a recently popular"scapegoat" atonement theory about Jesus' cross based on the cultural theory of French philosopher Rene Girard. The scapegoat theory's basic idea is that God the Father doesn't demand Jesus' blood as the price for humanity's sin, but that we humans needed Jesus to be our scapegoat so that we could be liberated from our sin. McKnight contends that the Girardian view doesn't count as an atonement theory because in his interpretation of the scapegoat theory, "we side with Christ and God and not those who put him to death." McKnight says that for an interpretation of the cross to be atonement as such, it must implicate us in the death of Jesus, "the cross [must be] in some way against us." Interestingly, McKnight's terms for a valid atonement theory don't delegitimize Girard's scapegoat theory nearly as much as they invalidate the default evangelical understanding of the cross as the satisfaction of God's wrath. I heartily agree with McKnight's understanding. Humanity crucified Jesus, not God; it is our needs which the cross satisfies, not God's. Continue Reading
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God's wrath as a cosmic spiritual immune system
My reformed brother Derek Rishmawy and I have been having a stimulating discussion about the nature of God's wrath. It's a huge stumbling block for many Christians, and it doesn't help that pastors are often very clumsy and barrel-chested in how they talk about it. So I want to offer the following experimental analogy with the hopes that it will help some people (like me) who hate the fact that the Bible includes the phrase οργή θεού (God's wrath) in too many places for us to embrace a theology that doesn't account for it. What if we think of God's wrath as the spiritual immune system of the universe? Every time there is a violation of shalom (peace), torah (law/harmonic order), or mishpat (justice), God's wrath is provoked like the body's immune system in response to an infection.


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Luke Bryan's multi-leg That's My Kind of Night Tour will at last begin to wind down out west, and during the final week of performances, will make a stop at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., on Oct. 18. The country megastar has been on the road almost exclusively since last year in support of his multi-platinum 2013 release "Crash My Party," making sure to hit venues from coast to coast with his bevy of hits. In addition to spending an evening with Bryan, fans also will be treated to opening sets from special guests Lee Brice and Cole Swindell.
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Seating for Luke Bryan's Shoreline Amphitheatre concert will be comprised of a spacious Lower Concourse spread across Sections 101-103, all with reserved seating only. A limited number of VIP Boxes, split up in three distinct sections, make up the back portion of Lower Concourse sections and are broken down by areas A-C. From there, the venue offers more reserved seating in the Upper Concourse, while the Lawn furthest in the back is all general admission only.
Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View General Information
For the safety of those in attendance on Oct. 18, guests are not permitted to bring to concerts cans, bottles, outside alcohol, fireworks, Frisbees, skateboards, or aerosol cans. Professional recording devices, flash photography, and professional cameras are not allowed, but usually small, personal cameras are acceptable for use during events.
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General parking for the Luke Bryan concert should be available in the spacious lots in front of Shoreline Amphitheatre, while you may also be able to purchase premier or VIP parking passes in advance from the marketplace while supplies last. Typically, space is allotted on site for buses and limos, though likely for an additional fee.
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New legislation seeks to protect California's people and wildlife from threat of lead from ammunition
In an effort to protect both wildlife and people from the dangers of lead poisoning, Audubon California has joined with the Humane Society of the United States and Defenders of Wildlife to co-sponsor legislation that would require the use of nonlead ammunition for all hunting in California. Assembly Bill 711, introduced in March, already has the backing of several key members of the State Legislature, as well as a growing number of hunters and conservation, animal protection and public health organizations.
This is going to be an uphill battle, and we'll need your help to see it through. Sign up for action alerts from Audubon California, and we'll send you periodic emails letting you know how you can help.
Scientists agree that lead ammunition still threatens the California Condor, Golden Eagle and other protected species. Similarly, one in five free-flying condors has ingested such significant levels of lead from these sources that they are at risk of dying from lead poisoning. In fact, the leading cause of death for adult California Condors is not old age - it's lead poisoning.
In 2007, Audubon California was part of a coalition that succeeded in requiring the use of nonlead ammunition throughout the condor range. While this law has been successful in decreasing overall blood lead levels and cases of toxicosis in wildlife, it isn't enough. Just last year, a study published by the National Academy of Sciences concluded that unless lead ammunition is removed from the environment entirely, the California Condor won't survive on its own. It only takes a tiny amount of lead to poison animals, causing immense suffering before killing them.
Additional research has also concluded that lead from ammunition poses a significant threat to people, as well. Because lead shatters upon impact, meat from animals shot by hunters using lead ammunition often contains tiny fragments of lead that are ingested by humans and other animals.
In late March, thirty leading scientists who have firsthand knowledge of the both the wildlife and public health impacts of lead from ammunition signed a letter agreeing that the threat from this source means that it is time to eliminate this source of lead from our environment.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1991 began to require the use of non-lead ammunition like steel and copper for hunting ducks and geese across the United States and the National Park Service in 2009 announced the goal of eliminating the use of lead ammunition.
Nonlead ammunition is already widely available in California, and many thousands of hunters here are already using it. Assembly Bill 711 proposes to phase in the non-lead requirement over a two-year period after allowing the Fish and Game Commission six months to develop a plan for that phase-in that mitigates the impact on ammunition manufacturers, retailers and hunters.
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Lead poisoning and the deceptive recovery of the critically endangered California Condor
Impact of the California Lead Ammunition Ban on Reducing Lead Exposure in Golden Eagles and Turkey Vultures
Patterns Of Mortality In Free-Ranging California Condors (Gymnogyps Californianus)
Sources and implications of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on natural resources (Wildlife Society)
Blood lead levels and lead ammunition -- results of North Dakota/CDC study
Minnesota study into lead ammunition fragmentation and venison
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Black Friday: Which Stores, Malls Are Opening Earliest?
Black Friday, or (as we bargain hunters like to call it) the shopping Olympics, is almost here. If you're heading out, be sure to plan your route, put on comfortable shoes and time your arrivals. For the best deals, you'll need to be at the head of the line when doors open.
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The former Washington County jailer fired after nude pictures of her turned up on Playboy.com has a new Playboy honor.
Jessie Lunderby has been named Playboy Cyber Girl of the month for October. She said new photos will be appearing every week in October.
The 21-year-old is currently working at Hooters in Fort Smith. She said the company is respectful of her schedule, which includes modeling, acting and other projects.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it fired Lunderby for her online appearance on the website in July.
In an interview with 40/29 News, Lunderby said she has no regrets about her off-the-job activities. She did not appeal her firing.
Since she was fired, Lunderby said she has traveled the country. Lunderby said she and her legal team are looking into why and how she was fired.
"My lawyers are taking care of everything right now, so I'm pretty much just sitting by and letting them do everything," Lunderby said. "My superiors knew about this and they pretty much just trashed me and that's horrible. And then to fire me and not give me the option to resign."
Lunderby said her future is bright. She said she thought she didn't do too well in her acting debut, but wants to continue acting.
"I mean it's definitely an experience. I'd like to try more acting, but it's really hard. It's a lot harder than you would think," Lunderby said. "You do the same scenes over and over."
Lunderby wouldn't comment on what her family thinks of her new line of work. When asked about the criticism she's received both in person and online, Lunderby said she doesn't care what people think.
"If they don't like it (then) don't pay attention to what I'm doing. Go on about your life," Lunderby said. "I'm happy with what I'm doing. This is what I've always wanted to do and actually being able to do it is a dream come true."
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More than visibility: Chely Wright's "Like Me" review and interview round-up
By the time I reached page 13 of Chely Wright's memoir, Like Me, I realized I'd only hinted at the importance of her coming out when I wrote about it earlier this week. The reasons I gave, though valid, were all external: Queer visibility helps bridge the gap of misunderstanding that often separates the LGBT community and society at large. But as I devoured Wright's book in one sitting this morning, I realized that what she's saying is even more substantive and meaningful to gay people.
Chely Wright knew she was gay when she was a child. She gathered social clues like a detective, and even though they all added up to inform her that being a lesbian was tantamount to being a perverse sexual deviant, she couldn't rid herself of her attraction to women. She fell in love with her third grade teacher, and she felt sick on Friday afternoons when she was forced to leave her for the whole weekend. She was smitten with her second cousin, and she stole her photo from the refrigerator and hid it so she could gaze upon it lovingly when no one was around.
One of my favorite parts of Like Me is when Wright explains how she couldn't bring herself to look away from a waitress' cleavage when confronted with it at the age of twelve:
I suppose our waitress informed our family about the dinner specials that night, but I can't be sure. After being fixated on those breasts for a good two minutes — a long time for a 12-year-old girl in Wellsville, Kansas to be staring at a seventeen-year-old girl's boobs — I got a sign. I finally actually noticed the words ironed onto her t-shirt. Written in red capital letters was the message GOD DON'T MAKE MISTAKES.
I felt, on that night, that I was okay. I had hope and some comfort, for a while at least, that I was just as I was supposed to be.
The beautiful young waitress turned to me and asked me for my order, and I shouted, a little too enthusiastically, "Salisbury Steak Dinner, please!"
She smiled. "Okay, sweetie," replied God's buxom, cheerful messenger. Then she tapped me on the head with her pencil and bounced off toward the kitchen.
Of course, Like Me is not all cute anecdotes; even when writing about her childhood, Wright admits that she felt personally responsible for every tragedy that befell her family, as if God were punishing them because she was gay. Because she was hyper self-aware at such a young age, her entire memoir — from grade school to the Grand Ole Opry — is viewed through the lens of that shame and fear. She is always "torn between not wanting anyone to notice [her] and wanting everyone to notice [her]."
Wright is candid when she writes about her relationships, from her first sexual experience with another woman to her persistent efforts to fall for a man to her first girlfriend, a relationship that lasted 12 years — though they only told two people they were a couple during the entire time they were together.
The climax of Wright's story comes when she is forced to choose between staying closeted and keeping her career, or coming out and saving her relationship. She chose her career and lost her partner — and the emotional turmoil of that decision led her to the bathroom one morning where she stared down her reflection with a 9-millimeter handgun in her mouth.
I say a prayer to God to forgive me and understand why I can't go on anymore like this. I beg God to realize that I will never be able to fit into the life I've created, that I will never be accepted.
I pick up the gun and put the end of it in my mouth. It's cold. I hold it steady and get my right thumb on the trigger and prepare to pull by pushing it outward.
I close my eyes … thumb still on the trigger.
My mind goes a million miles an hour. I think of my family, my dogs, my friends, my fans, the sun, a kiss from Julia, and music.
Wright's story has a happy ending — or, at the very least, a happy new beginning. And much of her genesis is now being played out for the media.
In an honest, moving interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wright talks about her fear of being "frozen out" of the country music industry:
At least in high school you knew who the bully was. You knew who was kicking your ass. I wrote about that in my book, that I looked online at something nasty written about me, and I vomited. It made me sick. Not what I read, but that I couldn't defend myself. That I couldn't say, "Yes I'm gay, but I'm not a f–king whore. It doesn't make me promiscuous or deviant! I had a partner! We had a home! We had a garden! We had dogs and fish!" And it made me so angry that I was not in charge of my story. That's the most compelling reason why I decided not to just do a video blog and say, "Hey! Ta-daaa! [sing-song] I am a gaaaaaay!" I wanted to tell my story.
In her Curve cover story interview, Wright speaks about staying closeted:
I almost died. The hiding almost killed me. I had pretty masterfully … painted myself into a corner. I'd made a deal with God early on that I'd go without love in my life, just give me music, but when you're 9 years old and brokering deals with God about what you will and won't do, and you don't realize the importance of love and companionship in your life — one really shouldn't be held to those deals.
In People, she addresses the moment she decided not to take her own life:
I'm a prayerful person and so I stopped praying for a plan to magically make my gayness and my career intersect; instead I prayed for a moment of peace. The minute I said "Amen," it washed over me. I said to myself "Am I coming out?" The seed was planted. I started to honor the moment and stopped trying to make this grand plan.
And on Today, Wright was as open and warm as she was frank about sexuality.
So, yes: Chely Wright's coming out is important because visibility really does matter. But it's also important because there are gay people all over the world who are trapped in the closet because they can't reconcile their faith and their sexuality, or their careers and their sexuality, or their familial obligations and their sexuality. And when a person is engulfed in that kind of shame and fear and agony, it can make a literal life-and-death difference to see a celebrity who has made it through to the other side — especially one who is so honest about how hard it was to get there.
Maybe you've never held a gun to your head. Maybe you were simply a tween who was fixated on a softball player's rack in a t-shirt. If that's true, her story is just a retroactive hug for your twelve-year-old self. And it feels good to hugged by someone who understands (and is as stunning as Chely Wright is when she's tangled up in a sheet).
Usually when celebrities come out, they say the same thing: "Yes, I'm gay. But I'd really rather talk about my art."
What Chely Wright is saying — in her book, in her interviews, and in her presence — is that yes, she's gay. And it permeates her art, it drives her art — and it's something she just can't keep inside anymore.


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Malibu's Dick Van Dyke, who earlier this year presented Mary Tyler Moore with the Screen Actors Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award, will receive the honor himself at next year's ceremony, the guild announced Tuesday.
"Dick is the consummate entertainer -- an enormously talented performer whose work has crossed nearly every major category of entertainment,'' said SAG-AFTRA co-president Ken Howard. "From his career-changing Broadway turn in 'Bye Bye Birdie' and his deadpan humor in the Emmy winning 'Dick Van Dyke Show,' to his unforgettable performance as Bert in 'Mary Poppins,' he sets a high bar for actors.
"Stage, big screen, small screen, literally everywhere he has worked he has inspired millions of fans and has had a tremendously positive impact on the industry and the world,'' Howard said. "He is so deserving of this honor and I congratulate him.''
Van Dyke, 86, will receive the award during the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27.
He presented Moore -- who played his TV wife Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show'' -- with SAG's Lifetime Achievement Award in January, hailing her as "one of the few performers, women, who could do a flat-out comedy scene, slapstick, and still be beautiful and feminine and adorable.''
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Gentian violet (1% solution) is an excellent treatment for Candida albicans, a fungus that may cause an infection of skin and/or mucous membranes (inside of mouth, for example) in both children and adults. In small children, this yeast is a frequent cause of white patches in the mouth (thrush), or diaper rash.
Gentian violet solution, in combination with all purpose nipple ointment, is the best treatment of nipple soreness caused by Candida albicans. It usually works, and relief is rapid. It is messy, and will permanently stain clothing, but not skin. The nipple and baby's lips will turn purple, but the purple will disappear after a few days. Gentian violet is available without prescription but is not available at all pharmacies. It IS available at The Compounder. Just call ahead.
If the infection recurs, treatment can be repeated as above. However, if the infection recurs a third time, a source of re-infection should be sought out. The source may be the mother who may be a carrier for the yeast (but may have no sign of infection elsewhere), or from artificial nipples the baby puts in his/her mouth.
** For a complete "bible" on breast feeding problems I highly recommend Dr. Jack Newman's book, The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers
There is something that new mom's can do to help prevent infections from common organism, like Candida Albicans. It is inexpensive and very safe - for mom AND baby. Probiotics help keep uncomfortable organisms under control. I think any new mom would want to be talking at least one good probiotic every day - maybe two if the soreness problem develops. We strongly favor Florajen 3 - a wonderful brand made by American Lifeline. We have used this product for well over ten years and haven't found another that can top it - especially for the price.
Any health related information is for educational purposes only. None of the information provided here is to be construed as medical advice. Before applying any therapy or use of herbs, you may want to seek advice from your health care professional. The information on our website should not be a substitute for physician evaluation or treatment by a health care professional and is not intended to provide or confirm a diagnosis.


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Pentax Q w/5-15 for $350~ (two-lens kit for $500~)
Speaking of Pentax mirrorless, the Pentax Q two-lens kit is now going for $500 at Adorama, or +$10 if you want extra accessories. The Q with 5-15mm goes for around $350. Scroll through the aforelinked page to see all the available options.
For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Pentax Q reviews.
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Kroger is joining forces with the United Service Organization (USO) now through July 7 to "Round-Up" support for American troops and their families by urging customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar.
The "Round-Up" will raise funds to help provide financial assistance for service men, women and their families.
Customers can also write encouraging messages on postcards provided at each register throughout the "Round-Up." All postcards will be delivered to the USO and sent to active troops.
"With 71 years of dedication and service to Americans, Kroger is proud to partner with an organization like the USO," says Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for Kroger's Atlanta Division. "We encourage our customers to assist in whatever ways they can – either by participating in the 'Round-Up' or by filling out postcards – and help the USO continue to serve members of the military, wounded troops and their families."
Established in 1941, the USO – a nonprofit, congressionally chartered organization – supports American troops in combat, as well as military personnel on local bases, the National Guard, Guard Reserves, and other personnel providing humanitarian aid.
Visit www.honoringourheroes.com to learn more about Kroger's partnership with the USO.


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An innovative University of British Columbia program has provided more than $1 million in funding to help B.C. communities promote their unique histories to audiences around the world, thanks to digitization.
The support will allow users to view photos related to the Japanese-Canadian internment on the West Coast in the 1940s, peruse the pages of historical B.C. newspapers and much more.
Launched by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, the B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) provides matching grants to support projects that make B.C. heritage freely accessible to the public via the Internet.
The articles in this blog are from Canadian and American websites; the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the Government of Canada.


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Even though Trick-or-Treat is usually the highlight of our Halloween festivities, it falls on a night other than Halloween in our city, so the actual holiday is often times overlooked. I wanted things to be a little different today, so I took our "plain Jane" dinner menu, added some new titles to our dishes, created a cute menu to print out and a more interesting meal suddenly took the place of hot dogs and fries. The pumpkin cupckakes were my own favorite Pumpkin Chip Muffins (without the chips), filled with a cream cheese mixture and topped with chocolate chips before baking.
Yields 24 cupcakes
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oils until smooth.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chips.
Beat all cream cheese filling ingredients together until smooth. You can put a 1/4 cup of batter into a cup, followed by cream cheese mixture and chocolate chips and then topped off with another 1/4 cup of batter.
Bake at 400° F for 16 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.


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Laureth Peak's father has taught her to look for recurring events, patterns, and numbers--a skill at which she's remarkably talented. Her secret: She is blind. But when her father goes missing, Laureth and her 7-year-old brother Benjamin are thrust into a mystery that takes them to New York City where surviving will take all her skill at spotting the amazing, shocking, and sometimes dangerous connections in a world full of darkness. She Is Not Invisible is an intricate puzzle of a novel that sheds a light on the delicate ties that bind people to each other.
*"This fast-paced thriller delivers a compelling mystery, thought-provoking questions about existence, and brilliantly lifelike characters." - Booklist, starred review
*"Printz-winner Sedgwick (Midwinterblood) again demonstrates his remarkable versatility, trading the generations-spanning horrors of his recent books for an equally tense contemporary story about coincidence, obsession, and the ways in which we see the world." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
What this book proves, is that Marcus is not only one of the greatest British YA writers, but one of the most versatile too. Unlike anything he has written before and a book that will reach a whole new audience. Bloomin' loved it." -Phil Earle, author of Heroic, Being Billy and Saving Daisy
"Marcus Sedgwick doesn't speak down to his teen readers. He tells it how it is, without footnotes or gloss, and it's up to the reader to decide how much they want to take from his books. A rollicking good adventure? No problem - that's there and easily available. Just let your eyes slide across the bits in italics and jump to the next event. It would be a shame to do that, though, because for those prepared to deal with it, there's much, much more in this book: theories and philosophies and ideas which stretch the reader and give the adventure far greater depth and resonance. " -The Bookbag
"Sedgwick's prose is as crisp and clear as always, without losing a single fathom of emotional depth, and Laureth and Benjamin will resonate soundly with anyone who has ever negotiated the ups and downs of sibling relationships." -Rebecca Davies, The Independent: Children's Book Blog
"Marcus Sedgwick has written a story which really makes you think. He has referred to it as an iceberg and certainly the story can be read on two levels; on the surface a simple story of a girl, Laureth, accompanied by her young brother, Ben and his beloved soft toy, Stan, determined to find their missing father, in spite of Laureth's personal circumstances making this no easy task and, below the surface, a much more complicated story, concerning the nature of obsession and coincidence; all of which leaves you pondering and re-reading. Familial relationships are at the heart of this story and how these can engender love, confidence and faith. Laureth is awe-inspiring and loveable. Her personal journey is totally absorbing". -Gill Perry, Waterstones.com
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Intel Launches Dedicated App Store for Netbooks
Who says you can't have cool apps without a smartphone? Netbook owners can have all the apps they want starting today.
Intel announced its plans for an App Store for netbooks a long time ago. In fact, it was so long ago that the project almost slipped our minds completely. Intel launched the AppUp beta in January, at CES, but we haven't heard much about it since. However, AppUp is back in the news this week as Intel executives today announced that it is out of beta and now open to everyone.
Compatible with Windows 7, Windows XP and Moblin netbooks, the AppUp Center can be downloaded via Intel's AppUp.com or Best Buy's website and an Asus-specific version will come pre-loaded on the company's netbooks this fall. The AppUp store offers both paid and free applications for news and weather, social networking, productivity and more. Intel today named Adobe, Accuweather, Barnes & Noble, Funkitron, Gibson Guitars, iWin, Kaplan, KONAMI, and Lifetime as companies who had already submitted apps to the store.
Do you think there's a place for applications on netbooks? Let us know in the comments below!
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-2sabot00 , September 15, 2010 12:15 AMI think when Google gets wind of this they'll create their own App Store; link it to Gmail, youtube, and Google, and slowly "Chromenize" all netbooks.
There's already apps for netbooks, you know..the normal PC applications?
6rolli59 , September 15, 2010 1:03 AMEverybody wants a piece of the cake.
3bsbsbsbs , September 15, 2010 1:18 AMrolli59Everybody wants a piece of the cake.
Agreed. I think this will never get off the ground.
2kronos_cornelius , September 15, 2010 1:56 AMMarkets seem more friendly to use than what we used to use in the decades past. You know, getting CDs and installing software, or downloading the exe hoping the shareware is not a trojan. The AppStore concept should have being born in the PC sector. Better late than never.
The original appstore really are the Linux's repositories. That was the first time I started to just pick out the apps from a list and they would get installed automatically. Nobody took notice of that because the open source movement does not have a big marketing department... maybe the should get one!
4Stifle , September 15, 2010 2:38 AMSo... a centralized location to download poorly written software to bloat up and slow down a netbook. Where do I sign?
2abhifx , September 15, 2010 2:38 AMi have been using synaptic in debian for sooo many years. good thing every OS has followed suit.
1Parsian , September 15, 2010 3:05 AMrolli59Everybody wants a piece of the cake.
Ive already seen the cake, through a "Portal" on my ION Netbook
0theoutbound , September 15, 2010 4:24 AMI'm not a huge netbook fan, but this is pretty cool. Having the ability to quickly connect to a single service rather than searching everything manually would be a step up.
0dEAne , September 15, 2010 4:49 AMwow
0cashews , September 15, 2010 5:34 AMI am yet to check out this "app" store , but if there were enough free applications, it could work well. Having a collection of netbook optimized software would be handy, rather than the current trial and error when seeing if a particular application is netbook friendly.
I heard rumours that MS were going to add some sort of an "app" store to Windows 8. Currently 90% of my software I download anyway, so I wouldn't object if I could source them all in the one place and then download from a nearby mirror.
2Trashit , September 15, 2010 6:31 AMAll that the devs and app store hosts see are dollar signs...all i see is garbage and bloatware. The net if full of very useful and totally free programs. For those that didnt know, the net doesnt stop at facebook and itunes/appstore. Its ok to go out there and see what cool programs people have come up with. Heck you never know, you might even learn something new!
0nevertell , September 15, 2010 6:55 AMDebian/linux has had an "appstore" for years. It is called apt-get, there are others like emerge, yum. Finally windows is sort of catching on.
0back_by_demand , September 15, 2010 7:05 AMThis will complement www.download.com nicely
It will have Windows Tablet apps soon enough too
0adonn78 , September 15, 2010 7:18 AMHow about an App that plays HD video? No? then how about they make mroe capable CPU's and integrated GPU's. Oh SNAP!
1infodan , September 15, 2010 8:09 AMAn app store for windows? i'm confused, i thought in windows these were called PROGRAMS and the store was called THE INTERNET?
1jsc , September 15, 2010 8:40 AMYou all are overlooking one point. The THG audience is skewed toward the highly computer literate and the netbook target audience isn't.
-1mihaimm , September 15, 2010 8:51 AMThis is really good and it's something linux had for years. After trying on Win7 I was amazed at how difficult is to find that application, install it, update it. Went back to Ubuntu in a minute. That's something MANDATORY for ANY system, not only netbooks.
3back_by_demand , September 15, 2010 9:43 AMmihaimmThis is really good and it's something linux had for years. After trying on Win7 I was amazed at how difficult is to find that application, install it, update it. Went back to Ubuntu in a minute. That's something MANDATORY for ANY system, not only netbooks.
Uh, I guess no one has ever been to Cnet's www.download.com then?
Freeware, shareware, full pay-for software, every OS, every platform, desktop & mobile.
Don't kid yourself into thinking Linux or Apple had a single site for software before anybody, PC was always there first.
1dan117 , September 15, 2010 12:16 PMkronos_corneliusThe AppStore concept should have being born in the PC sector.
It's called Steam.


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MONDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- Certain women at risk for
developing melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer, may cut
the likelihood in half by taking vitamin D/calcium supplements, a
new study suggests.
"It looks like there is some promising evidence for vitamin D and calcium for prevention of melanoma in a high-risk group," said lead researcher Dr. Jean Tang, an assistant professor of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
The women most at risk of developing the life-threatening cancer
are those who have had a previous non-melanoma form of skin cancer,
such as basal cell or squamous cell cancer, the researchers
Vitamin D and calcium are well-known for their roles in bone
growth, but they also affect other cells in the body. Some studies
have shown that vitamin D and calcium are associated with lower
risk of colon, breast, prostate and other cancers, the researchers
Tang speculated that cancer cells lurking in the skin of women
who have had a previous skin cancer may be waiting to develop into
melanoma. "But if they take calcium and vitamin D that reduces the
risk of developing an actual tumor," she said.
As little as 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily may
be protective, Tang said. The U.S. Institute of Medicine now
recommends 600 IU of vitamin D daily, she added.
Calcium has also been shown to reduce tumor growth in patients
with colon cancer, Tang said. "So maybe calcium has a role, too,"
she said. "I can't say whether it was the calcium or the vitamin D
that was important."
But the combination seemed to convey a benefit, she added.
Whether these results would be seen in men or young women isn't
known, Tang noted. But an earlier study led by Tang found a benefit
from vitamin D in reducing the risk of melanoma among older
"More studies need to be done, because we want to make sure these results are true in other communities," Tang said.
The report was published in the June 27 online edition of the
Journal of Clinical Oncology.
For the study, Tang's team collected data on 36,282
postmenopausal women, 50 to 79 years old, who took part in the
Women's Health Initiative study. As part of a test to see if
calcium plus vitamin D had any effect on hip fractures or colon
cancer, the women were randomly assigned to take supplements or
The supplements were 1,000 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of
vitamin D daily.
Over about seven years of follow-up, the women taking the
supplements who had had previous non-melanoma skin cancer reduced
their risk of developing melanoma by 57 percent, compared with
similar women not taking the supplements.
The melanoma risk reduction was not seen among women who had not
had an earlier non-melanoma skin cancer, the study authors
Overall, only 176 cases of melanoma developed, said the
In the United States, more than 68,000 cases of melanoma are
diagnosed in adults each year, according to the U.S. National
Cancer Institute.
Hoping to uncover why vitamin D and/or calcium may be
beneficial, Tang said the team next intends to test the compounds
directly on cancer cells.
Commenting on the study, Dr. Michael Holick, professor of
medicine, physiology and biophysics at Boston University School of
Medicine, said a lot of sun exposure early in life increases the
risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, but may actually lower the risk
of developing melanoma. Sunlight is a source of vitamin D.
"Melanoma is a different story. Being exposed to sunlight, making some vitamin D may very well be protective of melanoma," Holick said. "The thinking is, improving your vitamin D status, whether by supplements or by exposure to sunlight, you are providing your skin cells with a mechanism to prevent them from becoming malignant," he said.
What role calcium may play is unknown, Holick said. "We don't
know whether vitamin D can have its effect in the absence of
calcium or vice versa; there's rationale for both," he said.
Holick said he thinks the finding would be the same for men and
other groups.
People can get their vitamin D from diet, sun exposure and
supplements. Fatty fish and fortified dairy products are two
dietary sources of vitamin D.
Holick said he recommends that children take 1,000 IU of vitamin
D a day and adults, 2,000 IU.
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4. Friday Night Lights returns to Belmont as Belmont High School Marauders football is finally back at Harris Field from three road games to open the season as the boys take on Wakefield High School at 6 p.m. Come see the team, hear the band and eat hot dogs. Also in town today are Girls' Volleyball (hosting Woburn High) and Girls' Swimming (vs. Winchester High) in the Wenner Field House at 4 p.m.
2. Playtime is a drop-in, informal playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers, where both children and adults can meet new friends. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room of the Belmont Public Library. Call the Children's Room at 617-993-2880 with any questions.
3. The Benton Library, Belmont's independent and all volunteer-run library, is open every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's a great time to explore, borrow and use the children's section informally. Also, come see the new collection of New York Times bestsellers the library just purchased including "The Time Keeper," by Mitch Albom, "Zoo," by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge, "NW," by Zadie Smith and "Where'd you go Bernadette?" by Maria Semple.
4. Yoga, taught by professional instructors, is being held this morning from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 582 Pleasant St, in Gardiner Hall, at the back of the church. $10. All levels welcome just bring your own mat if you can. $6 per child for child care. All proceeds benefit Plymouth Nursery School.
5. Come take a gentle morning walk with a friendly group of people around the Town Field neighborhood. The walks kick off from the Beech Street Center at 9:30 a.m.
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How to Connect a Wii Remote
When starting up your Wii for the first time, you will need to connect your Wii-mote to it. Also, if you buy a new Wii remote, you'll need these steps. Not just new ones, but broken ones too...
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2Open the slot on the front of the Wii. Remove the battery cover on the Wii Remote that you want to sync.
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"Is that Jane Fonda at the next table?"
We steal surreptitious glances at the neighboring group, examining the woman in the black hat pulled low over a pair of glasses. It wouldn't be unusual to spot celebrities at Buckhead Diner — a place where the walls are lined with framed photos of visiting stars like Steve Martin, Henry Winkler and Kathy Bates.
This is not your typical greasy spoon. I learned this when my boyfriend (now husband) and I first ate at Buckhead Diner many years ago, with only wads of leftover gas money from our parents stuffed in our pockets. After seeing the non-diner prices, we quickly altered our plans and ordered an appetizer and a couple of drinks. We may have been fooled by the cool polished steel exterior, but the luxurious interior modeled after an Orient Express rail car clued us in.
The food, pricing and guest list set this diner apart from its counterparts, as does the level of service, which is customary for the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group. White-jacketed waiters anticipate needs without a trace of pretense. On one visit, our waiter, Michael, with his smooth Southern drawl, seems as if he could easily glide between fine dining and a country kitchen.
The diner carefully — and successfully — skirts the lines between casual and upscale, and classic and dated. Open since 1987, Buckhead Diner's menu has been shaped by celebrated Atlanta chefs including Kevin Rathbun, Gerry Klaskala and Joey Riley. A handful of the original menu items such as the finger-licking-good warm Maytag blue cheese chips ($8.75) and the super sweet "James Beard award-winning white chocolate banana cream pie" ($7.50) remain on the menu, now the diner's iconic dishes.
The menu has recently been updated under the direction of chef Charles Schwab. In true diner form, it features a range of entrees, burgers and sandwiches like the sliced herb roast beef ($15.50). This not-so-average sandwich contains layers of beef that meld with the flavors of the heady port balsamic glaze, sweet caramelized onions and triple cream blue cheese. What seals the deal is the kicky horseradish creme fraiche slathered on a crackly-crusted ciabatta bread — bread that is made across the street at the diner's sister restaurant, Buckhead Bread Company.
Like the roast beef sandwich, the Niman Ranch pork chop typifies the high level of execution at the Buckhead Diner. The simple grilled pork chop stands on its own merit — perfectly seasoned and prepared with juices that ooze out of the tender chop with each cut. Those juices seep into the creamy parmesan risotto studded with sharp bursts of pickled red onion ($19.95).
Other new items, like the flaky chili-spiced mahi mahi ($19.50), represent a company-wide trend to offer gluten-free choices. An adobo rub on the mahi mahi delivers a delicate heat that complements the natural sweetness of the fish. This chili-spice blend was originally developed by Sidney's Spices for Nava, another of Buckhead Life's restaurants.
The white-truffle deviled eggs ($5.95), another of the many gluten-free options, should appear on everyone's tab. These luxurious eggs with a yolk-and-shallot mayonnaise filling receive a hefty pour of white truffle oil to finish. Three fat eggs sit atop a Bibb salad dressed with a refreshingly tart lemon vinaigrette that balances the richness of the truffle filling.
I prefer the deviled eggs to the pimento cheese fritters ($7.95), substantial hush-puppy-like balls lolling in a puddle of sweet and spicy pimento pepper jelly. Because the fritters are so thick, a layer of raw batter surrounds the small gush of pimento cheese in the center. They do, however, suffice as a vehicle for the addictive spice of the pepper jelly.
Wrap it all up diner-style with one of the soda fountain treats. You could go for the carrot cake or peach bread pudding (both $6.95), but my advice is to stick with the milkshakes. Try the thick chocolate-hazelnut-caramel one ($5.50) with decadent slips of chocolate-hazelnut spread. Or, if you didn't overdo it with the diner's specialty cocktails, beer, or wine (all served by the glass or quartino), indulge in one of the "I.D." cocktail shakes ($9).
After so many years, this iconic Atlanta diner retains its polish. That's why celebrities zero in on Buckhead Diner, just like our table neighbor, Jane Fonda.BUCKHEAD DINER 3073 Piedmont Road, Atlanta. 404-262-3336 Food: Upscale diner serving American fare with Southern touches Service: Polished and professional Best dishes: Niman Ranch pork chop, Chili-spiced mahi mahi, white truffle deviled eggs Vegetarian selections: Grilled cheese, salads, appetizers and sides Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Hours: 11 a.m. — midnight Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m — 10 p.m. Sundays Children: Yes Parking: A small row of self-park spots and valet, which costs $2 Reservations: Priority seating available Wheelchair access: Yes Smoking: No Noise level: Medium Patio: No Takeout: Yes
February 9th, 2012
11:16 am
This restaurant company is a joke, Pano is an absolute idiot and thinks he is better than everyone else. Nico, his son, is no better, actually worse. The fact that so many people patronize these restaurants is sickening, if they really knew what these guys were all about they would go out of business.
February 9th, 2012
11:36 am
I agree!!
February 9th, 2012
11:47 am
Have to agree with Steve and his new friend. Caught the BLG passing off something for what it wasn't, wrote a letter to Pano. Never heard a peep. Besides, there are literally hundreds of better choices in this town at which to dine.
February 9th, 2012
11:54 am
Apparently idiots can run great restaurants, then. Dined at Buckhead Diner many times, never disappointed.
Let's stick to the food and leave personal grievances aside. So no more disgruntled former BLG employees, please!
February 9th, 2012
11:58 am
I've never had a bad experience at a Buckhead Life restaurant. Instead, some very good memories have been made there. I can't afford them regularly, but as a special treat they are not to be missed.
February 9th, 2012
11:58 am
Although not in Buckhead, The Pickrick had the best food in the Atlanta area.
February 9th, 2012
12:00 pm
Can someone explain to me why people hate Buckhead Life places so much? I think Buckhead Diner is more of a two star, but I've had great meals at Bistro Niko and better than great at Kyma.
February 9th, 2012
12:06 pm
This place is a ripoff. The food is ok but the prices are not worth it considering there are better diners and restaurants.
Also, Buckhead Life is one step above Darden, although Darden has a name that isn't cringe-worthy.
February 9th, 2012
12:33 pm
Some of the best food I have ever had. Buckhead is a great group.
February 9th, 2012
12:34 pm
@Rick – not sure either why they don't get more love – seems to me part of it is because some folks equate "restaurant groups" with chains, and maybe partly because they seem deliberately cater to an older crowd. And I suppose it all depends on who you ask, since in my experience they're always crowded. They've also been around a while, so they don't [thankfully] attract the crowd that's looking for a "scene."
As it turns out, Buckhead Diner is my favorite of all the BLG restaurants. Their current menu is solid top to bottom. I also disagree with Frank – it's one of the better values in fine dining in the city (even amongst other BLG restos..)
February 9th, 2012
1:14 pm
GREAT REVIEW! Buckhead Diner has been one of my favorites for twenty years. I'm glad to see they got their due.
Anyone who thinks Buckhead Life restaurants are comparable to darden obviously has not eaten in them and is upset about it.
Hey Steve, can't get a job since they canned you?!?
Keep it up Buckhead Diner!!
February 9th, 2012
1:32 pm
I'm a big fan of Buckhead Life restaurants in general – only one negative experience at one place, which I would never hold against the others. As a native Atlantan, I've dined at all of them over the years. Buckhead Diner is, and has always been, a fantastic place to eat. On my most recent visit, I tried the flatbread with housemade sausage – super yum! Definitely my new favorite there. The milkshake cocktails Jenny referenced are also amazing. They are served as 4-5oz glasses – the perfect amount of sweet I want at the end of my meal. Of course, the service is top notch. From the time we walked in to the time we left, we never wanted for anything. The only notable downfall of my most recent visit was the carrot cake. The cake itself was good, but the icing tasted like straight-up cream cheese – not sweetened, not made into icing, but spread straight from the container. After seeing that photo above, next time I'm getting that pork chop.
February 9th, 2012
2:11 pm
I love the Buckhead Diner. I met my wife there on a Thursday night. I had the buttermilk fried quail with blue cheese chips and she had the chili spiced fish. We liked it so much we made it a tradition to eat there every Thursday. We used to always get the same thing, but after awhile, we had to vary it. Love the whole menu. The trout and pork chops are delicious. I just recently started going back on Thursdays. It's been tough since my wife left me. Sometimes I sit there and think she'll come through the door, but she never does. Maybe someday, right?
February 9th, 2012
2:28 pm
Sounds personal to me Steve. What happened? Did you work for Pano at some point and just couldn't cut it? now you hide behind the keyboard and want to see if people will listen to you? What their about? How about working 90 hours a week to stand behind their legacy of outstanding food and service? How many hours do you work to take care of your customers? i would like to know where you go to get a good meal !
February 9th, 2012
3:42 pm
James: "…so they don't [thankfully] attract the crowd that's looking for a 'scene.'" Amen! And that is a big plus in my opinion.
February 9th, 2012
3:58 pm
You go Stevie boys! BLG is sooooo over rated.
February 9th, 2012
5:51 pm
I do think it's pricey there, but man, do I love that Veal Meatloaf. All of the BLG restauarants (minus recently-opened Bistro Niko) could use a bit of a freshening-up. I sat on a chair at Fish Market last time that was like something out of an elementary school library.
For cheaper eats of somewhat-similar fare, I'd reccomend checking out Joey Riley's place Kaleidoscope over in Brookhaven. Mr. Kessler, I know that you reviewed it after they had somewhat-recently opened, but now that they've been opened a year I think that it could warrant a revisit. The food has gotten much better over the past year as they've really hit their stride.
February 9th, 2012
7:37 pm
I am not a Buckhead Life Group fan only because they are "tough" business folks – their restaurants have always been some of my favorites – Buckhead Diner is a must for anyone new to Atlanta or visiting – or maybe when I take my daughter to Phipps or Lenox – it's an enjoy a drink – people watch – take in Buckhead and enjoy some pretty fine food – yes a little pricey – but considering the entire experience is well worth my money -
February 9th, 2012
8:03 pm
Love you Buckhead! We love Pricci's as well, always have a great time there! Food is second to none and Maureen is the best <3
February 9th, 2012
9:48 pm
Put me somewhere in the middle. I used to really like Buckhead Diner, but the last time I was there (4 or 5 years ago now) I had a pretty bad meal (it was a horribly cooked tuna – I actually sent it back, which I almost never do. I eat out a lot, and I've sent at most 5 dishes back). I haven't been back since, although I'd be open to giving it a try. All of the others I tried always fell into the good but not great range (never been to Kyma, though, which I hear is the best).
February 9th, 2012
11:39 pm
Put the emotions aside. The food and service is good. This company has produced the likes of Rathbuns and The Hil. There is a lot to eat out these days. Think before you eat and speak there are Real people involved.
February 10th, 2012
2:40 am
@Tyree buddy I feel your pain…here's praying that wife of yours comes back one day! As for the food at the Diner I've only eaten there once but it was very good.
February 10th, 2012
9:43 am
I go to Buckhead Diner every time I'm in Atlanta for the past 20 years or so and have never had a bad meal. Can't wait to go next time I'm in town to check out the new menu. The only thing I don't like is the valet parking.
February 10th, 2012
10:18 am
Steve, what you accuse others off is what you are guilty of yourself.
You need to stop being bitter. You can choose to be happy or sad. Sounds like you decided to be a sad sack and that is sad. The place is general good not bad as you say.
February 10th, 2012
11:13 am
The fact that this place is apparently still profitable, more than 25 years after the "upscale diner" trend was hot, is a testament to something, though I'm not sure what. Say what you will about BLG, but they apparently deliver what the people want.
February 10th, 2012
2:56 pm
Hahahaahahah @ James White the Shill for The Hil………….can't stand you brah.
February 10th, 2012
4:40 pm
As a lifelong Atlantan, I have to agree that BLG's restaurants are just not that great. There are MANY better options and MUCH more creative fare to be found around town. 4th & Swift, Bacchanalia and its many sisters, Woodfire, Miller Union, Empire State South, I could go on and on. BLG is fine if you don't mind inconsistency and you hate creativity. They'll serve you an okay meal every once in awhile, but it will be totally devoid of any personality. And don't get me started on the BLG wait staff. @Steve – I'm not surprised at the wrath that decended on you. This town couldn't support Seegers (and many others) so they don't stand a chance recognizing BLG as the tired and over-hyped group that they are. And BTW everyone, I don't even think Steve is a disgruntled BLG employee, I'll bet he's just an honest Atlantan tired of the same ol' same ol'. @james, Serenbe?? Really? Oh good Lord…
February 10th, 2012
4:54 pm
I think the BLG restaurants are hit or miss. Sometimes great, sometimes not so great. Ive had good experiences at the Buckhead Diner but frankly, Bistro Niko has not been good. Beautiful place and great for a drink but the food has just not been very good.
I will miss Tierra. Too bad there are not more places like that.
February 10th, 2012
5:52 pm
Why do people like Academic Socialite make me laugh… at them, not with them? Pomposity in its most humorous form.
February 11th, 2012
9:12 am
I refuse to dine anywhere popular. If a place is popular it can't be any good. I only dine at places I and a few other 'in the know' people frequent. This helps feed my pathological need to feel elite and superior.
February 11th, 2012
3:02 pm
I remember eating here for the first time in the early '90's. I hate to admit it (for some reason), but it's still really good. We don't go often, but when we do, the meal is always terrific. An Atlanta staple that has managed to stay on top of its game for many years, and hopefully many more to come.
February 11th, 2012
3:07 pm
@Academic Socialite: I guess you point out why I, "hate to admit" that I like Buckhead Diner. I'm not a fan of BLG and have had really bad experiences at Pricci and Bistro Niko – not with the food, but with the "holier than thou" attitude that I should feel privileged to set foot in the place. I have not felt that way at Buckhead Diner, but admittedly don't eat there very often due to, as you point out, other great options in the City, including those you mention. But when I pay what I do for a nice night out, I like to at least be appreciated, starting with not having to wait nearly 60 minutes for my reserved table to become available.
February 11th, 2012
3:42 pm
micheal was my watier as well he always give perfect service with his life experiences buck head greatest secret!!!
February 11th, 2012
3:48 pm
its yumm-o I hope they use EVOO
February 12th, 2012
11:53 am
Middle of the road conceptualization. Solid execution. Dated service style. Stuffy atmosphere for a diner.
BLG needs to change with the times. I don't want to go to a diner and have some white coated waiter address my by "Mr. Bateman". Great touch for a fine dining restaurant, but is this a diner or…?
"The diner carefully — and successfully — skirts the lines between casual and upscale, and classic and dated." Sorry Jenny. Can't agree with you on that at all.
Like most BLG restaurants the Diner needs a major reworking and facelift. It's 2012, not 1992.
February 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
Why would you want every restaurant to be the loud, flashy, soul-less, "I'm so hot, look at me! Me! Me!" place, when there are already plenty of those around? Obviously, BLG does what they do very well, they are packed every evening. There is something to be said for having a sedate and well-executed meal in a dignified environment. Thus, there is always a need for places like BLG restaurants, La Grotta, etc. They just work.
February 13th, 2012
12:24 pm
Hey, @Edward – it's not "obvious" to me that BLG "does what they do very well" otherwise, I wouldn't have said what I did. I don't think what I wrote is pompous, it's just my honest opinion that BLG's restaurants are not all that good. To quote you, I agree that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a "…well-executed meal in a dignified environment," but my problem continues to be that for ME, BLG's restaurants don't offer that. They give me at times a semi-decent, yet often inconsistent meal in a tired, 1990's (not particularly dignified) environment. In Atlanta, where we DO have so many better options, I just can't do the BLG thing. The restaurants aren't always "packed" either – especially VVV and Nava. Visited both last year for business dinners (not my idea, mind you) and we could have walked right in without a reservation. @John Kessler, do you have any way of checking to see whether or not @Edward works for BLG or reps PR for them? Given the events on your now famous Ocean Prime blog, that turn of events would be really entertaining…
February 14th, 2012
3:43 pm
LOL, I'm a retired computer specialist who worked for a large local telecommunications company. I just happen to enjoy good food and when I can afford it, I do enjoy a BLG restaurant on occasion. Your pompousness is self-evident. Could you list some of the other places you don't like, I'd enjoy patronizing those places since I would know in advance I wouldn't have to accommodate your ego.
February 14th, 2012
5:31 pm
Buckhead, Buckhead, Buckhead, Highland Ave, Highland Ave, Highland Ave, Midtown, Midtown, Midtown. The majority of your readers live and dine outside Atlanta City Limits and beyond the perimeter. There are so many great restaurants in areas other than downtown Atlanta that offer fine quality dining as good or better at modest pricing unlike Buckhead, etc. Same thing with local Atlanta news stations, they focus on the plight of Atlanta residents when their viewers are mostly outside Atlanta and are tired of hearing the same criminal news stories every night. Think outside the Atlanta box and get out of your comfort zone when it comes to dining reviews more often and you will be enlighten! I'm sick of high priced mediocre food and service in downtown Atlanta!!!!.


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