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Have the Conservatives already forgotten Eastleigh?
It would appear they have, judging by the reaction of many in their ranks to last week's local elections. The calls since last Thursday from many Tories have been to tack to the right, to say nasty things about Europe and only slightly politer things about immigrants in the belief that's a winning combination to […]
Liberal Democrat Newswire #32 is out: who were the Lib Dem winners from Eastleigh?
Edition #32 of Liberal Democrat Newswire came out last week, looking at who the winners in the party are from Mike Thornton's Eastleigh by-election success. It's now also available online to read here. If you would like to receive the next edition of Liberal Democrat Newswire direct to your own inbox as soon as it […]
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Another day, another dodged hustings for Conservative candidate Maria Hutchings.
Eastleigh by-election: 26 February – Ashdown does micro-micro-targeting
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+++ New Eastleigh poll: Lib Dems 5% ahead, UKIP 3rd
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Eastleigh by-election: 25 February – it's close
An unusual start to one of these round-ups: a quote from Conservative by-election candidate Maria Hutchings which I agree with.
Eastleigh by-election: 24 February, featuring biscuits, balloons and cake
The day started with a new poll...
Eastleigh by-election: 23 February – Labour aims high and is falling short
Right, let's start with the bravest MP spotted so far. Labour MP Tristram Hunt has well and truly stuck his neck out about how Labour needs to do really well in Eastleigh.

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Emil Brown OF .244, 13 HRs, 59 RBIs Orioles are in the market for a right-handed-hitting outfielder to potentially platoon with Luke Scott.
Paul Byrd SP 11-12, 4.60 ERA In the quest for an innings eater, Byrd will garner team interest for the second time in three years.
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A light three-wheeler with lots of style and some cool new developments for 2008.
The Air Buggy Mimi with all the trimmings
With an SRP of £379.99, this pushchair comes with an all-weather kit that includes a sun shade, mosquito net, rain cover and footmuff.
As standard, the Air Buggy already features a good-size basket, stroller mat and tyre pump as well as a drink holder and wrist strap.
The Air Buggy Mimi comes in eight colours to go with its silver or black frame.
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I bought one of these at the Baby Show at Earls Court. It was the best investment I have ever made. It is the most attractive buggy I have ever seen, so easy to use ( an essential factor when I am also walking my dog!). People keep on stopping me and asking where I got it from.
It's great because it takes my baby seat easily. It is so light weight which means that as a family we are able to all push our new addition around. I looked at all 3 wheel buggies before this and it was the only one that I felt looked trendy, comfortable and which my husband would also enjoy pushing along!
It really is so easy to use and I think it is excelent value for money. The service that we have received has also been great!
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For an 'unknown' I thought this was a bit of a gamble but I got a few quid off by pre-ordering it at a baby show my wife dragged me too. I wanted a bugaboo but my wife wanted somethiing that she could fold easily to put in the boot when I'm not around.
As it happens we are very happy with it because it literally came with all the accesories and it is so easy to use even she can do it! I didnt relise at the time but our car seat can go on it and it looks good pushing it around the park myself.
All in all ive got to give this a good review. Admitedly I have neve owned any other buggy but looking around I havent seen another one that folds up so easily.
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Thai IDEA Vegetarian is a brand-new, all veg restaurant in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, and it's mighty tasty! I especially enjoy that the vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu, and and every item has a vegan option. Well, that's if it's not vegan to begin with, which many are. Fantastic! On the menu, they clearly state that they don't use any fish or oyster sauces, which is always my #1 concern at Thai restaurants. Obviously, they're extra wonderful. Plus, the food is damn good. Anyway, read my entire review over at SF Weekly and then go read The Tender's review to see that omnivores also love it (small victories!) and THEN go get busy on some of those Firecracker Balls! Sexy!
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Guest post: Finding vegan in the Indianapolis! »
Finding vegan-friendly places to eat in a new city can be a difficult, frustrating affair; though nothing beats sitting on your patio, sharing a home-cooked meal and some family leisure time by the pool, it's nice to be able to go out for a good meal. I discovered this recently when I moved to Indianapolis, Ind., a city not widely known for its cuisine or vegan-friendliness. Despite its (lack of) reputation, there are many fantastic restaurants in Indianapolis that cater to vegans and non-vegans alike, making them perfect destinations for families whose members have various dietary restrictions. Five of the best I've found so far are 3 Sisters Café, Jasmine Thai, Santorini's Greek Kitchen, Yats, and 'Za.
Jasmine Thai
Though there are many Thai restaurants in Indianapolis, my favorite by far is Jasmine Thai. Nestled in a shopping plaza on 96th Street and River Road on the North side of Indy, the cozy dining area and friendly staff provide a pleasant atmosphere. Nearly every dish can be made vegan by substituting tofu for meat and asking for no eggs. Jasmine uses fresh spices and vegetables in all their dishes and will add extra vegetables to any dish for $2, though I found that my Pad Woon-Sen was so jam-packed with veggies that I could scarcely have handled more. If you're looking for a good, laid-back place to take your family or don't feel like cooking and are in the mood for some good Thai food, look no further than Jasmine Thai. In addition to being vegan-friendly, it's a great place to go if you have gluten allergies or celiac disease, because Thai cuisine does not use wheat.
Voted Best Vegetarian/Vegan Option in Nuvo's Best of Indy 2010 awards, Yats is Indy's preeminent Cajun/Creole restaurant chain. With locations in Broad Ripple, downtown, Fishers, and Greenwood, it's easy to find an accessible spot. The menus at each location rotate daily, so it's best to ask which items are vegan, though dishes like succotash are on the menu more often than not. Each dish comes with buttered bread, so letting the staff know that you're seeking a vegan option is recommended. Yats is a great restaurant to take a family if you're looking for a fast-paced, colorful night out. Also, the Broad Ripple location is just half a mile from Cantebury Park, making it a great place to bring take-out and spend some time with your children.
Santorini's Greek Kitchen
Located in Fountain Square in central Indianapolis, Santorini's Greek Kitchen is a family-owned authentic Greek restaurant with several vegan-friendly options, including lahanosalata (cabbage salad), soupa me bizelia (split pea soup) and spanakopita (spinach pie—make sure to ask them to leave out the feta). Popular vegan appetizers include hummus, tzaziki, baba ganoush and Santorini tomato balls. Santorini's is the most expensive of these three restaurants, with appetizers costing around $7 and main dishes running between $12 and $18, but the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Why not top off an evening out with the family by visiting Santorini's? The friendly staff and energetic atmosphere will make you feel like you're at a family reunion with your favorite family members.
Broad Ripple Village, a neighborhood on the north side of Indy, is a treasure trove of fantastic restaurants. It's also where you'll find 'Za Pizzeria, a small late-night pizza joint that makes their dough in-house and uses all fresh ingredients. Their only menu options are pizza and breadsticks, so it's very, very niche. They have a specialty vegan pizza, the VeganZa, which uses Daiya and a choice of two toppings for $22 for a 14-inch or $28 for an 18-inch pie. The atmosphere is light, with a small dining room painted in a bright orange. It's not an ideal place to take a large group of people, but they do offer delivery, so you can easily enjoy some 'Za in the comfort of your home.
3 Sisters
Another gem of Broad Ripple, 3 Sisters Café is a family-friendly eatery established in a beautiful old house. With creaky wooden floors and large windows, you'll feel more like you're eating at grandma's than at a restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing. They serve non-vegetarian and vegan dishes, so you'll have to pay special attention to the menu when you're ordering, though vegan dishes are marked. Some of the most delectable available are the multigrain porridge, and the black bean burger. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food and can help you find what you need.
If you know where to go, Indianapolis has a wide variety of fantastic restaurants that are suitable for both vegans and non-vegans, making them ideal places to take mixed groups. If you live or travel in the Indianapolis area, give each of these places a try; they all bring something unique—and delicious—to the table.
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Another day in New York, another vegan restaurant! I ventured out of Brooklyn to meet my pal Brittany in her neighborhood, the Lower East Side. OMG my big day in the city! We were searching for a place by her apartment and with the help of Happy Cow and SuperVegan, we decided on Tiengarden. It's completely vegan and the internets are calling it Chinese food but I felt like it was kind of Thai (the lovely Brittany agrees), but maybe I'm a racist.
We shared spring rolls and they were adequate. I'm like a spring roll ninja (why's it got to be a ninja Megan? Racist!) so you can't just come at me with any old thing, but they were enjoyable. Brit (an omni) got the stir-fried noodles and she liked it, but says it was a little oily. But dude, she was totally into it. She was even talking about becoming a vegan but she didn't really have any other reason besides liking the stir-fried noodles. I was like, homegirl, it takes commitment! It's like on America's Next Top Model, you can't roll in on day one thinking you're Tyra! You can't even smile with your eyes!
Whaaaaaat was I talking about? Ah yes, nuggets! Well, I was about to. I had T11, the special nuggets with peanut curry sauce. Boy were those nuggets special! I think they were deep-fried chunks of tofu—I can get down with that. There were also zucchini, broccoli and other veggies along with some sort of brown rice. I'm a peanut sauce enthusiast and the more it tastes like peanut butter, the better. This sauce was excellent, very peanut-buttery (not thick like it, just the taste). If you like that spicy non-peanut-buttery peanut sauce, you are out of luck.
Other things to note: they have lots of desserts available but I didn't try any because I had places to be (I'm a big-city girl now!) but they looked good. I'll definitely have to try the carrot cake next time—cake is my favorite vegetable! Oh and they didn't have regular soda but Brittany got this Chinese cola thing and now she's all about it. It's like, there goes Brittany with that Chinese cola! Sheesh, if I had a nickle…etc.
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Green Papaya, an ALL-VEGAN THAI RESTAURANT in downtown Berkeley, opened this week. Upon walking in, one might feel as if he or she is in the center of a fresh papaya, with long walls freshly painted green and pink curtains.
Glancing at the shiny flat screen pasted on the wall, I thought we were in a Supreme Master joint, but then I saw BEER. The menu was super-cute, with appetizers billed as "chill chill," salads as "yum yum," and soups as "warm up." They brought us Thai iced tea on the house. I was sort of anticipating fake meat galore (a la every vegan thai restaurant in Hollywood) but was shown a world of tofu, lightly fried seitan, and fresh vegetables. While my tastebuds missed the processed soy, my butthole said "thank you."
Despite the lack of faux mutton or veggie whole duck or whatever, the menu was pretty inventive. We started with Curry Puffs, which are four deep-fried triangles stuffed with a moist mixture of pumpkin, shiitake, potato, onion, and pepper.
Then came the delicious Pad Thai. Probably my 4th best ever. And finally: the lunch special, Seitanic Broccoli (my name, not theirs); a mound of rice, crispy tofu skewers (or spring roll), and a sweet cucumber salad.
You don't have to say "no egg pretty PRETTY please!," they won't mistake your gluten dish for beef chunks, and there is no fish sauce—ever.
They're open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and located a mere block from the downtown Berkeley Bart station at 2016 Shattuck Ave. Check it out!
Review: Central Vegetarian! »
Central Vegetarian is a new vegetarian/vegan restaurant on Park Street, the main drag in Alameda, a tropical isle of dreams located on the idyllic SF Bay, a.k.a. The Biggest Little City on Earth. I grew up on The Island, and finding ONE restaurant with even ONE vegan item on its menu is like trying to figure out how Star Jones gets out of bed in the morning instead of just killing herself. It's like Labyrinth, bitches. Next to impossible. However, with the opening of Central Vegetarian, we have a player in the game, folks! With a menu that is nearly identical to Golden Era in San Francisco and Golden Lotus in Oakland, you can't help but believe this is a Supreme Master Ching Hai Enterprise.* And it is: the chef/owner used to work in the kitchen at Golden Lotus but then realized she was hell of in a cult and jumped ship, taking the recipes with her! You go, girl!
The menu is mainly Vietnamese but there are some Chinese and Thai dishes. If you're not a moron, you will order any of the clay pots, CARAMELIZED CHICKEN (!!!), spicy gourmet chicken (!!!) and the veggie chow fun. It's cheap, filling and delicious. A VERY VERY VERY welcome addition to the prestigious Alameda eating scene. It takes its place alongside Subway and Applebee's to complete the trifecta of Alameda Power Eating (APE). Watch your back, Gary Danko; APE is coming to get you and what we lack in deliciousness, we make up for in knife fights.
*God, I love that crazy bitch. She doesn't believe in alcohol, drugs, sex, meat or happiness. Obviously, I'm down. With most of it. I mean one thing of it.
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But I ran this post to make a point, both to InBev and to potential buyers of the A-B parks: People love these theme parks. They absolutely adore and cherish them. That is brand value and customer loyalty with a financial value far beyond however many billion your assessors determine the physical parks themselves to be worth.
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A-B park fans care. They do not want to see their parks closed, cut back, ignored or exploited. They want to see the current management team stay and the current financial expectations remain (no jacking prices or slashing expenses to help "pay for" the deal, to the detriment of the customer experience).
Pick up the phone and call Mark Shapiro at Six Flags and ask him about the value of customer loyalty. Because he would trade in a microsecond to have Six Flags customers feel the way about his parks that BEC's customers feel about Busch Gardens and SeaWorld.
Passion is an extremely value and lucrative asset in business. It is also the most fragile. If InBev screws these customers, their immense goodwill toward these parks and, by extension, to other A-B brands, will evaporate.
Again, talk to the folks at Six Flags. They'll tell you how much it costs to try to win that loyalty back.
Right now there is really no other response to be had. Maybe a continued round of questions toward theme park personnal may get some "off the record" responses and give us more to discuss. For instance, e-mail any and all media realations people and request the same? Anyone can e-mail/contact BGE, etc... via their website under contact and media relations. Don't expect to get too much in reply, but maybe one might step up and go off record to speak of what may be floating around the water cooler so to speak?
My contacts so far have nothing major to report, just their own opinions on what they expect to happen. Sorry to say, but time will tell more as it passes.
Merlin/Blackstone can't because of their deal with Universal, and Universal isn't likely since GE is selling all kinds of stuff. So... who knows?
And many thanks to you as well, Robert. For writing what I know many A-B theme park fans including myself are feeling - and in a far better way than I would pen it :) You're spot on with what A-B has currently achieved in terms of brand loyalty, and also regarding what they have to lose if InBev just dumps these parks off to the highest bidder. They're more than parks. Period.
Should some of the InBev C-suite folks stumble across our little forum here, I hope they take our words into consideration before ruining what, IMHO, is the epitomy of what not only theme parks, but good ole family entertainment should be.
I've not heard of any other connections other than, as Robert mentions, the Blackstone thing, and the long-finished deal relating to European properties that came about just before PortAventura's conception. Though if you know of anything else Alicia, I'd be very interested to hear it.
I know this may be premature since the sale is not final but after being a season pass holder with my family for the last decade it concerns me greatly.
Thank you in advance for your consideration
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Stalin our father.
Watercolors on plaster -painting by daveed
"Stalin our father, Russia our mother
If only we were orphans"
Anna Shternshis, Soviet and Kosher: Jewish Popular Culture in the Soviet Union, 1923-1939
Footnote: Recent scholarship, namely, works by Jeffrey Veidlinger, Gennady Estraikh, Katerina Clark, and David Shneer, argues that these Jewish activists, including some members of the Evsektsii, took advantage of Soviet opportunities and intended to build a secular Yiddish culture with a distinct, albeit non-religious Jewish content. For example, Veidlinger argues that producers, actors, and directors of the Moscow State Yiddish Theater were able to incorporate hidden Zionist and religious messages into their plays.
Marc Chagall, The Cemetery Gates, 1917
Written in Hebrew on the cemetery gates are the words of Ezekiel: "Thus saith the Lord God: Behold. О my people. I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel." In the context of the Bolshevik revolution at the time, Ezekiel's prophecy in this painting suggests the excitement of Vitebsk's Jews finally enjoying the full rights of other Russian citizens.
Visited the "Chagall and the Russian Avant-Garde" exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario for New Year's Eve. Expect some art spam.
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Marcin Gortat BIO:
PROFESSIONALLY: Owns overall career averages of 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 357 games (144 starts)...133 double-digit scoring efforts as a Sun (43 in 2010-11, 53 in 2011-12, 37 in 2012-13) after joining Phoenix with 12 in 175 games with Orlando...32 career 20-point efforts, all as a Sun (seven in 2010-11, 21 in 2011-12, four in 2012-13)...71 double-doubles as a Sun (23 in 2010-11, 31 in 2011-12, 17 in 2012-13) after joining Phoenix with six in his career...23 career 20-10 games, all with Phoenix, and eight 20-15 games, all with the Suns.
2012-13: In his sixth NBA season and second full season with the Suns, averaged 11.1 points, a team- best 8.5 rebounds and a career-high 1.61 blocks despite being limited to just 61 games (61 starts) due to injury... Suffered a Lisfranc (midfoot) sprain in his right foot and missed the season's final 21 games... Before the injury, had not missed a single game in a Suns uniform and had appeared in a career-high 182 consecutive contests after being acquired by the Suns on (12/18/10)...Had started a career-best 137-straight games overall...Suns leader in field goal percentage (.521)...Averaged a career-high 1.61 blocks (14th-NBA), most by a Sun since Amar'e Stoudemire in 2007-08...Five performances of five or more blocks in 61 games, the most in a single season by a Sun since Oliver Miller in 1993-94...12 three-block performances, just one shy of a career-high.
2011-12: Blocked 12 shots in the season's first three games, the second-most to begin a season in franchise history (Larry Nance, 1982-83)...Career-high seven blocks at Charlotte, just the eighth player in franchise history with seven or more blocks in a single game (Alvan Adams, Larry Nance, Mark West, Andrew Lang, Oliver Miller, Hot Rod Williams, Amar'e Stoudemire)...franchise history with at least 20…37double-digit scoring efforts...Four 20-point efforts, including two 20-10 games...21 double-digit rebound- ing efforts...17 double-doubles...Led or shared the team lead in scoring 10 times, rebounding 34 times, and in blocks 31 times.
2010-11: Averaged 10.2 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.1 bpg and 25.4 mpg in 80 games split between Orlando and Phoenix...Made his Suns debut vs. Miami (12/23), but didn't become the Suns' starting center until March 27... Averaged 14.3 points and 10.6 rebounds in 11 games as a starter...Had 17-straight double-digit scoring efforts before joining starting lineup, which was the second-longest streak by an NBA reserve that season (James Harden-18)...Tallied a career-high 23 double-doubles, including an NBA-best and franchise-record 17 off the bench...Also became just one of four NBA players in the last six seasons to record 15 or more double-doubles off the bench (Udonis Haslem, Kevin Love, David Lee)...Joined A.C. Green (1993-94, 10), Maurice Lucas (1984-85, 15) and Mel Counts (1970-71, 10) as the only Suns reserves in franchise history with 10 or more double-doubles in a single season...Became the first Suns reserve in 26 years to rack up 16 or more rebounds in consecutive games (3/8-3/10) since Maurice Lucas in January 1985...His 17-straight double-digit scoring efforts was the longest streak by Suns reserve since Dan Majerle's 31-game stretch (February 3-April 14, 1992) and the fourth-longest in franchise history...In addition to 23 double-doubles, finished the first 55 games of his Suns tenure with 43 double-digit scoring efforts (joined the Suns with six career double-doubles and 12 double-digit scoring efforts in 175 career games with Orlando)...Finished with seven games of 20+ points on the season, after joining the Suns with a career high of 16 points... Tallied three 20 point-15 rebound games...Collected double-figure scoring in 26 of last 27 games, after join- ing the Suns with 12 career double-digit scoring efforts.
2009-10: Appeared in 81 games with Orlando, averaging 3.6 ppg and 4.2 rpg in 13.4 mpg...Also played in all 14 playoff outings, averaging 3.0 ppg and 4.4 rpg in 15.1 mpg...Led (or tied) the team in rebound- ing six times...Scored in double figures twice, including a career-high-tying 16 points on April 14 vs. Philadelphia...Recorded double figures in rebounding four times, including a season-best 12 rebounds vs. ATL (1/9) and on February 10 at CHI (2/10)...Had at least one blocked shot 40 times and two-or-more blocks 19 times, including a season-high four blocks three times, the last on January 22 vs. Sacramento...Tallied a career-high-tying two steals twice, the last time at Philadelphia (3/1).
2008-09: Played in 63 games with the Magic, averaging 3.8 ppg and 4.5 rpg in 12.6 mpg...Made three starts, averaging 10.0 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 apg and 3.0 bpg in 33.7 mpg during that span...During the playoffs, appeared in all 24 games, averaging 3.3 ppg and 3.2 rpg in 11.3 mpg, helping the Magic reach the NBA Finals...Led (or tied) the team in rebounding seven times, including a career-high 18 rebounds at Milwaukee (4/13)...Scored in double figures seven times, including a career-high 16 points (and had 13 boards) at GSW (12/15)...Posted four double-doubles...Blocked at least one shot 32 times, including a career-high five blocks at UTH (12/13)...DNP-CD 17 times...On the Inactive List twice: once due to a sprained left ankle (12/5) and once with no injury (11/22)...In the postseason, made one start at PHI (4/30), tallying playoff career-highs of 11 points, 15 rebounds and four steals in 40 minutes...Recorded playoff career-high four blocks at L.AL (6/4).
2007-08: Played in six games during his rookie campaign with Orlando, averaging 3.0 ppg and 2.7 rpg in 6.8 mpg....Also appeared in eight games during the NBA Playoffs, averaging 1.3 ppg and 1.0 rpg in 6.0 mpg....Became just the third player from Poland to ever appear in an NBA regular season game vs. New York (3/1), where he recorded two points and one rebound in two minutes...Tallied first double-double of career with 12 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes on vs. WAS (4/16)...On the Inactive List for 73 games and DNP-CD three times...Assigned to Anaheim of the NBA Development League on (11/20)With Anaheim, averaged 9.8 ppg and 6.8 rpg in 27.8 mpg, while shooting .488 (21-43) from the field in five games...Recalled (12/2).
2006-07: Played in 14 games with Koln in Euroleauge action, averaging 10.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 1.1 bpg, while shooting .596 from the field...Also played in 44 games with Koln in the German League, averaging 8.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg and 1.4 bpg, while shooting .575 from the floor.
2005-06: Played in 34 games with Koln, averaging 6.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 1.10 bpg in 19.6 mpg...Also played in 15 games during FIBA EuroCup play, averaging 9.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 1.2 bpg in 26.7 mpg.
2004-05: Averaged 5.2 ppg and 3.8 rpg in 29 games...Also played in 12 games during ULEP Cup action, averaging 8.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 1.25 bpg.
PERSONALLY: Name pronounced MAR-chin GORE-tot...Grew up in Lodz, Poland...Son of legendary Polish boxer Janusz Gortat, who was a two-time Olympic bronze medalist in the lightweight division... The elder Gortat was defeated by eventual winner Leon Spinks (USA) in the 1976 Olympics...Nicknamed the Polish Machine...Mother is Alicja and brother is Phillip...Honored by the Polish minister of foreign affairs and Poland's ambassador to the United States for his contributions to representing the best of Poland on and off the court...Growing up, his basketball idol was Shaq and began his career in Orlando... Wears a shoe size 15...Lists favorite food as "Polish food made by Mom or Grandma" and his favorite restaurant is Fogo de Chao...Has visited U.S. and Polish military members in Afghanistan...As a child, favorite subject in school was English...Favorite college team is Duke and favorite NFL team is the Atlanta Falcons... Favorite movie is 300...If he wasn't an NBA player, says he would be a Marine...or a model.


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I will.
Don't you, Bill. You've got your family to consider.
Well, anyway, I won't let any more of them passengers go jumping into trains any more, not when they're moving, I won't. When the train gets in, doors shut. That's the rule, and they'll have to abide by it.
[Enter John Beal.]
Bill [touching his hat]
Good morning, sir.
[John does not answer, but walks to the door between them.]
Carry your bag, sir?
Go to hell!
[Exit through door.]
Somebody's been getting at 'im.
Well, I never did. Why, I knows the young feller.
Pleasant spoken, ain't 'e, as a rule?
Never knew 'im like this.
You ain't bin sayin' nothing to 'im, 'ave yer?
Never in my life.
Well, I never.
'Ad some trouble o' some kind.
Must 'ave.
[Train is heard.]
Ah, 'ere she is. Well, as I was saying . . .
In a second-class railway carriage.
Time: Same morning as Scene 1, Act I.
Noise, and a scene drawn past the windows. The scene, showing a momentary glimpse of fair English hills, is almost entirely placards, "Give her bovril," "Give her OXO," alternately, for ever.
Occupants, John Beal, a girl, a man.
All sit in stoical silence like the two images near Luxor. The man has the window seat, and therefore the right of control over the window.
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Lentil Soup with Pancetta and Parmesan
Prep: 4 minutes; Cook: 37 minutes
Adding a few fresh ingredients to canned soup gives this soup a made-from-scratch flavor with very little time in the kitchen.
Yield: 7 servings (serving size: 1 cup soup and about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 152
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated fat: 1.7g
- Protein: 8.9g
- Carbohydrate: 19.2g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 740mg
- Calcium: 63mg
- 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
- 2 ounces pancetta, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 (19-ounce) cans 99% fat-free lentil soup (such as Progresso)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1. Place first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until onion is golden. Add 1 cup broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, water, soup, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into individual bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Pork
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How to darken concrete?
I'd like to slightly darken some concrete column caps to match some concrete footings at the base of the stone columns. The color difference is this: when the caps are wet, they match the dry footings. Once they dry out, they are much too light. I saw some transparent concrete stain by Behr but they have really only one color in my range... any other ideas? I'm not even sure if that is the way to go. Thanks.
sher-wms sells 877 tints only,,, we pick whatever 1 we need & dilute it in xylene,,, sprayer works best,,, fairly uv resistant, too,,, we never use behr but have repaired many h/o jobs where that mtl was used on conc.
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David Walliams is currently the fastest growing Children's book author in the UK. His books have been translated into over 25 languages and have sold over one million copies in the UK alone. His fourth book, Gangster Granny, and his fifth book, Ratburger, both immediately went to number one in the children's bestseller chart. Walliams' books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim, often drawing comparisons to those of his all-time hero, Roald Dahl.
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Hopefully it will be a film for the cinemas. Miss Root would be a gift of a part for any actress. My favourite would be Emma Thompson who played Nanny McPhee. I think she might be the greatest actress alive today.
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By day, a handsome block of Irving Place in Clinton Hill projects a vibrant wholesomeness, but residents say that come nightfall the area is marred by crime.
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Cuomo Defeats Teachout, Liberal Rival, in the Democratic Primary
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his running mate, Kathy Hochul, captured the Democratic primary over two law school professors, Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu.
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Democrats expelled one indicted lawmaker, held fast to another and reaffirmed their support for an embattled Bronx power broker.
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Hundreds of people gathered in Manhattan to say goodbye to the comedian, who once wrote of the funeral she wanted: "a huge showbiz affair with lights, cameras, action."
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A demonstration on Saturday was, as planned, a peaceful response to the killings of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.
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I think this is a very good starting point for educators starting to use the iPads in Education.
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In a show of solidarity with locked-out members of the Minnesota Orchestra, a union representing security staff at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts asked museum members to reject Richard Davis in his bid for re-election to the MIA's board of trustees.
Davis, the president and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, has been on the MIA's board of trustees since 2007. He is also immediate past chair of the board of the Minnesota Orchestra whose musicians are locked out in a long-running contract dispute. He is one of 10 individuals, including six other incumbents, nominated for three-year terms on the museum's board.
All of the museum's 24,371 members may vote on the slate of trustees in the election which concludes at the museum's annual meeting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 18.
Opposition to Davis came from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 26 which represents the museum's security staff. They announced Wednesday that, before the annual meeting, they plan to protest Davis in company with Minnesota Orchestra fans and members of Young Musicians of Minnesota, a youth ensemble.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman last week pressed management and musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to resolve their labor dispute and get back to playing concerts.
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Minnesota Orchestra board member Doug Kelley disagreed with veteran cellist Tony Ross about nearly every point the two debated Friday night on TPT's "Almanac" program.
At issue is the labor dispute at the orchestra that has locked out musicians since Oct. 1 and caused cancellation of all concerts through the end of the year.
Ross renewed the musicians' call for an independent financial analysis to clear up with he called "fuzzy numbers" in the orchestra's annual reports and public statements.
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"We are willing to do this in the short term to protect you and and the organization," said Davis, according to documents obtained by the Star Tribune. "But we cannot continue this policy long term because it will threaten the endowment. We need you to fully understand the scope of the financial challenges because we will need your help in addressing these in contract negotiations."
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- jamesfelliott Oct 29, 2006 09:12 PM
I'm looking for sushi recommendations in the San Jose area. I'd like to avoid driving to Palo Alto or Milpitas and would prefer to stay around Campbell/San Jose area. I simply haven't been able to find a good place around here for sushi.
Here's a thread that should help you -
Cupertino and San Jose can easily beat out Milpitas sushi-wise.
P.S. Should have asked what style you're seeking. Tomi and Kitsho are both traditional and emphasize the quality of the fish and knife-work over American-style fried sushi rolls.
re: Melanie Wong
And, if you want something less expensive, try Sushi Maru in San Jose or Sunnyvale. It's kaiten sushi (on a conveyor belt), but don't forget that you can always ask to have your sushi made to order here and it's the same price.
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Another vote for Sushi Maru. Great neighborhood sushi place!
Blowfish would be one of my first picks. It is located in Santana Row. If you do not mind techno and Japanese anime this would be the place. The other food is also good as well. I must say it is on the pricey side but I feel it is very good.
I would eschew Blow fish and go to Kitsho or Sushi Kuni in Cupertino, or Sushi Tomi and Tomisushi (San Jose and Mountain View, same owners).
Where have you already tried?
You've received some good recs so far, but I'll add Kubota in Japantown to the mix. I haven't eaten at many south bay sushi places to proclaim this my "best", but I enjoyed our one visit to Kubota for sushi. Fish was fresh and nigiri were made well. Have heard their cooked items are solid too. Nice space. Anyone been recently?
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I haven't tried it, but I've heard good things about Sushi on the Run in Los Gatos. Supposed to be a tiny place w/ about 8 stools. Even the tiny places seem to have a web presence these days...
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but i heard about this place missed out on it both times i was in the sf area, is los gatos closer to santa cruz than san francisco/
There's really not much more for me to add value to the discussion other than stick with Kitsho, Tomi Sushi, or Sushi Kuni, though you cannot go wrong with the first two (Sushi Kuni is great but it is overall a decent standard but pales in comparison with Tomi and Kitsho). Tomi Sushi would offer the higher price to performance ratio while Kitsho is pricier but highest quality.
Kitsho is by 280 and Wolfe, Tomi Sushi 280 and Saratoga, and Sushi Kuni is closest by 280/De Anza. I'd say start with Tomi Sushi since that is closer, sit at the bar and see if you can get Mike to assist you, he's a hit with the locals (non Japanese and Japanese expat like tastes). Speaks fluent English and Japanese. He can whip out a superb fancy roll, customize your traditional sushi omakase, and make any requests within reason. Plus his knife skills are very very good. What makes this place even friendlier is that ALL of their white board specials are in plain view behind the counter (a big one too) so you know what they have that's not on the regular menu (versus some other places). This place frequently attracts a wide customer base, there's a bit of everything for everyone.
Kitsho on the other hand, may take a few visits to like, and service may be slow when it is packed. The only way to truly enjoy it is by sitting in front of the owner and/or ordering omakase (put the trust in the chef to decide the menu), but that comes with a price and recommended only if you've been there enough times to order a la carte sushi to get a feel for the restaurant. Regulars pretty much know the routine there. Might not be as first timer friendly. If it does get packed and you don't get to sit in front of the owner, you won't get the maximum enjoyment out of this place (plus when the bar is crowded the chef is too busy anyway).
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Just an added note about Kitsho. Howard Arita, the main guy and owner, usually works the right-side of the bar (from diner's point of view) and his apprentice/underling works the left side. Depending on when you go, Howard might work the whole bar, but during prime dining hours, sometimes only the left side of the bar is open and you won't get to chat with or be served by Howard. I will say though, that his underling still does a very good job but he gets very busy having to make a lot of rolls for the main dining room.
Three possibilities for you, all have really good fish, but each has it's own aproach:
Michi is in Campbel on Winchester (south of downtown), and features big portions and fancy rolls. If you like that, it's awesome. Even if you don't, it's still good fish.
Tomi Sushi on Saratoga has a wide range of items, including unusual (to us gaijin, anyway) choices on it's whiteboard. It attracts a lot of japanese customers, so I assume it's more authentic.
My personal favorite, though, is Tomo Sushi (5487 Snell Ave, SJ). Tomo is a friendly, neighborhood sushi bar, that delivers the at-the-bar experience that you often don't get in larger places, or sometimes, for different reasons, at more traditional places, either. Sit at the bar and enjoy some great fish and fun conversation.
Finally, as a bonus: if you're in Downtown San Jose when your sushi craving hits, the best place to go is Smile Sushi on 1st at San Fernando (right next to E&O). If you like rolls, there are some interesting ones, and if you like your fish neat, try the hamachi (and hamachi belly if that's available).
re: Manuel
I tried SMILE SUSHI when it opened around the beginning of the year and perhaps they had not worked the kinks out but it was not very good all. The fish did not seem fresh - I have had better sushi at the sushi counter at nearby Zanotto's market.
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You tried Smile before I ever did, then. The first time I tried - I guess a few months after your experience - the decor was still pretty sad and they didn't have a sushi bar, but some of the fish was decent. It's changed hands since then, is owned by the current chef, the quality has improved as well as the decor, and there's a small bar, now. Though, I'd still say it's the kind of place you want to be selective: the hamachi is quite good, but the tuna is rarely worth getting, for instance.
Ultimately though, it's a rec for those who want sushi in the downtown neighborhood - not so much a destination, just better than other nearby options.
re: Manuel
I may give it a try again if I am in the neighborhood and craving sushi. Generally, my preferred sushi in downtown is Fuji Sushi on Santa Clara.
YUKI SUSHI (Cedar Tree Shopping Center at the corner of Pruneridge Ave. and Winchester Blvd. in Santa Clara, California)
The fish is fresh and they are generous with their cuts. Simple, authentic and oh so tasty!
When my SO lived in Campbell (3 years ago), our Japanese/sushi goto place was Sushi Zono. Now that we're married and living in Pleasanton, I REALLY miss that place. Their sushi was good and fresh. Their hot menu was also good. I remember their hamachi cheeks and katsudon fondly...
Sushi Zono
831 W Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
408) 374-8366
re: Foodrat
Sorry adding to what has been said but Kitsho Sushi = Eye opening experience, i.e., sublime. Sit in front of Howard at the bar, say the Magical word, "Omakase" Please let Howard do everything for you, you will not be disappointed. The guy's a master. This is no frills, no CA rolls, no rainbow roll type of place. Prepare to spend a few $. Post paying for meal, you will not think to yourself: "man, i just paid too much." you will float away on a transcendent cloud of 'sushiness' thinking of everything else in terms of "sushi dollars" E.g., new camera 399, oh well, I spent xxx at Kitsho...this is easy. Take your time, omakase there is a wonderful experience, trust in the Master. One can get obsessed with this place. It's messing with my head even now as I type this. Good Luck.
re: kevin
Sawa Sushi RIP -
Kitsho had a nice surprise today, filefish....which turned out to be a member of the blowfish family. Served with the fish liver on top. Wow....loss for words for this surprise. I'm sure this is perfectly legal and safe (unlike poorly handled torafugu liver), otherwise I wouldn't be typing now.
On the white board near the entrance:
- tai misozuke (marinated snapper in miso sauce)
- sea bream head steamed in soy sauce (tai atama nitsuke)
- scallops tempura
- grilled eggplant with meat of some sort
how are the prices at kitsho?
sounds good, with the fish liver and all, is it farmed or wild/
Yuri in San Jose is hands-down the BEST sushi in the Bay Area!!!!! Aborn and White Rd near the Albertsons
Sushi 0 Sushi at El Camino and Kiely in Santa Clara is a gem, busy but not well-known outside of our town. They have a great roll - the Jimbo roll - that is a meal in itself. Their Hea-dup-bop (sp) is an awesome sushi, rice and greens salad. We have almost given up trying other sushi places - none are as consistently good.
re: tammimcd
Kitsho is in Cupertino, but it neighbors west San Jose. Relatively easy access by highway 280.
Top places are still the same: Kitsho, Sushi Kuni, Tomi Sushi (and sister restaurant Sushi Tomi). you can try Sawa Sushi in Sunnyvale but I haven't read any updates about this exclusive place.