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Inspiring, brave, passionate. All words one can use to describe the women and caregivers I met at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Conference in Washington, D.C. this July. One such woman is Carey, a Sharsheret peer supporter and founder of Teal Toes, an ovarian cancer organization that encourages groups to paint their nails teal to spread awareness about ovarian cancer. Women like Carey know that the first step in the fight against ovarian cancer is a simple one: talk about it. Over 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, according to the National Cancer Institute, and many cases are not diagnosed until later stages of the disease. Regular screenings for ovarian cancer are uncommon, and the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as back pain, bloating, and feeling full too quickly after eating, can be often overlooked.
Individually, knowing the signs and symptoms will allow us to be proactive about our health. As a group, discussing ovarian cancer on major public health and advocacy stages can lead to earlier detection and treatment advances. 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA mutation, and women with a BRCA gene mutation have 40% – 60% lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer, making discussions about ovarian cancer even more important in our community.
As the summer begins to wind down, we are busy preparing for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September. September is the perfect time for you and your family to have conversations about your risk, and to raise awareness. Click here to order Sharsheret's free educational resources about ovarian cancer to share with others, or call 866.474.2774 to learn more about our Ovarian Cancer Program and ways to get involved at Sharsheret.
We know that 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carry a BRCA gene mutation that increases the risk of developing breast cancer by approximately 80% and ovarian cancer by approximately 40%. However, approximately 25% of the world Jewish population is not Ashkenazi, and begs the question: What does this statistic mean for the Sephardi population?
Recent studies on the subject seem to indicate that it means more than the scientific community originally thought. In the past decade, stories of young Hispanic women developing the kind of aggressive breast cancer associated with a BRCA gene mutation commonly found in Ashkenazi women popped up around the Southwestern United States. It turned out that these women were actually descendants of Sephardi Jews (defined in this instance as Jews with Spanish and Portuguese ancestry, but the term is often used more broadly to include Jews of Middle Eastern decent as well), who were exiled to the United States and Mexico during the Spanish Inquisition. This story led genetic counselors around the country and in Israel to begin seeking answers to the question: Are Sephardi Jews also at high risk of developing BRCA gene mutations?
There isn't a concrete answer to this question yet. There is a limited pool of Sephardi women sampled in scientific studies on BRCA gene mutations. However, a study on the genetics of different Jewish geographic groups conducted by Dr. Harry Ostrer, a professor of genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has demonstrated that all Jews are likely genetically related. Additionally, studies conducted in Israel have revealed two unique mutations in the BRCA genes that are found only in Sephardim, one of which was found in women who immigrated to Israel from Iraq, Yemen, Iran and Afghanistan, and the other was found in a study conducted by Dr. Michael Sagi on 'pure' Sephardi Jewish women from Spain and Portugal. Out of the 177 total women sampled in Dr. Sagi's study, approximately 1 out of every 30 was found to have a mutation in the BRCA gene.
This emerging research suggests that Sephardi women may be at high risk of developing hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer, but more comprehensive research is needed. We will continue to follow this research and keep the Sharsheret community informed of any new developments. If you have questions regarding your personal family history or risk of hereditary cancer, click here to contact our genetic counselor Danielle Singer.
I remember sitting in the synagogue on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as a child, watching the clock and counting how many pages of prayer were left in the service. I wanted to run out when the Rabbi began speaking. And the silent prayer – well, that just went on forever. "Oh my goodness, will this ever end?"
As an adult, I now appreciate the High Holiday services. I love the melodies that unite the congregation into one harmonious voice. The Rabbi's message gives me much to contemplate. That silent prayer, though, is still a challenge. Occasionally, my private thoughts are comforting and invigorating but sometimes, the silence is too much to bear. Either way, it is in this stillness of my mind that I have learned the most about myself.
My true journey takes place in the quietude. All the events that happen in my life are just the junctures - first steps, graduations, jobs, weddings, children, or illness – are all merely points in time. It is in the quiet reflection that I ascribe the meaning.
When facing ovarian cancer or breast cancer, life may seem to swirl around you – doctors' visits, scans, treatments, and follow-ups, while maintaining jobs and families. These things impact your family life, your financial well-being, and your emotional and physical health. I suspect that at one time or another you may have thought, "Oh my goodness, will this ever end?" As Sharsheret Peer Supporter Beverly Levy shared in her National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month blog post, "I've decided cancer is like Whack-A-Mole, the arcade game where you whack a little critter over the head and another one pops up where you don't expect it. But just like in the arcade, there are good times along the way. You don't know how many moles you will have to clobber, how long it will take, and how you'll do it – but you will. I can't enjoy today if all I can think about is tomorrow and I can't do anything about it anyway so head up, smile on face, and enjoy all the great things life has to offer."
In this holiday season, I encourage you to take advantage of the stillness, whether in prayer, meditation, or just finding a quiet time to reflect on how this past year has unfolded, what meaning it has held for you, and what your hopes, dreams, and aspirations are as you move forward. All of us at Sharsheret hope that you will find strength, renewal, and meaning as you celebrate this upcoming New Year.
Cancer is huge (enormous, actually). It's an adventure I wish I never had to take, but I'm living it in real time. Slowly, slowly, reality has set in. I have a chronic illness - ovarian cancer - that began in my fallopian tubes. I'll be on and off chemo for the rest of my life. There. I said it. It's my story. I own it.
Everyone has "stuff" and this is mine. I'm certainly not alone in this adventure. My family and friends have provided incredible support. Sharsheret, with its caring clinical staff, helpful website, and monthly group calls, reminds me that there are a lot of women out there just like me – taking this adventure, sharing stories, and providing comfort when some of us need it the most. I know that I can be connected to a peer supporter if I want one and I've volunteered to be one for other women. We're all in this great big club that we'd rather not belong to, but we got "recruited" with the words, "You've got cancer."
I'm doing all I can to find everything positive in this adventure. Laughing at what cancer offers up is actually therapeutic. Picking out hats, taking long naps, appreciating the kindness of friends and medical staff, figuring out how to make it look like I really do have eyebrows, and stuffing down hamburgers while justifying it because I'm anemic. All part of the journey.
I've decided cancer is like Whack-A-Mole, the arcade game where you whack a little critter over the head and another one pops up where you don't expect it. Having a hysterectomy nearly two years ago was like putting the coin in the slot to start the game. The calliope music started and I was full of hope and optimism. I'm gonna beat this thing! Just like those little cynically grinning animals in the game, my cancer came out of nowhere. Whacked that first "critter" with a whole lot of chemo. Just like the game, another "mole" popped up – this time, a little one on my liver. Tried to whack it with chemo – oops – missed. Surgery for this guy – then we'll whack it with more chemo. Whew – this game is exhausting.
But just like in the arcade, there are good times along the way. I've had stretches of great times – feeling wonderful and staying really active (more than ever and appreciating it more). What really matters is the present. How do I feel today? Great? Pretty good? Not lousy? Then I remind myself to enjoy the moment. You don't know how many moles you will have to clobber, how long it will take, and how you'll do it – but you will.
I can't enjoy today if all I can think about is tomorrow and I can't do anything about it anyway, so head up, smile on face, and enjoy all the great things life has to offer!
This year my resolution is to finally learn how to bake challah. I have tried, not so successfully, in the past. I am in awe of the process. I take simple ingredients -water, yeast, flour, and salt - and transform them into beautiful, delicious bread deserving of a holy blessing. But the transformation is not an easy one.
There seems to be so many choices and as a novice challah baker, I become overwhelmed. Do I choose the recipe that includes sugar or honey? Should I follow the recipe offered by my friends or family? I haven't even begun to bake and already I am overwhelmed.
I begin by putting the yeast in the water. The condition of the water has to be just right, not too cold and not too hot. And then I wait. Is the yeast taking? Do I see it frothing or bubbling? Can I trust what I see? I take the chance and move on to the next step. The flour has to be added slowly until the dough is formed. I knead the dough for what feels like forever. I place it in a bowl, where it sits covered and in darkness, and I wait again. Will it rise? I have no choice but to be patient. If it doesn't rise, I have to begin again. If it rises, I will move on to the next step. It does, and as I set about shaping the dough, I'm faced with more decisions. Should I make a three-braided challah or a six-braided challah, or perhaps a round challah at this time of year? After I shape the challah it must rise again, so back it goes under cover and into the darkness. More waiting.
It emerges from the darkness and I brush egg over my challah and place it in the oven. I am hopeful. There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I inhale the delicious smell of challah as it fills my home with an enticing aroma for all who enter to enjoy, and bask in the glory of my accomplishment. I did it! I have taken these ingredients and turned them into a thing of nourishment and beauty and I have learned so much from the process.
When we are faced with illness, we can feel overwhelmed by the choices and what lies ahead. Whose guidance do we seek? Who do we trust? We are left with questions. Will these treatments work? I won't know immediately. I can only do the best that I can do. I will have to wait and see. It is hard to be patient. Not knowing can feel frightening, but it's important to remember that things can change in the darkness. Sometimes we can feel kneaded and stretched, while at other times we can experience the joy that fills our homes and our souls, like the smell of the challah in our midst.
The light at the end of the tunnel can be hopeful no matter where we find ourselves in this journey. We talk about the new normal - seeing life through a different lens after a cancer diagnosis - but in many ways, I now think about it as the new and improved normal. It is within our reach to bring meaning to our transformation.
This year, as you drizzle honey over your challah, take the time to reflect and find the sweetness in your transformation. I wish all of you a meaningful and sweet New Year.
By: Shera Dubitsky, Sharsheret Clinical Supervisor
2007 was a challenging year. My aunt was facing brain cancer, my mom had passed away a few years earlier from lung cancer, and my grandmother passed a year before that. I felt exhausted and vaguely unwell. I attributed my symptoms to caring for relatives, raising a family, running a small production company, and just getting older. I had a physical, blood work, a pap smear, and a mammogram in December and the results were normal so I stopped complaining. I was 56 years old.
In March of 2008 I received an email with the subject line: "Send to all the women you know". Usually those get trashed immediately, but I opened this one because it was from my cousin. The title was: An Eye Opener on Ovarian Cancer. I read it and was stunned to find all of my symptoms listed. I called my doctor and requested the CA125 blood test and was told (just as the email predicted) that it was an unreliable test and I should make an appointment to talk about my concerns. Knowing that wedding season was approaching and I would soon be on my feet fourteen hours a day as a videographer, I felt an urgency to find out if something was wrong. I called The Cleveland Clinic and made an appointment with a gastroenterologist for that afternoon.
During the exam, the doctor said he "felt something" in my lower abdomen and scheduled a CT scan. This was on a Tuesday. On Thursday, the results were back and I was scheduled to see my gynecologist for an ultrasound to examine huge masses on my ovaries. By Friday, I knew it was probably cancer and surgery was necessary to confirm the suspicion.
Ten days later, I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer and underwent a full hysterectomy. Little did I know that I would need several more surgeries and chemotherapy. I am blessed to have good friends and a wonderful family that enveloped me with love and support. Having always been a caregiver, I was not accustomed to being cared for. I was overwhelmed by the kindness people showed me. My cousins shopped for and purchased a wig with me and parents of children who attended day school with my children ten years before cooked meals on chemo days, sent weekly cards, and delivered pots of soup. One friend came with me to every chemo treatment and took notes so she could advocate medically and report to my out-of-town children. My sons became my "medical team", researching, reviewing, and advising. Prayers were said for me all around the world. I was in awe of the collective goodness that nurtured me through those tough times.
Between the rounds of chemotherapy, I was tested and found to have the BRCA2 mutation that is common among Ashkenazi Jews. At the doctor's office, I picked up a booklet that explained the genetic mutation and its connection to breast cancer and ovarian cancer. The booklet was published by Sharsheret. I educated myself on BRCA2 through links on Sharsheret's website and made life-altering decisions based on what I learned.
When I became well enough, I contacted Sharsheret's Link Program Coordinator and asked to join Sharsheret as a peer supporter for other women diagnosed with cancer. If I can help by sharing my experience, my time, or whatever is needed, I want to do that. Sharsheret is part of the collective goodness I experienced and I can give back through this organization. Recently I delivered Sharsheret brochures to two hospitals in hopes that others will become aware that support exists and is just a phone call away.
By: Fran Goldlust of Beachwood, Ohio, Sharsheret Peer Supporter
For those of us growing up in the 1950's, cancer was not an often used word. It was referred to as "the big C" or by other euphemisms and was rarely discussed in public. That's not to say the disease was uncommon, but rather that the topic just wasn't discussed.
In 1960, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. She had surgery during the summer when I was away at camp and I was not told. Later, I found out that my mother had some type of "women's cancer." She had a full recovery and so the topic was never again discussed. My mother died of natural causes 41 years later. A year after my mother's diagnosis, her sister was diagnosed with cancer. She died two years later. I was never told what type of cancer my aunt had and I never thought to ask. Cancer was a dreaded disease and not something one talked about.
In the mid 1990's, my aunt's son, who is a physician, called to tell me about a new test for ovarian cancer- the test for the BRCA gene mutation. I couldn't understand why this was so important until he told me that both my mother and aunt had had ovarian cancer. At the time, the test was not being offered in Washington where my mother lived. The trip to Philadelphia, where the test was being administered, would have been too difficult for my 92 year-old mother so she was not tested.
Then I was faced with a dilemma – should I be tested? After deciding that I would not have prophylactic surgery if I found that I was BRCA positive, I decided not to be tested for the gene. I instead opted to have a yearly pelvic sonogram and a yearly CA125 blood test. I followed this regimen religiously.
About three years ago, I finally decided to be tested for the BRCA gene mutation. The results came back negative. I felt a tremendous sense of relief until I spoke to my nephew who is an oncologist. He told me that the results didn't prove much. Had my mother tested positive and I tested negative, it would be cause for rejoicing. Since my mother had never been tested, it was still possible that some other gene was linked to her cancer.
These words proved to be prophetic. A few months later I had my annual pelvic sonogram and a growth was found on one of my ovaries. It was suggested that I see an oncologist. Surgery was scheduled. The pathology indicated that the growth was malignant and I would need chemotherapy. The good news was that it was Stage 1A - only one ovary was affected and the cancer had not spread.
The early detection of my cancer was due to knowing my family history. That's why my husband and I, through the Gorlin Family Foundation, support Sharsheret's ovarian cancer program, and especially the campus education program. We want to get the message out that it is imperative to know your family history. Knowing my family history has made all the difference for me. Find out yours.
By: Sue Gorlin of Silver Spring, Maryland, Sharsheret Peer Supporter
I had many of the symptoms. Unfortunately, I didn't know it. I knew something was wrong but ovarian cancer never, ever crossed my mind. It didn't cross my doctor's mind either - even when she sent me to a urologist for an ultra-sound.
Six months later, I was in the emergency room after experiencing pains in my stomach on the right side. My husband and I were concerned that it was appendicitis. The ER doctor asked, "On what side did you have the pain?" He couldn't understand why I said the right because my left ovary was surrounded by a huge mass. I was diagnosed with stage IIIc ovarian cancer. That was on a Tuesday in November of 2006. The next day I met with a gynecological oncologist and the following Monday I had a complete hysterectomy and debulking, which means the doctor tried to scrape every bit of cancer tissue out of my abdomen. He was pretty pleased with the surgery but much to my disappointment, he insisted I still had to have chemotherapy.
That was the beginning of my cancer journey. This November, I will celebrate five years – and my life.
Even though my doctor discouraged me from getting genetic testing because there was no breast cancer or ovarian cancer in any close relative, at the urging of others, I did. My genetic counselor didn't think I'd get a positive result. Just weeks later, she called to say that I was BRCA2 positive. My three choices of action were more regular monitoring, taking medication to minimize the chance of breast cancer, or a prophylactic mastectomy. When I told my mother about the possibility of a prophylactic mastectomy, she burst out, "Well, you are not going to do THAT!" I read a few books, talked to a few people, and mulled over the decision for many months. A year later, I decided to have a prophylactic double mastectomy and reconstruction. While it was a difficult surgery, I have not for one second regretted it.
I've met a number of people with ovarian cancer in the last nearly five years and I can say, I've been very lucky. And everywhere I turn - my therapist, a neighbor, my doctor's office - people ask if I'd be willing to speak with other newly diagnosed women. I never hesitate to share my experience and answer their questions. I am a journalist and my editor, knowing my background, asked me to write a story about Sharsheret's Founder Rochelle Shoretz. I had not been familiar with Sharsheret before then. After writing my story, I contacted Sharsheret's Link Program Coordinator and immediately offered to join Sharsheret's Ovarian Cancer Program. I'm always ready to speak with women who are newly diagnosed, to offer rays of hope and suggested books to read. When I speak to other women, I always learn something from them as well.
But most important, I think, is for all of us to realize that we're not alone on this cancer journey. No matter how close your family and friends are, the women who walk in our shoes understand our situation better than anyone else. And we can be a comfort to each other.
By: Jan Jaben-Eilon of Marietta, Georgia, Sharsheret Peer Supporter
My journey with ovarian cancer began when I arrived home from a fantastic winter break vacation and went for my annual gynecologic exam. At my exam, I mentioned to my doctor that I was experiencing heavy bleeding. He suggested we do an ultrasound and that's when my life changed forever.
Without sharing all the details, I had many tests that led to two major surgeries. The good news was that my tumor was found before anything had spread throughout my body. I completed chemotherapy, which I was able to tolerate fairly well. A year later, during one of my regular CT scans, we found a small recurrence. I consulted two doctors and decided on a very heavy regimen consisting of two very strong drugs. With three young children at home, you can imagine the stress of wanting to feel good and be strong.
I changed my diet and I also changed my outlook on life. I try to enjoy each day with my family and try not to sweat all the small stuff. Throughout my experience, my goal for myself was to remain positive and take each day at a time. With an unbelievable support system from my family, friends, my community, and Sharsheret, I was able to not only get through this, but was able to continue living my life as normally as possible.
In partnership with the Sharsheret Supports program, I developed a local support group for the women in my community who were touched by cancer. Through our Sharsheret Supports group, women, including me, have connected with one another and found comfort, knowledge, and friendship. It means so much to me to be part of such an incredible network of women. I pray every day that I will heal and continue celebrating this life - the life that God has given me!
By: Vicki Hamersmith of Coral Gables, Florida, Sharsheret Peer Supporter and Sharsheret Supports Facilitator
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After 10 weeks of interning at Sharsheret, I can safely say that I went from a state of bewilderment from when I initially heard about Sharsheret in April to a state of admiration. Then, I was struck by the cause; I didn't know that breast cancer and ovarian cancer were Jewish issues and I wondered what Sharsheret was doing to help Jewish women facing these illnesses. Now, I am in awe as I think about the callers, the peer supporters, and the volunteers who help us at Sharsheret do what we do.
The Sharsheret office is an incredible place. On any given day there is a string of devoted volunteers popping in and out, Team Sharsheret athletes coming in to meet with the staff, and the daily visit by the postman who picks up packages filled with hundreds of breast cancer and ovarian cancer brochures to be delivered to women and families, health care professionals, conferences, and Jewish organizations nationwide. Add all of this to the hard work that the dedicated staff at Sharsheret puts in – providing emotional support to women living with cancer and their families, answering countless questions from health care professionals about the unique needs of their Jewish patients, planning outreach events to spread the word about Sharsheret's programs and services, coordinating medical symposia, and processing generous contributions from donors. It's no surprise then that after only 10 years since its inception, Sharsheret has become an esteemed national organization with 11 programs, more than 1,200 peer supporters, and thousands of volunteers and supporters.
However, what impresses me most about Sharsheret are the women. The women who call Sharsheret for support as they ponder the potentially life-changing decision of whether or not to undergo genetic testing, the women who have just finished their final round of chemo and are already volunteering to be peer supporters, and those who are living with metastatic cancer and finding value in every day moments.
All of these women amaze me.
So, as I near the end of my internship, I want to say thank you to the women whose strength fuels the energy of Sharsheret. I am sure that this won't be the last time I will be surprised by the amazing work of Sharsheret, its staff, and its women. Although my internship is ending, my connection to Sharsheret will remain strong. I look forward to joining Sharsheret's volunteer force and contributing my time and skills to this wonderful organization.
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South Loop - Farm to Table or Gastro Pub - no beef pls.
I will be visiting a friend Sat night, who has just moved to South Loop and I would like to take her out to dinner.
She is Indian American, and doesn't eat beef, but otherwise is a real food enthusiast and adventurous eater, as am I.
I would love to find something that isn't too expensive (under $50 per person) that highlights farm to table cuisine. A neighborhood gem or even a gastro pub setting would be nice... fun and funky is OK too.
We are willing to travel outside the neighborhood as well. Thanks in-advance for any suggestions. ~Rob
There aren't any so-called "farm to table" restaurants in the South Loop. The one really creative restaurant in the South Loop, Acadia, is outstanding but will fail your target price criterion. (I ate there recently and it was around $100/person including moderate alcohol and tax/tip.) It's a great place if you're willing to stretch your budget.
Otherwise, check out this list of "farm to table" restaurants elsewhere around the city:
That's really quite a nice list, and includes some of our best moderate/mid-priced restaurants.
As for gastropubs, the Gage is in the Loop.
re: nsxtasy
Thanks for the suggestions!
re: jbontario
Thanks! I'll take a look...
re: jbontario
I've been to Nightwood and it's very good indeed. And offers a neighborhood bistro atmosphere (brick walls, etc).
re: chicgail
I came across the Publican and thought it looked good. Thanks for the rec!
re: rpglancy
The Publican specializes in pork. (And just in case you don't see that from the menu, you can see the big PIGture on the wall looking down at you.) They don't really specialize in seafood in any way, although like most restaurants, they have some seafood dishes on the menu.
If you go there, here's a tip. About half the seating consists of two loooooooooooong communal tables; the other half are the conventional private tables for 2-6. If you have a preference, either for the communal seating or for your own private table, mention it when making your reservation (either over the phone or on Opentable) and they will try to accommodate your preference.
And don't expect to be able to converse easily with your friend. It's REALLY REALLY REALLY LOUD, as all but the most diehard fans will agree. If that's a consideration for you, you might want to go elsewhere. Province, Lula, Perennial Virant, and the previously-mentioned Nightwood are all fairly moderate in noise level, and all offer excellent food.
re: nsxtasy
Thank you. This is all excellent info!
re: rpglancy
I have never been bothered by the noise at Publican (although my husband sometimes accuses me of going deaf - LOL!).
And you can request a private table when you make your reservation. It's never been a problem for me.
As the previous poster noted, I would call to make the reservation. It seems like they always have something available, even when Open Table says they are full.
re: chicgail
re: rpglancy
Oh, and The Publican really does specialize in seafood. One whole side of their menu is all seafood including a whole section on oysters, plus shrimp, mussels, crab, and lots of swimming fish like sardines, snapper, trout, rockfish, etc. Mmm. My mouth is watering and I'm thinking about when I can go again.
re: chicgail
Here's the menu for The Publican. Seafood is on the left hand side and meat on the right hand side
I did not find it all that noisy when I went - I know some people do though - but wanted to add another data point.
re: nsxtasy
As others have mentioned, Publican has a really strong seafood program. Half of their menu is devoted to seafood (raw and cooked). Do they "specialize" in seafood? Only as far as they "specialize" in pork. Which is to say, they "specialize" in great food, plain and simple.
I once got into a counting contest with a poster on these boards about how many seafood dishes they had versus other types of plates. It was then, and remains, utterly beside the point. They "specialize" in great food.
I really wouldn't consider The Gage to be in the same league. The menu is pretty pedestrian, albeit tasty enough. The beer list is forgettable. The Publican is a great 'brasserie by way of the Midwest' sort of place. Avec would be worth considering, too (the new chef is nailing it, week in and week out), though they don't accept reservations and you can expect long waits at peak times (so go early or go late) and unless you sit at the bar, you might be sitting next to strangers at communal tables.
I would also strongly recommend Nightwood.
No beef here!
I know it says "raw" but there are more cooked items than raw.
Not far from your target territory.
Also, if this is for this coming Saturday night, wherever you decide to go, I recommend making a reservation right away. If your plans change, you can always change or cancel any reservation you make. The more popular restaurants tend to fill up in advance on Saturdays - many completely, while many others have reservations before 6 and after 9 but not in between. Two days ahead of a Saturday night, you may not be able to get a reservation wherever you want (although there are always some very good places where you can still find openings).
At a glance you can see availability on Opentable.com for all the restaurants which participate there, including most of the upscale restaurants in Chicago. If there is a particular place you want to go and it doesn't show availability, you can phone them; sometimes they can give you an opening that doesn't appear on Opentable, while other times they can't, but you have nothing to lose by calling to ask.
re: hoppy2468
>> Does Publican have a bar area?
They do indeed; the bar lines parts of two sides of the main dining room. They have seating at the bar. Towards the center of the room they also have several high-tops without seats where you can eat/drink while standing.
>> If I go as a solo diner, am I seated at one of the communal tables?
You could be seated at one of the communal tables, or you could be seated at the bar. I'm not sure whether or not they seat solo diners at two-tops, but if they do, then that's another option. If you have a preference for one of those seating options, mention it when making your reservation. If you go without a reservation, they will still try to honor any preference you mention, but it may be a longer wait for one option vs another.
You can see photos of the dining room (which show all the seating areas including the bar) on their website at www.thepublicanrestaurant.com Mouse over the word "Gallery" and then click on "Interior".
>> I'd recommend Farmhouse Tavern, which meets many of your criteria.
If you browse the web for info, look for it under its name, which is Farmhouse rather than Farmhouse Tavern.
>> The Publican does not have a bar area.
I suspect you mean that they do not have a bar area separate from the dining room...? They do have a bar with seating along parts of the two walls that meet in the southwest corner of the main dining room (the far right as you walk into the room from the entrance at the northwest corner). And, as mentioned above, they also serve at standalone hightops (without seating) away from the walls in that part of the room.
re: nsxtasy
I want to modify NSXTASY's post, there is not really a bar at Publican. The "bar" seating is also controlled by the hostess, it's more like a sushi bar than a place to drink and order first-come, first-served. The "bar" tables are all standup high-tops without seats. As such, you cannot just siddle up to the bar and order at Publican.
If you're solo, I would highly recommend Au Cheval. Was there Weds night for Cheeseburgers and strong beers, yummmm. Also had a couple of the apps, the poached salmon special with a cucumber salad and toast was fantastic.
re: jbontario
Thanks for the clarification, JB. I never really paid attention to how they managed the seating in that area. Although there are quite a few other places where you can't just sidle up to the bar and order (including Publican's always-crowded sibling, Avec) so I wouldn't have assumed that anyway, but it never hurts to clarify. Thanks again!
In addition to the very good suggestions already made, I'd recommend Farmhouse Tavern, which meets many of your criteria. It would be an easy train ride via the Brown or Red lines depending on her location in the South Loop.
Edited to add: The Publican does not have a bar area. I do not know if they would give a solo diner a two-top on request or not, would probably depend on how crowded they are.
Farmhouse Tavern
228 W Chicago Ave
Rob, I'm guessing you're from out of town. Here's some quick geography to give you an idea of where all these places are.
"The Loop" is Chicago's historical and commercial downtown area, roughly a mile square, where all the el (subway) lines converge. The South Loop is the neighborhood that occupies roughly the next square mile south of the Loop.
Nightwood is in Pilsen, the neighborhood directly west of the South Loop. (I know it says in another post that it's in Bridgeport, but it isn't; it's north of the river in Pilsen, not south of the river in Bridgeport.) Depending on where your friend lives, it may be less than a mile away. But the area in between is primarily commercial/industrial so walking there and back may not be advisable.
Province and the Publican are both in the West Loop, just west of the Loop. From the South Loop, figure roughly a mile west and a mile north.
Farmhouse and Karyn's Raw are around the corner from each other in River North, a mile north of the Loop and two miles north of the South Loop.
Perennial Virant is where Old Town meets Lincoln Park, two miles north of the Loop and three miles north of the South Loop.
Lula is in a neighborhood called Logan Square, about five miles northwest of the Loop.
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Guest Post: What Do People Around The English-Speaking World Call The Bathroom?
Often a source of embarrassment, around the world the bathroom goes by many different names. While the word "bathroom" is universally understood in English speaking countries, there are numerous unique regional terms used to call "the bathroom" the bathroom.
Because many English-speaking countries were originally British colonies, many of the names for the bathroom are the same in the US, Canada, Australia, and of course Great Britain. Countries that have adopted English as a second language, however – such as Russia – often use terminology from the United States exclusively.
Most interesting of all is that names used to describe the bathroom in one country have never caught on in others. Isn't dialectology fun?
Aside from the word bathroom, the word "toilet" is perhaps the most commonly used name in English speaking countries. Traditionally, in British English a "bathroom" is a room containing a bathtub or shower; so bathroom is used in a house, but restroom in a business. In most areas of the United Kingdom common names include:
- terlit (which is the British spelling and pronunciation of toilet)
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- comfort room
- the fanny
- the "water closet" or "W.C."
- the "bagno," "cesso," or lavatory – or shortened to lavvy or most often just loo
- "bog loo" or sometimes just "bog" can be used as well
In the U.K. "Gents" and "Jakes" are often used to identify a men's bathroom. Names from the U.K. that have caught on in other countries, including the United States are loo and privy.
In the United States, the most common names include:
- washroom or wash room, and sometimes pronounced as "warsh room"
- Lesser used names including "lavatory," "john," "can," and "powder room."
- Names with a more humorous nature, and often used by and for children, include "little girls" and "little boys" room, "Daddy's reading room," "the throne room" and "potty."
- Other uses in certain vernaculars that have caught on in common language are "latrine" from the military, and "head" from the navy and boating terminology.
- Of course, restroom, only this often implies a commercial or public bathroom with a double vanity, multiple toilets, etc.
In Canada, while bathroom and other names used in the U.S. are the most common, "Louvre" and "Salle de bain" from the French Canadian are also frequently used. Canada also has perhaps the most unique name for a bathroom of any English speaking country, using the apropos term of the "clean up."
Australians also commonly use toilet or bathroom, as well as many of the other common British names, with lavatory often being shortened to just "lav." Seemingly unique to Australia are "toot" and "dunny," although these names are most commonly used by people living in the bush, or rural areas.
Whatever you call it, a bathroom still serves the same purpose. Just be aware of the local nicknames when traveling. Otherwise, you might hop around like an idiot looking for a "powder room" because no one knows what you're talking about!
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It's exactly five years ago today that President Milosevic of Yugoslavia was illegally kidnapped and sent to the kangaroo court at The Hague, established and funded by the very powers who had waged illegal war against his country two years earlier.
It is also the anniversary of another important event in recent Balkan history: Milosevic's speech at Kosovo field in 1989. According to the NWO Rewrite of History, this was the occasion on which Milosevic 'whipped up ancient ethnic hatreds' as part of a devilish plan to cement his domestic power base.
I enclose a link to a translation of the whole speech below. Read it and then reflect on why the propagandists for the NWO have been so keen to misrepresent its contents.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
June 28th : An Important Anniversary
2 comments:
- 1defender said...
Thank you Neil for remembering and reminding. The black hole keeps getting bigger and bigger. Has Serbia hit rock bottom? One can only hope so because the only way left is up.
- Peter Nolan said...
Kinda like Nelson Mandela, except the protest songs aren't as good, huh?
Neil, did you ever get around to rebutting those absolutely terrible libels written by Timothy Garten Ash, Michael Ignatieff and Samantha Powers or does their account of events have to stand as the historical record?
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Why do girls look away when walking by?
I'm like amazing looking, but when I walk past them on campus they look away and act like they are looking at something else!
What's Your Opinion?
Most Helpful Opinion
1.) You're not that good looking.2.) You're gawking.99.9% of girls always glance and smile, if they're 0.01% interested.
That's not true, 50.0028% of girls are shy and intimidated about an amazing looking dude. Also, did you know 98.8% of statistics are made up on the spot?
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I'll take your at your word, you're a really good looking guy and you want a really good looking girl. You walk by a girl, smile, and she smiles back then looks away. I think I see your point. Most girls are not going to hold your gaze for more than a brief second. Keep your smile, hold your head up, and look forward. At that point you're going to have to act if you want to meet the girl. Be afraid if the the girl comes running back to you; she's probably psycho. Just trying to help.
Oh I know man, you're answer is actually the best out of all these. At least you aren't throwing insults like "you're ugly" and whatnot. Who knows maybe I'm just full of myself and need to examine a mirror closely. I have to have an ego to feel good about myself and boost my confidence. "Fake it till you make it" is my motto. But thanks for the answer and conversation.
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Maybe because you're so hot...they get all shy and don't want to mak eye contact.
most likely because You are so fantabulously HOT! BUT the ego-maniac stench is coming way too strong for their liking. Who wants to get caught staring at a good looking jerk? . . . that would just make him feel better about himself. Girls have this "player" radar lol it works great
perhaps they don't want to look like they're staring?if you're as good looking as you say you are, ofcourse.but then again, maybe they just don't want to bump up your egoi mean, honestly, mate. it's pretty massive as it is.
I gotta have a huge ego to feel good about myself.
haha well maybe not everyone thinks you are amazing looking... everyone looks for something different. don't be so cocky... its not attractive!
Um..are you sure you're amazing looking? Have other people told you that you're amazing looking or is that just your opinion? It could be either 2 reasons:the girl looking at you is shy and she looks away because she's too shy to make eye contactor you are staring at the girl, she notices you staring and looks away so you won't make eye contact and then start talking to herIf you never smile, this could make a girl that was interested in you not engage you. Maybe she would have approached you, but not too many girls are gonna approach a guy that is ice grilling and not even smiling.
Maybe you should be nice and smile. :)
I NEVER smile...since I look much better with no emotion on my face.
Well I would avoid a guy and not look at him no matter how hot he is if he doesn't smile. But that's just my opinion.
lol wow amazing looking...its either a hard-to-get thing or they subconsciously don't like you as a person... :)
if you are intending to let them know they are looking and always catching them looking at you. so sure they will look away and treat you as you are not there so you wouldn't think more high of yourself as you seem to be.umm, I have to tell you that everyone has different tastes, and different preferences...so even if ALL the girls are looking at you that never mean they are all impressed by the way you look ...maybe they just feel how high you think of yourself which definitely is getting on their nerves.
maybe if you are that amazing looking then its because they are nervous that you will judge them or that you won't think they are pretty or whatever. maybe you would get a better reaction if you went up and talked to one of them, maybe asking a made up question like "where is the closest place to grab some food?" or "do you know where ... building is?" even if you know the answers.


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PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A judge says ailing radio personality Casey Kasem can return to the Washington state home where he's been staying with his wife if doctors approve.
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Zipcar Earnings Report: What to Watch For
Robby is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Zipcar's (UNKNOWN: ZIP.DL2) third-quarter earnings are expected to be released today after market close. The stock has lost half its value year-to-date, and shareholders are hoping the results won't push the price down even further. What should investors be looking for in Zipcar's financial statements?
Member Loyalty
Zipcar is the most popular car-sharing service in America, but the market is becoming more and more competitive. San Franciscans have their choice of at least four hourly car rental services - Zipcar, RelayRides, Getaround, City CarShare - and traditional rental agencies like Hertz (NYSE: HTZ), Avis (NASDAQ: CAR), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car could modify their operations to grab some of the pie. Currently, Hertz and Avis do business primarily out of airports and rent cars out for the day, not for the hour. To adopt Zipcar's model, those companies would need to get closer to residential neighborhoods by finding convenient locations to hold their vehicles. Zipcar has phenomenal placement of its cars, and the company holds a significant first-mover advantage in the hourly-rental business.
Still, Sharon the Zipcar Shareholder needs some assurance that the company's members aren't being poached by the competition. Where can she find this information? The company's financial statements include a specific metric to assess member loyalty -- it's called the monthly retention rate. In prior quarters, the retention rate has been very high at over 97%. If Zipcar shows a similar trend in this next report, that's something the company can brag about.
A Trend Toward Profitability
Zipcar is a capital-intensive business. A considerable amount of their expenses are fixed, so the best way to increase profitability is to maximize each dollar of income generated by each dollar of fixed cost. The figures to look at are revenue per member per period and usage revenue per vehicle per day.
Typically, Zipcar's revenues haven't been enough to exceed its expenses. The company has a history of losses, but its earnings-per-share have been steadily improving. A positive EPS might be revealed in this next report.
Continued Growth
While the stock's value has been hemorrhaging, Zipcar's growth has been tremendous. Revenue has risen year-over-year, memberships have been steadily increasing, and cash flows from operating expenses have jumped. If this earnings report reveals slowing sales or slowing memberships, Zipcar's business could become extremely vulnerable. The company depends on rapid growth to squeeze revenue from its fixed costs, increase efficiency, and increase profits.
Sharon the Zipcar Shareholder has had a tough year and she's hoping the company has some good news. This earnings report could give investors something to like, or it could send the stock down another 50%.
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Amy Weiss is a CCSD teacher who's advocating for smaller class sizes so her students have a better opportunity to become better students and citizens.
Chris is a English teacher at Hyde Park MS who is advocating for smaller class sizes because they increase his ability to equip every student with the tools they need to succeed.
Ruby Caliendo is a CCSD teacher who understands that smaller class sizes lead to greater student success. That's why she's advocating for reduced classes in Clark County.
Chris Barber is a middle school math teacher who understands that the best way to meet his student's needs to give them more individual attention. That's why he supports smaller class sizes.
The teacher gives the businessman a lesson
In retrospect, the speech was perfectly balanced - equal parts ignorance and arrogance.
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This CCSD elementary school teacher puts her heart into teaching, but it's not always enough to guarantee her students succeed. That's why she's advocating for more school funding.
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IRS Income Verifications Now Set
After being a topic of discussion for months—since the 2008 farm bill was put in place—the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have finally worked out the details on income limits. In general, to be eligible for direct payments, the adjusted gross income (AGI) limits are $500,000 for nonfarm and $750,000 for farm. If you want to qualify for payments from conservation programs, the AGI limit is $1 million for nonfarm.
In order to receive payments, you have to fill out a Consent to Disclosure of Tax Return Information form. The forms are available at your local FSA office and online, but you return them to the IRS at the address on the form, not to the FSA office. Once you sign the form, you have 60 days to get it to the IRS. The final deadline is June 15, 2010. If you don't file the form, you'll be ineligible for program benefits and may have to repay funds already received.
The IRS will examine certain line items on tax returns for the applicable three-year period (for 2010, for example, this would be the 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax years) and then perform a series of calculations to arrive at the three-year average amounts. Next, they'll compare those results to the AGI limits set by law for the applicable program.
Confidential data. The IRS will report its results to FSA "on a regular basis," according to FSA. "No actual tax data will be included. USDA county office personnel will not view tax return information at any time during this process." FSA will be the only entity receiving the information from the IRS. The information is not subject to Freedom of Information Act requests, which means the Environmental Working Group won't be publishing your tax-related income data to the world. —Roger Bernard
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An expanded version of this discussion will appear in the Naples Daily News in January appeared January 17, 2013. The piece had an excruciated provenance: it was submitted twice for print but not used due to space limitations and an editor error. The original piece is below, but the expanded (and better) piece is above as 'Hiring an LA: Botany First'. Confused? I was, too.
Your Design Pundit worries about the course of his profession.
In 2009 I was invited to submit a Proposal for a small Mediterra community. I noted that the level of site improvements was not appropriate for this very upscale neighborhood. I described what I saw in the community at the largest scales, then taking smaller and smaller bites. I talked about finding the appropriate places for color, for winter interest, and the rest. I told them that the level of maintenance was poor and, while walking the site a few days before, pointed to the problems.
The community chose a different Landscape Architect. Fine. It happens. There is plenty of work to go around.
Now it's 2013, and the Landscape Committee called again, asking for a proposal again. After a few meetings an agreement was executed.
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God Brings Our Twins Together
- Friday, July 12, 2013
As they played, we were informed that this baby was actually Danil. What?? The very baby we were drawn to was a child who bore the name God had given us months before? And wasn't he unavailable? Emotion washed over me again and the tears came back. They shuffled us back to the office where a long, somewhat heated discussion in Russian took place. We understood nothing—we were sitting in stunned silence awaiting our fate.
Finally, our interpreter informed us that Daniel was not legally separated from his twin and therefore he was not officially available, but they would try to help us adopt him. His twin was gone, and no one wanted him to stay in the orphanage forever. Later that night we got the official word that we could proceed with the adoption process but that there were no guarantees that the judge would grant the adoption in the end. We took our chances.
Daniel's adoption process was rocky, but ultimately we came home with a beautiful 14-month-old boy, and our life settled into a new normal with four kids under age 6. A year passed and my heart ached when I pondered what I would tell our son about the twin he once had. Was he alive somewhere in Kazakhstan, or had he passed away?
One morning I was checking email and saw a subject line that said "Sibling." I mindlessly opened it, and our world was changed in an instant. The adoption agency was informing me that Daniel had a newborn brother in the baby-house and was asking if we were interested in adopting him as well. I took a deep breath. Dan's adoption had cost more than $40,000, and we had tapped out all of our financial resources, as well as resources offered by our church and family. We couldn't consider this, could we? I had just turned 42 and had a 2-, 3-, 6-, and 7-year-old. "God, this is too much to ask. Not a baby—and maybe a sick one. I am tired. This is too big for us."
I called my husband and told him the news. He was eerily quiet. I was in a state of shock and confusion.
Later that night we agreed pretty quickly that this was not a decision we could take lightly; it was our son's family. We also agreed that we could not let expense be the deciding factor, as God was bigger than our finances. So for the next week we prayed fervently, and as the days passed we both had a sinking feeling that God was asking us to return for this child.
At one point, my husband mentioned, "What if this is really the twin and not a baby?"
"No," I said. "It is a baby—it says so right in the email." He reminded me that if it did turn out to be the twin, the decision was already made. We had taken an oath in court a year before that we would return for the twin if he were ever found. But it wasn't the twin, it was a baby, so we dismissed it and continued to pray.
About a week had passed and my husband and I got an email devotional called "Keeping Your Oaths." It said that God does not honor those who do not honor their oaths. That's a little strange, I thought. It actually used the word oath. That very day the agency called and said they were mistaken and that the child they were inviting us to adopt was actually the twin! I could almost physically see God's hand moving.
Our heads were spinning, and we were in debt, but we knew what we had to do. We called the agency and accepted the referral, not having any idea how God would bring it to pass.
We stepped out in faith, confident that God was working. Within a week, a family in our church contacted us and anonymously agreed to finance the entire adoption. Praise God! Jehovah Jireh!
Eight months passed, and then we found ourselves on a plane to meet our son's twin and reunite these precious brothers. They are now 7 and are closer than ever. I often look at them sleeping and stare in disbelief that they are together. What a miracle they are.
I am a homeschool mom of five kids, and we live in Woodstock, Georgia. I have been happily married to Patrick Zomer for fifteen years.
Copyright, 2012. Used with permission. All rights reserved by author. Originally appeared in The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, the family education magazine, July 2012. Read the magazine free at www.TOSMagazine.com or read it on the go and download the free apps at www.TOSApps.com to read the magazine on your mobile devices.
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The maternity benefit is a daily cash allowance granted to a female member who was unable to work due to childbirth or miscarriage.
She has paid at least three monthly contributions within the 12-month period immediately preceding the semester of her childbirth or miscarriage.
She has given the required notification of her pregnancy through her employer if employed, or to the SSS if separated, voluntary or self-employed member.
Yes, A voluntary or a self-employed member is entitled to the maternity benefit provided that she meets the qualifying conditions.
The maternity benefit is equivalent to 100 per cent of the members average daily salary credit multiplied by 60 days for normal delivery or miscarriage, 78 days for caesarean section delivery.
Exclude the semester of contingency (delivery or miscarriage). A semester refers to two consecutive quarters ending in the quarter of contingency. A quarter refers to three consecutive months ending March, June, September or December.
Count 12 months backwards starting from the month immediately before the semester of contingency.
Identify the six highest monthly salary credits within the 12-month period. Monthly salary credit means the compensation base for contributions benefits related to the total earnings for the month. Please refer to the table below.
Add the six highest monthly salary credits to get the total monthly salary credit.
Divide the total monthly salary credit by 180 days to get the average daily salary credit. This is equivalent to the daily maternity allowance.
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For example, let us say that an SSS member gives birth in December 2004.
The semester of contingency would be from July 2004 to December 2004
The 12-month period before the semester of contingency would be from July 2003 to June 2004
Let us assume that the six highest monthly salary credits are P15,000 each. Thus, the total monthly salary credit would be P90,000 (P15, 000 x 6).
The daily maternity allowance would be P500 (P90,000/180).
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These past months, we have all lived in fear. Although respite is within sight, with the declaration of state of emergency in three volatile states of the north, we cannot all forget in a hurry the deluge of violence that has claimed many lives and led to wanton destruction of property in our nation.
"The President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has just brought another dummy called state of emergency from his security chiefs." – Aliyu U. Tilde, Premium Times of Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
When an article starts in the tone of the above, we most certainly expect another "masterpiece" from yet another "ingenious" social commentator and columnist.
Si hau tins de waka
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Ol di pipul de "clap"
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Recently the Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Aloysius Etok made the news for the wrong reasons. On a good day, the Senator is very reticent, hardly vocal on national issues or issues affecting his senatorial district.
Mental health remains a largely invisible issue in policymaking and implementation arenas. A policy was developed in 1991; its implementation has been cursory at best. At the national level, there is no currently clear articulation of a direction or strategy on mental health, much less on dementia. Lagos State has also articulated a policy, though it reads more like a statement of intentions, containing very few specifics.
It was commonplace for political and social commentators ''running commentaries'' on Nigeria to harp on the depth of the nation's potentialities believing that it will provide a ready tonic for the gingering of its politics towards the path of reaping identified potentials for the good of Nigerians.
Everywhere you turn to, there's a reference to the new phrase in town. "Oga at the top." I'm pretty sure Mr Obafaiye Shem had no inkling of what his Interview on Channels TV would cause. The Lagos state commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) was guest on "Sunrise" and was asked some questions relating to the website of the organisation.
The writer draws his inspiration from all sorts of things and circumstances. The mere encounter with a scene, the innocuous remark/side-comment made by someone else etc, could trigger a writer into an outpouring of lines that ultimately baffles any including the writer. With mind made on a subject matter, a writer may change to writing on a completely different issue from what was originally intented.
Akwa Ibom State was in focus in far away Accra, Ghana penultimate week when people from the private sector and the government gathered for the launch of Hope City. Hope is an acronym of Home Office People Environment. It is a cluster for Rlg ICT Park, focused on Information Communication Technology.
…Your heat is killing us please!
Today, we are going to discuss a disaster that is quietly looming over our heads yet no one is saying anything about it. Well, there are the side comments and murmurs; however, you don't boil water by looking at it. This can be proven wrong though.
Traditional sex positions tend to get a bad tap these days, and understandably so; they have a tendency to get old rather quickly. You may be surprised, however, to learn that these classic sex positions can be turned into something hot and altogether fantastic with just a few minor adjustments.
Come Thursday 14th March, 2013, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi would lead a theme
of Nigerian Scholars... and numerous state governors, traditional rulers to Minna to brainstorm on issues of indiscipline, corruption and disregard for rules and regulations in Nigeria.
The horrendous rape of the young student in India last December started a new spate of re-engagement around the world with violence against women, in particular sexual violence. The International Women's Day presents another opportunity to bring this issue again to the fore.
Skin-to-skin contact awakens the most sexual of all the senses. One can close one's eyes, say nothing and let the fingers do the walking and hands do the talking.
As they roam over a lover's body they send exquisite messages of love.
The tender emotion in a touch can dissolve all manner of barriers.
It's about that time of year again when fresh graduates nationwide begin another phase in their journey to self discovery and relevance; the phenomenon known generally as NYSC.
Despite glaring political and economic challenges in Africa, people like Awo Yaa Asantewaa Akonmah, an African American in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean, is working in concert with many others, to ensure that African-Americans worldwide, embrace her Back-to-Africa campaigns.
Going down on your partner generally is not a favorite part of sex, but it is often what your partner wants most. He or she probably has plenty of excuses to avoid giving you head, most of them valid. So how can you make it easier and more pleasurable for your loved one to give you a little oral action?
The world woke up on the morning of February 14th (Valentine 's Day) with plans on how to make that day special for the one(s) they love. In far away South Africa, one had made it a special day for the entire world as news of the shooting of South African model, Reeva Steenkamp filtered around the air waves.
Long before Nigerians were differently adjudged as the most religious and happiest people on planet earth, they knew it was one ''slot'' none would contest with them. The arrival at this reality and its subsequent announcement to the world by different organisations must have come to us as a ''pleasing'' surprise.


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The owner of New York's Maximus Spa/Salons in New York talks about what keeps clients coming back, the importance of taking risks and how he gets his creative juices flowing.
ST: You've been in business since 1970, what's different about business today?
Richard Calcasola
Calcasola: There was a time I was arrogant enough to believe no one would leave us for a hair cut that's $10 less, but they will, and they are. And while I still believe it's a bad idea to discount your prices, we're coming up with strategies that help our customers and keep them here. For example, Gina Khan showed me once how to strategically place foils to do a ¾ head of highlights that appears like a full head of highlights. And we're known for pricey manicures, so we put three stations in the color area and added an express manicure to the menu that's done while the client processes.
Let's face it, we all do commercially acceptable hair cuts—but what makes people come back is how we make them feel. We're stressing hospitality, even more than customer service. And it's working—I've received three wonderful customer letters this week. One was from a client who came in for a trim before her daughter's big communion. Her stylist noticed she could use a color touchup and told her, "You're going to be taking pictures tomorrow—I can squeeze you in and we can touch that up if you like." Then, she noticed the client's hands, and suggested a quick polish change while the color processed. The client wrote me that she had been considering looking for a less expensive salon, but after that service, she was staying right here.
ST: You've talked about taking more calculated risks in marketing. Why is that a good idea now?
Calcasola: Although Armani recently scaled back his runway show, he opened up a big, new boutique in New York and explained his decision to the press by saying that today it's the owners who take risks who are going to be noticed. Although consumers are being more cautious, they'll still buy something that's new and different. We've learned that our riskier marketing campaigns typically have the most impact. I used to do a photo shoot with a beautiful model and a nice quote. Now we're doing single-page or double-page ads that simply feature a single, edgy quote. And we hand-painted quotes on about 70 canvasses and placed them throughout the salons. Quotes like, "Don't measure your hair style by what's on the floor, it's what's on your head that's important." Or, "Beauty is skin deep, ugly is to the bone." That one got a few clients riled, but this is the year Ugly Betty won an Emmy.
ST: I noticed you have a very personal presence in your marketing—your voice chats with callers when on hold and you write tips of the week for your website. How do clients respond to that?
Calcasola: Actually, they think they're terrific. I barter with a vendor who records those spots for us in exchange for gift cards he can give his top customers. They are a bit spontaneous. I have a few points of advice I want to make but I don't do a big sales pitch.
We do a lot of exchanges like that which are very good for business. For example, I write a monthly column for the local magazine Boulevard in exchange for advertising. We give out cards for complimentary make-up consultations to a local bridal shop, so these brides start consulting with us on their beauty plans a full year before the wedding. And, twice we've worked with The Women's Channel on a makeover bridal show.
ST: How has your role as North American creative director for Intercoiffure Mondial shaped your business?
Calcasola: It's terrific sitting in meetings with art directors and creative directors from all over the world. Although we don't speak on a regular basis, it's always interesting to find we're on the same page—we all read the same obscure architecture, photography and fashion magazines, and we discuss where things are going and how we can communicate that back to salons. It's harder to share business ideas, because we all have different compensation methods and some countries have mandatory six-week vacations. But, I do come back with great trend ideas and marketing ideas. And, when someone you know is talented pays you a compliment on your work, it truly validates you.


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