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"Ruby Dee, an actress known as much for her civil rights activism as for her powerful stage and movie roles in productions including A Raisin in the Sun, has died." She was 91 years old.
"Ruby Dee, an actress known as much for her civil rights activism as for her powerful stage and movie roles in productions including A Raisin in the Sun, has died." She was 91 years old.
"Mavis Gallant, the internationally celebrated Canadian short story writer who lived and worked for most of her life in Paris, has died, according to her publisher. She was 91."
My boa constrictor who I've had since '88 passed away this yr. She was over 25 yrs old. & very sweet. For a snake. RIP Pandora. I miss u.
— Slash (@Slash) January 21, 2014
I did not wake up this morning and expect to be moved by a tweet from Slash over his dead snake, and yet here we are. Live every day like it's your last, we only have so much time with each other.
"Marian McPartland, who gave the world an intimate, insider's perspective on one of the most elusive topics in music — jazz improvisation — died of natural causes Tuesday night at her home in Long Island, N.Y. She was 95. For more than 40 years, she hosted Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, an NPR program pairing conversation and duet performances that reached an audience of millions, connecting with jazz fans and the curious alike. She interviewed practically every major jazz musician of the post-WWII era. McPartland's soft English accent wasn't the only thing that made her a good radio personality. She was an accomplished jazz pianist herself, which was readily [...]
"She was one of Australia's greatest female rock voices, who shocked audiences across the globe with her risque image and lyrics. Former Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has died aged 53 after a long battle with breast cancer. Amphlett died at home in New York surrounded by friends and family, including her husband Charley Drayton."
"She was once celebrated as 'the Shirley Temple of the animal world.' She was so popular that she became the subject of a custody battle between two competing zoos. When she suffered a broken arm, rapt New Yorkers followed every twist and turn of her convalescence. Her name was Pattycake, and she was the first gorilla born in New York City. She died on Sunday at the Bronx Zoo at 40 years old." —Raise a banana to Pattycake, the sweetheart of the Bronx Zoo and the first native New Yorker of her species. She'll be replaced by somebody with a graduate degree and a part-time blogging job looking [...]
More sad news in hip-hop today as we learn that Boogie Down Productions' Ramona "Ms. Melodie" Parker died of as-yet-unknown causes Tuesday night. Born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Melodie married BDP founder KRS-One in 1988, and had one of the biggest records of the '80s—maybe the very biggest, as you can see, above, in the video to the terrific single, "Live Onstage," from her debut solo album, Diva. (Which, it should be noted, predated Annie Lennox's album of the same name by three years.) She and KRS-One divorced in 1992, and there are conflicting reports as to her age. She was in her 40s when she [...]
"Oh my God, I've lived a very simple life! You can say, Oh yes, at thirteen this happened to me and at fourteen… But those are facts. But the facts can obscure the truth, what it really felt like. Every human being has paid the earth to grow up. Most people don't grow up. It's too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older." —Maya Angelou has died. She was 86.
"Maggie Estep, a novelist and spoken-word poet who helped popularize slam poetry on MTV, HBO and PBS in the 1990s, died on Wednesday in Albany. She was 50."
Photographer and longtime Carnegie Hall resident Editta Sherman died on Friday. Just after turning 100 she chatted with Sean Manning about such topics as nearly trysting with Tyrone Power, selling old clothes to Tilda Swinton, and dancing ballet for Andy Warhol. Sherman was 101.
"Almost invisibly in her own day, Natalie de Blois, of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, helped guide the design of three of the most important corporate landmarks of the 1950s and '60s — the headquarters of Lever Brothers, Pepsi-Cola and Union Carbide — whose suave steel-and-glass facades still exude the cool confidence of postwar Park Avenue…. Debates can always be had about the provenance of almost any significant architectural project, particularly one coming out of an office as large and collaborative as Skidmore (where my father was a partner until his death in 1973). No one person can ever wholly claim credit. But there is little doubt that Ms. de Blois, [...]
"Margaret Thatcher, the most dominant British prime minister since Winston Churchill in 1940 and a global champion of the late 20th century free market economic revival, has died." There's plenty of reaction here, including this, (which refers to this):
Tramp the dirt down.
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) April 8, 2013
and this:
Margaret Thatcher has died. Whatever people thought of her the changes she made were never reversed. Very sad day. Sympathy to her family
— Alun Cairns (@AlunCairns) April 8, 2013
which is pretty much right about the changes.
And, of course, there will always be this:
I think [...]
The magical Helen Gurley Brown, that hilarious mercenary, has, according to Hearst, passed away. "In everything that Brown has written or edited, she has promoted the message that sex is great, and that one should get as much of it as possible. (Ditto for money.) Just about everyone knows this, and has always known it, but in Brown's youth few women would admit it, even to themselves," wrote Judith Thurman in the New Yorker a few years ago.
Also passing yesterday: the legendary Kitty Wells, known as The Queen of Country Music.
"The author Sue Townsend, whose most popular character Adrian Mole defined a generation, has died at the age of 68. She was best known for the fictional diaries of Adrian Mole, who began confiding his deepest desires and ambitions in the Seceret Diary of Adrian Mole 13 3/4 in 1982. His teenage years were recounted in the Growing Pains of Adrian Mole and further novels dealt with married life and middle age. Townsend died on Thursday evening after a stroke." —This is also good.
"Shirley Temple Black, who as the most popular child movie star of all time lifted a filmgoing nation's spirits during the Depression and then grew up to be a diplomat, has died. [...]
Marcia Wallace, from "The Bob Newhart Show" and the voice of Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons," died this weekend. She was 70. Let's remember her for her "Hah!"s.
"Page Morton Black, the cabaret singer whose sprightly rendition of [the Chock Full o'Nuts jingle] in radio and television ads was indelibly engraved on New Yorkers' brains at midcentury, died on Sunday at her home in the Premium Point enclave of New Rochelle, N.Y. She was 97." —I am NOT from midcentury, although some days it feels as if I am, and I can assure you that even those of us who grew up in this area as late as the nineteen hundred and eighties still have this song stamped indelibly on their brains. I imagine 30 years from now people will be feeling a twinge of nostalgia [...]
Out of nowhere, or Monaco, comes the sad news that Barbara Piasecka Johnson, who was the maid to and then third wife of J. Seward Johnson I (born 1895!), has now died, far too young at the age of 76.
Ms. Johnson was busy until late out-surviving the six children of her husband from his first two marriages. Upon his death, in 1983, the Johnson and Johnson heir left all his money—$402,824,971.59—to her instead of them. They sued; the courts gave them 12% of their dad's inheritance (they all had trust funds anyway! It was just spite!) and everyone moved on happily ever after, rich as fourteen Bush [...]
"New York's legendary 'Queen of Soul Food' Sylvia Woods, whose iconic restaurant drew dignitaries and ordinary folk from all over the world to Harlem to taste her fried chicken, died Thursday at 86."

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I'm not much of a sweets fan. I prefer savory and crunchy, actually, but when I wandered across a variation of this dessert bread I thought that sounds tasty, and I'll bet I can make it a little more organic and healthier if I make it with ingredients from Bountiful Baskets. A challenge in the making. Who could say no to that?
Archive for the 'Desserts' Category
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No Churn Grapefruit GelatoWednesday, December 4th, 2013
I had never seen a green grapefruit! (If you read my blog posts, that probably doesn't surprise you). But what may surprise you is that my husband who is a daily grapefruit eater, hasn't either! So I do what I normally do when I don't know how to use something. I find something on the internet that catches my eye, use about half that idea and add a few things of my own! I found this variety of grapefruit makes an excellent gelato which immediately caught my eye….I get to eat fresh fruit in an "ice cream" and its easy to make!? This of course was the result….enjoy!
Pumpkin Cookie Tiramisu with Fresh Apple CiderTuesday, November 5th, 2013
I honestly believe everyone who has a love and passion for cooking has an art form in the kitchen. Like The Monet – that is beauty to your eyes. It touches parts of your heart and soul. There isn't much in this world that can beat a good meal. Unlike The Monet, food is an ever changing, ever growing work of art. One that is repeated on a daily basis. The hard working cooks in the kitchen all over the world are true artists whose products have been keeping their families alive for years. It's hard to understand how much time and energy goes into cooking until you do it… So if you have never done the cooking in your home, take a second to thank the person that does!
Apple NachosSunday, October 27th, 2013
I think I am in LOVE! I know I am on a sugar high/rush since I haven't had much over the last few weeks. My friend Lizabeth was talking to me the other day and I'm not sure how we got on the topic of food since we are both doing this "Biggest Losers" challenge but we did. She told that she had seen this apple nacho thing on Pinterest and told me that I needed to try it. (I think she was trying to get back at me since I am always telling her that I am going to bring her naughty baked goods from my kitchen.)
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Growing up I remember my mom canning different fruits and veggies. Over the last few years, I have enjoyed learning how to can and make yummy salsa, jams and this year I did these super easy honeyed peaches! I love a good sweet peach and the honey added to them makes them even more divine.
Caramel Apple PieThursday, September 19th, 2013
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Redwood City - new Gastropub Martins West - any reports?
- osho May 10, 2009 06:47 PM
A brand new gastro pub has opened in the old Alhambra theatre location in downtown Redwood City.
Apparently modeled after the gastro pub trend from across the pond - seems to have a Scottish bent to the idea though.
Here's the website ...
They have three different menus - lunch, mid-day and dinner.
Read some griping on the *other* website about them still not having their alcohol licence.
Any reports from 'hounds in the area about the food ?
Martins West
831 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
They opened without their liqour license. They told us it'd be a few weeks. Will be trying them a few times after that so we can get the full experience.
I so applaud the owners for taking the risk of opening this place in RWC, especially at this time. Maybe Main Street will become a destination. Went by last Thursday, and may have been served the first meal produced by their kitchen--marrow bones and a charcuterie plate which included pate', terrine, and a rabbit rillete. I'm not sure what a gastropub is, exactly, but they seem to have lofty aspirations--a menu scattered with things like nettles and ramps. They have done a fantastic renovation and the woodwork alone is worth a trip by.
re: Rockman
So Rockman, you liked the woodwork, but how's the food taste?
re: Melanie Wong
Melanie, I have never eaten marrow before and so have no basis for comparison. The tripod of bones arrived with toasted baguette. I'm not a good sharer under almost any circumstance and there was barely enough good stuff to go around. The marrow tasted as good as a fatty steak smells on the grill. Yummy, though i expect even bad marrow falls into that category.
The charcuterie was not noteworthy and included no coldcuts, though the housemade mustard and pickled golden beet and infant carrot were tasty and certainly made for good presentation.
The two appetizers with two sodas and tip came to almost $50.00.
re: Rockman
Thank you. Your fatty steak on the grill is a great analogy, and I don't think I've ever had "bad" marrow. It's all good and seemingly failproof.
re: Melanie Wong
I have had marrow that tasted and smelled of nothing but tallow. Not sure if that was due to excessive soaking, old cows with boring diets, or another factor, but it exists. Sounds like the marrow at Martins West is a good example, though.
re: SteveG
I've had the occasional bad bone marrow also. It isn't pretty. I can't recall the details, but just remember the OMGosh reaction. Still, would take the risk though since the rewards are so great and the bad marrow is so unusual.
After reading about their opening in the Merc, decided to try it out Saturday. Though a bit dark, the space is nicely done with exposed brick interior, wood floor, & wood columns. As you enter, bar is aligned to the right with lots of bar tables in the spacious area to the left. We were escorted to the back area for dinner seating. I don't know if the metal chairs (with seat cushions) are permanent, but they seemed quite light/flimsy in contrast to the tables. On second thought, must be permanent as the matching bar stools w/ backs were in the front room.
To start off, we were offered complimentary tap or sparkling water; we chose the latter. Soon, they brought two types of bread with butter. Soda, with bacon & scallions & wheat with olives, I think. They were both good but we loved the soda which had a nice crisp, buttery crust. BTW, our server did not inform us there was bacon in it (bits & remember its dark?) but lucky for us this was not an issue.
We just ordered one app of the house made country duck pate with thinly sliced toasted baguette - slightly dense/crumbly texture vs. smooth & spreadable. This was just okay, but we liked the crisp pickled vegetables that came with it. During this course, member of waitstaff refilled our water glasses but much to my dismay, with still water & placed the bottle on our table (they use monogramed milk bottles).
For the mains, dh ordered mushroom grilled wagyu beef, dd ordered the fish & chips & lastly I had the roasted beet & grapefruit salad. I don't see it on the online menu now, but for some reason I thought the beef had clams so I didn't taste (shellfish allergy). I'll blame the lighting for not seeing menu properly :) DH said he enjoyed his meal; I thought it looked a bit on the small side but he said it was fine with 4 or 5 slices of beef. The fish was coated in a light batter but was not as crispy as I would have liked; was also a bit greasy. Fries were med. cut & were decent. The roasted beet & grapefruit salad was sprinkled with goat cheese & accompanied by a number of thin parmesan biscotti. It was presented on a narrow, rectangular plate, as one would serve a trio of something. I felt uncomfortable as if salad were going to spill over as I ate. Having never had roasted beets before, don't know what they should taste like but did feel as though these little chunks didn't really have a "roasted" flavor. Also, salad had only two or three grapefruit slices which was disappointing, lots of biscotti though. Don't think the biscotti worked with this salad but overall it was not bad.
For the finale, we ordered the chocolate "rilletes" with heather ice cream & brioche squares. Server said heather was an herb I think. The chocolate, with bits of oatmealy flakes (she said cross between rice crispies & something else) abundantly served in a mason jar, was too dense to spread easily on the toast points. The ice cream, already melting as it was served, was not enough for the overpowering chocolate. Server offered us more brioche (we declined) but what we really needed was more ice cream, which she did not offer. Just read review on yelp today where someone took the offer but noticed a $2 charge on bill. I had a feeling...
Will I return? Probably, after they get their liquor license, but not in a rush. Funny, on the drive back home, I did use the term "lofty ambition" considering entrees in high 20's given location, economy, etc.
re: ceekskat
Martin West is new and gorgeously designed so I'll get out the bad points of my visit. I came here after seeing the drool worthy pic from Melaine Wong's flickr set. I was first to arrive at the empty restaurant when we were seated at a small two top I asked for a bigger table, no big deal... but when 3-4 two tops arrive after me and none of them are even asked to sit at a two top infuriates me.
MW also stated tabla is offered with coffee but my bluebottle latte was lonely. The fish and chips dish was a real disappointment on a couple of factors. YES it's deep fried but blotting it on a towel for a few seconds after the fryer would make the fish sing. The dish includes 3 pieces but 2 of the pieces were stuck together during the frying process. If it was a dish of many small fried fish it wouldn't be so annoying but it was only 3 pieces. I thought the cook should have noticed this when he was plating the dish, obviously he didn't care. The batter crumbled apart as I took a bite. The homemade tarter sauce is delicious. I did mention that we didn't like the fish and chips and they sent us a dessert on the house and asked what we didn't like about the fish.
The server was very friendly and attentive but somewhat clueless about the menu as she couldn't tell me much when I asked her questions. I asked her about the pot of pickles and she didn't tell us they accompanied a lot of our dishes so I was "pickled" overload. We were also not offered soda bread like MW's pictures, maybe they didn't have any that today.
The duck mousse $6 was a good portion and tasty with some citrus tones it is not served with dijon mustard so we asked for some. Pheasant and leek banger needed more of the puree fava bean mash since it was a little dry.
The organic burger, scottish eggs and toffee pudding were really good. The scottish egg was fried to a golden color with the yolk still runny; $6 for 3 pieces. The organic burger is very juicy and "beefy" flavored, I also liked the bun as it was substantial and not flimsy. The space is beautiful but too dim even for lunch time. I may return once they work out the kinks.
Lunch with 2 lattes, duck mousse, pot of pickles, scottish egg, burger, fish and chips, pheasant and leek banger cost $65 not including tip.
re: cocochanelella
Did you notice if they were serving alcohol yet?
re: Shane Greenwood
still no alcohol but they had a list of creative virgin drinks
re: cocochanelella
Didn't try the fruit drinks, but they read well. If the liquor license takes too long, I'd consider bringing a hip flask and slipping something a little stronger into one of those fruity wonders.
HAGGIS, anyone?
My brother wanted to try out Martins West, and I joined him there two weeks ago. It's around the corner from Grocery Outlet, making a good two-fer destination.
At 6:30pm, there were only two other people in the place. The hostess welcomed us, explaining that no alcohol could be served yet and that this was still the soft opening period. We chose to sit in the lounge area by the bar in the front of the restaurant. Later William would comment that we'd done them a favor by sitting within view of passersby so it wouldn't look so empty. The tall table was made of a screen salvaged from Bali and decorated with colorful beer coasters under glass. When we asked the hostess about the provenance of the various woods employed in the décor, she brought us a notebook with photographs and descriptions of the sources that we studied between courses.
We ordered several of the snacks and small plates, and no entrees, to have greater variety of tastes. We wanted to put together more of a pub grub type meal. Before I talk about the food, I gotta pay some kudos to the music program here. The Police, Deep Purple, Del Amitri, Eric Clapton, Jethro Tull . . . we were treated to Britain's rock stars. Also, it's piped into the rest rooms, so you don't have to miss a beat.
In the order of service, we tried the following:
Scottish eggs, $6 – Our favorite item was the first one out of the gate. Three to an order, they're made with little quail eggs encased in sausage and crumbs, then deep-fried. Crispy coating and a runny, rich yolk inside made for heaven in each bite. The fennel-scented and highly seasoned sausage was quite delicious and we wished we could have these for breakfast every day.
Herb-crusted marrow bones, $8 - Luckily, these fell into the "good" marrow category. However, only one of the beef bones was what I'd consider a normal portion. The two other bones were quite shallow with less than a half-teaspoonful of marrow to be scraped from either one. Nice toast made with very thin slices of baguette, offering just enough physical support to carry the marrow to the mouth. The salad of fine slivers of kumquat and red onion provided a refreshing bite and welcome counterpoint to balance the richness. The whole leaf parsley was a little hard to work through; a small proportion freshly minced to release the green fragrance could have made this dish soar. William saw the photo and thought the dish looks to be a display of garlic bread. (g)
Pheasant and leek banger with broad bean mash, $9 – Studying the online menu ahead of time, this was the dish I was most interested in trying. Before ordering, I confirmed with our waitress that the fava beans (aka broad beans) were fresh. She said this was her favorite on the menu and made with fresh favas, so it was a go. William and I split on this. He said it was "dry and too bland". I felt that the leeks in the banger helped retain moisture, but I found the texture of the meat grainy and almost gritty. The pheasant is naturally lean and this needed more fat for a more satisfying texture. I liked the taste, but admittedly, it is mild. The fava mash was a bit too stiff but satisfied the spring fava craving. This dish did not show well coming after the salty and highly seasoned eggs, then the richness of the marrow bones. I cleared my palate with some bread and a sip of water to retaste it to trying to decide how I felt about this one. William tried it again after some bread and said it was better but he wouldn't reorder. Few patrons are going to do that, maybe the kitchen should think about coursing this early in service before the more robust items.
Wild Gulf shrimp with mushy peas, $11 – Before ordering this dish, I asked for a sample taste of the "British barbecue sauce". Like the other condiments here, it's housemade. My first scent of it was pretty much the aroma of Worcestershire sauce. We learned that it is Martins West's riff on H P Sauce, incorporating some secret spices and a rich meatiness from beef stock, as well as Worcestershire. We liked the sauce, so went ahead and ordered. But unfortunately, this turned out to be the clunker of the meal. The shrimp were translucent and hardly cooked, plus I found them to be less than fresh in aroma and flavor. Such a shame, as I was looking forward to the extra sweetness and intensity of wild shrimp. The mushy peas were delicious, a combo of mashed and some whole fresh peas. The raw pea sprouts on top tasted better and were less chewy once wilted. The sauce clashed with the delicate elements of this dish to my palate. If I were someone who avoids red meat, I'd be upset to not be informed that this seafood dish has beef in it. Again, this fresh take on mushy peas was great, and I'd order them alone as a side dish.
Potato crisps, $3 – Loved these! Very crackly, ultra-thin chips with good potato-y flavor, and slightly sweet besides being well-salted. Great bar food.
Cock-a-leekie soup, $7 – When this bowl appeared, I couldn't help but think of a noodle-less pho ga with the fine shavings of leeks, white onions, and scallions bobbing on the relatively greaseless surface and the tender shreds of skinless breast meat. Darker in color than pho ga, perhaps from the brownish nettles, this version of cock-a-leekie shared the same studied simplicity of direct chicken goodness and comfort. The soup was notably less salty than our other dishes and served to wash away some of the salinity and richness of this meal. William said it was fine, but he wouldn't order it again. I liked it as a palate cleanser.
Herb-crusted haggis, $9 – We saw this on the menu as a side to one of the entrée plates and asked if we could try it solo. Sure, they're anxious for folks to give it a try. No sheep's stomachs available here, so the haggis is stuffed into beef middles instead. This version was far meatier and richer in flavor with little or none of the oatmeal filler both of us remembered from a visit to Edinburgh in our teens. No beef lung available either for the classic filling, this one is made with heart, liver, sweetbreads, kidney, and probably more organs and other parts that I'm forgetting. The haggis is cooked at 150 degrees sous vide, then pieces are crusted and browned to heat for service. William liked this a lot, for me, it was interesting to taste but too strong in offal-ness for me.
Sticky toffee pudding, $8 – Martin West's take on the classic is another people pleaser. The moist and spongey steamed cake was shot through with nuts and dried fruit bits. A layer of toasted nuts, a topper of browned butter ice cream, a puddle of warm brandy toffee sauce, and our favorite part, the piece of puffed toffee that's actually honeycomb candy.
Tabla – Seeing how much we enjoyed the honeycomb crunch of the sticky toffee pudding, we were offered a taste of tabla. We didn't order after-dinner coffee, but this usually accompanies it. A gritty, molasses flavored, rustic brown sugar confection, this is meant for anyone who likes carmelized sweets.
I'm ready to go back once the alcohol starts flowing to experience more of a pub atmosphere. We talked with the GM quite a bit, and there seems to be a deliberate effort to keep things non-rowdy and sedate, e.g., modest TV screens, no darts.
Our tab with tax and before tip was $67. We felt that was quite reasonable for the type of ingredients, quantity, and overall quality of execution. We didn't order any beverages and had more than enough to eat with some to go home. I'll bet my brother's the only one at his office to have haggis leftovers for lunch.
Martins West photos
The restaurant's blog entry for June 11 says, "9:36pm, ending the night at Martins West. No emails, decided to check out our status…for the first time in three months…ACTIVE!! We finally have it! Expect to see you all tomorrow. Would love to give you more details, but what else do you need to know, we will be serving alcohol with the fabulous food and will tell you all about it when I see you. We are busy unloading booze."
Met a friend for lunch at MW today. First, I love how this part of Redwood City has been revitalized. When we moved to this part of the Peninsula in 1981, this block of Main Street was probably the worst... Now, it's a totally different story.
It was almost noon when we walked in - the bar area in the front was empty. We were offered a table in the dining room which we accepted. Only 2 tables were occupied so when we were steered to a 2-top we requested one of the larger tables as the 2-tops don't look like they could hold what we anticipated ordering. No problem, our request was met.
So, I really want to like the place. I like the look of it and the menu has interesting things not found elsewhere (to my knowledge) in Redwood City... Our server told us about a lunch special: a soft shell crab sandwich with a fennel slaw and the "tandoori" fries. I'm a sucker for soft shell crab, which he said was fresh, not frozen. I broke one of my rules and didn't ask how much it was... but we decided to split it, which we told him.
We were served bread and butter - only one type of bread but it was good with a nice salty crust. So now the first ding: The sandwich came out first, before the Scotch Eggs - and before I could even react, the bus person snatched the bread dish away - there was still a piece of bread and some butter left and we would have finished it...
Second ding: even though we said we were sharing the sandwich, we had to ask the server to cut it in half for us - we didn't need it to be plated separately but just wanted it cut. So, it was served on a nice bun but the soft shell itself was not crispy enough and was tasteless at best. The fries are not bad but the whole "tandoori" thing is superfluous and seemed like an after thought to me, it didn't really add much flavor - some good coarse salt or even Kosher salt would have been fine.
Third ding: the surprise when the check came that the sandwich was $16.00 - I will remember to ask the price of the "specials" from now on...
But truly one of the most annoying things to me was the 5-6 attempts made by the bus person to snatch something off the table before we were finished! This happened with the sandwich plate while fries still remained (3 attempts) and with the dessert - we shared the sticky toffee thing (2 attempts at least) while we lingered over our coffee. Keep in mind, there were perhaps 4 tables occupied so it's not as though there was a huge lunch rush going on... Just over anxious, inexperienced help? Whatever, I didn't appreciate being rushed when there wasn't a reason for it... Will I return, probably. I know they are still fairly new and these things will surely be resolved...
Total tab for Scotch Eggs, Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, Sticky Toffee Dessert, Large French Press Coffee including tax and tip: $45.00
Four of us had dinner here on Saturday night with an overall very positive experiences. First, big props to the owners for daring to serve haggis & black pudding in the suburban Bay Area! We ordered quite a bit and shared most everything.
Standouts were the appetizers: goat cheese fritters (perfectly breaded & served melty, with rocket salad), black pudding (I've never had it before but really enjoyed their rendition), Rhode Island Chicken Breast (wonderfully crisp crust, good chicken flavor).
Also good: Tandoori Halibut, , spiced pork belly w/ peaches (excellent but I would prefer a less assertive bread than soda bread), "Mars Bar" dessert (afterwards I found out that Fried Mars Bars are a big thing in Scottish pubs), Rhubarb Tart.
Good but probably wouldn't order again since there were so many interesting dishes on the menu: Chicken & Leek Terrine, Roasted Beet & Grapefruit Salad (very respectable but could use more grapefruit).
The table was split about the Grilled Wagyu Beef: I thought it was boring and lacked beefiness, whereas two others raved about it.
We also ordered a bottle of Ken Brown pinot from the Santa Rita Hills, and a half bottle of Russian Hill pinot from Russian River which went very well with our meal.
Overall we were very impressed with the meal, and I hope more people discover this find. It was about 2/3 full when we arrived, but when I had visited once before for drinks on a weeknight, it was almost empty.
One of the sales people at K&L waxed enthusiastic about the place, so I stopped by intending to have a snack but the food was so good I ended up having dinner. Grilled octopus with broad beans, haggis on a stick, and marrow bones, all excellent. "Tandoori chips" (seasoned fries) were very crisp/chewy on the outside and soft on the inside, which I think is traditional, tasty but not my favorite style. Small but interesting selection of white wines by the glass, unfortunately to my taste the opposite for the reds though they have some great ones by the bottle. Very reasonable prices for the quality of the food.
Martins West
831 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
re: Robert Lauriston
You ordered well. That octopus salad is great.
The mixology there is traditionally very good, although they are not bringing back the bacon manhattans.
re: Robert Lauriston
Went back, had the tongue "pastrami" butty (slider), amazingly good. Haggis maybe even better than last time.
Mac and cheese, good al dente texture, nice flavor. I liked the housemade pickles a lot, my friend didn't. Asparagus with black garlic hollandaise was good, though I couldn't taste the black garlic.
re: Robert Lauriston
They have a "cauliflower fritter" on the menu right now that's downright tasty. It's kind of like indian Pakora with a yogurt sauce, but it has a nice garam masala taste/smell fried in. I liked the meat board a bit better than some previous trips, as well.
We went to Martins West last Thursday. This was our 3rd visit and by far the best. I don't know if it was good ordering on our part or if they stepped up their game lately... our dinners before were good; however, the one Thursday was fantastic.
We had:
- Cocktails: The Bitter Truth and Lone Wolf - Both were excellently balanced and unique (the Lone Wolf had a sage leaf that sat on top so that the sage was smelled instead of tasted... quite clever).
- Cauliflower fritters - expertly fried and seasoned, paired nicely with the garlic yogurt
- Haggis on a stick - This is a favorite from previous visits; It was deliciously funky and crisp.
- Pastie with braised short ribs and blue cheese - This was the surprise star of the night; perfect flaky dough stuffed with tender, juicy short ribs and just the right amount and strength of blue cheese... silence ensued during its consumption... I want one just thinking about it.
-The Meat Board w/ Venison- Cranberry, Braised Oxtail, & Duck Liver Mousse - The oxtail is also a previous favorite and once again was delicious and very unique. The others were good as well. My only criticism is that the venison did not taste much like venison... It was good, but I love venison and was hoping for a strong venison flavor.
- Fish and Chips - We had tried these on a previous visit and they were good but not very crisp. We decided to give it another chance, and this time they nailed it: super crispy (yet not greasy) outside and most flaky inside. I also love the tandoori fries ...I have a weakness for fries. (Also, they were nice enough to split the dish for us so that we didn't have to pass the plate back and forth)
This all wound up being way too much food, so we boxed up 3/4 of the meats and a small bit of the fish and chips because we really wanted dessert...
I seriously love the sticky toffee pudding (we had it at both prior visits), but this time we decided to try one of the other desserts. At the advise of our waiter, we decided on Brioche Bread Pudding with bruleed bananas and salted caramel ice cream. It was so yummy.... especially the ice cream (which was super flavorful). The bruleed bananas were covered with a layer of crispy burnt sugar. The bread pudding was baked in its own pot and reminded us of really great french toast.
It was a great meal with great service... The meal was $90 before tip; I think this is very reasonable especially considering the amount of high quality food, drink, and leftovers we had.
I feel really lucky to have such a great restaurant so close to home. I really hope they can keep up this level of quality. I already can't wait to go back.
Martins West
831 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
re: lrealml
I too ate there last week. I enjoyed the cauliflower fritters, the moscow mule, the Wandering Aengus cider, and a meat platter with the oxtail, duck mousse, and country pork pate. While everything was tasty, I have to say that I would still give the meat platters at Cafe Rouge in Berkeley a slight edge. It might be that the terrines and pate at Martin's West were a bit firm and harder to spread which might have improved if they warmed up a little more.
If I happened to be in RWC I would definitely head back in a try a few more dishes. The drinks were very good.
Cafe Rouge
1782 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Recent report ---
Dined there last week, and greatly enjoyed it, but they're changing the menu a little.
Their new physical format of the menu isn't the cool way it used to be - Apps, Charcouterie, Mains. The new organization pushes people to the mains. Prices are much higher - I think we ended up spending closer to $65/pp all-in instead of the usual $45/pp all/in. I ate a more
There's a little more straight forward in the menu. The best dish was the brussel sprouts, nearly buried.
Desert is still very good there. We had a great little deconstructed apple pie. They also have BlueBottle in press pot, making the place perfect for after-movies drink/coffee/desert.
The place was slightly empty, but it was late also. I hope they're still getting enough business - they don't have quite the visibility.


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The more than a dozen brick-and-mortar locations that make up Ultimate Champions Taekwondo Association share not only a style of combat, but a teaching philosophy as well. Tracing the lineage of their combative art back to Grandmaster Sang K. Oh, the instructors adhere to his teachings, exemplified by the quote, "The person who can defeat others with flashy techniques but is without love toward his fellow man will in the end defeat himself." Students use the physical empowerment of mastering jumps, kicks, and weapons to arm themselves with discipline, confidence, concentration, self-respect, and courtesy for others.
Outside of the classroom, the organization reaches out to the tri-state community with ample demonstrations of some of their most exciting techniques. Practitioners soar skyward in flying kicks or fill the air with the whirring blows of nunchakus, bos, and kamas. Fists slam through boards, balloons, and bricks to demonstrate the striking power of tae kwon do and the structural flaws in the Three Little Pigs' panic room.
• For $20, you get one stadium 2 seat in sections 2–16 (a $29.50 value, or up to a $40 value online including all ticketing fees). • For $31, you get one stadium 1 seat in sections 1–15 (a $49.50 value, or up to a $62.50 value online including all ticketing fees).
The PADI- and first aid-certified instructors at QC Scuba school students in the slippery ways of underwater breathing apparati with hands-on courses held seven days a week. PADI designs its Discover Scuba course to expose students to breathing underwater, which is the most elemental of scuba techniques next to looking good in a wetsuit. After a brief introduction at QC headquarters, pool dives are held outdoors in Bellmore, Huntington, or Bayshore or indoors at Queensborough Community College or the Freeport Rec Center.
Cultural Arts Playhouse has been fostering the development of up-and-coming actors for more than 15 years. At its Musical Theatre and Acting Academy, students from 1st–12th grade hone their on-stage skills by taking classes on singing, acting, and improvisation under the tutelage of an experienced teacher. Kids get to show off these skills in full theatrical productions, with main-stage shows opening up auditions to the entire community so people can see their neighbors' acting chops and dusted-off fake skulls. Cultural Arts Playhouse alumni have found success in New York and throughout the country, appearing in HBO's The Sopranos, and such Broadway productions as Les Miserables and Aladdin.
Woodmont Summer Camp is nestled in the hallowed halls of an elementary school. In the school's classrooms, gymnasium, and outdoor fields, a team runs summer-camp activities for kids aged 4 to 13. Throughout the day, kids participate in a variety of activities, including basketball, swimming, and special events. They even have a video-game area where kids who need a break from running around can run around virtually. The camp also sponsors field trips and a talent show that parents can attend to see their kids shine.
Boy-band juggernaut and Nickelodeon sensation Big Time Rush shines like the sun's sons as its hotly anticipated Big Time Summer Tour enraptures flocks of fans with pop bliss. The fab foursome, known as BTR to fans and preteen stenographers, first snatched the hearts of millions with its eponymous TV show, which is the most-watched live-action series in Nickelodeon's history. On the group's choreographed carnival of a tour, expert hoofer and crooner Kendall Schmidt leads the affable cast of personalities, which includes James (the ladies' man), Carlos (the joker), and Logan (the smarty warty), through hits from its gold debut, BTR. Chart-topping sophomore album, Elevate, also sees its anthemic tunes represented, such as "Music Sounds Better With U" and "All Over Again." Expect elastic dance moves from the dapper quadratic and possible numbers from the just-released Big Time Movie, in which BTR covers tunes by obscure boy band The Beatles. Australian wunderkind Cody Simpson starts the show with peppy rallies and aural morality plays about how love can be tough and why stealing your dad's head to sneak into R-rated movies isn't cool.


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Obama library round-up: Woodlawn, Lakeside, Bronzeville and more vying for nation's 14th presidential library
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Chris Bentley.
Speculation over the future site of President Barack Obama's presidential library has picked up as a slew of Chicago sites—as well as some in New York, Hawaii, and even Kenya—made the June deadline for proposals. Ultimately the decision is up to the President and the board tasked with developing what will be the nation's 14th presidential library, but dozens of groups are attempting to tug at that group's ears. (Even I used AN's June editorial page to consider the library's urban impact.) Here's a round-up of some of the Chicago proposals made public so far.
Michael Sorkin Proposal Sites Obama Presidential Library in Chicago's Woodlawn Neighborhood
Monday, January 13, 2014
Chris Bentley.
After President Barack Obama leaves office, he's expected to announce the location of a Presidential Library in his name. Its location has been a topic of debate for some time already, years ahead of Obama's return to civilian life in 2017. His birthplace, Hawaii, has made a push, as has New York's Columbia University, where Obama got his undergraduate degree in political science.
Chicago, the President's adopted hometown, is a natural frontrunner in the preemptive race, as it's where Obama made most of his political ties and first launched his career in public service.
Studio Gang to Design Interactive Set for Physics-Inspired Dance Performance
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Chris Bentley.
Studio Gang Architects are familiar with theatrical spaces, and with the rhythms of the natural world; their design for Writers Theatre in north suburban Chicago reaches out to nature with timber trusses and a raised promenade through the trees.
But a new project may take those interests one step further. SGA announced Wednesday they will collaborate with Thodos Dance Chicago on a project "investigating the intersection of dance, architecture, and physics."
Chasing Cheap money, Chicago's Loyola University finds a building boom
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Chris Bentley.
Chicago's Loyola University has wasted no time, it seems, in taking advantage of low interest loans in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The school has spent more than $500 million on building projects since 2008, reported Crain's Chicago Business.
At No. 106 in U.S. News and World Report's 2013 ranking of national universities, Loyola could stand to improve its public profile. Though it gained 13 places since last year's ranking, the school lags nearby Northwestern (12th) and the University of Chicago (4th) considerably.
The expansion includes new buildings at both the medical campus in suburban Maywood, IL. (here's AN's coverage of a sleek new home for the university's nursing school) and in Chicago's Rogers Park, where a $58.8 million Institute of Environmental Sustainability opens this month. Read the full Crain's report here.
On View> American Standard Movement Reuses Construction Debris in Chicago
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Editors.
American Standard Movement
Smart Museum of Art
University of Chicago
5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago
Through October 6
Valerie Snobeck reuses left over construction materials from a project on the University of Chicago campus in her exhibition American Standard Movement, which is showing at the Smart Museum of Art's courtyard. In doing so, her work presents questions of art, materiality, temporality, and significance. The exhibition displays a net tacked up against a wall and adorned with markings derived from repair tools that measure the small inner parts of watches. The function of netting is twofold: to catch the construction's falling dust and debris and to serve as a visible indicator of the construction site and its parameters. Netting acts as a temporary stand-in for a wall during construction, but, due to its malleable nature and woven fabric, is physically unlike a wall. Snobeck's net is not being used in its typical function, but is not necessarily functionless. She asks viewers to consider what is behind netting and what is being built or rebuilt. American Standard Movement proposes a connection between the body and space measured in parts. The piece questions efforts to dictate the future in physical and speculative ways.
U of C addition updates old seminary for modern economics department
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Chris Bentley.
The University of Chicago's ongoing development is a balancing act of preserving its collegiate gothic badge of architectural honor and making bold contemporary bounds ahead. One project that maintains that equilibrium with grace is Ann Beha Architect's conversion of the University's old Theological Seminary into a new economics building.
The area surrounding the site at 58th and University is on the preservation watch list, so the new steel-and-glass research pavilion along Woodlawn Avenue is likely to ruffle a few feathers. But most of the work treads lightly on the site. Glass infill will create a new entryway between the seminary building's two main wings.
While historic facades remain throughout much of the building, designers hope a new staircase will improve vertical circulation. And a 90-seat classroom anchors an expansion below grade that improves access to existing space, drawing in light from openings to a new loggia above. Placed atop a terra cotta base, the modern addition jives tastefully with the former seminary.
Carpenter Bridging Olmsted
Friday, December 31, 2010
Alan G. Brake.
Earlier this year AN looked at Midway Crossings, designed by James Carpenter with lighting designers Schuler Shook and landscape architects BauerLatoza Studio, a project that uses light and urban design to create a visual connection across Frederick Law Olmsted's Midway Plaisance. The project, formerly known as the Light Bridges, is now nearing completion, and the result seems to accomplish the goal of better joining the main campus of the University of Chicago with its expanding facilities across the park. Tall light poles and wider sidewalks with planted, raised easements create an inviting place for pedestrians, and the University hopes the two crossings, at 59th and 60th Streets, will create focused centers of foot traffic, improving safety. Purists may feel that the University has co-opted public park space, but the design team's use of light as the main element shows a light hand in the landscape. Read More
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Before I begin, check out from the Tumblr page (see also the Facebook and official site) for the project:
The GENDER book will: educate community members about gender concepts and concerns; make available a free and widely disseminated resource that lists additional comprehensive resources for further learning; confirm and spread awareness of a universal vocabulary around gender, aiding in communication; clarify common misconceptions and misunderstandings in order to promote acceptance of gender variant people; and alleviate societal oppression of gender minorities through education and tolerance-based learning. The target audiences of the project include therapists, friends, schoolteachers, families, and individuals in the GLBTQIA community.
First of all, I think this is a great basis for creating a book. There are only a few samples available so far and I'm mindful that this is a work-in-progress. Their gender vs. sex illustration and description is fairly solid, although I'm not sure what to think of "Sex can be thought of as one aspect of someone's gender"…huh? I think sex identity can be understood as…sex identity, and having it fall under gender is rather confusing, as well as inaccurate. Sex identity includes sex-assigned-at-birth, biological components of physical sex (chromosomes and body structures), self-understanding of physical sex characteristics, physical modification through medical procedures, and modification in appearance with items like breastforms, packers, and strap-ons. No doubt there are a variety of areas in which sex and gender overlap in terms of identity (for example, those who identify as men also identifying as male, neutrois people who are desirous of medical procedures and clothing to make their bodies appear neutral, and so on), but the point is the terms are related, while not meaning the same thing.
I have a number of issues with the transgender umbrella. Intersex persons may not want to be considered under the transgender umbrella, nor might masculine women or feminine men. Indeed, it is even problematic how feminine women and masculine men are on the outside of the umbrella: what about trans* people who identify and/or present as feminine women and masculine men? Trans* can be a handy "umbrella term" to be sure, but a reexamination of who is included and why appears to be in order here and besides, what about when genderqueer is used as an umbrella term? I'd like to quote this section from my Genderqueer History and Identities project, in relation to the above:
"Transgender", while often considered an umbrella term for persons whose gender expression and identity is non-normative, an umbrella, as such, under which genderqueer may belong, is a term that tends to be associated with the binary identities of male and female, such as Female-to-Male (FTM, trans men) and Male-to Female (MTF, trans women), and with the process of transition, physically or in presentation, along binary lines. Identifying as transgender specifically may not express a genderqueer-associated or non-binary identity as clearly as the term "genderqueer" does, which may be seen as its own "umbrella" category as differentiated from, and overlapping with, transgender. Sexuality and law professor Nancy J. Knauer wrote in Gender Matters: Making the Case for Trans Inclusion (2007):
In some circles, the term genderqueer has emerged as an umbrella category that is distinguished by its oppositional stance to gender and its critique of the binary…Genderqueer recognizes that gender matters. It rejects, but does not deny the binary…genderqueer allows for the realness of gender, but declares it to be ultimately malleable and fluid. The label genderqueer signals an oppositional stance to gender as a primary mode of identification…Even if you reject the proposition that we are all a little genderqueer, you will have to allow that we all experience gender and to varying extents we all participate in the gender system.
Again, I appreciate the efforts of The Gender Book. What I would like to see is, when there are conflicting perspectives about what category a concept belongs to, if any, to illustrate that there are varying understandings meant to be taken into consideration, while also highlighting the areas in which there are more clear-cut answers and tips. Feedback for The Gender Book can be sent over here: http://www.thegenderbook.com/#/community/4553374749
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Kendal letting agents to win awards
5:35pm Friday 24th October 2014
KENDAL online letting agents, Mint Homes, have been shortlisted for two national awards for excellence.
S. Lakes 'sold' at business expo
9:08am Friday 24th October 2014
SOUTH Lakeland has been pushed as a place for inward investment to businesses on the look-out for land.
Legal eagle
7:25pm Thursday 23rd October 2014
A COMMERCIAL law firm which acts for many businesses in South Cumbria and North Lancashire, has taken on a new partner.
Solicitors joins firm
7:10pm Thursday 23rd October 2014
SIMON Rose, a solicitor previously working in Kendal and Milnthorpe for over 26 years, has joined Progression Solicitors to set up a new office covering Cartmel, Grange-Over Sands, Milnthorpe, Arnside and Silverdale.
New services win national recognition
3:04pm Thursday 23rd October 2014
The Cumbrian-based Westmorland Family of businesses, which owns and operates Tebay Services, has won the prestigious Observer Food Monthly "Best Newcomer" award for its newly opened Gloucester Services on M5.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron in a bid to attract national retailers to Kendal
2:56pm Thursday 23rd October 2014
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to major national retailers in a bid to attract them to Kendal.
Online shop is a gift
9:07am Thursday 23rd October 2014
A Windermere-based online giftware shop is helping children in undeveloped countries.
Daffodil Hotel staff 'blooming' after picking up best UK Spa award
11:57am Friday 17th October 2014
THE Daffodil Hotel and Spa in Grasmere has won the UK's Best Spa 2014.
75 new jobs on the way for South Lakes firms
11:08am Thursday 16th October 2014
TWO of South Lakeland's oldest businesses have announced expansion plans which will see the creation of 75 new jobs.
Hotel narrowly misses out on top award
5:08pm Thursday 16th October 2014
WINDERMERE'S Cedar Manor narrowly missed first place in a nationwide search for the most stylish hotel.
DAV for TV
5:21pm Saturday 11th October 2014
A SOUTH Cumbrian company is expanding into the Lakes and North Lancashire to work with holiday parks, hotels and holiday let companies.
Amanda a mum in a million
2:20pm Saturday 11th October 2014
A BUSY mum who juggles two children with running her own international business has made the finals of a major competition.
Eden hotel recognised at industry event
9:55am Saturday 11th October 2014
AN EDEN hotel is one of three in the country to be nominated nationally for an eco award.
TK Maxx for Barrow
11:23am Friday 10th October 2014
A NEW TK Maxx store has opened its doors in Barrow - creating 45 new jobs.
New associate for Kendal law firm
10:50am Friday 10th October 2014
A LAW firm with offices in Kendal has added to its property team with a member of staff who will advise clients across Cumbria and Lancashire.
Plan to help apprentices is going strong
4:53pm Thursday 9th October 2014
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded the news that an average of 61 apprenticeships per month have been created in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
Gold for Sally
10:24am Saturday 4th October 2014
A LAKE District-based holiday lettings agency has won a national accolade.
The world is Adam's oyster
4:27pm Thursday 2nd October 2014
A YOUNG student has enjoyed a whirlwind summer - rubbing shoulders all over the globe - with more to come.
Meet Heversham's Queen Elsa
7:13pm Tuesday 30th September 2014
MEET 'Queen Elsa' from the Disney 's children's blockbuster Frozen.
Tesco plan for Kendal
3:16pm Tuesday 30th September 2014
TESCO Stores Ltd has lodged a planning application with South Lakeland District Council to make alterations to the former Milletts store at 26-28 Highgate, Kendal.
Lakeland announces rise in turnover but fall in profits
7:05am Thursday 25th September 2014
KITCHENWARE giant Lakeland has seen pre-tax profits fall by half after investing millions and expanding its business into Europe.
Christmas work chance from high street giant
6:00am Sunday 21st September 2014
LEADING high street retailer Argos is looking for around 300 seasonal workers in the North West to help serve customers during the peak Christmas shopping season.
Apprentice Matthew secures permanent position
9:25am Wednesday 17th September 2014
A BRIGHT spark from South Lakeland has successfully completed an apprenticeship scheme and secured a permanent position which will see him work to keep the lights on across the region.
Meaty clicks will aid charity
3:00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2014
A KENDAL wholesale business which sells meat to butchers shops and the public is expanding into the online world with a charitable twist.
Hawkshead firm plans to create 50 new jobs
6:00pm Monday 1st September 2014
A NEW start-up company which is just a year old plans to create 50 new jobs over the next five years.
Award chance for Carnforth travel writer
8:00am Friday 22nd August 2014
A CARNFORTH travel writer and business coach has been shortlisted in the Enterprise Vision Awards.
'Remove planning clauses from K Village' plea
10:10am Thursday 21st August 2014
THE future viability of K Village could be decided by South Lakeland councillors next month.
Restaurateur set to open two more businesses
5:00pm Wednesday 20th August 2014
Entrepreneurs behind a new Italian restaurant are already planning to open up at more locations following a successful launch.
Utilities firms lead jobs drive
1:21pm Wednesday 20th August 2014
A NEW jobs drive is being launched after it was revealed that youth unemployment in the North West is getting worse.
A-Level and AS Level Results - Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale
10:40am Thursday 14th August 2014
Fishery put on the market
4:20pm Tuesday 19th August 2014
A UNIQUE Cumbrian lifestyle business in the Eden Valley is on the market for £830,000.
Industry singles out modest Norman for cheese award
8:09am Tuesday 12th August 2014
A CHEESE industry veteran has been presented with a top national award after 30 years service.
Carnforth accountant up for top award
12:00pm Saturday 9th August 2014
ANNE Murray from Carnforth accountant's Murray & Co has been shortlisted for a prestigious Enterprise Vision Award, in the professional services business of the year category.
Solar boom means more jobs in Cumbria
11:30am Friday 8th August 2014
A CUMBRIA renewable energy firm is creating new jobs across the UK to cope with increasing demand for its solar equipment and biomass boiler systems.
High-speed broadband in Keswick set to deliver boost for tourism
4:44pm Thursday 7th August 2014
The arrival of high-speed fibre broadband is set to deliver a boost for tourism and business in the Lake District town of Keswick, according to research.
Parents of asthma-sufferers urged to be vigilant with medication over summer
4:00pm Saturday 2nd August 2014
PARENTS of asthma-sufferers are being reminded their children should continue to take their medication properly throughout the summer holidays.
Go Yurt aims to be the next big thing
2:00pm Tuesday 29th July 2014
A KENDAL businessman has created what looks certain to become the next big thing in 'glamping', or glamorous camping.
Outdoor firms flock to Lakes fair to show off their wares
7:00am Tuesday 29th July 2014
business-to-business trade show for the UK's outdoor retail sector.
Pilot Rachel joins legal firm
3:12pm Monday 28th July 2014
MILNE Moser solicitors in Kendal has added a new face to its ranks this month.
Ben aims to lead solar charge
2:49pm Monday 28th July 2014
AN eco campaigner is committed to leading the solar revolution in the Lake District.
Six Cumbrian companies make finals of national green tourism awards
4:00pm Thursday 24th July 2014
CUMBRIA's place as a hotbed for green business has been underlined with six firms named in the top three per cent in Britain.
Family values pay off again for Cumbrian firm
4:00pm Wednesday 23rd July 2014
AN award-winning family firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers, has added another title to their collection.
Expert Chris helps hotels reach their potential
12:00pm Wednesday 16th July 2014
HE'S the smartly-dressed guest with the false name who has visited 16 countries in under two years staying at over 100 luxury hotels.
Council hosts seminar to look at state of high streets
11:00am Wednesday 16th July 2014
SOUTH Lakeland District Council was the brains behind a successful business and networking event staged at Kendal Town Hall.
Investment is on the rise
10:00am Saturday 21st June 2014
THE number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects secured by the North West grew 27 per cent in 2013.
Apprentice help at hand in Eden
11:00am Tuesday 17th June 2014
COUNTY councillors have earmarked funding for businesses in Eden to take on apprentices.
£200,000 refurbishment at Arnside pub
4:00pm Monday 16th June 2014
Hotel wins website accolade
2:34pm Monday 16th June 2014
A SOUTH Lakes hotel has won a global industry award for its website.
Contingency fire crews tackle Morecambe's Megazone blaze during strike
12:50pm Friday 13th June 2014
'CONTINGENCY' Fire Crews tackled a blaze Morecambe's Megazone Lazer Tag Centre last night whilst Fire Fighters where taking part in a national Strike.
Lakes firm opens £10million extension
2:00pm Thursday 12th June 2014
A FAMILY-OWNED Lake District firm has opened a new £10million extension at its Kendal distribution centre.
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This season Bolt Prospects introduced our Prospect of the Week award, an honor (virtually) given to one Tampa Bay Lightning prospect for their on-ice contributions. There are no trophies or plaques, but we are sending a Phineas & Ferb valentine to this week's winner.
We wanted to highlight prospects throughout the year to help fans get better acquainted with the next round of Lightning stars while recognizing the prospect's achievement on the ice.
This week's BP Prospect of the Week award goes to … Alex Hutchings, Florida (ECHL).
A fourth round pick of the Lightning in 2009, Hutchings made his pro debut last year and struggled to find his groove playing against men. It isn't abnormal by any means for players to struggle making the transition to pro, which makes the years Carter Ashton, Cory Conacher, Tyler Johnson, and Richard Panik all the more impressive.
This year Hutchings took an early demotion from AHL Norfolk and didn't sulk. He was leading the team in scoring before suffering an "upper-body†injury on November 12. He's spent the last three months watching hockey while trying to get healthy.
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I'm at belgian fries by myself, just fuckin' being, and I see this adorable little girl start piling these potatos on a table. After a while of doing this she puts them back, only to soon resume grabbing the same ones and put them again on the table. She's so cute it hurts and that's when she started laughing at me watching and then she grabbed one and kissed it. SDDJJSKJSJDSDHFGDS OH GOD, TOO TOO MUCH, it definitely made my day (:
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Organized Theft Strikes Southern California Construction Sites
Southern California's home-building boom has spawned a new type of criminal: well-organized theft rings that target small construction sites
"Construction equipment is everywhere in our communities. Where are they not building something?"
The Sheriff's Department in San Bernardino County has begun installing tracking devices on heavier equipment such as cranes and Bobcats that are being stolen from one construction site and sold at another, building industry officials said.
Stealing from homes under construction is nothing new, said Neil Devroy, spokesman for Centex Homes.
"Since home-builders have been building homes, there have been individuals who have targeted home-building sites to get an extreme discount on everything from lumbers to faucets," cracked Devroy. "But, primarily what we've experienced has been random, ad hoc-type situations and we're not aware of any organized pattern."
But thefts are a growing concern for builders, who see rising material costs and skyrocketing insurance rates.
The Building Industry Association of Southern California is in the process of creating a construction site crime prevention program to help builders secure construction locations, said Frank Williams, chief executive officer of the group's Baldy View Chapter, which covers San Bernardino and parts of Los Angeles County.
"In the past, builders were reluctant to report thefts to insurance carriers because of high insurance rates," Williams said. "In today's times, materials are so expensive and the losses are getting larger."
The association is advising its members -- which account for about 85 percent of all single-family construction in Southern California -- to take precautions in protecting their areas, including being aware of who's coming in and out of a job site, putting in guards, fencing, lighting and cameras.
Williams said some of the measures might be too costly for smaller projects such as people simply remodeling their homes. In those cases, an alarm system, lighting and fencing is recommended.
If you have any information on the Glendale suspects or if you believe you've been a victim of a crime, call (818) 548-2097, authorities say.
A 24-hour hotline has been set up, (800) 432-7257, Ext. 823, for people to report thefts or suspicious activity. Officials offer up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the recovery of the property.
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Welcome to The Haunted Garden! We are an over the top Haunted Exhibit & Walk-through filled with over-sized props, theatrical lighting, special f/x and live actors! 2013 marked the 4th annual and last year as a yard haunt in Silver Spring, MD. It was an uphill battle to get there as we fought our way through the court room and media frenzy, but we persevered to be able to finish out our 2013 Season and it was a huge success! We would like to thank our amazing neighbors and fans for all their love and support, our amazing cast and crew for a spectacular job, and all of our patrons for visiting us on this very incredible year! Unfortunately, the final decision was cast down from the judge and we will not be able to open as a yard haunt in 2014 due to zoning issues. We have filed an appeal to the circuit court, so things could change, but at this time we are currently in pre-production for the 2014 season as an added exhibit to The Nightmare Festival October 31st-November 2nd.
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text: 09 Aug 2011 soundsofmycity: Greedy Little Chipmunk - Sunday, August 8th So, this past weekend I went to the cottage my boyfriend's family rents every summer for the last 22 summers. I suppose over these years the chipmunks up there have become borderline domesticated. They have no trouble walking right up to you and eating a peanut out of your hand, or off your shoulder, and they even let you hold and pet them! They're pretty cute, but they know it and use it to their advantage, and get to gouge on peanuts that we happily feed them…over and over and over. By the end of the trip I wasn't having any of it - they were climbing all over me while I was trying to read, crawling into my pockets looking for my peanut stash. Greedy! After I came back from a leisurely canoe ride, one of the little buggers crawled right up to me and sat on my knee, giving me his chipmunk eyes, and so my boyfriend's Oma (who is the chipmunks' best friend) gave it a peanut. You can hear it crunching away. And then my boyfriend's brother, "He's a greedy little shit, isn't he". Indeed he was. I must say, though, it was pretty cool to get so close to an otherwise timid animal. They were extremely adorable, and so soft! I have some pictures at home that I'll include later this afternoon. This is a pretty quiet recording, so you might want to turn the volume up a bit to hear everything. Reblogged 3 years ago from soundsofmycity


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FMCSA's Certified Medical Examiner Mandate to Start on May 21, 2014
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Hailey French's Story – When millions barely cover the bills.
Captain Phillips' Crew Lawsuit Has No Merit
Ten Points to Rationalize and Restart the United States Maritime Industry
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Census figures show nearly seven
million Californians are living in poverty.
The Census Bureau's annual American Community Survey also shows
26 percent of Fresno residents are below the poverty line to rank
the second-highest in the nation.
A family of two adults and two children counts as poor if its
household income is less than $22,811.
The San Jose Mercury News says the statewide
poverty rate hit 16.6 percent last year, up by 0.8 percent from
The survey shows the median household income of Californians
dropped nearly 4 percent last year to $57,287.
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Great history of Cypress Gardens →
One of Florida's greatest and earliest theme parks emerged from the imagination of a man whose motto was to
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron. Homosassa Springs State Park.
Connemara, Ireland (by Erik Christensen, Porkeri)
How to Make a Beach Bag First Aid Kit // Henry Happened
It's getting into the colder months in Australia, but we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. As well as lots of deadly stuff and you know not to mention the general safety hazards that just come with being at the beach.
This guide makes sure you include all the beach and first aid essentials that you could possibly need whilst in the surf.
Vacation begins today! Hashtag-vacation-dressing, hashtag-vacation-eating. (at Sprinkles New York)
23 Reasons why Florida rocks! →
"From our awesome culture, to the amazing food, to the gorgeous scenery, there are plenty of things about Florida that make it just plain awesome. Here are 23 reasons why we still are in love with our oddly-shaped state:"
Happy 80th birthday, Gloria Steinem! To celebrate her impact and pay it forward, let's all be hopeaholics - at least for one day. Put a little hope back in the world today and share what gives you hope. Using #hopeaholic.
#GloriaSteinem #80 #HappyBirthday #feminism #womensmovement #womenshistorymonth
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One afternoon, I walked into a restaurant near my school to grab some lunch by myself, but instead, I got invited to eat with three police officers!
Total strangers, but in 15 minutes I knew everyone's background story (where they worked before Leku, how many siblings they have, which towns they are originally from, etc.) and favorite foods. Not surprisingly, most of them said siga (meat – Ethiopians LOVE meat) and bursame, a Sidama Zone dish, made from the roots of the false banana tree.
They also found out where I am from, what I'm doing here in Ethiopia, which compound I live in - turns out one of them knows who my landlord is, and why I cannot have more than 2 cups of coffee a day. (Sleep would be extremely difficult to achieve, and for me saying 'I love sleep' is a huge understatement. Inkilf almat'am!)
This is after we ate a meat+soup dish called k'ilk'il and injera. And of course, we must finish lunch with a cup (or 2) of buna.
I don't record these things on here enough, but almost every day something unexpected happens, and usually it turns out to be a pleasant twist. You meet someone at a buna bet who becomes your new good friend, or you get invited to eat at a teacher's home because you saw her while walking on a different route than normal, etc. These moments and people truly humble you, and make you remember to take each day as it comes. Be present, wherever you are.
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This will mostly be my art and cosplay and things I think are neat.
Instagram - SpencerOfSpace
"Don't get strung out by the way I look, don't judge a book by its cover. I'm not much of a man by the light of day, but by night I'm one hell of a lover."
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my hair is too long and I want to cut it, not more than 4 inches shorter, but I don't know what style. Would anyone be willing to submit to me a picture of a hairstyle you think would look good on me?


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Born: May 21, 1970
Born in 1970, Didier Verna gets quickly involved in music, since he enters conservatory at the age of 5 and studies music theory for 2 years. At the age of 7, he starts learning classical percussions while continuing his theoretical studies; an opportunity for him to discover group playing and enjoy his first on-stage experiences. From this first instrumental contact with music, he will keep a sense and love for rhythm that can be heard very clearly in his playing, whether in composition or in improvisation.
At the age of 9, bored with playing without interruption the « Bolero de Ravel » on a plastic pad in order not to upset the neighborhood, he decides to try classical piano, which he will be practising for 2 years. Despite the desperate efforts of his teacher to interest him in the exclusive and daily practise of the major scale in all possible keys, he decides to change instrument, and tries classical guitar at the age of 11....
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