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Daisho FOR LUNCH
Had an odd first-time lunch at Daisho, am still processing it, and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. My guest and I dropped $ 150 for lunch, no problem, but....
0. The joke: I loved that the menu announced that "None of the dishes are (sic) vegan." And I pity any mere vegetarian who stumbles in by mistake.
1. The room: The room is gorgeous, high-ceilinged, with dramatic views of (shrug) University, and plenty of space for a business lunch between the tables.
2. Seating: Unless you come with four people you will not get a chair with a back. Only the four-tops have proper chairs. Otherwise it's counter stools, or benches and stools at the sharing tables. My single guest and I were fortunate enough to be first to show, before noon, and the host kindly gave us decent seats...but he was careful to tell us that usually they reserve them for parties of four only. NOw, the lunch was less than half full, so I suppose he knew he was in for a world of pain if we struggled on two stools while half the chairs sat empty...... am I the only one who thinks for a reserved seat at $ 75 each a chair is a must?
3. Tables: no cloths. Not a problem in itself, but in that not only were they never crumbed, but in a two hour debauch with eight shared dishes they were never wiped and although we are by no means sloppy eaters, the food is inherently messy (in a GOOD way) and saucy when served back and forth. Even when we requested and were promptly brought extra napkins, and MOPPED THE TABLE OURSELVES, the pleasant but unbusy staff didn't take the hint.
4. Serving: no service pieces and cheap snap-apart chopsticks, one set per guest. Hardly substantial enough for the hearty fare, and too short for reversing for service...besides, who wants goo dripping down onto one's fingers? We requested, and thereafter were brought, spoons and forks with each dish. by the fifth or sixth dish, it would have been nice to have been offered clean plates. The pools of various dips and sauces were all good (see food, below) but started making some rather weird combinations on our two small luncheon plates.
5. FOOD: finally, the raison d'être. The food. Bold, rich, flavorful, yes. As stted on other threads. BUt not enough variety in ingredients, cooking method, or flavoring. We ordered FOUR protein mains ( duck sausage, chicken, beef, and fish cheeks) and were not told that the dishes were almost indistinguishable in presentation and saucing. All four came with two sauces, but each had one unique little dip for itself and one that was featured on at least one other dish. The lunch menu is limited, and although protein portions are hearty, the pricing on (very ordinary) pickles,( even MORE ordinary) kimchi, and vegetables is harder to justify. The eggplant, an intriguing fusion dish with pefectly cooked (firm but yielding) eggplant, the flesh distinctly eggplant in flavor without any bitterness, and exuberantly(but not hot-spicy) sauced, with sweet red bell pepper, was sensational. The brussel sprouts, OTOH, were perfect for people who....hate brussels sprouts. Deep fried, heavy in oil and flavour, with no trace of the cruciferous vegetable base. Even the texture was lost in the complicated melange.
My guest, an enthusiastic Asian-food lover with years of eating experience in Asia, Africa, the States and ...well, VANCOUVER.... was gracious, but also clear that it was not enough to justify a Daisho return, and although she will give SHoto one try for a dinner, she did not feel that she was the Daisho...demographic. She quite rightly described all dishes except the pickled vegetables as "heavy" and to her palate, unnecessarily so. The unrelieved greasiness transmits flavor, but she wished for some finessed lighter dishes for counterpoint.
I still haven't decided. Would I go with a crowd for Bo Ssam and the fish sandwich(custom sized loaf by Thuet) with oyster chowder? Wouldn't miss it, but only if they will give us chairs.
Lunch again for me alone? Daisho neither fish nor fowl. Not cheap and cheerful like the Noodle Bar, not elegant enough for the price. I liked the eggplant and three of the four "proteins" enough to dump in the next time I am in that area and grab some at the counter, but.....I wonder whether as a condition of the hotel location they were required to serve a sit-down lunch? Ssam Bar in NY does one, but with a bigger menu, and a lower price, although I've never tried it.
Has anyone else tried Toronto Daisho or the non-noodle bar Momofuku lunches in NY?
Overall, reviews have been mixed. You are not the only one to question the value. To call it a tourist trap seems unfair, but I imagine their business, given their location and strong brand image, is banking on the 21+ million visitors who spend 10 billion a year in Toronto. But I am getting the sense that Torontonians are willing to, somewhat regularly, spend $75 for lunch or $100+++ for dinner, if the quality and value is there. In other words, this could have been more than just a visit once or twice destination. Given the risk in opening a restaurant, most new restaurants in this city have gone the bistro route. With all the buzz around Momofuku, I think Toronto is hungry and ready to pay for a truly world class restaurant. I hope restauranteurs are talking note that Momofuku didn't quite deliver and that there is a gap that could be filled.
re: dubchild
"Momofuku didn't quite deliver and that there is a gap that could be filled."
Yes PLEASE someone take note of this fact! This city deserves a world class restaurant, and Chang has not delivered that.
re: shekamoo
"This city deserves a world class restaurant, and Chang has not delivered that."
Just pointing out that Shoto is the 'top tier' place - NOT Daisho. And it's already a more difficult reservation than Momofuku Ko (which has 2 Michelin stars and listed in Top 100) - and Shoto has over 50% more seats.
I suggest that Chang HAS delivered (at least) one world-class restaurant. Either that or Torontonians (in general) have palates that wouldn't appreciate a world-class restaurant anyway.
(My evidence is attempting to get reservations this month for both Ko (12-14 seats) and Shoto (20+ seats). Ko seats were available for roughly 3 hours on opening day for reservations. Shoto were all gone in 5 minutes!)
re: estufarian
As I've mentioned in other posts, I haven't been to Shoto. I was very interested in going but after Daisho, the noodle bar, and the number of mixed reviews, I decided to pass.
There are many restaurants in the city worth going to, but I keep on hoping for a restaurant that focusses on tasting menus which people constantly rave about. There have been restaurants which at one time or another have, for the most part, received glowing reviews from this board. Given the Momofuku brand, the staff brought over from the states and the quality of staff from here, I had hopes this would be such a restaurant.
The problem with this discussion is the difficulty in determining things absolutely. I should mention, I also don't believe that because this is the case, that things are then arbitrary. It would be nice if a science of restaurant experiences existed where we could run it through an experiment and draw consistent conclusions. At best, on this board we have a collection of passionate individuals, who, I hope, can pick out technical flaws and can measure their experience against those at other top restaurants here and around the world.
An appeal to popularity is never good because, quite simply, the masses may be wrong. I'm sure we all have examples of restaurants here and around the world which elicit glowing reviews from various critics only to leave us dumbfounded. Despite having said this, I was hoping for greater consensus regarding Shoto and Momofuku's other offerings.
Like many of you, I also check rotten tomatoes, to determine if I see a two hour film. However flawed, Chowhounds and restaurant critics are the only tools I have to draw conclusions about going or not. The only thing I can safely concluded is that reviews are mixed and, granted, many world class restaurants get mixed reviews. In the end I was hoping for a restaurant that had many more glowing reviews then not. As such, it seems, Momofuku has not quite delivered on that implied promise.
re: dubchild
Why not go because you are interested and form your own views? I see movie trailers and decide to go based on those? But then again, cost is not a factor and now having been to Shoto 3 times, reviews, certainly here, mean nothing to me. Sort of like wine...you either like it or you do not. Just because my buddy likes Harlan estate and there is a consensus that it is a spectacular wine...does not mean I like it...
re: limitedtimeoffer
I think dinners at Daisho and the prix fixe at Shoto are horses of very different colors, and have threads of their own.
My question here was more regarding the lunch experience, and the specific issues I thought I could identify, and the indefinable SOMETHING that I could "tell" was missing. What I truly hope is that someone can "tell" me what I couldn't tell for myself.
But amen to committed diners sharing impressions and opinions. THat's the point of the enterprise, yes?
re: dubchild
Not really sure how you keep jumping into Momofuku threads when you haven't even been there, though? As for the worthiness of Shoto, seems like all the serious critics have weighed in with highly positive, in some case 4* reviews. To extend the Rotten Tomatoes analogy, the "Top Critics" carry more weight.
re: childofthestorm
I've posted about my experiences at Daisho and the noodle bar, so I think you meant to post how can I keep on jumping into Shoto threads, which I freely admit not having been to. My comment were about Momofuku as a whole but it has been pointed out that if we are going to talk about it as a world class restaurant we should only talk about their best offering, Shoto.
The conclusion I drew, that Momofuku has not lived up to it's hype comes from a simple argument which looks like this:
World class restaurants receive widespread praise
Momofuku has not received widespread praise
therefore Momofuku is not a wordclass restaurant.
I tried as carefully as I could to point out the difficulty in absolutes, and the flaws in appeals to popularity, so I'm not going ot repeat all that. The two points of contention seem to be 1) not having been to Shoto I can't make this argument and 2) my premise that Shoto has not received widespread praise is false.
The first point is easy to deal with because first hand knowledge of Shoto is not required to draw the conclusion. It is actually in line with statements we make all the time. Much hyped movie X gets mixed reviews, we conclude without seeing the movie "it doesn't seem to live up to the hype". It could very well turn out to be my favourite movie of all time but that doesn't change that I can and do make these statements. Most employers hire somewhat without having first hand knowledge of their employees work ethic.
The second point about mixed reviews was something I said from a general impression, not something I researched. But since that premise is being challenged here's a quick view of what I've found about Shoto: Gina Mallet gave it 2 1/2* for food and 3* for service/vibe, Chris Nuthall-Smith gave it 4* and argued that it is the best restaurant in the city, Amy Pataki said it was Absatively worth the hype, and Toronto Life gave it 4*. Professional reviewers seem to mostly think it is top notch. Chowhounds have debated the merits of these critic and each hound can decide if the professional's opinion weights more than those of others.
The hounds which seem to be in the positive camp are: childofthestorm, gourmandish, estufarian, ctl98, Yimahaji, and limitedtimeoffer. Of those, gourmandish, estufarian, and ctl98, said it was not the best in the city. I should point out with all of these some ups, I went through this quickly, there are nuances in what they have said which could sway a reader one way or another. I'm doing my best to not misrepresent someone.
The hounds in the not so positive camp are: themiguel, radiopolitic, shekamoo, hungryabbey, ggom1, auberginegal, sydneydelicious, and T.O. Diner. Many of their comments related to lack of value and a couple to service issues.
To some up, 3 professional reviews gave top marks, 1 gave average, 6 hounds gave top marks but three didn't consider it the best in the city, and 8 hounds were less thrilled. Is the premise that Shoto received mixed reviews false? I'll repeat what I said before: in the end I was hoping for a restaurant that had many more glowing reviews than not. As such, it seems, Momofuku has not quite delivered on that implied promise.
re: dubchild
I've only been to Shoto once - and have a policy of not posting reviews until I've visited a place at least twice (although I will comment on others posts to provide a broader perspective).
My meal at Shoto was very good (from a food perspective) - potentially of a high international standard (i.e. below Ko, but still quite close). Service, ambiance and wine list were way below 'top restaurant' status. HOWEVER, it's easier to fix the latter issues than food - which WAS among Toronto's best. That's the problem with summarizing as 8/10 (say) or a star system – the context gets lost.
So if one rates the food – a top rating may be justified. But in rating the 'experience' Shoto may seem to fall short (as it did for me). But that's why we have chowhound – to discuss these points. (Aside, but relevant, if a wine review STARTS with P#rk*r gives this 95 points, then I don't, easily, have a description of the wine – but adding that score at the end 'may be' useful').
At this point my Shoto meal is in my top 10 (in Toronto) of 2012. I hope that will be sufficient for an interested reader to decide whether the high cost would justify trying the experience. And my information that seats sell out within 5 minutes of being offered will also (I hope) be useful to anyone who wants to go – obviously popularity and quality have a dubious relationship (as any Sports Fan in Toronto clearly knows!).
And a final point – this portion of the thread would more properly be in the Shoto discussion – and leave the Daisho bits here. It's not 'strictly' off-topic as the two restaurants are on the same floor with a single access point, but moving it (Moderators?) would enable potential contributors to find it more easily.
re: estufarian
i'll more fuel to the fire... i've been to all 3 (expense account-thank you) here and 2 in nyc. i preferred nyc as it was a new experience for me. overall i like my asian food more downscale in style, presentation and surroundings and maybe cost. i prefer my korean more traditional.
as for the movie analogy-how is this. if you didn't like the tv version you won't like the big screen remake, or how about spiderman-the first trilogy was okay but the reboot sucked.
re: dubchild
I swear, I usually aim to write as well informed a post as Dubchild has just written above but somewhere in there I just blow it and end up posting a snarky remark instead...
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re: Notorious P.I.G.
Thank you, a generous remark.
re: estufarian
I have been to both Shoto and Daisho. My comment was on Shoto, more than Daisho, but more generally that the opening of Momofuku Toronto, while certainly a welcome culinary event, has not amounted to the opening of a world class restaurant in Toronto. I think both Splendido and Haisai have a better claim to that title. My views on Shoto can be found on its separate thread.
That Shoto is a more difficult reservation than Ko, which is in a city with an INSANELY higher level of competition in its class is unhelpful where comparative quality is concerned.
"Torontonians (in general) have palates that wouldn't appreciate a world-class restaurant anyway."
Well we wont know until we actually get one, will we?
re: shekamoo
I hope you appreciate that I deliberately gave you (and others) an alternative conclusion!
My comments fitted better under the Dubchild post a little later than yours - so I won't repeat them here.
re: estufarian
let me see if I understand your generous alternative-offering scheme:
I agree with your view that Shoto is a world class restaurant, regardless of my own experience at Shoto and what I take to be world class restaurants
I dont have the palate to appreciate a world class restaurant anyways.
in other words, those who dont agree with you (you being the clearly superior party here), dont 'matter' in the first place.
Ok. I am persuaded. where do I sign to join the party?
re: shekamoo
shoto is world class. not the best in the world, but world class. but then again, what does my opinion matter anway. i am no foodie and just like to eat and am fortunate that my employer sends me around the world to do interesting things and meet interesting people who like to take me out to top restaurants on their dimes...shoto holds its own very well. now, it is rather pricey but one could argue brunch at Cora's is expensive also given the price of eggs, bread and bacon...
re: shekamoo
Only you know where you fit!
Mine was a general comment, not specific.
But enjoy the party anyway.
re: dubchild
I tried Daisho a la carte a while ago. It was okay as meals go. I found some dishes overly salty and greasy (brussel sprouts). Also tried the grits and was reminded that I don't like grits (tried it on way down to Louisiana and didn't like it at the waffle shop down there either, so it's llikely my palate speaking). The hangar steak was flavourful, not overly chewy, was okay as a menu item. Our menu choices weren't memorable as meals go, not bad as meals go, but not something I'd go out of my way to reorder.
That being said, looking forward to a large format meal someday soon. Just need a group of people with no food or calorie restricted diets to dine with.
So, loved Shoto, liked the noodle bar (haven't yet gone to Sansotei, Santouka, Kiijin, Kinton), but have nothing to compare to other than Aijen and found Daisho a la carte so-so.
World class.....don't know. I'm not well travelled as some, but I do appreciate others' opinions as some are able to compare to other places, whether a small village place in Italy, Spain or Michelin rated in Europe or perhaps they grew up with family recipes that add special nuance to their replies. Also appreciate the varied opinions on the board as others' different circumstances at times mesh with mine (price points, purpose for the meal).
I myself can only compare my meals to what I've liked myself in the past.
I do have the perception though that it's harder to get some quality, flavourful products into Ontario and Toronto than other cities around the world. I'm looking forward to more Iberico products, wish we had better access to true wild game and wish we had the cheese varieties they do in Europe (still having heck of a time getting some firm, aged, Pecorino Sardo despite going to Cheese Boutique, and those two places on Dufferin). And, gotta try a croissant in Paris as I'm told by my French teacher that you can't get the same butter quality in Ontario and thus you just cannot make the same flakey, light, all that is goodness croissants here as they do in Paris.
But world class also pertains to service (from the phone reservation person/system to the water person), cleanliness, decor, plating, and a certain elegance, ease and discreet way in which the staff respond to each and every patrons needs - in which all patrons are treated as stars and all stars are treated as your regular patron.
Lastly, need to mention, loved the bartender, server who was attending to us at the Daisho dinner. She was tops.
re: Yimahaji
Yes, Yimahaji, I too wound up feeling that the a la carte lunch was merely... ok.... and that I would definitely come back for the large-group dinners (discussed elsewhere on Chowhound). I am GLAD you thought the brussels sprouts were greasy and over-seasoned...I htought my friend and I were the only two. QUESTION FOR YOU: what is the relatively light-looking dish second photo from the left, bottom row? It looks like something I might enjoy there. Your teacher is right; butter matters! If you yourself bake or eat butter on bread, have you tried the Cheese BOutique's handmade butter? It's MUCH better than anything commercially available here, although not as good as, say, the exquisite butter at The Ledbury (subtle, eh?). Also, CB's butter goes off in a week or two, so only buy as much as you will use promptly. I share my chunk with my neighbours .
re: KAYLO
Sorry, that was
1) Hot Wing Bun - I enjoyed that one. Tender juicy flavour packed chicken in pillow of a bun
2) Egg - That was nice as well. Poached with runny centre.
3) Bread and drippings - Was okay. Drippings seemed diluted a bit.
4) Herschberger Grits - Found out I don't like grits.
5) Halibut - Think I enjoyed it but can't recall.
6) Brussel Sprouts - Fish sauced flavoured punch in the face
7) Hanger Steak - Reinforced idea that nothing beats a bone-in rare ribeye, preferably wagyu, why bother ordering any other type?


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Beware the dark side...
Thanks, Clive!
At least we know what direction to look.
Good luck traversing the Cuillin's path.
The Force is strong with this one.
Oh I is a stoopid hoomin. My link looks like a fail.
I tiny URL'd it so it will fit this time.
(takes you to a funny "dark side" t-shirt)
Oh, the ears! They're too much! Cuillin is deceptive being so precious yet so scary ... It's those little ones you have to beware of!


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Interpretive Handbook
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Tryptophan, Urine
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Amino acids are the basic units that make up proteins and are crucial to virtually all metabolic processes in the body. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid necessary for the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin, and niacin.
Hartnup disease is a rare, usually benign, autosomal recessive disorder of renal and intestinal neutral amino acid transport. The clinical features associated with Hartnup disease include an erythematous skin rash on exposed surfaces that is identical to the rash seen in pellagra (niacin deficiency) and cerebral ataxia. Biochemically, it is characterized by increased renal excretion of tryptophan and other neutral amino acids. Newborn screening studies reveal that most affected individuals remain asymptomatic, suggesting that clinical expression of symptoms is dependent on additional genetic or environmental factors (ie, multifactorial disease).
Determination of tryptophan by conventional amino acid profiling methods (ninhydrin-based, HPLC) is hampered by co-elution with other compounds. This liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method quantifies tryptophan and is interference free.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Aids in the screening and monitoring of Hartnup disease
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
If the result is within the respective age-matched reference range, no interpretation is provided. When an abnormal result is reported, an interpretation may be added, including a correlation to available clinical information and recommendations for additional biochemical testing, if applicable.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Abnormal urine concentrations of tryptophan are not diagnostic for any particular disorder and must be interpreted in the context of a patient's clinical presentation.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
< or =35 months: 14-315 nmol/mg creatinine
3-8 years: 10-303 nmol/mg creatinine
9-17 years: 15-229 nmol/mg creatinine
> or =18 years: 18-114 nmol/mg creatinine
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Roth KS: Disorders of membrane transport. In Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. Edited by K Sarafoglou, GF Hoffmann, KS Roth. New York, McGraw-Hill Medical Division, 2009, pp 108-112
2. Bremer HJ, Duran M, Kamerling JP, et al: Disturbances of Amino Acid Metabolism: Clinical Chemistry and Diagnosis. Edited by Urban and Schwarzenberg. Baltimore-Munich, 1981, pp 171-173


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New Orleans is Celebrating Mardi Gras – See It Now
Many of my friends have been in New Orleans for either the big Jazz Festival or the world-famous Mardi Gras parades.
I have not been there, but I often check on the fun via the Internet. One of the best places we've found for a variety of Webcams and "real people" having fun (like Art Mann's cable show) is the page provided by the New Orleans newspaper - The Times-Picayune


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Bicycling France: Normandy & Brittany
Breathtaking countryside and fascinating history alike unfold along the scenic pathways of Normandy. We'll experience it all up close, as only a bicycling vacation allows. This unique itinerary touches on memorable World War II landmarks, takes in the Benedictine abbey at Mont St-Michel and visits medieval towns such as Bayeux, with its famous tapestry, and fairytale Dinan. We'll also meet the people who call this region home, as we sample delicious Calvados cider, fresh oysters from Brittany and a picnic lunch at a local farm. And all along our way, we'll be charmed by the rolling farmlands and picturesque villages of this historic region of France.
Cultural Highlights
- View the famous 11th-century Bayeux tapestry
- Cycle through rolling farmlands, fragrant orchards and picturesque country villages
- Discover Arromanches, a coastal town that played a vital role in the D-Day landings
- Experience D-Day on a guided tour of the famous Omaha Beach
- Pay homage to war casualties at the American Cemetery
- Explore La Haye du Puits, site of another fierce World War II battle
- Brush up against everyday life at a local market
- Meet an award-winning cider maker – and sample his wares
- Visit the 11th-century abbey in the town of Lessay
- Tour medieval Dinan with a local guide
- Explore Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a local guide
- Sample Brittany's famous fresh oysters
- Stay at a hotel converted from a Norman fortress
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This story was updated at 9:30 a.m. March 6.
Maryland State Police charged a Union Bridge man with negligent driving after his car crashed into the back of a school bus Tuesday afternoon, injuring four students, on Md. Route 75 just north of Old Annapolis Road.
The driver of the car, Timothy Deane Jr., 31, was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown with non-life-threatening injuries, according to state police.
A hospital spokesman could not be reached Wednesday morning for an update on his condition.
The school bus, driven by Jean Brandenburg, 59, of Thurmont had stopped at about 3:27 p.m., with its flashing red lights activated, in the northbound lanes of Md. Route 75, also known as Green Valley Road, to discharge students, police said in a news release.
Brandenburg had just begun to proceed to the next stop when the car slammed into the rear of the bus, police said.
The investigation by the troopers found Deane at fault and cited his fatigue as a contributing factor, police said.
Four of the students, all of whom attend New Market Middle School, were transported to Frederick Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
All four students had minor injuries, said Mike Dmuchowski, a spokesman for the county's fire and rescue service. Their names and conditions were not available Wednesday morning.
Micah Hewitson, 14, an eighth-grader at New Market Middle School, was lying on the bus seat two rows from the back when he felt the impact of the crash, he said.
"The car hit us, and I went flying out of my seat," he said.
The car, a Kia Soul, rebounded backward after hitting the bus' back bumper. Much of the front end of the car was smashed.


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2012 election
AFSCME gets in the game
Sep 7, 2012
Public employee union opens attack on GOP Senate candidates
Are you better off? What the polls say.
Interview with
Sep 6, 2012
In 1980, President Ronald Reagan famously asked Americans if they thought they were better off than they were four years ago. Gallup asked that same question this year and editor-in-chief Frank Newport discusses the results.
Welcome to Charlotte, Mr. President
Sep 6, 2012
Ads by anonymous political groups bash Obama on big night
Father, son differ on impact of election
Sep 6, 2012
Two decades after he moved to North Carolina's Research Triangle from Russia, Dmitiri Moundous started a new business called Alera Labs, and his son Gene, is among his first employees. One intends to vote. The other...
Conventions aside, super PACs reign supreme
Sep 5, 2012
Rahm Emanuel's resignation from the Obama campaign to raise big-money funds shows the primacy of newly empowered super PACs
N.C. small business owner on the issues that matter this election
Interview by
Sep 5, 2012
Terry Coleman, a restauranteur from Lenoir, N.C., talks about who she's voting for this fall, and why.
Furniture comeback draws attention of politicians
Sep 4, 2012
Lincolnton Furniture is hailed as a success story for bringing jobs back to the U.S.
RNC continues to hammer Obama on jobs
Sep 4, 2012
Stimulus helped, says CBO
Americans split on who they think will win the election
Interview with
Aug 30, 2012
Do the Republican and Democratic conventions have an impact on Election Day?
How do we know what politicians say is true?
Aug 30, 2012
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An outlaw motorcycle club is intent on protecting its sheltered California town.
Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Kim Coates, Mark Boone junior, Tommy Flanagan, Theo Rossi, Dayton Callie, Jimmy Smits, David Labrava, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, Rockmond Dunbar, Ryan Hurst, Ray Mckinnon, William Lucking, Johnny Lewis, Drea De matteo
Art Linson (Executive Producer), John Linson (Executive Producer), Kurt Sutter (Executive Producer), Paris Barclay (Executive Producer), James d. Parriott (Executive Producer), Kurt Sutter (Writer), Brett Conrad (Writer), Guy Ferland (Director), Dave Erickson (Writer), Gwyneth Horder-payton (Director), Jack Logiudice (Writer), Stephen Kay (Director), Kurt Sutter (Director), Terrence O'hara (Director), Billy Geirhart (Director), Jack Loguidice (Writer), Nichole Beattie (Writer), Seith Mann (Director), Tim Hunter (Director), James Parriott (Writer), Paris Barclay (Director), Charlie Haid (Director), Allen Coulter (Director), Michael Dinner (Director)
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Single father Jax Teller finds his loyalty to his outlaw motorcycle club tested by his growing unease concerning the group's lawlessness. While the club protects and patrols the town of Charming, Calif., keeping drug dealers away, its activities also include a thriving -- and lucrative -- illegal arms business.
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This is my trip to dearborn with my uncle and his buddies it was the flathead show. And also some of the peoples garages we visited. The Guys garages we visited were packed full of all different types of cars. We also visted the Henry Ford museum while we were there.« Back to Trip to Dearborn


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The Vow
Drama, Romance
Based on the true story of a newlywed couple recovering from an accident that puts the wife in a coma. She wakes up with severe memory loss and can't remember any of her life with her new husband... so he has to fight to win her heart all over again.
Cast: Sam Neill, Channing Tatum, Jessica Lange, Scott Speedman, Rachel McAdams
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Written by: Abby Kohn
Running time: 1hr 44min
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Nothing better than pumping yourself up for a big match than reading Twitter messages from the guys actually set to take part... A selection of some of the #USMNT's tweets this morning from Salvador:
We're together, we're ready, and WE BELIEVE! Gameday #USAvsBEL #riskeverything #OneNationOneTeam
— Nick Rimando (@NickRimando) July 1, 2014
Good morning from Salvador! #IBelieve #AreYouReady pic.twitter.com/XQdIabNlXw
— brad guzan (@bguzan) July 1, 2014
Rise and grind, it's game day!!! #riskeverything #believe #USA
— Matt Besler (@mbesler) July 1, 2014
I believe. #1N1T http://t.co/ocXQMI76mp
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) July 1, 2014
https://t.co/qVl9hp0Y0j Watch this if you want to get ready for the game
— Mix Diskerud (@MixDiskerud) July 1, 2014
I I believe I believe that I believe that we will win I believe that we will win I believe that we will win #AreYouReady #1N1T #USA
— tim howard (@TimHowardGK) July 1, 2014
Let's celebrate again today!!! #1N1T #AreYouReady http://t.co/AV3kxoRpJn
— Aron Jóhannsson (@aronjo20) July 1, 2014
only BELIEVE!!!! #1N1Tit's game day http://t.co/HjvvoKj2si
— Jermaine Jones (@Jermainejunior) July 1, 2014
Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop
Opening remarks
"It's always good to win any match, and I think that on the basis of the play we had, especially the first half, I thought we deserved to win the game. So, obviously, the red card for Parkhurst makes a difference in the match, but I still felt from that, we went on and had a good performance. To score four goals in any game – although we got an extra 30 minutes to do that – is good. Pleased for the guys. You know, the Crew made it difficult. We went up and then we go down. But we came back into it, good substitutions by the staff, if I do say so myself, to bring Juan on. But Juan's been waiting for a chance, and I was very happy for him to get two goals tonight."
On Juan Luis Anangono's performance
"If you look at Juan's production, especially maybe earlier when he's played a little more minutes…I forget the game we had at home, he got brought down for the penalty kick. He scored a goal in one of the games. He missed the PK. He could've scored that one. So, what I will say about Juan is he's a terrific professional. He's been right with the team all along, with not getting many minutes because of Quincy's play I feel like. But what I like about him is the way he goes about it. He tries very hard for the team. And I'm very, very happy for him to get the two goals tonight."
On Mike Magee's status
"He got clocked in the ankle when I think it was Kevan George caught him with the challenge. So we'll see how he is, but I'm not sure right now."
On what changed in the second half
"I said to our guys at halftime 'they're going to make changes' because I thought we outplayed them completely the first half. So I said, 'Expect to see changes.' And I think that the goal from Anor, he made a difference. They were more forceful. They tried to quickly counter attack on us. And to be honest, they did a good job. And I think that until we kind of figured it out towards the end of the game, we were in a bit of trouble. So again, we've got to be better at doing a 90-minute game and making sure that we see it through and do our thing. But what I will say is that the fighting spirit in the guys to come back again and to go on and win the game is great. It'd just be nice to put a good performance of 2 or 3 to nil at some point. It'd be nice, but we're not there yet. We're trying hard. And I can't fault the guys for effort at all. They've been great."
On making adjustments throughout the game
"We were down in the game, so we have to push it. Bringing on Alex is a bit more attacking minded than putting Logan in his role. Juan's a forward, he wants to score goals. Bringing him on obviously is key. I just wanted to bring on a fresh defender with Jhon. I felt that Columbus was getting into the game with the quick breaks. I wanted to make sure that we shored that up a little bit. You know, I was pleased with the subs that came on. They did a nice job. And I think the whole team responded when we did that."
Chicago Fire forward Juan Luis Anangono
On the opportunity to come into the game and be a hero
"The team worked hard to get all the goals and I'm personally happy to have scored the two goals. I think the whole team are heroes. The whole team worked hard. This is a team, we're 11 players and seven subs and other players that are all helping the team. This is a team, there isn't one hero. If there's a hero, it's the team. We all have the characteristics and we're all ready to play. Who plays and who doesn't is the decision of the coach. I think the coach does what is best for the team, thinking of who will help the team. I believe we're all good players and we all need to be ready to help at whatever moment."
Chicago Fire midfielder Jeff Larentowicz
On using the Open Cup games to help turn things around over the break
"It's just about the will to win, and taking care of the things we should. I think that having two home games in the Open Cup is a good opportunity for us to get into a rhythm. We've had some injuries and we've gotten some guys back. Right now we're just finding a way to win and build on that heading back into the regular season."
On how this will help going back to MLS play next week
"The guys that are playing in these games are probably the guys that will be playing once the regular season starts up again, so I think it's about everyone developing a rhythm and understanding each other. If we can create goals we can start to see patterns of play we like to do and hopefully we can carry those in the regular season again."
On training during the break
"I think over the past couple of weeks it's just been about getting bodies back. For a while there we were pretty thin, and now it's about getting everyone back, veteran guys, healthy and training hard again because we have trained well the last couple of weeks and I think it's showing in games.
Chicago Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa
On coming back in the second half to get the result
"We just battled. Unfortunately, we let them score two unanswered [goals]. After we came in at halftime, we said we wanted to come out on front foot, but we dug in. Juan [Luis Anangono] came off the bench and really made an impact on the game, he helped us tie it up and the rest is history."
On Columbus' play in the second half:
"When you're the team on the road and down a goal at halftime, you don't have anything to lose. So, you kind of throw everything but the kitchen sink at the home team, and that second goal kind of just fell their way. I don't think there's any kind of defensive error from thinking about it. I'd have to go back and look at the tape, he just happened to be at the right place at the right time and took advantage of it and they capitalized."
Columbus Crew Head Coach Gregg Berhalter
On the match:
"I thought it was a good game. We put a different system into play and the guys knew about it at the last moment. We wanted to try something. We got a lot out of that exercise. I'm proud of the way they adapted to the system, and proud of the way they played the game. Specifically, the second half, where I thought we were extremely dominant."
On rallying his team at half time:
"We weren't confident in our movement in terms of how we were executing what we designed. The message was positive. All things considered, it's a good job. Now here's what we can do to make it even better. The guys did that, especially in the second half. They played really well."
On Arrieta's goal:
"It was a great goal. Great move. Good finish. It was good. We need Jairo to score those goals. He had some other chances as well and we want him to be dangerous."
On the team's defensive 5-man posture tonight:
"It was good. We honestly gave them this today. So having said that, I think they did a great job. It was something where we felt we wanted to take a look at. We thought we could expose some things of theirs and take advantage of an organized back line."
On Chicago's equalizer late in the second half:
"If I take anything from the game, I'm most disappointed with that. I think that when you are at that stage of the game, you got to be disciplined enough to carry it out. And I would say it's a little bit of the guys who haven't been getting enough minutes. They weren't comfortable in that position. Chicago is putting more pressure on us, and we just needed to be brave and keep playing. I thought we stopped doing that. As a result, we got punished."
Columbus Crew Midfielder Bernardo Anor
On the match:
"It was a crazy game. I think we had the opportunity to close down the match. We started to lose 1-0, and then we went up 2-1, and then 7 minutes left we let them tie the game which leads us to overtime. Then we give up two goals. That killed the game so we should have done better towards the end of the game."
On coming back to take the lead in the second half:
"A lot of new guys on the field. For all of us, we need to hold ourselves accountable to do whatever it takes to get a 'w' and I think the performance for most of the guys was pretty impressive. We were trying out a new system and it's the first time we did such a thing. Some of the things we did out there we are forced to take home and assess them, and get better at them."
On his goal scored in the 70th minute:
"Speas was coming in with his right foot and I was just making the run to play me through and I decided to shoot the goal. I gathered the rebound and saw it was wide open and got it with my left foot."
On his thoughts on the new system:
"It's a transition game, pretty much. Having five in the back, we knew that Chicago was going to have one of the guys come in pretty deep and have the ball so one of the purposes for one of the 3 center backs to release his man and come help us in the middle. So by the time we win the ball, we got to push all the backs forward and get numbers up. I think we're going to do a better job in doing that. Again, it's the first time but I think working on it we can pull it off."
On returning to playing FC Dallas on Saturday in league play:
"We don't like losing of course, but I think the positive thing is we will be 100% in getting those 3 points against Dallas. We need to focus on that so now our priority is to get good rest and our mind ready for the game."
Select shots from the Fire's win over the Crew.
If the experience around last week's 2-1 weather-shortened victory over Pittsburgh felt familiar, that's only because it was.
The game was just over a year on from a Fire Open Cup match vs. the Columbus Crew that never got off the ground on the original June 12 date as sever thunderstorms crashed in on Chicagoland throughout that night.
Instead the game was rescheduled for a noon kickoff the following day, with the Fire giving FREE entry to all fans that could make it Toyota Park for the match.
Take a trip down memory lane with highlights from that game:
Good news! Wednesday's kickoff forecast is perfect soccer weather: partly cloudy, with a temperature of 65 degrees and only 10% precipitation.
Get your tickets to the match here and book your place on $10 Pub to Pitch buses from Cleo's, The Globe and Fado at www.pubtopitch.com.
Mexico has every right to celebrate after today's 3-1 victory over Croatia pushed them into the Knockout Round in Brazil.
No doubt frustrated after another dubious call, Mexico eventually unleashed three goals in 10 minutes from Rafa Marquez (72'), Andres Guardado (75') and Javier Hernandez (82').
Even if you're a U.S. supporter, you have to appreciate that Mexico is through to the next round if only because of the possibility of more celebrations like this from manager Miguel Herrera. Go on, Mexico!
Rafa Marquez goal
Holland wasn't supposed to be "up" for this World Cup and early on in their tournament opener vs. Spain, that seemed like it might be true.
Then Robin van Persie score this goal to level things just before halftime...
Braces from RVP (44', 72') and Arjen Robben (53', 80') as well as another goal from Stefan de Vrij have the world in shock as Holland has found payback from their World Cup finals defeat four years ago, defeating Spain 5-1 today in Salvador.
Let's just say I'm feeling pretty good about my Fire staff World Cup pool team right about now...
I love World Cup draws almost as much as I love the next month every four years.
Last December, I had our staff help me in a mock World Cup draw for this year's tournament. On Tuesday, I did my best <insert FIFA bigwig name here> and ran the staff World Cup pool. While I may never get to perform a true World Cup draw, Tuesday's festivities served as just another milestone in my own career.
The draw was quite simple and straight forward as participants were asked to first choose a number 1-32 to determine the order. Once that was settled, we went about picking the nations with which we would live and die with over the next month (or maybe just a few weeks).
A photo blow-by-blow of the day's festivities…
We'll start with Corporate Partnership's Matt Hoy who was so overjoyed with his choice of Cameroon (Odds: 1000/1) that he accidentally held the flag upside down.
Then there was the great reaction from Jeff Harbert who wasn't exactly pleased with with the laughter that followed after he drew Australia (Odds: 1000/1)
Fire Technical Director Brian Bliss will hope Greece (250/1) repeat their Euro 2004 performance in Brazil...
Hailing from Brazil, Fire Creative Services Manager Kayser dos Reis interestingly pulled Portugal (Odds: 25/1)
And though she may not look like it, Sponsorship's Lauren Griswold was pretty happy to have chosen reigning World and European champions Spain...
Now, we're all busy and sometimes can't make the big draw. In that case, you can designate a proxy to draw for you, or if none is designated, yours truly does it instead.
This was the case for Director of Business Development Paul Cadwell, who pulled Algeria (Odds 2000/1) and Team Videographer Leo Flores who got South Korea (Odds: 300/1)...
Of course, like any FIFA bigwig, I'd say I did myself proud enough by getting 2010 finalists, Holland (Odds: 25/1)...
But to be honest, the must successful Fire competitions draw participant by far is Mike Ernst. In 2010, he took finalists The Netherlands. In the Euro 2012 draw, he came away with eventual champions Spain.
Called over in passing when his number came up towards the end of Tuesday's draw, the Fire Sr. Vice President pulled World Cup hosts and favorites Brazil without the blink of an eye.
Time will tell if Mike strikes gold again... See the full results of Tuesday's Fire Staff World Cup draw...
Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop
On general feeling of the team heading into the World Cup break
"Points-wise, not great. Spirit-wise, I thought tonight was good. Difficult circumstances with the red card and all the stuff that went on tonight. What I liked about the team tonight: we fought, and we stuck up for each other. That's the positive out of it. The negative: we didn't get a result at home, obviously. Frustration is probably the word I would say right now."
On if he had saw the reason for Obafemi Martins' sending-off
"No, I didn't, I haven't looked at a replay. I haven't seen it yet."
On expecting officiating controversies
"I don't know. I thought both teams came out to try and win the game, which is important. Some decisions for us didn't go the right way, and you get frustrated with all that stuff; it spills over to your play a little bit. I'm not going to fault the effort of our players at all; we're not quite able to figure it out yet. We have good moments; we have patterns of play that are good, we look like we're a good side, and then we falter and get punished. It's frustrating. I hate to use the word, I keep saying it, but the balance is not quite there yet. No excuses with the three games in the week, but it's never easy. But I thought we kept going until the end; we could have gotten something out of the game. Obviously that third goal killed the game a little bit. Quincy [Amarikwa] had a great chance I think at 2-1, and then Juan [Luis Anangono] had a good chance at 3-2. That's football. That's the tough part about it. And I'm sitting there just frustrated, and you guys are fans of us, as frustrated as you are; I'm sitting there going, 'why can't we get it sorted out?' But signs are good, young guys are doing okay. Harry [Shipp] did good tonight, so hopefully we can turn the corner."
On creating chances and goals in play
"We created some good chances. If you look at the experience on their team, it's a pretty experienced team; and we're a little bit younger and naive, and all the guys we have out...there's no excuses. But I'm not going to fault my guys; I thought they fought right to the end, tried to get something out of the game, but just couldn't quite get something out of it. I'm not going to turn to the excuse of 'we got guys out,' because, I thought the players that played tonight played well for us. Big, important thing is, take the punishment, if you like, and move on. You have to. We have an Open Cup game next, hopefully we can get through that round; I think there's another round of Open Cup, and then we get to get back into MLS. So we're still in the picture, which is always good; although we have to start winning games, obviously. But the progression of the team playing-wise, I thought, showed some fight tonight, which is important."
On the penalty call and ensuing red card against Fire defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
"Anytime you go with two feet, it alarms referees for some reason. I think that Jhon had no other opportunity to block the ball, and to go with his feet sort of showing. It didn't catch the player; give a penalty kick, but don't give a sending-off. Or give a sending-off, but no penalty kick, whatever you want to do, but I just think the double thing was just, for me, not a great decision. I haven't seen it, but it looked like Jhon was just trying to block the ball; it wasn't malicious, it was low, and it looked like he was trying to get his feet sorted out. But, again, the rules are what they are, so I can't really argue with it. But I struggled a little bit all night with the officiating. I thought it was a little bit one-way, but that's my opinion."
On the World Cup break serving as a chance to get healthy
"You have two main guys out, Patrick Nyarko and Mike Magee are out at the moment, so you have to help them get ready for play coming in the next couple of weeks. We have the Open Cup, which is in our break. Alex is not 100%; obviously played a little bit tonight, but he's not close to what he can play like at the moment. So we have a little bit of time to get our guys healthy and hopefully start the next MLS game out with a win, because we need to start winning, obviously, to have any chance to do well this year. But I think the emergence of the young players is my focus, and I think they're doing okay. We're not wishing the season away at all; I make sure that we're ready to play each game and ready to go. I thought again, we didn't flop and buckle under in this game, which we could have done against a good side. Each game we've played, other than maybe a couple, we've been right there, right in the match, right and ready to go; but the naiveté of our team, and it's not a slight on them, it's just reality, we can't figure it out quite yet. It's frustrating as a coach, and the players are frustrated. I think that for us, it's making sure that we build on it, and make sure we get positive with it."
Jeff Larentowicz, Chicago Fire Midfielder
On tonight's loss:
"This may be the toughest so far. You might want to put it up there with the Real Salt Lake game, but they came at us – Seattle didn't. They were content with their lead waiting for us, but somehow they still got the better of us which is difficult."
On where the team goes from here heading into the break:
"We have to decide. Everyone has to go home this week and figure out if they're content with where we are, think about if they're content coming in after games saying, 'Oh well, we did alright – we didn't score or we didn't finish that chance,' or they can make a difference, they can make a change. I don't know what happened around the league, but we're at the bottom of the conference – we have to make a move and we have to stop being content with half chances and one goal losses at home."
On the team's effort:
"It's not the effort, it's not the effort. It's critical moments in the game when players make a difference or don't make a difference, and at the moment we're not making that difference.
On how to make that difference:
"We can't be content. We can't come in and say, 'We did alright.' There's no attendance award, we have to come and we have to do something."
On the goals for the remainder of the season:
"I think the goal is always to make the playoffs. We can't come in and say we're going to be the MLS champs - we have to work for it, we have to fight for it. We have to fight to get into the playoffs period. Then you can move on and rewrite your goals. At the moment - sure we've hung with teams, sure we've played well against top competition, but we haven't gotten over that hump. Like I said it's not about sprinting harder, running faster or jumping higher, it's not about that because we do that. It's about the critical moments when we have to make a difference, that's what we have to focus on."
On the Open Cup as an opportunity to turn things around:
"Winning is contagious, I think. You catch it and you want it. We haven't won, it's almost like we enjoy coming in and being content with what's going on. So, sure we win the first round and we play another game before we play a MLS game, so sure we can get the wheels moving, we can get guys healthy and can start pushing on. But you can see we're in games. It's not about personnel; it's just about those little things. Against different competition in the Open Cup maybe we can sharpen those edges."
Quincy Amarikwa, Chicago Fire Forward
On the chemistry with Harry Shipp:
"I think Harry and I are building good chemistry up-top. It's translating on the field and it's turning into goals. We just need to figure it out as a team now, making sure we can prevent teams from scoring multiple goals on us so we can come away with three points. Tonight we can build from it, learn from it and move on."
Harry Shipp, Chicago Fire Forward
On play leading up to the goal, scoring and the result:
"I was trying to show up in places to find the ball, but it was hard. I was getting frustrated, I think everyone was getting frustrated, with our lack of keeping it. Right before the first goal I started feeling a little more comfortable, kind of feeling the touch, and then I hit a good shot. After that the momentum switched and I think we were back in the game. In the second half we gave up that third goal, which killed us, but I think that besides that we really kept the ball, we possessed the ball. We did things we know we can do. We had a chance to tie it up at 2-2 and to make it 3-3, but unfortunately it didn't go in. I scored two goals, but I'm not going to be happy unless I score two more and we win 4-3. That's the difference in this feeling and difference in New York when we won 5-4."
On the chippy play during the game:
"I think we have to keep our focus. There was a lot of extracurricular stuff going on after every tackle, there were people complaining, but I think you just have to keep your head and focus. I think we did a good job in the second half of just moving the ball and playing simple – keeping the ball and interchanging especially through the midfield. It was hard for them to keep the ball. I think if we had done that all 90 minutes it might be a different story."
Seattle Sounders Head Coach Sigi Schmid
On the match:
"You know, I thought we made the game harder than we needed to make it. Obviously we are in a good position with a two goal lead playing a man up, and then we get a man thrown out. At that point, we gave up a goal, you know, I think Shipp took both his goals really well, he finished them well, one left footed, one right footed, and they were good finishes, but they were plays we should have stopped a bit earlier. Hats off to him and his finishes, so it made the game tight. Kept it tight all the way through."
What changed when the Fire scored, making it two to one:
"It picked up their spirit. They are obviously playing at home so they want to make a good impression in front of their fans and they want to do well. We've had a good run, played well, and we have a few guys that are banged up out there and so guys are just thinking of making it through. Now we have a 5 day break. Maybe they were thinking of that."
Seattle Sounders Midfielder Marco Pappa
On the physical match:
"I am pretty happy with the group. We were good tonight. We played a strong game. Red cards and many fouls but at the end of the day we have the three points. We are pretty happy about that."
On his return to Chicago:
"I was excited to see to see old faces, old friends, old fans. It was for sure a lot of feelings on the pitch but Chicago has been a big part of my career."
Seattle Sounders Midfielder Lamar Neagle
On his game winning shot:
"It has been something I've been trying to do a little bit more, have some composure in the box, that kind of show. When it was coming down, I did want to hit it first time but it wasn't bouncing right. I didn't want to rush it. Got it down and then tried to curl it in the back."
On the funny bounce it took before he struck the ball:
"I was trying not to panic. It took a long time to come down the first time, then it bounced weird, and just took it off my knee and tried to settle it as much as I could before I took a shot."
On the Fire goalkeeper being screened:
"Yes, I think he was screened. It was definitely behind the defender so he wouldn't have been, or he didn't see it before it was going in. Sean Johnson is a great goalkeeper so luckily the defender was there to block his view."


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Sunday, April 14, 2002Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2002) -- The No. 74-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team closed out the regular season on a positive note, defeating in-state rival Chattanooga, 5-2, Sunday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs won the doubles point after taking two out of three matches from the Mocs. The ETSU team of junior Marcos Pavlovich (Otamendi, Argentina) and senior Roberto Fernandez (Cuernavaca, Mexico) defeated Chattanooga's tandem of Jason Ontog and Tim Kutschera, 8-3, at No. 1 doubles. Junior Pablo Sahagun (Cuernavaca, Mexico) and sophomore Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Mexico) of ETSU defeated Mocs James Dickerson and Fabian Bechara at No. 2 doubles, by an 8-5 score. ETSU sophomores Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Moises Serrano (Bucaramanga, Colombia) fell to the UTC team of Kyle True and John Hangstefer at No. 3 doubles, 8-5. East Tennessee State played well in their singles matches, taking four of the six contests. Salazar won the first singles point for ETSU, defeating Alex Mabred of Chattanooga in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 5 singles. ETSU's second singles point came as Sahagun was victorious over Thomas Knizat of UTC, 6-3, 6-3, at No. 3 singles. The match was clinched when Fernandez, the ETSU senior captain playing in his final home match, defeated Hangstefer at No. 2 singles, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4. The final singles point for the Bucs came as Serrano came up a winner over UTC's Kutschera at No. 6 singles, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. "Roberto Fernandez's leadership over this last month has been very important to the team," said ETSU head coach Dave Mullins following the match. "He has won some big matches recently and his senior leadership was very big for the team today." Chattanooga won two singles matches in Sunday's action. Chattanooga's Ontog won at No. 1 singles following an injury to ETSU's Pavlovich, 6-0, ret. Chattanooga's Bechara defeated Buccaneer Iglesias, 6-1, 6-2 at No. 4 singles for UTC's final point of the match. "This was a total team effort today, just a great effort from everybody," said Mullins. "We were a little tired today, this was our 10th match in the last 15 days. We dug down deep and played well when we needed to. It is good to put a positive end on our regular season, now time to get some rest and get ready for the Southern Conference Tournament next weekend. We have earned a shot at winning the tournament, it would be a great ending for a great season." ETSU runs their record to 14-7, 9-1 in Southern Conference matches. Chattanooga falls to 11-11, 8-2 in SoCon matches. The Buccaneers will return to action when they will be the No. 2 seed in the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships, Apr. 18-20 from Charleston, S.C. Singles matches: No. 1: Jason Ontog (UTC) def. Marcos Pavlovich (ETSU), 6-0, ret. No. 2: Roberto Fernandez (ETSU) def. John Hangstefer (UTC), 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 No. 3: Pablo Sahagun (ETSU) def. Thomas Knizat (UTC), 6-3, 6-3 No. 4: Fabian Bechara (UTC) def. Diego Iglesias (ETSU), 6-1, 6-2 No. 5: Alejandro Salazar (ETSU) def. Alex Mabred (UTC), 6-2, 6-2 No. 6: Moises Serrano (ETSU) def. Tim Kutschera (UTC), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Doubles matches: No. 1: Pavlovich/Fernandez (ETSU) def. Ontog/Kutschera (UTC), 8-3 No. 2: Sahagun/Salazar (ETSU) def. James Dickerson/Bechara (UTC), 8-5 No. 3: Kyle True/Hangstefer def. Iglesias/Serrano (ETSU), 8-5 Team records: #74 East Tennessee State: 14-7, 9-1 Southern Conference Chattanooga: 11-11, 8-2 SoCon
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The First Time is Always Special [VIDEO]
We always remember the first time. For me, the past few days had been a series of firsts.
Last week it was the first time I had ever turned 55. That's right. Can you believe it? I told Shirley as we're heading north on I-95 to have dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse that someone put signs up reminding me of my special day


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Keep in mind that this is for anyone who is learning to swim, If you are looking to improve your stroke check out some of the comments, they will get you well on your way.
p.s. Keep the comments coming, I'll try to use as many as I can to make this instructable the best it can be.
Step 1: What you'll need to get started.
- A trained lifeguard on duty. (You should never swim without someone keeping an eye on you, especially if you aren't comfortable with water above your head.)
- a kick board or a pull float. (I'm not sure if these are the cheapest out there, this is just the first thing a Google search turned up.)
- Swim peripherals (goggles, nose plugs, fins ect. Sometimes these tools make people feel more comfortable in the water but they are by no means necessary.)
- A friend (for encouragement, and possible aid during certain steps. Your friend can take the place of your floats if you are particularly light.)
- Bathing suit. (really depends on how close you are to the friend.)
I'll be better developing a clever floating device for myself. But it is a good instructable, maybe I'll try next time I go to the beach.
but here is a tip from me:
at the learning process leaning back at the water without doing any movement except just breathing will give encourage you from drowning and usefull in deep water when you get tired.
If you are knocked out and fall in, if you are winded or tired, or if you are wearing clothes, if you have a heavy pair of shoes or boots on, you get tangled slightly in a weed, or if it is cold, you will be rapidly in trouble, even if a strong swimmer.
Even in ideal conditions, could you swim for 5 minutes while people stopped and turned about to pick you back up? Bet your life on that?
Most people in the UK who drown are "strong swimmers"!


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Jennifer B. and her husband visited the ASPCA Adoption Center to adopt a pair of kittens, but kept an open mind and ended up with a two special adult cats with lots of love to give. Jennifer shared her adoption story with us:
We came to the ASPCA looking for kittens and were determined to let the cats choose us. The kittens we met were not a perfect fit for us, so the Adoptions staff asked if we'd like to see some adult cats. We ended up finding our babies in the last cat room—a room full of kitties that had been rescued from a hoarding situation in Brooklyn.
We sat down and waited to see if any of the cats would show interest in us. Phoebe was a little skittish but came right up and started pawing at me for attention. Hurley woke up from a nap and took a minute before claiming a spot on my husband's lap. We thought: This must be them. They chose us.
I was a little worried that visiting the ASPCA might break my heart when I realized I couldn't take them all home. But my anxiety subsided when I saw how nice the Adoption Center is and how well the animals are cared for.
Phoebe and Hurley are two of the most affectionate cats I have ever been around. They love attention and are very social with guests. Phoebe has turned into a little lap cat, while Hurley loves to snuggle. They have fans all over Astoria, and across the country, for that matter. We love them more than words can say.
Have you adopted a pet from the ASPCA? Email us your story at [email protected], and we might feature it on the blog!
Want to receive more stories like Phoebe and Hurley's?
Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter, ASPCA News Alert - you'll receive important updates on what's going on and how you can make an impact to save animals' lives!
Dream is a cuddly and playful pup who'd love to be your best friend. He's a low-key dog who enjoys going for walks and would love to spend quality time at home on the couch with you.
Dream has special needs, and he needs a patient adopter to love and take care of him. He has diabetes, and requires injections twice daily. We know that adopting Dream is a significant financial and time commitment, but this little dog has so much love to give in return. He'd do best in a teens-and-up home with experienced adopters and without other dogs around. Adopt Dream today!
Dream is available for adoption at the ASPCA Adoption Center. If you are interested in adopting please call our Adoptions department in New York City at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4900. To learn more about Dream, please visit his page.
Wish you could adopt them all? There are other ways to help. This holiday season, do the next best thing for homeless animals by making a gift to the ASPCA.
In just two months, more than 100,000 people have signed the ASPCA's petition calling on the chicken industry to slow growth rates and provide better living conditions! Kudos to you. We are so happy to see the public embracing this issue.
But a funny thing happened in response to this effort. The National Chicken Council—the industry's trade group—and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association created a website too, and it sure looks familiar! The big difference between their site and our Truth About Chicken website is that they replaced our statements about chicken welfare with their own.
While we're flattered that these groups took the time and energy to build a website that looks just like ours, we took the liberty of providing some edits. Click on the thumbnail below to take a closer look:
Most of the almost 9 billion chickens raised in this country each year for meat are suffering enormously due to unnaturally fast growth rates and inhumane, unsanitary living conditions. This is bad for chickens and bad for us. With oversight by government almost nonexistent, it's up to us to push for better treatment of chickens.
That's why today we delivered our recommendations [PDF] to the National Chicken Council. We're urging them to incorporate slower growth and better living conditions into their chicken welfare guidelines, which are expected to be released before the end of the year and essentially set the standards for the industry. Please join us by asking the NCC to take this step. Show your support for the ASPCA's recommendations by visiting The Truth About Chicken and telling the National Chicken Council to get serious about welfare!
Creamsicle (pictured right)
Selecting a veterinarian can be a daunting process for some. From convenience and price to competency and compassion, there are a number of factors that you may consider when deciding on a doctor for your pet.
Barbara Glover had many reasons to select the ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) as her veterinary practice of choice. She has been an ASPCA adopter and a volunteer for more than 10 years. She has been coming to the ASPCA hospital since 2006 because she trusts the doctors and staff to provide the best care for her special-needs animals.
In 2008, Barbara's cat Leo had already received treatment for hyperthyroidism and was several months into treatment for small cell lymphoma when Barbara learned that Jazz, the love of her life, had cancer. She began a rigorous course of chemotherapy treatments for him, but knew that it was time to say goodbye a few months later when his mass continued to grow. Barbara says that when the time had come for Jazz, everyone at the ASPCA was so wonderful and so compassionate that saying goodbye to Jazz was one of the most memorable and touching experiences she ever had at the hospital.
Dr. Janice Fenichel, who has been treating Barbara's cats for years, says Barbara is an amazing client. "She is always right on top of things," Dr. Fenichel notes. "She is very aware and conscientious and follows through." She also says that Barbara will go the extra mile for her pets, but knows when to make the hard call.
Barbara has had kitties with a wide range of special needs, including socialization issues, neurological conditions, hip laxity, heart conditions and blindness. Her current kitties—Serena (born with no eyes), Creamsicle (heart disease and a neurological disorder) and Pumpernickel (rear-limb weakness)—all receive buckets of attention from AAH's staff on every visit, and it's one of the reasons that Barbara keeps coming back.
When all is said and done, your choice of veterinarian simply needs to "feel right." Whether it's the way the staff greets you, or the way the nurse carries your pet into the exam room, or even the way the doctor is able to explain something frightening in a reassuring way, your veterinarian should not only be a medical expert, but a trusted partner in the care of your pets.
Looking for a trusted vet? To make an appointment at the ASPCA Animal Hospital, please fill out this form or contact us at (646) 259-4080.
Serena and Pumpernickel
Max, a former champion living in Arizona, was healthy and happy before his owner was forced to give him up.
As the deadly snow storms that have already hit the Great Plains illustrate, winter is coming. It won't be long before much of the country is buried under a blanket of white.
This is the time of year equine rescues, sanctuaries, and community hay banks serving needy horse owners stock up on hay for the entire winter. The ASPCA assists these groups through grants made possible by our members' compassion and generosity, ensuring that horses don't suffer and starve.
One such group is the Arizona Coalition for Equines (ACE), which received a $3,000 grant from the ASPCA in November 2012. These are just a few of the lives ACE was able to touch with that funding:
- Slammed by foreclosure on her home and forced to move after the death of her mother, a woman living on disability ran out of money to feed her two horses. She turned to ACE for a helping hand, saying she would rather feed her horses than herself. ACE responded with a month's worth of hay and settled her unpaid feed bill, giving her time to get back on her feet. Her horses remain in excellent condition.
- A disabled veteran on a fixed income asked ACE for help when his horse became unable to walk. Sometimes feeding his horses before himself, he was desperate to get veterinary care but unable to pay the upfront costs. With ACE assistance, a veterinarian did a complete examination and diagnosed thrush, a front hoof abscess and a possible pelvic injury. Treatment provided immediate relief.
The greatest success story belongs to Max, a 30-year-old former champion show horse (pictured) who had been owner-released to a commercial stable due to financial hardship. His former owner was devastated when he went to visit Max months later and found him close to death—he had been left to starve. The man reached out to ACE, which rescued Max and covered the cost of his foster care until a new forever home was found.
As you budget your holiday spending and pick out the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, please remember the horses—as well as the cats and dogs—who are out in the cold this winter. If you haven't done so lately, please consider making a gift to the ASPCA today. You'll assist animals like Max who are bracing for winter and waiting for our help.
When ACE rescued Max from a commercial stable, he was emaciated and starving from severe neglect.


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Using Newton's three laws of motion to explain how hockey players are able to quickly stop and pass the puck, shoot a hard-hitting slap shot and make a great save, the Los Angeles Kings and Northrop Grumman encouraged middle school students to take greater interest in science and math during National Engineers Week.
The four-day "Science of Hockey" event took place at the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Kings' training facility in El Segundo, Calif., and was led by Northrop Grumman engineer T.J. Mathieson.
"The real-life application of educational concepts is definitely a winning approach," said Mathieson who played ice hockey for the University of Notre Dame. "When explaining how friction is used to spur motion on ice and how angles influence the probability of scoring, I had their full attention. The questions the students asked showed their high level of interest and understanding."
The event is the latest example of the company's educational outreach to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and inspire them to pursue science and technical careers.
Kings defensemen Davis Drewiske and Rob Scuderi and team broadcaster Jim Fox were also on hand to answer questions and skate with students.
"This partnership goes a long way to help kids experience education in a practical way," said Fox, a former Kings player. "There are so many different ways in which science impacts and helps us understand the sport of hockey, from how best to create and clean the ice surface to how much energy builds up in a stick before a shot is taken. The team enjoyed getting the kids out of their regular classrooms and into our workplace. It was great fun for all."
The event complements other entertaining National Engineers Week competitions that the company held for employees and students nationwide from El Segundo, Palmdale, Redondo Beach and San Diego, Calif., to its Bethpage, N.Y., and Melbourne and St. Augustine, Fla., sites. The activities included software challenges; "cangineering," where teams constructed company products from canned food later donated to food banks; and egg-drop, balsa wood tower construction and pasta bridge building contests.


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A new era in Cincinnati football has begun! Over 30 years
earlier, Paul Brown came down from Cleveland and started a new franchise
in Cincinnati. Through many ups-and-downs at Riverfront Stadium, the Bengals
developed their own history and identity, but they never won the big one.
Now, with a stunning new stadium and a rebuilt roster, the future is unlimited!
With this poster, you are transported back to that historic
day in Cincinnati, when the Bengals were defeated but 64,006 fans were
happy to be part of history. Like all prints in photographer Rob Arra's
Images series, every stadium detail is in perfect focus, and as you
pan across the poster you feel like you are actually there! You can see
the sideline entourages, the fans in the stands, the massive video screens
in either end zone, and the action on the field as the Browns look to convert
a 3rd-and-2 on their own 49 yard line. Like a work of art, it is a beautiful
piece that deserves a nice frame and a prominent place on the wall of every
true Bengals fan!
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- Current Students
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Information For:
Pre-Professional Internship
KSUCPM Pre-Professional Internship
Program Description
The Pre-Professional Internship Program at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine is designed to provide insight into the many facets of podiatric medicine and the education involved with obtaining a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. The three day internship allows students the opportunity to:
- Shadow podiatrists in a clinical setting at the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Shadow podiatrists in a private practice setting
- Observe CPM classes
- Take part in podiatric-themed workshops
- Meet with alumni and current CPM students
2015 Pre-Professional Internship Dates:
- Tuesday, May 19 - Thursday, May 21, 2015
- Tuesday, June 9 - Thursday, June 11, 2015
- Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2015
For more information, please access the Pre-Professional Internship brochure.
Expenses and Housing Accommodations
There is no cost for the internship program itself. However, prospective interns should understand that some expense in incurred due to transportation and living expenses (housing and meals). Interns have the option to stay with a CPM student host at no charge or at an area hotel for a discounted lodging rate (at the interns expense).
Application Pre-requisites and Procedures
Students interested in participating in the KSUCPM Pre-Professional Internship Program must meet the following criteria:
- Completed one full year of classes at an undergraduate institution
- Grade point average of at least a 3.0
Prospective interns must also submit the following items in addition to their application:
- An official transcript from current college or university
- A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or faculty member
You may access the the Pre-Professional Internship application here. Applications can be mailed to:
Office of Enrollment Management
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
6000 Rockside Woods Blvd.
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You may also e-mail your application to firstname.lastname@example.com or fax to 216-447-0210.
If you have any questions about the internship, please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 216-231-3300 or email@example.com


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Gallery: Envision Energy's Flowing Wind Turbine Headquarters is Inspire...
Located in Jiangyin, China, the new 3-storey 3,000 sq meters headquarters is sited directly adjacent to the assembly facility that fabricates the rotor component of Envision's wind turbine system. The building includes space for offices, dining facilities, a gallery and exhibition space, and an employee recreation lounge which houses a karaoke room, a theater, a gym, a massage room, and a game room. Envision Energy requested that AECOM design the headquarters based upon the organizing principles of wind, energy, and movement. The building is characterized by two glass volumes that slip against one another along a north and south axis, with a 10-meter cantilevered main entrance on the north side of the building and a roof terrace on the south side of the building.
The exterior is wrapped in a perforated metal screen that calls to mind the movement of air as it flows around the central, airfoil-shaped 'Envision Eye'. The shade screen protects the interior of the building from overheating while still encouraging natural daylighting. The eye serves as a conference room on the entrance side of the building, and the same volume is extended through the building and serves as a connection into the manufacturing plant. This direct link provides the employees with easy access, improves the connection between those who work in the factory and in the offices, and makes the office more transparent for guests and clients. Visitors are also treated with an exhibition of Envision's products, operations, monitoring, and fabrication processes in the 3-story naturally lit atrium.
Images ©AECOM 2011