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Mayor Cory A. Booker, Members of the Municipal Council, Deputy Mayor for Economic and Housing Development Stefan Pryor, Brick City Development Corporation CEO Lyneir Richardson and other dignitaries joined with the community yesterday to launch the second annual summer-long "Halsey Street Block Party" series.
The block parties will be held on Halsey Street between the blocks of Central Avenue and New Street on specific Thursdays and Saturdays, between 5:30 - 10:00 p.m., through September 30. A complete list of block party dates is attached.
Last night's Block Party began with remarks from dignitaries, including Mayor Booker, Deputy Mayor Pryor, Brick City Development Corporation CEO Richardson, and local business owners. Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Hector Ortiz served as Master of Ceremonies. After the ceremonies, attendees enjoyed a disk jockey, vendors, and open-air dining.
"This is what we've always believed to be one of the important, dynamic, streets in the City," Mayor Booker said. "We have here the potential to do tremendous things in increasing the vibrancy and excitement of the City of Newark right here. There will be many things going on here, from façade improvements to numerous events to celebrate the City, to rejoice in this street. It will also allow us to make this a keystone street in the larger plan of transforming the downtown Newark area."
The Halsey Street Block Party celebrates the emergence of the Halsey corridor as a vibrant destination. The festivities are part of a pilot program designed to promote the revitalization of key retail and mixed-use corridors throughout Newark. The project also includes an arts program involving the display of works by local artists in vacant floors of buildings along Halsey Street. Newark Pulse, led by Tamara Remedios, headed efforts to organize this year's Block Parties. Berkeley College also co-sponsored the event.
"This is a beautiful event that brings a lot of people to Halsey Street, and something we want in the City of Newark. We want people to feel free to come to Newark and relax and enjoy themselves. This Block Party provides that. I love the idea of having festivals like this," said Council Member-at-Large Carlos M. Gonzalez.
In his remarks, Deputy Mayor Pryor noted that Halsey Street business owners will be receiving monies to improve facades under a partnership with the Brick City Development Corporation this summer, while the Newark Downtown District is working to improve the Halsey Street streetscape with new curbs, lighting, and street furniture.
"There are multiple intersecting pieces that make this possible. There's the pure festivity of block parties that help make the street a destination and energizes the university community going into the new academic season this fall. Then there's façade improvements to upgrade this beautiful human-scale corridor in our City and help bring new businesses and residents to Halsey, which is becoming one of the signature locations and destinations in Newark," Deputy Mayor Pryor said. "We're so excited about what's happening on Halsey Street, and we are looking forward to an even more bright and exciting future.
Brick City CEO Richardson said, "We are proud of the resources on Halsey Street. The Mayor told me he wanted this street to be 'sexy.' We're investing in people, we're investing money, we're helping people get permits, and we're working with entrepreneurs. We want a sexy Halsey Street – a place you want to go, a place you want to hang out, a place you want to shop, and eat, and drink, and party and experience more. I'm pleased to be here, pleased that you are all here, and helping bring 'sexy' back to Halsey Street."
Also addressing the attendees was Newark native and lawyer Anton Lender, who partnered with fellow Newark native and lawyer Everett Johnson to purchase a "distressed property" on Halsey Street, which the pair will convert into a mixed-use residential and commercial building.
"We both graduated from Rutgers-Newark up the street, and we saw the potential in Halsey Street while we were students at Rutgers. We made an effort to invest in a distressed property and are looking forward to investing in our home town. We're going to be good neighbors and try to bring a business that enhances the community. We thank the administration and BCDC for working with us, and helping us get through the permit processes," Mr. Lender said. "There's definitely a positive feeling about the neighborhood and the investment going on here on Halsey Street. I'm glad this is getting the attention it deserves, and we're looking forward to getting started."
In addition, programs and incentives for small businesses through the Brick City Development Corporation and the Rutgers Business School Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development hope to increase the access and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs along the corridor. Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corporation served as a consultant to a working group of institutions and organizations on the strategy and implementation of all aspects of the Halsey Street pilot program.
Details for the Halsey Street Block Parties can be accessed at www.GoNewark.com/HalseySt, on Facebook at the "GoNewark" fan page or at twitter.com/GoNewark.
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ST. HUBERTS - State forest rangers enlisted the help of a state police helicopter and crew today to battle a small forest fire on a remote Adirondack High Peak.
The fire was on Sawteeth Mountain on the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve property in the town of Keene. Sawteeth is one of the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondacks. State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 spokesman David Winchell said just before noon today that the fire had burned about a tenth of an acre.
A state police helicopter was used to dump large buckets of water, taken from Lower AuSable Lake, onto the blaze. A command post for the operation was set up at Marcy Field in Keene Valley.
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A fire burns today on Sawteeth Mountain in the town of Keene, as seen from Lower AuSable Lake.
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A state police helicopter dumps water on a fire on Sawteeth Mountain in the town of Keene, as seen today from Lower AuSable Lake.
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A state police helicopter scoops water from Lower AuSable Lake in the town of Keene today to dump on a fire on nearby Sawteeth Mountain.
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A state police helicopter flies water from Lower AuSable Lake to dump on a fire on nearby Sawteeth Mountain today int he town of Keene.
(Enterprise photo — Chris Knight)
"Right now it's small," Winchell said. "The big effort is because it's in a steep area. It's a hard one to get to."
The blaze was sparked by an unattended or improperly extinguished campfire, Winchell said.
Warm weather and dry conditions have led to numerous grass, brush and forest fires around the region so far this summer, particularly in the last week.
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As of this morning, Winchell said there have been 15 wildland fires in the Adirondacks that have burned 23.1 acres since July 1. Four fires that burned 6.4 acres are still considered active, and three of the four are in patrol status, including last week's fire along the railroad tracks between Ray Brook and Lake Placid.
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Robert Stage, Jr., 54, of Bridgewater was charged with DWI on March 6 after being pulled over on Route 206. He was also charged with failure to maintain lane.
Stolen TV
Hillsborough Police responded to a report of a burglary to a residence on Wertsville Road on March 17. The owner of the residence said that someone had forced in a first floor window on the side of the house. Police observed that the window was pried away from the house at the bottom of the frame. Bedrooms and storage rooms appear to have been ransacked and closets were opened. Muddy spots were on the floor of the residence's gym. A 32-inch TV was stolen from the family room and a screwdriver and screws were on the floor in front of its spot on the wall. Interviews with neighbors did not yield any information.


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MACEDON, N.Y. -- A Wayne County landfill is poised to begin accepting trash by rail from New York City.
Construction of a rail spur leading to the landfill is underway, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports. Rail shipments of solid waste in closed containers are expected to begin next year.
High Acres is the fifth-largest landfill by volume in the state and is owned by Waste Management Inc. It is located a short distance north of the Erie Canal and the CSX freight railroad's main east-west tracks, the newspaper says.
The newspaper reports that, while using trains instead of trucks to haul trash can cut air pollutants, the practice sometimes brings complaints. Some who live along the rails object to litter and smells, especially if the train stops or leaves its cars on a siding.
The only landfill in New York that currently accepts a significant amount of solid waste from New York City is Seneca Meadows, located about 25 miles southeast of High Acres.


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One of the most important responsibilities for Congress and the president in 2013 and beyond will be strengthening Medicare and Social Security.
Many understand that adjustments may need to be made to these programs to ensure their long-term stability.
At the same time, it is essential that these programs continue to provide critical benefits that protect the health and financial security of Americans now and in the future.
Medicare must continue to guarantee that seniors have access to high quality, affordable health care.
Social Security benefits must keep up with inflation throughout a person's lifetime.
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By Matthew Wakefield
Clymer and Sherman's two regular-season matchups were both tight affairs that went down to the final buzzer.
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Sherman's Ryan Myers puts up a shot over Clymer's Dan Lictus during Monday night's Section 6 Class D semifinal basketball game at Jamestown Community College. See additional photos at cu.post-journal.com.
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Sherman's Jake Card (13) blocks a shot by Clymer's Jake Wiggers in Monday's Section 6 Class D semifinal basketball game. See additional photos at cu.post-journal.com.
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The Wildcats used a terrific start and a great finish Monday night to ensure there would be no late-game theatrics the third time around.
Sherman jumped out to a 15-2 lead after the first quarter of their Section 6 Class D boys basketball semifinal and were in control throughout, save for a third-quarter dry spell that allowed the Pirates to briefly cut the lead to single digits. The Wildcats responded with an 18-5 fourth-quarter surge that gave them a 52-30 victory at Jamestown Community College.
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The game was markedly different from their two league games, which saw each team win by three points on the other team's home court. The second of those games was won by Clymer, 49-46, less than two weeks ago.
So what changed?
''Two things,'' Sherman coach Cory Emory said. ''We actually played a little smarter defensively and made it a little harder for (Dan) Lictus on his offensive end. And then we just made free throws and did all the other little things.''
Lictus had 19 points and five assists and Sherman made just 10 of 26 free throws in the Feb. 12 game. Last night, Lictus was limited to just seven points, all in the second half, and the Wildcats went 9-for-15 at the charity stripe.
''We found him,'' Emory said of Lictus. ''Our other games we kind of let him roam free in the middle. This time our sole concentration was finding him wherever he was in our zone. We needed to find him because not only is he a scorer but he's a distributor. He makes their offense run.''
The win vaults second-seeded Sherman (15-5) into Friday night's Class D sectional final, where it will meet top-seeded Brocton at 5:30 p.m. at JCC. The Bulldogs (17-1) easily defeated Ellicottville in Monday night's other semifinal.
The Wildcats never trailed against Clymer. During one nine-minute stretch that spanned the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second, they scored 14 straight points to take early command of the game.
By the time the Pirates finally got their second basket almost two minutes into the second period, they were already behind by 15 points. When the halftime buzzer sounded they trailed by 16 points, 23-7.
''We just couldn't put the ball in the basket in the first half,'' said Clymer coach Dan White, who watched his team shoot 3-for-21 from the field and commit 11 turnovers in the first two quarters. ''We played well enough defensively, but that first half was just a struggle for us to put the ball in the hoop. (Sherman) also played pretty good defense, got their hands on a lot of balls, and we had a couple turnovers where we just didn't take care of the ball.''
Also hampering the Pirates in the first half was Lictus' foul trouble. The senior picked up his third foul and was forced to the bench for the final five minutes of the half, leaving him scoreless for the opening 16 minutes.
Lictus got back into the game to start the second half and helped lead a Clymer surge that got it back in the game. The Pirates opened the third quarter with a 15-6 run that was capped by a Lictus 3-pointer that brought them to within seven points, 29-22.
Clymer was still in the game trailing by nine entering the fourth quarter. But Sherman scored the first four points of the period and a few minutes later went on a 10-0 run to put the game out of reach.
''They made us worry and then the end of the quarter happened and we settled back down,'' Emory said. ''We got a couple baskets early in the fourth, which extended our lead to 13. It's amazing what going from single digits to double digits can do to the psyche.''
Andrew Graham led Sherman with 16 points and six rebounds, while Ryan Robson had 15 points. Jake Card added 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks and Devin Moorhead had five points, seven rebounds, three steals and three assists.
Mitch Einink's nine points led Clymer, followed by Matt DeStevens' eight and Lictus' seven.
''We just didn't execute offensively,'' White said. ''If we did it would have been one of those knock 'em, sock 'em Clymer-Sherman games like we normally have.''
Sherman split its two games against Brocton during league play, beating the Bulldogs by four in December and losing by 14 in January.
''They're just tough,'' Emory said. ''They're big, which is the exact opposite of us. They're big and they have senior guards and now, after watching their game (last night), they're young big guys inside are coming along. It's going to be a tall task for us.''
Wiggers 2 1 5, McAfoose 0 1 1, DeStevens 3 1 8, Einink 4 1 9, Lictus 3 0 7, Heiser 0 0 0, Holthouse 0 0 0, Holmstrom 0 0 0, Woods 0 0 0, Totals 12 4 30.
Graham 7 2 16, Robson 6 2 15, Moorhead 2 1 5, Myers 1 0 2, Card 4 4 12, Ottaway 1 0 2, Gleason 0 0 0, Luden 0 0 0, Boland 0 0 0, Greiner 0 0 0, Totals 21 9 52.
3-point goals-DeStevens, Lictus, Robson.
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KALAMAZOO, MI – Albert Homoki Jr., a Kalamazoo native who served in the U.S. Army and later visited all 50 states during travels with his wife, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
He was 86.
Homoki was born in Kalamazoo in 1928 and later graduated from Galaleo High School in San Francisco in 1946.
After graduation, he came back to Kalamazoo where he resided for the rest of his life.
Homoki served with the 11th Airborne Division as a paratrooper and later worked for 31 years at Peter Eckrich and Sons as a smokehouse attendant and then as a supervisor before retiring in 1993.
Homoki and his wife of 59 years, Kathleen, were avid travelers and visited all 50 states, as well as several other places in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. They also traveled through the Panama Canal, went to Cuba and flew on the Concorde.
Homoki was preceded in death by his wife, as well as a son, Andrew C. Homoki, and his parents. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Albert A. and Roberta Homoki of Spokane Valley, Wash.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
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MARQUETTE - By August, Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents will have been around the country.
The four-piece rock-rockabilly-pop band's tour for the summer of 2010 takes them from lower Michigan to North Dakota to Oregon to California, with a stop in Las Vegas on the way back to some more stops in the Midwest.
"All I can say is I hope that the van that we have will make it across the country... and back," said Nick "Flip Murray" Phlegar, the band's bass player.
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Southern Gents perform at The Wild Rover in Marquette recently. (Journal photo by Danielle Lehto)
But before Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents hits the road, the band's music will be put into the listening public's hands with the June 18 release of the CD, "Get On the Ball with Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents."
A CD release party is set for 7 p.m. that date at Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
"'Get on the Ball with Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents' equals 12 original compositions recorded throughout the spring," said Daniels, actually Dan Pascoe, a Marquette native who is a guitarist, keyboardist and tambourinist. "Recording was easy, mixing was harder. Selling it should be a walk in the park, I hope."
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The party celebrating the release of "Get on the Ball With Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents" is set for 7 p.m. June 18 at Peter White Public Library in Marquette. Also playing will be special guests Shipwreck Party, the Goldmine Girls, Pink O'herod, and the Amistad.
Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents:
Dan Pascoe, guitar and vocals
Matt Bullock, guitar and vocals
Nick "Flip Murray" Phelgar, bass
Alex Babcock, drums
Pascoe and his good friend Matthew Bullock are the founding members of the band.
"I've been friends (with Dan) since primary school," Bullock said. "I'd been a big fan of his previous band, the Rangers, and in the winter of 2008 we sat down and worked on five or six songs. That spring, we put together a four-piece band and started playing gigs.
"There have been several lineup changes since we started playing and touring in 2008. At this point, I couldn't see playing in this band, or wanting to play in this band, with any other musicians," Bullock said.
Another Marquette native, Alex Babcock - Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents' drummer - was recruited by Bullock in 2009.
"I started percussion at Graveraet Middle School, eventually picking up the traps, taking lessons at Superior Music, now Jim's Music, with Dan Stevens," Babcock said. "I also took lessons in jazz drums and percussion with Carrie Biolo."
Babcock now plays trap kit, go-go bells, bongos, congas, djembe, tambourine, claves and timbale. Prior to Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents, Babcock played in Pumpkin Meat, Wonky, Harry South and the Northern Lights, Dan Daniels and the Celebrity Sons and Distant Early Warning, a Rush tribute band.
Phelgar is the only non-Marquette native, hailing from Charlotte, which is near Lansing. He was attending Ferris State University in Big Rapids to learn welding.
"Even though everybody thought I was in the music program," Phelgar said. "It was at Ferris that I met guitarist Matt Bullock. Matt and I played with friends in a number of other bands such as Draco and Bearded Dragon, which was much less structured than the Gents and more of a loud instrumental post-rock jam band.
"When Bullock moved back to Marquette to play, they had no bass player for the Gents," Phelgar said. "When he asked me to join the band, I don't think he thought that I would actually say yes, seeing that I live eight hours away, but I wanted to play with musicians that actually wanted to get out of the basement and play shows."
Bullock, who graduated from Ferris with a bachelor's in music industry management, is currently pursing his master's in business administration from Ferris. He has been involved with music since his childhood.
"My grandparents and parents really supported by musicial interests at a young age, enrolling me in piano and guitar lessons," Bullock said. "I performed in orchestra and choir in middle school and high school, along with playing in rock bands. I play guiar, bass and drums and sing."
Pascoe is a self-taught guitar player who has musically talented sisters, Jessica and Melissa.
"My sisters and I are musical, but we sure did NOT inherit it from our parents," Pascoe said. "I taught myself to play around the age of 13 because I wanted to. I can't explain why."
The band went out on a tour of the Midwest in 2009 and is enjoying its time together.
"Playing shows is definitely the greatest part of being in Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents," Bullock said. "We've been incredibly fortunate to have opportunities to play locally, as well as to venture out around the country.
"There's nothing like working really hard to book shows, practicing the songs, and then playing a show where people come out to dance and have a good time."
Pascoe added: "(The best part is) getting to do what I love to do."
For Babcock, "The best part of being a Southern Gent is getting free drinks at the bar, and receiving cash at the end of the night. Also, sleeping on couches I'll never see again and turning decent, orderly establishments into riotous masses."
What about the future for Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents?
"More money, higher quality music and less hard work," Pascoe said.
Added Bullock: "Like all bands, we are always wanting to play more shows, and to reach new people. We are always working at writing new songs that people will enjoy hearing and dancing to. We don't want to be stuck in a rut, where in three months poeple are sick of seeing Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents playing the same old songs exactly as they did two weeks ago."
The new CD is something the band took its time putting together, Bullock said.
"We didn't want to put out a hastily recorded demo, so we took our time, and feel that we have a very accurate representation of what it's like to be in room listening to Dan Daniels and the Southern Gents playing music."
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Of course, we're thrilled at all the money for mass transit improvements that Staten Island is doubtless going to get once Mayor Mike Bloomberg finishes ramming his congestion pricing plan through the Legislature and the City Council.
But before we all go and count those unhatched chicks, here's a cautionary reminder, courtesy of John F. Lavelle, son of the late (and still lamented) North Shore assemblyman and Democratic Party chairman.
Lavelle sent us a New York Times article from 1921 that trumpeted New York Gov. Nathan Miller signing into law legislation mandating that the city begin building a passenger and freight rail tunnel between Staten Island and Brooklyn within two years. The law, the Times pointed out, left the city "no choice" but to commence the project, the total cost of which was estimated at $60 million.
The headline of the Times story also gave us a chuckle: "Staten Island Wins Its Fight For Rapid Transit After Twenty Years of Agitation".
The tunnel was supposed to run between St. George and Bay Ridge, but as the Advance's Maura Yates and Fabian Arzuaga recounted in an article last year, construction mysteriously halted in 1924, after ground-breaking ceremonies had been held on both sides of the Narrows and a total of $6 million spent for land acquisition and other costs.
The reason for the stoppage was never made clear. Some blamed politically connected railroad interests or corrupt pols for killing the project. Others said the city simply didn't want to spend the money out of fiscal prudence.
While the tunnel idea would continue to crop up for decades -- as a sop to quiet mouthy Island activists and editorial writers, no doubt -- nothing further was ever done. The opening of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in 1964 effectively killed the idea for good.
Unless we want to revive it now that we're sure to get millions of dollars for transportation improvements here, thanks to congestion pricing.


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Lifelong Mattapoisett resident Blanche Perry poses with grandchildren Meghan, Chris and Raymond Sottak, on the overlook at Franklin Mountain State Park with a copy of The Wanderer during her recent visit to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Tracey Sottak).
Out of Africa
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Frank and Betsey Beatriz of Mattapoisett pose with a copy of The Wanderer outside a South African ronderal, where they stayed in January of 2007 with Betsey's parents, Lieutenant Commander Calvin F. Perkins (retired) and Donetta Perkins, also of Mattapoisett.
Magic Kingdom
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Ross and Brady Gracia pose with a copy of The Wanderer just outside of MGM Studios in Florida during their October vacation.
Palace Platoon
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2nd Platoon, 'Crazy'-Troop, 3rd Squadron 7th U.S. Cavalry pose on the balcony of a former Uday Hussein palace in Baghdad's Adamayia district. L. to R., front: SPC Gentile, PV2 Lawson, SPC Zehme, PFC Patrick, PFC Kimble; middle: SFC Shoffner, SSG Winkel, SSG Faulkner, SGT Van Wyk, SSG Liebsch, SGT Lopez, SGT Whipple, PFC Philbrook, SSG Doerfler; rear: PFC Rekow, PFC Boyd, SPC Gilispie, SPC Jerolmen, SPC Schaub, PVT Martinez, 2LT Wilkin, SSG Bull, SGT Hardman, PFC Manzo, PFC Syphus, SGT Harp, PFC Woodbridge.
No Bull!
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Peter Greco of Mattapoisett and Katie Collins of Marion pose with a copy of The Wanderer in Pamplona, Spain in July 2007 during the "Running with the Bulls." (11/08/07 issue)
Quebec City
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Lee Yeaton of Mattapoisett and her daughter Sandra Doane pose on a cold, windy September day at the Museum of Fine Arts in Quebec City with a copy of The Wanderer. (11/08/07 issue)
Oktoberfest Quartet
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(l. to r.) Steve Lopes, Alphonse Maier, Robert Lopes and Scott Lopes pose with a copy of The Wanderer while attending Oktoberfest 2007 in Munich, Germany. (11/08/07 issue)
Pumpkin Bunch
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Mattapoisett Town Hall employees pose with a copy of The Wanderer during a trip to the Annual Pumpkin Festival in Keene, New Hampshire on October 20. (11/08/07 issue)
The Way to Santa Fe
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Caryl Vermilya and daughter Kimberly Bindas pose with a copy of The Wanderer and an unidentified conductor while traveling on the Santa Fe Southern Railway. (11/08/07 issue)
Lenin's Tomb
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Bruce Baggarly of Mattapoisett poses with a copy of The Wanderer just outside of Lenin's Tomb in Moscow during a recent trip to Russia. (11/08/07 issue)
Rocky Mountain High
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Mattie Boyle of Mattapoisett (left) recently posed with a copy of The Wanderer while visiting her friend Gabby Hoag (right, formerly of Mattapoisett) at the Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Betsy Hoag). (9/6/07 issue)
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Molly and Bob Ross of Rochester pose with The Wanderer at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens in South Deerfield, MA during a recent trip in July. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Ross). (9/6/07 issue)
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Zack Sill was looking for a challenge as he lined up for the opening faceoff in his team's game Saturday at Syracuse.
He found the right person to answer it in Crunch captain Mike Angelidis.
Sill was fired up and asked Angelidis if he wanted to fight. The two have a history as combatants, and Angelidis responded in predictable fashion.
"Oh, let's get it going now,'' Angelidis recounted. "We won the game. It worked out. (It's) letting the guys know we're not going to back down. Timing is everything in fighting. I think everyone gets excited when there's a scrap.''
As the leader and captain of Calder Cup champion Norfolk last season and holder of the same position for the AHL pace-setter Crunch this year, Angelidis, 27, has a knack for doing or saying the right things at the right time.
It's an acquired trait, one produced by a combination of factors. Angelidis has culled leadership tips from other veterans he's played with, and he also likes to study military history to examine how great strategists think.
"I read a lot of war books, military books, learning how other corporals and generals work,'' he said. "My thing is I would never ask someone to do anything I wouldn't do.''
Angelidis is one of those quieter types who prefers to make every message he delivers worth absorbing. When asked for insight into what he's learned about good leadership, Angelidis shared a half-dozen tips:
Earn respect
"If guys respect you, guys will follow your lead. First, you have to become a guy's friend. I talk to lot of the guys after (the season), in the summer. I try to make the best of the guys' (time), hanging out with them.''
Leave no one behind
"Always stick together. Be willing to do what it takes for your teammates. If one guy is in (a scrum), we all go in.''
Act in the best interests of all
"Looking out for everybody's interests is one of the major things. I think you have to find what works for everybody, the best solution for everybody. Make sure everybody is looked after. The worst thing you could ever see is cliques on a team.''
Be aware of your tone
"There's certain times to address certain situations. Sometimes talking can be less beneficial if you are always barking. Some guys, you have to let them know you are in this with them.
"I'm not lecturing guys. It's on us. Sometimes you have to deal with situations you don't want to. Problems arise, and sometimes you have to pull guys and be serious.''
Know how to run a team meeting
"It's not just I'm talking. Other people can talk. I make mistakes. I do things wrong sometimes. I have guys who hold me accountable.
"The key is how we're playing. If you get away from playing a team game, then you hold them (meetings). They won't listen to you (if you have too many), and they won't follow your lead.''
Empathy helps the message sink in
"I can relate to guys, teaching younger guys coming in. I've seen high draft picks make it and don't make it. I've got the best interest in them, not myself. You have to put your personal stuff behind for other people.''


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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who they said might have been trying to burglarize a borough home last Sunday.
The man tried to open the front door to the house shortly before 7 p.m. and was peering through the windows, according to police. He also motioned to the driver of a light blue or gray Ford Crown Victoria parked nearby.
When the homeowner confronted the man, he asked if anyone needed their lawn cut, a police alert said. Authorities did not disclose where the incident was reported.
Police described the possible burglar as in his 30s, black, approximately 5-foot-10, with a stocky build and full beard. He was reportedly wearing a black t-shirt, blue shorts and work boots.
Anyone with information was asked to call police at 201-288-1000.


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Lost in the middle of all the hustle and bustle during the Red Sox-Yankees series this weekend came a very important life lesson that Robert Kraft has already learned:
You can't pick your nose on television.
Witness Exhibit A, found on YouTube today:
A question: Since we call umpires "Blue" by name some of the time, what color do you think the morsels this guy mines are? Sorry in advance.


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The Pacific Conference has been unkind to Hillsboro softball this season, as its three losses have been by a combined score of 45-6.
So when the Spartans (10-6, 2-3) fell behind 1-0 to McMinnville (8-9, 2-4) in the first inning of a road contest Monday, Hillsboro coach Stacey Hutchinson wasn't sure how her team would respond.
Behind a strong pitching effort from junior Emalyn Weislogel, Hillsboro rallied for a 5-1 victory, rekindling some of the passion that had dissipated from its dugout in recent weeks.
"It was huge," Hutchinson said. "For them to score in the first inning and for us to bear down and work through it… was huge. This was one of the best defensive performances we've had in awhile and it made a big difference for us."
Weislogel helped her own cause to get the Spartans bats going, smashing a two-run single in the third inning to give Hillsboro a 2-1 lead.
But the run production didn't stop there, as freshman Skyler Bodin registered an RBI double in the fourth inning and fellow freshman Camille Rickis, who went 2-for-3 on the evening with a stolen base, drove in the final two runs on a single in the seventh.
Weislogel battled through location issues to give up just one run on four hits and two walks.
"She fought through a game where she wasn't necessarily getting ahead of hitters and not necessarily hitting her spots, but she battled," Hutchinson said.
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DeWitt, N.Y. -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a reported fire on Ardsley Drive in DeWitt Sunday afternoon, the Onondaga County 911 Dispatch Center said.
The fire had been knocked out by 1:15 p.m., dispatchers said. Crews first responded to the house, near the intersection of Ardsley Drive and Randall Road, around 12:53 p.m.
Nobody was transported to the hospital, said Jason Green of the DeWitt Fire Department. All of the house's residents had made it out safely before firefighters arrived, Green said.
Green hadn't been inside the house but didn't think there would be a total loss of the building.
The fire occurred at 108 Ardsley Drive, said Yvonne Lemon, who also lives on the block.
Ardsley Drive is blocked off to traffic as two fire trucks and police work in the area, Lemon said. She called the response from emergency crews "tremendous."
"They had enough equipment for the St. Patrick's Day parade," said her husband, Bill Lemon.


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These Rampage Sarabeth Riding Boots drop from $69 to $49 to $36.75 with code TAKE25 at Shoes.com. Plus, shipping is free. This is the lowest price we found for any Rampage riding boots. They come in Cognac (pictured) or Black at this price. Returns are free, too, and there is no sales tax (except IL, CA, KY, MO, TN, GA).No longer available


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After going without a win in their last four league games, AC Milan finally breathed a sigh of relief as they defeated Fiorentina by a 2-0 scoreline to secure three points and get coach Clarence Seedorf out of the hot seat.
Mario Balotelli was involved on both goals. The first was a tap-in by Philippe Mexes after Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto parried Super Mario's free-kick. The second, also from a set piece, saw Balotelli curl the ball in to the top corner from right outside the box.
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Department of Health Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Create the New Jersey Health Information Network
New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd today announced an award of $1.57 million to a coalition of health organizations to create and operate a statewide network that will enable the sharing of patient health information electronically. The New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN) will connect regional health information organizations that are currently exchanging data among local healthcare providers. Commissioner O'Dowd made this announcement at the New Jersey Technology Council's Health Information Technology Summit in Princeton.
· Jersey Health Connect, the coalition lead and a health information organization that connects northern and central New Jersey healthcare providers;


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The Annual is Creative Review's showcase of the best work of the year.
The Creative Review Annual is our major awards scheme, and is trusted by the industry to highlight stand-out work from around the world. Showcasing the best in visual communications from the past year, The Annual celebrates this great work and supports those who produce it by offering a platform to be seen, both by peers and potential clients, from the wider creative community.
Each year, our panel of industry experts chooses the work that they feel represents the best of the year across all aspects of advertising, design and visual communications, for publication in our special double issue of Creative Review in May as well as on a dedicated section of our website.
Airbnb Rebrand, DesignStudio, Nike: House of Mamba, AKQA London/Shanghai, Tanqueray No.Ten, Design Bridge
In previous Annuals, we have displayed selected work according to the month in which it was first launched. However, this has always proved confusing to entrants, particularly for those used to a category-based system.
So we're trying something new this year. Each selected project in The Annual will be tagged with the discipline or medium that it was awarded for.
Work will be displayed by category. If a project displays excellence in more than one category, it will feature in a multidisciplinary section of the Annual where it will be tagged with all the areas which it is being recognised for eg an advertising campaign may include a great commercial, plus social media aspect. All those aspects will be acknowledged in the Annual.
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This year's WEA scholarship is awarded to our graduating senior, Loren Ball, based on academic achievement, school activities and community service. She will be attending Boston College, Mass. majoring in Nursing, and swimming for BC's Swim Team.
The Barry Judd Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of Barry Judd, who was a well respected World Language Teacher at Westfield High School from 1974 to 1992. Judd's teaching career embodied a love for learning and a devotion to helping others. The award is granted to a WEA member's son or daughter who will be attending college in the fall. This year recipients are Max Marchiano, son of WHS Math Teacher, Patricia Marchiano, and John DiBattista, son of WHS English Teacher, Rosemary DiBattista. Max is attending Methodist University, NC and playing soccer for them. John will be attending The Cooper Union, NY and majoring in Civil Engineering.
This year's scholarship committee included Carole Stavitski, WHS School Nurse and Chairperson of the WEA Scholarship Committee, Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools Librarian Moira Abraham, Jefferson School Teacher Elizabeth Shull, WHS School Counselors Robyn Solomon and Jan Fine and Edison Intermediate School Art Teacher, Daniel Black.
The awards were presented to the students on May 24 at WHS. Funds for these scholarships are raised through the generous donations of the Westfield Education Association.


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Live and work on an island in the Pacific Ocean.
The CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY is seeking an energetic and creative person
with strong applied environmental education skills for the position of
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION. This position will be responsible for developing,
implementing, and supervising an innovative ecological education program
consisting of adult outreach and school-based programs and interpretive
facilities using the understandings and methods of environmental education
to effect positive change in ecological literacy and cultural behavior.
To be considered for this position, submit your resume/CV and salary
requirements to email@example.com.
POSITION: Director of Education
REPORTS TO: Chief of Conservation and Education
STATUS: Full time, Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Develops and implements an
innovative, integrated program of ecological education consisting of adult
outreach and school-based programs and interpretive facilities that
incorporates relevant understandings of ecology, and cutting-edge
environmental education in order to effect positive change in ecological
literacy and cultural and individual behavior; 2) manages multiple physical
interpretive facilities (including Nature Center at Avalon Canyon, Airport-
in-the-Sky Nature Center, Two Harbors Mobile Nature Center, and Wrigley
Memorial and Botanic Garden interpretive displays and collection
interpretation), developing and updating interpretive content, panels,
videos, and displays; 3) aggressively identifies and pursues funding
opportunities from foundations, organizations, and government agencies to
assist in financing education programs and projects, research, and
appropriate data collection; 4) hires and supervises permanent and seasonal
staff for Department of Education and maintains payroll and human resource
records for assigned employees and develops, coordinates, trains, and
implements safety policy and procedures for assigned areas; 6) develops and
manages operating and capital budgets, including purchasing services and
materials, preparation of capital equipment specifications, and coordinating
budget expenditures; 7) recommends to Chief of Conservation and Education
appropriate environmental education programs and practices to improve the
ability of the Conservancy to accomplish the mission of Conservation,
Education, and Recreation; 8) effectively communicates project, data
collection, and research results through appropriate professional
organizations and publications, staff training and technical direction,
presentations for general public and internal publication's and external
media. Coordinates, stimulates, and assists in planning and implementing
ecological education programs and projects with government agencies and
NGOs, universities, and colleges; 9) works closely with Director of Visitor
Services and the Director of Conservation and Wildlife Management on project
implementation and keeps the Chief of Conservation and Education informed of
essential issues; 10) updates and enhances knowledge by continuing
education for professional growth, i.e., attends relevant conferences,
seminars, and certification programs; 11) performs other duties as needed
or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing
innovative environmental education programs. Experience in managing nature
centers and other interpretation infrastructure (signs, trails, gardens,
etc.) as well as guided tours very desirable. Strong experience in project
and grant management. Strong management experience in supervising
professional and non-professional employees, and volunteers. Demonstrated
experience in budget management and grant writing. Strong natural history
field skills (birds, plants, geology, etc.) and familiarity with Southern
California flora, ecology, indigenous cultures, and natural history
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING. Able to think critically and creatively to
develop solutions to complex environmental education, cultural change,
conservation, facility operations, and land use problems. Ability to adapt
and respond to unexpected or unplanned educational, ecological (e.g. fire,
drought, new invasions), or programmatic (e.g. changes in organizational
priorities or funding) circumstances while still progressing towards core
program objectives. Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to analyze
diverse facts and develop clear, concise reports and recommendations. Solid
understanding of the social, legal, and ecological basis for land management
policies that influence ecosystem restoration and management decisions.
Ability to function flexibly and effectively in a complex organizational
environment with a range of different departments and operations. Ability
to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS. Strong management experience in
supervising full-time and part-time staff and volunteers required. Strong
communication skills (internal and external) extremely important. Ability
to function and thrive in role of internal consultant within a complex,
multi-goal (conservation, education, recreation) organization with diverse
professional staff (scientists, operations professionals, visitor experience
managers, marketing and public relations) is crucial. Excellent written and
oral communication skills are needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Environmental Education,
Anthropology (Ecological, Environmental), or a related field in the natural
or social sciences (ecology, biology, zoology, etc.) or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Several years of progressively
more complicated and more responsible applied experience is expected,
especially within conservation or governmental land use or similar
organizational environments.
DEMANDS: Employee must live and work on Catalina Island. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions for this job:
the Director of Education work location is at the Nature Center in Avalon
Canyon in Avalon, CA; the location has moderate noise levels and is a non-
smoking environment. The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job: the authority of the job duties are
performed in an office environment; the employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds.


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From the OECD site 22 July 2010 — The OECD Council today approved the 2010 versions of the OECD's Model Tax Convention, the 1995 Transfer Pricing Guidelines and the 2008 Report on the Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments. The updates are the result of several years of work to improve these core OECD instruments in the area of international taxation.
Spanish Economy, heading in the right direction according to IMF report
On July 30, 2010, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued its report on Spain.1 and welcomes the Government initiatives on Financial Institutions, deficit reduction and employment market reforms. Yes, Spain is going in the right direction, and this not just about Football!
The main challenge for the Spanish economy is not its financial stability, which is now clear after last weeks market reaction to the EU Banking stress tests, in which the Spanish Financial sector came as one of the strongest in the EU.
Ending the year 2010 with a public deficit of 9.3% is out of questions. The issue that the government must tackle is the paradigm shift from an economy relying on the construction industry toward improving innovation and the internationalization of the Spanish corporations, which is being primarily lead by the private sector as demonstrated by Banco Santander, BBVA, Abengoa, Telefonica and many other not so well known companies.
Summarizing, the IMF report restates the situation as perceived by most analysts and acknowledge the many challenges and the solutions. The IMF Board welcomes the government initiatives and suggests other necessary reforms. Overall, it seems from the report, what the Market has already understood, the Spanish Economy is heading in the right direction.
Burdensome and costly tax requirements
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants told members of Congress recently they should repeal the section of the new health care law that requires businesses to report to the Internal Revenue Service any purchase from a vendor of goods or services worth $600 or more during the calendar year.
During the last few years we have watched the Tax Offices worldwide 'delegating' their collector and investigation powers to Professionals and clients, which in some cases may benefit all parties.
The trend however is in crescendo at a time where most governments worldwide are looking at reducing their administration costs. The Tax Officials, in producing draft legislation, should be mindful in their collection zeal and try to balance collection vs. taxpayer's rights. A right balanced approach helps the economy, by helping the clients of the tax office to succeed in their businesses.
It is encouraging to see the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in the US confronting a legislative initiative to protect taxpayer rights. Well done!
The Pound vs Euro for the Spanish British Expats
There is a big debate in the British expat community in Spain about the pros and cons of having the investments in Euros versus British Pounds. As Tax Counsel I am not qualified to respond to those queries and asked Sara Perez-Frutos, the CEO of Dracon Partners in Madrid, to let me have her thoughts.
Dracon Partners EAFI is one of the less than 30 regulated Independent Financial Advisers in Spain (CNMV)
Sara and Eunjoo, a financial analyst, drafted an article for us on this topic. Please click here to download The Euro and the British Pound, good food for thought!
OECD: Average tax burden on workers' earnings was reduced in 2009
As reported in the OECD page, average tax and social security burdens on employment incomes fell slightly in 24 out of 30 OECD countries last year as governments struggled to shore up faltering economies amid the worst recession in decades. But whether this trend will continue this year is uncertain given the widespread pressures on public budgets.
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Gibraltar & Spain, what's going on?
We are surprised, happily surprised, to see Spain signing another TIEA. This one with Bahamas signed on March 11, 2010, follows the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, Trinidad y Tobago agreements. Please see our Taxprecision post for more information.
When coming to Gibraltar, the question brings some political issues to the table which must be put aside as a matter of urgency.
The Spanish Tax legislation clearly discriminate Gibraltar by discouraging the furtherance of trade, commerce and business with this territory of the UK and part of the EU.
There are powerful economic reasons to end this situation. Gibraltar accounts for 3% of the exports in Andalucia, compared with a 4% with Morocco, or another 4% with Mexico or US. Gibraltar is, therefore, a strategic partner of Andalucia.
I can understand that a generation of Spaniards may still have some issues coming to terms with reality. I would like to invite my fellow Spaniards to rethink their position by reviewing our 2008 posting to get to know Gibraltar and more about its OECD compliance.
There are compelling reasons for the Spanish government to speed up the signature of this TIEA and remove Gibraltar from the list of Tax Havens as per Spanish RD1080/91.
Gibraltar update on Tax Information Exchange Agreements TIEAs
The list below contains the Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) signed by Gibraltar.
Belgium-Gibraltar (16 December 2009)
Iceland – Gibraltar (16 December 2009)
Faroes Islands – Gibraltar (20 October 2009)
Finland – Gibraltar (20 October 2009)
Greenland – Gibraltar (20 October 2009)
- Portugal – Gibraltar (14 October 2009)
- France – Gibraltar (22 September 2009)
- Austria – Gibraltar (17 September 2009)
Denmark – Gibraltar (2 September 2009)
United Kingdom – Gibraltar (27 August 2009)
Australia – Gibraltar (25 August 2009)
- New Zealand – Gibraltar (13 August 2009)
Germany – Gibraltar (13 August 2009)
- Ireland – Gibraltar (24 June 2009)
- USA – Gibraltar (31 March 2009)
Revised OECD-Council of Europe treaty to increase multilateral cooperation
The OECD and the Council of Europe have agreed on an update to an international treaty that aims to help governments enforce their tax laws, as part of the worldwide drive to combat cross-border tax evasion.
The update takes the form of a protocol amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters for which the two multilateral organisations are the custodians. Its effect is to align the convention to the international standard on information exchange for tax purposes by allowing for the exchange of bank information.
The Protocol will be opened for signature on the occasion of the OECD's annual Ministerial Meeting in Paris on 27-28 May. This initiative responds to a call by G20 leaders at their April 2009 summit for proposals as to ways to help developing countries secure the benefits of the new cooperative tax environment. U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, as chair of the G20, indicated that "it would be helpful, in this regard, if an effective multilateral mechanism could be developed".
The original convention entered into force in 1995. It currently groups 14 countries — Azerbaijan, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, and Ukraine – with Canada, Germany and Spain having signed it but not yet ratified it. Other OECD and Council of Europe members, including some that are G20 countries, are looking at becoming parties to the convention, and it is now being opened up to other countries that are not members of either the OECD or the Council of Europe members .
This will enable developing countries to become parties to the amended convention and benefit from the new, more transparent tax-cooperation environment. The protocol provides, among other things, for exchange of information, multilateral simultaneous tax examinations, service of documents and cross-border assistance in tax collection, while respecting national sovereignty and the rights of taxpayers and ensuring extensive safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information exchanged.
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and Council of Europe Secretary-General Thorbjørn Jagland welcomed the finalisation of the protocol by both organizations, noting that as more countries join, the benefits of the convention grow.
"Given its multilateral nature, the Convention is a unique instrument to counteract international tax avoidance and evasion," Angel Gurría commented. "The OECD and the Council of Europe have agreed to improve international cooperation to combat tax evasion and the standards set by the convention are being updated to reflect this new consensus."
"New provisions aim to remove obstacles to effective co-operation and exchange of information, especially those related to bank secrecy legislations," said Thorbjørn Jagland. "The amending protocol also provides for the opening of the convention to countries that are not members of the Council of Europe or the OECD, thereby transforming it into an instrument to fight tax evasion worldwide."


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Located in Rosslyn within a short walk of Iwo Jima Memorial, Hyatt Arlington is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This 4-star hotel has 318 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and free in-room WiFi. Also close to this Arlington hotel are Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial.
Enjoy a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or have a drink at the bar/lounge. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, get a quick pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café, and mingle with other guests at the free daily manager's reception. Start your day off with breakfast, available for a fee.
All of Hyatt Arlington's 318 air-conditioned rooms provide iPod docks, refrigerators, and coffee makers. 32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Safes, phones, and ironing boards are also available.
Property features
Guests of Hyatt Arlington enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and 7 meeting rooms. Parking is available for USD 25.00 per day (USD 32.00 per day for valet parking), and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and express check-out.
- Walking distance to Iwo Jima Memorial
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- 24-hour fitness center
Hyatt Arlington1325 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22209
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This hotel offers a convenient location 1 block from a Metro stop and about 3 blocks from the Key Bridge, which leads to Georgetown. Washington, DC offices and attractions are within about 3 to 5 miles.
The Hyatt Arlington has a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, and 7 meeting rooms. Free wireless Internet access is available in all common areas. The business center includes computers.
Guests enjoy discounted access to a health club 1 block away.
- Free WiFi
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Conference space
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Concierge services
- Total number of rooms - 318
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Meeting rooms 7
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Free reception
- Self parking (surcharge)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Hyatt Arlington offers 318 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- iPod docking station
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Cityhouse - Appetizers, freshly grilled seafood, cheeses, salads, sandwiches, and roasted meats. The menu changes seasonally. Decor includes dark paneled wood and plenty of windows for an intimate feeling. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Key Bridge Terrace - This comfortable and friendly lounge overlooks the business district of Rosslyn. Light fare is served during the afternoon, evening, and daily happy hour. The lounge features martinis and a number of micro-brewed beers. A big-screen TV keeps track of important news and sports events.
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 1:30 AM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 32.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Arlington Hyatt
- Hyatt Arlington
- Hyatt Hotel Arlington
- Hyatt Arlington Hotel Arlington
- Hyatt Arlington Hotel
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Kid Creole - Anthology Volumes 1 & 2
Finally the first anthology from one of the premier and innovative dance/rock/pop artists of our time, Kid Creole and the Coconuts. This 20 track bonanza includes some of his biggest hits and four previously unreleased gems. All new recordings, these are Kid's favorite songs including his take on his hit as alter ego Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, "Cherchez La Femme." There is even a new version of his song, "There But For the Grace of God, Go I" that embraces Machine's massive soul/funk/disco hit from the '80s. This double CD is a must have for any Kid Creole and the Coconuts fan.
Pricing: $19.99
Volume One:
1. Welcome to the Lifeboat Party, Child
2. Young, Gifted, and White
3. I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby
4. Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy
5. There But for the Grace of God, Go I
6. No Fish Today
7. Caroline Was Dropout
8. Latin Music
9. Endicott
10. Cool, Calm, and Collected
Volume Two:
1. Don't Take My Coconuts
2. Cherchez la Femme
3. Roman Holiday
4. The Love We Have
5. Stool Pigeon
6. My Boy Lollipop
7. Dr. Paradise
8. My Male Curiosity
9. (No More) Casual Sex
10. Yolanda
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Many people automatically sell half of any stock that doubles. That way, they figure, they are "playing with the house's money" and can't lose.
I understand the emotional appeal of this strategy, but it's silly. The goal is to earn a good return on your entire portfolio. To do that, sometimes it pays to let your winners run.
To drive home this point, I have published five columns over the years identifying stocks that had doubled in the previous 12 months and were still cheap. I defined a stock as "cheap" if it sold for less than 15 times earnings or less than once its revenue.
The columns were published in May 2001 through 2004 and May 2006. On average, my "doubled and still cheap" lists provided a 19.7 percent total return over the next 12 months, compared with 10.9 percent for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
Four of the five lists beat the index, and one (the one from 2006) trailed.
Bear in mind that performance of my column recommendations is theoretical and doesn't allow for trading costs or taxes. Past performance doesn't predict future results. And the figures for my column results should never be confused with the performance of actual portfolios I manage for clients.
New Blood
Today, with the stock market looking robust again, it seems like a good time to repeat the exercise. In the 12 months preceding May 24, 2013, 114 stocks with a market value of $500 million or more doubled. Those lucky winners constitute about 4 percent of all stocks in that size range.
Under my definition, 31 of those stocks are still cheap. But some of them have puny profits or bloated debt. Here are five that I like.
Stewart Information Services (STC), based in Houston, is a leading provider of title insurance policies and real estate information. It is reviving with the housing market.
In 2006 Stewart broke $50 a share. Then in the financial crisis of 2008 it fell below $7. Today it trades at about $29, which is fewer than six times earnings.
Phillips 66 (PSX), which also calls Houston home, is a large refining company spun out of ConocoPhillips last year. It trades for fewer than seven times earnings. Should you invest, you would be in good company: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owned some 27 million shares, according to a March filing.
Another refiner that has doubled and still looks cheap to me is Tesoro Corp. (TSO), which is located in San Antonio and has a chain of gas stations in the western United States
I have owned Tesoro for clients a couple of times in the past. I have no position currently, but am evaluating whether to re-establish one. The stock sells for a little more than seven times earnings.
Orbitz Worldwide (OWW) is an online travel company, with headquarters in Chicago. It competes with larger rivals such as Priceline.com. (PCLN), Expedia (EXPE) and Travelocity Holdings (privately held). All of these companies have a love-hate relationship with the airlines and hotels they deal with.
The airlines and hotels would like to cut out the middlemen and keep more of the revenue. But they know that travelers value the convenience and comparative objectivity of the online sites.
Orbitz is a speculative pick. The company lost money each year since it went public in 2007, but it is expected to show its first profit this year.
My final pick is First Solar of Tempe, Ariz., an extremely unpopular stock.
The maker of solar panels draws only three "buy" recommendations from the 27 analysts who follow it. Ten call it a "sell."
Heavy competition from China and Japan in solar panels keeps investors cautious. They also worry that the solar industry relies on government subsidies that could be withdrawn. And they fret that there is a glut of solar-panel capacity.
I think that these concerns are adequately discounted in the stock's valuations — nine times earnings, 1.2 times revenue and 1.2 times book value (corporate net worth per share).
Time to sell
Some other well-known stocks have doubled in the past year, but I can't recommend them. Gilead Sciences (GILD) is now too pricey in my opinion, though I liked it at lower prices.
Sprint Nextel (S) is headed for its seventh consecutive loss year.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has way too much debt for my taste.
Netflix (NFLX) has had a great year, up 161 percent. But as I wrote in last week's column, I consider its valuation ridiculous, at 331 times earnings. I wouldn't touch the stock with a 10-foot pole.
John Dorfman is chairman of Thunderstorm Capital LLC in Boston. His firm or its clients may own or trade securities discussed in this column. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Master of Liberal Arts
McDaniel's Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program is an interdisciplinary graduate program for adults interested in crossing the boundaries of a traditional, career-oriented approach. Interested participants include those who seek to explore new disciplines in the liberal arts, those who hope to supplement their professional education by continued intellectual growth, or those who wish to satisfy their continuing intellectual curiosity and creativity. McDaniel College is an active member of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs.
Many educators seeking an alternative to traditional graduate programs have found that the MLA better meets their needs. Elementary and secondary teachers have broadened their scope of knowledge in the MLA program while accumulating professional development credits required by their local school systems. Budding authors have used the program as a springboard toward completing their first novel. And our community members have explored a variety of topics to satisfy their curiosity, pursue hobbies, and enhance job skills.
Key Features of the MLA program include:
• Offers convenient meeting times, including online courses, to fit your busy schedule.
• Balances full-time faculty with adjunct instructors who draw course content from best practices in the field.
• Provides small class size and individual attention for our students.
• Offers highly competitive tuition.
Why McDaniel
• Offers convenient schedules to fit your busy schedule.
• Balances full-time faculty with adjunct instructors who draw course content from best practices in the field.
• Small class size and individual attention that the professors provide students.
• Highly competitive tuition.
Admissions Requirements
• Completed application for graduate study
• Submit the non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
Note: It is imperative that accepted students contact the MLA Coordinator at the beginning of their program for an advising appointment to ensure a successful academic experience. The MLA Coordinator, Jill Krebs, can be reached at email@example.com.
Degree Requirements
• 36 semester hours
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, limit of one course at or below "C"
• Completion of a six-credit Final Project, equivalent in scope to a master's thesis
The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program consists of ten, three-credit courses and a six-credit final project for a total of 36 credit hours. Although there are required courses, the program's primary feature is that graduate students are expected to design their own program of study. This flexibility allows students to pursue courses that best reflect their personal and professional interests.
Required Courses (21 Credits)
Any two courses of the Program of Study may come from outside the MLA curriculum (transferred from another McDaniel graduate program or from another accredited graduate institution). A maximum of one independent study course is permitted within the Program of Study (though a second independent study may be arranged with coordinator permission).
- MLA 506 - Introducing Modern World Philosophies
- MLA 502 - Our Historic Heritage
- MLA 504 - Critical Theory
- MLA 503 - Creativity: The Aesthetic Journey
- RSM 550 - Introduction to Research Methodology
- MLA 511 - Final Project I
- MLA 512 - Final Project II
Students may specialize their course of study in the MLA program. Completion of a specialization will be noted on the final transcript. The fields of specialization are: Environmental Literacy (EL), Fine Arts (FA), Language and Literature (LL), and Social Studies (SS).
For students who wish to complete one of the specialization tracks in the MLA program, four of the elective courses (12 credits) within the Program of Study must come from that specialization and the final project must be completed in that area of specialization.
Jill Krebs, Program Coordinator, MLA
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Due to the highly individualized approach to this program, Graduates fill various positions in a variety of sectors. Some examples include:
• Teaching at the college level.
• Staff and administrator positions in higher education.
• K-12 teachers already holding certification use the program to enhance their knowledge-base and apply the credits toward professional development, master's, master's plus 30 and master's plus 60 requirements.
• Writers and editors (especially for those pursuing the Romance Writing and Writing for Children and Young Adults tracks).
Important Dates
Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year but the College recommends that students submit their applications and supporting materials well in advance of the start of the semester in which they plan to enroll.
Recommended Application Filing Dates:
Fall Semester – by or before August 1
Spring Semester - by or before December 15
Summer Session - by or before May 1
These filing dates are after the opening of registration for those semesters so students wishing to have the greatest choice of courses should submit their applications earlier.
1. When are MLA courses conducted during the year?
During the Fall and Spring, courses meet once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday: 4:50pm – 7:20pm or 7:30pm – 10:00pm. During the Summer, times and days vary. Online courses run in 8-week blocks during the semesters.
2. How and when do I register for classes?
Complete registration information is available in the Graduate Admissions area of this site. Please contact the MLA Coordinator for advising.
3. I work in the education field. Is the MLA program for me?
Many educators seeking an alternative to traditional education graduate programs have found that the MLA program better fulfilled their needs. Among others, educators from elementary and secondary levels have broadened their field of knowledge in the MLA program while accumulating continuing professional education credits required by school systems.


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Syracuse, NY -- The timing couldn't be worse. Retail development in Central New York, promised and ongoing, was looking to approach growth levels unseen since the mid-1980s. I say "was" because people, I'm getting increasingly less confident. To wit:
From GlobeSt.com:
Limited Brands Pulls Back on Expansion
COLUMBUS -- While reiterating Limited Brands Inc.'s commitment to increases in both Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works stores, during a conference call, Martyn Redgrave, EVP and CEO, also made clear that expansion plans have been cut back even more than was previously announced. He blamed the "strong headwinds" caused by "the price of gas, the mortgage and credit crises and recent negative trends in consumer sentiment" for a "very challenging retail environment."
The company's net income actually spiked to $97.8 million in the first quarter, up from $52.9 million in first quarter 2007. This came primarily from a pre-tax gain related to the sale of a non-core joint venture and a write-down on the value of another JV.
The one-time boost, however, did not reflect sales performance. Comp-store sales companywide fell 8% in this year's opening quarter, compared with a 3% comp increase, excluding apparel, in first quarter 2007. Net sales fell to $1.9 billion versus $2.3 billion in the same quarter a year ago.
If you didn't get through all the biz-speak, which makes my eyes glaze over, too, here's the dealy-o: One of the nation's most aggressive multi-brand retailers says it's cutting back on expansion plans.
That's very bad news, with more likely to come, from other retailers.
I don't need to tell you this gasoline situation is reaching crisis levels. Many Mobil stations around the area today weren't just flirting with $3.99, they were marrying it and producing little digits over the $4 range. Like $4.09. My dire guess has been we'll see gas at $6 a gallon before summer ends, never mind $5.
And as you know, it doesn't just mean a big hit for you at the gas pumps. Yes, you are seeing food costs climbing, shipping rates going up, airline tickets soaring -- PLUS surcharges... Even the cost of flowers and plants at the various markets around CNY has taken off. Have you noticed? The ripple effect is widespread and huge and it looks as though it's touching EVERYTHING.
What does this mean for shopping centers and malls? Hey, if retailers are cutting growth plans, what do you think? I think some of these impressive expansions, renovations and new centers are in for a row much, much harder than they anticipated or foresaw at the beginning of the year. If the CNY retail bubble isn't bursting, it better check for leaks.
This is enormously troubling.
Maybe there will be an upside for local business. If people are forced to stay hunkered down this summer, they'll be shopping local.
On to...
* sportsnut36 comments, "Nedrow42 / BlueCrew88 -- Speaking of 'HUGE,' Tom Park is also 'HUGE' as he does a lot of ads on tv out in the San Diego area, even rumored to own a few dealerships there as well.''
* Karl comments, "I've seen Tom Park hawking cars down in Orlando. He even has his own Web site promoting his advertising business. The woman who does (or used to?) the ads for Legacy Automotive also was advertising cars down in Orlando. Saw her on TV there and thought
'What's she doing here?' What was her name? Holly Watson?''
Holly is in Orlando? Be still, my heart.
That is all.
Talk to me.
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Staff writer Jeff Meitrodt is one of the many Louisiana residents who have "taken over" the Comfort Inn in Germantown, Tenn., a suburb of Memphis.
The Comfort Inn is an 81-room hotel, and on Sunday, 56 rooms were occupied by Louisiana residents and more than 90 percent of those were from the New Orleans area. Ten are from Mississippi.
At least half of rooms are used by people with pets. Some checked in after they left the Hampton Inn because it wouldn't allow pets. The pet-friendly policy has been a boon for the hotel. On a normal Sunday, the Comfort Inn might be 50-percent booked. On Sunday, it was 100-percent booked. The hotel management has turned away more than 100 people who wanted rooms.
It has become "Hurricane Central", with guests crowding the lobby, watching updates on the storm. Several guests had their laptops, looking at www.nola.com, WWL and WDSU Web sites and most were watching Gov. Blanco when she addressed the state at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Getting to the hotel proved to be difficult for the New Orleans-area guests. It took 12 hours to get there, partly because of huge traffic jams getting out of the city. There was a scary moment when the storm started hitting while they were sitting in traffic.
Bill Murphy, retired from Algiers. He is there with six family members, two cats and a dog. He has made this trip before. In 1992, he and his family came up with 14 cats and 3 dogs and took 13 hours. "By comparison, this was pretty easy, " he said.
During Gov. Blanco's remarks, she addressed when evacuees could come home, and that was the topic of the guests in the lobby. The hotel was originally booked for the upcoming weekend, but hotel management has said it won't make the Louisiana guests leave and will re-book the incoming guests to another location.
Gail Emerson, manager of the Comfort Inn, said: "One person checked out because we're allowing all these dogs. I said 'We're sorry ma'am, but we're a pet friendly hotel.
"I'm just so sorry for these people, I wish there was more that we could do for them."


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Passengers waiting to fly out of Harrisburg International Airport will soon have another dining option.
A Quiznos To-Go kiosk is being added to the Starbucks and Capital Cafe now located in the gated area after passengers pass through security. The Quiznos will offer sandwiches, salads, cookies, chips and bottled beverages.
This will be the 16th Quiznos within 25 miles of the Harrisburg 17101 zip code, according to the Quiznos Web site.


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Starbucks: Free $5 Credit with New Starbucks Card Registration EXPIRED
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Deal DetailsPromoted 03-01-2013 by yuugotserved at 10:39 AM View Original Post
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Quote from Starbucks Coffee Company [starbucks.com] :Got a Starbucks gift card? Get $5 free when you join our loyalty program by 3/14.
We'll give you $5 to register your card and join My Starbucks Rewards. Ends March 14 (new members only). [starbucks.com]
So far, the promotion has not been publicly communicated by Starbucks corporate, but some stores tipped the offer last weekend during the now-expired promotion to receive a free $5 gift card with in-store purchase of whole bean coffee 1-lb. bag. (See images of informal in-store signage here and here.)
The details of the $5 bonus offer are still sketchy at the moment, but I verified the information at a couple local stores. One barista advised me of the upcoming promo when I bought a bag of coffee over the weekend. When I asked a barista at another store, he was unfamiliar with the upcoming offer, but after consulting a book behind the counter, he confirmed the promotion would be offered from Feb 28 through Mar 14.
I also contacted customer service via the Starbucks website to inquire about the promotion, and received the following reply via e-mail:
Quote :Thank you for contacting Starbucks, I hope you are having a good day! Yes, we are having a promotion coming up where you can get a $5.00 credit if you are a brand new starbucks customer registering your card for the first time. The $5.00 credit should be added to the card up to 72 hours after your card has been registered.
Thanks again for writing us. If you ever have any questions or concerns in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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new Starbucks Rewards account [starbucks.com]. The promotion is set to run from February 28 through March 14, 2013.
Figures, I just opened an account this 3 days ago.
When you register (on starbucks.com) a pre-loaded Starbucks GC,
you will receive $5 in credit on that GC.
Source: Went to Starbucks in Garland, TX this morning to buy GC to load
and barista told me not to register my card until tomorrow.
Didn't get a star for my purchase today on it, but I'll be getting $5!
$5 over a star reward? Worth it!
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In December, the group behind the effort reached an agreement with the city to take over Macomb Playlot in Corktown for three years. Also in December, Detroit Dog Park completed a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than $15,000 in less than a month.
Mary Carter, one of the organizers of Detroit Dog Park, said Saturday that as soon as the city signs off on the 0.7-acre site beside Roosevelt Park and the Michigan Central Train Depot at Rose and 17th Streets in Corktown, the group will begin to build fencing and other necessary items at the site.
Though the first round of funding is complete, Carter said additional funds would likely be needed moving forward. The nonprofit group plans to install fencing, benches, signs, a shelter, a brick patio and a play apparatus called "Mount Dogmore."
Organizers had originally planned to open the space up in June, and the exact opening date is now a moving target.
In the meantime, they said they're content with meeting on the third Saturday of every month at Ernie Harwell Park, the former site of Tiger Stadium.
MLive Detroit reporter Khalil AlHajal contributed to this report.


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The historic Harrisburg Cemetery invites guests to its grounds for a self-guided walking tour that will highlight more than 550 trees.
The cemetery, constructed overlooking Harrisburg in 1845, is one of the last intact relics left of the city's heritage, resonating the essence of park-like settings during the Antebellum era.
The tour, sponsored by the Penn State Dauphin County Master Gardners, will feature woody tree grafting, from 1:30-3 p.m. and a tree sale hosted by Go Native Tree Farm. Also, experts will be on hand to answer questions and assist visitors.
No registration is required for the tour. Refreshments will be available.
WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Harrisburg Cemetery, 521 N. 13th St.
COST: Free
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Popular Wealthy Heights restaurant Brick Road Pizza is ready for your drink order.
Owners Jody and Cindy Talbert recently completed a new full service bar in the back room of Brick Road, a family-owned neighborhood spot at 1017 Wealthy Street SE known for its eclectic atmosphere and adventurous menu.
The $70,000 project remodeled what was storage and office space into an 800 square-foot bar area with tables and a 13-seat concrete bar that continues the eatery's recycled materials ethic.
Not so much a new bar as an expansion of the restaurant, Jody Talbert said they are informally calling it the "Back Side Bar" since it features a rear entrance into the parking lot behind the pizzeria.
"I wouldn't have done it unless I knew the business was there," said Talbert, who financed and performed much of the construction work himself. "I'm confident it can support itself."
Talbert said Brick Road has been interested in a selling more than beer and wine since getting license approval for that following restaurant's opening in 2008. In 2010, the restaurant was able to secure a full beer, wine and spirits license through the city's Uptown Corridor Improvement District. A nearby competitor, Wealthy Street Bakery, is pursuing a similar license in an effort to expand into alcohol sales.
The bar features a full selection of liquor and 12 tap handles pouring mostly Michigan microbrewed craft beers. The food menu is the same as the restaurant area.
Related: Dining review: Brick Road Pizza Co.
Talbert said the couple is hopeful they can snag some customers who would come in for food and then leave for drinks elsewhere. Restaurant profit margins are generally greater on liquor than food.
Brick Road Pizza, with a staff of about 25, is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on Sunday. The bar area opens at 4 p.m. each business day and closes with the restaurant.
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Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez on Sunday morning said he will try to play against the Atlanta Hawks, despite lingering soreness in his chest and hip, which caused him to miss the past two games.
Fernandez had an extended shooting session on the Philips Arena court this morning and appeared fluid and on target. However, after his shooting session, he said he was unsure how effective he would be because of his soreness.
"It's one thing to shoot,'' Fernandez said. "It feels ... OK when I shoot. But when I have to twist, or play defense ... I don't know. We will see. Hopefully, during warm ups and lay-ups, I get loose. I just don't know. Maybe I play. Maybe I don't. I'm going to try.''
Fernandez is also battling a chest cold, which has caused him to nearly lose his voice.