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The Rhodes Department of Political Science offers for its majors a sixteen-week study of national government in Washington, D.C. For those who wish to pursue this program, we affiliate with American University. The "Washington Semester" consists of seminars, internship, and research projects so that participants can gain a detailed, hands-on knowledge of government and establish connections in D.C.
Capital Semester
The Capital Semester Program, located at Georgetown University, offers a one-semester program of study in Washington, D.C. This program focuses on the principles of constitutional government and the relationships between economics and public policy. The Capital Semester offers students a wide range of internships and extra-curricular experiences. For more information, contact Prof. Stephen Wirls.


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Steelwood Tables are durable and handsome at the same time—a necessity in offices, public places, and homes. The Steelwood Table combines the warmth of wood with the strength of steel, and pairs well with any chair, but especially with Steelwood chairs and stools. Legs and crosspieces are available in solid wood with resin-painted steel joints. Tops are laminate and come in several finish options.
If you just can't get enough of this lovely, long-lasting table, it might be time for an addition. The rectangular Steelwood Table System and Extension is available in the same finishes as the original, and offers additional space for meetings and meals.

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Near Saltaire
Why Fire Extinguisher Tags and Inspections are Important for Your Saltaire, NY Property
When the property owners of Saltaire, NY are looking for fire extinguisher service near me, there's only one company they call: M&M Fire Extinguishers Sales & Services, Inc. Why? – Because they know that they can count on us to deliver impeccable service and results that they can rely on to keep their homes and businesses safe from the dangers of fire. Whether you're in need of an annual fire extinguisher inspection, you need a fire extinguisher recharged, or you require any other fire extinguisher service, our team of certified technicians will make sure that you are well-protected in the event that a fire ever breaks out in your Saltaire, NY home or business.
A fire extinguisher is one of the most important types of safety equipment, as it's your first line of defense against ablaze. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire extinguishers successfully contain a large percentage of small fires and prevent them from turning into large, uncontrolled blazes.
While you know how vital these devices are for the safety of your Saltaire, NY home or business, you may be wondering what the tags that are attached to them are for. Do they serve any purpose? Can you discard them? Yes, fire extinguisher tags do serve a very important purpose, and no, you should never throw them away.
The Importance of Fire Extinguisher Tags
Fire extinguisher tags contain a wealth of important information that pertains to the status of these crucial fire protection devices. They indicate when the last monthly visual and annual maintenance inspections took place, as well as who completed those inspections. They also indicate the last time your fire extinguishers received internal maintenance and hydrostatic testing, and who conducted those inspections.
In addition to showcasing the inspection history of your fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher tags also contain other vital pieces of information that pertain to these devices. They indicate any issues that may have been detected and repairs that were made, as well as the type of fire suppression chemicals the device is filled with, the license or certification number of the professional who inspected the extinguisher, the serial number of the device and its weight.
As you can see, fire extinguisher tags are extremely important, as they provide invaluable information about these fire protection devices. In fact, they are so important that in order to remain compliant with fire safety codes, fire extinguishers in Suffolk County commercial properties must be equipped with updated and clearly visible tags. By assessing these tags, fire departments can ensure that you are maintaining your fire extinguishers and having them serviced as needed. If you're a business owner and your fire extinguishers are not properly tagged, you are violating safety codes and could face citations.
Why Fire Extinguisher Service is Important
As indicated above, fire extinguisher tags detail pertinent information about the devices they are attached to, including the inspection history. But why are fire extinguisher inspections important? Because, like any other equipment in your home or business, fire extinguishers can sustain damages; the metal components can corrode, the unit can become dented, leaks can occur, the hoses and seals can wear out, pull-pins can be removed, and blockages can occur, among other things.
If you are ever confronted with a fire-related emergency and your fire extinguishers are damaged for any reason, there's a good chance that they could fail. The last thing you want is to learn that your extinguishers aren't working when you need them. That's why a fire extinguisher inspection is important; by performing regular inspections, any issues can be spotted and addressed before the device is needed. In short, routine inspections help to ensure that you, your loved ones, your employees, and anyone else who comes into contact with your Suffolk County property are protected from the dangers of fire.
For All Of Your Fire Extinguisher Needs, Contact M&M Fire Extinguishers Sales & Services, Inc.
If you are located in the Saltaire, NY area and you are looking for a reputable company that performs fire extinguisher inspection near me, look no further than M&M Fire Extinguishers Sales & Services, Inc. With more than 35 years of experience, we're regarded as the most reputable fire protection company in Suffolk County.
In addition to routine inspections, our team of certified experts also specializes in all aspects of fire protection equipment, including fire suppression system installation and repair, fire extinguisher recharge and refill, hydrostatic testing, fire extinguisher cabinets, and even first aid kits and refills. When it comes to fire protection in Suffolk County, no other company offers more services or better results than M&M Fire Extinguishers Sales & Services, Inc. Making sure your property is safe from fire is crucial, and we take your safety very seriously.
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DC Office of Police Complaints Releases Report on MPD-Bicyclist Interactions
In February, WABA and many District cyclists testified before the Committee on the Judiciary regarding concerns about enforcement of roadway laws and the protection of bicyclists on DC's streets. Following that hearing, Councilmember Mendelson forwarded those concerns to the Office of Police Complaints (OPC) for review. Today, OPC released its report on the matter. We thank Councilmember Mendelson for referring these issues to OPC, and we look forward to the follow-up hearing on November 2, where he will have the opportunity to question MPD about the systemic issues raised in this report. Police Complaint Board MPD-Bicyclist Report & Recs


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Heritage House and a Hidden Gem
Seven women. One SUV. Three destinations.
All members of the same book club, we were on a mission to check out Dubai's Heritage House on the Deira side of Dubai Creek. We had just read the memoir At the Drop of a Veil, set in Saudi Arabia in the 1940s and 50s. We wondered if Dubai's Heritage House was similar to one of the houses described in the book.
Also on our agenda was the school next door and lunch afterward.
Although most of us are familiar with the Bur Dubai side of the Creek, few of us had heard of Heritage House or the school next to it, both located on Al Ahmadiya Street.
And a surprise awaited.
Heritage House
Built around 1890, this restored house is one of the best examples of a traditional Emirati home. From 1910, it was owned by Sheikh Ahmad, the most famous pearl merchant in Dubai at the time. His name graces both Al Ahmadiya Street and Al Ahmadiya School. Like other traditional homes of the region, this one has a large courtyard.
The house changed hands over the years. In 1935, decorative motifs and other artistic elements were added. In 1994, restoration began, and Heritage House was opened as a museum in 2000. Below is one of the outdoor sitting areas off the courtyard.
As is the custom in the region, the home has carved wooden doors.
Like other UAE heritage sites, traditional Emirati scenes are re-created for visitors to imagine life before the oil boom. Below is the majlis, the most important room in the house and where guests are received.
Here is al-hijla, the bridal room.
The kitchen is a small room in the corner of the house, far from the living rooms to keep the cooking odors away. Here are the traditional cooking utensils.
This is the upper level of the house.
In the center of the house is an outdoor majlis area where we relaxed. This visit was perfectly slow-paced, and completely different from a visit to the Dubai Museum, where one must struggle against throngs of tourists. By this point we had forgotten about all about the house in the book we had read.
As we took in the morning, we were served Arabic coffee and an unexpected snack of black-eyed peas, and finally sweet tea—all complimentary.
Before we left, we stopped by the gift shop and admired the kitschy Arabic trinkets, which always make me smile.
Just as we were leaving, a busload of Polish tourists came pouring in; fortunately, we were onto our next destination, which for me, turned out to be the highlight of the day.
Al Ahmadiya School is also located on Al Ahmadiya Street. Built in 1912, it was the first school in Dubai and was in active operation as a school from 1912 until 1965. This school was attended by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the prime mover behind modern Dubai.
Today the school is a historical landmark. When we walked into the school, this is what we saw.
We passed through the archway and into the courtyard. We were all surprised by the simplicity and beauty of this historic school.
Some of us wondered why we had never heard of it before.
This school was calming and peaceful. I have never seen scalloped archways like this in Dubai, nor have I seen a school like this here. In my eyes, this school is a hidden gem in the city.
Off the courtyard are many little classrooms, each with a Quranic inscription above.
Afterward, we lunched at a Yemeni restaurant overlooking the abra boats on the Creek. As we reflected on our little excursion, we ate a traditional mandi meal of rice and lamb, as well as roasted fish and large rounds of fresh Yemeni-style bread.
Heritage House and Al Ahmadiya School are open daily 8:00am to 7:30pm, and Fridays 2:30pm to 7:30pm. Entrance is free.
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The Roosevelt
"The Roosevelt fought like a gladiator, turning, twisting, straining with all her force, smashing her full weight against the heavy floes whenever we could get room for a rush, and rearing upon them like a steeplechaser taking a fence."
- Robert E. Peary 1907
In 1902 Robert E. Peary achieved an American record for Farthest North. For Peary, however, determined to reach the Pole, the expedition was a failure. A central cause of this failure, he insisted, was his ship, the Windward. He needed a vessel capable of pushing through the Arctic ice as far north as possible; the closer to the pole his winter camp, the less distance he would need to cover in his springtime sledge trip. With the public support of President Theodore Roosevelt, Peary was able to muster the funds to begin construction of the Roosevelt on Verona Island, Maine.
The ship was expressly designed for Arctic work, and incorporated many innovations. To begin with, the Roosevelt was primarily a steam ship, with sails for auxulliary power. The huge steam engine powered a heavy propeller, which meant the Roosevelt could break through Polar pack ice which had intimidated Peary's previous ship, the Windward. The hull was wood, more flexible than steel, and was heavily reinforced with extra layers of planking and steel trusses. Only 184 feet long and with a shallow draft of 16 feet, a skilled captain could maneuver the vessel through pack ice and close to shore. Finally, winches and windlasses on deck could be used to warp the Roosevelt out of tight positions if necessary.
Under the command of Robert A. Bartlett, the Roosevelt enabled Peary's 1906 push to 87˚6 N, an international record for Farthest North. However, the ship limped home, badly damaged by ice. In 1908, after repairs, Bartlett again guided the Roosevelt North to Cape Sheridan on Ellesmere Island. This position allowed for Peary's successful assault on the Pole in April of 1909. After Peary's use for the ship ceased, the Roosevelt was used for commercial shipping. On one such journey it ran aground in the vicinity of the Panama Canal, where it now lies on the ocean floor.


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Mark H. Doren, 97 of Cedar Springs passed away at his earthly home Tuesday, September 20, 2016 and was welcomed into his heavenly home by his bride of 77 years, June (Moul) Doren who went before him on February 8, 2016. Mark was born April 23, 1919 in Kent City, Michigan the son of Charles and Ruth (Carlson) Doren. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a Tech Sergeant in Patton's 6th Armored Division during WWII. He took part in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp located outside of Wiemer, Germany. Mark started serving the Lord at Alpine Baptist Church and then in 1955 when moving to Cedar Springs he became a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs. He drove bus, was Sunday School Superintendent, lead the singing and served on the Church, Camp and Missions Boards. He was an engineer at Sackner Products retiring in 1981. He served Algoma Township for 28 years on the Planning Commission, as a Trustee and as Supervisor. After retirement he enjoyed traveling and time at his cabin in Munising, which he called "God's Country." When not up north, he enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table and having coffee with anyone who stopped to visit. Surviving are his children, Sharon (LaVerne) Schut, Dennis Doren, Debra Ergang; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Doren; son-in-law, James (Rose) Hunt; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Doren; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marlyn Hunt; son, Mark N. Doren; brothers, Willard, William and Charles Doren. The family will greet friends Thursday from 4-7 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be Friday 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 233 S. Main St., Cedar Springs. Pastors Robert P. Smith and Stanley Mohr officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Alpine Township with military honors by the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to David's House Ministries, 2375 Banner Dr. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 or the First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs.
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KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama will expand the California Coastal National Monument to include the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands, a White House official said Saturday.
Expected Tuesday, the action will permanently protect some 1,665 acres of federal lands on the Mendocino County coast in Northern California, just north of Point Arena.
It will expand a national monument created in 2000 by President Bill Clinton to include coastal bluffs and shelves, tide pools, onshore sand dunes, coastal prairies, riverbanks and the mouth and estuary of the Garcia River.
Obama's designation would follow recent action by the Environmental Protection Agency to block development of Pebble Mine, a massive copper and gold deposit in Alaska's treasured Bristol Bay region.
Obama pledged in this year's State of the Union address to use his presidential authority to preserve more federal lands for future generations. The action he is taking next week will bypass Congress, which has been slow to act on proposed legislation to preserve public lands. Congress earlier this week passed its first wilderness bill in five years, to designate a 32,000-acre area in Michigan, but other public lands bills remain stalled.
The White House official was not authorized to discuss the matter by name before the formal announcement.
The area to be preserved is a significant economic engine for the local community, driving tourism and outdoor recreation. A report by the federal Bureau of Land Management estimated that outdoor recreation on public lands in California contributed nearly $900 million to the economy in 2012.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is scheduled to visit the area on Wednesday. She held a public listening session in Point Arena last November to hear from the community about conserving the lands.
Obama has created nine national monuments using the authority Congress granted presidents under the Antiquities Act of 1906.
The Washington Post first reported on Obama's plans.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., who is chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, tweeted Saturday that she was pleased by Obama's decision to protect "this majestic piece of CA's coast for future generations to enjoy."
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More than 300 Lewiston-Porter Elementary School students will take a field trip to Academy Park this October to participate in the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights, which was the first major battle of the War of 1812 (when the U.S. invaded Canada from Lewiston).
Pictured, Bruce Sutherland, volunteer president of the Historical Association of Lewiston (right) presents Lew-Port Principal Andrew Auer (center) with an 1812 hat, sticker and commemorative coin in preparation of the event. Jeanette Engel (left) is the volunteer coordinator of the Education Day activities.
Volunteers from Lewiston and Queenston are joining hands to host the largest 1812 binational event in North America this year, which will attract hundreds of re-enactors from all over the U.S. and Canada. A large-scale cannon bombardment from the Lewiston riverfront is planned for Friday evening, Oct. 12.


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Lately my life has been going at the speed of 'AHHHHHHHH!!!"
I work three part-time jobs, go to school two nights a week, I blog,I belly dance, and I have family obligations. Any way you look at it, I keep really busy. So, on those nights when I feel completely knackered this recipe makes it all better! Not only can I get a home cooked meal on the table within 45 minutes, I can do it with minimal stress, mess or any tears. That is always good!
Aside from being easy to prepare, this is not a calorie buster, but it tastes like it is. Let's face it, comfort food is not exactly figure friendly. This dish offers up warm, cheesy, crunchy, tangy comfort without a lot of the guilt. You can use any tomato sauce you like in this recipe. I happened to have some left over in the fridge, and it was lovely, but if it makes your life easier to use sauce from a jar or from another favorite recipe go right ahead.
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Serves 2
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 egg white
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce (I used this recipe), plus extra for coating the pasta
4 ounces uncooked pasta, any shape (I used cheese tortellini)
Heat the oven to 450 F and spray a foil lined baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/2″ thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl whisk the egg white until frothy. In a second bowl add the panko bread crumbs and season with salt. Dredge the chicken first in the egg white, letting the excess drip off, then coat in the panko mixture. Let the chicken sit for ten minutes at room temperature so the crust can set.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reads an internal temperature of 155 F. Remove the chicken from he oven and spread the tomato sauce on the top. Next, add the cheeses and return to the oven for ten minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown and the chicken reads an internal temperature of at least 160 F. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest five minutes before serving. While the chicken bakes cook the pasta according to the package directions in very salty water.
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Categories:Solids Control.
Following is desander for two different industry and system, Part 1 two desanders are for oil gas drilling, CBM drilling mud solids control. Part 2 desander system with mud tank is for contruction operation for No dig, Bored Pile drilling deander for bentonite recycling.
Part 1: Desander for Oil Gas drilling & HDD
GN desander is the second class and the third class solid control equipment to treat the drilling fluid. According to the size of the cone diameter, it is divided into Desander and Desilter. Usually the cone diameter is more than 6″is called Desander, and used as the second-control equipment in drilling operation. We commonly used 8 "and 10" cones desander to separate solid-phase particle size 47-76μm in the drilling fluids
Desander Options for different ApplicationDesander Cut Point: + 40 MicronsDescription
Type: Desander without downstream drying shale shaker Model: GNWS-2SJ / GNWS-3SJ Application: For oil gas drilling un-weighted drilling mud. Features:
- Small footprint
- economic choice
- no consumable screens
Result: Wet cuttings, not recommended for Weighted mud and drying solids. Type: Desander with GNZS752 Series Mini Shale Shaker Screen Area:1.4m² Model: GNZJ752J-1S / GNZJ752J-2S Application: For oil gas drilling small drilling rig, CBM drilling, HDD, Water Well drilling. Features:
- Small footprint
- economic choice
- acceptable drying solids
Type: Desander with GNZS703 Series 3 Panel Shale Shaker Screen Area:2.6m² Model: GNZJ703J-S2SJ / GNZJ703J-S3SJ Application: For oil gas drilling big drilling rig , large HDD rig, Tunneling Boring Machine etc. Features:
- Big capacity
- drying solids
GN Desander Technical Parameters
Model GNZJ752J-1S/2S GNZJ703J-S2SJ GNZJ703J-S3SJ GNWS-2SJ/3SJ Capacity 120/240m³/h
Desander Size(Inch) 10″ Desander Qty 1/2 Pc 2 Pcs 3 Pcs 2/3 Pcs Working Pressure 0.25~0.4Mpa Feeding Size DN150 Output Size DN200 Bottom Shaker Specs. Shaker Model GNZS752J GNZS703J N/A Vibration Mode Linear Motion Vibration Motor 2×1.0Kw 2×1.72Kw Screen Qty 2 Panels 3 Panels Screen Size 750×900mm 700×1250mm Screen Area 1.35m² 2.63m² Adjust G Force ≤7.1G(Adjustable) ≤7.5G(Adjustable) Vibration Amplitude 3.92~5.62mm 4.14~5.96mm Deck Angle Range +2° -1~+5° EX Standard ExdIIBt4/IECEX/A-TEX Weight(Kg) 1059/1114kg 1835kg 1924kg 502/559kg Dimension:mm 1676×1754×1822 2419×2131×1656 2419×2135×2066 2177×1000×1901 The above specification and parameters for reference only.
GN Mini Mud Cleaner(Desander)
The GN Mini Mud Cleaner is innovative products for drilling fluids cleaning. The traditional desander desitler without Shale Shaker is only available for unweighted drilling mud.The traditional mud cleaner is oversized for some applications,and the mud cleaner is relatively more expensive. The innovative GN Mini cleaner is an ideal option for both weighted and unweighted drilling mud with the most cost effective solution for drilling. Further more, the GN Mini Cleaner is the best choices for small mud system for HDD,CBM, water well drilling, mining exploration industry etc.
Desander for Oil drilling mud
Hydrocyclones is also called cyclone separator.Hydrocyclones consist of desander(10 in. cone) and desilter(4 in. cone)are drilling rig equipments with a set of hydrocyclones that separates sand and silt from the drilling fluid. Desander is installed after shakers and degasser but before desilter. Desander removes those abrassive solids from the drilling mud which cannot be removed by shakers.
Desander, as stated earlier, have no moving parts. The larger the internal diameter (ID) of the desander is, the greater the amount of fluid it is able to process and the larger the size of the solids removed. Desander (10 in.cone) are able to remove roughly 50 percent of those solids within the 40-50 micron range at a flow rate of 500 gallons per min (gal/min), while desilter (4 in. Cone) are able to remove approximately 50 percent of those solids within the 15-20 micron range at a flow rate of 60 gal/min. Micro fine separators are able to remove around 50 percent of those solids within the 10-15 micron range at a flow rate of 15 gal/min. Desander is typically positioned next-to-last in the arrangement of solids control equipment, with decanting centrifuge as the subsequent processing unit. Desander are preceded by gas busters, gumbo removal equipment (if utilized), shale shakers, mud cleaner (if utilized) and vacuum degasser.Desander is widely used in oilfield drilling.
Part II: Desander Plant for Bored Pile and TBM
Bored piles are cast in place cylindrical piles excavated either by use of rotary equipment operated augers , buckets, under static drilling fluid or large drill bit (for hard rock) with reverse circulation.The reason to use desander unit is that Bored piles installed in common soil with the presence of water table, generally require the use of a short temporary steel casing and a drilling fluid as static suspension to provide support to the surrounding soil while excavating the pile and until complete backfill of the pile excavation with concrete, in order to prevent cave-in of the excavation and destabilizing the surrounding soil formation.GN Bored Pile desander is to separate the sands from the drilling fluids and recycling the drilling fluids for use.
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GN is a China desander manufacturer with location in Houston, USA, and partners around the world.,solids control system desander,drilling fluids,drilling fluids desander..Your best solids control service!Your best Hydrocyclone Desander for drilling mud circulation system.


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Pentagon Official Warns of Israeli Attack on Iran
U.S. Offical Sees Two 'Red Lines' That Could Prompt Strike
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2008
Senior Pentagon officials are concerned that Israel could carry out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities before the end of the year, an action that would have enormous security and economic repercussions for the United States and the rest of the world.
A senior defense official told ABC News there is an "increasing likelihood" that Israel will carry out such an attack, a move that likely would prompt Iranian retaliation against, not just Israel, but against the United States as well.
The official identified two "red lines" that could trigger an Israeli offensive. The first is tied to when Iran's Natanz nuclear facility produces enough highly enriched uranium to make a nuclear weapon. According to the latest U.S. and Israeli intelligence assessments, that is likely to happen sometime in 2009, and could happen by the end of this year.
"The red line is not when they get to that point, but before they get to that point," the official said. "We are in the window of vulnerability."
The second red line is connected to when Iran acquires the SA-20 air defense system it is buying from Russia. The Israelis may want to strike before that system -- which would make an attack much more difficult -- is put in place.
Some Pentagon officials also worry that Israel may be determined to attack before a new U.S. president, who may be less supportive, is sworn in next January.
Pentagon officials believe the massive Israeli air force exercise in early June, first reported by the New York Times, was done to prepare for a possible attack. A senior official called it "not a rehearsal, but basic, fundamental training" required to launch an operation against Iran.
"The Israeli air force has already conducted the basic exercise necessary to tell their senior leadership, 'We have the fundamentals down.' Might they need some more training and rehearsals? Yes. But have they done the fundamentals? I think that is what we saw," the official told ABC News, adding that if Israel moves closer to military action, he expects to see more exercises like the one conducted in early June.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, was in Israel over the weekend for a series of meetings with senior Israeli military officials, including, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, the chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces. According to a military spokesman, Iran's nuclear program was "a major topic" of discussion.
The widely held view among Pentagon officials is that an Israeli attack would do only temporary damage to Iran's nuclear program, and that it would cause major problems in the region and beyond, prompting a wave of attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq, the Persian Gulf and elsewhere.
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Events Center One Step Closer to Ice
The city of Casper may be one step closer to installing an ice rink at the Casper Events Center. With it, city official say, may come professional hockey.
Mayor Paul Meyer says the $237,000 agreement approved by Casper City Council on Tuesday will lead to the completion of needed architectural, engineering and project management services at the 8,395-seat arena.
"I don't believe that's the purchase of any hardware yet but it basically puts a market plan together and the final engineering stuff," Meyer said. "Everything we need to do but buy the equipment to put ice in that events center."
Meyer also says, if the rink were to be installed, a minor league hockey franchise may soon follow.
"I believe, by the start of the ice hockey season after this one, we would have one," Meyer said. "It could possibly happen next winter, but I think that's pushing it too fast."
City officials currently estimate a $2.6 million price tag for the rink.
Former Wyoming congressman John Wold agreed to donate $1 million toward the project last year. The balance would be paid for through reserves from the city's capital projects fund.
The resolution passed 6-3 on Tuesday. Councilmen Keith Goodenough, Daniel Sandoval and Craig Hedquist entered nay votes.
If the city were to proceed with the installation of plumbing for the refrigerated floor, demolition and construction at the venue would occur from July 17 to Sept. 14. The rink would also add three full-time employees to the city's parks and recreation staff, leisure services director Doug Follick said.
Dallas-based International Coliseums Company will be tasked with engineering and construction oversight.


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Okay, novelty iPhone case manufacturers, you've had a cute little run of it. But the medium has reached weird mash-up nirvana with this bad boy: Steve Jobs trapped in Han Solo's carbonite tomb, forever, on the back of your iPhone 4.
Meet Microsoft's New Surface Laptops
The plastic case goes for $35 plus the anxiety of getting caught holding this double whammy of copyright infringement—you'll never get in trouble, but maker Society6 just might. There are iPhone 4/3G/3GS models available, along with laptop and iPad skins and "art prints" to add a little extra creep to your dorm room ceiling. Get 'em while they're legal!
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For me, FriendFeed has been a new answer to an old question — namely, how to collaborate in a loosely-coupled way with people who are using, and helping to develop, an online service. The elmcity project's FriendFeed room has been an incredibly simple and effective way to interleave curated calendar feeds, blog postings describing the evolving service that aggregates those feeds, and discussion among a growing number of curators.
In his analysis of Where FriendFeed Went Wrong Dare Obasanjo describes the value of a handful of services (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) in terms that would make sense to non-geeks like his wife. Here's the elevator pitch for FriendFeed:
Republish all of the content from the different social networking media websites you use onto this site. Also one place to stay connected to what people are saying on multiple social media sites instead of friending them on multiple sites.
As usual, I'm an outlying data point. I'm using FriendFeed as a lightweight, flexible aggregator of feeds from my blog and from Delicious, and as a discussion forum. These feeds report key events in the life of the project: I added a new feature to the aggregator, the curator for Sasktatoon found and added a new calendar. The discussion revolves around strategies for finding or creating calendar feeds, features that curators would like me to add to the service, and problems they're having with the service.
I doubt there's a mainstream business model here. It's valuable to me because I've created a project environment in which key events in the life of the project are already flowing through feeds that are available to be aggregated and discussed. Anyone could arrange things that way, but few people will.
It's hugely helpful to me, though. And while I don't know for sure that FriendFeed's acquisition by FaceBook will end my ability to use FriendFeed in this way, I do need to start thinking about how I'd replace the service.
I don't need a lot of what FriendFeed offers. Many of the services it can aggregate — Flickr, YouTube, SlideShare — aren't relevant. And we don't need realtime notification. So it really boils down to a lightweight feed aggregator married to a discussion forum.
One feature that FriendFeed's API doesn't offer, by the way, but that I would find useful, is programmatic control of the aggregator's registry. When a new curator shows up, I have to manually add the associated Delicious feed to the FriendFeed room. It'd be nice to automate that.
Ideally FriendFeed will coast along in a way that lets me keep using it as I currently am. If not, it wouldn't be too hard to recreate something that provides just the subset of FriendFeed's services that I need. But ideally, of course, I'd repurpose an existing service rather than build a new one. If you're using something that could work, let me know.


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Assembled five T-34s this last night. I'll paint them up within the week
(Remember: click on the pictures for a bigger version)
These models are from West Wind Productions. Simple enough. A bit wonky. Whatever – I've got FIVE of them! Take that, Fascists!
Coming soon on Tim's Miniature Wargaming Blog:
PAINTED T-34s (and the end of painting Soviets!)


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Bills' defense intercepts Joe Flacco five times, hangs on for win
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Marcell Dareus and the Buffalo Bills defense made life miserable for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco.
Dareus had two sacks, rookie linebacker Kiko Alonso and converted safety Aaron Williams had two interceptions as part of a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Dareus was pleased with the new-look defense that finally began playing up to its attacking style under new coordinator Mike Pettine.
"It surprises people, but we controlled it the way we needed to," Dareus said. "We were not going to let them push us around."
The Bills pushed back in limiting Baltimore to 15 first downs and 345 yards.
It was a stifling performance that came a week after Buffalo gave up 513 yards in a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets.
And the Bills (2-2) won despite an injury-thinned defensive backfield that opened the game missing three starters, and closed it minus Williams, who couldn't finish because of a sore back.
"These guys have answered the bell, and they played their behinds off," defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. "It doesn't get any better than this."
Alonso sealed the victory by making a diving catch to pick off Flacco for a fifth time with 57 seconds remaining. Facing third-and-8 at the Bills 48, Flacco forced a pass over the middle intended for tight end Dallas Clark. Clark and safety Da'Norris Searcy both got their hands on the ball, and Alonso came up with the interception.
Fred Jackson had 87 yards rushing, and scored on a 14-yard run for the Bills, who are off to a 2-2 start under rookie head coach Doug Marrone.
C.J. Spiller added 77 yards rushing in helping Buffalo combine for 203 yards on the ground against a defense that had allowed just 224 in its first three games.
The Ravens (2-2) took a big step back after an impressive 30-9 win over Houston last week.
"A lot of that falls on me today and just throwing the ball to the wrong team," Flacco said. "If we don't do that, then this game probably looks a little different."
What it resembled instead, was another lackluster performance by a retooled offense still searching for an identity after several offseason changes to its group of receivers.
The Ravens are still a work in progress after trading Anquan Boldin to San Francisco, and with Jacoby Jones (hip) and tight end Dennis Pitta (hip) injured.
Torrey Smith had five catches for 166 yards and a touchdown, but Flacco had difficulty finding any chemistry with his other receivers.
And the Ravens running attack struggled, even with Ray Rice returning after missing last week's game with a hip injury.
Rice finished with 17 yards rushing and backup Bernard Pierce managed just 7 against a Bills defense that gave up 182 to the Jets last week.
"We would've liked to run the ball better. We would've liked to execute a lot better," Rice said. "You get behind, you can't pound the rock. You just can't do it."
Trouble was, the Ravens couldn't get their offense on track even when the game was close in the first half. Baltimore managed just three first downs and 45 yards offense on its first seven possessions.
Flacco finished 25 of 50 for 347 yards and two touchdowns, including a 10-yarder to Marlon Brown. But he has five touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
The five interceptions were the most by the Bills defense since it had six in a 16-13 overtime win over the New York Jets on Oct. 18, 2009.
"It feels great to win," said safety Jim Leonhard, who also had an interception. "Obviously, we've had our share of adversity, and I think we've proven through four weeks that we a room full of guys on the back end that will fight."
The Bills face a short turnaround. They travel to play at Cleveland on Thursday and could be without two hobbled running backs.
Spiller is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle Sunday. Jackson said he sprained his MCL. Both players, though, said they expect to face the Browns.
Game notes
Alonso, a second-round pick out of Oregon, has four interceptions on the season. And he became the team's first rookie linebacker to have an interception in three consecutive games. ... Marrone said he expects CB Aaron Williams to be healthy to play this week. ... Ravens WR Deonte Thompson sustained a concussion after being hit along the sideline by safety Jim Leonhard. ... Ravens coach John Harbaugh said both Brown and starting CB Lardarius Webb hurt their thighs and are still having their injuries evaluated.
Information from ESPN.com's Mike Rodak and The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Bermudian Rum Cake
This simple whisked batter started with flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt being combined in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, and rum were whisked together and then added to the dry ingredients. The batter was stirred to combine and then carefully poured into a bundt pan that had been buttered and sprinkled with toasted and chopped pecans. You want to pour the batter slowly to as not to dislodge the pecans. The cake baked for about an hour, was left to cool, and was placed on a serving platter, and that's where I learned a lesson. You should place the cake on a rimmed platter. I somehow believed that the cake would absorb every single bit of the glaze, and I foolishly chose a flat platter. The glaze was made by melting butter in a saucepan, adding sugar and water and stirring while simmering for five minutes. The rum was added off the heat. The cooled cake, on a platter with a rim, is then pierced all over with a wooden skewer before you slowly spoon the glaze over top. Most of the glaze will be absorbed, but some does collect around the base of the cake and that could work its way to the edge of a platter without a rim and dribble all over your dining room table. Whip some cream with a little sugar and Grand Marnier to serve with the cake.
The finely chopped pecans held their place on the surface of the cake and gave it some crunch, and the Grand Marnier whipped cream added more orange flavor. Certainly, a rum cake in Bermuda comes with a much better view, but this homemade rum cake was fresher, lighter, and even more delicious. Obviously, the best solution would be to pack up a homemade cake and go back for another visit to Bermuda.
Posted by lisa is cooking at Friday, January 07, 2011
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Wow that looks good. Sounds like a great way to make this cake. I love rum, but I like the flavor to meld with everything else instead of dominating.ReplyDelete
This is a gorgeous cake and I love Bermuda rum (I love a dark and stormy).ReplyDelete
Greyston Bakery book is beautiful, I bought it last year after you reviewed it!
You know what! I have been looking for a while for a rum cake recipe without using vanilla pudding and cake mix. I just bought some rum from Cuba. I will sure take a look at the recipe. Thanks Lisa!ReplyDelete
I love rum-drenched cakes! This one looks heavenly.ReplyDelete
I just made a rum cake, but it doesn't look anything like this deliciousness! That's a beautiful cake and I luv the use of pecans. The pan gives it a unique presentation (I need to find that pan!).ReplyDelete
I saw rum cakes all over in the Bahamas as well. We even meant to buy some rum in the airport but missed it before we ended up going through security. I SO love that book but have not made this cake yet. I love the pecans dusting the pan!ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous rum cake! It's a cake that I love but have never tried to recreate at home. I like your pan too - I never saw one like that - it makes the cake look so pretty!ReplyDelete
The nuts on the outside are a perfect idea for that little crunch here and there. Plus, the cake has such a great sheen. Want want want.ReplyDelete
Oh I can taste it now, a wonderfully rummy flavour would be fabulous, great cake mould too :)ReplyDelete
I can almost imagine the taste!ReplyDelete
Yum, anything with pecans is good enough for me.ReplyDelete
WOW - this looks SO tasty! Great photo too. I have that cookbook and now you have inspired me to browse through it. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
That looks absolutely amazing!ReplyDelete
What a delicious looking cake! I have never made a rum cake but I think I could handle it. ;) The pecans sound like a nice touch.ReplyDelete
Never had rum cake, yours looks totally irresistible. The pattern of the cake mold is special.ReplyDelete
Cake looks fabuloso! It kinda looks tropically. :p I actually have a bundt pan, but alas, I've never used it. This needs to change. So many things to look forward to in 2011!ReplyDelete
I am so ready to have this. This looks fabulous Lisa. The mold is so pretty too. I had baked a sweet bread with coconut and spiced rum and we had loved every bite of it. The Grand Marnier to serve sounds really good too.ReplyDelete
I feel tipsy just looking at that beauty of cake. ;)ReplyDelete
You know how to make a girl forget all about resolutions! It looks simply marvelous. 8-)ReplyDelete
I use to work in a bakery that had a best-selling rum and chocolate chip cake; that was my favorite cake. This one is even better and I love the addition of pecans in the crust.ReplyDelete
woe is me--i've never been to bermuda AND i've never had a rum cake. :( it's a nice-looking treat, lisa, and i'm sure the taste is mighty fine too.ReplyDelete
Sounds yummy!ReplyDelete
Oh my, I've been having a lot of rum cakes lately, seemed very common where we were in Mexico near the Caribbean, but I have to say that your version looks superior. The cakes I sampled were more like chewable rum. Too heavy, and yours looks like the proportions are exactly right.ReplyDelete
I like this balanced version of rum cakes, and I have always wanted to try a really good one, just like the one you describe in this post. I like the technique of sprinkling chopped pecans onto the cake mold and butterscotch glaze that you drizzle over it. Oh so good!ReplyDelete
That really looks wonderful, Lisa. I like the way the pecans are in the pan before the batter; going to try that with other cakes. :)ReplyDelete
Of course, anything with rum in it just has to be fabulous!
Positively luscious! Where's my piece?ReplyDelete
*kisses* HH
Wow- I may have to break my "no boozy desserts" rule for this cake. It looks delicious! And thanks for reminding me about this book. I've had it on my shelf for a while but have yet to cook from it. You've inspired me to break it out!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM
This looks amazingly delicious! Rum cake is so addicting and I love rum in lots of desserts. I need to pick up this cookbook! :)ReplyDelete
I love rum cake but always see the cake mix recipes. Glad this one is from scratch and I'm sure even tastier!ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous cake! It sounds delightful.ReplyDelete
Your cake looks heavenly. Fantastic post and blog! Cheers.ReplyDelete
This is lovely! I had a run cake recipe I used to use that has been lost, but this , if I recall correctly, is even better.Thanks! I will be trying this.


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NASA's Dawn spacecraft obtained this image with its framing camera on Aug. 29, 2011. This image, taken through the framing camera's clear filter, shows dark material at impact craters, up to 12.5 miles-wide (20 kilometer-wide) and sets of worm-like tracks in the north-south direction. The image has a resolution of 254 meters per pixel.
The Dawn mission to Vesta and Ceres is managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. It is a project of the Discovery Program managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. UCLA, is responsible for overall Dawn mission science. Orbital Sciences Corporation of Dulles, Va., designed and built the Dawn spacecraft.
The framing cameras were developed and built under the leadership of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany, with significant contributions by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Planetary Research, Berlin, and in coordination with the Institute of Computer and Communication Network Engineering, Braunschweig. The framing camera project is funded by NASA, the Max Planck Society and DLR. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology, in Pasadena.
More information about Dawn is online at http://www.nasa.gov/dawn and http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov.


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We consider the narrative structure, symbols, and meanings of the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in the context of the Middle Ages and the Arthurian cycle, and how the 2021 movie staring Dev Patel has been adjusted to speak to modern sensibilities. I argue that the Green Knight myth has relevance today as a parable about shame.
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Did Columbus really think that he was going to reach Asia?
What little do we actually know about Shakespeare, the person?
Why is it misleading to apply the word "religion" to Judaism and Hinduism?
How did Tisquantum (popularly known as Squanto) already know how to speak English before the Pilgrims had even arrived?
Ever heard that Florida has no history? Dr. Sam wants you to know how incorrect that common perception actually is…
How did so much of the Epic of Gilgamesh remain hidden and forgotten – but preserved – for over 2,000 years until being rediscovered in modern times?
What did Netflix's movie "The Dig" miss about the most dramatic part of the whole Sutton Hoo discovery?
What does the English Civil War of the 1640s tell us about the American Civil War, and about the present?
How is the growing field of genetics being used to both tear down and reinforce the myth of 'Race' today?
Who were the Freemasons of the 1700s? How did they grow from a local Scottish fraternity to a global network?
How can one mid-sized U.S. city – Tulsa, Oklahoma – serve as a microcosm of so much of the triumphalism and tragedy of American history?
Why can no one agree on what "capitalism" actually is? And why does a lack of clear definition call into question so many other myths of the modern world?
How – and why – did universities begin in the Middle Ages, long before the scientific revolution and the "Enlightenment"?
Was there really an Exodus from Egypt like the one described in the Bible?
How did accusing people of witchcraft further several political agendas of the time?
How did mountains on the Moon help bring about an end to the Earth-centric view of the universe?
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I'm really excited about this post in the Walt Disney World Moms Panel mini-series! You've met some of the moms and heard about their most magical Disney dining moments, but today we get into the nitty gritty of Walt Disney World planning: what restaurants offer the best value for the money?
Looks from the answers that the Picnic in the Park at Animal Kingdom, the Flame Tree Barbecue, and Teppan Edo were big winners in this category, along with Whispering Canyon Cafe's skillet!
From Mom Erin F.
I'd suggest any of the buffets – particularly if you go for lunch. Have a bagel or coffee breakfast, and chow at a buffet lunch; that will get you through the day. For counter service, I've had good experiences with Tangierine Café – you get a variety of food and great vegetables. And my kids love flame tree barbecue.
From Mom Anna S.
Good food at a worth it price for table service is Teppan Edo. Plus you get the show the chef performs in front of you to boot! We've always gotten very generous portions here, more than enough to share with each other without feeling like you're sacrificing half the meal for the kids to each have a taste, and I can't remember a time when we've eaten here and not had something leftover!
I'm not sure this technically counts as counter service, but I could talk all day about the Picnic in the Park at Animal Kingdom. My husband and I went with our two younger children, ordered the rotisserie chicken for three, and left with our desserts in the nifty bag they give you, we were so full! This was an awesome Disney dining experience, and we can't wait to do it again!
From Mom Kara B.
I'm totally cheating here and going for the non-counter/non-table service restaurant: the picnic in the park at the Animal Kingdom. What a smashingly brilliant deal. We had a TON of food for a family of 5 — so much so that we brought nearly half of it home with us (glad we were at a resort with a fridge) and were left with a shopping bag that I still use all the time. I love having comments about it as clerks bag my groceries. The park is filled with all sorts of fun places to picnic; we opted for the secret path by the Tree of Life and nearly had the area to ourselves (just a few people walked through). Not to mention, ordering the picnic is simple and with little to no wait.
From Mom Joanne M.
Hands down, for me the best counter service for taste, selection and value is Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown Disney. The menu selection has something for everyone, from pizza and pasta to sandwiches and rotisserie chicken. The food and service are consistently excellent. We often stop in on our last day and pick up a pizza for the flight home!
If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, Le Cellier in the Canadian Pavillion at Epcot (I'm really not biased) offers one of the best deals for one dining credit. The mushroom filet absolutely melts in your mouth, and similar meals are two credits at some of the other resort restaurants. And the chocolate moose dessert is super cute
and soooo good!
For overall value, I always recommend going to some of the more expensive restaurants for lunch. This way, you get to experience the finer restaurants at reduced prices. One of my new favourites is Epcot's Chefs de France in France. They currently have an awesome table d'hote special for $20, which includes decadent
lobster chowder or the best French onion soup ever, a main course selection (including a rich quiche), and dessert. Service is fabulous, and the setting is very francais!
From Mom Amber V.
I think a great table service that offers good food at a value is the Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Granted, the food is nothing fancy, but the portions are plentiful and we have always enjoyed excellent service here. You really can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches, and there are occasionally chef specials as well. The desserts alone are a reason to visit the Plaza, and they are definitely
large enough to share!
For a great counter service value we go to Cosmic Rays at the Magic Kingdom. Their combo meals are absolutely large enough to share. I also love Columbia Harbour House. It is one of my favorite counter service restaurants at Disney. I feel that the menu selection is diverse and the food is good quality and decent portion sizes.
From Mom Heather R.
The Plaza Restaurant and the Trail's End Restaurant both fall into that category. Really, any buffet will offer bang-for-the-buck, particularly if you have big eaters (or teenage boys!) in your family.
While not the least expensive option out there, I'd highly recommend the Canyon Skillet at the Whispering Canyon Cafe in the Wilderness Lodge. It's a family-style meal that is both delicious and bottomless! If you're watching your budget, consider booking a late lunch for a $9 savings over dinner price.
At that same price point, for dinner I really like the clam bake at the Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club resort. It's a buffet so you can eat till your heart is content, and I'm particularly fond of their miniature desserts (so yes, you finally can sample one of each!)
For counter service, I think that the Bacon Double Cheeseburger at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in the Magic Kingdom is a very good value. It's served with fries and is really quite large, easily split between two people. Although the price point is higher, the 1/2 chicken and BBQ rib combo there is also a large meal, and a step up from typical counter service restaurant offerings.
I also found that I was unable to finish my counter service lunch of Honey Chicken from Yak and Yeti, as the portion was larger than I was expecting. When eating there the next time I'll plan on sharing it with one of my children so we don't have as much waste.
From Mom Whitney P.
I see "value" through two different lenses: the food plus experience and just the food. If we're talking food plus experience, three top my list:
If you're a parent, you may have been urged by friends to seek a Character Dining meal while at Disney. I've seen many parents get stressed over these meals, especially with the inability to get advanced reservations for last-minute trips. A comparable memory-making dining experience for many children can be found, however, at the animatronic restaurants of T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe. In fact, Rainforest is probably the most-requested restaurant by my kids! PLUS: the menu is more affordable than the Character Dining buffets.
A close third is Sci-Fi Dinner Theatre. It gets panned by many who are on the dining plan, and rightfully so, because you could spend that same dining credit on more expensive fare. But when I go to Disney without the dining plan, and I'm looking at paying for both the experience as well as the food, Sci-Fi fits the bill for creating a memorable theme with food that's comparable in price to some counter-service combo meals! My husband loves the Reuben.
If we're talking food value sans experience, I tend to lean toward the counter-service restaurants. Again, three come to mind, all in different parks:
1. Flame Tree BBQ, Animal Kingdom: Our family of six can order two 1/2 slabs of ribs and the 1/2 chicken combo and we're good. Top this off with a seat under the tree canopy down by the water behind the restaurant and you've got my number one value for food and experience for family-eating in the parks.
2. We can do the same thing at Cosmic Ray's with its 1/2 Chicken and BBQ Rib Combo, but because the food is so similar, we usually don't eat at both Flame Tree and Ray's on the same trip. (By the way, while my family is gorging themselves on the ribs, I'm eating all the delicious green beans–YUM!)
3. Sunshine Seasons, Epcot: What I call their "blue-plate special" line (The Grill) offers up some pretty hefty
meals that can satisfy big appetites for under $10! The rotisserie chicken can be split between two of my boys. The seared-tuna salad is large enough to share, also!
From Mom Jo Y.
We are normally on the DDP so don't tend to choose restaurants for the best value, rather where we'd like to dine. Saying that, though, for counter service I would say Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown Disney offers great value for money. Although you need to stand in line to order your food like
at a regular counter service a waiter actually brings your food to the table, so it feels like a table service. The portions here are huge and the choice is extensive!
For table service I'd choose the Cape May Clam Bake; for under $30 adults can eat as much as they want from a large selection of foods including soups, salads, prime rib, shrimps, clams, vegetables etc
From Mom Kay B.
My husband insists the answer is Liberty Tree Tavern for dinner, since they will keep bringing the platters of food until you say no more! He loves the turkey and roast beef and all the "fixins" that go with that! I think there are several spots in EPCOT where you get a lot for your money and those are Nine Dragons in China and Marrakesh in Morocco.
For counter service spots, Flametree Barbecue comes to the front, and then also Cantina De San Angel in Mexico….good portions, full meals, decent pricing.
From Dad Doug I.
For table service I actually think you get a lot of good food for your money at Whispering Canyon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge.
You have to be hungry to take advantage of it, but the Skillets really work out to be a decent deal in the world of Walt Disney World dining.
For counter service I think there is no better choice than Flame Tree BBQ at the Animal Kingdom. The BBQ is fantastic, and the seating area, down in the riverside grottos complete with a dense, jungle-like tree canopy, is a real treat. I think it is a better dining experience than many table service restaurants!
From Mom Jodi G.
I think the Tangierine Cafe [in Epcot's Morocco] is a great value — my personal recommendation for those who want to try out some new foods and fill up at a great price. As for table-service, I love the Crystal Palace buffet (especially dinner) because the buffet has some great food at a good price.
From Mom Beth C.
Teppan Edo in Japan is my choice for the best value for its price. The food is fresh, delicious and cooked to order. The food is served as soon as it is cooked, which is awesome. You have a lot of food for a reasonable price and you get a "show" for free. This is also one restaurant where everyone eats everything and we have no room for dessert (and we love dessert).
For counter-service, Animal Kingdom offers the All American Family Picnic. This is a unique idea on an American classic. Guests can preorder their lunch at Island Mercantile Shop before 1:30. You have a choice of sandwiches or roasted chicken. Everyone recieves their own sandwich, dessert and drink. The sides and roasted chicken are portioned to the number of people in your party. You pick up your lunch at the Tusker House in a reusable tote you get to keep. You can then take it to one of the many picnic spots located throughout Animal Kingdom. We ordered sandwiches for four and we had food leftover. The food is from Tusker House which buffet is very good and the picnic lunch is just as yummy.
From Mom Kim L.
We get the best value at the Boma breakfast buffet. Great food, awesome atmosphere and no one leaves hungry. For counter-service, I think Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney provides a great meal at a value price.
From Mom Margaret F.
I think the best deal for counter service on property has to be Pizza Planet at Hollywood Studios. For approximately $10, each guest can choose an individual pizza, salad and drink and for just a few dollars more a yummy dessert,. The pizza is a great portion size and easily fills us up, plus it is actually very yummy. My kids love the salad and t is just the perfect size.
For table dining locations, we love the value of the Liberty Tree Tavern lunch menu. The menu offers a great selection of hearty home cooked favorites like pot roast, the pilgrim's feast of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing and the catch of the day all under $20 and most around $15. The food is delicious and quite filling. The dinner menu is also a great selection of turkey, roast beef, potatoes, vegetbale and dessert served family style at approximately $30 per guest. Still a great price compared to some of the menu prices at other Disney dinner locations and my kids never leave food on the plate here.
Thanks again to all the "moms" who are participating in the interviews!