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Tomas de Torquemada (1420-1498) served as the Grand Inquisitor in Spain's zealous movement to restore Christianity among its populace in the late fifteenth century. Known for an extreme devotion to his cause and loyalty to his patrons, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Torquemada headed an organization of ecclesiastical courts which imprisoned, tortured, and burned suspected nonbelievers at the stake. It is estimated that at least 2,000 died in Spain during his tenure.
Torquemada was born in 1420 in Valladolid, Spain. He was the nephew of a celebrated theologian and cardinal, Juan de Torquemada, who himself was a descendant of a converso. This was the term that designated a Spaniard who had converted to Christianity from Islam or Judaism. In the eighth century, Moors invaded Spain. This powerful group of North African nomadic peoples had originally come from Mauritania. Recent converts to Islam, they conquered the southern half of Spain and...
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Thursday, February 15th 2007, 9:32 am
RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) _ Engineers may have to further lower a lake if some preliminary repairs to a leaky dam don't work, which could cause a crunch at lakeside power plants and threaten drinking water supplies, officials said Wednesday.
The Army Corps of Engineers said the water level on Lake Cumberland next year might have to be reduced to 650 feet above sea level to reduce the risk to Wolf Creek Dam, which holds back the giant lake in southeastern Kentucky.
That would leave water intakes serving 200,000 people too high, Gov. Ernie Fletcher said Wednesday. It might also mean East Kentucky Power Cooperative's coal-fired plant next to the lake would have to stop operations.
Sewer systems would also need to extend their discharge pipes to make sure their treated sewage doesn't spill on dry land, The Courier-Journal of Louisville reported.
Kevin Osbourn, spokesman for East Kentucky Power, said the Army Corps reported that the water level would be lowered only if grouting repairs don't work. The grouting is the first stage of a seven-year, $309 million project to fix the leaky dam.
A phone call to Corps offices in Nashville went unanswered Wednesday night, and e-mails to a spokesman were not returned.
Teresa J. Hill, secretary of the Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, said officials are already starting to help water and sewer agencies in several counties to determine what they will need to do, how much it will cost and how they can pay for it.
Water systems in five counties draw water from the lake. Nicky Smith, the mayor of Albany, Ky., said building a new intake would cost his city alone an estimated $6.2 million.
``We (can) either move it and have water, or not have water,'' Smith told the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lowering the water could force the Cooper Power Station, which depends on lake water to cool two generating units, to stop producing electricity, resulting in rolling brownouts across parts of Kentucky, said Mark David Goss, chairman of the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
``We're not going to let that happen,'' Goss said. Alternatives include building a cooling tower or extending the intake pipes, officials have said.
Lower water levels would also likely shutter the dam's hydropower plant, which provides power to the region during peak periods.
Goss said that would mean blackouts, although the Corps has said other dams in the region could fill the void.
The Corps said a decision on whether to lower the lake to 650 feet above sea level after Dec. 31 would be made by September or October.
The agency already announced last month that water levels this summer will be at 680 feet instead of 723 feet, an emergency move necessary to relieve pressure and reduce potential flooding along the Cumberland River in case the dam fails.
The Corps is keeping the water level low this summer to ease pressure on the structure while beginning a seven-year, $309 million repair plan.
Fletcher and some of his advisers said they would do everything they can to make sure communities are ready, including seeking $55 million from the General Assembly.
News On 6 RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) _ Engineers may have to further lower a lake if some preliminary repairs to a leaky dam don't work, which could cause a crunch at lakeside power plants and threaten drinking
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NYPD submits to CAIR 2
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) objected to the use by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) of a factual documentary film called The Third Jihad in their counterterrorism training courses. CAIR, which has ties to terrorist organizations, demanded that the NYPD stop using it. The NYPD meekly submitted to CAIR's demand.
Here's a trailer of the film:
A 30-minute version of the full video may be found here.
The film's director, Wayne Kopping, writes:
In May 2010, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg posited that the individual who packed a Nissan Pathfinder full of explosives and parked it in Times Square, was likely a homegrown American "with a political agenda who doesn't like the health care bill or something." …
The terrorist turned out to be Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistan-born U.S. citizen. And, not surprisingly, Shahzad wasn't upset about the health care bill. After pleading guilty in court he said, "I consider myself a Mujahid, a Muslim-soldier." He was upset, as he put it, over "American occupation of Muslim Lands."
Shortly after the attack, Bloomberg prematurely asserted that there was no evidence suggesting the bomber was part of any recognized terror network. Shahzad later told the court he trained with the Pakistani Taliban to learn bomb-making and other related skills.
Could it be that Bloomberg has underestimated the threat of Islamist terror, or is there another agenda?
The issue has again become relevant in recent days. The New York Times ran a series of articles and editorials blaming the NYPD for using the film The Third Jihad: Radical Islam's Vision for America as part of their counter-terrorism training. …
Following publication of the articles, Mayor Bloomberg stated that NYPD used "terrible judgment" in showing the film, despite admitting that he had never seen it.
We were not aware that the NYPD was using the film, but when we learned of it some months ago, we were pleased that the officers would have an opportunity to learn about the indoctrination taking place in certain segments of Muslim society in America. The film reveals what viewers are unlikely to see on the evening news: What terrorists, radical preachers and Islamists are saying in their own words, in their own mosques and media, to their followers.
The film exposes how radicals employ the dual strategies of "violent Jihad," along with a "cultural Jihad," … to gradually expand their influence over Western society.
Now, Mayor Bloomberg, The New York Times and others want to bar law enforcement officers from seeing the film. The question is, why?
We reject, outright, the charge that our film is anti-Muslim or that it casts a shadow over the entire Muslim community. … The film is narrated by, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, a devout Muslim-American, who has dedicated his life to exposing the threat of radical Islam.
Our critics have failed to mention these points and have chosen not to challenge the film on the merits of its thesis or content.
Perhaps the reason Mayor Bloomberg wants The Third Jihad banned is the same reason he insinuated the Times Square bomber was a health care terrorist — namely, CAIR.
CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) is one of many Muslim interest groups that purport to represent the Islamic community in America, but in reality have well established ties to Hamas and other terror groups.
CAIR was designated by the U.S. Justice Department for its role in terror financing during the nation's largest-ever trial on the subject. As a result, the FBI has officially severed all ties with the "advocacy organization."
Outside of its support for terror organizations, CAIR works to quickly and effectively to silence any discussions about radical Islam by playing the racism card and accusing critics of Islamophobia. CAIR's devices are effective.
CAIR … branded the film "anti-Muslim propaganda" in a press release. This was followed by a CAIR-led protest on the steps of City Hall calling for the resignation of the NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly.
The entire episode could have been a chapter in The Third Jihad. We are now seeing "cultural Jihad" in action. In order to avoid agitating Muslim constituents, Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly are backing away from the film, regardless of its merits.
The net result is that CAIR, a designated Muslim interest group with ties to terror financing, is now telling the NYPD how it should go about fighting terror. If that's not the ultimate act of subversion, I don't know what is.
Posted under Islam, jihad, Muslims, Terrorism, United States by Jillian Becker on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tagged with CAIR, CAIR calls for resignation of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, CAIR has film on jihad removed from police training courses, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Faisal Shahzad, NYC Mayor Bloomberg objects to film about jihad being used for training police counter-terrorism, The Third Jihad: Radical islam's Vision for America, Wayne Kopping


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I was wondering where you went to. You have been missed.
Ooh, I can't wait to see your maple bar recipe chica. They are my ultimate favorite comfort food. It's been a loooooong time since I've had one. Hugs!
Nice to see you pop into my browser. Sounds fabulous!
Thanks for your lovely comment chica – I appreciate it!
Thanks so much for your support chica! I'm just an obsessive person, and blogging became one of my obsessions. I hope I can do it more casually now – we'll see. Hugs!
So happy to see your name come up on the 'Blogs I Follow' page. I see from other comments that your fan followers are delighted to see you, too. I knew that would happen!
I love the title – Donut Panic! And vegan donuts – how cool is that! I hope they come up with a vegan maple bar for you. It seems like a natural addition to their menu.
Yeah, even I (having not "blogged" in over a month) noticed your absence! I think "when the mood strikes" is good. Your posts are always thoughtful, so there should be no lack of content for you to share even once per week and/or month. However it is, I wish you the very best. Cheers, my dear Celeste. And thank you for what you do for the vegan community.
PS — Too bad I don't live in San Diego. I would so TOTALLY meet you guys there for a donut.
I had been wondering where you had disappeared to! I understand, I find the blogging world takes up a lot of my time too – particularly reading posts AND creating my own. I need to find a bit more balance, so I think I am going to allocate specific blog activity time so that I don't get carried away.
Balance was my problem with blogging. I'm an all-or-nothing person and my blog started to consume my life. I'm going to try to do it on a part time basis (we'll see how that goes). Good luck to you with finding balance too. It's so hard to do in modern life! Hugs!
Wowza, those donuts! I can't imagine finding vegan donuts like that in the UK ever ,but we can wish!
What lovely thoughts chica! It is my hope that veganism will be so popular in the next few years that vegan donuts will be available everywhere. Hey – sometimes dreams do come true! Hugs!
I understand about your absence from blogging. I will look forward to a little Blog here and them from you just to keep in touch. Be well. Honk Honk!
Thanks for all your lovely words! It's nice to be missed. I'm gonna try to keep my blog going on a part time basis (we'll see how that goes). I really do miss blogging and all the wonderful people I've connected with. Hugs!
Hey Annie! Yea, I got a bit burnt out and had to reassess how I'm spending my time. I hope I can manage my blog as a part time thing – we'll see how that goes. I do miss all the lovely people I've met through my blog.
Hey, there, Celeste! Glad to see you back. Those donuts are tasty. I think San Diego may be becoming the vegan donut capital of the world. Did you realize there was a San Diego Vegans Meetup from 11-2 at Donut Panic last Saturday? I just about made it, but didn't. Would have made a better effort had I known you were going to be there. Next time, let me know before you come down and we'll meet up. Would love to meet you and your husband. Cheers!
I believe both Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger Tiger normally have vegan donuts. Also, the folks who run those two just opened a place in the Prado area near the Museum of Art in Balboa Park, and they have those donuts. Also, Moncai Vegan on University in North Park always has vegan donuts, and the most incredible Cinnamon Rolls ever. Maybe I should have said North Park is the Vegan Donut Capital! I'm probably missing some, and if I am, I'd like to know. Have a nice evening, Celeste!
Oh wow – thanks for the suggestions! I haven't been to the Blind Lady Ale House or to Tiger Tiger and I'm so grateful to know they have vegan donuts and other vegan options. I just added both to my list of places to try. I have been to Moncai Vegan but I haven't tried their cinnamon rolls, but I will!
I also just learned that Donut Bar in Downtown San Diego has vegan donuts. I discovered this from a Yelp review, but when I checked out their menu online I didn't see mention of anything vegan. I contacted the shop and was told that they do have vegan donuts. Still, I have no idea about the variety of vegan donuts they carry so I'll just have to go there one day and find out.
Great, Celeste! I hope you and your husband move down here!
Decide after I come in March.
I commit myself to blog posting once a month and that's hard work! I need to score some vegan donuts too. That's my next challenge! Need gift cards and coupons! San Diego County is not affordable for people like me. I may have to move to another part of the nation.
Hey Jeanne! If we move, it won't be until next Spring. And we're just considering it. We really do love Orange County and we're not sure that we want to leave this little slice of paradise. BTW – I'm SO excited that you're coming out again. Is Bill coming too?
Lovely Ramona! I'll try not to be too much of a stranger. Hugs!
Celeste, I came by today because I've missed you and wondered what's up. I thought that lack of interaction has been from my taking it slow on the blogosphere this summer…I've been really enjoying it with my son and fam, and haven't been sitting behind the computer screen much. I can totally relate in that it takes up a lot of time, and I felt like I was spreading myself thin in many areas of life, so I decided I am not posting as much either. Anyway, after a couple of weeks of no posts, I just posted a vegan Green Tea Donut recipe yesterday! 🙂 What a coincidence that you came back to talk about donuts, haha! Do check them out, I think you will love them!!
I had to make a pot of coffee to read your story. Love donuts and coffee. Glad to see you posting again. Wish I was closer to San Diego since finding good Vegan foods is not so easy here in Olympia. I'm still on the hunt however but I think I'll be doing a lot of my own cooking. Can't wait to get our own Vitamix!! Hugs to Paul.
I'm completely with you on the all or nothing. I just had a week off from blogging and didn't even check any comments etc. (but only because I was camping by the beach!).
It's a very big commitment and I need to work out the balance bit too. The last 10 months have been intense but incredibly fulfilling… I've still got to work for a living and care for my family too though!
Great to read about your donut adventures Celeste! I hope you find a vegan maple bar some time soon!!!
I've missed you Celeste, but I totally understand. Blogging is very time consuming and I can't imagine keeping up with all the comments because you had so many and always answered each one and were kind to comment on ours too.
This is one of my major weaknesses! I am so glad you have included the vegetarian version here, so there is still Hope of finding a good recipe and place that may feature this on their menu!! I like the sound of the Bavarian Cream and the Maple Bacon, but would take any healthy donut and nibble slowly, savoring it, like the exotic and rare treat it is!
I had to hunt you down from wordpress because I missed your blog. I thought of you recently because I became full vegan, no oil, like I remembered you were. I wanted to check out some recipes. I hope you're well!!!


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Repertory | A Rite
In this celebration of milestones, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and SITI Company celebrate their combined 50 years of artistic achievements with the centennial of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.
In A Rite, dancers and actors alike burst onto to the stage feet stomping, knees quivering – a complex and knowing homage to Nijinsky's original "Sacrificial Maiden" choreographic motif – to the beat of drums and the strum of strings in Stravinsky's composition that energized and shocked audiences 100 years ago at its premiere in Paris. Since then, The Rite of Spring has taken on legendary status as a symbol of artistic insurrection and a cornerstone of the avant-garde.
In this work of dance-theater, the influence of chorales, Lithuanian folk-tunes and jazz on Stravinsky's music is revealed. An impassioned scholar waxes poetic about the cyclical structure of Stravinsky's work that, in turn, evokes questions about our place in space/time. A shell-shocked WWI veteran finds solace from his battle-scarred psyche in the work's opening chords while reeling under the relentless assault of The Augurs' bombastic percussion. Each of us is implicated in his crisis.
A Rite is an intriguing and powerful collaboration between artists Bill T. Jones, Anne Bogart and their companies joining minds, bodies, and voices to offer a fête of Stravinsky's incendiary work and its cultural resonance.
A Rite was commissioned by Carolina Performing Arts at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Additional commissioning support provided by: The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College.
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Opinion | A Mystery: More Jobs Filled, but Lower Output
The U.S. economy is continuing to create a lot of jobs, but the growing work force isn't producing a bigger gross domestic product. It's worrisome, so what exactly is going on?
First, the good news: In June, the number of people on nonfarm payrolls in the United States increased by 372,000, more than expected. More jobs, more income — that's positive. Many economists took the Bureau of Labor Statistics report as evidence that the economy is nowhere near tipping into a recession. "An American economy in free fall does not tend to produce 372,000 jobs in any given month," Joe Brusuelas, the chief economist of the accounting firm RSM, wrote in a note to clients.
What's not so good is that the economy seems to require so many more workers at a time when its output is actually shrinking. Output of goods and services fell at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2022, and it probably fell at a 1.2 percent rate in the just-ended second quarter, according to the G.D.P. tracker of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
More people producing less is not a good look, no matter how you squint. Labor productivity — that's output per hour of work — shrank at an annual rate of 7.3 percent in the first quarter in the nonfarm business sector. Given what we know about jobs and output, productivity probably shrank again, though less, in the second quarter.
Remember all those stories from 2020 about how corporate America responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by accelerating the deployment of new information technologies, compressing years of advances into months?
It's possible those bullish reports were overstated. It's also possible that the vaunted productivity improvements were real but have not continued. If output per hour steps up to a higher level and then stays at that new level, it appears in the data as zero productivity growth.
Labor productivity as officially measured did take an enormous leap at the start of the Covid pandemic. It grew at annual rates of 10.3 percent in the second quarter of 2020 and 6.2 percent in the third quarter of that year, sharply higher than the post-World War II average of 2.1 percent. Those figures stoked the "digital transformation" narrative.
It's clear now, though, that most of the increase was from a change in the mix of workers. Huge layoffs in leisure, hospitality and other low-wage sectors early in the pandemic skewed the labor force toward workers who earn higher wages and tend to have higher labor productivity (at least as conventionally measured).
The temporary skew in the average skill level of jobs accounted for 71 percent of labor productivity growth in the second quarter of 2020, according to research by Jay Stewart, a senior research economist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Now that all those low-wage workers are coming back, it makes sense that productivity growth would slow down or turn negative.
"We're just reversing the pandemic pattern," Michael Englund, chief economist of Action Economics in Boulder, Colo., told me.
Strong demand for workers "has forced us to bring less productive workers that in normal circumstances would not be active or employed," Diego Comin, a Dartmouth College economist who studies productivity, wrote in an email. "My 15-year-old, who is all but productive, keeps getting job offers in the service sector that seem appealing even to me."
But employment won't remain strong for long if employers sense that the strength of demand for their goods or services doesn't justify all the hiring they've been doing. Some of the hiring reflected in the strong June jobs numbers is the result of decisions made months earlier, when economic prospects were brighter, Frank Steemers, a senior economist for the Conference Board, a business-supported research group, told me.
Winning companies will respond to the slump by investing more in automation, while ambitious workers will switch to employers "who can afford to pay more but who will also require them to be more productive," Bart van Ark, managing director of the Productivity Institute at the University of Manchester in the U.K., wrote in an email.
In any case, it's a mistake to view strong employment gains as a bullish sign for growth. The Conference Board classifies jobs as a "coincident" indicator, meaning that if you see employment falling, it's too late to stave off a recession — the retreat has probably already begun.
To gauge the strength of the economy, pay attention to the output (goods and services), not just the input (jobs). When output is weak while input is strong, it means businesses' costs are rising and profits are getting squeezed, which tends to lead to layoffs. Profits have been extremely high lately, providing a cushion. But productivity is on track for one of its worst 12-month performances in records going back to 1947. Look out below.
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The median estimate of inflation in the United States in June as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index from a year earlier, according to a survey of economists by FactSet. Excluding food and energy, whose prices are volatile, the economists estimate prices rose 5.7 percent over the 12 months. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the official data on Wednesday.
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Written by Gavin on 12th May 2017
L-R Steven Williams, Captain of Penygraig Bowls Club, Iestyn Williams Welsh International under 18's Indoor Mixed Bowls Champion, Nicola Jenkins Pennant Walters and player Christopher Edwards
A Penygraig sports club has been 'bowled over' by the generosity of a local energy company after it stepped in to fund kit for its team members in time for the start of the season.
Local energy company, Pennant Walters, provided much-needed funding to Penygraig Bowls Club which has allowed the purchase of 36 jackets and polo shirts so that the team can now face their opposition in style.
The club, which currently has three junior Welsh internationals on its team, is now using the start of the season to appeal to more young local people to join them in playing bowls as it bids to eradicate the decline experienced during the 90's.
Steven Williams, Captain of Penygraig Bowls Club explains:
"The bowling green has been in Penygraig for over 100 years and during the 60's, 70's and 80's we were one of the top flight teams in Wales. Sadly, historically the bowling green was sacred and children weren't allowed to participate which then led to a decline in young people coming through and, tragically, the club folded."
Seeing an appetite from local people to still play bowls, Steven was one of a group who established Penygraig Bowls Club in 2012. Still in its infancy, the club is attracting more members each year and now competes in four leagues.
Steven continued:
"We are delighted with how we are progressing as a club and the calibre of youngsters that are coming through wanting to play as part of our team. Bowls is an inclusive sport and we are trying to combat the perception that often surrounds it.
"Having this funding from Pennant Walters has been a big boost to us at the start of the season and we are now set to face our opposition in style. Everyone involved in the club is passionate about bowls and wearing matching kit allows us to proudly show where we're from. We hope more and more young people will see us playing and training on the green and want to get involved."
Pennant Walters managing director Dale Hart said:
"Our wind energy project community funds exists to make a difference to the local communities in which we work. The local Rhondda community has spoken loudly about the desire to have a club locally and we're delighted to help provide the necessary kit that enables the team to play across all four leagues.
"Having a focus on getting young people to play the sport will ensure the longevity of the club and we wish everyone involved in Penygraig Bowls Club the very best for the future."
Pennant Walters operates two new wind farms in the Gilfach Goch and Blackmill areas, Pant y Wal in the county of Bridgend, and Fforch Nest, which straddles the border of Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The two sites have a total of 21 turbines producing 53 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power the equivalent of 25,000 homes.
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I love weekends when I have nothing to do! Of course, I do have stuff to do today, but not until later!
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SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — SEATTLE (February 12, 2019) Iinnovate Leadership Network (pronounced "I innovate"), and the School of Business at the University of Washington Bothell today announced the publication of its most comprehensive, 70-page, 2018 Guide to Greater Seattle's Innovation Ecosystem. In its fourth year of publication, the report takes a snapshot of Greater Seattle's innovation economy, and identifies the top investors, professionals, service providers, and community players that make up its increasingly robust ecosystem. In addition, a separate 2018 Greater Seattle Innovation Economy Report Card has been published.
The original idea for the study came from Joe Ottinger, Founder and CEO of Iinnovate, a consulting firm and CEO network that helps organizations succeed in the innovation economy, to support entrepreneurs, and has been greatly expanded with the support of the University of Washington | Bothell to take a comprehensive look at Greater Seattle's innovation economy.
"Initially we wanted to help entrepreneurs more easily identify the right networks of investors, advisors, and service providers in Greater Seattle to help them innovate, scale, renew, and succeed in today's innovation economy. Over time, we have expanded the guide to help individuals understand the major organization and initiatives they can support to strengthen Greater Seattle's innovation ecosystem. We are pleased to be partnering with University of Washington's Business School at Bothell again this year and to support their students to understand the innovation economy here", says Ottinger.
Iinnovate Leadership Network (pronounced "I innovate") is an advisory firm and leadership network helping companies succeed in today's innovation economy by operating like today's top performing companies. Iinnovate's services focus on helping companies speed innovation, scale organizations, and renew growth. Iinnovate was founded by Joe Ottinger a former management consultant with Harvard Business School professor John Kotter, tech executive with public and private technology companies, and author of books and articles on innovation and leadership. Joe cares deeply about transforming companies, communities, and lives through innovation.
The University of Washington Bothell is a rapidly developing UW campus just north of Seattle. Its School of Business focuses on top quality research, excellence in teaching, and community engagement. The School's undergraduate and MBA programs inspire business excellence by ensuring that current and future leaders have the skills needed to be successful in a constantly changing business world.


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The Phoenix Local Organizing Committee announced that the NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions and Partners, will host popular ancillary events at the 2017 Final Four in Downtown Phoenix and Glendale. The events range from a three-day music festival to a fan festival and open team practices. Most events are free and all are open to the public. Here is the lineup of ancillary events for the 2017 Final Four: Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One, NCAA March Madness Music Festival presented by AT&T, Capital One and Coca-Cola, the Final Four Dribble and Final Four Friday.
The FOUND:RE Phoenix, a one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel experience with every design detail inspired by local contemporary art, culture, fashion and music. is now open. The 105-room hotel welcomes guests and Valley residents to delve into the museum-worthy spaces as well as the creative programming woven throughout. The newly unveiled on-site restaurant, MATCH Cuisine & Cocktails, sizzles as Phoenix's newest culinary dining destination. An art and hotel concept unlike any other, FOUND:RE Phoenix sparks curiosity and brings the creative culture together. Each piece of art has been sourced from Arizona artists, supporting the local artists, economy and overall health of the community. Notable local artists whose work will be featured at FOUND:RE Phoenix include Diego Perez, Cheryle Marine, Niki Woehler and Kathy Taylor. For each of the guestrooms, on-site restaurant and public spaces, FOUND:RE has partnered with prolific design experts to create an industrial, raw aesthetic throughout. The guest rooms and suites offer an original blend of well-wrought design and welcoming gravitas; think concrete floors, exposed ceiling and floating beds. The hotel has also added unexpected amenities that include Bluetooth speakers playing various sounds based on the surface where they are placed, whimsical pre-set dial-in buttons on the guestroom phones and custom-designed room numbers by local artist Cheryle Marine. It is all instep with the hotel's ethos that each guest "find yourself," tapping into his or her inner artist.
This Thanksgiving leave the work to the talented and award-winning chefs of the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. The visionary culinary team has designed a menu with elevated classics and traditional offerings sure to entice every palate. Celebrate this holiday season in the idyllic atmosphere of Ko'Sin restaurant while enjoying stunning views of the nearby Sierra Estrella Mountain Range. Ko'Sin will offer a Traditional Four-Course Prix Fixe menu for both lunch and dinner on November 24 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entrée selections include: a quince braised short rib with smoked carrot and charred cipollini onions, roasted turkey served alongside sage stuffing, buttered root vegetable and thyme gravy, and a kale pappardelle made of Sonoran wheat, wild mushrooms, acorn squash and garnished with shaved pecorino. A Thanksgiving gathering would not be complete without an array of seasonal indulgences prepared meticulously by the resort's talented pastry team. Sweet and tempting offerings include a spiced pumpkin pie with a ginger snap tart shell or all shades of chocolate made from devil's food cake, decadent chocolate mousse and caramelized white chocolate. This four-course dinner is $69 for adults and $60 for seniors. Junior versions of the turkey dinner is available for $20 for ages 12 and younger and children ages four and under eat free from the holiday menu. Select entrée features will also be offered at the resort's Lobby Lounge.
Celebrate the holiday season at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, featuring holiday movies and festive food and beverage under a blanket of Sonoran stars. The movie and game nights join the growing family friendly holiday programming at the Sonoran Desert getaway. Fountain Terrace at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale will be transformed into a festive movie theater and holiday carnival with a game lawn, featuring bocce ball, ladder ball and other sporting games. Sparkling lights will adorn the lawn, and guests will enjoy strolling through an array of food and beverage stations. Options include "make your own" funnel cakes, salted and cinnamon-sugar dusted pretzel knots, giant s'mores cupcakes, freshly popped popcorn, classic movie candies, and other delicious treats and drinks. The event will run December 2, 9 and 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The holiday movie showings include: Polar Express on December 2, Home Alone on December 9 and Elf on December 16. The movie and lawn games are complimentary, and blankets will be provided to ensure a comfy and cozy time for all attendees. Snacks and beverages are available at an additional cost; reservations are not required. During this special Yuletide season, guests will enjoy exclusive holiday rates when celebrating with Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Book the Experience More package and receive a $100 credit for every two paid consecutive nights which to further enjoy the festivities. Guests who stay in December and book the Festive Family package will enjoy additional holiday-inspired inclusions during their stay.
Nestled on 316 scenic acres in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is offering the epitome of luxurious fall fun this season for adults and couples with its Come to Life Griffin Club Experience package. Couple that with four acres of shimmering pools and lazy river, a full-service spa, 36 holes of championship golf and six restaurants offering a festival of fall flavors. The Griffin Club Experience package includes deluxe accommodations with scenic views, access for two to its exclusive Griffin Club, a $50 resort credit per night and a late 3 p.m. checkout. Rates for this exclusive offer begin at $289 per night. This offer ends December 26.
Whether you're enjoying a weekend getaway or a longer escape, relax, reconnect and make the most of every moment at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Golf, spa or a special dinner? Choose your own special experience with the Choose Your Fall Fun Getaway offer which includes a $100 per room, per night resort credit. Fall Fun Getaway rates start from $289 and include a $100 daily resort credit. The offer is available for stays through the end of December 2016.
The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is celebrating Thanksgiving Eve on November 23 at 7 p.m. This annual celebration will feature Tito's inspired culinary creations and live entertainment by The Joe Costello Syndicate and DJ Jen Jones. A portion of the proceeds collected this evening will go to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance as part of Omni's Say Goodnight to Hunger program. Help support the community by bringing non-perishable food items.
Gobble gobble up these deals while they last. The Wigwam is offering Thanksgiving rates for guests that start at $149.25 per night and two different holiday feasts. Enjoy the splendor of Thanksgiving featuring carved meat stations, scrumptious side dishes, crisp salads and an amazing array of holiday desserts along with Live Piano Entertainment to enhance the experience. The Wigwam is hosting a Ballroom Buffet on November 24, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The price for the festive feast is $48 per adult; $20 per child ages 3-12, children 2 and under is complimentary. Or gather round the table with family and friends for a delicious 3 course menu of traditional Thanksgiving favorites and live piano entertainment at Litchfield's. The Wigwam is hosting a Ballroom Buffet on November 24, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Litchfield's. The price for the festive feast is $54 per adult; $20 per child ages 3-12, children 2 and under is complimentary. Reservations required.
The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has finished an extensive renovation of some of its suites. The $8.5 million renovation went toward renovating 544 of the resort's 584 two-room standard suites, which included tying in architectural elements with texture, color, scale and a Spanish-Mediterranean influence. The resort's restaurant at 11111 N. Seventh St. recently was named one of the most scenic dining spots in the country by OpenTable.
Celebrate Fall, Arizona Style! FireSky Resort & Spa is offering a fall package available through December 28. Revel in Relaxation by the Pool or Get a Head Start on Your Holiday Shopping FireSky Resort & Spa Offers the Ideal Location and Package for Both. This package includes a complimentary upgrade to a pool view room, a Westcor Shopping & Dining Guide and late check out at 1 p.m.
Whether you're enjoying a weekend getaway or a longer escape, relax, reconnect and make the most of every moment. Golf, spa or a special dinner? Choose your own special experience with the Choose Your Fall Fun Getaway offer at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, which includes a $100 per room, per night resort credit. Options for resort fun include 27 holes of golf at The Westin Kierland Golf Club, a host of rejuvenating spa and salon treatments at Agave, The Arizona Spa and dining at the Resort's 10 dining venues. And, just in time for holiday shopping, guests also can enjoy special resort discounts at adjacent upscale shopping and dining centers Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter. Fall Fun Getaway rates start from $289 and include a $100 daily resort credit. The offer is available for stays from November 19 until December 30.
The Wigwam is offering an "OH Canada Package" now through January 9, 2017. Using the promo code OHCANADA, Canadian guests can enjoy rooms starting from $129 per night (Sunday through Thursday) and from $159 per night for weekends. This deal also includes breakfast for 2 people with each paid night, plus a reduce resort fee of only $15 per night. Advanced reservations required and subject to availability. Must show proof of Canadian Citizenship/Residency at check in. The Wigwam is also offering a Stay More, Save More – The longer you stay the more you save. Thaw out with us in sunny Arizona. Get 30 percent off the Best Available rates when you stay 5 nights and 35 percent off the Best Available rates when you stay 7 nights.
Golf and fitness go hand-in-hand. Golf and scotch also go hand-in-hand. Now, the fitness, golf and scotch experts at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa are joining forces to create the perfect combination of all three with the new Fit Fore Scotch program. The one-of-a-kind half-day experience begins with the Resort's acclaimed Fore-Max program at Agave, the Arizona Spa. Fore-Max is an invigorating hour of fitness, which includes the fundamentals of stretching along with cardio exercises tailored to the individual's needs. Next, guests enjoy 9-holes of golf at The Westin Kierland Golf Club, a Troon-managed course designed by Scott Miller featuring 27 holes that form a complimentary collection of nines. Golfers can enjoy the luxury of golf carts with cooling misters– or to continue their unique experience, they can choose to golf on a Segway, GolfBoard or Golf Bike. The Fit Fore Scotch program concludes in the early evening with a private tasting of three Scotch whiskies at the Resort's renowned Scotch Library, where specially trained Scotch Ambassadors assist both aficionados and those new to Scotch as they learn about whisky and choose from a collection of more than 250 selections. As a memento of their Fit Fore Scotch experience, guests receive a divot tool, bag tag, Kierland logo baseball cap, and an etched scotch glass from The Scotch Library. They also will have the opportunity to return to Agave, The Arizona Spa within seven days to receive a complimentary 50-minute massage which they can use or give as a gift. The Fit Fore Scotch program is priced at $349 per person and will be available on select dates only. Upcoming dates are: November 18, December 16, January 20, February 17, and March 17.
Create new holiday family traditions this December with the return of Cookies with Claus at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Offered on three consecutive Saturdays in December – December 3, 10 and 17 – children will roll up their sleeves to create their own custom cookie creations, while listening to holiday storytelling, writing letters to Santa and mingling with Mrs. Claus. Cookies with Claus will kick off with children making custom Mason jar cookies, adding in delectable mix ins such as candy canes, chocolate, candies and more. Their cookies will then be whisked away to be baked, while the children enjoy a hot chocolate bar with all the toppings, storytelling with Mrs. Claus and writing letters to Santa. Each child will receive their completed cookie creations, as well as a takeaway cookie mix upon departure to bake later for Santa and his elves to enjoy on Christmas Eve. While the children enjoy festive activities, adults can indulge in a gourmet coffee bar with seasonal flavors, accompanied by snacks, as well as a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary. Cookies with Claus will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 10 and 17. The cost is $45 per child; children must be accompanied by an adult, and reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
Escape from it all this holiday season with the We-Ko-Pa Winter Getaway at We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. For just $139 a night, guests can enjoy a deluxe guest room, one $10 Casino slot play per room, per stay and a waived resort fee. This deal also includes a delicious breakfast for two at the Ahnala Mesquite Room, a free choice of appetizer and 30 percent off regular priced spa treatments at the Amethyst Spa. This offer is valid November 11 to January 2.
Dine on delicious fare this Thanksgiving at the Hotel Valley Ho in Downtown Scottsdale. Choose from a full buffet in Sands or an à la carte dinner at ZuZu. For a classic holiday feast, reserve your spot at the Valley Ho Thanksgiving Buffet, served at Sands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy an array of salads, roasted turkey, ham, stuffing, classic sides and house-made desserts. Savory dishes include Chilled Shrimp & Crab Claws, Slow Roasted Red Bird Farms Turkey with chorizo cornbread stuffing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon and pomegranate reduction, Bourbon Pecan Pie, and much more. The buffet is $59 per person or $19 for children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity, not including alcohol. For an à la carte experience, the ZuZu Thanksgiving Dinner will feature the restaurant's seasonal menu from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. along with delicious specials including Slow Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings and Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon sweet cream. Reservations for both dinners are recommended.
Christmas is coming to The Farm at South Mountain this year. There will be several free events, along with workshops and pop-ups throughout the property. Some of the festivities include storytelling lunch with Mrs. Claus, photos with Mr. Claus, and a free holiday flick on The Farm. Most importantly, starting December 1 through 23 on Tuesdays through Saturdays, there will be Christmas light displays at The Farm for everyone to enjoy. Head over at sundown until 9:00 p.m. to view their new light display featuring fun farm characters.
Didn't think you could go ice skating in the desert? Think again! For the seventh year in a row, close to 200,000 holiday revelers will descend upon CityScape Phoenix starting, November 25, to take part in the seven weeks of CitySkate, the Valley's largest and most popular real outdoor ice rink, presented by APS. Central Avenue is transformed into an ice skater's dream with a massive 36-foot holiday tree dramatically placed in the center of the rink along with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Bystanders watching over the rink from Patriots Park will enjoy a nightly snowfall at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Santa will make an appearance every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for photos from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. New this year, guests can expect experiential holiday décor placed throughout CityScape that is interactive and selfie-worthy, like massive lighted presents that you can walk through. Plus, ArtLink will have art installations and murals on display from local artists. Grab a cup of hot cocoa from the Hot Chocolate Bar at Patriots Park that will be operated by various Arizona nonprofits as a fundraising effort.
November brings a new array of concerts to The Nash including the "Special Engagement" of Randy Napoleon on November 8th who has been taking the jazz scene by storm with his nimble-finger style on the guitar. The month also includes several jazz film screenings including Duke Ellington short films as part of the Ellington-themed events for the 50th Anniversary of his Sacred Concerts and a film documenting guitarist Joshua Breakstone, Soft Hands: Jazz Ethereal. Several big bands will be hitting the stage as well, including the Tucson Jazz Institute's Essentially Ellington Band, as well as SCC and PVCC's Big Bands.
Las Noches de las Luminarias lights up the Desert Botanical Garden with thousands of hand-lit paper lanterns that line the garden's paths. Starting November 25 until December 31, the Garden will illuminate from 8,000 luminaria bags and thousands of twinkling lights. Live entertainment will be provided from different groups, including local artists and handbell ensembles. Guests can enjoy a warm cup of cider or cocoa while strolling the garden's expansive exhibits.
Celebrating 25 years, ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo is back, and it is bringing 3.8 million lights and 700 sparkling displays to transform the animal exhibits into the largest holiday lighting event in the Southwest. Activities include the showing of Polar Express in the zoo's 4-D theater, extended hours and a meet and greet with Jengo the Talking Giraffe and his pal Tortuga the Talking Galapagos Tortoise. ZooLights is available nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. starting November 23 and ending January 8.
The largest art market of its kind in Arizona, Mercado de las Artes returns to the Heard Museum this November 11 and 12 to offer an exclusive immersion into the world of Latino culture and art at the museum. SRP is the 15th annual event's Signature Sponsor. A multitude of works will be presented for show and sale, ranging from colorful colcha embroidery to beautiful retablos painted in natural pigments. The event will feature a wide selection of objects from different Hispanic and Latino traditions, including Santos, pottery, embroidery, furniture making, painting, printmaking, and silver and tinwork. Art will be available in every price range, with more than 50 artists and creators readily available to offer insights to visitors looking to start or grow their Latino art collections. At the Mercado, the Courtyard Café will offer a menu of festive and traditional foods. Inside the Museum Shop, Victoria Martino will be representing artist Agustin Torres Beltran (Nahuatl), who makes jewelry made from contemporary Mata Ortiz pottery shards and .950 Taxco, Mexico, silver. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, totally hand formed and comes with a story card for provenance. Meet author Albert Quihuis, who writes bilingual books for children, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heard's Books & More bookstore. Visitors will have the option of sitting down to a leisurely meal at the Café or ordering grab-and-go items in the courtyard while they browse. Admission to the Mercado is free with a suggested donation of $10, which includes museum admission. The museum is open the same hours as the Mercado, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plants, Petroglyphs, and Prehistoric fun to be had at the Pueblo Grande Museum. Discover some of the edible and medicinal plants of the southwest on an abbreviated walk along the trail at Pueblo Grande. This program will take place on Friday, November 11, 10 to 11 a.m. On Saturday, November 19, bring the whole family for a short one mile Hohokam petroglyph discovery hike at South Mountain for an easy but also petroglyph rich hiking experience. An experienced Museum guide will lead participants on a quick one-mile, one-hour interpretive hike, perfect for all ages and busy schedules. This program will take place in the morning for 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year! On Saturday, December 3 and the following Saturday, December 10, the Promenade will spread Christmas cheer by giving children the opportunity to take photos with Santa Claus. Photos are free and will include a keepsake 4x6 print. In addition, there will be a free "make and take an ornament" activity for kids and a food drive that will benefit the Harvest Compassion Center. The Harvest Compassion Center is collecting hygiene items, canned fruit, canned mixed vegetables, boxed meals, boxed crackers, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned juice and baby items (diapers and wipes). This event will take place December 3 and 10, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in front Nordstrom Rack and Michael's.
The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale returns for an eighth year this November with artist studio tours on the 4, 5 and 6 of the month. The tours will happen daily over the three days from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Sherwood Heights neighborhood located between Thomas Road and Oak Street on the north and south borders and 54th Street and 60th Street on the east and west sides of the neighborhood. The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale kick off the holiday shopping season with special works of art available for sale that make excellent gifts. 25 local artists in six different home studios will be showcased during this art sale and free, self-guided tour. Attendees are encouraged to start at any of the six studios listed below and enjoy the experience as a walking, driving or biking tour.
Southern California favorite Tavern+Bowl will make its Arizona debut in March with a new location at Westgate Entertainment District. Westgate has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years, and now, with the addition of Tavern+Bowl and Good Bad Ugly (GBU) Brewing Co. – the city's first microbrewery – Westgate will be adding yet another exciting, new element to the West Valley's premier entertainment and dining destination. With four California locations throughout San Diego County and Orange County, Tavern+Bowl redefines the traditional bowling experience for today's lifestyle. Featuring premier lanes, prime spirits, choice brewing, and gourmet dishes from their scratch kitchen, Tavern+Bowl appeals to every demographic with its unparalleled versatility, providing the perfect locale for birthday parties, mixers, corporate events, holiday parties and other social occasions. Located adjacent to Yard House and just steps away from the newly opened Bar Louie, construction on the 18,243 square-foot space is slated to begin this month, with an anticipated opening in March. Tavern+Bowl will feature 12 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, an on-site microbrewery featuring their proprietary GBU beer, a full restaurant, billiards tables, shuffleboard, a large outdoor patio overlooking Fountain Park, and an indoor/outdoor bar with roll-up garage doors.
Experience the essence of autumn at the Agave, the Westin Kierland's new seasonal treatment. The Essence of Autumn Facial, guests will be surrounded by sounds of birdsong and a breeze rustling through trees, they will be enveloped in the faint scent of spicy cinnamon and clove and will be able to watch a vibrant video canopy of red and gold leaves projected on the ceiling overhead all while enjoying a relaxing facial. The Facial includes a gentle cleanse and exfoliation. Once radiantly clean, the treatment's signature Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque by Eminence is followed by a massage of the face, neck and shoulders. Before beginning their facial experience, guests are treated to Agave Spa's Pumpkin Spice Smoothie or should they choose a cocktail following their treatment, the Spa will offer a complimentary Apple Cider Mimosa. The Essence of Autumn Facial is priced from $159 and will only be available until November 27.
What's the best way to enjoy Spiced Pumpkin? Not in a Latte, on your feet. In November the VH Spa at the Hotel Valley Ho is offering a Spiced Pumpkin Pedicure. Pumpkin has long been known to oxygenate and bring out a healthy glow to skin. Add in spices for increased circulation and your toes will be warm and oh so cozy. Finish with a plethora of rich color options from Morgan Taylor. Variety is, after all, the spice of life.
The new spa offerings at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia are sure to delight. Beginning this November guests can enjoy two very special treatments; the Holiday Glow Facial with neck and décolleté treatment and the Spiced Sugar Plum Body Scrub. The decadent facial will firm, hydrate, and resurface the face, as well as, the delicate neck and décolleté area. Experience a gentle resurfacing with a glycolic exfoliate, lift and tighten with the antioxidant vitamin c mask and polish the décolleté with a papaya enzyme treatment. This is the perfect treatment to help you glow for all your holiday festivities. The body scrub boasts a subtle fruit aroma of Italian plums combined with the warmth of Caribbean spices for gentle exfoliation and a toning, skin softening body masque that is full of Antioxidants and minerals- cell regeneration made delicious. Both treatments start at 50-minutes for $159.
Forget pumpkin spice beverages, cocktail lovers Valley wide know that the fall doesn't kick off until Windsor rolls out its seasonal cocktail menu, brimming with the bold, hearty flavors of autumn. Windsor is serving up four all-new handcrafted seasonal cocktails. Known simply as Cocktail No. 36, 40, 77 and 83, each drink has been custom designed by Brent Karlicek, the Beverage Director for Windsor's parent company Upward Projects. The cocktails are only available for a limited time so hurry in.
A new dining option is headed to City Scape this December. Chico Malo is a new Mexican eatery. This restaurant will offer a fast casual setup during lunch hours and transform into a sit down dinner service with a separate menu.
T. Cook's has not only rediscovered its Mediterranean roots since Executive Chef Todd Allison took helm of the kitchen just over a year ago, but this fall, the menu dives deeper into the region's traditional cooking methods and artful preparations. Chef Todd has quickly made a name for himself in the Valley culinary scene after reviving the iconic restaurant's heritage as well as garnering significant acclaim for his seafood, most notably the Branzino and John Dory dishes. His fall menu, just as sure to impress, honors the Mediterranean principles of simple, uncomplicated dishes and seasonal ingredients. Some T. Cook's standout items on the new fall menu include Pan Roasted Branzino with shishito peppers, stewed tomato, fingerling potatoes and Kalamata olive aioli; Grilled Venison Loin with roasted Sonoma apples, parsnip puree, Brussel sprouts and 25-year old balsamic gastrique; and, a personal favorite of Chef Todd is the New Zealand John Dory with baby fennel, Cipollini onion, sunchoke, potato, aged sherry.
What better way to celebrate beer than with a ball? The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild's Brewers Ball offers a rare opportunity for Arizona's beer producers, business owners and others who support the state's craft-brewing industry to step back in time for a formal affair that supports local craft beer and offers a unique experience. It will be a night to remember. You are cordially invited to don your best cocktail attire and relive the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s in this intimate, Great Gatsby-inspired affair set for 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 18 in the iconic Gold Room of the Arizona Biltmore. Clink glasses with industry insiders and enjoy an expansive, multi-course chef station dinner courtesy of the Biltmore's award-winning Executive Chef, Stephen Strickland. Guests can enjoy starters such as Roasted Pumpkin + Sweet Potato Bisque paired with a recommended award winning and nationally recognized Arizona craft beers, and main course options including Balsamic Beer-Braised Beef Short Rib and Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with additional beer pairing recommendations, among others.
Square One Concepts continues to grow this Fall with the expansion of Wasted Grain and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers coming to Gilbert this November. Wasted Grain delivers a fun and sophisticated bar and restaurant experience to the central location on Mill Avenue just south of 5th Street, and on Congress Street in downtown Tucson, both former locations of World of Beer. The soon-to-be Prohibition-themed venue also offers outdoor seating, lunch and dinner and a limited late-night menu seven days a week. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. featuring $5 shared plates and $5 drink specials. Wasted Grain Tempe & Wasted Grain Tucson hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday through Sunday.
In November the 'Neighborhood Burger Joint,' Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, will provide casual and friendly atmosphere to families and avid sports fanatics alike on Higley Road in Gilbert. The trademark of Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is its award-winning hand-formed, half-pound burgers of never frozen ground chuck with a vast variety of versions (Juicy Lucy, Pittsburger, Steakhouse Truffle, among many others), and readily customizable burgers with toppings to suit a patron's taste. The large collection of beers keeps the brew offerings an ongoing adventure. And, with five options for "MMMac & Cheese;" popular sides such as tater tots and sweet tots; four varieties of sliders; a salad selection, and more, it's
It's no secret that the Wrigley Mansion hides one of the world's finest wine selections in its walls, with over 96,000 bottles of wine poured a year, but the historic one-time home of one of gum's biggest names is about to up its game even further with the launch of Jamie's Wine Bar. The small, intimate addition to Wrigley's sprawling grounds is set to open this November, granting Wrigley Mansion members and guests access to up to 25 premium by-the-glass wine offerings in addition to the 850 fine wines already available by the bottle at Geordie's Steak. A tribute to Jamie Hormel, who purchased and preserved the mansion in 1992 alongside late husband, Geordie, Jamie's Wine Bar came about when Jamie and her nephew, Michael, developed an interest in fine wine and wanted to create a special place for guests to enjoy rare and eclectic wine offerings not found anywhere else on property. The idea behind the name of the new bar concept came from the youngest Hormel daughter, Gillian, who wanted to create a space where Jamie and Geordie (the namesake of Geordie's Steak) could live on indefinitely together under the same roof. Guests can take in all that Jamie's Wine Bar has to offer starting Tuesday, November 1, when the destination officially opened its doors to Wrigley members and newcomers alike.
Hotel Valley Ho has a new way to enjoy delicious brews, chef stations and dramatic views with the new Rooftop Beer Garden series. Held on the eighth-floor Sky Line Rooftop overlooking Camelback Mountain, each event will feature a different theme designed to pair perfectly with the featured brewery. At the first event on Thursday, November 17, tailgating is elevated to the next level with a broadcast of the Panthers-Saints game and DJ entertainment during commercials and halftime. Visit the tasting station to explore beers from local SunUp Brewing Co., and enjoy all the featured pours throughout the evening. Grab a seat at one of the communal tables and graze at your leisure from the delicious chef stations. Football fare crafted by the hotel's signature restaurant ZuZu includes Lobster Corndogs, Bratwurst, Skewered-Bacon-Wrapped Top Sirloin and more. Rooftop Beer Garden: Tailgate Edition kicks off at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Brews from SunUp are included in the price, and separately a full bar will be available.
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The Arizona Fall League's 11th annual Fall Stars Game presented by Bowman Baseball Cards will be played at 5:08 p.m. AZ this Saturday, November 5 at Surprise Stadium. Scouting and farm directors from every Major League organization, in consultation with Arizona Fall League Director Steve Cobb and his baseball personnel staff, selected the players for the annual showcase that pits top prospects from the Fall League's East Division and West Division clubs. Each major-league organization is offered the opportunity to be represented by at least one player. The East Division roster fields players from the Mesa Solar Sox (Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Indians Marlins), Salt River Rafters (Braves, Brewers, D-backs, Rockies, Tigers) and defending champion Scottsdale Scorpions (Angels, Giants, Mets, Phillies, Yankees). The West Division roster is stocked by the Glendale Desert Dogs (Astros, Cardinals, Dodgers, Nationals, White Sox), Peoria Javelinas (Orioles, Padres, Mariners, Rays, Reds), and Surprise Saguaros (Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, Royals, Twins).Managers Ryan Christenson (Athletics) of the East Division-leading Mesa Solar Sox and Jared Sandberg (Rays) of the West Division pacesetting Peoria Javelinas and their respective coaching staffs earned the right to manage Saturday's Fall Stars Game by having their clubs in first place through the end of play last Saturday. Fifteen of this year's Fall Stars are ranked on MLB.com's current Top 100 Prospects List — 5 infielders, 7 outfielders and 3 pitchers. The rosters also include 10 first-round draft choices and seven players who participated in the 2016 Futures Game during All-Star Game weekend.
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A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer
Yuh Min Chen, Reury P. Perng, Kuang Y. Yang, Wei C. Lin, Hsiao W. Wu, Jacqueline M. Liu, Chun M. Tsai, Jacqueline Whang-Peng
A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin (TIEP) chemotherapy was conducted in patients with chemonaive inoperable non- small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to assess response and toxicity. From October 1997 to August 1998, 19 patients were treated. The treatment schema included tamoxifen 60 mg twice daily by mouth on days 1 to 3, ifosfamide 3 g/m2 intravenous infusion (IV) 60 minutes with mesna on day 2, epirubicin 50 mg/m2 IV bolus on day 2, and cisplatin 60 mg/m2 IV 60 minutes on day 2 every 4 weeks for up to six cycles. All patients were evaluable for response and toxicity. The major toxicity was myelosuppression; grade 3 or 4 leukopenia or neutropenia occurred in 14 of 19 (73.7%) patients during treatment, and 6 patients (31.6%) experienced fever in association with the neutropenia; no toxic deaths occurred. Grade 3 anemia occurred in six patients (31.6%) during the treatment. Grade 3 or 4 nausea/vomiting occurred in only one patient. Toxicities other than neutropenia and anemia were minimal. After two cycles of treatment, 9 of 19 patients attained a partial response (47.4%, 95% confidence interval 24.9%-69.9%) in this study. The median time to disease progression was 6 months and median survival time was 12 months. We conclude that TIEP is an active combination regimen with an acceptable toxicity profile in Chinese patients with inoperable NSCLC.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials
Epirubicin
Combination Drug Therapy
Neutropenia
Intravenous Infusions
Leukopenia
Non-small-cell lung cancer
Chen, Y. M., Perng, R. P., Yang, K. Y., Lin, W. C., Wu, H. W., Liu, J. M., ... Whang-Peng, J. (2000). A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer. American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials, 23(1), 13-17. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000421-200002000-00003
A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer. / Chen, Yuh Min; Perng, Reury P.; Yang, Kuang Y.; Lin, Wei C.; Wu, Hsiao W.; Liu, Jacqueline M.; Tsai, Chun M.; Whang-Peng, Jacqueline.
In: American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials, Vol. 23, No. 1, 01.02.2000, p. 13-17.
Chen, YM, Perng, RP, Yang, KY, Lin, WC, Wu, HW, Liu, JM, Tsai, CM & Whang-Peng, J 2000, 'A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer', American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 13-17. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000421-200002000-00003
Chen YM, Perng RP, Yang KY, Lin WC, Wu HW, Liu JM et al. A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer. American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials. 2000 Feb 1;23(1):13-17. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000421-200002000-00003
Chen, Yuh Min ; Perng, Reury P. ; Yang, Kuang Y. ; Lin, Wei C. ; Wu, Hsiao W. ; Liu, Jacqueline M. ; Tsai, Chun M. ; Whang-Peng, Jacqueline. / A phase II trial of tamoxifen, ifosfamide, epirubicin, and cisplatin combination chemotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer. In: American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials. 2000 ; Vol. 23, No. 1. pp. 13-17.
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Jack Templar and the Last Battle by Jeff Gunhus
In the last book of the Jack Templar series, Jack and his friends race to stop Ren Lucre before he launches this Creach army against humankind. But the Lord of the Lesser Creach and the Lord of the Zombies hold the last two Jerusalem Stones Jack needs to have any chance of success. To make matters worse, the Oracle predicts that one of their group will die in the upcoming fight, and Jack discovers betrayal among those he trusts most.
Even so, Jack must find the courage to lead his friends into battle. Either they collect the Stones in time to defeat Ren Lucre or die trying. It's "Do your duty, come what may" no matter the cost. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Before the witch could move, a shadow crashed through the hole in the collapsed roof, snarling and growling. Simultaneously, the cottage door flew open, nearly ripping from its hinges, and something ran into the room moving faster than I could track it. A second later, a person flew in from a side window, landing on the floor with a grunt, rolling and then popping up into a fighting stance.
This last addition was Will, sword pulled, ready for a fight. The other two took me a second because my mind still wasn't used to their appearance. Daniel had dropped in from the roof, but he was in his werewolf form. Up on his hind legs, he clawed the air in front of him, lines of saliva dripping from his long snout. The shadow that had rushed in from the door was Eva. She stood near the fire, but even in the glow of the flames, her skin appeared pure white, almost translucent. Her posture was perfect, her back slightly arched. Chin out, she stared down the witch as if challenging her to one-on-one combat.
"What took you guys so long?" I asked.
"Oh, I don't know. You sneaking out without telling anyone. And then trying to cover your tracks," Will said. "You're a real bonehead. You know that, right?"
"He knows," Eva said. "Everyone knows."
"Thanks," I said. "I kind of liked it better when it was just me and Bella."
"Really, looked to me like she was about to let you have it. If you want, we could just leave and –"
"Enough," the witch yelled, sending the flames higher in the fireplace. "This changes nothing. You think you are any match for me?"
"I don't know," Eva said. "You're looking pretty beat up to me. I feel like I might be able to get a little payback for last time."
Daniel snarled, chomping the air with his teeth in agreement. The last time we'd had a run-in with Bella of the Woods, she'd easily mopped the floor with Eva and Daniel. I wondered if her ragged appearance meant she was less powerful now – or just more desperate and dangerous.
"We don't have to do this," I said. "We all want the same thing."
"That's where you're wrong, Templar," the witch said. "You want to save your friends. Save your father. Save the world by stopping Ren Lucre's mad plan to start an open war against humans all over the world. All I want is to have my son back."
I lowered my sword, hoping to buy more time. "You can't get him back," I said softly. "I think you must know that by now, even if you don't want to admit it. Look at all of your attempts," I said, pointing to the stack of Talib heads against the wall. They all stared, wide-eyed, their mouths opening and closing like fish out of water gasping for air. "That's not your son. Not really. And you know it never will be."
The witch hunched over slowly as if each word I said made her chest ache more. I decided to make my final appeal.
"I said this to you last time I was here. If you can't bring your son back, at least let me take my best shot at avenging his death. Let me have the Jerusalem Stone back so I can continue my quest to defeat Ren Lucre once and for all."
The witch's head twitched to the side as if she heard a new noise. Her lips curled into a cruel grin. "Sorry, Jack. That's not what I had in mind."
With a high-pitched scream, she pointed her hands at Eva and Daniel. The two of them blew backward as if a battering ram had run into them. That instant, Will was on the move. He was in the air as the witch turned to him, but he'd been just fast enough. He landed both feet on the witch's chest, kicking her backward.
The dozens of Talib heads opened their mouths, and their screams joined the witch's. I lunged forward, ducking as she spun around, the hand with the Jerusalem Stone stretched out toward me. I felt a surge of energy pass over my head like a solid thing. No doubt, if I hadn't ducked, it would have taken my head clean off my shoulders.
I rolled onto the ground and used my momentum to crash into the witch's legs. It wasn't the most graceful move, but it worked. The witch tumbled over, her hand with the Jerusalem Stone smashing into the stone hearth. The Stone rolled out of her hand and into the fireplace.
"Bella, don't!" I yelled.
Too late.
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Jeff Gunhus is the USA TODAY bestselling author of thriller and horror novels for adults and the middle grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year-old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His books for adults have reached the Top 30 on Amazon, have been recognized as Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalists and reached the USA TODAY bestseller list.
After his experience with his son, he is passionate about helping parents reach young reluctant readers and is active in child literacy issues. As a father of five, he leads an active life in Maryland with his wife Nicole by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel or on JeffGunhus.com.
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Jack Templar and the Lord of the Demons (The Templar Chronicles #5).
With two of the Jerusalem Stones in hand, Jack and his friends must race the clock to find the remaining Stones as Ren Lucre's Creach forces gather strength. With two of their group now with Creach blood flowing in their veins, the team will be tested as never before. They must unite together if they have any hope of surviving their journey to the Underworld and their battle with the vicious Lord of the Demons. The fate of the entire world hangs in the balance.
Jeff Gunhus is the author of the Amazon bestselling supernatural thriller, Night Chill, and the Middle Grade/YA series, The Templar Chronicles. The first book of the series, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His book Reaching Your Reluctant Reader has helped hundreds of parents create avid readers. Killer Within is his second novel for adults. As a father of five, he and his wife Nicole spend most of their time chasing kids and taking advantage of living in the great state of Maryland. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel. If you see him there, sit down and have a cup of coffee with him. You just might end up in his next novel.
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Jack Templar and the Lord of the Vampires
Jack is back.
After his adventures at the Monster Hunter Academy (which included fighting a goblin army, befriending an ancient werewolf, and battling two fire breathing dragons), Jack Templar was hoping for a rest. No such luck.
In Book #3 of the Jack Templar Monster Hunter series, Jack embarks on a quest to track down and acquire the first of the five mythical Jerusalem Stones, an ancient power found by his ancestors the Templar Knights. Only the reunited Stones can stop Ren Lucre, the Dark Lord who holds Jack's father hostage and prepares for an all-out war against an unsuspecting human world. But each Stone is held by a different Creach Lord and recovering them will not be easy. Jack and his friends begin their quest by seeking out one of the most powerful and dangerous keepers of the Stones, the Lord of the Vampires. The fate of the world rests on Jack's shoulders and he will be tested like never before. But true monster hunters always do their duty…come what may.
Jack Templar and the Lord of the Vampires.
Jack Templar and the Monster Hunter Academy (Book 2)
After barely surviving the onslaught of monsters that tried to kill him the day before his fourteenth birthday, Jack Templar leaves his hometown on a quest to rescue his father and discover the truth about his past. Joined by his friends Will and T-Rex, and led by Eva, the mysterious one-handed monster hunter, Jack sets out for the Monster Hunter Academy where he hopes to find answers to his questions. Little does he suspect that the Academy is filled with dangers of its own, many of them more terrifying than anything he's faced so far.
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Orphan Jack Templar has no memory of his parents and only the smallest details from his Aunt Sophie about how they died. The day before Jack's fourteenth birthday, things start to change for him. At first it's great: A sudden new strength helps him defend his nose-picking friend "T-Rex" from the school bully, and even his crush, Cindy Adams, takes notice. But then a mysterious girl named Eva arrives and tells him two facts that will change his life forever. First, that he's the descendent of a long line of monster hunters and he's destined to be in the family business. Second, that there's a truce between man and monster that children are off-limits…until their fourteenth birthday! Jack has only one day before hundreds of monsters will descend on his little town of Sunnyvale and try to kill him.
As if that weren't enough, things get even more complicated when Jack discovers that the Lord of the Creach (as the monsters are collectively known) holds a personal grudge against him and will do anything to see that Jack has a slow and painful death. To stay alive and save his friends, Jack will have to battle werewolves, vampires, harpies, trolls, zombies and more. But perhaps the most dangerous thing he must face is the truth about his past. Why do the other hunters call him the last Templar? Why do they whisper that he may be the "One?" Why do the monsters want him dead so badly? Even as these questions plague him, he quickly discovers survival is his new full-time job and that in the world of monster hunters, nothing is really what it seems.
Jack Templar Monster Hunter was chosen as a Book of the Year Finalist by Foreword Reviews.
Jeff Gunhus grew up in Cyprus, Greece, and Saudi Arabia where there was a distinct lack of television. He quickly found books were the gateway to incredible adventures, fascinating characters and unbelievable discoveries. Now, with five children of his own (all who watch too much television, in his opinion), he has enjoyed revisiting his old books and reliving those adventures all over again.
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