Monthly Archives: August 2014

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My friend said they had good pancakes but they only have them on Sundays. Will definitely have to try their other items another time. In addition to the Pancakes we also had the Eggs Benedict, Granola & Yogurt, Coffee and also an order of Beignets. Everything was really good though a bit on the more expensive side – our breakfast for 4 with a latte and a regular coffee came to about $55.

Not sure why but I was expecting there to be a little wait but we got our table immediately. Service was quite prompt and very courteous.

Though a bit out-of-the-way for me, I am definitely going to try to try this place a few more times sooner rather than wait.

– manzoor

"mad dog" pancakes Eggs Benedict granola & yogurt Beignets

In the News – Aug 24th, ’14

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In recent weeks we have had the missing Malaysian Airlines airplane, the conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, Gaza that took over the news media (deservedly) but they all fell off the radar (or so it seems to me) without any of them really coming to a real resolution. There is this notion that we all need closure. But apparently we were, are, OK without such closure for these issues.

I want to try to follow, at least for the next few weeks, Headlines and how or when the stop being in the headlines.

  • Today – Aug 17th, ’14
    • [US] CA Earthquake
    • [Int’l] ISIS
    • [Int’l] Russia Sends “aide” into Ukraine
  • Last Week – Aug 17th, ’14
    • [US] Missouri Police Shooting
    • [Int’l]
  • Last Month – July 13th, ’14
    • [US]
    • [Int’l]
  • Last Year – Aug 18th, ’13
    • [US]
    • [Int’l]

– manzoor

High Mileage Automobiles

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Sure – the term “High Mileage” is relative – but I am thinking in terms of cars that are on the roads today in my area. Most of them, I believe, get somewhere between 14 and low 20s mpg. High Mileage in this respect would be something in the range of high 40 mpg or above.

Of course, if we move our criteria from conventional cars to hybrids and pure electric (or other alternative) power than the mileage becomes irrelevant.

– manzoor

  • Elio Motors
  • Tesla

In the News – Aug 17th, ’14

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In recent weeks we have had the missing Malaysian Airlines airplane, the conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, Gaza that took over the news media (deservedly) but they all fell off the radar (or so it seems to me) without any of them really coming to a real resolution. There is this notion that we all need closure. But apparently we were, are, OK without such closure for these issues.

I want to try to follow, at least for the next few weeks, Headlines and how or when the stop being in the headlines.

  • Today – Aug 17th, ’14
    • [US] Missouri Police Shooting
    • [Int’l]
  • Last Week – Aug 10th, ’14
    • [US] Missouri Police Shooting
    • [Int’l]
  • Last Month – July 13th, ’14
    • [US]
    • [Int’l]
  • Last Year – Aug 18th, ’13
    • [US]
    • [Int’l]

– manzoor