by bryan | Jan 31, 2011 | Light Rail Business, News & Information, Restaurant
by Lynlee Smith There is no need for a passport to taste the truly flavorful Greek cuisine of My Big Fat Greek Restaurant. Located in Tempe, it’s a delicious choice if you want to dine in both large and small groups. The menu offers a range of Greek specialties including fantastic appetizers such as Tzatziki and hummus dips. Both are great to share with others. A popular choice in this restaurant, which adds excitement to the evening, is the Saganaki a flaming cheese lit on fire tableside. Main courses are of reasonable price and range from tender and flavorful gyros and extra ordinary pizzas to traditional pasta dishes. A popular and healthy choice by many is the Souvlaki dishes. A choice of chicken, pork, angus beef, shrimp or lamb served with roasted lemon potatoes, sautéed vegetables and rice. The beer and wines menu features multiple Greek choices of liquor as well as their traditional liquor of preference Ouzo. The venue can cater to the larger groups in their heated outdoor area with prompt, excellent customer service. The live ethnic, modern music and exquisite Mediterranean cuisine gives this restaurant a relaxed environment filled with flavor. This restaurant is a great place to spend an evening with friends, family or date night. My Big Fat Geek offers a catering service. For that special occasion of a Greek celebration to drop your dinner plates and dress like the Greek gods. This is a must visit restaurant and is conveniently located just off the light rail on Mill...
by bryan | Jan 29, 2011 | News & Information
Tips for Conducting Video Interviews By Stephen Schweickart RISMEDIA, January 29, 2011—Whether you’re in real estate, tourism, marketing, or even fund raising, your video camera can become a powerful tool for recording interviews of all kinds. From testimonials and product reviews to endorsements and instructions, interviews can be highly effective for getting the job done. Here are a few tips to make conducting interviews easier. Begin by putting the interviewee at ease. Let them know your questions well in advance, and allow them time to practice giving clear, concise answers. Remind them if mistakes are made, you can simply ask the question again. Next, save time and tighten the focus by having them be the only one on camera. Ask your questions in a way that the listener will know what the question was by the way it was answered. For example, if you ask them what they liked most about the Grand Canyon, they would begin their answer by saying: “What we liked most about the Grand Canyon was…” That way, there’s no need for you, or your question, to be part of the presentation. When you begin recording, have them look slightly off camera—as though they are looking at you as you are seated to the immediate right or left of the camera—much like you see on television news interviews. Do not have them look into, or even glance at the camera, during recording. Also, remember the so-called Rule of Thirds. Mentally divide the viewfinder evenly into nine equal squares—using two horizontal and two vertical lines. Then, position the eyes of the interviewee at or near where...
by bryan | Jan 15, 2011 | light rail corridor, light rail expansion, News & Information
West Mesa’s assortment of boarded-up fast-food restaurants, an abandoned supermarket, run-down motels and unattractive trailer parks didn’t exactly impress a woman from Ohio riding the Metro light rail for the first time during the holidays. “She really liked Tempe, going over the bridge. She wanted to get back to Mill Avenue” for lunch, said Jim McPherson, a Phoenix historic preservationist, when asked about his mother Bea’s reaction to Mesa’s gateway along the light-rail line. “They really should start looking at what people see on both sides,” he said. “It’s a no-man’s land. You need a little more there for synergy.” Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2011/01/14/20110114mesa-light-rail-plan.html#ixzz1B9w0Gdyj by Jim Walsh – Jan. 15, 2011 The Arizona...
by bryan | Jan 7, 2011 | Light Rail Business, News & Information
ATRINEA HEALTH Description Atrinea Health provides total care service – the trust, confidence and range of family doctor attention, with added security and peace of mind – knowing when an unexpected medical concern arises, urgent care is available under the same familiar roof, without the need of an appointment. Focus is on the whole person, where the care provided is patient-centered in a medical home. Individual’s health needs and concerns are attended to compassionately, and life-long health management goals are discussed and implemented. Atrinea Health emphasizes preventive health management – encouraging its patients to take control over social habits and personal health issues. Guided with continuous awareness, consultations and disease-specific early testing, patients are ushered into higher qualities of healthy living. Innovation is a leading facet of its service culture – state-of-the-art systems, electronic medical recording and methods are incorporated into every step the patient takes through their visits. Precise, efficient care is consistently provided. Atrinea Health is forward thinking. Fundamentally different approaches to traditional care services and procedures are thoughtfully used and continually re-examined to maximize physician efficiency and minimize patient wait-time. Facilities are easy to find, with ample parking and within community-friendly locations, open 7 days a week. Atrinea Health, your Medical Home for Primary and Urgent Care. CONTACT: Lou Bruno Atrinea Health lbruno@atrineahealth.com 505.660.5971 Cell Atrinea Health is located at Dobson and Main St. in Mesa, AZ, at the Sycamore...
by bryan | Jan 7, 2011 | Light Rail Business, light rail corridor, News & Information
Atrinea Health Opens November 18th in Mesa, Arizona Atrinea Health, a combined Family Practice and Urgent Care medical facility opened its doors to see patients November 18th. Located on the corner of Dobson and Main in West Mesa, this Atrinea Health is a showcase clinic designed not only to provide quality, affordable and convenient health care services to the community of Mesa, but also to sell the brand’s franchise opportunity – nationally. Atrinea Health was developed, registered and licensed over the past 3 years. At the core of this venture, acknowledging all the strains and pressures on today’s Health Care system, is to be a significant part of fixes necessary to save Primary Care in America. This new, state of the art medical facility is open 7 days a week and provides patients the trust and assurance of a family doctor, and the extra convenience and security when needed, of an urgent care center. Arizona, and the City of Mesa in particular, were chosen for several reasons, but most paramount was the apparent underserved status in primary care in this immediate area of Mesa. Atrinea Health, LLC is a corporation solely owned by Dr. Philip D. Briggs, a New Mexico native resident. Philip is a Family Practice physician with over 30 years primary care, policy and entrepreneurial experience, and currently owns 7 practices in the Northern New Mexico region. The Atrinea Health, LLC is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM Atrinea Health 7601 Jefferson Blvd. suite 340 NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 1.877.299.5788 www.atrineahealthfranchise.com www.atrineahealth.com Atrinea Health is located on light rail at the corner of Dobson and Main St in Mesa. CONTACT: Lou Bruno Atrinea Health...
by bryan | Jan 7, 2011 | ASU, News & Information, Schools
By LynLee Smith For ASU women’s waterpolo team, seven isn’t just a number used for good luck. For them, it’s the number of countries represented on the team. This year the Sun Devils show representation from South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. When asked about playing in a foreign country with a diverse group of athletes, senior attacker Candice Phillippe said, “All the locations of our homes make us different and unique, but it’s our love for waterpolo that brings us together,” Coming from Berlin, Germany Junior Mariam Salloum participated in the European Championships in Zareb, Croatia through August 2010. She recorded two goals and three assists and started in all four games for Germany. Salloum lead the Sun Devils in 2010 with 27 assists and third on the team with 50 points netting 23 goals. Both Senior Sarah Harris and Junior Kelsey White made a big splash for South Africa over summer competing in World League in Greece and France. Harris, a super star in her first season for the Sun Devils, finished with 38 goals, 30 steals and recorded 14 assists. She was named MPSF newcomer of the week, All MPSF and All American Honourable Mention. Captain of her South African side Harris says, “Playing internationally this summer was a great experience, it taught me so much about teamwork and developed my leadership skills.” White stepped up her game from her freshman year and played an outstanding season for the Sun Devils last year, recording 46 points and 30 steals scoring multiple goals for the sun devils throughout the season. She was named most...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | light rail corridor, News & Information, San Francisco MUNI SFMTA
Muni “Trivia” The steepest grades of Muni routes are: Cable Car: 21% for Powell-Hyde line on Hyde between Bay and Francisco. Streetcar: 9% for J-Church on private right-of-way in Dolores Park. The approximate one-way length of various Muni routes are: The longest cable car route is the Powell-Hyde at 2.1 miles. The longest streetcar line is the M Oceanview at 9.0 miles. Information courtesy of SFMTA:...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | News & Information, San Jose VTA Light Rail
VTA’s 42.2-mile light rail line is one of the longest to be built in the U.S. in 50 years. Service started on the line in December 1987. The initial nine-mile segment from Santa Clara through downtown San Jose was completed in June 1988. Service to the Tamien Station (Alma Avenue), two miles south of downtown, began in August 1990. The entire 20.8-mile line was completed in April 1991. In December 1999, VTA opened the 7.6-mile Tasman West line, connecting Mountain View with existing Light Rail service. The Tasman East Extension followed in two phases. Phase I, Baypointe Transfer Station to I-880/Milpitas Station, was completed in May 2001. Phase II, I-880/Milpitas Station to Hostetter Station, was completed in June 2004, in conjunction with the Capitol Light Rail Extension south of Hostetter to Alum Rock Station. The Vasona Extension from Downtown San Jose to Winchester Transit Center opened October 1, 2005. Hours of Operation: VTA Light Rail service is offered seven-days a week, 365 days a year. Light Rail operates on 15, 30 and 60 minute frequencies depending on time of day from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on the Alum Rock–Santa Teresa Line and 5 a.m. to 12 midnight on the Mountain View–Winchester Line. For a complete listing of service hours and frequency, check current schedules. Fares: A valid ticket is required to ride VTA’s Light Rail system. Ticket vending machines are located at each station. Fare inspectors may ask to see a valid ticket or pass. Connections: Light rail service connects with VTA buses at all stations. Light rail also connects with Caltrain at the Tamien and Downtown Mountain...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | Denver RTD, News & Information
Whether you’re heading downtown for work or school, shopping or dining in LoDo, hitting the ballgame, or enjoying a night on the town, RTD light rail is going your way. RTD light rail offers over 36 convenient stations on several lines to get you anywhere you want to go. The Light Rail system provides fast (up to 55 mph) and reliable transportation through central, southwest and southeast metro areas (see map). You can leave your car at home or park it at one of nearly 20 light rail stations with park-n-Ride lots. Then, just hop on board to get to your destination or make connections to other RTD services, such as call-n-Rides or bus routes. Best of all, you’ll save money over driving while enjoying a commute free of stress, traffic jams and bad weather. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll find that light rail really is the fast, comfortable and convenient way to get around. Some lines provide additional late night/early morning trips. Schedules may vary. Light rail cars are wheelchair accessible. Discount fares, ticketbooks and passes are available. Information courtesy of Denver RTD:...
