I'm sure all of you have heard about the recent opening of Fanatics. It is behind the AmericInn in the old Looney Bin building. It is a sports bar and grill type of restaurant equipped with plenty of TV's in the main dining area. In the back there are a couple of bigger tables for larger groups. Also, a pair of electronic dart boards and pool table are nestled in the back. If you haven't been there yet I suggest you check it out.
I may be somewhat biased toward it since I am a die hard sports fan, but overall it is a really great place. I'm not sure on the exact numbers but I think there are five normal TV's and three huge projector ones. A sports fan's dream! However if you are not into sports, I still think it's an awesome place. If you don't want to have the loud music or sounds of the games you can ask to be seated in the back.
A couple things that I do think could be better are the menu and the seating. The menu seems somewhat small so I would like to see that expand. Seating is also pretty minimal, and maybe it is just packed because of its recent opening but I dont think any extra seating would hurt. Even with these two small complaints they really don't push me away. The items on the menu may be few but they are fantastic. It also looks like they are adding more seating in the back so I don't think that should be a problem for too long.
Now that we have this excellent restaurant in Beulah I hope we can keep it. Sure Country Kettle and The Grand View are good places to eat but it gets old after a while, and I'm not made of money. Fanatics gives I good price range and quality that is sandwitched right between that of the other two joints. I think it is just what Beulah needed and I hope it gets the support it needs to stay running.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
March Madness Baby!
"Yeah baby!" Dick Vitale's raspy voice echoes through my ears. It's march, you know what that means. March Madness! For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term "March Madness", or just don't really know too much about it, it is the nickname for the NCAA Division I mens basketball tournament at the end of the year. Another common name is "The Big Dance."
It usually begins in mid to late March, hence the name "March Madness", and continues into early April. Sixty-eight of the nations top teams get a chance to play in the tournament. They can qualify in two different ways, either by winning their conference tournament or by being picked by the selection committee. After that they are ranked 1-16 and placed in one of the four divisions: Midwest, South, East, and West. Two teams from each division are given the same seed and must play in the first round of the tournament. It's sort of like a play in game, but don't call it that, the teams in it might get offended since they are actually "in" the tournament already.
After the first round teams must remain undefeated through six games to crown themselves the champions. Lose and you're out. Each round gets more gets more difficult as weaker competition is filtered out. Although the championship is every teams ultimate goal, the winner of each division advances to the Final Four which is a great achievement for any team.
Every year I prepare myself for March Madness by watching conference tournaments and a littles extra Sportscenter to decide who's in it to win and who's not going anywhere. I normally don't watch much college basketball but it is necessary for me to watch "The Big Dance." My reasoning, Bracketology. Bracketology is a common practice of millions of Americans. It's really simple, all there is to do is grab a bracket and fill out who you think is going to win. Some people do it for fun, just to see how much of an expert they really are. Others, however, do it for money. I am actually in a $5 league right now.
Each person has their own unique strategy for picking their winning bracket. Some of the more popular ones are following the experts, going with the higher seed, or picking ones' alma mater. Other, less famous, but still popular strategies include flipping a coin, picking which mascot would win in a fight, or picking favorite colors. Mine is to just go with my first instinct. No matter what strategy you use it's always a blast checking how your bracket's doing and rooting for the teams you picked.The fun action-packed tournament always brightens up my March because with 67 games in a 20 day span, I never have the excuse, "There's nothing to watch."
It usually begins in mid to late March, hence the name "March Madness", and continues into early April. Sixty-eight of the nations top teams get a chance to play in the tournament. They can qualify in two different ways, either by winning their conference tournament or by being picked by the selection committee. After that they are ranked 1-16 and placed in one of the four divisions: Midwest, South, East, and West. Two teams from each division are given the same seed and must play in the first round of the tournament. It's sort of like a play in game, but don't call it that, the teams in it might get offended since they are actually "in" the tournament already.
After the first round teams must remain undefeated through six games to crown themselves the champions. Lose and you're out. Each round gets more gets more difficult as weaker competition is filtered out. Although the championship is every teams ultimate goal, the winner of each division advances to the Final Four which is a great achievement for any team.
Every year I prepare myself for March Madness by watching conference tournaments and a littles extra Sportscenter to decide who's in it to win and who's not going anywhere. I normally don't watch much college basketball but it is necessary for me to watch "The Big Dance." My reasoning, Bracketology. Bracketology is a common practice of millions of Americans. It's really simple, all there is to do is grab a bracket and fill out who you think is going to win. Some people do it for fun, just to see how much of an expert they really are. Others, however, do it for money. I am actually in a $5 league right now.
Each person has their own unique strategy for picking their winning bracket. Some of the more popular ones are following the experts, going with the higher seed, or picking ones' alma mater. Other, less famous, but still popular strategies include flipping a coin, picking which mascot would win in a fight, or picking favorite colors. Mine is to just go with my first instinct. No matter what strategy you use it's always a blast checking how your bracket's doing and rooting for the teams you picked.The fun action-packed tournament always brightens up my March because with 67 games in a 20 day span, I never have the excuse, "There's nothing to watch."
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The Future is Now
Researchers at Google have been working on a project that will change the world of technology. They have completed the design, but it is still in the testing phase. Glass is an innovative piece of technology that is worn just as you would a pair of glasses. It is completely hands-free, but can do so many tasks with just voice commands.
"O.K. Glass, record video," is all one would have to say while wearing it. Glass would then begin recording a video in 720p HD, which is quite stunning considering it's size and weight. Not only does the product record video and take photos, it also has a variety of other features. Searching Google for pictures, information, and translations are just a few of the other features. It can even stream your recordings live as well as send messages and photos to friends. Glass uses Wi-Fi or it can be tethered via Blue tooth to a 3G/4G capable device.
Although the product hasn't hit the shelves yet, a few lucky individuals were allowed to test the product. Applicants needed only to post a message on Twitter or Google+ with the hashtag #ifihadglass. Google then selected some people to test-run their product for further innovation.
Other types of this product have been produced in the past, but now that Google has backed up a smaller, lighter, and more durable product, it is sure to be a hit.
"O.K. Glass, record video," is all one would have to say while wearing it. Glass would then begin recording a video in 720p HD, which is quite stunning considering it's size and weight. Not only does the product record video and take photos, it also has a variety of other features. Searching Google for pictures, information, and translations are just a few of the other features. It can even stream your recordings live as well as send messages and photos to friends. Glass uses Wi-Fi or it can be tethered via Blue tooth to a 3G/4G capable device. Although the product hasn't hit the shelves yet, a few lucky individuals were allowed to test the product. Applicants needed only to post a message on Twitter or Google+ with the hashtag #ifihadglass. Google then selected some people to test-run their product for further innovation.
Other types of this product have been produced in the past, but now that Google has backed up a smaller, lighter, and more durable product, it is sure to be a hit.
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