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and events. In 2006, we sent out monthly newsletters via the regular postal service. In those days we were mailing to
approximately 1000 people. Our customer base has steadily grown for the past two years to 10,000 customers who
regularly dine with us and who have signed up to receive special offers through their email addresses. When we used
to mail through the regular postal service, we had many responses from you, the customer, who suggested we begin
posting the newsletters on line and sending offers via email in an effort to help with ecological issues. We listened.
For the past year and a half, we’ve published most of our marketing and the newsletters on line.
Over the next few months we will go through our entire data base of our valued customers and send 1000 newsletters a month via the regular postal
system until we complete the entire list to let everyone know how they can receive our restaurant communications. You can and will still be able
access the newsletter on line at www.brickovencourtyardgrille.com or pick up paper copies at the restaurant. Please note, you will only receive the
newsletter through the regular postal service once over the next few months.
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Did you ever wonder . . . how polls are conducted? In general we can all guess that a group of
individuals are asked the same set of questions and then the results are posted. But beyond that, how many people
are chosen to be polled, how is the selection of those being polled accomplished, and how do we know that that
group really represents the country as a whole? With all the political activity going on as we approach election day,
all you have to do is turn on any of the news networks and see (and be inundated with) all the different polls and
varying results. So, where to begin? Google.
The first article to come up is called, oddly enough, “How are polls conducted?” And this piece is based on the well known Gallup Poll. Be
fore reading that article, I then googled “Gallup Poll.” From that site I learned that a man named George Gallup founded the American Institute of
Public Opinion which evolved into The Gallup Organization in 1935. Okay, that’s news to me. I thought Gallup, New Mexico had something to
do with this polling. Live and learn and laugh at myself.
Then I went back and read the very compelling article on how polls are conducted. Because of limited space, I will only highlight a couple
of very interesting parts about this process. Gallup Polls in some fashion have been around since 1935. In those days, pollsters knocked on doors
of homes and questioned people face to face to gather information. Today, anyone who has a landline phone is a possible candidate to be polled.
Presently, for say, a presidential race, all the residential phone numbers from the continental United States are essentially put into an electronic hop
per and 1000 phone numbers are randomly selected and then the phone calling begins for the poll. Now, if the poll is for something about baseball
fans, for instance, the pool of numbers would come from many thousands of people who answered a survey saying they were interested in baseball.
Since we are very near the election, I thought finding out how questions are asked about presidential campaigns seemed the most perti
nent. “Even such a seemingly simple thing as asking Americans whom they are going to vote for in a forthcoming election can be dependent on
how the question is framed. For example, in a presidential race, the survey researcher can include the name of the vice presidential candidates
along with the presidential candidate, or can just mention the presidential candidates' names. One can remind respondents of the party affiliation of
each candidate when the question is read, or can mention the names of the candidates without any indication of their party. Gallup's rule in this situ
ation is to ask the question in a way that mimics the voting experience as much as possible. We read the names of the presidential and vice presi
dential candidates, and mention the name of the party line on which they are running. All of this is information the voter would normally see when
reading the ballot in the voting booth.” ~ I wonder if I know anyone who’s ever been polled by Gallup?
The six page article “How are polls conducted” is very informative and can be read in its entirety at media.gallup.com/PDF/FAQ/HowArePolls.pdf.
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, thinly sliced
vegetable spray
Monday through Saturday from 4pm5:30pm.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion For $10.99 choose from any of the following
16 ounces sliced mushrooms menu items & comes with 1 side dish:
9 lasagna noodles
1 jar (16 ounces) spaghetti sauce with vegetables
8 ounces ricotta cheese, partskim
4 ounces shredded
mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
Preparation:
Come in & tell us where & what this is & if In large nonstick skillet
you are one of the first twenty people to sprayed with vegetable spray, quickly brown egg
answer correctly, you’ll win a FREE dinner plant slices; set aside. In the same skillet in hot
($12.00 value). Not valid with any other offer. olive oil, cook onion for about 3 to 4 minutes, stir
ring occasionally, or until tender. Add mushrooms;
cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until
mushrooms are tender. Cook lasagna noodles in Prices are only valid on these items listed above.
boiling salted water according to package direc This offer not valid with any other discount, coupon
tions. Into an 11x7inch baking dish, spoon about or offer. These items come with 1 side dish.
1/4 of the sauce. Arrange three alternate layers of
lasagna noodles, ricotta, mushroom mixture, moz Ken Mechtley is the
zarella cheese, eggplant slices, sauce and Parme October V.I.P. Winner
san cheese. Bake eggplant lasagna at 350° for 30 and receive a $25.00
to 40 minutes. gift certificate.
... 7854782742(BRIC) Direct Catering 7852491282
We usually don't take time in our life
to realize that everyday there is a Christmas, New Years,
lesson to learn; everyday we learn something and Holiday Parties. We are catering hors d'oeuvres and party trays, buffets, and formal sit down dinners.
We want to help make your celebrations more enjoyable. You can be a guest at your own event. Give Tricia
new (whether we want to or not) we just don't
Adolphson a call to place your order or set up an appointment to plan your event.
pay attention because we are too busy. So busy
that sometimes we get old, and we still have not Are you having a fund raiser, fall picnic, social gathering, office luncheon, corporate event,
learned anything. wedding rehearsal, or wedding reception? Do you want your event to be memorable?
We can help you plan your event whether it's casual, semicasual or formal and make
Set a small spiral notebook, near your bed, near it spectacular with our great menu selections and excellent service.
your TV, near your telephone or near your
computer. I have a couple of them and on the DropnGo Buffet
outside I’ve marked in black marker the words of Our most economical buffet. DropnGo Buffets serve onethird pound of sliced meat per person
Johnny Carson, “I did not know that.” Write down with your choice of two meats: Beef Brisket, Chopped Kobestyle Burnt Ends, Hickory Roasted
at least one new thing you learn everyday. This Ham, Smoked Turkey Breast or Pulled Pork
not only widens your knowledge, it also makes 5074 guests 7599 guests 100+ guests
you just a little bit more interesting! 9.25 9.00 8.75
Wood Grilled Buffet
A genuine hickory woodfired delight. All wood grilled buffets are prepared on site. Customize
Hello, you are talking to a machine. I your meal. Choose from:
am capable of receiving messages. Backyard Picnic (burgers, brats and hot dogs) 11.95 per person
My owners do not need siding, Add Boneless Chicken Breast Fillets 1.99 per person
windows or a hot tub, and their carpets The 12 oz. K.C. Strip25.99 per person
½ Marinated Grilled Chicken12.99 per person
are clean. They give to charity at the
office and don't need their All buffets include the delivery & setup of disposable table covering for 8 foot tables (provided
picture taken. If you're still with by you). Food arrives in disposable containers. Our sides include our famous ironskillet beans,
me, leave your name and home creamy coleslaw, pasta salad, barbeque sauce, pickles, and variety of breads, paperware, and
phone number and they will get serving utensils. Call me to plan your event and give you further details on our catering.
back to you. Thanks, Tricia Adolphson
Recycle Your Old Cell Phone
Expand your vocabulary. Use the word at least
once a day for the month and it should stay filed Bring in your old phone &
in the brain.
paragon \PAIRuhgon; guhn\, noun:
Receive $8.00 off your Bill
A model of excellence or perfection; as, "a para These Cell Phones will be refurbished and given to those who
gon of beauty; a paragon of elo
quence."
can’t afford new cell phones AND
Even his friends and business as
it will reduce waste and space in our land fills.
sociates, men and women alike, were paragons
This offer is not valid with any other offer, coupon or discount.
of health: avoiders of fatty foods, moderate
Must spend $25.00 minimum to receive discount.
drinkers, healthclub habitues, lovers of cross
Only one phone donation/discount per ticket/bill.
country skiing, weekend canoe trips, and day
Phones must not be older than two years old.
long hikes in the North Woods.
Offer expires November 30, 2008
I don’t know about your family, but every year my family
carves pumpkins and within three or four days our
pumpkins age rapidly, rotting, caving in and molding.
Entrée includes This year we are going to paint our pumpkins so we
10 ounce slice of delicious smoked Prime Rib can enjoy the fruits of our work a lot longer. We will,
served with one of our fabulous side dishes and I’m sure, still carve a couple of pumpkins a few days before Halloween, but with the cost of
a dinner salad. pumpkins, we’ve decided that we’d like to extend the lives of our artistic ef
This offer is not valid with any other offer, coupon or forts. And, for smaller children, painting pumpkins is much safer and gives
discount. Price does not include beverages, tax or those younger children relatively “adult free” supervision.
gratuity. You MUST mention that you want this All that is needed besides the pumpkins (or other unusual shaped gords)
special when ordering to receive special price. is craft paint, brushes, sealer and IMAGINATION. Visit any craft store like Mi
Dine in only 410pm. chaels or Hobby Lobby and ask for the best tools to paint your pumpkins.
Regardless of your party affiliation, it is very important to vote so that you can actively participate in the election of our next president.
Voting is a privilege! Use your privilege! Exercise your citizenship.
For great, nonpartisan information on the voting process, go to http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Learn.shtml On this site you can read
about the history of the election process, better understand the electoral college, and much, much more.
(all taken from Wikipedia, online encyclopedia)
accommodate your party! Or better yet, put us on your speed dial on your cell phonejust call to see if we have room for you 4782742!!!!
Please know that often times our parking lot appears full and we still have plenty of room in the restaurant. Do come in and see if we can
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