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> Since 1988 the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) has been maintaining an Emergency Events Database EM-DAT. EM-DAT was created with the initial support of the WHO and the Belgian Government.
> The main objective of the database is to serve the purposes of humanitarian action at national and international levels. It is an initiative aimed to rationalise decision making for disaster preparedness, as well as providing an objective base for vulnerability assessment and priority setting. For example, it allows on to decide whether floods in a given country are more significant in terms of its human impact than earthquakes or whether a country is more vulnerable than another for computing resources is.
> EM-DAT contains essential core data on the occurrence and effects of over 16,000 mass disasters in the world from 1900 to present. The database is compiled from various sources, including UN agencies, non-governmental organisations, insurance companies, research institutes and press agencies.
This is only public domain natural disaster database around (two other global sources are private: Sigma from Swiss Re and NatCat from Munich Re).
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> EM-DAT was created in 1988 at the Université Catholique de Louvain by researchers at the Centre de Recherche sur l'Epidemiologie des Desastres – Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED). The database was set up with the support of the WHO and the Belgian government. Since 1999, CRED has received support from the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The Université Catholique de Louvain holds the copyright for the database.
> The EM-DAT database has been made available for unrestricted access free of charge by UCL so that anyone with a query can obtain information.
> The reproduction and communication of the information obtained using the EM-DAT is authorised by any means and in all forms, provided that the source is mentioned clearly as follows: "EM-DAT: The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Da
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Concerns over released killer's Durham hospital job
8:30am Thursday 29th November 2012 in News Exclusive By Mark Tallentire, Reporter (Durham)
A UNION says it is extremely concerned after a convicted killer got a job in a public hospital without his employer knowing his horrific past.
Unison chiefs plan to hold talks with their members at the University Hospital of North Durham after it emerged Robert Bage, who stabbed a love rival 40 times with a kitchen knife, worked at the Durham City facility following his release from prison on licence.
Mr Bage worked at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust hospital employed by Balfour Beatty Workplace (BBW), the Trust's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partner.
In a statement, BBW said it was not made aware of Bage's convictions during the employment process.
"Once this matter was brought to the attention of BBW, the employee was suspended and an investigation commenced immediately.
"Mr Bage no longer works with BBW," the statement continued.
It is not known what job Bage had at the hospital but it is believed he worked in the kitchens. BBW said it was a "non-patient facing role".
However, Sheila Wilson, a regional organiser for Unison, said: "We are extremely concerned that the recruitment process has allowed this to happen."
Mrs Wilson said she would discuss the matter with Unison members and, if they raised any concerns, take those up with BBW.
Bage was jailed for life for killing 24-year-old Andrew Stanyer on March 2, 1991; having becoming jealous of Mr Stanyer's relationship with his former partner.
He hid in the loft of her home in Stoke-on-Trent before attacking his rival, stabbing him 40 times – starting when his victim was asleep.
Bage was due to be released on licence in March 2005 and was expected to live in the North-East. He is originally from the Durham area.
At the time, Mr Stanyer's brother, Alan, said life should mean life and Bage should never be released.
Bage's current whereabouts are unknown. It is believed he has not worked at the hospital for at least two months.
The Ministry of Justice said it would not comment on individual cases.
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10:29pm Thu 29 Nov 12
outragedofmiltonkeynes says...
Whether or not life should mean life isnt really relevant as the courts prescribed the length of his sentence and after his release he got a job. Its highly unlikely that he would go around stabbing hospital patients at random isnt it.
11:48am Fri 30 Nov 12
vercingetorix says...
His serious offence was many years ago, and he shouldnt be denied work or social housing, otherwise you will end up with many itinerant ex offenders.
There is far too much 'mob mentality ' about, perhaps some of these people should take a look at themselves.
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"I couldn't believe it was her," said a man who lives at the Cinnamon Ridge Apartments in the 6500 block of Spencer Highway. "Its mind boggling."
Police believed the murder took place about a week ago, but they first learned about it on Friday.
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Neighbors said the victim lived with Franco and that several days ago, she appeared to be arguing with him and throwing things out the window at him.
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I think they are too different pitchers. Deduno has nasty stuff, but he just needs to continue to limit walks.
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Drownings prompt warnings in rain-scoured VtBy Eric Blaisdell
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A home is surrounded by floodwaters Thursday in Waterbury Center. Flash flooding from a series of heavy downpours in parts of Vermont sent streams overflowing banks and damaged roads and railbeds.Gov. Peter Shumlin is urging Vermonters to be careful where they swim as rain continues to swell and speed up rivers and brooks across the state.
Vermont has been inundated with rain for weeks, and the water has caused road closures and flooding across the state. At least two people have drowned recently.
Rescue crews Friday pulled the body of Steven Orvis, 26, from the New Haven River in Bristol.
Orvis disappeared Thursday, two days after Jesse Belcher, 16, of Barre died in a swimming accident in the swollen Stevens Branch.
A 24-year-old Massachusetts man also was found dead Friday in Lake Groton. An autopsy was being done to determine the cause of death.
"It's heartbreaking that we're losing a Vermonter a day in brooks and rivers that Vermonters have always swum in but find that it is a different brook or river than it was two weeks ago," Shumlin said.
"The water is moving so quickly that it is reconfiguring brook and river beds," he said. "Therefore, I am urging Vermonters to be very cautious about swimming at all, and if they do, just make sure that it is far from rocks and waterfalls."
The Vermont Health Department echoed Shumlin's sentiment about safety first.
"The recent drownings in Barre and Bristol are tragic and we want to reiterate our warning — many swim areas that are usually not hazardous are now unsafe," said Health Commissioner Harry Chen. "Even the strongest, expert swimmer can be swept away."
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"They are hoping to have it back running as early as Saturday morning," Amtrak conductor Mike Kujala explained Friday to some of the 75 passengers who were moved onto a pair of chartered buses.
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Clinkscales comes to Oakland from the Jets, where he worked for the past 17 years. He was most recently New York's vice president of college scouting, overseeing the team's scouting department and taking a lead role in preparations for the NFL draft. In Oakland his responsibilities will be assisting Reggie McKenzie in molding the Raiders' roster, along with draft preparation.
Herock was with the Packers the past 19 years, including the last 11 as Green Bay's assistant director of college scouting. He will see an even greater role in Oakland, leading the evaluations for the NFL draft.
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The Scriptures are clear that homosexual behavior is contrary, as the Founders put it in the Declaration, to "the Laws of Nature and Nature's God."
In 1 Timothy, for instance, the Apostle discusses matters that are proper subjects for the law to address. "The law is good," Paul says, "if one uses it lawfully" (1 Timothy 1:8), that is, for its God-given and intended purpose. The purpose of the law is clearly to prohibit and punish behaviors which are destructive to others and weaken the moral character of a culture.
Paul hastens to add that "the law is not laid down for the just, but for the lawless." In other words, people of integrity and character don't need the external influence of the law or fear of punishment to behave themselves. They have an internal restraint that channels their behavioral choices in life-affirming directions.
But not all members of a society have that internal gyroscope or pay attention to it if they have one. They must be restrained by the proper administration of the law. As James Madison so aptly put it, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary." Alas, men are not angels and hence the external restraint of the law is necessary if we are to preserve stability and equilibrium in society.
Paul then gives a representative list of the kinds of behaviors that an intelligent society will sanction if its public policy is being guided by "the Laws of Nature and Nature's God."
Among the individuals Paul says should properly be sanctioned by civil authority are "those who strike their fathers and others…murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the...gospel" (1 Timothy 1:9-11).
So clearly Christianity teaches here that the law properly should be shaped by the moral standards found in the gospel in particular and in the Judeo-Christian tradition in general.
Several observations are appropriate here.
First, every behavior in that list is immoral, and its immorality rises to the level that it is an appropriate matter for legal restraint.
This means that if one has a biblical worldview, it is not only permissible to legislate morality, it is necessary. In fact, morality is the only thing you can legislate. Liberals prove this every time they argue for pet legislation, because it is inevitably supported on grounds that it is right or fair or just. They want to legislate morality as badly as we do.
So the issue is not whether morality will be legislated. The question is whose morality are we going to legislate - the morality of secular fundamentalists or the morality that comes from the laws of nature and its Creator.
A second observation is the Scriptures in general and Christianity in particularly is flatly opposed to slavery. "Enslavers" are included in the list of people whose behavior should be punished by civil authority. The lexicons define the Greek word Paul uses here in this way: "slave dealer, kidnapper, man-stealer." So Christianity from day one condemned the slave trade.
In other words, it flatly condemned the practice by which African Muslims kidnapped fellow Africans and sold them to white slave traders who in turn sold them in the New World, beginning in 1619. If the value system of Christianity had shaped our public policy on this critical issue from the early days of our founding, we never would have had slavery in America, ever. No slave trade, no slavery. No slavery, no Civil War, no history of intense racial division.
Thirdly, we also see that "sexual immorality" is contrary to public policy, again according to the word of God. Thus all sexually illicit behavior, whether it's adultery or what we used to call fornication, should never be normalized, legitimized, recognized, rewarded or subsidized. The implications for sex education in our schools and the subsidizing of out-of-wedlock births through welfare programs are obvious.
Fourthly, anyone who draws his world view from the Scriptures, as evangelicals do and as the Founders did, must place substantial weight on a candidate's view of the normalization of homosexual behavior.
If evangelical Christians simply vote their values, there is simply no way they can cast a vote for someone who is in favor of legitimizing homosexual behavior in the military.
In the GOP field, there are just two candidates who support the presence of sexual deviancy in our armed forces: Mitt Romney and Ron Paul.
Romney told the editorial board of the Des Moines Register last Friday that he is just fine with sexually aberrant behavior in the military.
He was asked, "How do you feel about gays serving openly in the military?" His answer (emphasis mine): "That's already occurred. I'm not planning on reversing that at this stage. I was not comfortable making the change during a period of conflict, due to the complicating features of a new program in the middle of two wars going on, but those wars are winding down, and moving in that direction at this stage no longer presents that problem."
Ron Paul shares even more culpability on this issue since he voted not once but twice to normalize sodomy in the armed forces. Ron Paul likewise is in favor of legalizing prostitution, again in flat contradiction to the revealed word of God. In fact, the most basic meaning of the word "porneia," translated "sexual immorality" in Paul's text, is "prostitution."
Bottom line: for values-driven voters who claim to be conservative and to draw their values from the Judeo-Christian tradition, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney are both likely to be - and should be - non-starters as candidates. If a voter only claims to be a social conservative but isn't one in fact, then a vote for Romney or Paul is not likely to be a problem.
Tonight's debate on Fox is the last one in Iowa before the January 3 caucuses. Will Romney's opponents and Paul's opponents have the courage to make this an issue for the first time in the presidential campaign? Inquiring minds want to know.
(Unless otherwise noted, the opinions expressed are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Family Association or American Family Radio.)


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This being my first blog I will keep it short and sweet.
Recently purchased a 2005 colorodo Z71 4x2 from a private seller.
In the process of buying the truck he became intrested in my 97 s-10 4x2 w/86,000 miles and a pile of repiar and maintenance receipts that I showed him.
The deal was made after we traded trucks for a day. during that day I took the 05 into to my mechanic who threw it on the lift went through it and gave me the 2 thumbs up.
a week later he calls me whining that he had a oil leak after driving it only 80 miles. turns out it was tranny fluid leaking from a gear connector. He suggested that I knew of this problem( I did not) and was trying to get the deal redone. After composing myself(FROM LAUGHTER) I asked him if he even looked under the truck when he had it for a day. NO was his answer he said he trusted what I told him about the truck and he did not expect to have any problems!!!
After another good laugh I told him I am not your dad but if I were I would Smack you upside your head!! The truck is 11 years old yes it has low miles but crap happens. Had you taken the truck to a shop and had it looked over like I did with yours you could have used that to negotiate a better deal or maybe not buy the truck.
It is buyer beware and I hid nothing and offered no warranty. I was just pissed that this guys ignorance makes him think that I owe him something.
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Wow Haz... y'all need an American keeper.
West Ham has officially avoided relegation.
Besides Newcastle bouncing back, who do you think will get promoted?
"Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham."
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Nah. We just need a keeper. To describe Fabianski as a goalkeeper is a grave insult to legends of the club like Seaman and Lehmann. And age is no fucking excuse; Joe Hart is easily the best keeper in the league this season and he's actually younger than Fabianski.
Not that the rumours of us signing him have a prayer of being accurate. I think Hart'll go back on loan, but this time with a recall clause put in so that if they get injuries he can come back (and don't get me started on City being allowed to loan Fulop when they already have a senior goalkeeper who's fit; we had to play Mannone, they should have to play Nielsen).
We may not even buy a new goalkeeper, according to Wenger. Having said that, I've learnt to never trust a word Wenger says about transfers. I suspect he's trying to a) keep Fabianski's confidence as high as possible until the end of the season and b) keep prices for potential keepers low.
In terms of a new keeper, it was looking like Sorensen might be a done deal, but this recent injury could change that. No way Wenger's spending the money needed to land Lloris, no matter what the press may think. He may go to United. If rumours of Juventus needing to sell to give Rafa Benitez money to spend are true (and I suspect they are) then Buffon could yet be an option, albeit a rather implausible one.
As for more realistic recruits, I can actually see the Scott Parker rumours having some validity to them. West Ham'll want to keep him, but I could see Parker wanting to play Champions League football before his career is over. And he could break into the England setup with Arsenal more easily than with West Ham. At the right price the deal could suit both parties, giving West Ham money to spend.
I still think we'll be fine for third. Fulham will likely field a reserve team to keep their best players fit for the Europa final and we're at home; only two sides (Chelsea and United) have beaten us at home, and only two more (Man City, who, for all their spending, parked the bus, and Barcelona) got draws. Don't forget, we only need a point to secure third, due to our goal difference being 11 better than Spurs. I'd actually like to see Mannone given a go against Fulham, who he had such a wonderful debut against at Craven Cottage.
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If West Ham can't beat the likes of Bolton at Upton Park, a top half finish may be as unattainable as European football.
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How in the hell have we managed to throw away so many opportunities to win the title? Needless to say I'm pissed. Was nice to see Spurs get destroyed by the second best side in Spain though...
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- Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
- To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.
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I made this salad to take to a holiday dinner, but I made it first just for my family to make sure that we liked it. I made a recipe to serve 6. When I took the salad to the holiday dinner I increased the recipe to serve 12, but I still made the dressing according to the recipe for 6 and there was plenty of dressing for the larger amount of salad ingredients. This is our new favorite salad recipe. I was a little hesitant when I started pricing walnut oil at the grocery stores, but I saw it at three different stores for 3 different prices ranging from $3.99-$11.95. I would definitely use the walnut oil and not substitute another type of oil. I can't wait to find more recipes calling for walnut oil. It really adds a nice touch.
Cha-ching! I loved this - everyone loved it. Only thing I did differently is I subbed honey for the maple syrup which I always do when it's called for in any recipe and I used just a bit less brown sugar. I can't stand the flavor of maple syrup anywhere but on my pancakes. This dressing was excellent, unique and complimented the ingredients of this salad perfectly. This will be made often. Thanks Sperl25.
Essentially this salad is all about the dressing, the toppings are just delicious accessories. Having no walnut oil, I used pecan oil, but kept all other ingredients the same. Once emulsified, I found the dressing too sweet, but didn't want to add additional vinegar, so I squeezed in about a tsp. of grainy dijon mustard. By doing so, the sweetness was reduced and it perfectly balanced the brown sugar/ maple notes. I tossed red leaf lettuce in the dressing, added sliced pears and topped with crumbled goat cheese. Simple, a little different and even holiday-table worthy. Thanks.
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Amount Per Serving (6 total)
- Calories
- 397 cal
- 20%
- Fat
- 30.2 g
- 46%
- Carbs
- 25.3 g
- 8%
- Protein
- 8 g
- 16%
- Cholesterol
- 15 mg
- 5%
- Sodium
- 631 mg
- 25%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Release Date: May 4, 2012
Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins
Director: John Madden
Writers: Ol Parker, from the novel 'These Foolish Things' by Deborah Moggach
Cast: Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Tena Desae, Ronald Pickup
SYNOPSIS: A group of British retirees find their way to India to a less than desirable hotel for a variety of reasons. While there, they struggle with finding their purpose.
REVIEW: John Madden, director of The Debt and Shakespeare in Love, brings together a collection of the best British actors and actresses for a tale revolving around the elderly and beautiful. With an adaptation by Imagine Me and You writer Ol Parker based on the Deborah Moggach novel 'These Foolish Things', Madden takes the audience, young and old, on a journey of discovery.Several retired British men and women find themselves at a tipping point in their lives. Evelyn (Judi Dench, J. Edgar) lives a life of solitude after her husband's death, finding that he left her in a pool of debt. Bigoted and unhappy Muriel (Maggie Smith, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2) needs a new hip and can have the procedure completed more cheaply and more quickly outside of England. Graham (Tom Wilkinson, The Green Hornet) decides that he doesn't want to wait for a retirement party to make a change in his life. Douglas (Bill Nighy, Arthur Christmas) and his wife Jean (Penelope Wilton, The History Boys) have money troubles and a desperate need for a change. Madge (Celia Imrie, Nanny McPhee) looks for a change in scenery and a possible future husband, while Norman (Ronald Pickup, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time) looks for some passion. All of them find themselves in India at a less than elegant and less than functional hotel run by a dreamy-eyed Sonny (Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire) looking to restore the wonder and glory into the establishment that his father always hoped to open.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (for the Eldery and Beautiful, as director John Madden joked that he would have added to the title if he could have) brings together the best and most talented actors and actresses from across the pond. Director John Madden artfully and skillfully weaves a colorful tapestry for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, telling a series of personal stories about the unfulfilled dreams of youth and the forgotten dreams of the elderly. Each member of this group traveling from Great Britain to India has their own reasons for the journey - most of them not of their accord. Forced from their homes due to finance or injury or unresolved issues, they arrive at a hotel run by Sonny that in no way resembles the gorgeous establishment depicted from the brochure or website. Evelyn, Graham, Norman, Muriel, Douglas and Jean, and Madge each has a road to travel looking for something missing in their lives. Evelyn had never done anything without her husband at her side. Graham seeks out a friend from his childhood in India years ago. Norman looks for a new outlet for romance and passion. Muriel, forced to travel to India for an operation, just tries to endure the trip. With Douglas and Jean, Douglas goes out to enjoy the wonders of the culture and the city while his wife Jean sits in the grassy courtyard of the hotel hoping life will change for the better. Madge seeks out adventure in hopes of snaring a husband. And Sonny, trying to fulfill his own and his late father's dreams of operating the hotel, tries to live up to the self imposed standards of worth for his girlfriend Sunaina (Tena Desae). All of their stories are told with attention to detail and handled with reverence and care, using the bustle and beauty of the city to help craft a visual pleasing and uttering engrossing film.
The caliber of artists involved in this film makes it worth seeing. Dench, Wilkinson, Nighy, Smith, Wilton, Imrie, and Pickup are a director's dream team. Each brings with them a stable of films and accolades and talent that allow the structure of the story to become something more than the sum of its parts. With the direction of Madden and a solid script from Parker, everyone in the cast is allowed to shine. Dench brings a practiced innocence to her role. Nighy struts about like a knight dismounting his steed, full of chivalry and vigor. Wilkinson and his softly booming voice commands attention at every turn. Maggie Smith speaks volumes with only a tilt of her head or roll of her eyes. Imrie and Pickup show that age is truly just a number. Not to be left out, Dev Patel's Sonny rattles on with boisterous and politely spoken dreams, only trying to secure the worth and love of the beautiful and sweet Tena Desae's Sunaina.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is one of those rare quiet films that spellbinds simply on the strength of the story, its cast members, and exotic locale. Madden uses his skills to the fullest, by letting his cast do what they do best. The story is funny and tender, sweet and real, subtle and simple. Through all of our lives, we live and survive. Some of us may live our entire lives content and fulfilled, but other may find that as the sun starts to descend in the western skies, their foot has stepped upon an unknown path headed to a destination that has yet to be revealed.
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The Skinny: I missed "The Walking Dead," "Girls" and my new favorite "Enlightened" last night so no spoilers until I catch up! And, no, I wasn't at the Grammys or doing anything fun. Monday's headlines include a recap of the weekend box office and a look at the big winners at the Grammy Awards. Also, NBC is in a slump and "Argo" is on a roll.


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1033 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06901
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Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(203) 324-2742
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef:
Stefano Staiano
Dress Code:
Business Casual
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Private Party Facilities:
From making formal business proposals to making toasts with a gathering of friends, we can help you flawlessly pull of any private dining event.
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Aria is a very versatile Italian restaurant that can accommodate virtually any sort of dining experience. Aria's menu reflects the cuisine of all of Italy - north to south. Aria's chef/owner Stefano pays homage to dishes familiar in Italy but not acknowledged here such as cous cous, and pastas like
farro and fregola (a Sardinian grain).
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The artichokes appetizers were
very good. Butternut squash raviolis were a favorite by many. A bit pricey but great food overall. There's parking in the back."
Dined on 5/24/2014
Our dinner was over powered by a
horrible smell-sewer gas or the grease trap. there was no effort made to dissipate the smell, they could have used some citrus or garlic or anything, but it was pervasive throughout the meal and they made no attempt to apologize for it or compensate us for it. If it was not raining we would have walked out and went somewhere else."
Dined on 4/4/2014
We dined at Aria on a Sunday
evening. The food was quite good for Stamford, comparable to New York City italian restaurants. It was restaurant week but the selection was quite good. They had a good wine by the glass list. Service was excellent."
Dined on 2/23/2014
Awful food, food under cooked, Bar
dirinks not what we ordered and service unresponsive"
Dined on 2/22/2014
We had heard good things about the
restaurant and were looking forward to trying something new. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was that it did not smell clean. The Valentines' day decor was tacky and the ladies serving were dressed terribly. The room was was freezing. My meal was good, but my husband's was not. The overall price was far too much for the quality of the food and the lack of ambiance. Sorry to say that we will not be returning."
Dined on 2/16/2014
We went for Valentine's Day and
they were obviously not prepared. People were walking out due to the long wait time for food. We had a later reservation, so the wait was not so bad for us, but you can tell that the kitchen had crashed earlier, because the food presentation was pretty bad and there was no real time taken to make the plates look good. I live downtown and this is a local place for me, but I am not sure that I would return based on how this was handled and the mediocrity of the food at such a price point."
Dined on 2/14/2014
We were there on Valentine's Day,
and it was as if the bar and kitchen didn't have any staff. The servers were very pleasant, but service was very, very slow. It took awhile to get drinks, and we weren't offered even bread for quite awhile (and warm bread would be nice). We weren't in a hurry, so we had time to wait, and the food was good when it came. But I've rarely had such slow service."
Dined on 2/14/2014
I made a reservation there for
Valentine's Day, and after being seated and waiting 15 minutes, we had to find someone in the wait staff to bring us waters. While such a mistake could be forgiven, incompetent waiting and tremendously slow service mounted to an unpleasant experience. It took a total of an hour and a half from being seated to get our entree's, which was quick considering the folks at the table next to us as been there a half an hour longer and still didn't have their dinner. We got three dishes - the mussels were great, the butternut ravioli were incredible, and the shrimp, walnut, and ink pasta dish was fine, though largely tasteless. All of this was overshadowed by a frustrating experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
The place is suited for bigger
things. But they have to work at it a lot to get there starting with improving the service and hospitality."
Dined on 2/14/2014
We had a wonderful night out at
Aria. The food was delicious, the place had great ambiance, and the servers were friendly. It was slow, but we weren't in a rush. I'd definitely go back. "
Dined on 2/12/2014
Good food, not too loud so you can
hear each other. The salads were very fresh. The fish was delicious. We don't eat meat or shellfish and most of the menu wasn't good for us..."
Dined on 2/8/2014
Salad overdressed, fish
undercooked, veal cold. Staff unresponsive."
Dined on 1/24/2014
We have dined at Aria 3 times
since discovering it a couple of months ago. All 3 times the food has been excellent, well prepared and tasty. It is not usually very busy as it is on 137, a block or 2 away from most other downtown Stamford restaurants, although this past Saturday evening it was busier than we had seen it up to this point. I had the pheasant special this time and it was very good. We have also enjoyed the fish dishes."
Dined on 1/18/2014
Been here a few times and food is
always good. No complaints with service either. Small gripe, all the menus had scotch tape on them. Small detail that needs a quick fix."
Dined on 12/24/2013
Food never ceases to please. Owner
knows his wine list and pairings best suited with food. If kitchen isn't slammed, easily accommodates requests for variations. One of Stamford's best choices in Italian fare."
Dined on 12/21/2013
Thought the food was quite good,
creative, and well-presented. Good wine list, and a very nice room. We experienced a few service issues -- my entree did not arrive until ten minutes after my wife's; the waitress seemed confused at times -- however the staff was clearly well-meaning, and the complimentary prosecco didn't hurt. Not "the best" in the area as some claim, but would return and definitely recommend."
Dined on 12/6/2013
Nice Italian restaurant, set apart
from other downtown options, with a great variety of menu choices and very attentive staff. There was a large and loud party sitting near us that made it difficult at times to speak to each other but I would blame the guests of the restaurant and not the staff. It is something to keep in mind if you want to have a quiet dinner - this restaurant may not always give you that option."
Dined on 12/6/2013
Was in town for the weekend and
tried Aria for dinner on a Friday evening Food was yummy! I ordered the butternut squash ravioli as squash are in season right now and it was delicious My husband ordered the halibut which was exceptional Service was spot on and everything about the night was perfect Would definitely recommend trying this place"
Dined on 11/8/2013
My husband and I are vegan and the
chef made us a most spectacular pasta dish to meet our dietary needs as well as a vegan layered dessert that was outstanding. Our other guests ordered off the menu and we were met with comments of the delicious and diverse selection of entrees. We enjoyed a spectacular bottle of Italian wine and can hardly wait to go back to have another dining experience."
Dined on 10/6/2013
Does not disappoint, tasty food,
delicious soup, and a lovely dining experience."
Dined on 9/21/2013
Service was first rate -
personable and professional without being either intrusive or brusque. For example, the owner steered us from a bottle of wine to a better one at a slightly lower price. One appetizer (stuffed peppers) was exceptional, whereas the other (ground eggplant with tomatoes and basil) was only so-so. Similarly, the veal chop special was terrific while the lamb chops off the menu were just OK. If they could be consistent, it would be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. A 3 1/2 star restaurant that could go higher."
Dined on 9/20/2013
This was my first time at the
restaurant and enjoyed it very much. Food was great and service was very good."
Dined on 7/23/2013
Have dined in the past food &
service were fine. Arrived at 7 place was empty odd - there were three servers all spoke & understand little English. ordered a wine & Voka orange juice watching them scramble around for 20 minutes they brough him what appeared to be a martini he said no and repeated his drink they again were scrambling back and forth from the bar to the back area it was very unsetteling.then someone from the back looked like the chef came and they were all talking in their langugae then the waitress said no organe juice at this point we paid for the wine and left - something very odd and strange was going on We went to another rest on the way back to get our car we passed by & it was empty it was eerie will NEVER GO BACK."
Dined on 6/22/2013
Very nice restaurant with great
food and ambiance. Knowlegable staff and very attentive."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Service was awful. Only 2 waiters
for all tables, one if whom served as busboy as well. Long wait to even be served bread, manager visibly chastising wait staff, and food was generally underwhelming. Will not be dining there again."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Unfortunately, the server did not
speak English well and we had a very hard time understanding her. We were uncomfortable so we thought it was best to leave. We went to one of the places we truly enjoy. We really wanted to give it a shot but we did not want to spoil our night.This rating is not based on the food, service, ambiance, or the noise since we did not eat. We were not allowed to proceed with the review without selecting the other options."
Dined on 4/20/2013
The maitre'd was exceptional and
the food, amazing."
Dined on 4/19/2013
Haven't been in a while, but the
food is still spectacular. Great meal."
Dined on 4/8/2013
As always, a pleasure to dine
here, especially with friends. The noise level is manageable, unlike most of the new restaurants that have opened in the past 3-4 years. The excellent wine list and the owner's ability to pair wines with the food being ordered is a lovely bonus. Coconut creme brulee was a dessert special and it was brimming with fresh coconut shreds and a well-glazed sugar crust."
Dined on 3/23/2013
Upon arrival we were greeted by
the Hostess and were immediately brought to a table. Service was excellent as well as the food. This was our first time here and we will definately return"
Dined on 3/9/2013
Always one of my favs when I am in
Stamford on business. They are amazing folks, and they always perform on every dish!"
Dined on 2/19/2013
Service was pleasant, meticulous,
subtle, just right. It began when a waiter came outside to tell us not to pay the parking meeting at night. The food was very good; presentation nice but not artsy; no waiting between courses; portions more than ample. My friend and I split a baby arugula salad, then she had the pasta and salmon entree special and I chose the flounder special. The decor is unpretentious, just a room with well-set tables. And very quiet, possibly because the restaurant was almost empty. We were the second table at 6:30 on a Saturday night. When we left close to 8 p.m. perhaps half the tables had guests. A secret find that won't keep."
Dined on 2/2/2013
The service was good, the
appetizers were excellent, but the main course and dessert were marginal at best."
Dined on 1/31/2013
The service was disgraceful! The
food fair! The owner did not even apologize when I complained about the service. Will never dine there again!"
Dined on 1/12/2013
I was very disappointed. Aria use
to be very good. I had ordered in the past their eggplant appetizer and it was melt in your mouth delicious. ordered it again and eventhough the menu stated the same preparation the eggplant came in boring and unappetizing looking not to mention that they had no taste little cigar shapes of pureed. Main course of veal piccata was dry and the meat tough. Dessert of flourless chocolate cake tasted like dust. I would not go back. Sorry.."
Dined on 11/29/2012
wonderful calamari, and special
bread basket. Cornish hen is well done as is the lasagne. Try the striped bass if on the fresh fish menu. Owner is very knowledgeable about his wine list and makes excellent pairing suggestions."
Dined on 11/12/2012
We were there on a quiet Monday
night with few other diners, and the meal was exceptional. Try the Boulevard Salad with its delicate chestnut lemon dressing."
Dined on 10/1/2012
Pricey! Not enough food for the
price. No sides with entree,yet pricey."
Dined on 9/25/2012
Thoughtful menu with flavors that
explode off the plate. Fresh ingredients are the key to their tasty food. The calamari appetizer is very tender, served piping hot, and is rolled in a delicious, lightly-breaded crust, with a zesty marinara dipping sauce. Had the veal meatball appetizer as a main course, plenty filling and perfectly prepared. Aria remains a signature Italian restaurant in Stamford, CT, a small city that doesn't lack for pretty good Italian Restaurants..."
Dined on 9/17/2012
It was a special occasion for us
and unfortunately we visited when the kitchen was understaffed. Though our family of 4 (our 12 year old and her grandmother as well) arrived on time for an early dinner reservation and were among the first seated, we were served several all courses after tables arriving and seated after us... We were disappointed that more was not done to accommodate as the evening wore on and we continued to question our late arriving food... Though when it arrived the food was good, it was not good enough to make up for the poor service and though the kitchen was clearly at fault, the wait staff could have done more to make up for the long wait, particularly for the entres."
Dined on 9/3/2012
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A Worthy Citizen will help lead off the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Greenville.
Former Greenville Independent School District Superintendent William Smith will be the Grand Marshal for Saturday's event.
Smith resigned in November 2005 after serving five years as Greenville's first and so far only African-American superintendent, and after 35 years of service in the Greenville ISD.
Smith rose through the ranks to the main administration office. Smith also served as the district's Assistant Superintendent for Administration, where he handled all matters related to personnel and human resources and previously was Assistant Superintendent for Operations.
He also served as assistant principal at the old Junior High, principal at Austin Elementary, principal at Greenville Middle School and a counselor/teacher at Greenville High School.
Smith received many local education and civic awards, including being named as the Greenville Worthy Citizen in 1996, the PTA Lion Heart Award, the Texas Life PTA Member Award and the Greenville ISD Key Communicator Award.


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The promotion will run through March, and the person with the closest guess will win a $250 cash prize courtesy of Thomas Team Honda.
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