text:
Become a Member!
Support the Museum by becoming a member today!
The Museum of the Confederacy is pleased to be able to serve the press as an authoritative resource on Civil War history and Southern culture during the period of the Confederacy, 1861-1865. If you are not currently receiving releases regularly from the Museum and would like to, or if you have a special request for a story, image or other information, please contact:
Sam Craghead, Public Relations Specialist
The Museum of the Confederacy
1201 E. Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Email: Sam Craghead
Phone: (855) 649-1861 x. 113
Fax: (804) 649-1460
Wed, 2011-01-19 12:00
The Museum of the Confederacy to Open New Exhibits
Wed, 2011-01-12 12:00
The Museum of the Confederacy to Display Provisional Confederate Constitution
Mon, 2011-01-10 12:00
The Museum of the Confederacy to Host Brown Bag Lunch Talk
Wed, 2011-01-05 12:00
2011 Symposium to Decide "Person of the Year"
Contact us | Feedback | Site Map
The Museum of the Confederacy Headquarters,
1201 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Toll-free 855.649.1861
Outside of the US 1.804.649.1861
Museum of the Confederacy and nearby Richmond hotels


text:
According to "Anakata," one of the site's operators, subsequent MPAA lawsuits have continued to drive more users to The Pirate Bay, which today boasts 1 million unique visitors a day. The Pirate Bay's legal adviser, law student Mikael Viborg, said the site receives 1,000 to 2,000 HTTP requests per second on each of its four servers.Link (via Hack the Planet)
That's bad news for the content industries, which have fired off letter after menacing letter to the site, only to see their threats posted on The Pirate Bay, together with mocking replies. Viborg said that no one has successfully indicted The Pirate Bay or sued its operators in Swedish courts. Attorneys for DreamWorks and Warner Bros., two companies among those that have issued take-down demands to the site, did not return calls for comment.
Viborg credits The Pirate Bay's seeming immunity to the basic structure of the BitTorrent protocol. The site's Stockholm-based servers provide only torrent files, which by themselves contain no copyright data -- merely pointers to sources of the content. That makes The Pirate Bay's activities perfectly legal under Swedish statutory and case law, Viborg claims. "Until the law is changed so that it is clear that the trackers are illegal, or until the Swedish Supreme Court rules that current Swedish copyright law actually outlaws trackers, we'll continue our activities. Relentlessly," wrote Viborg in an e-mail.
I write books. My latest is a YA science fiction novel called Homeland (it's the sequel to Little Brother). More books: Rapture of the Nerds (a novel, with Charlie Stross); With a Little Help (short stories); and The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (novella and nonfic). I speak all over the place and I tweet and tumble, too.
More at Boing Boing
Comments are closed.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
What a pity! – I heard a great recommendation about O2 duct cleaning and decided to give them a try. We had two units whose ducts desperately needed cleaning. The crew seemed a bit rushed, and I had to point out the heat registers they missed. After they finished, I tested furnace in my unit, and it worked. My mistake was to have skipped testing the other unit's furnace. Later, I got an urgent email from my tenant, stating that the furnace would not turn on after he returned home. I am not the do-it-yourself type, so I was forced to hire a heating tech on a Sunday. It turned out that the pilot light was off. Yes, the pilot light could have gone off independently of their cleaning the duct. However, the furnace worked before they came and failed after they left. I learn an important lesson: for contractors, you must check every single piece of their work. Once you hand them a check, the game is over. If you decide to use O2, be sure to demonstrate to them that the furnace is working before they start and to check that the furnace still works after they finish, unless you know how to handle your furnaces.
The reason I gave them a two-star rather than one was because Kirk noticed that the insulation was too close to a heat source and was getting black. He tightened up the insulation. However, their being rushed and their failure to check furnaces after they finish so that I had to hire somebody else to fix the problem prevent me from giving them higher ratings.
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of O2pure Air Duct Cleaning on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Connect to Everything
vCenter Log Insight collects and analyzes all types of machine-generated log data (such as application logs, network traces, configuration files, messages, performance data and system state dumps). It enables administrators to connect it to everything in their environment—operating systems, applications, storage, firewalls, network devices or something else—for enterprise-wide visibility.
Powerful Log Analytics
vCenter Log Insight provides faster analytical queries and aggregation than traditional tools, especially on larger data sets. It identifies key-value pairs and adds structure to all types of unstructured log data, enabling administrators to troubleshoot quickly, without needing to know the data beforehand.
It delivers real-time monitoring, search and analytics, coupled with a dashboard for stored queries, reports and alerts. These features enable IT to derive meaningful insights from terabytes of log data and correlate events across multiple tiers of a hybrid cloud environment in a single location, cutting down troubleshooting times, improving operational efficiency and reducing IT costs. vCenter Log Insight also provides a single location to collect, store and analyze logs at scale.
Ease of Use
Since it is made available as a virtual appliance, vCenter Log Insight is easy to deploy. Its intuitive, GUI-based interface makes it easy to run simple interactive searches, as well as deep analytical queries for quick insights, providing immediate value and improved IT operational efficiency. There is no need to learn a new query language to get started. To make things even simpler, vCenter Log Insight automatically chooses the best visualization for your data, saving you valuable time.
Built-in vSphere Knowledge
Developed by VMware experts, vCenter Log Insight comes with built-in knowledge and native support for VMware vSphere® with Operations Management™. It is the solution best suited for your VMware environment. With vCenter Log Insight you can analyze logs beyond your virtual infrastructure and use a central log management solution to analyze data from your entire IT environment, including your physical infrastructure, operating systems, applications, network and storage devices.
Integration with vCenter Operations
Integration of vCenter Log Insight with the vCenter Operations platform extends operational visibility and proactive management capabilities across infrastructure and applications in a dynamic, hybrid cloud environment.
Integration also helps you maximize ROI and value by bringing unstructured data (such as log files) together with structured data (such as metrics and key performance indicators), offering a significantly enhanced solution for end-to-end operations management.
Simple and Predictable Pricing Model
vCenter Log Insight has a simple, flat pricing model that includes unlimited amounts of data with the license. Unlike other solutions, it does not penalize you if your devices start generating more log data; you do not have to purchase licenses based on peak log volumes and worst-case scenarios.


text: Mahogany is a GUI email client for the X11/Unix, Windows, and Mac platforms. It supports a wide range of Internet protocols (IMAP4, POP3, ESMTP, NNTP) and encrypted communications using SSL, includes full MIME support, and aims to be fully standard-compliant. It allows the use of unlimited number of servers, supports filters and identities, and offers optional HTML viewing and much more.


text:
Plant Classification
Evolution of Seed Plants
Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Differences between Monocots and Dicots
The Overall Evolution of Plants
Asexual Reproduction
Differentiates the groups within vascular and nonvascular plants
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for Plant Classification.
To activate prior knowledge, to generate questions about a given topic, and to organize knowledge using a KWL Chart.
Covers plants endemic to Antarctica, their relationship to fossilized penguin guano, and the effects of climate change on them. Illustrates the importance of bottom up forces in establishing ecosystems.
Covers carnivorous plants, how their life history matches their environment, and how they responded evolutionarily.
An introduction to plants and their life cycle, evolution, classification, and importance are covered in this study guide.
These flashcards help you study important terms and vocabulary from Plant Classification.


text:
Showing 1-54 of 54 items found in Arts & Culture
- <
- 1
- >
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford's 12-acre, "pond-strolling" Japanese garden is acclaimed as one of the top two authentic formal Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Winding paths, serene waterfalls, Sukiya-style buildings, and a gift shop selling authentic Japanese crafts make the gardens a must-see.
CITY: Rockford
Museum of Science and Industry
A world of discovery awaits at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Explore more than 800 exhibits, including the legendary U-505, a German submarine captured on the high seas during World War II; take off on a Boeing 727 airplane for a simulated cross-country flight; descend down a mineshaft for a tour of a realistic coal mine; and witness robots at work in a toy factory. Take a seat at the museum's Omnimax Theater and watch awesome 3D flicks on a giant screen.
CITY: Chicago
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
CITY: Springfield
Shedd Aquarium
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
CITY: Chicago
Millennium Park
In the heart of the city you'll find a state-of-the-art park designed for the new millennium. Discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, all with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. The park is also host to many free cultural programs, concerts and family activities. Plus, there's alfresco dining in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
CITY: Chicago
Broadway in Chicago
Broadway In Chicago presents the hottest shows in Chicago's bustling Downtown Theater District. On the stages of the Oriental Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Bank of America Theatre, Auditorium Theatre and Broadway Playhouse, you will discover theater productions direct from Broadway, along with world premieres.
CITY: Chicago
Caterpillar Visitors Center
Opened in October 2012, this new visitors center celebrates the long history of the Caterpillar company. Visitors can explore the past by taking a journey back in time via historic photos and antique equipment. Visitor favorites include a 24-foot tall 797 mining truck that doubles as a movie theater and a product floor complete with simulators to explore its world-famous product line.
CITY: Peoria
Burpee Museum of Natural History
The award-winning "Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur" exhibit explores the history of the museum's young T. rex skeleton on display that has been called one of the 10 most important dinosaur discoveries of the past 100 years. Visitors can also view the skull of Homer, a juvenile Triceratops, and see Burpee staff members working on his bones in the lab. Other exhibits include a coal forest with simulated thunderstorms, a Native American exhibit with a full-size wigwam, and rotating traveling exhibits in the new Woodward Hall. Don't miss Burpee's annual PaleoFest in March.
CITY: Rockford
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Allerton Park was the private estate of Robert Henry Allerton, who donated it to the University of Illinois in 1946. It features 1,500 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and more than 100 sculptures. The park is open to the public for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and leisurely garden strolls.
CITY: Monticello
John Deere Pavilion
The legend of John Deere lives on at the world's most comprehensive agricultural exhibit. Showcases vintage and modern-day equipment, interactive agricultural displays and feature film. Largest collection of John Deere merchandise anywhere.
CITY: Moline
Buckingham Fountain
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
Hands-on exhibits and daily-changing activities make every visit unique for young children and adults, too. Dig deep into the Dinosaur Expedition, try to stay dry in WaterWays, make a masterpiece in the KraftArtabounds Studio, and climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Toddlers can have fun in Kids Town and Treehouse Trails.
CITY: Chicago
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment May 3 - September 29, 2013.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
CITY: Chicago
Effingham Artisan Fair
Effingham's downtown will transform into an art gallery during the Annual Effingham Artisan Fair. Explore what over 40 artisans from across the region have to offer from paintings and pottery to jewelry and sculptures. This premier two-day event continues to grow each year with wine and beer tasting, live entertainment, Kids Korner, great food and drinks, along with many more fun activities! See live demonstrations and explore downtown Effingham during this fun-filled family-friendly weekend.
CITY: Effingham
Discovery Center Museum
Named one of the top 12 children's museums in the nation by Forbes in 2012, here kids can explore more than 250 hands-on art and science exhibits, a planetarium, TV studio and the Tot Spot for toddlers. Discovery Center also boasts the nation's first community-built outdoor science park, the Rock River Discovery Park, featuring a two-story maze, water play area and dinosaur fossil dig.
CITY: Rockford
Peoria Civic Center
Downstate Illinois' largest center is a four-building complex with a 12,000-seat arena. With 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 2,200-seat theater, a ball-room seating 1,500 for banquets and 16 meeting rooms this venue can house it all. As the premier entertainment facility in downstate Illinois, the Civic Center plays host to a variety of concerts, family shows, sporting events and Broadway Theater Series each year.
CITY: Peoria
Japan House
Japan House offers the public an opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture through tea ceremonies, workshops and special events through the year. The beautiful Japan House gardens are open from dawn to dusk for you to stroll through and enjoy. The Japan House closes during the summer. Call for information on tea ceremonies and tours.
CITY: Urbana
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.
CITY: Urbana
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
CITY: Kankakee
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
CITY: Geneva
Kohl Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
CITY: Glenview
DuPage Children's Museum, Inc.
Where children and adults learn to play together. Enjoy exhibits, workshops and materials that stretch the imagination and stimulate creativity. A fun environment for exploration and discovery.
CITY: Naperville
City Segway Tours - Chicago
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
CITY: Chicago
National Lampoon's Vacation - Buckingham Fountain
In this wacky comedy a Chicago family takes a hysterical road trip across country to reach a theme park on the West Coast. Illinois scenes include Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago's Grant Park (seen spouting its famous cascades of water in the background as the family leaves Chicago) and the Poplar Street Bridge that spans the Mississippi River in East St. Louis (where the family gets lost).
CITY: Chicago
The University of Illinois Pollinitarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowering plants and their pollinators. Its location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically and conceptually. Changing exhibits relate to world events and ongoing research on pollinators. Guests can explore beekeeping equipment, see live demonstrations and play interactive games. Because so much depends on pollination, the UI Pollinatarium is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of pollination as a remarkable ecological partnership and an essential ecosystem service.
CITY: Urbana
Steve's Segway Tours
Explore Chicago's lakefront, museums and Millennium Park on a three-hour Segway tour led by guides all year round.
CITY: Chicago
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
CITY: Chicago
American Sightseeing / Gray Line Tours
Offers sightseeing tours in more than 150 destinations on six continents and is widely recognized as the world's leader in sightseeing tours, ground transportation, charter service, airport transfers, and convention services.
CITY: Chicago
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Sculpture on the Avenue
Come explore the sculptures that have transformed the City of Effingham's avenues into an art gallery. Over 30 sculptures created by some of the Midwest's best known and unknown sculptors bring life to the streets of Effingham as part of the annual "Sculptures on the Avenues" outdoor exhibition. Sculptures on the Avenues is a self-guided walking tour that begins at City Hall, located at 201 E. Jefferson Ave. From there, the exhibition winds in and out of Downtown Effingham. An informative guide, which facilitates a walking tour, is available at the Effingham Visitors Center or City Hall.
CITY: Effingham
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market provides our community with fresh, locally-grown food, art, live music and quality artisan goods, produced right here in downtown Effingham, on the Courthouse Museum lawn. Come on out and support our community and your health! The market will continue every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April to October. Enjoy our beautiful downtown square with the best live entertainment, artisans and locally grown food right here in Effingham
CITY: Effingham
Kankakee County Museum
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society. Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
CITY: Kankakee
TREC Recreation Trails
The TREC trail system is a public trail designed to create recreational opportunities. The trails provide a great place for visitors to exercise, whether its walking, riding bikes, or roller blading. The mission is to develop a countrywide, multi-use trail system, educate the communities on the benefits of the trails, and promote an active lifestyle by providing recreational activities.
CITY: Effingham
Alton Little Theater
Entertaining audiences since 1934, the Alton Little Theater offers a season of great live theatrical performances from dramas to comedies to everyone's favorite musicals. The Alton Little Theater is one of the oldest community theaters in the state of Illinois.
CITY: Alton
Lincoln: History to Hollywood
"Lincoln: History to Hollywood," an exhibition of sets, costumes and props from the Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning film "Lincoln," has opened at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex, located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Items of note in the exhibit include Lincoln's office set, a vignette of Mary Lincoln's bedroom, Lincoln's gloves, Tad Lincoln's tin soldiers, and the rocking chair where President Lincoln sat with Tad. Most of the furniture pieces in the exhibit are antiques from the Civil War era, not reproductions. The exhibits are on long-term loan from Spielberg and DreamWorks Studio. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum features more than 40,000 square feet of galleries, theatres and historic displays that takes visitors on a journey from Lincoln's humble beginnings through his Presidency. The "Lincoln: History to Hollywood" exhibit will be located in Union Station, across the street from the presidential museum.
CITY: Springfield
Doughboy Statue
A World War I memorial stature, "The Spirit of The American Dough Boy" was dedicated on September 6, 1927 following its acquisition through a project sponsored jointly by the local American Legion and VFW Posts. The solider is forever immortalized in statue form, seen is his war apparel and stance. The Dough Boy is a symbol of freedom and remembrance of those who fought for our land.
CITY: Herrin
Arcola Architectural Tours
Arcola is a pristine showcase of small-town America that still retains many examples of more than a century of architectural changes in the American home. Two tours daily from April through October.
CITY: Arcola
Spring Dance Concert 2014
The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be having a concert that will show many facets of dance expression, including modern, ballet, experimental and jazz. Due to remodeling the concert will be held at the Huntley Middle School Auditorium.
CITY: DeKalb
Clark 54 Drive-In Theatre
Outdoor Big-Screen theatre offering double features every weekend from April to September, complete with full concessions.
CITY: Summer Hill
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
Author-poet Carl Sandburg was born in the the three-room cottage at 331 E. Third Street in Galesburg on January 6, 1878. The modest house relfects the typcial living conditions of a late-nineteenth-century working-class family and features many furnishings that once belonged to the Sandburg family. Behind the home stands a small wooded park which features the Quotation Walk, a celebration of the Prairie Poet's work and words. It is in this tranquil setting that the ashes of Carl Sandburg and his wife Lilian were liad to rest beneath Remberance Rock.
CITY: Galesburg
Stang Arts Studio & Gallery
Stang Arts Studio & Gallery features art classes for both children and adults, along with holding various events throughout the year. The artist, Jamie Stang, also specializes in "paint parties." These parties are great for a group, as they feature great food, drinks, music and art. Jamie helps visitors discover their inner-artist while relaxing in a chic studio-style atmosphere. Check out her gallery while you're there too.
CITY: Effingham
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. Configure it any way you like. You may need a 500-booth to 800-booth area, or 100 to 200 booths. If you're planning a larger show, you'll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. Or you can create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty, so just ask.
CITY: Rosemont
Raue Center for the Arts
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Winneshiek Playhouse Presents: "Lend Me A Tenor"
It's 1934, and the world's greatest tenor, Tito Merelli, has come to Cleveland, Ohio, to save its Grand Opera Company by singing Otello. When he is unexpectedly incapacitated, Max, the Opera Director's meek assistant, is given the daunting task of finding a last-minute replacement. Chaos ensues - including a scheming soprano, a tenor-struck ingenue, a jealous wife and the Cleveland Police department. May 9,10 and 15-17. 7:30 pm. $15.
CITY: Freeport
The Hangar 9
Known for its wide selection of craft beer and hosting exceptional music, The Hangar 9 is arguably Carbondale's best venue for nightlife. Built to resemble an airplane hangar, the building is unmistakable. Located on The Strip in Downtown Carbondale, the bar brings everything from karaoke, open-mic, and trivia to recognizable national acts to the downtown.
CITY: Carbondale
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre
Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.
CITY: Freeport
Lindo Theater
This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.
CITY: Freeport
Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak Park
Start your weekends early at Thursday Night Out, beginning in May. Purchase a dine-around booklet at the kiosk on Lake & Marion for $12 and enjoy dining al fresco, free outdoor entertainment and live music under the stars!
CITY: Oak Park
The Barn at Allen Acres Wedding and Reception Venue
The Barn at Allen Acres Wedding and Reception Venue sits on 3 and 1/2 acres just on the edge of town in Rock Falls IL. The property is surrounded by a cornfield and offers a serene tranquil destination for your wedding and reception. The property is less than a 5 minute drive to restaurants and hotels. The Dairy Barn was built in the 1920's and restored in 2011. It boasts a beautiful 26 foot vaulted ceiling in the upstairs haymow with some of its original architecture still intact. During the process of the restoration, reclaimed barn wood and reclaimed hardware were used whenever possible, maintaining the rustic feel of the Barn. We've added a 5 foot wide set of stairs leading to the upstairs space and a small deck with stairs, off of the back of the Barn, giving the bride a dramatic entrance down the aisle and to the alter. The upstairs haymow has a capacity of 150 people for a wedding ceremony. The downstairs area, where the dairy cows were kept, in the early years of the barn, also has a capacity for 150 people.
CITY: Rock Falls
The Sleeping Beauty
We all know the story of The Sleeping Beauty…the beautiful Princess Aurora, felled by a curse, saved by a fairy, awakened by true love's kiss. But you've probably never seen it like this…a beautiful, colorful, royal, graceful, fairy tale ballet. Champaign Urbana Ballet – the creative artists who bring you The Nutcracker every December -- presents The Sleeping Beauty.
CITY: Champaign
Maple City Fine Art Exhibition
Area artists display their artwork at the Geneseo Art League and the Cellar Restaurant and compete for top honors during this exhibit.
CITY: Geneseo
Legacy Of Collaboration
Sponsored by The Jacksonville Symphony Society. The concert will take place at Rammelkamp Chapel at Illinois College, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for each concert or $60 for season tickets. Students and youth are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the event or 2 weeks prior to the concert at County Market.
CITY: Jacksonville
Dempsey and Kavanagh Galleries
Dempsey Gallery, 1st floor of 100+ year-old barn, offers works for sale. Adjacent Kavanagh Building hosts six to seven exhibits per year, National and regional juried shows.
CITY: St. Charles
- <
- 1
- >


text:
- 3 Comments
Green Man Gaming has Beyond Divinity (PC) for $0 with free shipping. Travel the universe and battle with necromancers, demons and a Death-knight.
Welcome to Ben's Bargains. Please Register, Sign in or Sign in with Facebook
Those necromancers, always causing trouble
activates on steam?
Needs at least a billing address in order to know where to ship the download to. After that, I'd have another password to keep track of, another stupid client in my taskbar, etc. GMG just doesn't have anything compelling for me to bother over; I foresee another D2D waiting for a violent buyout and burn.
Already a member? Sign in below.
Registration takes seconds! Once registered you�ll have members only access to:


text:
You are not logged in.
Am I missing something or is the newest edition of art text completely incompatible with the Lion OS. Every time I use it on any of my three macs the program crashes. It never used to crash, but now I can't even complete a project. The website says it's updated for the Lion OS, but unless I'm missing something that doesn't seem to be the case.
Well let's get it fixed. I've been using Art Text for a very long time, and these FREQUENT crashes are unacceptable! I need this program to work. Please, please, please correct the code so that we can get this to work properly with Lion, without crashing whenever we try to save the image.
The update is already announced:
Customers who purchased at App Store need to wait until the update is available there. All others can download Art Text 2.4.1 (v442) from the update page:
Thanks! I've downloaded the update and it's working fine. Thank you.
Did the update hit the App Store already? Because here, the app crashes consistently every time I try to export to file, rendering it pretty much unusable...
The App Store version is 2.4.1. It's the same as on our web site. If it crashes, please give me these details:
1. The version of Mac OS on your computer.
2. What format you exported to, and how high was the resolution?
3. Please send your document to email@example.com with the link to this topic. I'll try to export and repeat the crash.
4. Also send me the console and crash logs saved after the crash. The crash log is displayed automatically. Copy all text from the crash reporter window.
To save the console log, open the Console application from the Applications/Utilities folder. Choose File > Open Quickly > System Log Queries > All Messages (on Lion) or File > Open Console Log (on an earlier Mac OS). Then choose File > Save a Copy As in the menu of Console to save the log.
Hi Nick, and thanks for your quick reply. Here is the requested info:
1. Mac OS version: latest Lion (10.7.2)
2. Format exported: I don't get the chance to pick a format, the app crashes before that. My exact steps to reproduce a crash consistently are:
a. Lauch Art Text
b. Create a new document from any template
c. Click the "Export To..." button
d. Click "File..."
The app crashes instantly and consistently, just after that last click on "File...".
Note: I used "AppCleaner" to totally remove the app, then reinstalled it from the app store. It is still consistently crashing with the steps above.
3. It is not related to my document: it happens consistently with any new document from the template gallery.
4. Console log and crash log: may contain private info, so I will send them by email.
Note: I have a slightly non-standard setup (but not uncommon) where my user folder is on a secondary drive. So my "user" folder under "/Users" is actually a symbolic link that points to the real folder on the secondary drive. It has caused problems in the past (with Pixelmator, see this thread: http://support.pixelmator.com/viewtopic … amp;t=6758) But it may not be related this time, as I could reproduce the same error under a brand new user with a regular home folder.
Thanks for your help!
Hi Yves-Eric,
Thank you for sending us the logs. We have fixed a problem similar to this in the last update. Probably the update wasn't successful. Please delete the application and re-download it from App Store.
I should have included Art Text version, sorry:
Art Text Version 2.4.1 (442)
I tried reinstalling from the app store just in case (after uninstalling with AppCleaner to be sure to remove support files too), but the same crash still occurs.
Thanks you for your help!
Hi all
Nick, it seems that the last 2.4.1 (build 442) update is labelled 2.4 (442) when using Art Text>About Art Text menu item:
(downloading Art Text from the BeLight website not from the App Store)
yemartin, does Art Text crash when trying to export using File>Export� menu item?
Thank you for the suggestion: using "File > Export..." menu item works fine. And not only does it work, it also temporarily fixes the problem: I can then use the "Export To.. > File..." button and it does not crash anymore... until I restart Art Text (then the button causes the crash again).
Anyway, the menu item works, so this can be downgraded from "showstopper" to "annoying crash"...
Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you troubleshoot this issue.
Thanks again for your help,
yemartin wrote:
Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you troubleshoot this issue.
Hi yemartin
Sorry, I'm not one of BeLight developers, just one user of some BeLight applications (mainly SP, IT and AT).
Please send me a new copy of your crash and console logs. Maybe they are different from the previous logs.
I don't know how this difference in version numbers has happened. Just a minute ago, I have downloaded Art Text from our site. It displays "Version 2.4.1 (442)".
From the logs, it looks like the same crash to me, but anyway, I just sent by email another copy of the logs as requested.
Thank you for your help!
Nick wrote:
I don't know how this difference in version numbers has happened. Just a minute ago, I have downloaded Art Text from our site. It displays "Version 2.4.1 (442)".
Here what I've done:
- delete Art Text from my computer (from Applications folder)
- download the last full version (http://s3.amazonaws.com/belightsoft/ArtText.dmg)
- launch the .dmg
- then clicking on the AT icon from the Art Text window (from the .dmg) and looking for the file infos (File>Read Informations (Cmd-I) I get this:
- after launching AT, I get the same informations (Version 2.4 (442)) from Art Text>About Art Text


text:
Houston >Bars & Clubs > Drink
3718 Main St, Houston, TX | Directions 7700229.738144 -95.379920
Neighborhoods: South Central, Midtown
I Would Rather Go To The Old Notsuoh and Fall Through the Fl – My wife and I went to the Dax Riggs show last night. Dax Riggs was great, and while the bartenders and staff were nice and cordial, the Mink itself was less than impressive. I don't understand why a place qualifies as a "hipster" haven just because it houses a tawdry collection of used furniture randomly strewn about in dimly lit, dingy rooms. The place is a maze to get through. If you are one of the people who actually heed the surgeon general's warnings and refrain from smoking coffin nails, the proximity to smokers at the Mink is all around. I have no problem with you going and killing yourself outside, but Houston has laws prohibiting smoking inside, so that those of us who value our lives don't have to pay for your stupidity. Also, you aren't "hip" or cool if you spark up a joint during a show. Get over yourself. I just don't understand why most clubs that host indie related events have to be such run down, thrift store type places. Bathroom with no doors, patched floors, no toilet seats, ignorant things written on the walls, etc. I don't know, I know I'm ranting, but I have a huge headache this morning from all of the secondhand smoke, and my wife can't stop talking about the nasty guys who kept making drunk innuendos to her all night. No offense to the staff of the mink or the ownership, but it just didn't do it for me. Blah.
BADASS ATMOSPHERE and great music. – I had a blast this past saturday when we went to the after party for the musuem of fine arts mixed music series.
The crowd was good, the music was bangin but the service was non exsistant. They were SUPER short staffed and I had to wait about 10 minutes every time I wanted a beer. Other than being short staffed, no barback cleaning the place up and a really rude bartender in the backroom I totally recommend it. I will def go back.
Downtown dance club foregos flash for solid live music offerings and contagious DJ mixes. – In Short
Owner Tim Murrah (who some might remember from clubs Metropol and Stuka) brings his dance floor talents to Main Street. Formerly occupied by Drink Bar, the multilevel complex offers varied entertainment options, including a laid-back candlelit front bar ideal for lounging over cocktails. Upstairs, clubgoers pack the dance floor to a rotating calendar of in-house and visiting DJs and live music acts, with Wednesday nights reserved for rock music.
Great place, but a bit enigmatic. – The Mink is one of my favorite bars in Houston! But here's my analysis:
Decor: (1) Front bar: tasteful and elegant. (2) Back bar: minimalist with black walls; lounge area has good seating, but is a little creepy. (3) Upstairs: more of a dance venue; good club lighting and adequate seating.
Bartenders: Awesome, nicest group of bartenders you'll ever meet. Very attentive and friendly. Watch out for the bouncer, though, he is no-nonsense.
Clientele: Mostly fashionable scenester types. Doesn't really cater to the yuppie, chest hair crowd except on rare occassions. Everyone is welcome (no dress code), but most everyone at least attempts to look nice. Snob-level is low.
Drinks: Great variety of alcoholic beverages at reasonable (albeit a little high) prices. Specials during the week are awesome, though.
Atmosphere: (1) Front bar: casual and relaxed. (2) Back bar: a little more pretentious, but intimate. (3) Upstairs: where people go to dance and/or where bands/DJs play. Dance floor is adequate. Very dimly lit. Lot of bathrooms which is a major plus!
Location: Midtown-ish, adjacent to Big Top and Continental Club. Street parking is usually ample.
Problems: Sometimes this place can be pretty empty on the weekends, especially in the front bar. Not sure why that is. DJ's choice of music challenging, a good or bad thing depending on your perspective. You won't hear Justin Timberlake or Ludacris, but if you're up for cutting edge dance music from artists you may have never heard of, this is your place.
Overall: Great place that will grow on you!
I absolutely love love love this bar and I don't even drink. The people are amazing, the atmosphere is intimate, and the music is phenomenal! I love that if you want to change it up a bit that you have four different bars within The Mink to choose from. Whether you are out to chat at the bar, lounge on pillow covered benches surrounded by candle light or if you want to dance all night The Mink is the place to be. I couldn't pick a better spot to spend my weekends. Bravo Tim Murrah on a job well done!
BarFly rocks! – Excellent bar, great atmosphere, friendly people, excellent dance floor, OK priced drinks, easy parking, mellow atmosphere., excellent place to meet people! What more do ya want?
Unassuming... – Totally unassuming, Drink Bar and Bar Fly are a great place to get your night started. Location is easy...right at Alabama and Main in an area that is certain to be hot in the years to come. Drinks are affordable and bartenders are generous! Great place to observe some of H-towns finest looking folks...enjoy!
nice spot – great drinks, friendly staff, pretty-people watching is good...its fun for a "night-out-on-the-town" starting point.
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Drink on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Organization Inspiration: Geninne's Studio
Part of the organizational success of this room seems to be due to compartmentalization. Geninne has chosen her furniture and storage carefully, so that everything has a designated spot. A custom-made card-catalog-style unit is perfect for holding all the bits and baubles Geninne uses in her projects.
Check out Geninne's Art Blog or her Flickr page for more inspirational images and spaces. You can peruse and purchase her own artwork in her Etsy shop as well.
(Images: Geninne)
6 Comments
Gorgeous. I'm a big fan of Geninne's art.
I'd love one of these desks. What are they known as?
@selene -
If you're referring to the desk in the first photo, I'm pretty sure it's an Ikea glass top with two Ikea wooden sawhorses. I've used this set-up as a desk for years. Very convenient, and inexpensive!
- Susie
totally awesome little studio. so colorful and cheerful and organized. love it!
What a great space to work! I love the sawhorse supports for the glass top - even more love for the extra storage the sawhorse allows! Thank you for sharing!
Merci Susie! What a nice surprise to know it's Ikea!


text:
Backing Up PCLaw Data
Use the Backup/Restore feature to backup your data. You can also enable the End of Session Backup feature if you want the program to prompt you to backup your data when you exit the PCLaw® software.
For version 9.31d or lower, verify that each of the DynData, StatData, and RecordIDX folders are less than 250 MB before you backup your data. If the files are larger than 250 MB, you should backup your data outside of the PCLaw program.
- Backing Up Your Data Inside the Program
- Backing Up Your Data Outside the Program
- Enabling the End of Session Backup Prompt
- Backing up your SQL PCLaw database
Backing Up Your Data Inside the Program
Take the following steps to backup your data inside the PCLaw program:
- Click File, select Backup/Restore, and Backup Data.
- Click Yes to confirm that you are the only user logged in to PCLaw.
Note: If you are not the only user in PCLaw, all other users must exit PCLaw before you can backup your data.
- Click OK to open the PCLaw Archive - Export File window.
- Select a location to save your backup file and enter a file name.
Note: We recommend that you rename the file to include the date so that you can easily distinguish your backup files and to help prevent overriding older files.
- Click Save to create the backup file.
We recommend that you make several copies of your data and that you retain the previous five to six backup files.
Backing Up Your Data Outside the Program
Take the following steps to backup your data outside of the PCLaw program if your data folders are 250 MB or larger:
- Click Help and select About PCLaw.
- Press and hold the Ctrl + Shift keys and click Tech Support to open the Data Directory Dump window.
- Click to highlight Dynamic: and click Shell To to open the Windows Command Prompt window.
- Enter CD../.. and press Enter to go to the PCLaw Data directory.
- Enter Start. and press Enter to open the PCLaw Data folder.
- Exit the PCLaw software and verify that all other users exit the software.
- Right-click the Data folder and click Copy.
- Browse to a location where you want save your backup files.
- Right-click a blank area in the backup location and select Paste to copy the Data folder.
Note: Select any location on the computer other than the same location as the Common folder.
If you receive an Access Denied error message when you copy the Data folder to another directory, contact your Network Administrator.
Enabling the End of Session Backup Prompt
Take the following steps to enable the End of Session Backup prompt:
- Click Options and select Workstation Settings to open the Workstation Settings window.
- Click the Other tab.
- Click to check the Ask when Exiting PCLaw box.
- Click OK.
The software only displays the End of Session Backup prompt if you are the last user to log out of the program.


text:
Elateral Blog
Items tagged: brands
India Snatches Retail Pie Away From Foreign Supermarkets
Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour have been eyeing up India's retail pie for years. Last month, it looked like they could sell direct to Indian customers – and take their slice of this $1.3 trillion pie. Last month, the pie was snatched away again.


text:
Gerhard Haase-Hindernberg depicts how a girl with a dream became a world-famous ballerina. He doesn't just irradiate a youth embossed with discipline and exhausting hours in the ballet hall but also guides us into a world of ambition and tremendous pressure to suceed. Beginning with an important day of her career - her emploiment as first soloist at Staatsballet Berlin at the age of just 17 years. Leading to numerous international engagements and performances. "POLINA - Aus der Moskauer Vorstadt auf die grossen Bühnen der Welt" offers us the possibility to get to know the woman behind the fragile swanprincess.
Gerhard Haase-Hindenberg
"POLINA - Aus der Moskauer Vorstadt auf die großen Bühnen der Welt"
€ 16,95 (D) / @ 17,50 (A) / sFr 30,70
publishing date: 13th of september 2010
language: german


text:
Nothing at all to do with Africa !
I caught this estimated 250 to 300lbs Piraiba catfish in a tributary of the Amazon last year.
It was landed on a 6ft 6ins Bass rod, 50lbs braid line and a 10/0 circle hook.
The fight lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes and the rod broke at 2 hours !
We released him after the pics.
The world record Piraiba was caight in the same area in 2008 and weighed in at 295lbs
The sheer variety of fish we caught there was amazing. A great experience to be in the jungle with tribal guides and not another soul in site all week.
Oh, and I take parties there as well if anyone wants to try their luck. We also caught nearly 1,000 Peacock Bass on fly, jigs and spinners.


text:
Beautiful saturated white with high opacity. Love the way it reacts with clear embossing powder; sets the ink to a shimmery gloss. I just keep buying more of these lucious inks.
Great color & wonderful coverage but It may it maybe just me who is having issues keeping them close. Great to use with the embossing powers the same or different colors.


text:
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Baking Cups
Item# sc0246
Sharing birthday treats with the stars will make any kid's day! Wilton has today's favorite faces on fun party products for cakes, cookies and more.
We make it easy to dress up a cupcake! Just put em together with these SpongeBob SquarePants'™ Baking Cups and Icing Decorations.
- Standard size, microwave-safe paper.
- 2-inches in diameter.
Get exclusive offers about this product and more!


text:
Caught between beetle, hard spot in economy
Beetles are battering Colorado's forests, but the battle on the bugs also is bolstering the region's lumber industry, at least for a while. Federal officials earlier this month…
Want to read more?
This article and other exclusive local content now require a subscription. (Learn More)


text:
Voting and Comment on "PRODUCT Challenge"
Posted 07 February 2011 - 01:36
Entries can be seen here: http://www.fotozones...-product-shoot/
"Don't argue with STUPID people, they will only bring you down to their level and win with experience"
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place."
Posted 07 February 2011 - 02:11
Posted 07 February 2011 - 04:00
"Don't argue with STUPID people, they will only bring you down to their level and win with experience"
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place."
Posted 10 February 2011 - 08:10
Omaruru Namibia
Posted 10 February 2011 - 12:42
ok I admit it Imabonehead, how do you vote?
The reason you can't figure it out is because voting has closed.
Posted 10 February 2011 - 13:18
Omaruru Namibia
Posted 10 February 2011 - 13:51
Thank you but I dont think I deserved this one.
lets talk about the images for a minute or 2.
Just some quick observations from me. Please feel free to disagree with me. I would like your opinions please.
Check how many images was about a bottle of some sorts.
Shows you that most of us couldnt think further than "bottle"
Images are pretty small - so I can only comment on what I can see.
Mark English's image was nice and neat and clean. He put some effort into doing that one.
Bilbo was thinking out of the box. (turn the box a bit sideways- will show off better - especially regards the box lid - top) I liked it plenty. Both these images left maybe too much space for text? Maybe image is strong enough to convey most of the advertisement anyway?
Bri-an: you need to look at composition and shadows - do you see this image as a advert in a Magazine?
Liquid Solid: nice image - perhaps the reflection is too strong? its just MY opinion....
Coreworld - part of your image is disappearing - right hand side bottom? Space for text? Lighting needs some attention.
Mike Buckley - I feel your image is also disappearing too much into the distance.
StuartNeil - image very central - check your background and reflection of light on the bottle. Remember its not just a product shoot - it was for an advertisement on the backpage of a magazine. So not just a record shot.
Petteram - nice clean shot. at least different!
Dallas - nice clean shot also.
Antoinette - nice thinking. reflections on the cup distracts for me.
Fons - interesting. different. maybe too busy?
Mrs P - different thinking too - perhaps the product is a bit small in the frame? I dont know - just my opinion.
Rotoghost- light and reflections - its no good if the shadows hides the product name.
Sean Mulin - image also very central. reflection nice tho!
Longhiker. Actually pretty nice. now what if the magazine isnt in landscape format Evil
Bottles are not easy to photograph if you want to get all the lines and reflections right.
be VERY grateful I didnt choose wine bottles as the challenge....
Perhaps most images were not very imaginative?
re my own image:
Its boring, nothing different to what I normally do. I couldn't even come up with something out of the box. Its the same style as everything else that I do. BAD news.
I know I have learned something from this challenge. I hope some of you did too.
I will therefor ask someone else to help me choose the next challenge. If that's okey with you guys and gals.
Posted 10 February 2011 - 14:12
Omaruru Namibia
Posted 10 February 2011 - 14:28
Great entries, all of you. A lot of creative juices were flowing ;D
D700, D300; D200; F2, Lumix FZ30; and a bunch of Nikon MF & AF glass (& a Rokinon 85mm f1.4)
Posted 10 February 2011 - 14:43
Your image might be boring for you perhaps because it's your typical style, but that doesn't make it boring for me. (I haven't seen enough of your images to know what your typical style is.) I like the look in the woman's face, her posture, the chair and the use of selective color. Very interesting stuff that's not at all boring!
You mentioned that my image is "disappearing too much into the distance." That is EXACTLY my problem with the image as well. I wanted the image to be mostly a combination of shades of white and off-white but this one completely lacks punch. This is the first time that I have tried to make such an image and I probably got it wrong both in the capture and the post-processing.
Even so, I remain grateful as I mentioned elsewhere that you gave me an easy opportunity to get beyond my comfort zone. Perhaps most important, my disappointment in the image motivates me to study up on how to do this kind of work and to get better at it.
Posted 10 February 2011 - 17:44
Posted 10 February 2011 - 18:30
Posted 10 February 2011 - 19:32
Posted 10 February 2011 - 20:07
Posted 10 February 2011 - 20:17
Posted 10 February 2011 - 20:30
Nice photo. What's the target market?
Damn good question...... I dont have an answer.
Makes you think doesnt it. was this challenge a successful one? Photo wise - perhaps not. learning curve - yes.
Posted 10 February 2011 - 20:52
Posted 11 February 2011 - 15:36
Win a thinkTank Retrospective 30 camera bag just by making a post to Fotozones this week!
Please support Fotozones by purchasing your gear from our website advertisers wherever possible.
Posted 11 February 2011 - 19:49
I'm not a pro and have never been asked to do a product shoot, so I'm curious: Does the typical professional product shoot require the photographer to do everything from concept to design to photography with no help from other creative pros?
As one who rides on both sides of the fence (as a photographer and as an Advertising Agency Creative Director) let me try to answer that question.
A photograph for Press Advertising has to fulfil certain requirements:
Obviously the product has to be displayed and lit in the most alluring way possible but the photograph must also fit a pre-conceived Layout.
For a full-page four-sided Bleed Ad., it must be designed to fit the page-dimensions with enough extra image area around the Live-area for a 1/8" Bleed on all sides; and with sufficient space within the Live Area but kept clear of the Product itself for the overlying Text (which will normally include a Headline, body copy, address lines and a Company Logo.).
Additionally, the Ad. may be just one in a carefully planned Campaign so the photograph will need to match the mood of the rest of the images used in the campaign (maybe shot by other photographers) and fit a Layout which has been standardized for the complete Campaign.
When shooting for a situation like that, I usually make an acetate overlay of the Layout (with the Text areas inked in with a marker pen) which I stick over the ground glass of a large format camera and then arrange the Products to fit the available space. Tethered shooting with a Layout image available on the computer for use as an overlay to check the image for copy-fitting serves the same purpose.
When I am fortunate enough to be acting as both the Art Director and the Photographer, I have more leeway but I will always start with a very clear idea of my intended Layout and the content of the Body Copy in my mind � although this can often evolve further following conversation with the client during the Shoot. But first, I will always make sure that I have a shot which fits the original concept before making variations which might be useful for further Ads., brochures or web site content.
Very few of the images submitted for this contest would meet these criteria, neither do most of them seem to be "Selling" the product with a clear marketing message: so in this connection (and while wearing my Art Director's hat!) I would have found Ho's (non-submitted) image to have been the most useful for use as a full-page Ad..
Posted 11 February 2011 - 20:03
Can anyone disagree that this particular Challenge has perhaps led to the most increased knowledge in months? Hats off to Elsa for coming up with the idea!
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
So I've been reading and reading but couldn't find an answer to this.
The Dev team insists on the fact that the baseband MUST be 02.28 in order to be able to unlock using yellowsnow. However, there is no mention of whether you must have a certain bootloader. I understand you must have BL 5.8 if you need to downgrade from 02.30 to 02.28, but what if I am already there. Does the BL still matter?
So my problem is that I am on 2.2 with BB 02.28 but the bootloader is 6.2. Is yellowsnow dependent on the baseband, the BL or both?


text:
Click Here To Watch This Video at College Boy Physicals
Hot young college studs go for their entrance physicals! Deep anal penetration, anal probing, vacuum pumping, elector-cock therapy and MORE!
Description: Today I had a new candidate for a study we were running on the campus walk into the office. He saw a flyer and brought it into the office and presented it to me so I said," Step right up and sit
Permanent link to this video:
Code to embed player in blogs and forums, etc:
Post this video in the JUB Forums with this code:
Simply copy the above code into your JUB forum post and the movie will appear.


text: Uh well in the west we read left to right because that's how our language is written out. In Japan it's written the opposite, right to left, so naturally their books would read that way as well. When they're translated it would be pointless to try and move the panels so they'd be read from left to right anyway.


text:
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VARIABLE STAR OBSERVERS 25 Birch Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA INTERNET: email@example.com Tel. 617-354-0484 Fax 617-354-0665 AAVSO ALERT NOTICE 284 (June 14, 2001) 1836-65 SUPERNOVA 2001cn IN IC 4758 (PAVO) We have been informed by the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (IAU Circular 7643) that R. Chassagne, Ste. Clotilde, Ile de Reunion, discovered an apparent supernova on images taken June 11.95 and 12.85 UT at unfiltered CCD magnitude about 14.8, using a 0.30-m reflector. Nothing was seen at the location of the supernova down to photographic magnitude ~21.0 on a Digital Sky Survey image taken 1976 May 4.75 UT. The object was confirmed at unfiltered CCD magnitude about 14.8 by R. Santallo, Faaa, Tahiti, French Polynesia, who obtained images on June 13.531 UT, using a 0.2-m reflector (IAU Circular 7643). According to Chassagne, SN 2001cn is located 2.6" west and 17.9" south of the center of IC 4758, at the coordinates: R.A. = 18h 46m 17.84s Decl. = -65 degrees 45' 41.8" (2000) Santallo gives the supernova's offset as 1.8" west and 17.4" south of the nucleus, with corresponding end figures of 17.88s and 41.8". Accompanying is an AAVSO Preliminary chart (approximately 'f' scale) of IC 4758, based on the Digital Sky Survey and magnitudes from the USNO A2.0 Catalog and showing the location of SN 2001cn, prepared by K. Malatesta, AAVSO Headquarters. Please use this chart to observe the supernova, and report your observations of 1836-65 SN 2001CN to AAVSO Headquarters, making sure to indicate which comparison star(s) you used. Congratulations to R. Chassagne on his latest discovery! CHARTS AVAILABLE ON AAVSO WEB AND FTP SITES Electronic copies of the chart for SN 2001cn mentioned in this Alert Notice are available through our web site at the following address: http://www.aavso.org It may also be obtained directly from our FTP site (184.108.40.206): ftp://ftp.aavso.org/alerts/alert284 The answering machine at AAVSO Headquarters is on nights and weekends for your convenience. Please call our charge-free number (888-802-STAR = 888-802-7827) to report your observations. We also encourage observers to send observations by fax to 617-354-0665 or by e-mail through the Internet to email@example.com. Many thanks for your valuable astronomical contributions and your efforts. Good observing! Janet A. Mattei Director Elizabeth O. Waagen Senior Technical Assistant
[1] http://www.aavso.org/
[2] http://www.aavso.org/publications
[3] http://www.aavso.org/publications/alerts
[4] http://www.aavso.org/category/tags/web-publications
[5] http://www.aavso.org/print/1555


text:
attorneys general vs. attorney generals
Why is the term "attorneys general" correct? It used to be "attorney generals" ... There are multiple attorney generals.
If I was describing a group of Army generals, I wouldn't say "Armies General" ... would I?
It's a compound noun where the second word is basically an adjective that describes the preceding noun, or "head." In this case, "general" describes "attorney."
Ah, the joy of head-first compound nouns.
A regular compound noun - "military funeral," for instance - has the head at the end. So we pluralize it as "military funerals," since we're counting funerals and not militaries. More than one "company car" is "company cars," "dog trainer" becomes "dog trainers" and so on. The thing we're counting is at the end. "Army general" is another example of this.
Some compound nouns are "head first" so they kind of look backwards and annoying. In your example, we're counting attorneys, not the concept of general-ness. Therefore, "attorneys general."
There are other examples of this: passers-by, courts-martial, sons-in-law are some of the more common head-first compound nouns, and they pluralize the same way. We're counting passers, courts, and sons, respectively.
If memory serves - and I could be wrong - we get this from French, which permits adjectives to come after the noun they describe more often than English does. That's why you see it pop up a lot in law and military language, where we borrowed heavily from French. If I'm wrong, though, I expect someone will let us know. *smile*
6 votes • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
@msades ... You're on the mark! This is a holdover from when French was the tongue of the Norman-French overlords and thus the tongue of the government, legal system, and military. The more English way to say it would be the general attorney ... The attorney that represents the general public ... and the plural would be the general attorneys. But as you pointed out, it's a holdover from French and the adjective follows the noun ... thus attorneys general.
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
Sergeants major? Sergeant majors?
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
Definitely sergeants major ... http://www.sergeantsmajor.org/ That's the way I remember it from my Army days.
It's odd that sergeant major is the only one that is backwards ... It's major general! ... Major Generals.
1 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
BTW, most old military terms are French/Latin based. I wrote a blog on what we might have called the military and the armed forces had they come from Anglo-Saxon / Germanic roots.
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
Actually, it's Majors General. It's the same as attorneys general. Both are pluralized nouns (attorneys/majors) with adjectives (major/general).
2 votes • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
correction--should read "...with an adjective (general)."
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
@Brus ... not in the US Army. The adjective comes before noun ... brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general ... thus brigadier generals, major generals, lieutenant generals. General is the noun, not the adjective, in the military rank. Whereas in attorney general, it is the adjective.
1 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
To add to AnWulf ... nor in the British army. AnWulf is quite right.
One way to see it is that a sergeant-major is a type or grade of sergeant, whereas lieutenant-general is a type of grade of general. The main nouns are sergeant and general respectively, so they take the plural, not the classifying word.
2 votes • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
bringing it back to attorneys rather than military ranks... it is 1 power or attorney, and 2 powers of attorney (not 2 power of attorneys)
same principle.
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
Typo alert... - "1 power OF attorney...."
0 vote • URL to this comment • Report Abuse
Attorney General is a title consisting of 2 words. Military rank is a title, also consisting of 2 words, ie; Major General. There are no adjectives in a title.
3 votes • URL to this comment • Report Abuse


text:
The 10 slot screens you have, that is the point its self correct. and it is a 3 footer. Is it the 1 1/4 pipe. I did go to your web site looking for some info, I couldnt find and points. What would be shipping to 12866 on the 10 slot. Thanks to all of you who are helping me I am learning a great deal.
The screens I have I will sell for $45.00 each. I believe they usually bring around $75.00 or more these days. Sammy would know better than me. I haven't used one for over 25 years. These belonged to my dad when he retired and he wanted me to dispose of them.


text:
AUSTIN -- If you are a frequent traveler then you know the drill at the airport --take off your jacket, your shoes, stand and wait in the security line. But by the end of march, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will have a pre-screening program in place that will allow you to by pass these restrictions.
To help move people through lines and improve security, the head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Austin's inclusion in TSA's pre-check program at Bergstrom Thursday.
"It's our belief that virtually everyone that's traveling today is not a terrorist, but we don't know that unless we can do a bit more with people who share information," administrator John Pistole said.
Pistole said pre-check is currently in place at 35 of the country's largest airports. The inclusion of Austin and four others will make 40.
"It's our way to try to move from the 'one size fits all' construct that was necessary, stood up after 9-11, to that of a risk-based, intelligence-driven organization," Pistole said.
Passengers fill out forms online and schedule an in-person interview at the airport. In return, they get their own security line, can keep their shoes, belt and light jacket on and leave laptops in their bags.
Travelers have had to take shoes off since December of 2001. Texas Congressman Micheal McCaul, who is chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, says the threat to aviation is still very real to Americans. He endorses the expansion of the pre-check program.
"I think it's a safer, more passenger friendly system where we can be more terrorist targeted. Let the people who we know are not a threat get through without taking their shoes off," McCaul said.
Only certain airlines are participating with the program. Southwest Airlines, which is the largest carrier at ABIA, is not one of them. Pistole says Southwest could come on board later this year.
The cost to sign up is $100 and is good for five years.
For more information:


text:
Saints Slip by USC Aiken in Rain-Shortened PBC Opener
– A single goal in the 55th minute is all it took for the
North Georgia men's soccer team to avoid the storms and sneak by
USC Aiken 1-0 on Saturday evening as both teams opened Peach Belt
Conference action in a rain shortened match at the Soccer
The Saints stay unbeaten on the season at 3-0-1 overall and now 1-0 in Peach Belt Conference action. The Pacers, still in search of their first victory, fall to 0-3-1 overall and 0-1 in league action.
A game that started out under the lights ended in the midst of thunderstorms as two separate delays stole the headlines in what turned out to be a classic PBC showdown. After the North Georgia offense fired numerous near misses in the opening minutes, a lightning delay suspended play in the 26th minute, sending teams off the field for what turned out to be a 73-minute delay.
Following the thunderstorm, both squads returned to action and played to a scoreless tie at the half, but it was the Saints who jumped on top in the second period as Gray Phelps scored his first goal in a North Georgia uniform in the 56th minute.
With both teams finding little footing on the field, the Saints sent a cross into the box, finding the foot Max Angel who deflected the pass to Phelps for what turned out to be the game-winner. Phelps and Angel collected their first goal and assist of the season respectively as the duo sent the North Georgia bench into celebration.
The Saints held off a scrappy Pacer bunch down the stretch before the rains came once again, forcing the officials to suspend play, and this time sending the game final at the 77:25 mark with North Georgia snagging the 1-0 victory.
North Georgia dominated with 20 shots in the contest to just seven for USC Aiken. The Saints also led with a 4-1 margin in corner kicks, while the officials whistled 12 fouls to each side.
Rade Tanaskovic continued his stellar start to the season in goal, not allowing a goal and picking up two saves in all 77:25 minutes of action to lower his goals against average to 0.68. USCA's Andray Charles allowed the game's only score in the loss, while tallying seven saves.
North Georgia will have little time to regroup as the squad is set to play host to Barry University Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. The Bucs make their way to town following a 1-1 tie against Carson-Newman on Friday evening.


text:
A 4SquareMedia Website
SmartHouse | SmartOffice | ChannelNews
Web www.smarthouse.com.au
Video Shoot Out Reveals the Best & Budget Irons
By David Richards | Friday | 18/03/2011
Sunbeam has come out poorly, in an ironing shootout up against brands from Kambrook, Philips, Aldi and Tefal.
In a program aired last night on the Nine Network, A Current Affair, producers had several hard core ironers voice their opinions on which iron's they thought were the best.
After being given several irons from some of the biggest brands in the small appliance market the judges, who were deemed to be semi professional ironers, made their choice.
All three reviewers described the Sunbeam Iron as having the "wobbles" due to poor design, while other brands like the Aldi Lumina brand were critisised because of "water dribbles".
The best performing brands were:
Cheap Range - Kambrook 2000W Steamline Iron $29.95
Mid Range - Philips 2800 Series Standard Plus Iron - GC2860 - $69.95
Expensive - Tefal FV9440 - $159.95, and Philips Azur Premium Iron GC4856 - $119.95
To see the review video click here.
Print this article
Email this story to a friend
Link this story:


text:
Holiday Countdown Calendar
Here's a fun and festive way to countdown the days until the big day!
Designed by Michaels® Design Team
Material List
- Floral Craft Ring, 12-inch
- Wilton® Favor Tin Kit, 30 count
- Die Cut with a View™, 180 sheets
- Holiday Stack Paper Pad, 12-inch x 12-inch
- Christmas Ribbon, Tri-colored
- Shimmer Alpha Stickers, Black
- Mod Podge® Matte, 4 oz.
- Crop-A-Dile™
- Pop Dots™, large
- Low Temperature Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Foam Brush
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Jumbo Craft Punch, Circle (optional, may hand cut instead)
- Velcro®,: 5/8-inch White Rounds (optional)
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Countdown Calendar
Trace floral craft ring (for wreath shape) onto decorative paper and cut out.
Step: 2
Apply Mod Podge® to wreath using foam brush. Carefully secure paper to wreath making sure to smooth out any air bubbles as you go. Apply top coat of Mod Podge® to wreath, let dry.
Step: 3
Use a circle punch to punch circles from decorative paper or trace plastic top from lid of favor tin and hand cut circles. Insert plastic circles back in lids with paper circles on top.
Step: 4
Tie ribbon into small shoestring bows and secure to tops of favor tins with glue as shown. Place sticker numbers to tops of tins.
Step: 5
Evenly space all 12 tins around wreath and secure with glue as shown. Optional: Instead of gluing, add Velcro to tins and wreath for easier access to treats inside.
Step: 6
Glue a loop of ribbon to back of wreath for a hanger.
Step: 7
Favor Tin Ornaments
Punch circles from paper and remove lid of tin.
Step: 8
Secure paper circle to inside bottom of tin with pop-dot.
Step: 9
Cut small shapes from paper pad and secure to center of paper circles with a pop-dot to create dimension.
Step: 10
Punch two small holes in top of tin as shown with the Crop-A-Dile™. Cut ribbon, run through holes and knot to form hanger.
Step: 11
Place lid on top and add stickers as desired to finish.
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer's instructions for all products used.
Tins can be filled with treats to be opened everyday until Christmas.


text:
Consider the Following
Britain Installs New Guidelines For Prosecuting Threatening Comments Made Online, Should The U.S. Follow Suit?
by Jill Pantozzi | 3:56 pm, December 22nd, 2012
Keir Starmer, chief prosecutor for England and Wales, spoke this week about stricter guidelines for harassing and threatening comments online. Is it time for the United States to do the same?READ MORE


text: Keep this Tool Box Lantern in your car or in your home, so you're always prepared for emergencies. The tool kit includes multiple features to get you out of sticky situations!The Tool Box Lantern is a powerful lantern with tool kit and blinking emergency light. The Lantern featuers a super bright spotlight, twin blinking light, twin warning reflectors, and auto cigarette lighter power adapter (included). It operates on 4 "C" cell Ni-Cad or regular "C" cell batteries (not included). The 13 piece tool set includes 8 oz. drop forged claw hammer, 6" drop forged adjustable wrench, 6" drop forged slip joint pliers, 8 pc. hex key, and 2 screwdrivers (slotted and phillips). From Mastercraft.


text:
April 24, 2014
November 29, 2012
(AP) A new report gives Virginia's public schools good marks in most areas but there are still some issues.
The Virginia Board of Education's annual state-of-schools report says 93 percent of the state's 1,836 public schools are fully accredited.
The on-time graduate rate has increased by 7.2 percent in four years. The dropout rate fell to 6.5 percent for the Class of 2012.
Student achievement also has made gains. Virginia students performed higher than national averages on the SAT and ACT exams.
But there's an achievement gap between students of different ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
The report also says some schools continue to struggle, including one in Petersburg that was denied accreditation for the seventh straight year.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the board will receive the report Thursday.
The comments sections of Newsplex.com are designed for thoughtful, intelligent conversation and debate. We want to hear from our viewers, but we only ask that you use your best judgment. E-mail is required, but will not be displayed with comment.
As a host Newsplex.com welcomes a wide spectrum of opinions. However this is a site that we host. We have a responsibility to all our readers to try to keep our comment section fair and decent. For that reason The Newsplex reserves the right to not post or to remove any comment.
If you have any ideas to improve the conversation or this section let us know. Send an e-mail to email@example.com.
powered by Disqus


text:
BUMP! and CoNGRATS TO ALL WINNERS!!!
OMG congrats to everyone!
http://www.ratemydrawings.com/drawings/ … 73868.html - I just can believe that Arucchi's drawing only won the 5th place. Oh well I don't care now. Magnificent!
Copyright Mixart New Media LLC.
As creators of drawings, you own the rights to your own drawings. Respect copyright protected artwork.
More information in our Terms and Copyright Policy.
About RateMyDrawings Terms & Conditions Advertise on RMD Privacy Policy Donate Behavior Guide


text:
Marketing News
February 14, 2014
Research by Prof. Sheena Iyengar has shown that when faced with a smaller number of options, consumers tend to be happier with their choices.
What Advertisers Can Learn From Online Dating Sites (And Vice Versa)
February 12, 2014
Zara is still new to American retail markets, but Prof. Nelson Fraiman says they're "very smart" about picking locations when they decide to invest.
Zara Store Debuts at Westlake Center
February 11, 2014
David Rogers, executive director of BRITE, talks about the future of digital strategy and marketing, his upcoming research, and BRITE '14.
Connecting: Columbia University's David Rogers on Digital Marketing
January 31, 2014
Prof. Sheena Iyengar says that when overwhelmed with too many product options, consumers avoid comparing complex factors such as label claims and nutrition information and base their choices on familiarity and price.
The Downside of Too Many Product Choices on Store Shelves
January 29, 2014
JCPenney is hiking prices to make room for dramatic Valentine's Day discounts, a move that Prof. Mark Cohen claims is an attempt to bring back the store's former customer base.
JCP Hikes Prices for Bigger Discounts Later
January 12, 2014
The article features the Center on Global Brand Leadership's presentation of Prof. Schmitt's new book, The Changing Face of the Asian Consumer.
The Academic Week Ahead
December 13, 2013
Ijeoma Arum '14, Melissa Foo '14, Sara Huneke '14, and Matthew Wilkes '14, students in Prof. Ketty Maisonrouge's Design & Marketing of Luxury Products Master Class, developed an innovative launch strategy for Balenciaga's new boutique. The class is offered in partnership with Parsons The New School for Design.
Columbia, Parsons Students Develop Balenciaga Boutique Launch Strategy
November 29, 2013
Prof. Mark Cohen discusses promotions that create the most value for both shoppers and retailers this holiday season.
Which Promotions Work Best for Retailers?
November 25, 2013
Prof. Gita Johar's research finds that the "conditioned superstitions" people develop in response to good luck can increase the illusion of control, offer psychological comfort, and even boost performance.
When Superstition Works
October 31, 2013
Iris Henries, associate dean, chief marketing and communications officer, discusses Columbia Business School's new branding campaign.
Columbia Debuts New Branding Campaign
October 20, 2013
Prof. Damon Phillips says that the brand Chipotle has built around organic, locally–sourced ingredients may become a point of tension as the company starts to grow.
September 13, 2013
David Rogers, Executive Director of BRITE, notes that "for the first time, advertisers can place ads not just against a media property but against our collective conversations."
Twitter IPO: What It Means for You


text:
Recent Comments
Recent Posts
- Why Quantum Computers Cannot Work: The Movie!
- Levon Khachatrian's Memorial Conference in Yerevan
- Navier-Stokes Fluid Computers
- Pictures from Recent Quantum Months
- Joel David Hamkins' 1000th MO Answer is Coming
- Amazing: Peter Keevash Constructed General Steiner Systems and Designs
- Many Short Updates
- Many triangulated three-spheres!
- NatiFest is Coming
Top Posts & Pages
- Why Quantum Computers Cannot Work: The Movie!
- Believing that the Earth is Round When it Matters
- The Kadison-Singer Conjecture has beed Proved by Adam Marcus, Dan Spielman, and Nikhil Srivastava
- Polymath 8 - a Success!
- Answer: Lord Kelvin, The Age of the Earth, and the Age of the Sun
- Eyal Sulganik: Towards a Theory of "Mathematical Accounting"
- Analysis of Boolean Functions
- János Pach: Guth and Katz's Solution of Erdős's Distinct Distances Problem
- Amazing: Peter Keevash Constructed General Steiner Systems and Designs
Tag Archives: Yuri Gurevich
Pictures from Recent Quantum Months
A special slide I prepared for my lecture at Gdansk featuring Robert Alicki and I as climber on the mountain of quantum computers "because it is not there." It has been quite a while since I posted here about quantum … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, Quantum, Updates Tagged Aram Harrow, Connie Sidles, John Sidles, Michal Horodecki, Michel Dyakonov, Quantum computers, Rico Picone, Robert Alicki, Updates, Yuri Gurevich 3 Comments


text:
Portland >Liquor Stores > Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
0315 SW Montgomery St, Portland, OR | Directions 9720145.509305 -122.673463
Sun, Tue-Thu 3pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 3pm-11pm
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Neighbors West - Northwest
Intimate waterfront restaurant with fantastic service. The bistro steak was cooked as ordered and as tender and flavorful as first kiss. Ahh I still remember it fondly.
You so have to go! – I would highly recommend stopping into Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro in Portland. Not only do they have a vast selction of great wines....the food is absolutely amazing! This is not "bar" food, or small plates - it's unique and amazing dishes that you cannot find at other places. The atmosphere is classy and relaxed and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. You should so stop by, it's worth the trip!
fantastic party room – the perfect locale to be with friends to celebrate a big birthday - comfortable, beautiful - the staff was attentive without being overbearing and the food was excellent
Yummy in my Tummy! – I went here last week and wanted to rave about the duck dish I had and the wine it was paired with since both were outstanding. Duck falling off the bone with crispy skin and a sauce that had port in it and I think raspberries. Some delish potatoes were served with it. Would have been great on its own - but the wine the waitress recommended made it even better. It was a blend but mostly Petite Syrah. Rich and velvety. My girlfriend had the scallops and she loved them. Thanks! I'll be back for more!
Total Waste of Time! – I'm getting married have been looking for a great place to have my rehearsal dinner and had heard a lot of good things about Thirst. I stopped by after work to check it out and enjoy a light dinner and some wine. I asked the girl who was standing in the doorway if I could sit outside and she said "sure." (one couple was already sitting outside and the only other customer in the restaurant was sitting at the bar - with me that made a total of 4 customers). I took my seat and the waitress went inside and NEVER CAME BACK! After about 15 minutes I went inside and asked the bartender if I could get a menu and inquired about the waitress. He assured me he would send her out. I ordered a glass of wine from the bar and took it and the menu back out to my seat. The wine tasted like it had been open for quite some time and the flavor was awful. The girl that had seated me finally came out and went straight to the other couple and ignored me completely!! So I sat and sipped my terrible wine for another 15 minutes without ever having anyone inquire about me or take my dinner order. Finally after wasting 40 minutes of my day, I got up and left. If this place cannot handle serving 4 people at once there is no way they can properly handle a party of 70. I do not know what anyone sees in this place other than the view. What a waste of a great space...and a total waste of time!
Hmmm. I have polled my staff and we don't believe this situation ever happened. Unfortunately we have had a disgruntled former employee who has decided to make it his life's work to badmouth Thirst. So I have my supisions here. However IF this situation did occur, I apologize. We pride ourselves on great, prompt service. Our service is usually excellent and we don't leave people sitting outside without checking on them since our staff is stationed outside unless ordering or picking up food/drinks. We open our wines daily and are very busy, so don't have 'old wine'. IF, at any restaurant, for you think something wrong with your wine (or food) - send it back. Luckily, our private party room is very popular and books up early. We host hundreds of flawless parties per year for groups up to 100.
Great Waterfront Restaurant – This was my first time down at Thirst and it was one of the better restaurant experiences I have had in Portland. Aside from waiting for a table (which in hindsight I should just make a reservation in the future) everything was great. Our server was really informed about all the food and wine on the menu and was able to make a great recommendation for me when I asked for a wine suggestion. My date opted not to have wine but had one of their bourbon flights instead which he loved! It was also great to be able to experience wines, liquors and dishes that truly highlight all the wonderful local options we have in the PacNW. I will certainly go back to Thirst, but this time with a reserved table!
Fantastic Wine, Food - really good cocktails!! – I have visited quite a few times and was pleasantly surprised that this great wine bar also now has cocktails!! Really unique ones too. I had one that was finished with a splash of champagne and had passion fruit in it. We sat our on teh patio, staring at the river and shared fondue - so delicious and really creative items accompanied it. We tried one of their burgers and it was delicious. I've also had their tasty gnocchi a few times and a really good cheese dip. Another great thing is they allow dogs on the patioand are very dog friendly, even giving ours his own water dish and doggie snack. We'll be back to dine, enjoy the views, sip on some geat wine and definitely for that delicious cocktail!!
nice place – habe den abend dort wirklich genossen. nette bar mit guten cocktails und freundlichem personal. gerne wieder
Just Plain Terrible – My husband and I received two restaurant. com gift certificates to Thirst from a friend last summer. In July we went to the Lake Oswego location looking forward to a nice evening. We each ordered a wine flight and then awaited our food. We ordered the crab dip to start followed by the fondue. I enjoyed the crab dip, but my husband felt it tasted a little too fishy. We waited for our fondue to come and low and behold they brought us another crab dip. They took a while righting the situation and then our fondue arrived. The menu mentioned bread, sausage, tomatoes, and apples to accompany the fondue. When the order arrived without apples, my husand asked about it. The manager said that they only include seasonal fruit with the fondue. My husband said, When aren't apples in season?" The manager said that they weren't in season in JULY! The sausage that came with the fondue was terribly overcooked, but the cheese and bread were good. W
We had to ask them to turn down the music as it was too loud and hardly wine bar soothing music you'd expect. We also noticed that we had to keep swatting at fruit flies that kep landing on our plate.
Despite the bad experience we were willing to give the resaturant another try. We headed to the Portland branch hoping it was better than the Lake Oswego branch. We walked in and whom was there but the manager at the LO branch. Just our luck!
We told the waitress that we had a coupon and the manager said she would not honor it with alcohol purchases so we would have to spend $35 on food in order to be able to use it and then pay for our wine above and beyond. We were there for a late lunch and were hoping to not spend dinner prices. We bit our lip and ordered.
The merlot was tasty, but the Riesling tasted like it had been open for a couple days as it had a higher acid taste. We ordered the fondue which we notice now said, "accompaniments" instead of apples. When we got it, again only the cheese and bread were good. The olives were from a can, the cherry tomatoes had bad spots, and then they included cold articoke hearts and cold brussel sprouts to dip in the cheese which was not good. We also had to get two new forks because ours had food leftover on them.
Next we order the olive oil and basmic vinegar flight and the waitress said they were not serving it that afternoon. Instead we order the tomoato crab bisque and the meatballs with roasted potatoes. The bisque, which is suppose to be a creamy soup, was very acidic and had not noticeable crab pieces. The meatballs were overcooked and served with brussel spouts and cooked spinach. When my husband asked where the roasted potatoes were the waitress said that the chef made and substitution and asked, "Is there a problem?" We ended up pouring some of the bisque over the meatballs to make them bareable.
Our feeling is that if you want to provide good service to your customers, you tell them of any substitutions or items that can't order ahead of time...not after.
My husband and I believe that a tip is something that is earned. When restaurants provide good service we leave a handsome tip. Unfortunately, my husband and I were so disappointed that we left without leaving a tip this time. I would highly recommend skipping this restaurant and buy a bottle of wine to have at home.
We actually remember you quite well since both times you visited you spent your first 10 minutes at Thirst loudly and angrily debating with your server and other employees about alcohol not being included in the restaurant.com coupon. First, as per OLCC rules, alcohol cannot be used as a promoted discount. Second, the printed coupon you were holding in your hand CLEARLY states that alcohol is not included as does the restaurant.com website. Both times, you were so miffed that alcohol wasn't included, that you were rude to your servers and proceeded to complain about every single thing you could. We haven't ever had complaints about the food you mentioned. If people reading this tirade want to read a review from someone who knows about food and wine, is well-traveled and knows how to treat staff at restaurants with the respect they deserve - please see this great professional blog: http://wander-lusting.blogspot.com/2009/05/eating-out-in-portland-thirst-wine-bar.html.
Best Party Ever! – I attended a 35th birthday party here a few weeks ago - and was blown away by the food, wine, service and atmosphere. The bacon-wrapped scallops are the best I have ever had. Bacon crispy with the scallops tender inside. The Chicken Satay was so delicious and I appreciated a passed appetizer that you know came right from the oven as it was hot. Our hosts selected their house red to serve and it was one of the best red blends I have ever tasted. The space itself is gorgeous - warm and beautifully decorated. We were having so much fun and the owners let us stay past their regular closing time, which was really nice of them! Our servers were attentive and super-friendly. We wanted them to join the party! I can;t wait to go back for wine and dinner here - I'll be back soon!
Friendly Staff, Great Food, Best Truffles in Town! – I have been here three times now and love Thirst. I think it has one of the best happy hours in town. I definitely get full for not a lot of money. Each time I have been there I was able to try a different set of wines at happy hour for only $2 a taste. It's like creating your own flight of wines! I was disappointed when they said they didn't have their crab dip that they had been known for anymore - but I had a delicious cheese, caramelized onion dip that was rich, creamy and perfect on a cold night. This is the best place in town to get Salumi Salami (from Seattle, and the bomb!) and their portions of it are very generous. The staff is very friendly and is able to tell when you feel chatty or want to be left alone to visit with your dining mates. I ask what I think are probably pretty basic questions since I am newer to the world of wine, and I am met with genuinely friendly and believable answers! The pinnacle of our last visit was when they brought out complimentary house made chocolate truffles (it was my friend's birthday). These were awesome and definitely unique. One even had candied bacon in it! thought I wold hate it - but loved it! I think I have found my favorite new spot in Portland for wine, food, fun and friends.
View more Reviews for Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Interiors from Gudrun Sjoden
We learned about Gudrun Sjoden on the NIBS blog.
Images: Gudrun Sjoden
9 Comments
I just saw this earlier this morning too and couldn't believe I had never heard of them. Great stuff!
Anyone know where to get those little tripod tables?
I'm loving those polka dots!
Although their home goods are nice, I don't think they resemble Anthropologie apparel wise at all. Anthropologie apparel is ethereal, feminine, quirky, a bit vintage and retro inspired, the details are usually quite fantastic.
The apparel here are all screaming color from top to bottom, not all that feminine, and just reminds me of oversized Mongolian clothing.
No comparison at all.
I've received their catalog for a couple of years - beautiful. Although I've never ordered anything from it, I save them for inspiration.
I always wanted to do a Wonder Bread polka dot print bikini, well when I wore one..Love the polka dots too!
The table is called Don't Leave Me (or DLM) and is from the Danish company Hay http://www.hayshop.dk/furniture/dlm.aspx
Here in Germany Gudrun Sjoeden is know, too, I once ordered a bedding set for alot od money, and the quality of the fabric was horrible. her cottons tend to be stiff and fade soon.
thanks peachypea


text:
Sign In
Sign in to My HQ
Keep me logged in
General Donation
Sponsor Participant
About Us
View Our Sponsors
Event Details
Route Map
Event Photos
Printable Brochure
Printable Pledge Form
Online Store
Survivor Stories
About Breast Cancer
Special Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Honorary Chair - Margie Masons Story
Walker Registration
Sponsor Walker
General Donation
My Personal Page
Main Login
Email Friends
Enter my HQ
Edit my Site
Check Reports
Use Tools
My Personal Page
Welcome from Kathy Passe
and Team "Passe's Posse"
My Team Page
One Hundred Dollars
($100.00 +)
Fifty Dollars
($50.00 +)
Twenty Five Dollars
($25.00 +)
Enter Donation Amount Here:
*Currency shown: US Dollar
My Fundraising Goal:
Money Raised to Date:
Please join me in my efforts to support breast cancer research and services!
Thank you for supporting Steppin' Out in Pink. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
To order a tshirt and walk with me, click on the Join My Team button on the right.
Or if you prefer
Donate by clicking on the Give Now button on the right.


text:
Rockin' Tug
On the Rockin' Tug, kids of all ages, and grown-ups too, will join in a sea-faring ride that simulates the gentle motion of ocean waves.
Guests under 42" tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion (at least 16 years of age). Guests over 54" tall are only permitted as supervising companions. Hand-held infants are not permitted. See #11 under Kid Rides on the Park Map & Guide.


text:
The Monaco Deck Oxford is constructed in a signature stamped calf skin leather. This shoe features a classic derby pattern with contrasted white leather lacing and hand painted eyelets. Additional details include Blake construction, contrasted stitching, and rich burnishing to the toe, heel and details. Made in Italy. Final Sale
Final Sale
Printed Suede
Italian calf skin lining.
A signature rubber outsole with chiseled heel and contrasted midsole. JV logo stamped on the waist and Blake construction.
Monaco Fit: A classic dress casual fit with a gently rounded toe and slender design. This style has a clean fashionable feel with a versatile look for all occasion wear.