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Hockey Fans! Get a Jump on These Tickets Now!
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity for NIAF members to join with the New York Islanders Hockey Club to salute the Italian heritage at a special NIAF Night of Hockey! See the Islanders face off with the New Jersey Devils on March 10! NIAF members pay only $75 per ticket, which includes premium, lower-level VIP seats (normally $99-$113) and a pre-game, open-bar reception. The icing (on the cake) is that a portion of the proceeds go to NIAF, so not only are you getting a great deal, youre helping NIAF fulfill its mission.
The game is March 10; 5 p.m. pre-game cocktail reception at the Long Island Marriott adjacent to Nassau Coliseum; 7 p.m. game time at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, N.Y. To purchase tickets, visit www.newyorkislanders.com/niaf. For more information, contact Kyla McKenna at (202) 939-3117 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Make Plans Today for NIAFs East Coast Gala
Circle Thursday, April 12, on your calendar because you wont want to miss NIAFs return to New York City this year for the East Coast Gala! The dinner and celebration will be held at the legendary, Italian Renaissance-inspired Cipriani 42nd Street, one of New York Citys premier event venues. NIAF Board Member Gerard LaRocca is chairing the gala. Reception at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $400. Look for updates soon.
Purchase your tickets today! CLICK HERE to register on-line today! CLICK HERE to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities. For more information about ticket purchases, contact Jerry Jones at 202-939-3102 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Attenzione: Apply for NIAF Scholarships and Grants
Time is running out to apply for one of more than 80 scholarships NIAF is offering for the 2012-2013 academic year. The deadline for applications is March 2. Last year, the scholarships NIAF awarded to students in the United States averaged more than $3,000.
To be eligible, applicants either must be of Italian descent, with at least one ancestor who has emigrated from Italy, or be a student of any ethnic background majoring or minoring in the Italian language, Italian Studies, Italian American studies or a related field. NIAF scholarship recipients are selected on academic merit: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to apply. The application is available online at www.niaf.org/scholarships.
Meanwhile, applications for 2012-2013 NIAF Grants will be available online at www.niaf.org/grants in March. The deadline for submitting a proposal for a grant project that supports NIAFs mission in promoting Italian American heritage and culture is June 30.
For more information on NIAFs scholarship and grant programs, contact Alexandra Dall, firstname.lastname@example.com or 202-939-3118. To establish a NIAF scholarship and or grant, contact Alice Bernardi, NIAF director of finance, at email@example.com or 202-939-3111.
Take a Stroll on NIAFs Walk of Honor
Talk about paving the way for preserving the rich heritage of the Italian American community! Now you can pay tribute in a heart-felt and lasting way to your hard-working parents, grandparents and ancestors who sacrificed so much in search of a better life, or to you and your family, by purchasing a commemorative NIAF Walk of Honor brick, custom engraved in their honor or memory, and placed at the entrance of The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Building, NIAFs headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Not only will your Walk of Honor brick become a permanent icon paying homage to you and your familys contribution to Italian heritage, it will further help NIAF in its mission to promote and preserve our culture. The first phase of setting the commemorative bricks has already taken place; the next phase begins the summer of 2012. Order now! Commemorative bricks start at $250. CLICK HERE to order your brick online. For more information please email email@example.com.
Tribute to The Legend Jimmy Roselli
Remember the other crooner from Hoboken? Well, if you ever heard the late, great Jimmy Roselli sing, you remember. Roselli, who passed away last July, spent his performing career in the long shadow of Frank Sinatra, but was always a longtime favorite among Italian Americans. On February 19, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, in Coral Springs, Fla., will host a tribute concert to Roselli. The show is at 2 p.m. NIAF members receive a discount on tickets by ordering through Dennis Dellafave at 561-289-3856.
Italia Carolinas 2nd Annual Italian American Heritage Concert
Dont miss the 2nd Annual Italian American Heritage Concert in Raleigh, N.C., featuring the magical voices of Michael Amante and Marissa Famiglietti, backed by a 22-piece symphony orchestra! The events 2011 honoree Chef Tony Notaro will be back with his signature dishes, and New York singing sensations Will and Anthony Nunziata will make their Carolina debut.
At the Progress Energy Center-Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh, N.C., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. For full schedule, details and tickets, visit www.italiacarolina.com.
Join NIAF Today!
Like what you read in E-News? Become a member of NIAF today and start participating! Starting at just $45 per year, you can become a member of our national organization and help us to fulfill our mission of preserving the great Italian heritage that is a pillar of the United States.
We need your support to keep our message strong, so please visit www.niaf.org/membership and sign up today! Enjoy the many benefits of membership, such as invitations to exclusive events, opportunities to network with prominent political and business leaders, a voice in our fight against stereotypes, cultural and educational events, and so much more! Become a member now!
Congratulations to former NIAF staff member Natasha Borato, who in September relocated to Pittsburgh where she will serve as a NIAF Area Coordinator.
Meet Artist Mario Canali
You are invited to the upcoming exhibition at The Downtown Art Center Gallery (DAC Gallery) in Los Angeles showing new and innovative works by Italian-born artist Mario Canali. The exhibition kicks off on Saturday, March 10, with an opening night artist reception and evening of fine art, fine food and fine wine. Co-sponsored by NIAF in conjunction with Italian Institute of Culture of Los Angeles and COM.IT.ES Los Angeles, the show continues through April 6. Reception, March 10, 7 - 9:30 p.m. at the DAC Gallery, 828 S. Main St., Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.dacgallery.com.
Castiglione at The National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery is showcasing approximately 80 works on paper by the Italian baroque master Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (16091664), as well as works by his contemporaries and followers. The exhibition, The Baroque Genius of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, will be on view in the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, Ground Floor, January 29 to July 8. For more information, visit www.nga.gov.
Mirror to the World Photography 2012
Check out photos of Umbria and many more places worldwide at the Mirror To The World: Documentary Photography 2012 exhibition at Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo Park, through February 27. Celebrating narrative photography, the exhibit spans the globe, from Italy to China to Washington, D.C., and is curated by nationally recognized documentary photographer and author Frank Van Riper. Open Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 - 8 p.m., 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, Md. For more information, visit www.glenechophotoworks.org or call 301-634-2274.
Book Your 2012 Trips to Italy with NIAF
Cruise the Mediterranean, spend leisurely days touring the Italys scenic regions, or customize your Italian vacation...
Announcing Spring 2012 Travel Packages to Italy!
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) continues its popular travel programs to Italy by offering four nine-day/seven-night tours departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City beginning in March 2012:
For information and reservations, contact: Marianna Pisano at email@example.com or call 800-777-7432. When making reservation, mention the promo code: NIAF.
10-day Mediterranean Cruise in 2012
NIAF and Trek Tours Ltd. are pleased to present a 10-day Mediterranean Cruise with dates from spring through summer 2012. Fly round-trip to Rome and cruise the Mediterranean on the classic MS Noordam to Livorno, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Mallorca, Tunis and Carthage, Palermo and Naples. Joyous patterns of tile work will enliven your path as you experience Renaissance art, see the latest fashions and enjoy the flavor of fresh Italian bread dipped in estate-pressed olive oil.
Pre- and post-cruise vacation packages are available to extend your voyage in Rome. For details or to book your cruise, visit www.niaf.org and click Travel, or contact Pam Salimeno at NIAFs partner, Trek Tours, at 1-800-370-0357.
Custom Design Your Vacation to Italy!
Famous for its first-class, fully-escorted tours for 67 years, Perillo Tours is now offering exclusive services to those who would prefer to travel independently or on small hosted tours. Visit Perillos ItalyVacations.com for its new one-stop shop to book your flights, hotels, car rentals, train tickets, sightseeing, museum passes, cooking classes, villa rentals, family travel, wedding planning and so much more!
Perillo Tours team of experts can custom design your entire trip over the phone! Plus, Perillos website is full of information, fun to browse, and filled with tremendous travel deals. And Perillo is giving NIAF members $100 off just mention the promo code NIAFPT when you book. NIAF receives a donation with every trip you book!
Please visit www.ItalyVacation.com or call 1-800-ITALY-25 today to book your dream vacation to Italy!
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Luxurious villas. Charming cottages. Chic city apartments. Cozy farmhouses. Our love for Bell 'Italia allows us to provide our guests with an authentic Italian experience, housed in unforgettable accommodations. Whatever your idea of the perfect Italian vacation, Papavero Villa Rentals will help you delight in each moment of your dream visit. For more information or reservations: www.papaverorentals.com or 1-866-737-0000.
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Discover your roots back to your Ancestral village, research your living relatives on or before your trip to Italy, learn if you qualify for an Italian passport, and more! You can do all this at www.myitalianfamily.com or you can call us at 1-888-472-0171. NIAF members benefit from a 10% discount. Please contact Katie Rictor for more information on receiving your My Italian Family discount (202-939-3122 or firstname.lastname@example.com).
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|Dec 03, 2011
|Shows you a much bigger macro icon selection frame instead of the standard 5x4 one. The default this addon sets is 10x10 but you can change this to any size you want with the simple command listed below. This addon is LoadOnDemand (will load when Blizzard_MacroUI loads) and thus does not load until you type /macro to open the Macro editing window. Please turn on "Load Out of Date Addons" at the character login screen as I will not be updating this addon often. In fact, it has no code changes...
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|Originally a LDB feed that displays a menu of all your LDB launcher plugins, it also lists each addon panel in the Blizzard interface, as well as each Waterfall configuration dialogs. Notes: LauncherMenu tries to avoid duplicates as best as it can but in some cases this cannot be avoided. Due to a bug in Blizzard's code, the Interface configuration window fails to show the right addon panel the first time you open it. To fix this, you can install !BlizzBugsSuck. This is a data broker addon...
|Dec 22, 2011
|Description Pops up a reminder when you go AFK. The message frame has a button which will remove AFK status if clicked. If you wish to continue playing while having the AFK status, then you can close the frame with the button in the top-right corner. A timer will also appear that will show you how long you have been AFK. The Picture >> The 'art' for these frames is from the AddOn AI-Art. Credits wowuidev and leethal
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|LazyLeader is a raid leader helper that will automate commonly used tasks for a leader. Features: Auto inspect player Show average gear item level Appoint role based on spec Print roles to raid Shout needs to channel based on which raid you want to lead Automate invites Module / EJ Calculator Calculate % a players spec match elitist jerks specs Print raid average ej spec Tell player if no match is found above x amount % Tell leader if a player has below x amount % More will come later. Cheerz...
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|LCD4WoW implements LCD4Linux displays in WoW. You can configure as many displays as you want, have certain displays have priority over other displays, add layouts, layers, widgets, etc... If you're not sure what LCD4WoW is, then I suggest you visit the LCD4Linux website. In short LCD4Linux controls hardware Liquid Crystal Displays, both character and graphical displays. It has a wide variety of hardware controllers - the actual interface to the hardware itself. It has an evaluator element for...
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|LCD4WoW is inspired by and designed after LCD4Linux, a liquid crystal display controller for Linux. This addon provides the user all the power and tools to create custom displays using raw Lua code or else DogTags. You have the option to create custom DataBroker plugins to control aspects of your display.
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|Left clicking on the addon causes the addon to try to set the lag tolerance fitting to your current latency. Right clicking opens the addon's options. This can be done automatically every X seconds as well. Theory "Lag tolerance" is the term Blizzard uses in their game setting for setting the cvar "maxSpellStartRecoveryoffset". All this is described e.g. here: http://www.wowpedia.org/CVar_maxSpellStartRecoveryoffset The addon is (quite frankly) an experiment to try to find out weather setting...
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|A simple LDB feed that shows your current pitch and speed. Note that your speed is shown as actual speed, not horizontal speed (in order to keep the add-on very lightweight). If your pitch is 0, you're going at your maximum horizontal speed. It deactivates inside instances. Comments and bug reports General comments and questions can be posted at the WowAce site. Bug reports and feature requests should be made using the ticket system.
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|A Data Broker Source based on the Vengeance buff for all tanking classes. Requires a Broker display add on like ChocolateBar. LDB-Vengeance displays the current AP value that your Vengeance buff provides. Some display options can be configured using Blizzards addon interface options. So far there is no colored display. Note The only DataBroker I have used thus far is ChocolateBar. Credits To Dridzt for Vengeance Status - which gave me an initial idea how I could detect the vengeance buff, and...
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|lern2count adds ABinfo castcounts to spell and actions. It has a builtin reagentcount too.
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|If you have leveled once in the beta to 85 already you know what quest item rewards will be an upgrade. Then you can use this addon to make sure that in the rush of leveling on live you won't miss any valuable quest item rewards that are an upgrade for you. The addon won't try to guess whats best for you, you need to tell it what items you will want. You can add your own list under your own class in the Items.lua. currently available for: HUNTER
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|A LibDataBroker plugin that displays the current LFG Call to Arms status.
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|A library to provide tools for formatting money and time.
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|Handles absorption tracking using the Blizzard UnitAura numbers added in 4.2. This is a relatively simple library but it's primarily for the fact that it's handling the auto detection of absorption spells and will attempt to save them if an addon registers a SV for it. Will hardcode some spells into it as they are given, but this allows general absorb tracking rather than only a small list of 5-6 spells.
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|LibActionButton-1.0 is a library that provides a button template which can work with actions, spells, items, macros, and anything else you could put on a secure button. This library exposes a simple interface to create new buttons, and will shield you from all the restricted environment magic needed to implement a truely generic action button. API
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|Overview LibAlts provides an API to register and retrieve alternate identity information between addons. It maintains main-alt relationships. A given character can be defined as a main with one or more alts. Basic API :SetAlt(main, alt, source) - Associate a main name with an alt name. An optional source can be specified. If no source is specified, it is added the user-defined source. :GetAlts(main) - Get a list of alts for a given name. :GetMain(alt) - Get the main character associated with...
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|LibAuctionScan is an auction house scanning library that provides APIs for very efficiently and reliably scanning the auction house as well as finding auctions. I will be documenting it more in the near future... This library essentially works like this: You start a scan by calling an API and passing in a list of queries you want the library to run as well as a reference to a callback handler. This API will return a status code describing whether or not the scan started successfully. The...
|May 12, 2012
|LibAuraInfo-1.0's primary goal is to provide a database of aura durations and debuff/dispel types. LibAuraInfo-1.0's secondary goal is to track aura gains in combatlog and fire callbacks when GUID's gain auras. Info on new auras can be retrieved using lib:GUIDAuraID( GUID, spellID ) Discussion page: Here. API page: Here. Events page: Here. LibAuraInfo-1.0 was created to to provide PlateBuffs with accurate durations and debuff types for auras seen in combat log. Donations welcome. There's a...
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|LibBabble-Artifacts-3.0 A library to help with localization of Artifacts (Archaeology research projects) names. How to Use .pkgmeta and repository Libs/LibBabble-Artifacts-3.0: svn://svn.wowace.com/wow/libbabble-artifacts-3-0/mainline/trunk .toc Libs\LibBabble-Artifacts-3.0\lib.xml .lua local AF = LibStub("LibBabble-Artifacts-3.0"):GetLookupTable() print(AF["Skull Drinking Cup"]) -- prints "Trinkschädel" in deDE client For an example of an actual addon using LibBabble-Artifacts-3.0 and a...
|Nov 16, 2013
|A library to help with localization of bosses. Please see http://forums.wowace.com/showthread.php?t=15655.... This post will provide you with information on how to contribute to the translation of this babble library.


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Source: Business InsiderA new filing in Oracle's copyright infringement lawsuit against Google's Android suggests that Oracle wants more money in damages than Android has earned in its entire two-plus years of history.
If Oracle wins, Google might have no choice but to start charging handset makers for Android -- or scrap the business altogether.
That's the conclusion of intellectual property commentator Florian Mueller, who analyzed a Google legal filing on his blog earlier today.
In the filing, Google says that Oracle is not just looking for a licensing deal, but also seeking fines for past infringement.
Parts of the filing are blacked out, but Mueller does some sleuth work to figure out what Oracle is looking for:
Oracle apparently wants all ad revenues from search on Android phones to be included as part of the royalty rate used to calculate damages.
Oracle notes that Microsoft paid Sun (who owned the copyrights at issue) $900 million to protect against "fragmentation of Java." The fact that Oracle cites such a big number suggests it's seeking a payment along the lines of its recent $1.3 billion win from SAP.
Oracle is seeking a judgment of willful infringement, which lets the judge triple the award for past infringement.
The filing also says Google was in negotiations with Sun to buy the necessary Java mobile licenses, but balked at Sun's terms. Bad move.
A lot of this is probably negotiation through the courts -- plaintiffs always try to make the damages look as bad as possible as a negotiating tactic. But Mueller points out that trial is less than five months away and there's so far no settlement in sight.
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DULUTH -- A report of graffiti at a Shell gas station in Duluth this week ended in the arrest of four known members of a street gang with deep roots in metro Atlanta, police said.
An employee at the Satellite Boulevard gas station called Gwinnett police Monday evening to report seeing two men "tagging" a car wash and utility box on the property. While investing the graffiti, an officer heard voices in an adjacent apartment complex and then questioned four men drinking Budwiesers there. All four wore similar colors and "flags," or bandanas, a police report states.
Gang investigators confirmed the graffiti was the mark of the "La Raza" gang, and that all four suspect were known members, police said.
One man reportedly admitted that two members of the group -- Jasper Perez, 22, and Arturo Herrera, 27 -- were "peewees," or gang recruits, and were dispatched to tag the Shell property. They were charged with criminal damage to property and participating in gang activity, both felonies.
The other men -- Jazil Vivas, 28, and Julio Paulin, 26 -- were arrested on charges of public consumption. Vivas faces additional charges for allegedly lying to police about his identity.
Vivas and Herrera are being held for federal immigration authorities. The other two are natives of Texas, according to jail records.
The gang "La Raza" -- roughly translated as "the race," or "the people" -- was one of the first Hispanic gangs to gain a foothold in the Atlanta area, dating back to the early 1990s. In 2008, Gwinnett police officials called them one of the county's larger gangs, following a drug bust involving five La Raza members in Lawrenceville.
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- 2 booked in gang graffiti case ( March 27, 2012 )
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- 'Top ranking members' of Gwinnett gang arrested ( October 17, 2013 )
- Suwanee picks photo contest winners ( March 23, 2013 )
- GNLI announces class of 2014 ( July 20, 2013 )
DB 1 year, 6 months ago
Courtesy flush.
Motor76 1 year, 6 months ago
27 year old "peewee"...now that's hilarious.


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Walkers of almost any ability can step on and step off sections of the 104-kilometre Great Ocean Walk trail. Complete a circuit walk for something new to see at every stage or return along the same path for a different perspective. Shuttle services are available for pick up and drop off between your parked car or accommodation, and key points along the trail. Short walks are less than 2-3 hours in length, easy to hard in difficulty, are circuit and/or return walks and easily accessible from main park visitor nodes.
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Fairborn >Auto Dealers > Jeff Schmitt Auto Group
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After reading other reviews on here, I have had nothing but exact opposite experience with service departments at Jeff Schmitt. My car has been hit several times without me being in it and they were very helpful working with my insurance company, offered to pick me up each time, and not only repaired my vehicle but also cleaned it inside each time I picked it up. Everyone was very friendly and I never waited very long for any kind of service. Thank you for taking care of me!
Beware of the VIP sales pitch – I'm very disappointed in Jeff Schmitt Fairborn, I took my H3 to the service dept because of a mechanical problem, ( engine missing and shaking check engine light on ) and was told by the service manager didn't have time look at it, that I had to leave it there, I asked for a loaner that my over $3000.00 maintance agreement provides when unable to repair same day, and was told they couldn't give me one unless the repair took more than a day
( to me having to leave it overnight is more than a day ) and when I complained he told me he had more business that he could handle. ( to me that meant don't need my business ) All this after I was told at the time of purchase I had VIP status, that if I had a problem at anytime just stop by " NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED " and I would be taken care of.
So Beware of the BS sales pitch.
When ever I needed service on my ford that is where I get the VIP treatment.
And for all you morons out there that want to make a comment like go back to fords, I just might do that, and use my time for the things I want to do and not running around trying to find someone to fix my GM product.
The previous reviewer – is a retarded inbred who has no idea how great this establishment is.
Avoid all together – Avoid if possible. I had some recall work that needed done and without checking I found the closest GM dealer. Jeff Schmitt - Huge Mistake. I dropped off my one and only car on Friday morning, at lunch the garage manager calls saying that in fixing the recall part that they had broken something else in the area. I said 'when will it be fixed?' he said that since it was Friday he'd have to order the part and I could get my car Monday. Fine, okay. Cause I'm not paying for anything. the recall work is free and if they broke something that's their business to fix. I asked to talk to the manager about getting a replacement car for the weekend. I was told by the manager that because if was no-cost work that I was not entitled to a replacement. The recall work should've taken a couple of hours I planned on having my car that weekend. I 'talked' back and forth with the manager for several conversations - no car. I see the yelling commercial on TV of Jeff telling everyone to 'come on in' like family - I can actually agree with the family part cause they get you in a corner and then screw you to the wall and expect you the thank them for it. That's if your family is really screwed up and you don't want to keep of make a customer base. I tell Everyone I know NOT to go to Jeff's car lot, go anywhere else.
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1658 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(415) 552-2522
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 5:45pm, Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm Sunday Lunch: 2:30pm - 4:45pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
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Casual Dress
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Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Cross Street:
Between Franklin & Gough
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Valet parking available for dinner only. Tuesdays - Saturdays from 5pm and Sundays from 4pm.
A word from Zuni Cafe
This James Beard Award winning restaurant with a clientele as diverse as San Francisco opened in 1979. A vibrant Parisian-style standing-only copper bar greets you as you enter on Rose Alley. Zuni's menu changes daily with dishes inspired by traditional Italian and French recipes. Nearly all of the
produce, meat, and fish served at Zuni is farmed and harvested in a sustainable manner. Even without a reservation, bar tables are available on a first come, first served basis and the full menu is available. The bar also serves traditional cocktails made with top-shelf ingredients; refreshments at its best in an environment of effortless hospitality. Whether you dine early or prefer to dine after theater, Zuni is a welcoming haven. -Judy Rodgers, chef/co-owner -Gilbert Pilgram, co-owner
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From start to finish, Zuni was a
five-star experience. I let them know we had an anniversary ahead of time, and they wished us a happy anniversary upon entering, and when they brought out the two glasses of champagne toward the end. Service was at a deliberately leisurely pace, so we could really enjoy each other's company, the food, and the atmosphere. The food was exceptional, and the space is incredibly charming. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. As everyone says, chicken and caesar salad were really great, as was the rabbit salad. We were so full we didn't have room for dessert, even though it looked very appetizing at other tables. Will come again. And again, and again, and again..."
Dined on 4/19/2014
Great service, excellent Roasted
Chicken! This is a place that I truly enjoy."
Dined on 4/19/2014
Thank you for a fabulous meal. All
courses were spectacular and the service was exceptional. A great atmosphere and we can't return to try the chicken for two which looked amazing!"
Dined on 4/15/2014
Way too much hype on the famous
roasted chicken for two. Soup was delightful."
Dined on 4/17/2014
We had a great time at this
restaurant. The chicken paired with bread salad was some of the best I have ever had eaten. We will be back some day!"
Dined on 4/15/2014
Amazing!!!! Have actually tried my
hand at Zuni's own chicken/bread salad. I'm know for my cooking, but this was truly amazing!!!!"
Dined on 4/6/2014
It was Palm Sunday so we walked
over for lunch. Table was ready, food was, as always, delicious and service excellent. Always a great restaurant."
Dined on 4/13/2014
I seem to have a consistent
problem. I ordered the tuna to be done all the way through. Never has the fish been done all the way over the 20 years of asking for it to be done at Zuni. I learned in the past not to send it back because it will be over cooked. It was luke warm and raw. It's seems undine on purpose because I asked for it to be done. The waitress was way too talkative and making jokes. When she asked about how the fish was done it was already way into the meal. I told her what I thought? I said it's raw, I'll just deal with it. She had nothing to say in return. She was very nice but it was like she was auditioning for a role in a movie which was distracting to our meeting.. I wish we can fix this consistent issue."
Dined on 4/11/2014
Compared to many previous meals at
Zuni, this one was generally disappointing -- though the shoesting potatoes & expresso granita remain superlative."
Dined on 4/12/2014
Zuni is my favorite for a long
evening of fabulous food and intimate conversation with dear friends about things that matters to us. It has a magical intimacy, uniquely its own."
Dined on 4/11/2014
Food served warm, not hot. Ruined
delightful serving of fish & beautiful veggies."
Dined on 4/10/2014
First time back at Zuni in many
years. The place is hopping. We had a wonderful table facing the open kitchen, and marveled at the dexterity and activity of the workers there on a busy Wednesday night. The small plates were outstanding. We went for the famous chicken, which my wife and I thought was very good, but probably a dish we could have swapped out for some of the other entrees on the menu that night, which sounded more interesting -- the chicken was simply OK, cooked in a novel way. I will always have this restaurant on my list for return visits to San Francisco.."
Dined on 4/9/2014
One of the few good restaurants
open Saturday and Sunday if one is attending a matinee!"
Dined on 4/6/2014
Has gone downhill since the
owner/chef died about six months ago."
Dined on 4/6/2014
I wish I had his name but our
server was so wonderful and friendly. What a smile. Great personality. I wanted to take him home!!!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
Perfect for place for a great
tasting, quick, light dinner before an evening show. Deep fried fiddle heads were perfect and the balance of flavors on the plate of home cured anchovies (perfect parmesan, outstanding olives, sweet celery, and a lemon olive oil) was excellent. The wait staff was attentive but let us talk, and helped us get our meal and out in plenty of time for the ballet."
Dined on 4/5/2014
After arriving on time for our
6:30 reservations, we sat at the table for 30 minutes without a server. Bread & water was dropped off, but nothing else. We flagged down a server nearby and asked about getting a drink order. She had a very negative attitude and reluctantly took our drink order. Our server finally arrived and apologized about the long wait. Drinks finally arrived 45 minutes after being seated. It then took another 30 minutes to get our salads. Overall a disappointing experience from a place we have dined at many times. Management needs to train the staff on the fine art of being polite and courteous. Attitudes should be checked at the door."
Dined on 4/3/2014
I've been eating at Zuni for over
30 years and never had a bad meal. However, my only comment re: food is that this was the very first time I'd ever ordered the Gateau Victoire before, and for a dessert which has a lot of chocolate, and a bit of espresso, it was pretty much without flavor. Hadn't expected that. The mouthfeel was very silky though. It was warm enough for me to sit outside today, and I enjoyed it."
Dined on 4/3/2014
The food here is excellent along
with the ambience. Our waiter was helpful and did a nice job. What is unfathomable is waiting one hour for the chicken with bread salad to be brought to the table. This was not the case last time which was 40 minutes. The chicken is somewhat pre-cooked so I fail to understand the wait. We are usually in and out of a restaurant in 1 1/2 ;hrs. Sitting there for 2 hours + was way too much on my poor back. No chicken next time."
Dined on 3/22/2014
I came with two friends for lunch
on a Sunday. We started with the clams, french fries and frisee salad to share, then ordered the multi-cheese pizza along with the famous chicken. All of the food was excellent, the pizza especially was quite good. The chicken took longer than expected, but was very tasty, and the bread in the center managed to be tasty and soft, with a great crispy crust. I loved the open feeling and sunlight in Zuni, and enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll be back."
Dined on 3/30/2014
Everything about Zuni makes me
happy - the wine, the bar, the food, the service!! Thank you for being my delicious home away from home for years!"
Dined on 12/6/2013
Zuni is still a reliable choice
for a nice meal as the years go by. I have been dining there since 1998 and my wife has been dining there since 1987."
Dined on 3/30/2014
On recommendation from our dining
partners, my husband and I shared the roast chicken. Humble as it sounds, it was MAGNIFICENT. I know people go overboard on these reviews, but I've never had better chicken. And don't get me started on the fries - perfection! If you've never been before, ask for a view of the kitchen when you make your reservation - you may not get it, but it's worth the try."
Dined on 3/28/2014
We got a last minute Friday night
reservation. Arriving early, we ordered the roast chicken in advance and went to Hotel Biron for a glass of wine (btw very nice). Zuni seated us promptly at our reservation time. We had the chicken and split the Caesar salad, both Zuni staples and both excellent. The service was good. The wine list is diverse and covers a wide range of price points. Our total bill was very reasonable. Zuni is an SF classic that remains on top form."
Dined on 3/28/2014
Loved it. Great service, greaaat
spring vegetable soup, and the chicken was amazing."
Dined on 3/27/2014
Zuni's understated, high quality
food and decor never goes out of style. Keep it up!"
Dined on 3/27/2014
Had their "famous" chicken which
was so much more than I expected. We couldn't finish it and the next day it was still tasty and delicious. Had the fries which were done perfectly: thin, crispy with a hint of salt.. and vino was great."
Dined on 2/28/2014
The restaurant is gorgeous and
offers a great view of the action in the kitchen. We got the famous chicken, which was good. Even better was getting to watch the chefs break the birds down with such precision! Salad was great, our appetizers of polenta and Brussels sprouts were just ok. My only complaint is that our server was off-putting and aloof. Maybe she was just having a bad day. I would go back and try some other things on the menu."
Dined on 3/26/2014
One can never go wrong with
Zuni's. The food is consistent, fresh produce and high quality fish and meats that are well prepared. The sea-bass was perfectly prepared, tender and juicy with artichokes in a tomato sauce on the side. Of course the Caesar Salad is the best in town."
Dined on 3/26/2014
Great food and outstanding
service. Upstairs seating is a little quirky; rickety furniture and the walls vibrated. We were told it was due to construction next door. . . I didn't know they did construction on Sunday evening at 7:30. Try the halibut appitizer and, of course, the chicken withe bread salad."
Dined on 3/23/2014
the title says it all. dinner was
not objectionable, but was not distinguished in any way."
Dined on 3/23/2014
I took my daughter and her
gentleman friend there for Sunday brunch. I was visiting San Francisco for a short time, and wanted something very good. Having read internet research, I made a reservation at Zuni. The food was OK but pretentious, and the highly rated burger was boring. The Bloody Mary was flat, but the tab was huge. The only good thing I have to say is that the shoestring fries were fantastic."
Dined on 3/23/2014
We went in for an early dinner
Sunday. Zuni was solid as always. Great food, professional service. Tables are close together and we had some VERY loud people next to us, but all in all a good experience."
Dined on 3/23/2014
Beautiful meal with their classic
roasted chicken (that can feed 3, not 2, by the way), delicious fried flounder with onion rings and grapefruit/avacado salad. I especially appreciated the very tart kefir lime tart, super tangy and not too sweet. Zuni is always a winner!"
Dined on 3/22/2014
i am a zuni regular but the salad
with the chicken has been going down hill for years. The bread is not crispy and the greens are generally unappealing micro greens. Tosca and others now offer better chickens. Service was also very slow and disappointing."
Dined on 3/21/2014
The menu is limited but food is
delicious. This restaurant has a unique bohemian ambiance. The chicken roasted in the special pizza oven is succulent but you have to be willing to wait one hour for it. You may have good raw oysters while you are waiting."
Dined on 3/20/2014
We have been to Zuni previously
when in San Francisco. It is always and outstanding restaurant , with exceptional food and service."
Dined on 3/13/2014
Not too many healthy options on
the menu.I had a hard time finding something to order. When the burger is the healthiest item, which I had, something is really wrong Great atmosphere however"
Dined on 3/20/2014
It was not the best of times at
Zuni, love the place and go often. Had lunch, my companion had some great fettuccine and I had some "Monterey Bay Sardines" for $17.00. The problem was there was only one sardine, buried under some vegetables, In fact at first I couldn't find the sardine as it was broken up. It was a delicious dish, but not much of it for $17.00! I should has sent it back then. We also had a plate of oysters, some wine, dessert, all fine!"
Dined on 3/19/2014
First time at Zuni, took some
friends from out of town, was surprised by the salad and appetizers size do you want people to go away hungry! So glad we ordered the shoe fries and chicken it made up for the lack of food on the plates. I will go back would love to see a few more green leaves on the plate. Chicken was fantastic as was the gnocchi, wish I had more!"
Dined on 3/18/2014
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SAN FRANCISCO — Roberto Clemente was baseball royalty long before dying on a relief mission at the height of his Hall of Fame career.
Ernie Banks knew the kid had something as soon as he saw the young Puerto Rican play right field for the Pirates. Banks still feels voters jobbed Clemente when they gave the 1960 MVP award to Clemente's teammate Dick Groat, and Banks treasures a visit he made one offseason to Clemente's home on the top of a hill in Rio Piedras, outside San Juan.
From Clemente's front door, he could survey the Caribbean in the same style Willie Mays commanded the Pacific from his home near Mount Davidson, the highest point in San Francisco. Clemente roasted a pig for Banks, and the two men and their wives raised a glass to opportunity.
"He was an amazing person,'' Banks said. "A very smart guy … I wanted to help him a lot. He was a right fielder and didn't get a lot of publicity. We had Hank Aaron playing right field ... Willie Mays playing center. They didn't give him a lot of credit for what he could do and the way he could play. He was a tremendous baseball player.''
Latin Americans continue to push for Major League Baseball to retire Clemente's No. 21, as it did Jackie Robinson's No. 42. With scouts such as Howie Haak and Luis Rosa roaming the island, there was a long time when no place in the Caribbean produced more talented players than Puerto Rico.
But sometime in the last 20 years, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela shot past the little island in terms of baseball dominance. Now Yadier Molina, Carlos Beltran, Alex Rios, Angel Pagan and their countrymen have struck a blow for the ghost of Clemente.
Most analysts viewed Puerto Rico as an afterthought when the third World Baseball Classic began. But its players have come through under pressure time and time again, advancing to Tuesday night's championship game.
"The boys feel that, as a team, we have been able to accomplish a mission,'' manager Edwin Rodriguez said. "It's a huge thrill. It's euphoria.''
Puerto Rico eliminated Venezuela in the first round, the United States in the second round and Japan in Sunday night's semifinal. It plays the winner of Monday's Dominican Republic-Netherlands semifinal, with a chance for bragging rights that last four years.
There were only 11 Puerto Ricans in the big leagues on opening day a year ago — fewer than there were Canadians and 84 fewer than there were Dominicans — but seven answered the call for the WBC. Molina, Pagan, Rios (two-run homer in the semifinal), Beltran and shortstop Mike Aviles have helped a pitching staff built around non-prospects and journeymen to create the biggest baseball celebration in Puerto Rico since Roberto Alomar helped the Blue Jays to back-to-back World Series titles.
The Padres signed Alomar and his brother Sandy Alomar Jr. in 1985 and '83, respectively, when the infamous Rosa worked for scouting director Sandy Johnson. That was a five-year period in which baseball talent flowed out of Puerto Rico, with Bernie Williams, Carlos Baerga, Jose Valentin, Ivan Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Carlos Delgado, Javy Lopez and Jose Hernandez among the Puerto Rican players who entered professional baseball.
But in an attempt to lower the cost of acquiring that talent, MLB made Puerto Rican players subject to the draft in 1989. It gained that right because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory but never followed up by making other spots in Latin America subject to the draft.
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Academies in Puerto Rico — baseball-driven high schools, not unlike some American schools that cater to sports — are developing talented prospects such as shortstop Carlos Correa, whom the Astros drafted first overall in 2012 at 16.
"I don't blame the draft,'' said Rodriguez, who managed the Marlins in 2010-11. "I have to blame the system in Puerto Rico. We have to take responsibility and we have to make adjustments. This game is about adjustments. So we have to make it happen.''
They've done that the last couple of weeks. Clemente would have been proud.
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The 22-year-old Muscovites met in the Russian capital when they were six, played at the same Spartak club, even shared the same coach and have spent the intervening years building up to this moment as they fight out their first ever Grand Slam final.
"We are pretty good friends, still - I hope," said Myskina, the older of the two by three months.
"I have known her all of my life. We have grown up together. We used to practice with the same coach, Marat Safin's mum (Rausa Islanova) and then played junior and team tennis together.
"We did everything together so we know each really well. I know her game, she knows mine so I think the person who wins is going to be the one who is mentally stronger."
Sixth seed Myskina reached the final, the first Grand Slam ever to feature two Russians, with a hugely impressive 6-2, 6-2 win over 2001 champion Jennifer Capriati after knocking out Venus Williams in the quarterfinals.
Dementieva, the ninth seed, made the final winning a desperately poor semifinal 6-0, 7-5 against Argentina's Paola Suarez but will approach the showdown with a degree of inside knowledge.
Her coach is Olga Morozova, only one of two Russian women to have made the final here in 107 years of Roland Garros.
She was a finalist in 1974, losing to Chris Evert while Natasha Zvereva also came up short being humiliated 6-0, 6-0 by Steffi Graf in 1988.
"I don't really see Olga that much," said Myskina.
"But she's great and has given Elena a lot of things. She has really improved her. She is an idol in Russia."
Dementieva joked that they would cancel the final here and play it in Moscow instead.
"Throughout our lives, we must have played each other 30 times and it's amazing that we are going to be playing the final. Maybe we will take the trophy home and play for it in Moscow." — AFP
Elena Dementieva is going to play an exhibition match in Moscow very soon.
This exhibition match enters into the legend tennis event, I mean many other tennis veterans will play at this exhibition, it is the case of Martina Hingis, Borg, Safin....
Martina Hingis will be Elena's opponent at this event.
Elena told us that she defeated Martina Hingis the last time they have played together.
Elena Dementieva told us that Maria Sharapova&Nadal are the favorite at Roland Garros
Elena still studies at the university, she supports her husband who plays ice hockey in Saint Peterbourg.
Anyway she will be ready for the exhibition match.
I don't know that date of the exhibition, we will have to follow the sport news.
12/06/2012 Tennis exhibition in Moscow ( Martina Hingis against Elena Dementieva )
Davai Elena !!!!
This exhibition match enters into the tennis legends' event, I mean many other tennis veterans will play at this exhibition, it is the case of Martina Hingis, Borg, Safin....


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Spencer Casson agonizes over Chartiers Valley's 47-40 loss to Montour in the WPIAL Class AAA boys' championship game. Casson led the Colts with 18 points, 14 of which were scored in the first half.
Chartiers Valley scored only 11 second-half points and turned the ball over down the stretch as Montour came back to defeat the Colts, 47-40, and capture the WPIAL Class AAA boys' basketball title at the A.J. Palumbo Center.
"It hurts," said McConnell of the loss.
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The Colts appeared to be on their way to their sixth title under McConnell as they broke out to a 29-16 advantage before the Spartans waged a comeback to close to nine, 29-20, by intermission.
CV opened up the lead by penetrating the paint and dumping off to center Spencer Casson, who had a distinct height advantage over the competition. He scored 14 of his team-high 18 points in the first half. Because of Montour's defensive pressure, he did not score again until midway through the fourth frame on a pair of free throws that made the score, 35-34. He added a bucket with 2:05 to play.
By then, however the momentum had shifted in the Spartans' favor. Thanks to back-to-back 3-point field goals by Kevin Scuilli at 2:52 and 1:50, Montour opened up a 42-38 lead. Free throws by Devin Wilson in the final seconds of play sealed the victory for the Spartans.
Wilson exploded for 19 points, 12 in the second half. He also pulled down seven rebounds. Scuilli finished with nine markers as did Justin Hill.
Michael Boulos followed Casson in double digits with 12 while Matty McConnell was limited to four points. Dom Castello and Hayden Herzer each supplied three tallies for CV, which enters PIAA tournament action next week sporting a 22-4.
"We just have to get back to the drawing board and get ready to go," said McConnell.
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"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" -Proverb
This tape is a mess. We get a ten, fifteen handle rip, 2:30 rolls around and they kill it. All gone. Scared and uncertain tapes act this way. $AAPL managed a whopping eight cent move today, $GOOG looks like it's hanging by a thread and the $QQQ's look like drek. A trader texted me today, said he thought he saw a double bottom on the $SPX. I said "good luck with that, I'm seeing dead people".
Fact is maybe it did, fact is, a lot of what I look at is really oversold. Stochastics and relative strength indicators are in the dirt on many of the indexes and stocks. That's when I like to buy things. I've been trading $MLNX, $NFLX and $SRPT & $BOIL pretty much all week with decent success.
The folks at McClellan had this to say this morning.
"Tax strategy selling is likely to be a big factor. The current capital gains tax rate is 15%, but starting in 2013 it will go up
to a taxpayer's individual income tax rate, assuming that no deal gets done in the remaining days of the lame duck Congress.
So a taxpayer who is now in the top (35%) tax bracket, and who can reasonably figure on seeing a 39.6% rate next year , has a big incentive to sell now if he has any capital gains to harvest. Shares of Apple Corp. come to mind. So as the debating points go back and forth in Washington, DC leading up to Dec. 31, we can figure on a lot of people doing some trading for reasons other than valuation.
From an overall market standpoint, that shouldn't matter. Somebody who sells $100,000 of one stock will probably turn
around and buy $100,000 of some other stock, especially if it is a mutual fund doing it. So the net effect is theoretically zero.
But when indexing gets involved, and when Apple has a huge pent up capital gain for a lot of investors, then we can see shockwaves from selling and rebuying until 2012 comes to an end."
Anyway, it's has been a "money bet" getting long when the $SPX craters 100 points and that's what I'm doing.
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Flying into Montego Bay, Jamaica and looking out the window at the sandy beaches and the lush green mountains that rise up behind them, a visitor cannot help but see that this is one of the most beautiful spots on earth. There is no sugar-coating the fact, however, that in years gone by it has also been among the most troubled. The Jamaica Tourist Board knows the perceptions Americans hold of Jamaica, and knows also that the only way to prove to the meeting and incentive industry that this is once again a top destination is to bring planners in to see for themselves. And so participants in the Adams/Laux Showcase to Jamaica came in to have a look at the beautiful, peaceable resort areas of Jamaica's North Coast.
Not Only for Honeymooners When you think of Ocho Rios, your first image may be of honeymooners and all-inclusive resorts. But planners on this visit were all business--and were there to be introduced to the meetings and incentives side of Jamaica's resorts. Not that they didn't see a few weddings during their site inspections. At Ciboney Ocho Rios, the Plantation Inn, and Sans Souci Lido properties, it was hard to miss the young women in white gowns having that last hair put in place before posing for photos.
These properties do mean business, however. The 250-suite Ciboney has a 4,032-square-foot ballroom and two additional rooms for directors' meetings or breakouts, as well as a 7,000-square-foot tent, The Pavilion, for outdoor events. In the tradition of all-inclusive properties, Ciboney offers an inclusive meeting package with everything from airport transfers to pads and pencils, and a group and meeting coordinator to oversee it all. Bernie Rickman, VP group and incentive sales for Ciboney, assures that the property can be flexible in terms of special group arrangements.
For large meetings, the choice in Ocho Rios is the 720-room Renaissance Jamaica Grande, whose 11- and 14-floor towers rise up above the town's waterfront. The property has a 17,650-square-foot exhibit and convention center, along with additional meeting space attached to the North and South towers, for a total of more than 30,000 square feet of meeting space.
There have been reports in the consumer press that all-inclusive resorts discourage guests from leaving the property. Not so for Ciboney, which organized an afternoon jaunt to nearby Dunn's River Falls, where participants literally climbed a waterfall--emerging several hundred feet up, triumphant, a bit winded, and pleasantly soaking wet.
The group's brief stay at Ciboney ended with a Barefoot Beach Party--on the beach, naturally--featuring an unusual folkloric show as well as that great homegrown Jamaican musical invention, the reggae band.
Jamaica's "Disney" The next morning, the group boarded an air-conditioned JamaicaTours bus for the trip back west toward Montego Bay. Among the stops along the way was the unusual Braco Village Resort, a combination 180-room resort hotel and recreation of an old Jamaican village. The village part includes a reproduction of an old village courthouse, now used as a meeting venue. Located on the beach near the little town of Rio Bueno (32 miles east of Montego Bay), the resort/village has the usual accoutrements, including three restaurants and a nine-hole golf course, and such unusual touches as a resident artist, a sugarcane vendor, a coconut hat maker, and the Fruit Lady, who runs a little stand offering Jamaican bananas, pineapples, guavas, and other goodies. There are even a couple of elderly gentlemen sitting under an umbrella in the village park whose main purpose seems to be to invite you to join them in a game of dominoes. Visitors were divided as to whether the Disney-like presentation was a good idea, but all agreed it was a pleasant and effective introduction to Jamaican culture.
Closer to Montego Bay is the 542-room Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. The property bills itself as a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort, but it does have meeting space. While lacking such amenities as room service, it has one service that makes it very unusual in the adult-oriented world of Jamaican resorts: all-day day care for very young children at its Kids Spree Vacation Club.
The Wyndham Rose Hall Golf & Beach Resort in Montego Bay is another fine property for large meetings, with 500 rooms on seven floors and 11,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Rose Ballroom and six additional meeting rooms.
The Cream of the Cream At the end of the 67-mile journey from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay was the Half Moon Golf, Tennis, and Beach Club. When veteran Caribbean travelers reminisce about the old days of high-style service at Jamaican resorts, this place provides a great example of what they're talking about. Participants stayed in the resort's five- and six-room Royal Villas, each of which came with a butler, maid, gardener, and cook, all of whom treated visitors as though they were guests in their home (and spoiled these guests shamelessly with food, drink, and such high jinks as impromptu dance lessons).
Half Moon is hardly a secret; the staff can rattle off a lengthy guest list that includes movie stars, pop heroes, and captains of industry--and these just the ones who were there in the last week. What may be a secret to meeting planners is the reasonableness of the room rates--hardly inexpensive, but a good value given the luxuries on hand. Half Moon also offers an unusually wide range of accommodations, from the luxurious villas where the group stayed to more modest--but still lovely--one-bedroom suites. And for heads of state and modern robber barons there is the Imperial Cottage, a kind of super-luxury villa, which serves double duty as a meeting facility for small groups. Of equal interest to meeting planners was the property's 4,650-square-foot conference center, which opened in June 1995. The space divides into two street-level wings separated by a reception area and three meeting rooms on a lower level.
Giving Half Moon a run for its money in the luxury category is the Tryall Club Resorts & Villas, located on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, 12 miles west of Montego Bay. This 2,200-acre resort has a 47-room hotel with the usual amenities, but the real attraction here is the 18-hole, par-71 golf course, and the 57 privately owned villas, which are booked through Tryall. The group visited a four-bedroom villa owned by the chairman of a New York investment bank. Built in the round with an open central courtyard and spectacular ocean views, the planners agreed that investment banking was a good career choice and that even the most jaded incentive winner would find staying there a jaw-dropping experience.
The last property on the group's itinerary was the most unusual. Lethe Estates is a converted private home with 17 guest rooms high in the hills above Montego Bay. Alongside the rooms runs the Great River, its gentle sound providing a subtle sonic therapy. The shoulders relax, the knot in the lower back works itself out, and a sudden desire to be still takes over. A feature of the place is a 45-minute ride down the river on a bamboo raft built for two, poled along by guides who can name all the trees and flowers, will pull up to the bank to demonstrate how the sensitive plant gets its name, and may even sing to you.
It was a gentle conclusion to a fast-paced trip along Jamaica's north coast. The planners on the trip agreed it would be a great place to unwind after running a conference or incentive program in Ocho Rios or Montego Bay.


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Stevie Wonder once titled an album Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants". Thanks to an ambitious German artist, we can start to hear how that might have actually sounded.
Bartholomäus Traubeck has created a modified turntable that instead of reading vinyl grooves, digitally translates tree rings into haunting, mournful piano music reminiscent of Philip Glass.
For his project entitled "Years", Traubeck utilized a slew of technical components including Arduino and Ableton Live software, which analyzes the tree's rings for thickness and rate of growth. Also reading the wood's texture and color tone, the high-tech tone arm generates the music while "playing" across the wooden "record".
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Since 2003, over $10 million has been raised for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund through the Freedom Concerts and generous donations from the Sean Hannity Show and its listeners. The Scholarship Fund is designated for the education of children of U.S. service members who have been killed or 100% permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident. All net proceeds from ticket sales (after musical talent, production, promotion and venue expenses) are donated to the Scholarship Fund, aiding greatly in this effort to assist hundreds of families who have lost their loved ones while they were protecting and defending our nation and our freedoms.
Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline 9 shows in August 2010 in support of this great cause. Check the Tour Dates page for show dates. Click on the photo above for details and ticket info.
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Joe Rollins (lynyrd) // February 03, 2010 1:34:54 PM UTC
joe agian hay i would love to come but i dont have $ to bay 3 tikets this blow's that i cant go to it
skoury // October 26, 2009 5:01:43 PM UTC
Going to the Freedom Concert in Las Vegas, Can't wait!!! What a great cause~ thank you for being a supporter.
Ryck // October 16, 2009 3:17:51 PM UTC
I heard Hannity mention a hometown show in JACKSONVILLE, but didn't see it listed. I love the Jacksonville area and that awsome bridge on the 9A. Took the A1A all the way to St. Augustine. I've been to all your Richmond Innsbrook shows and caught you with Kid Rock on 7/25 in Virginia Beach, but I'd truly love to see you all playing in Jacksonville. LLLS
trytotakemygod&guns // October 11, 2009 10:59:24 PM UTC
Saw you three on Hannity on Friday and couldn't be more excited! Can't wait till yall get to San Diego! Thanks for coming to CA cause I was about to go to Texas just to see yall. Now I just need to go to San Diego. Your new album is absolutely fantastic! Best album I own hands down! Thanks for representing America so well in this album! God Bless yall and keep making fantastic music! See yall in San Diego!!!
dennis ray // October 11, 2009 11:54:45 AM UTC
Saw the show the other night. Awsome news, hope to see ya in ohio. Can't get enough of the new CD. Listen to it at home, and work. It's great. I see #9 on billboard.
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Ohh...love that photo...where can one purchase one...online?
God's Girl // October 10, 2009 11:43:14 AM UTC
How cool...saw ya'll last night on Hannity...good job! This is so neat that Michael W. Smith is involved...He is an awesome guy. He's an ordained pastor in Nashville...founder of New River Fellowship in Franklin, TN. My son, Noah and I went to his churchh often while living in Nashville...awesome place. The church has a coffee shop (Starbuck) style with desserts too etc. He has local musicians play live gigs etc. in the church...which is a redone movie theater. He is a great guy, nice, family man...very giving, loving, generous human being. He is all about serving, helping, blessing others...he always puts others ahead of himself...always. My son hung out with his kids...got invited to parties he would have at his "farm" and his "big house." Noah got to see him behind the scenes and said he was exactly like he was in the church and sooo much fun...a big kid I guess. Noah beat Smitty twice at pool...and Smitty inquired who taught him to play like that...I had a little bit to do with it...ha ha...his dad mostly though. Anyway...this is a great group of folks...Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie and MWS...what a God-put-together group for sure...can't wait!!!


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Founded by Adrian Zecha in 1988, Amanresorts came into being when Zecha was looking for a holiday home in Phuket. He discovered the ideal location – a coconut plantation with no other developments in sight – when wandering along Pansea Beach on the island's west coast. Plans to build a home on the site soon developed into an idea to build a small boutique resort in partnership with Anil Thadani and two other friends. They invested their own money in the venture as no banks would lend for the project due to the small number of planned rooms. At this time resorts usually featured 500 rooms or more, and the boutique hotel concept was still in its infancy.
Amanpuri (Place of Peace) opened in January 1988 with 40 rooms and 30 private villas. From the positive response to this project, now Amanresorts' flagship property, Zecha was encouraged to develop more resorts employing the same concept. While initially the resorts were concentrated in Asia (now including properties in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand), over the last two decades the group has also opened resorts in France, Morocco, Montenegro, the Turks & Caicos Islands and the United States.