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text: I am using a Takagi JR to heat the floor in my farm shop. The building is 4 years old as is the heater. I have had problems in the past with the unit shutting itself down. It would ignite for just a few seconds and then shut down. If the front cover was removed the heater would keep running with no problem. The first time this happened the unit was only a couple of months old. Talked with Takagi and they said the burner was sooted up which it certainly was. I cleaned it creating a considerable mess and it has run a couple of years with no problem. Just recently the problem came back. I removed the cover and everything worked fine. On a side note we have noticed a sooty dust buildup everywhere in the building and have been blaming it on everyday shop projects,etc even though we are extremely careful about running engines, blowing dust etc in the shop. There just seems to be a mysterious cause to all the dust and dirt. It covers everything. After running the Takagi for a couple of days without the cover I have noticed soot building up on the shop ceiling and in corners. I now suspect that our dirt and dust problem has been soot from the heater all along. The exhaust is nice and tight and sealed properly and there are no signs of leakage there. Does anyone know how this could be happening and why the burner should soot up? I love that little heater but am wondering if I should replace it with a boiler instead. Any tips on an easy way to clean that burner?

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Boston >Food & Dining > U Burger
636 Beacon St, Boston, MA | Directions 0221542.349416 -71.095167
Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 11:00 PM Sunday From 12:00 PM To 11:00 PM
Neighborhoods: Fenway/Kenmore, Kenmore
used to be good – Full disclosure right off the bat: I have been to U Burger before, three times in fact, and have always liked it. I fully expected it to be among the top three burgers we've had so far, before we even went there in critical fashion. But I can't review places based on reputation from past experiences because that isn't fair. Maybe I had never tried to look for flaws or maybe I was just like every other red-blooded American because I just wanted a burger. But yesterday, U Burger just wasn't very good. We may return to places if there is a serious uproar about a low score, but I need consistency. I should be able to walk in to any place on any given day and get their best offering. Yes, I am looking for flaws because that's the whole point of this blog. We want the best, we're not just looking to be full. So based on yesterday and yesterday alone, this was a very average burger, and it kills me to say it.
First of all, the meat is lousy, and you can pour as much house sauce (in this case a mix of mustard, mayo and ketchup) over it as you want, but you can't cover up bad meat. Every place seems to boast fresh ground beef, hand-cut fries and limited use of freezers. Here, they only have freezers to preserve the ice cream. I dunno, maybe it's time to break out the freezers because this whole fresh thing doesn't seem to be working for anyone. You can say fresh all you want, but if the quality of meat is this bad, it might be time to take a different approach. Never mind how overcooked it was and completely dry, like a hockey puck. I realize that the true peak season of tomatoes might still be a week or two away, but the tomato is my burger was mealy and of poor quality. The lettuce was nice and crisp and the cheese fully melted. We had issues with the bun, however, toasted yes, but again of poor quality, perhaps something a supermarket chain might produce. We enjoyed the "hand-cut" fries, well seasoned and crispy and I had a Reese's shake to go with it all, which was nice, if unspectacular.
I like the concept, it's no frills, with not too many burger choices, not overwhelming and what they do offer is appealing, on paper at least. But I am tired of these In-N-Out clones, I know they are the best, but let's bring a new style to the table. There is only one In-N-Out for a reason, and by the way, they don't charge $10 for a combo meal. There is just no personality with the burgers at U Burger, some people may like the simplicity, but it's not for me.
A BU staple – If you're visiting Boston or live here and have never been to UBurger, stop what you're doing right now and GO! I have never had a burger, salad, chicken sandwich, hot dog, or frappe that did not meet the high expectations UBurger set for me in my freshman year. The house spread and on-site ground beef make the burgers out of this world. Back when I refused to eat red meat, I would make exceptions for the U. Highly recommended!
Awesome creativity – No matter what your in the mood for on your burger, Uburger has something for you. From the staple toppings like lettuce and grilled onion, to the creative like their guacamole or house sauce, you can dress your burger up anyway you would like. Fresh cut delicious fries, to homemade onion rings. Also did I mention the homemade, made to order fraps availible in all different flavors. Anytime lunch or dinner, this place is super! Remember to add an extra burger patty on that Uburger!
Kenmore Square burger joint caters to budget-minded students in search of above-average fast food. – In Short
Uburger's standard, cafeteria-style dining area is often filled with B.U. students stopping in for a post-class burger and fries. Patrons peer into the open kitchen to see young workers preparing thick shakes (made with Richardson's ice cream) and thin onion rings. Quarter-pound patties (ground in-house) feature a plethora of toppings, from fried jalapenos to multiple cheeses. Other offerings include Kayem all-beef hot dogs and marinated grilled-chicken sandwiches.
burger & fries – one of my all time fav meals, and this place is like a good friend, better than fast food without question!
I love UBurger, reminds me of In and Out on the West Coast, but better! – I am a huge endorser of UBurger, its quick, cheap and delicious. It is loaded with college students, but its located right on the outskirts of BU's campus, so there's not much avoiding that. Plus there's nothing wrong with reminiscing and bringing myself back to my college days. I think I enjoy UBurger so much because it reminds me of In and Out, a fast food burger chain on the west coast. UBurger, like I&O uses a special sauce (a combination of thousand island dressing and spices) that really adds something extra to the burger. Uburger also, although provides you with fast service, is not a fast food change and the quality of the meat is clearly better. I'll admit this burger can't compare to one from say Bartley's Burger Cottage over in Harvard Square, but it's not trying to- they are completely different, in a good way.
Has so much potential....but – Actually, it looks and feels like a great burger joint. I was less than impressed with the taste of the burger, and any place that makes quasi-gourmet burgers should be using homemade or freshly baked buns. I HATE buns from a bag loaded with preservatives.
But really, the deciding factor here was the onion rings. They are the perfect onion rings IF the cook cooks them long enough. We brought ours home and they were raw on the inside. Like eating a bunch of raw onions. I had three and couldn't hack it anymore - my mouth started getting sores.
wow – i stopped in this place before a sox game and it was delicious. cheaper than buying food in fenway and about a thousand times better... definitely try a shake!
Amazing burgers, great price – I am a student in Boston, and I cannot believe I had never noticed Uburger before! For around $5, I got a burger topped with swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, lettuce, and grilled mushrooms. The burger was moist and delicious. I definitely recommend this place to any other college students in the area or for people who are looking for a quick, affordable, and delicious burger.
the patties have no flavor... – its worth checking out but they need to do someting about the burger..... it has zero flavor.
in and out burger its not.
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Prevention through Design (PtD) is a significant, cutting-edge safety program (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ptd/) that NIOSH undertook with the involvement of some leading ASSE members in the field. ASSE has a strong interest in helping make sure the PtD program succeeds. If you know of anyone qualified and interested in leading this effort, please share this NIOSH notice [...]Read More
OSHA Seeks Input on PSM Standard
In response to President Obama's Executive Order 13650, Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/08/01/executive-order-improving-chemical-facility-safety-and-security), OSHA has published a Request for Information requesting comments on potential revisions to its Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, its Explosives and Blasting Agents standard, potential updates to its Flammable Liquids and Spray Finishing standard, and potential changes to PSM [...]Read More
Whistleblower Complaint Filing Now Online
From OSHA – December 5, 2013 Whistleblowers can now file complaints online with OSHA Agency launches online form to provide workers a new way to file retaliation complaints WASHINGTON – Whistleblowers covered by one of 22 statutes administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration will now be able to file [...]Read More
OSHA Publishes Fall 2013 Reg Agenda
From the Law Office of Adele Abrams, Esq., ASSE's Federal Representative – OSHA and MSHA Post Plans for Additional Regulations Under Executive Orders in effect since 1993, two times a year, spring and fall, the federal government is supposed to publish a "unified agenda" of planned actions on regulations. The Fall 2013 agenda was issued [...]Read More
Republican Senators Call for New Silica SBRFA Panels
From Senate HELP Committee website at http://www.help.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=80720fd6-4fab-40c0-b076-6bb3eb5d1227 Alexander, GOP Colleagues Call on Administration to Conduct Proper Assessment of Proposed Rule on Silica Exposure Request 90-day extension on comment period and formation of new small business review panel rather than decade-old report Thursday, November 21, 2013Liz Wolgemuth 202-228-4729 WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 – The senior Republican on [...]Read More
OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule to Revise Mechanical Power Presses Standard
OSHA is making two main revisions to its Mechanical Power Presses Standard. First, OSHA is revising a provision that requires employers to develop and maintain certification records of periodic inspections performed on the presses by adding a requirement that they develop and maintain certification records of any maintenance and repairs they perform on the presses [...]Read More
Harkin Unveils Investigation on Fed Contractor Labor and Safety Law Violations
Press Release from Senator Harkin's Office, available at http://www.harkin.senate.gov/press/release.cfm?i=349183 – December 11, 2013 Investigation Represents the First Comprehensive Report to Connect Dots Between Federal Contracts and Labor Law Violations Forty-Nine Contractors Engaging in Significant Labor Law Violations Received $81 Billion in Taxpayer-Funded Contracts in 2012 Alone WASHINGTON, D.C.—An investigation into the federal contracting process unveiled [...]Read More
CSB Calls for Safety Case Approach in California Refineries
From CSB at http://www.csb.gov/in-wake-of-chevron-2012-pipe-rupture-and-fire-in-bay-area-csb-draft-report-proposes-overhaul-of-refinery-industry-regulatory-system-in-california-and-urges-adoption-of-the-safety-case-regime-to-prevent-major-chemical-accidents/ In Wake of Chevron 2012 Pipe Rupture and Fire in Bay Area CSB Draft Report Proposes Overhaul of Refinery Industry Regulatory System in California and Urges Adoption of the Safety Case Regime to Prevent Major Chemical Accidents Richmond, California, December 16, 2013 – In a draft report released to the public today, [...]Read More
Incorporation by Reference Rulemaking Comment Period Extended
On November 18, 2013, the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) published an extension of the comment period for our proposal to amend our regulations governing the approval of agency requests to incorporate material by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations. OFR has corrected the date of that extension. Comments are due January 31, [...]Read More
FMCSA Provides Reg Guidance on Partial Short Haul Driver Rest Breaks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published regulatory guidance to address the application of the 30-minute break rule to interstate drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) who begin their duty days as "short haul" drivers exempt from the break rule but who occasionally exceed the short haul distance or time limits. These drivers [...]Read More
CSB Develops Resource for High School Chem Lab Safety
From CSB – CSB Releases Safety Message Focusing on Preventing Accidents in High School Chemistry Labs Washington, DC, December 10, 2013—The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released, "After the Rainbow," a video safety message focused on potential dangers in high school chemistry laboratories. The message features Calais Weber, an accident survivor, who on January [...]Read More
PHMSA HazMat Final Rule to Enhance Enforcement Procedures
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published a final rule to put into effect provisions of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2012 related to enhanced inspection, investigation, and enforcement authority established by the law. PHMSA is amending the package opening provision to include procedures for an agent of the [...]Read More
PHMSA 2014 Minimum Rand Drug Testing Percentage
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published in the Federal Register its notice that the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will remain at 25 percent during calendar year 2014. PHMSA reminds operators that drug and alcohol testing information must be submitted for contractors performing or ready to perform covered [...]Read More
Electronic Reporting Under the Toxic Substances Control Act
EPA has issued a final rule amending reporting requirements promulgating under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require the use electronic reporting. EPA is requiring the use of electronic reporting in order to minimize the paperwork burden associated with the underlying regulatory requirements and to minimize the cost to the federal government for the [...]Read More
GAO Stuff on Rail Safety, DHS, and Oil and Gas Resources
Rail Safety: Improved Human Capital Planning Could Address Emerging Safety Oversight Challenges. GAO-14-85, December 9. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-14-85 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/659537.pdf Department of Homeland Security: DHS's Efforts to Improve Employee Morale and Fill Senior Leadership Vacancies, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-14-228T, December 12. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-14-228T Highlights [...]Read More
Electronic Reporting of Injury and Illness Data Proposed by OSHA
In a November 7 teleconference for news media and leading stakeholders, OSHA announced a proposed rule to amend its recordkeeping standards to require employers to submit electronically the injury and illness data OSHA already requires them to keep. The proposal was published the next day. Under the proposal, employers with more than 250 employees would be required to submit records quarterly to OSHA. Employers with between 250 and 20 employees in certain industries with [...]Read More
Public Meeting on Recordkeeping Proposed Rule
OSHA has announced an informal public meeting on the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses proposed rule. The purpose of the public meeting is to allow interested persons to provide oral remarks regarding the proposed rule. The proposed rule is a limited rulemaking to amend OSHA's recordkeeping regulations to add requirements for the electronic [...]Read More
ACCSH Request for Nominations and December Meeting Announcement
OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) will meet December 5-6, 2013, in Washington, DC. And OSHA has announced the Assistant Secretary of Labor has requested nominations for membership on ACCSH. ACCSH will meet from 1 to 4 p.m., e.t., Thursday, December 5, 2013, and Friday, December 6, 2013. Nominations for ACCSH membership [...]Read More
OSHA Resources to Encourage Safer Chemicals and Better PELs
From OSHA – October 24, 2013 OSHA releases new resources to better protect workers from hazardous chemicals WASHINGTON – Each year in the United States, tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to the thousands of hazardous chemicals that are used in workplaces every day. The U.S. Department of [...]Read More
OMB Says Shutdown Halted Hundreds of OSHA Inspections and Consultations
In a report that summarizes the overall impact of the 16-day government shutdown, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said that OSHA missed about 1400 inspections, conducted about 16 percent of the inspections it conducted in the same period the year before, and missed providing consultative services to about 500 businesses. OSHA furloughed the majority [...]Read More
OSHA Urges Retailers to Take Black Friday Workplace Safety Precautions
From OSHA – 11/18/2013 WASHINGTON – In advance of the holiday season, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging retail employers to take precautions to prevent workplace injuries during major sales events, including Black Friday. This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the death of a worker killed upon [...]Read More
FACOSH Announces Meeting
OSHA's Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) has announced a meeting on December 5, 2013, in Washington, DC. FACOSH will meet from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2013. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-11-15/html/2013-27382.htmRead More
Tales from DC: Latest SBA Labor Safety Roundtable
Prepared by the Office of Adele Abrams, Esq., ASSE's Federal Representative: The every-other month Small Business Administration Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable had a heavier than usual agenda for this meeting. In addition to an "open mike" discussion of OSHA's proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica, there were also presentations from OSHA, followed by discussion and [...]Read More
Tales from DC: 50th Meeting of Railroad Safety Advisory Committee
From Law Offices of Adele Abrams, Esq., ASSE's Federal Representative – On October 31, 2013, I represented ASSE at the 50th meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee in Washington, DC. This is a very large federal advisory committee – probably over 50 members were in attendance and they include representatives from most of the [...]Read More
OSHA Publishes New Tech Manual Section on Noise
From OSHA Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs – As part of our efforts to keep you informed of new workplace safety and health resources, we wanted to let you know that OSHA has published OSHA Technical Manual (OTM), Section III: Chapter 5 – Noise. The new chapter, effective August 15, 2013, can be downloaded [...]Read More
MSHA Seeks Comments on Revised Instructions for Coal Mine Rescue Teams
MSHA has requested comments on revised instruction guides for coal mine rescue team training. MSHA prescribes training materials through the issuance of instruction guides. Existing standards for coal mine rescue teams include criteria for mine operators to certify the qualifications of the teams. The MINER Act of 2006 requires MSHA to update these criteria every [...]Read More
A Veritable Ton of OSHA Compliance Assistance Resources Made Available
From OSHA's Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs – As part of our efforts to keep OSHA's cooperative program participants informed of OSHA's compliance assistance resources, I am pleased to provide you with the attached quarterly update of new OSHA compliance assistance products, including Web resources, publications, and success stories. This update also includes products [...]Read More
Obama Orders Fed Agencies to Prepare for Climate Change
By Executive Order, President Obama has ordered federal agencies to present plans to combat climate change "to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather and prepare for other impacts of climate change." The order also created an interagency Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience that will be responsible for overseeing federal efforts at fighting climate change.Read More
NTSB Questions FMCSA Effectiveness
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent a letter to DoT Secretary Anthony Foxx recommending an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. "'While FMCSA deserves recognition for putting bad operators out of business, they need to crack down before crashes occur, not just after high visibility events,' said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. [...]Read More
OSHA Adopts Final Rule Updating Signage Standards Based on National Consensus Standards
On June 13, 2013, OSHA published a direct final rule that revised its signage standards for general industry and construction by updating references to ANSI national consensus standards. OSHA also published a companion proposed rule to move forward if it received adverse comments. Since it received no significant adverse comments, OSHA has confirmed that the [...]Read More
Public Citizen Says Safety Training Reduces Construction Injuries and Fatalities
A Public Citizen report prepared to bolster efforts to pass a York City ordinance to ensure training for all construction workers on taxpayer-funded projects concludes that on-the-job safety training has been proven to reduce construction industry injuries and fatalities. The report also estimates that the financial impact of fatal construction injuries to New York City [...]Read More
NIOSH Study Reinforces Connection Between Fire Fighting and Cancer
A NIOSH study on mortality and cancer incidence in career fire fighters has demonstrated an elevated risk of cancer compared to the general U.S. population. Published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine, the study population included fire fighters Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco. The study's abstract can be found at http://oem.bmj.com/content/early/2013/10/14/oemed-2013-101662.abstract.Read More
Quebec Researchers Offer Workplace Carcinogen Guide
A Quebec scientific research organization, The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), has published, "Are There Carcinogens in Your Workplace?" a 14-page resource addressing how to identify carcinogens and reduce exposure in the workplace. The document can be found at http://www.irsst.qc.ca/media/documents/PubIRSST/RG-796.pdf. IRSST estimates that 28 percent of cancers may [...]Read More
EU-OSHA Study Anticipates Green OSH Risks
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published a "foresight study" that identifies possible future scenarios for occupational safety and health in green jobs under different economic and social conditions. Green Jobs and Occupational Safety and Health Report is meant to help anticipatesnew and emerging risks in green jobs in order to [...]Read More
PHMSA Proposed Rule on Failure To Pay Civil Penalties
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has proposed amending its hazardous material procedures to prohibit a person who fails to pay a civil penalty or abide by a payment agreement from performing activities regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations until payment is made. Comments are due November 25, 2013. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-09-24/html/2013-22952.htmRead More
PHMSA Safety Advisories on Unauthorized Filling of Compressed Gas Cylinders
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to notify the public that PHMSA has confirmed that Komer Carbonic Corp., 12120 Cloverdale Street, Detroit, MI 48021, improperly filled and offered for transportation high pressure compressed gas cylinders (DOT Specification 3A, 3AA and 3AL) without verifying that they met the [...]Read More
BSEE Extends Comment Period for Production Safety Systems Proposed Rule
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has extended the comment period for its production safety systems proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 22, 2013. BSEE received multiple requests from various industry representatives to extend the comment period. Comments are due December 5, 2013. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-09-27/html/2013-23520.htmRead More
BSEE Updates Fees
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a final rule updating service fees for oil and gas and sulphur operations in the Outer Continental Shelf. The final rule became effective on October 1, 2013. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-10-01/html/2013-23874.htmRead More
NIEHS Develops Nanomaterial Research Program
In support of National Nanotechnology Initiative, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has developed an integrated, strategic research program, "ONE Nano: NIEHS's Strategic Initiative on the Health and Safety Effects of Engineered Nanomaterials" to increase understanding of how engineered nanomaterials (ENM) interact with living systems, to develop predictive models for quantifying ENM exposure [...]Read More
California Adopts Regulations to Require Safer Chemicals
On October 1, California adopted new regulations designed to create safer substitutes for hazardous ingredients in products sold in the state. An article written by The Center for Effective Government outlines the new California regulations.Read More
EPA Proposes New Emission Standards for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production
EPA has proposed amendments to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production to address the results of the residual risk and technology review. In light of our review, we are proposing amendments that would prohibit the use of hazardous air pollutant-based auxiliary blowing agents for slabstock foam production facilities. [...]Read More
GAO Stuff on Security and Nuclear Power
Supply Chain Security: DHS Could Improve Cargo Security by Periodically Assessing Risks from Foreign Ports, GAO-13-764, September 16 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-764 Nuclear Power: Analysis of Regional Differences and Improved Access to Information Could Strengthen NRC Oversight. GAO-13-743, September 27. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-743 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/assets/660/658274.pdf Nuclear Weapons: Information on Safety Concerns with the Uranium Processing Facility. GAO-14-79R, October 25. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-14-79R [...]Read More


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Life Skills is defined as the ability to cope with stresses and challenges of daily life, especially skills in communication and literacy, decision-making, occupational requirements, problem-solving, time management and planning.
Creating a Foundation for Life Skills Achievement
The Sober College Life Skills Infusion program works with residents to teach and develop necessary life skills they will need to succeed during and after their stay. Achievement in Life Skills is arrived at through a combined practical and learning approach that focuses on staff directing residents through teachable moments. It is within these teachable moments that the individual strengths and deficits of every student is understood, coached and re-directed and/or supported.
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Residents are responsible for taking care of their living space, and completing chores in all phases of the Sober College program. Many young people have never been taught, or required to do simple day-to-day tasks that they will need when they are living on their own.
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Fennec: No More Mozilla Browser for Windows Mobile
The lead developer of Mozilla's mobile group has announced in his blog that development of Fennec on Windows Mobile has been put indefinitely on hold.
Stuart Parmenter, responsible for mobile device development at the Mozilla Foundation, shared with everyone in his blog the reasons for the Windows Mobile retraction. According to Parmenter, "Microsoft has unfortunately decided to close off development to native applications." It seems that anyone wishing to write a program for Microsoft's mobile platform has to do so in Silverlight or XNA (mainly for games).
Even though Parmeter finds the new Windows platform "interesting," neither of the two programming options could be considered for a well performing mobile Firefox. Fennec development would then be concentrated appropriately on the Android and Maemo/MeeGo platforms, which do have corresponding SDKs that allow programming of native applications.
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Hartford >Food & Dining > Carbone's Ristorante
588 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT | Directions 0611441.732335 -72.674474
Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods: South End
Hartford's Best Italian Restaurant – Consistently wonderful dining experience! The food is excellent, from the wide variety of appetizers, to the extensive selection of main courses, every meal I have had has been delicious. The wait staff is efficient and very friendly, salads are prepared tableside, as well as a couple of desserts which is highly recommended. I've recently dined in their Library Room which offers a light fare menu and is certainly well worth trying when looking for something a little more casual. Both the dining room and Library Room decor is very warm and comfortable. Carbone's is definitely my choice for the best dining in Hartford.
OK if you aren't usurped by a larger group – My husband is a Hartford native. He had been wanting to go to Carbone's forever. So for our 30th anniversary we went. I thought it started out alright but he was upset that we didn't get a booth that he had requested. We started with a bottle of wine, appetizers, and salad. Then a group of 8 people showed up. Hmmmm. Well these 30 somethings couldn't read the menu that we two old 50 somethings could so without asking us at all they shot the lights up. Tada! We were in the spotlight. We played a bit of lights up and lights down a few times but obviously the group of 8 won because we left. Needless to say I didn't get my 30th anniversary supper but next week I will. Flemings is the place to go for special service not Carbones...unless of course you are a group of 8.
Very Disappointed – Friday night we went to Carbone's in Hartford on a recommendation of a friend. Yes, I know they have been there forever but we had never been. All I can say is the evening was a disappointment from beginning to end. We waited forever for our cocktails and when they finally came, my husband's was wrong. He drank it anyway because he was afraid of another wait. We figured this was just a weekend night glitch until we were served our first course. There were little or no clams in the clams casino and half of my steamed mussels were closed. The main courses were equally disappointing with small portions of meat swimming in too much heavy sauce. Our waiter did offer us dessert but then never came back to take our order. When we saw him again we just asked for the check. An expensive evening that we never wish to repeat.
Soooooo Incredibly Disappointing – Carbone's has a history of good food and impeccable service. Emphasis on the word HISTORY!!!!
I believe our waitress was Hitlers sister. Abrasive, cold and impatient.
She said their signature "product" was their fettuccini carbonara. Well folks, pasta costs about 20cents a metric TON. So why would a restaurant charge you $22+ bucks for a cup (I kid you not) of macaroni with a sauce that is broken (cream separated and has become pure oil). And WHO ON EARTH puts sausage in their carbonara and no peas or bacon???
Bread was incredibly boring. Flavorless sun-dried tomato dipping oil. Way overdone and bitter breadsticks.
Ten dollars for tableside salad: one dollar worth of ingredients. Gorgonzola salad that leaves you wishing you had more than two crumbs of the cheese in your salad. I love salad, I am happy to pay $10 for a GREAT salad....not the case here folks.
Our dirty dishes sat in front of us for 25 minutes without being cleared off.
Lousy wine list with astronomical prices. Again, give me a delicious wine and money is no object.
We were so disappointed we were afraid to order dessert. Cappuccino came with biscotti which were ice cold thin slices of cookies (store-bought).
I assure you, if we had a wonderful dinner I would have written a shining review. $364.00 later; we vow never to return!
Great Food, Great Atmosphere – I went there with a big group of people one night, and sometimes waiters or waitresses don't like to handle big groups, but the service was great, and the food was superior, i would recommend Carbone's to anyone!!! Great place to have a fantastic meal.
Unbelieveable food, unbelieveable people!!!! – Wow!! That's all I can say. The service from when I walked in the door to when they made me feel like a family member on the way out was impecable! With me, five others, a table of 6 all together. The restaurant was pretty full and the hostess lead us to visit the most entertaining bartend outside of NYC. We ordered one drink and before we could finish it the hostess lead us to a table (they carried our drinks for us). The service was unbelieve, with table side preparation of flamming salads and desserts. Entrees were great, and the owner came out to thank us for dinning even thought he didin't know who we were. Great food, great service.
Mediocre food – Former New Yorkers, we stopped here on the way back from Massachusetts thinking we were so lucky to find a charming Little Italy section in Hartford. We found the food extremely overpriced but had no problem with what we found to be generous portions. However, the sole dish was so bland that we didn't bother eating it. The escarole and bean soup was actually minestrone that was similar in taste to a Progresso product. Although the service was friendly, no one ever bothered to ask why our soup or sole dish was left mostly untouched. Somebody in this joint is not paying attention. Wouldn't go back.
Why does this place get such great reviews? I don't get it. – "This is place is overpriced and the food is ok but nothing special. There are better resturants on Franklin Ave. Save your money! " I totaly agree 100% I think it is WAY overpriced. The food is NOT that great. I also think the food is "Mediocre" at best., and definitely NOT worth the price, or the visit. Trust me on this one, you'll be glad you did.
Living on its reputation – We recently dined with 5 other family members on a Saturday night. This an old style southern Italian restaurant that has not changed with the times. Prices are quite high relative to the quality and quantity of food and it appears they are living on their reputation. My seafood over pasta dish was quite mediocre lacking both assertiveness and seafood. My wife chose a veal scallpini dish which was almost laughable in terms of quantity, but was very tender. Overall absent its reputation as a place for the in people or the wannabes, I seriously doubt it woud survive very long on its food.
User review by gojt11 – I found that Carbones is a great restaurant, great food, and great service. I can't believe that people would say anything wrong about it. The bar tender Tommy-Joe was very entertaining and very helpful and a great bartender. The hostess and coatroom attendent was very personable. We really enjoyed our evening at Carbones Resturant and will be going back very soon.
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