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Peapod Individual Tureens, Set of 4
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Our petite ceramic tureens pay tribute to springtime's garden-fresh peas, showcasing the beauty of their pods and leafy vines. Great for serving individual portions of soups and stews, these charming stoneware pieces are designed by Barbara Eigen, a ceramic artist famous for her lifelike botanical silhouettes. Microwavable and dishwasher safe. 24-oz. cap.; 6 1/4" diam., 5" high. Made in China. Set of four.
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In August 2010, we will be administering, for the first time, the Before College Survey of Student Engagement (BSCCE). This survey "collects data about entering college students' high school academic and co-curricular experiences, as well as their expectations for participating in educationally purposeful activities during the first college year." http://bcsse.iub.edu/
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is designed to measure a student's level of engagement inside and outside of the classroom. The NSSE is administered to seniors and freshmen and provides a comparison of engagement levels across the senior class and between seniors and freshmen. The NSSE can also be used a follow up the BCSSE. The 2010-2011 academic year will be the first time the BCSSE and NSSE have been administered together. The NSSE has been administered at Texas Tech for many years.
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The Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) was designed to complement the NSSE and focuses on the following items:
- Faculty perceptions of how often students engage in different activities.
- The importance faculty place on various areas of learning and development.
- The nature and frequency of faculty-student interactions.
- How faculty members organize their time, both in and out of the classroom.
The 2010-2011 academic year will be the first time we have administered the FSSE at Texas Tech University!!

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Bethel Park
There will be a free shredding event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 17 in the parking lot of Independence Middle School, 2807 Bethel Church Road. The event is sponsored by state Sen. Matt Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon.
Bethel residents may bring boxes of unwanted documents that may contain personal information including Social Security, credit card statements or applications, bank statements, canceled checks, income tax information and insurance records.
Shredding will be on-site and the shredded paper will be recycled.
For more information, call Smith's office during regular business hours at 412-571-2169 or 866-736-7477, or visit www.SenatorMattSmith.com.
• A computer and electronic recycling event will be held 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 10 at South Hills Assembly of God, 2725 Bethel Church Road. The event is free.
The recycling is available for all state residents and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Items to be recycled are desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, hard drives, cellular telephones, iPods, MP3 players, VCRs, DVDs, holiday lights, cable boxes, ink, toner, printers, computer mice, floppy drives, typewriters and more.
On-site hard drive destruction will be available for $10.
The Bridgeville Community Outreach Center, 715 Washington Ave., will be open the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. to provide 40-pound food boxes, winter coats, baby diapers and formula and emergency supply boxes.
The Outreach Center is sponsored by local churches and ministries in the borough, and is operated by Journey Church.
Tony Janflone Jr. will be featured at the Town Park Second Sunday series at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Admission is free.
Castle Shannon
The Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department's carnival will continue to Aug. 3.
Cecil Township
Residents who had water damage from the storms between June 27 and July 12 are asked to call the Cecil Township Municipal offices during normal business hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 724-745-2227.
Every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Farmer's Market is open at the McDonald Trail Station.
• For planning in advance, the Heritage Library will hold a "History at Heritage" Civil War reenactment by the Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 31.
Reenactment troops will present weapon firing, drill demonstrations, an era medical talk and a book signing.
Mt. Lebanon
The First Fridays event Aug. 2 features Left of the Dial with City Dwelling Nature Seekers.
In addition to the live bands, First Fridays will have street performers, acts on the Second Stage by the municipal building and strolling performers with participating businesses holding sidewalk sales.
• Woody waste curbside collection will be held Aug. 10. To make a reservation, call public works at 412-343-3403 between Aug. 5 and no later than 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 to have your yard waste of shrubs, tree branches and limbs picked up at curbside.
Peters Township
The 13th annual fishing derby at Peters Lake Park is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10. The event is for children in grades K-5. Registration is at the Community Recreation Center or at the event. The fishing derby is sponsored by the township and the McMurray Rotary Club. Awards will be given for the largest, smallest, first and most fish caught. The fee is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
• The Lt. Dan Band will hold a concert at Stage AE in Pittsburgh Aug. 9 with the proceeds to benefit the building fund for Doug and Alexis Abraham Vitale. Doug Vitale was severely wounded in Afghanistan nearly two years ago when he lost both legs and suffered head trauma. The Smart Home to be built in Peters will accommodate his needs.
Upper St. Clair
Go geocaching with your dog Aug. 17 at the Outdoor Classroom Learning Lab. The event is free. Bring the family pet to the first dog-friendly event where there will be activities and temporary caches for people and dogs.
The Pittsburgh Area Geocaching Association will have raffles and door prizes.
All dogs must be on a leash, well mannered and up-to-date on shots. For more information, visit www.theoutdoorclassroompa.org or www.Geocaching.com.
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Sciences at Emporia State University
Emporia State University, located in the Heart of America, is a Tier 1 Regional University dedicated to teaching and research. Given this distinction students will have cutting edge research opportunites, access to state of the art facilities, and exposure to the most qualified faculty members. At ESU our internationally-minded faculty is committed to building a global network of scientific research and scholars. By studying on a medium-size campus students will have greater access to exciting research opportunities as well as lectures and seminars.
As a Science Without Borders (Ciencia Sem Fronteiras) Host University students can pursue studies in any of the following disciplines:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Information Systems (Business)
- Mathematics
- Earth Science
- Physics
- Statistics
About the Partnership
Emporia State University is excited to partner with Brazilian students on new and exciting research opportunities that will equip students with both the professional knowledge and hands-on experience they can use to further Brazil's scientific development upon their return. At the same time, students will build a valuable network of scholars and researchers in the United States.
The Science without Borders Program is a joint effort among two Brazilian sponsoring organizations:
- CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior)
- CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University is a diverse and inclusive university where students are our main focus of attention. Emporia State University welcomes students from all over the world. With more than 25 countries represented on campus, international students are involved in a variety of ways. At ESU there are over 130 student organizations and competitive NCAA Division II Athletics. There are also numerous social activities and sports clubs that will enable you to grow both personally and professionally. Our safe, friendly, and affordable campus gives international students a great academic experience in the United States.
Campus Life
Most of our undergraduate students live on-campus. Living on-campus offers quick access to classrooms, the university cafeteria, the library, our Student Recreation Center (fitness facility), as well as programs and events. Additionally, living on campus will help you create lasting friendships as you interact with a number of other college students. If you are an upperclassmen or graduate student who enjoys your space and independence, Emporia offers a wide array of affordable housing opportunities located near campus.
The City of Emporia
The City of Emporia is an educational, industrial, commercial, and medical center that serves over 60,000 people in east central Kansas. The downtown area is adjacent to campus with convenient dining, shopping, and recreation. Emporia is located in the Flint Hills of Kansas and is a university city of 29,000 people that offers plenty of social, cultural, and religious opportunities to our students. The year is marked by four colorful and changing seasons. The weather allows many outdoor activities with moderate springs, a colorful autumn, warm summers, and occasional snowfalls in the winter.
- Eric Yang, Ph.D. (University of Southern Illinois) - Phytochemicals effect on melanoma cells.
- William Jensen, Ph.D. (Kansas State University) - Endangered bat species
- Scott Crupper, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - Microbiology and genetic diversity of amphibians and reptiles
- David Edds. Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University) - Ecology of Freshwater turtles in Kansas
- Brent Thomas, Ph.D. (Mississippi State University) - Behavioral Ecology of turtles
- Lynnette Sievert, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma) - Thermoregulation and metabolics among amphibians
- Melissa Bailey, Ph.D. (University of Alabama) - Effects of drugs and chemicals on fetal development
- Tim Burnett, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - Cytotoxic activities of anti-cancer drugs
- Brenda Koerner, Ph.D. (Arizona State University) - Climate change and the ecosystem
- Marshall Sundberg, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota) - Evolutionary adaptation of plants
- Charles Pheatt, Ph.D. (Illinois Institute of Technology) - Genetic Algorithms
- Katie Mitchell-Koch, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - Catalytic/Enzymatic Reactions
- James Aber, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - Glaciotectonics
- Richard Sleezer, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - Land use impact on Global Carbon Budget
- Jorge Ballester, Ph.D. (University of Texas-Austin) - Computational Science
- Bob Jones, Ph.D. (Stevens Institute of Technology) - Plasma Physics and Fusion Processes
- Marcia Schulmeister, Ph.D. (University of Kansas) - groundwater and surface water chemistry
- Essam Abotteen, Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University) - Group and Number Theory
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- Chad Wiley, Ph.D. (University of California) - Knot and Braid Theory
- Eric Trump, Ph.D. (Kansas State University) - Synthesis and Labeling of Modified Nucleosides and their NMR studies
- Diane Nutbrown, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin-Madison) - Fluorescent Sensors for Biologically Relevant Ions
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Carry your favorite knives the way professional chefs do – in a sturdy, handsome case like this one. Our commercial-quality knife roll makes it easy to transport your cutlery and kitchen tools to a vacation house or to cook with friends at a dinner party. It's also a great way to store extra knives at home.
- Designed for top safety and convenience, the roll has elasticized, reinforced pockets for knives.
- Interior compartments hold business cards and pencils or pens.
- Zippered mesh interior pockets accommodate small kitchen tools.
- Interior flap ensures knives cannot fall out during transport.
- The case folds and is secured with a zipper.
- Sturdy nylon handles have a comfortable padded handle wrap.
- D-rings on both ends accommodate a shoulder strap.
- Made of durable, luggage grade, PVC laminated, water-resistant polyester.
- Designed primarily as a travel case, it's also useful for storing extra knives at home.
- Knives not included.
- Made in China.
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- Wipe clean.
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Founded in 2004, social networking website Tagged.com has grown rapidly to more than 60 million users. Its goal is to grow its user network and overall awareness, so that it's one of the "top 3" social networking websites – as well known as either Facebook or MySpace.
The Challenge
Tagged.com's management team knows that attracting user "eyeballs" is a key to its success (and a way to attract advertisers). Tagged is succeeding by delivering a "great product", in the words of the founder and CTO, Johann Schleier-Smith. What does he mean? A relentless focus on a high-performing website with fast response times, even while the user base grows by the thousands every month.
It also means harnessing the collective wisdom of its end users as Tagged builds new website features and services, to determine what's compelling and why. In fact, Tagged believes it has to out-innovate its competition, as a means to attract more users.
The Solution: Zend Platform and Zend Studio
PHP and Zend are an important part of Tagged's strategy. Tagged was an early adopter of PHP, and the website was originally architected in PHP. Today, Zend Platform's smart code cacheing and performance diagnostics are helping Tagged achieve reliably high performance, even while the website scales and adds new users.
Zend Studio is enabling teams of developers to work efficiently on a large, feature-rich code base. Moreover, Zend Studio's integrated debugging and performance profiling are helping Tagged innovate more rapidly, and to iterate with shorter release cycles. One example: Tagged can quickly put together "A / B" tests of new web services, expose them to users and get instant feedback. This kind of rapid innovation enabled Tagged to deploy a "social graph" to help their users identify and connect more quickly with existing or prospective friends and colleagues.
What's next for Tagged? At the hectic pace of their innovation, the best way to find out is to keep checking out their website: www.tagged.com.


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Sheer Elegance in a Girandole Earring
An 18th century style and a silver patina to match transform this pair of modern girandole earrings to a classic look of yesteryear. Medium in size, these superb rock crystal chandeliers will even please those paste lovers among us. Opposing modified C scrolling and perfect symmetry will turn heads in your direction.
Date: Modern.
Measurements: 1-5/8 inches (4 cm) in length including ear wire by 1-1/8 inches (3 cm) at the widest. Weight for the pair is 8.9 grams (5.7 dwt).
Condition: New.
Origin: English in origin.
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Don't be fooled by appearances—although grandiose architecture and the sense of old Southern aristocracy abound in Charleston, South Carolina, this little city plays host to many options that won't cost you a penny. With beautiful weather most of the year, you can spend the majority of your trip outside, simply strolling along the shore and through the many parks and cemeteries in this old Southern town. Charleston is brimming with history, so be sure to visit some of the many historical attractions throughout the city. The variety of free activities is proof that Southern hospitality is still alive and well.
Charleston is brimming with art galleries, many of which are open to the public free of charge (for a complete list of galleries, click here). For some local heritage, stop by the Gallery Chuma located at 43 John Street. Chuma specializes in the art of the Gullah people. The Gullah are descendents of enslaved Africans who settled on the isolated barrier islands between Jacksonville, Florida, and Wilmington, North Carolina.
If you're on the search for classical European-style art, head to the Sylvan Gallery located at 171 King Street in the heart of Charleston's antique district. This gallery features paintings and sculptures and focuses on 20th- and 21st-century representational art.
Robert Lange Studios, a homey yet elegant gallery at 2 Queen Street in the French Quarter, focuses on American Realist and Abstract style paintings and photography. Many of RLS's shows and opening nights, which include hors d'oeuvres, wine, and live music, are also open to the public.
For a night of free classical music, catch a performance of the Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry, which does not charge admission for the majority of their shows. Students in this auditioned orchestra are the best from the area. Performance locations change, so check their schedule.
At night, head over to the Pour House where they host free live music on the deck. The deck opens at 5 pm Monday through Thursday and at 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The night of the free show changes, but they usually have at least one per week.
A "must-see" destination for many visitors to Charleston is the Old City Market in the heart of downtown. In this bustling indoor market, browse artisans' wares such as blown glass and sweetgrass baskets, a local tradition that dates back to West African slaves. Or check out more contemporary booths with items such as movie posters and knock-off designer sunglasses. Salt-water taffy is another popular treat here.
Looking for more contemporary shopping? Head down King Street to do some window shopping and people watching. Charleston's main drag, King Street is home to many well-known stores and restaurants as well as a variety of locally owned shops. Some of the jewelry stores are virtually art galleries themselves. A few scenes from The Notebook were filmed on King Street–most memorably, when Noah and Allie lie in the middle of the street at night.
While wandering through town, stop by Charleston City Hall and the Charleston County Court House. Both are located at the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets and offer stately examples of the stunning architecture that is distinctive to historic Charleston. Both buildings are free and open to the public.
For a free visit to one of Charleston's many historical sites, visit the Charles Pinckney National Historical Site. This site features the cottage and 28-acre farm of Founding Father Charles Pinckney (he represented South Carolina at the Constitutional Convention). Visitors can view exhibits, watch a short film, and walk along the half-mile trail studded with informational signs that runs through the farm. On Saturdays in February and March, the site hosts programs that teach about the Gullah heritage and on April 24-25 the site celebrates Colonial Days.
As the sun begins to set, take a walk through the garden at the Battery Carriage House Inn, if you dare. The property is known as "Charleston's Most Haunted Inn." The public is welcome to hunt for specters around the inn's grounds—be on the lookout for the two most common phantoms, the Gentleman Ghost and the Headless Torso.
On the College of Charleston's beautiful campus sits the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, a public museum and gallery that highlights the history of African Americans in the Lowcountry area. The center houses permanent displays and installations and offers free tours of the grounds and museum (groups of five or more are asked to book in advance). The center also hosts lectures, poetry readings, art exhibitions, jazz performances, and other events throughout the year.
The Karpeles Library, the world's largest private holding of original manuscripts and documents spread over ten locations, has a museum in Charleston, the Karpeles Manuscript Museum located on Spring Street. The museum has two permanent exhibits; a collection of Egyptian sandstone carvings and a photo gallery of the construction of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in North America, which crosses the Cooper River from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston. The Karpeles also hosts three changing exhibits per year. 2010 will feature "Milestones in Modern Medicine" (January-April), "Darwin" (May-August), and "Freud" (September-December).
The Dock Street Theatre, originally opened in 1736, was the first building designed specifically for theatrical use in the Americas. Although performances charge admission, a stroll around the building and through its courtyard is free. If you ask nicely, the theater staff may show you inside as well. (Note: Dock Street Theatre is currently in the process of being renovated. It is expected to re-open in the spring of 2010).
Take a trip out to the Irvin-House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island, a 25-minute drive from downtown Charleston, on Saturday when free tours are offered at 2 p.m. during every month but January. The growing and harvesting of the muscadine grapes—a sweet, fruity, southern favorite—and the making and bottling of five varieties of wine all occur on this 48-acre winery. Feeling extravagant? Splurge on the $2.50 wine tasting which includes all five wines and a wrapped glass to take home.
Kids will get a kick out of the Citadel Dress Parades that take place most Fridays when classes at this military college are in session. Rifles, swords, and music abound in this formal military parade. Bleacher seating is available, and it is recommended that visitors arrive early. The parades usually take place in the afternoon, but times can vary so check the schedule. While there, make time to visit the Citadel Museum, which chronicles the life of the military academy and notable graduates.
If there's one thing you can count on in Charleston, it's hot summers. Let the kids cool off with a frolic in the fountains at Waterfront Park. This eight-acre park offers a wonderful respite to the sizzling sun.
Once the kids have rested up, take them for a visit to the Red Barn, the beginning and end point for the Palmetto Carriage Works tours. There is no admission to visit the barn, which has chickens, goats, and a brand-new miniature pony named Peanut.
In the unlikely event that the weather forces you inside, take the kids over to the Charleston Public Library, which hosts story time on many weekdays, usually mid-morning. The schedules vary, so check the library's website for exact times.
Charleston is best seen out in the open. With beautiful weather the majority of the year, there's no need to stay cooped up inside. Start the day with a stroll up the Battery, where historical homes line the waterside at the intersection of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of dolphins swimming off the bulkhead. Continue following Bay Street and you will see a section of the road (house numbers 83-107) the locals call Rainbow Row, a beautiful collection of multi-colored old, restored homes. Then take a walk through Battery Park. The park has many statues and monuments, as well as old cannons and cannon balls that kids love to play on.
The Charleston Farmer's Market, open Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April through December, in Marion Square offers a bounty of fresh local produce, flowers, and herbs. Browse the selection while listening to a variety of live entertainment. Local artisans also peddle their crafts here, and many merchants offer free samples of their food items—don't miss "the pickle lady," a favorite among local college students.
Take a stroll down the Gateway Garden Walk, which connects the Unitarian Church to St. Phillip's Church. The many gardens, churches, and cemeteries seen on this path and throughout Charleston may make you think you've stepped into The Secret Garden.
For a cemetery steeped in Civil War history, visit the Magnolia Cemetery on the bank of the Cooper River. This 128-acre former rice plantation is the final resting place of 35,000 people; among them are 2,200 Civil War veterans, 5 governors, 3 U.S. senators, and 2 cabinet members. (For a map, click here.)
While in Charleston, don't miss the Angel Oak Tree, an estimated 1,500-year-old live oak tree located on John's Island, a 20-minute drive from downtown Charleston. This tree—with giant prehistoric branches that crawl along the ground creating a diameter of 160 feet—stands 65 feet high and has a circumference of 25 feet. During the spring and summer many art and music events take place under or near this historical tree.
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This is the best!!! I grew up near this little gem and now live in the west burbs and yes, I will drive before rush hour hits just to have this food from time to time. The egg rolls are my favorite and the chicken curry. If I had to choose a last meal. I think it might be this. Super nice family. We have never had a bad experience there, ever. I wish they were closer to my home but the drive makes it a special dinner for my family.
Best Vietnamese Food Ever!!! – This is the best vietnamese restaurant I ever been to! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEIR CREAM CHEESE PUFFS, EGG ROLLS, AND PHO! Everytime I go there I always order the cream cheese puffs. The service there is terrific! If you have been there a couple times they'll likely reconize you WHEN you come back. The prices are also very amazing! This family welcomes you when you come and says bye when you leave! This is a restaurant I would definitely visit often. Remember to check this place out cause its AWESOME!
Vietnamese Homestyle – This is the place I have been seraching for since my Vietnamese neighbors moved away 20 years ago. The eggrolls are exactly what I crave. The pho's and bun's are wonderfully done. They also have a great selection of more "chinese" style foods. This is Vietnamese like you would get in a traditional house.
Great Food, Great Service – Friendly service, fantastic food (Combo 5 is wonderful) great eggrolls and a super eggroll dipping sauce you can get only there. Prices are good, too.
Average at best – Trust me when I say that I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants around the Twin Cities, and this restaurant is just average at best. Their menu is lacking some popular dishes that are offered at most Vietnamese restaurants, such as the broken rice platters and bun bo hue. On my first and only visit I ordered the special combination Beef pho and eggrolls. The Pho was missing some traditional ingredients and the broth had a really strong star anise flavor. The eggrolls were okay, 3.5 out of 5. But I've had better Pho and eggrolls at Vietnamese places in St. Paul, Minneapolis and even the new up and coming Pho mecca - Brooklyn Park. I live in Blaine and given the opportunity to eat some good Vietnamese food, I would probably avoid this place and head to restaurants which are located in the cities mentioned above.
Consistant fabulous food – This little resturant is second to none. This is a family business that is proud of their heritage and their food. The egg rolls are unrivaled. Go and enjoy for a very reasonable price.
BEST EGG ROLLS IN THE TWIN CITIES NO GREASE, NO MSG !!! – I have been coming here for the last 10 years, I have never had a bad meal here, lots of food , well prepared and made fresh before every meal, nothing frozen, great for the fami;y, reasonable prices, I have taken my customers there for dinner and if they go once they all return. very resonable priced food. very friendly, and absolutly the very best egg rolls in the twin cities. fast , prompt service with a smile and they remember you and treat you like family. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED..
best veg fried rice! – very flavorful food, and plenty veg choices. i am definitely coming back to try more dishes. not a fancy cocktail place, but a good cozy friendly place serving satisfying meals!
Sometimes change isnt bad – this restraunt has quality and nice people and you dont have to get all dolled up to eat great food at a great price. Its jsut a great place to relax
Great everytime! – This place has never failed to make only the best! I leave 100% happy & full everytime! Great size portions for cheap. Friendly & promt staff. Have been here many times and will continue going.
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"I come here and I'm on a bad stretch so I ask the hotel concierge to get me a basketball. It's snowing and I'm in my shorts. We find a neighborhood so I can try and find my street game again.
"But the guy who drives me there notices a white car watching me so he calls the police. They arrive, find guys with guns and arrest them. I don't know what they had in mind, but I found my game."
Artest, though, can't avoid the NBA, taking the brunt of punishment for going into the stands. He's suspended for the rest of the 2004-05 season, certifying his reputation as a thug who might go wacko any time.
"Even as a kid I had anger issues," he says. "It's not normal to walk around on edge all day, but that's how I lived."
He's close to his parents growing up, but hears them argue until it escalates into divorce. He says he's filled with anger and depression.
He hears the same thing now in emails from troubled parents and kids. He always tells them the same thing: "The family household is everything."
He talks about helping kids a lot and has the resume to demonstrate it's more than talk. UCLA has already honored him for advancing the cause of mental health.
He's fortunate early on, he says, because his mother sends him to counseling while not allowing him to be medicated. And he still never has, although he acknowledges that's the answer for some.
"I was 13 when I met with a counselor. There were like 12 kids in a group and they all had problems," he says. "I just loved the group activities."
Easy to understand now why he enjoys playing for the Lakers.
He says he remains a work in progress, refusing to be called a role model. "I'm more of an example of what can happen," he says with insight.
"It's a great time in my life," he says. "I know now I can play with passion and not go over the edge. When I first came to L.A. I couldn't play with passion because when I got too high I couldn't control it."
The conversation over, so much time wasted in ignoring him before now, I remind him to have a good game against the Pistons and to behave.
I can't help myself.


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Ha Ha, I like this one, seems to be studying the Elvis cover rather intently
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i got one more hamster, and it turned out she was pregnant. she had 5 babies, so now i have 7 hamsters. i will post some pics of them later, when they're a little older
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I like Elvira she's so cute!
yeah it's to many for me. i wish i could keep them all, but unfortunately i don't have room for it. so i'm selling them/giving them away as soon as they're ready to be taken away from mom. but the time i have them i absolutely enjoy. the fun starts when they're old enough to run around. chaos chaos all around for mom. but oh so fun lol ^_^
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The same as you! Is it sirian? I guess. No, I was joking a little As a matter of fact he only bite me once because I had food on my finger These little ones are so cute Hey! send me one of them, huh?
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Thank you Elivsgirl. They are just as spoiled as my kids!!
I really loved all those pictures, espacially the cats. Wish I had a digital camera a few years ago so then I have could shown you our cat Punky but she passed away a couple of years ago.
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"All my life, I've been weak — so weak that my most trusted advisor was able to hide a hundred years' war behind a curtain of lies! Well, I'm tired of being weak! It's time for me to be a man!"
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Kuei returned to take his rightful place as Earth King after the Hundred Year War, and afterwards tried his best to be a strong and benevolent ruler for his people to redeem his past mistakes. However, his new-found determination almost led Kuei to renew the war with the Fire Nation because of Fire Lord Zuko's refusal to remove his colonies from Earth Kingdom territory.[1] However, Team Avatar intervened, allowing the crisis to be solved peacefully.[6]
Life as figurehead (79 - 100 AG)
- Main article: Conspiracy of Ba Sing Se
Ascending the throne at age four following his father's death, Kuei became one of the youngest Earth Kings. However, due to the monarch's youth, it was deemed appropriate to appoint the minister Long Feng as regent, a position from which he quickly assumed total control over Ba Sing Se. As such, for much of his reign the Earth King was a mere puppet of Long Feng, relying totally on his advice and unable to make simple decisions. The King had no knowledge of the Hundred Year War or anything beyond the confines of the Earth Kingdom Royal Palace. Only the Avatar would eventually reveal to the Earth King all the lies that he had been fed by Long Feng.[4]
Excluded from the decisions of government, Kuei dedicated his time to the pursuit of several hobbies. With a love of animals, he collected an extensive menagerie of creatures from all over the world, brought to him by the many expeditions of the Ba Sing Se University. His favorite pet by far was a rare bear named Bosco, whom he kept with him most of the time and seemed to be his only real companion. Kuei dedicated much of his time toward the animal, feeding it expensive meats, hosting parties, and ordering several unsuccessful expeditions to find Bosco a mate.
Brief restoration of power (Spring 100 AG)
The Avatar and his allies, Katara, Sokka, and Toph Beifong, launched an attack on the Earth King's palace, battling past the Dai Li and the Earth King's royal guards. After getting to the King's throne room, the four told the King about the Hundred Year War and Long Feng's treachery. At first, the King did not believe them, but after the Avatar showed the King Appa's bite on Long Feng's leg, the King agreed to go with Aang and company, to see if their statements were true.
The four first took the King to Lake Laogai where the Dai Li secret headquarters used to have been. However, the Dai Li had already destroyed their base, and the Earth King remained skeptical of the children's efforts, encouraged by Long Feng. However, Aang managed to convince the Earth King to go to the Outer Wall, in exchange for a ride on Appa, showing him the drill, a massive Fire Nation war machine. Long Feng tried to cover it up as a construction project, but the Earth King was completely unconvinced. He ordered the Dai Li to arrest Long Feng; they obeyed, and Long Feng was taken prisoner for crimes against the Earth Kingdom.[4]
Later, the Earth King stayed in Ba Sing Se with Katara while Aang, Sokka, and Toph departed to the East. During a Council of Five war meeting on the invasion of the Fire Nation on the Day of Black Sun, while the Earth King was out of the throne room, Katara rushed in to warn the Kyoshi Warriors that Prince Zuko was in Ba Sing Se, and learned that the "warriors" were none other than Azula, Ty Lee, and Mai, the Fire Nation princess and her consorts. Ty Lee disabled Katara's bending and the waterbender was taken to the Crystal Catacombs of Old Ba Sing Se.[7]
When Sokka and Toph returned to warn the Earth King, Azula and her consorts were revealed when Ty Lee started flirting with Sokka, who admitted he was into Suki, which led Ty Lee to breaking their cover by admitting she did not know who Suki was. While she fought Sokka and Mai fought Toph, Azula sneaked up behind the Earth King and threatened to kill him with blue fire, and they too were captured. However, Toph used metalbending to get them out of the Dai Li prison while Aang and Iroh rescued Katara and Zuko in the Crystal Catacombs. Toph and Sokka prepared to evacuate the city with the Earth King, as the Dai Li were launching a coup, but the Earth King refused to leave without Bosco. Toph and Sokka faced Ty Lee and Mai in a battle and won, and took Bosco. The Earth King, his pet, and the two children fled Ba Sing Se, but not before picking up an injured Katara and Aang, who fought against Azula, the Dai Li, and Zuko, who turned to Azula's side in the end. As the quintet left Ba Sing Se, the Earth King remarked, sadly, "The Earth Kingdom ... has fallen."[5]
Deposition and return to power (100 - 101 AG)
At the Southern Water Tribe warriors' camp at Chameleon Bay, the Earth King chopped up Bosco's dinner and fed it to the bear using chopsticks. The next morning, Kuei read an encyclopedia to Bosco, teaching the bear how to live in the wild. Sokka grabbed the encyclopedia and tore it up, saying he would personally teach Bosco how to live like a real bear. However, after a day of unsuccessful attempts to train him, Sokka called the whole endeavor a waste of time. Kuei remarked that he had learned something, though: he realized that there was a lot in the world he did not know about, just like how Bosco did not know how to be a "good bear". Kuei proclaimed that he would experience the world as a humble man, as he and Bosco ripped off their royal garments. Kuei jumped onto Bosco's back, and the two rode away.[8] Kuei spent the following a period of time after his deposition traveling around the world in exile with his bear. During this period, he hoped to come to better understand the life of peasants outside the palace.[9]
At the end of the Hundred Year War, Kuei returned to his rightful place as the Earth King after Ba Sing Se was liberated by the Order of the White Lotus and Ozai was defeated by Aang. As part of his new commitment to more hands-on ruling, he immediately began a project to dismantle the remaining Fire Nation colonies in the Earth Kingdom. This project, called the Harmony Restoration Movement, got off to a good start and was approved by the new Fire Lord, Zuko. However, a year into it, problems in Yu Dao, the first Fire Nation colony, led Zuko to withdraw his support from the movement, and created tensions that threatened to return the world to war.[10]
An escalating crisis (101 AG)
As the crisis developed, the Earth King met with Aang and Katara, who informed him that Zuko persisted in denying the movement, and thus Yu Dao was still a colony. After pondering the situation, the King informed them that he was done with feeling "weak" and hearing lies and thus refused to speak with Zuko as his change of heart prompted the King to view the Fire Lord's promise as another lie. Kuei subsequently declared that he would send troops to Yu Dao to "enforce" harmony, much to the couple's shock and horror. He ended the conversation by decisively telling Aang that if he did not support his decision, he could only assume that he was "against [him]".
Kuei came true to his word and led a large group of Earth Kingdom forces west to Yu Dao to prepare for an encounter with the Fire Lord.[1]
Kuei arrived at Yu Dao with an army led by General How, intending to reclaim the city in the name of the Earth Kingdom and to arrest the Fire Nation colonials. They arrived shortly before Zuko and his forces, who were intent on preventing Kuei's forces from uprooting the colonists. Kuei ordered How to engage Zuko while he observed the battle from the safety of his war balloon, once again demonstrating fear of confronting the conflict directly. Avatar Aang and his friends tried in vain to negotiate a truce between the two armies, but a four-way battle soon erupted as Zuko and How's armies, the Avatar, and the colonists fought for control of the city. After sending Aang off to meditate the crisis in a calm location, Katara propelled herself into Kuei's war balloon, only to find him cowering in fear and wishing for Bosco's company. Katara realized that Kuei, having lived his luxuriant lifestyle in the complete isolation of Ba Sing Se, had never confronted Yu Dao or its people, only knowing it as another Fire Nation colony. Katara compelled him to come down with her and to face the citizens directly to face the people who would bear the weight of his decisions. Despite his reservations, Kuei reluctantly accompanied Katara to the city below.
Just after that occurred, Aang entered the Avatar State and arrived to divide Yu Dao from its attackers, using earthbending to separate the grounds of the city from the battlefield, bringing a decisive halt to the battle. After saving Zuko from falling into a chasm, Aang confronted Kuei and admonished him for his actions, forcing him to stop and realize that he was not fighting one or two, but all four nations by laying siege to Yu Dao. Aang said Zuko was right in fighting for the citizens' choice to live together and by doing that, a "new kind of world" had flourished in where the nations no longer looked upon each other as separate peoples, but as one and that if Yu Dao could find common ground, the rest of the world could follow and compromise.
Realizing his rash decisions had almost plunged the world into another war, Kuei ordered all of his forces to lay down their arms and decided it was time to see for himself what Yu Dao was really like, bringing a decisive end to the conflict.[6] A little later, negotiations on the future of the colonies began. Though Kuei himself did not attend the meetings, he asked an academic to give a lecture in Yu Dao on ancient theories of government, believing that they could build a future on the wisdom of the past.[11]
The experience of coming to power young, as well as spending most of his life isolated from the outside world, with Long Feng encouraging him to ignore more and more of his royal duties, had an obvious effect on Kuei. For much of his life his closest friend was his pet bear, and thus he was very self-conscious around people, made only worse by his people's reverence of him. While a young adult, Kuei was naive and childlike, never being confronted with the responsibilities that his position requires and unaware of the complexities of political intrigue. Having been nurtured for much of his life, he had difficulty taking charge after arresting Long Feng, putting his faith in the Council of Five and never suspecting the whole Dai Li of betraying him. This tendency to trust proved to be his undoing when he foolishly let the "Kyoshi Warriors", Azula, Mai and Ty Lee in disguise, pass security and told them of the planned invasion, a plan which relied on absolute secrecy to succeed.[7] However, Sokka described the warriors as "trustworthy", partially explaining the King's foolish remarks.[4]
Kuei began taking charge of his position after witnessing first-hand the underlying conspiracy within his government and the reality of the Hundred Year War that had reached the city walls. However, this newfound confidence was short-lived, as he was overthrown shortly after.[5] The constant betrayals and lies that Kuei experienced in his early life took a decisive toll on Kuei's personality after his return to power. Because it had been his weakness that had led him to lose his throne, he decided it was time to "become a man" and take control of things for himself. He took a much more decisive approach to ruling, and became uncompromising and untrusting. Very sensitive to perceived betrayals, declaring that would not accept any more lies, he developed an absolutist mentality of people being "either with [him] or against [him]". This led to him taking an aggressive stance against Zuko when he withdrew his support of the Harmony Restoration Movement, and risk plunging the world back into war to ensure the removal of the Fire Nation colonists.[1]
Despite this more aggressive stance, during the battle for Yu Dao, Kuei was still unable to gain enough confidence to lead his men into battle, and ended up hiding in his zeppelin, fearful and confused. When confronted by Katara, Kuei seemed oblivious to the way the people of his kingdom lived due to his isolation. However, after Avatar Aang and the people of Yu Dao showed him who he was really fighting against, Kuei decided to see for himself for the first time what Yu Dao and its people were really like.[6]
- 51st Earth King (father)
- 46th Earth King (great-great-great-great-grandfather)
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- The Earth King's given name may be a transliteration variant of the word 魁, meaning "chief", referencing his position as Earth King, or it may be a variant of 傀, meaning "puppet", alluding to Long Feng who played Kuei like a puppet.
- The Earth King heavily resembles Puyi, the last Emperor of China. Like Kuei, Puyi was made emperor at a very young age and was a puppet emperor during his early childhood and later under the Japanese occupation. Puyi was also trapped for years inside the Forbidden City, similar to how the Earth King never left the palace. The Earth King also wears spectacles, like Puyi did, and clothing based on the Chaofu, ceremonial clothing of the Manchu emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
- In addition Puyi and Kuei also share a similar character development; both the Chinese Emperor and the Earth King tried to become more populist and gain a better understanding for common people after their deposition, but after becoming rulers again (as Emperor of Manchukuo and Earth King respectively), they adapted a more aggressive, almost fanatical mindset, determined to gain respect and authority.
- The relationship between the Earth King and Long Feng strongly resembled Japan prior to the Meiji Restoration (1867), where the emperor was little more than a symbol, and the real power lay with the Shōgun, or chief general. There are also similarities between Long Feng's relationship with Earth King Kuei as compared to that of Benito Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. The king reigned as a puppet leader throughout most of the time of Mussolini's fascist regime in Italy, until he deposed Mussolini and had him arrested, much like Kuei did to Long Feng.
- Kuei was the first Earth King to ever leave Ba Sing Se.[12]
- When Toph made a sand miniature of Ba Sing Se on a beach on Ember Island, a very detailed and identifiable version of him and Bosco could be seen.[13]
- His main interest was collecting rare animals from around the world, which were brought to him by zoological expeditions sent out from the University of Ba Sing Se.[14]
- His name was not used by characters until The Promise trilogy.
- Kuei is the only known monarch of the Avatar world who was forcefully deposed but able to regain his throne.
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- ↑ Avatar Extras for "The Crossroads of Destiny" on Nicktoons Network refers to Azula as "Earth Queen Azula", meaning that she reigned in the nation as ruler beginning from Long Feng's second incarceration and likely until she left Ba Sing Se. However, Azula was never offically crowned, and thus she can only be considered a usurper.
- ↑ After Azula left Ba Sing Se, the throne of the Earth King became vacant, while Joo Dee was appointed the de jure ruler of Ba Sing Se as "Supreme Bureaucratic Administrator" and Fire Lord Ozai became the de facto ruler of the Earth Kingdom. However, Earth King Kuei eventually returned to his rightful position in summer 100 AG, after the defeat of Fire Lord Ozai, therefore ending the interregnum.


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Dining Style:
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(212) 679-4111
Hours of Operation:
* Breakfast: 7 am - 11 am
* Lunch: 11 am - 4 pm
* Dinner: 4 pm - 12 midnight
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* Breakfast: 7 am - 12 noon
* Brunch: 12 noon - 4 pm
* Dinner: 4 pm - 12 midnight
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Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Les Halles is the home base of Chef-at-large Anthony Bourdain, author of the best selling Kitchen Confidential (Bloomsbury, May 2000) host of the TV Show, No Reservations. Bourdain is also the co-author of the Brasserie Les Halles Cookbook (Bloomsbury, 2004) with proprietor Philippe Lajaunie.
Bustling and lively, Brasserie Les Halles is a typical Parisian brasserie serving fresh and simple dishes of France's everyday cuisine.
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We were a party of 4 and were
seated promptly. The food ranged from acceptable to good. The main issue was the noise level which included some whining children and a consistent clamor which made hearing each other at our table quite difficult."
Dined on 4/19/2014
I have been wanting to eat at Les
Halles ever since I read Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain several years ago and became a HUGE fan of his! Brunch was excellent and the staff was very attentive. If I'm ever back in NYC I'm definitely going to make it a point to try their dinner Menu!! "
Dined on 4/20/2014
One of the best spot in NYC. Food
is consistently good, service is excellent, prices very decent for New York. We would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wishes to have steak and French fries done the French way. Our complaint would be the noise level which is pretty high. But then, it comes with success."
Dined on 4/19/2014
Attended recently with co-workers
but have also enjoyed special family dinners, always outstanding "
Dined on 4/16/2014
Great ambiance with very good
service and excellent French specialities."
Dined on 4/16/2014
Very nice ambience, good service
and very good food! High standard and quality and good eye for details. Would come back to new york just to eat there! "
Dined on 4/14/2014
Lovely food nicely cooked. Good
company. Would visit again. "
Dined on 4/13/2014
The food was prepared exactly as
ordered and was delicious, but conversation was very difficult given the noise level during the 6:30-8pm meal."
Dined on 4/14/2014
met old friends who we hadn't seen
in a while- were lucky enough to be seated in small section in front, set apart from main dining area, which would have been too noisy to carry on easy conversation. Spent a while talking over drinks, without being pressured at all by waitstaff to move ahead with ordering dinner. (only drawback was when waiters passed thru this section to get to sidewalk seating, got a little blast of cold outside air) wonderful experience as first time diner here"
Dined on 4/12/2014
We had a party of 7 and they gave
us a great round table. Steak frites is always great!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
Staff was very accomodating,
overall experience was nothing more and nothing less than a great french bistro which is exactly what we wanted!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
I had the good luck to be in the
city and headed to a concert with a friend during Restaurant Week. Although most restaurants don't offer their Restaurant Week menu on a Saturday night, Les Halles did offer it on the night that we went. The deal was too good to pass up. I started with the pate appetizer. When it arrived, it appeared a bit dry compared to what I'm used to seeing but I was surprised to find the dish succulent and flavorful. The wine notes really came through with each bite. For my entree, I chose the old standard, Steak and Frites. Both were perfectly prepared. The creme brule dessert was equally delicious. I should also mention that we had Les Halles cocktails. Definitely worth a taste."
Dined on 3/1/2014
I ordered the duck confit. It's
supposed to be served with truffle potatoes. Instead they substituted that with portobello mushrooms. The waitress Cristina should have informed me that they ran out of truffle potatoes. Had I known in the beginning I would have ordered a different entree."
Dined on 4/5/2014
Came here for dinner - Ordered the
ravioli, nothing special. I'm a vegetarian and there wasn't much on the menu for me, which I new beforehand, I just had higher expectations for the one non meat dish on the menu. Service was good though and they have a good selection of wines."
Dined on 3/9/2014
I thoroughly enjoyed the service
and the communication from the staff. The food was outstanding; too much that we had to take it home. The taste and the smells were alluring and delicious."
Dined on 4/4/2014
I had visited Les Halles with a
friend 2 years prior and it was great then. My friend and I throughly enjoyed ourselves. This time I went alone. I had a great time. The staff were very friendly, the food was great. I had just as much fun alone as I did with company. The food was just as I expected Excellent! If you like French Cuisine and do not want to spend an arm and leg for great food and a great experience, then Go to Les Halles!!"
Dined on 3/20/2014
Besides waiting 20 minutes for
table (with a reservation), the waitress was very accommodating to my particular diet requests and was very attentive. The food was delicious, as always. I would highly recommend it for a nice night out."
Dined on 4/2/2014
In my 20+ years in NYC I have
witnessed too many local gems closing their doors. There are so few left, the city is losing it's soul. I have eaten here many many times and the food is always really solid. However, they were a little off their game this time. But nothing will keep me from going back..."
Dined on 4/1/2014
We have been here many times and
have always enjoyed the experience very much."
Dined on 3/30/2014
Moules frites were served as 2
separate courses. Frites came 15 min. later after our repeated requests .lWorse . We didn't know who our server was. A lady took our order, never came back to us. We asked the server waiting on the next table to ask our waitress to see us. He said he was our waiter. When asked about the "frites" He said "We can't serve everything at once. We have to make another trip"???? A maitre d came by and the waiter seemed to be telling him that there was a problem. The frites were brought a few minutes later. No apologies."
Dined on 3/21/2014
Les Halles is a very professional,
enjoyable bistro. Excellent French bistro food."
Dined on 3/28/2014
Came to Le Halle Park Avenue from
the UK as part of my 40 Birthday trip to NYC. We came to this restaurant on my actual Birthday evening, and the whole experience was magic! Tim our waiter looked after us so well. The food was excellent! I tried Foie Gras for the first time, and it was simply gorgeous. Hubby had the Pigeon, I had had the famous steak Frit, and it was all perfectly cooked and presented. Then the icing on the cake was a personally signed book from Mr Bourdain himself, which had been arranged as a surprise for me by my Husband with the help of Magda and Tim. I cant praise this place enough! Every aspect of the evening was nothing less than perfect."
Dined on 3/26/2014
Went to Les Halles (my third time)
for my boyfriend's and my anniversary. We were lucky to snag the back corner table - the most intimate seats in the restaurant with a great view of the dining room (and everyone else's meals). The service was quick and attentive. We started with the pate, and then ordered the tartare and beef tenderloin for our entrees. This is truly a carnivore's paradise. My boyfriend and I are very particular about our steak tartare and Les Halles proved their game with with just the right balance of spice, texture and tang. My tenderloin (ordered medium rare) had the perfect pink interior and was incredibly tender to the bite. Fries were also excellent. Impeccable dining. Looking forward to my next visit."
Dined on 3/28/2014
Les Halle's never disappoints.
Steak & frites amazing as always. I never miss an opportunity to dine here when in NYC!"
Dined on 3/25/2014
I was overcharged for
breakfast/brunch on Saturday. Headed there on my way after work this afternoon to see if they will fix it."
Dined on 3/22/2014
Great food, great atmosphere,
great price. Heard about it through Anthony Bourdain's book and it surpassed my expectations."
Dined on 3/21/2014
I've been to Les Halles more than
a few times. Fridays are packed, boisterous and always fun. Don't expect a quiet romantic dinner; go there on Tuesday or Wednesday for that. The negroni's were perfect and came minutes after we ordered. Our appetizer (carpaccio) and main courses (hangar steak with frites and choucroute) were brought out perfectly timed. We never felt rushed even though they were really busy. Our waiter Jean M. was informative, attentive, but not hovering. He also suggested a decadent white chocolate mousse/chocolate cake dessert special. Les Halles is perfect- great food, drinks, service and relaxed atmosphere. I'll be back."
Dined on 3/21/2014
The noise level rating above
should have been entitled frenetic instead of energetic. It was so loud in the restaurant that diners either gave up and stared at each other or had to scream to be heard. If the management would have simply turned down (or off) the music it would have been such a different dining experience. Basically, the food was good but not worth it."
Dined on 3/21/2014
Excellent food. The restaurant
itself is quite large, but there was still an ambience of French brasserie. The servers outfits seemed a little out of place and our server was nice but a bit shy. I enjoyed the music selection, but it became quite loud as the evening wore on and was not at all French - again, it was music that I liked, but also seemed out of place. None of these issues would prevent me from enjoying their delicious food or from recommending it to a friend, though!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
Some of the best French Onion Soup
and Steak in town!"
Dined on 3/21/2014
I called to change the reservation
time from 8 PM to 5:30 and the had no record of either reservation, but seated us, which we appreciated. The food was just OK, nothing spectacular for such a famous place. French fries were better than the steak. Nice bar and looked like an in place for the young crowd as it really picked up by 8 PM and we were glad we had come early before it got too crazy."
Dined on 3/19/2014
This place had the best meat plate
i have ever had in my life. The desert was to die for as well."
Dined on 2/22/2014
My husband has been wanting to eat
here so this,trip to the city. We did,all in all, it was a good experience. The food was good. I had the deviled eggs with black truffles, lamb chops and for dessert the creme Brule. My husband had the pate, lamb chops , no dessert. Like in so many NYC restaurants, the tables are small and close together. Nothing stood out - for that kind of money, I will spend it at home in the Lehigh Valley where we have been getting more and more fine restaurants. We are glad we tried it but would never go back."
Dined on 3/18/2014
You would think with all the
popularity of Anthony Bourdain that his restaurants would be better. Not only were my eggs benedict fairly cool but they were very bland. I can make a better Hollandaise in a few minutes at home. Seems he needs to spend a little more time over seeing his kitchens than traveling around the globe, that is if he wants them to stay open!"
Dined on 3/16/2014
Excellent food - especially the
french onion soup - its delicious!!!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
Great service, great food, and
great ambiance as always.Crepes and pastries tasted really good and the service was quick. I love going to this restaurant. Next time, will go for dinner."
Dined on 3/15/2014
Just because a restaurant is in
NYC, doesn't mean it is any good. I think this place may have been a place to go 15 years ago, but it has rested on its laurels. Compare this to Parc in Philly and you will understand. The food was uninspiring brunch fare. I had the ham and cheese crepe which was decent, but my friends omelette was small and mediocre. Typical bread and side salad. The French press coffee was not good. The service was efficient; the interior had some character the place really needs a remodel."
Dined on 3/9/2014
We went to the restaurant as a
part of a night out in Manhattan right after the Broadway show. We were seated right away, service was quick and caring. The food is incredibly delicious! I had Duck breast under pomegranate sauce, my nice jucy and well marinated skirt stake, my sister mouthwatering beef medallion. specially drinks are also to remember. Crème Brule was the best I ever had, even though I had this dessert at Monte Carlo and Parisian restaurants before! I recommend this restaurant to anyone. It is great for the first date, family gathering and just a quiet night out. We will come again!"
Dined on 3/8/2014
I am here with someone from France
and we stopped by this establishment for dinner. We had an excellent time and the food was pricey, but very good and therefore worth it. The desserts and coffee were also very delicious. Our server, Eric, was polite, professional, and easy to talk to. It is a highly recommended restaurant!"
Dined on 3/10/2014
This was our first visit ever to
Bourdain's Les Halles. We were visiting NYC from Pittsburgh, with tickets for a Broadway show/ matinee; thus we had lunch/brunch.The L'oignon soup gratinee was delicious-- just the right proportions of bread, gruyere and a rich onion "stew" with lots of wine. I got Brie with honey, cracked black pepper, nuts with toasted brioche and my husband got the country house pate which he enjoyed-- again lots of rich flavor! One of our party got flank steak with frites and the remaining three got side orders of frites which we ate down to the very last frites. Delish. Alas, no room for dessert but a glass of ruby port just slid down and was a great finish to a flavorful lunch. Hopefully, we can return soon for dinner."
Dined on 2/16/2014
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Supports video resolutions up to UHD 2160p. This enables your display to rival Digital Cinema systems used in movie theatres.
Supports all 3D video formats, allowing true 3D home theater and gaming applications.
Allows an HDMI-connected TV with built-in tuner to send digital audio data to a surround audio system, eliminating the need for a separate audio cable.
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Connectors route the coaxial signal through the surge protector to protect against surges and spikes.
Protects your connected equipment for the life of the product.
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Man is a masterpiece of creation if for no other reason than that, all the weight of evidence for determinism notwithstanding, he believes he has free will.
This quote is about free-will
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Georg Christoph Lichtenberg , 1742-99, German physicist and satirist. He taught at the Univ. of Göttingen, where his special field was electricity. Lichtenberg made several visits to England and was influenced by the satire of Swift and by the English theater. He satirized the pseudoscience of Lavater and attacked the Sturm und Drang writers. He also wrote witty commentaries on Hogarth's engravings.