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Never again – I have been a customer of Ichiban for 10 years, visiting a few times a year. My husband and I have typically each always ordered the same meal- the most expensive thing on the menu, the Superior- and have always ordered the fried rice instead of the white rice (now an additional $4 per person) and had a few cocktails each. Our bill was usually around $100- and we thought it was worth it.
We went last weekend, ordered our usual, had less drinks (2 beers each) and our bill was $150 including a $23 gratuity that was automatically charged.
The show was terrible- the "chef" kept dropping things, the waitress was rude, and the food was a 1/2 on the quality and taste scale. The lobster was the size of a crawfish. The filet mignon was completely steamed-like and unseasoned. I got scallops with my meal and I seriously got ONE SCALLOP!!!
And I just have to add, that the Krab with a "K" in the salad is tacky and disgusting. Really? You cant use real crab?
I will not be back and I will tell my friends not to go anymore either.
Mostly disapointed – My initial impression when I walked in was good, but it then it went down hill after that. There were 10 in my party and there was a table that was just the right size...so that was good. After this point it went down hill. The waitress never smile once. She was of little help and lack all interest in who she was serving. The 18% tip was built into the tab, so she had no motivation what so ever to please her customer. No personality either, just blaaaaa. Disappointing.
The cook was fine and did a good job, so I give credit there. The price of the food and the portions where very small, and the scallops lacked flavor. Basically I thought is was overpriced.
There are much better values and food with a smile out there. I won't go back.
bad news sushi – My name is gina and i was a customer at the sushi bar last night. It was my first time coming because my friend recomended me here because the sushi was great. When I got there the host was really nice explaining to me about the sushi bar and the service from the servers was exceptional. i was told by the host that I had an hour limit which i thought was plenty of time to eat. When I sat down there was barely any sushi on the moving boats and when there was it was all the same thing and there was no selection at all. This was going on for about half of the time i was there. I was told by the server that I could ask the sushi chef to make me something i preffered. So i asked the older gentlemen to make me something with salmon and he was very rude to me telling me to wait until he has time with a strong tone. I understand it was a little busy but if your so busy making sushi for the boats then how come there was nothing there and when there was it was all the same sushi?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That was my first time there and most likely my last. Well at least the sushi bar.
Bad Chef – I have been to ichiban multiple times and had great experiences, but tonight was the worst experience I have ever had. I think the chef's name was yamo he was the older guy with the glasses. His show was very slow the food tasted ok but not what i expected . the vegetarian noodles i ordered were over cooked and almost black. my husbands lobster was almost like a rubber band it was so chewy and his steak was medium even tho he asked for it medium rare. he also dropped his utensils many times and spilled rice all over the table. i really do love the atmosphere and the wait staff but i would never ever suggest this chef to cook for any of my friends or anyone at that.
worst chef i ever had!! – i been in so many teppanyaki restaurant. tonight me and my girlfriend eat in thier teppanyaki table. i think we got the worst chef they got. the chef name is yamamoto. the food is not good, is sucks, then he drop alot. specially his spatchula,etc.
im not gonna recommend this place to others. in our experience tonight. there is no way that we coming back.
worst chef ever. no fun, he drop alot and the food sucks..
Sushi bar was GREAT! – My wife and I were in the sushi bar for the All-You-Can-Eat Special, again, last night and the chefs made up a whole plate of made to order sushi and rolls. They seem to be experimenting with some new sauces that were delicious and we were happy to be able to experiment. Teng and Tony were both very friendly and seemed extremely knowledgable about sushi. The head chef Lam Ha came out from the kitchen and he explained to us that the secret to really good sushi is the rice. He said that all Minnesota sushi has to be frozen by order of the health department so the fish shouldn't very much. We love watching the little boats go round and the sushi has always been fantastic. Lots of variety.
WORST SUSHI BUFFET EVER!! – My bf and I use to go to Ichiban to eat their sushi buffet all the time. Before the food was great. Now the sushi sucks and it's not even fresh. You can tell cause when you eat it, it's warm. All their good chefs left and they just have anyone making sushi. My boyfriend ask the guy to make a Dragon Roll for him and he ask my boyfriend what goes in a Dragon roll. I was thinking to myself that you're the chef and you don't know how to make a dragon roll and your asking the customer how to make it. WHAT KIND OF CRAP IS THAT!! My bf said he went a while ago with his friend and he ate one of the sushi that wasn't clean complete and still had dirt in it. He was telling me he felt like he was going to die. I told him, if I was there I would have refuse to pay for that meal. We went back later and the chef was like you're the one that had the bad sushi last time right? He was like yeah and the chef didn't even apologize or anything. TERRIBLE PLACE...IF YOU WANT TO EAT SOMETHING CRAPPY GO AHEAD, BUT IF YOU WANT SOME GOOD QUALITY I RECOMMEND NOT GOING TO THIS PLACE.
Fun Atmosphere – I have been to itchiban on several occasions. I really love the lighting and the chefs are great and friendly 4 out of every 5 times I go. The service for beverages or anything from the kitchen directly leaves much to be desired. There has been an occasion when I walked up to the manager to ask for my beverage since I had not had one refill and the meal was over and our waitress had not returned once. Don't expect great drinks or fast refills but when you go and are friendly to the chefs they make it a great experience where we have even brought the little ones and the chef did wonderful tricks for us and always makes us smile. They even stopped and told my daughter to sit back before the lit the big fire and made sure she got to see all the fun that is cooking at the table.
Terrible – After hearing the locals rave about this restaurant I was excited. The moment we got to our table it was awful. The chef was clusmy and dropped utensils on the floor. At one point he just left the food cooking without any explanation. He tried to do a trick with an egg and my son's fried rice had eggshell in it. I mentioned it to the cook he just shrugged. He was placing meat on another ladies plate and missed stated;"The five second rule counts" and placed the meat on her plate. The ladies face was flushed red with embarassement. The cooked attempted to turn the rice bowls on a spatula and dropped not one bowl but two bowls in attempt to dazzle us. Awful. The food was mediocre at best the portions were small the salad and soup terrible. The bill 158.00 for two adults and 2 y/o. Don't waste your time going to this place. It's a beautiful building but the service is terrible. I had two glasses of wine to stomach the food. Which reminds me I had a 12 dollar itchiban drink couldn't even drink it was terrible.
such a disappointment! – After reading all these reviews raving about Ichibans, especially 2 in particular that said they liked it more than Benihana, I had to give it a try. Benihana is my all-time favorite restaurant since as long as I can remember, so I really had some high hopes for Ichibans. When I called in to make my reservation, I asked for a more experienced chef and we ended up getting the head chef! I really liked the set-up of the place and everyone was nice. So far, so good. But, It all went downhill from there. The food SUCKED plain and simple. Everything was swimming in this AWFUL sauce!!! The food itself was cooked so good, but then it was all ruined when the chef poured some gross red sauce all over it. Everytime he put it on something else, I cringed!! It was awful. The meat was so tender and perfect when he cooked it, and then, BAM the sauce and it's ruined. We spent $98 for just two people and NO drinks. I wouldn't have paid $5 for that food. Benihana ONLY from now on. Nothing beats that place. I grew up in LA, so if you are ever there, go to the one in Encino! Nothing can beat it!!
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Disappointing pizza – I had read that Willington Pizza was the perennial winner of the best of Tolland in the pizza category so we stopped in recently on our way to a UCONN basketball game. It is popular, but the pizza was very disappointing. Thick crusted, pre formed crust with a disappointing tomato sauce. Next time we will stop at the Big Y in Tolland for our pizza.
Editorial Review – Pizza, calzones, pasta and grinders, plus weekly specials, patio seating and 20 beers on tap for more than 25 years.
What about Willington Pizza too – Willington pizza is great but what about Willington Pizza Too. It has the same great pizza with a littile different menu. With wings, beer and a TV in every corner it's a great place to watch the game. It works for me because it's right off ext. 69.
number one – This is the best one! Great, innovative pizza, warm environment, festive staff. Yes, the hostesses can sometimes show a lack of personality, but hey! - that's part of what makes this place special!
It's worth the drive – I drive about 45 mins to get there, but it's worth it!
I started going there about 10 years ago, when i first met my wife.
She and I always drove by on our way to the beaches and stoped in one evening for a pie.
We were both very impressed with the quality of the pizzas there even the common shroom and roni were to die for. Their crust is very tasty and fresh, the toppings are the same the two things I dont care that much for are the wait to get a seat and the staff was not very bright (although the very good looking college girls are nicer to look at than talk to).
Overall this is one of the very best pizza joints I've been to in the US.
Perfect combination – Willington pizza is a great place to go for classic pizza but with its own original flare. The atmosphere is great for families or large groups and is an excellent change of pace for college students to get away from dorm food and not have to pay exorbitant prices
Best Pies – The tastiest Pizza I have ever tried!!!!!!!!!!! Great job. Kelly's Geak salad is fantastic.
Absolutely must try this place!!! – Willington Pizza is not a restaurant, it is a Eastern Connecticut institution. Their pizza is top notch and the atmosphere is wonderful. This is a trip worth taking if you're not from the area, and if you live nearby (as I do) it is a weekly ritual. P.S. Try the red potato pizza and the cheeseburger pizza (the latter may sound strange from its menu description, but if you like cheeseburgers this will be your favorite pizza ever!)
Almost worth the drive! – This pizza is so good, you will bite your tongue trying to eat it! My only complaint is that it's a little tricky to get to the restaurant. Definitely one of the best pies around though.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Into the Night
The nice thing about being married to an artist is that a middle of the night ride falls within the limits of normal behavior. Kim's only misgiving is that she can't come along. If my employer is reading this please note I am on vacation this week.
Night stimulates varied responses among riders. For some (like me) it evokes a time of stillness and reflection. For others, it's a time for terror of deer, drunks, and unfortunate interactions. I remember a book on motorcycle technique that admonished the reader to venture into the night only in an emergency and in dire, personal peril. I believe that. The heightened risk is real and I manage accordingly.
I arrive in town as the bars are closing and people are on the sidewalk making final social decisions. With camera in hand I walk across the street to make a few pictures. Too lazy to retrieve the tripod I sit down against a parking meter and steady the camera against my knees for a half second exposure at a grain generating ISO.
Forgive my photographic indolence.
On campus the pervasive illumination keeps the night at bay and lends a theatrical feeling to the surroundings. Night is somewhere other than here.
Kneeling in the middle of the street behind a little tripod I struggle to make a picture of the Vespa and the moon. I police cruiser glides by watching me work. Law enforcement everywhere knows that photographers using tripods constitute the good guys. I thought he might question my Vespa parked on the sidewalk but he departed in search of more interesting miscreants.
It's 2:30am as I ride out of town in search of a more suitable landscape to breath in the night. I'm transported into childhood as the scent of Queen Anne's Lace growing along the road reminds me of playing army in the fields and woods of years ago.
Standing in a field of corn and soybeans the moon illuminates the controls of the camera. Everything is painted in a cool blue gray with deep shadows hiding any real detail. Fireflies and the taillights of an occasional passing car provide the only rich colors.
My interest in making pictures wanes quickly. A few lame attempts to use the flash and I'm done. Dew has formed on my helmet as the temperature drops. I sense a nearby skunk. In the distance a car engine moves over the road coming closer and bringing it's bright light with it. When the car stops I wonder who's behind the wheel – someone concerned for the safety of a man in a black and yellow riding jacket standing next to a Vespa? Or is it just someone looking for trouble and sees a scooter as an easy target?
The car slowly moves away and disappears over a hill. I'm left alone looking at the stars and thinking it gets no better than this.
18 comments:
- Keith said...
Tonight I came out of a meeting. As I turned the Symba onto the street the moon was rising to greet me. It would have been rude of me to ignore her invitation. I let her lead. she seemed to know what she was doing. The result: A little longer ride home than planned, but with the most excellent of company.
- 12:02 AM, July 30, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Keith: One of the aspects of riding that came unexpectedly was how it has trained me to be open to serendipity and not always tightly gripping my own plans.
Good to hear that you and Symba were able to take a ride in the moonlight.
Ride safely!
- 6:55 AM, July 30, 2010
- cpa3485 said...
Those are great pictures Steve. But they always are, from you.
I love riding at night. For one thing, this time of year, it is much cooler. And you are right about a different level of attention needed. The sights and sounds are much different and very enjoyable.
- 10:11 AM, July 30, 2010
- Jack Riepe said...
Dear Steve:
There was a time in the not-too-recent past when I would write dee imto the night, with a cigar in an ashtray on one corner of the desk, and a glass of whiskey on the other.
And about the time you cited in this post, I'd step outside to "taste the night." I never once was able t capture the moon, or its influence in decent photograph. But I've written about it to my advantage from time to time.
Watch for the deer on dark corners.
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
- 12:55 PM, July 30, 2010
- Charlie6 said...
Steve, great shots....I've never really succeeded in taking good night time shots.....
must bring along a tripod and learn to use remote shutter release...
- 9:25 PM, July 31, 2010
- Ronman said...
I'm always inspired by your photography Steve. This post didn't disappoint. I've never been satisfied with any shots I've taken of the moon.
It seems that when I feel the need to get grounded once again I can always count on you. Keep doing what you do my friend.
Ride Safe
- 7:58 AM, August 01, 2010
- Conchscooter said...
I'm glad nobody ever told me riding at night was not allowed. Who makes these rules up anyway? People who don't believe motorcyles make for useful transportation?
- 11:47 AM, August 01, 2010
- Orin said...
Now that I live in a place where where a ride like yours would be possible, the notion of venturing out of town in the wee hours has crossed my mind, too. However, my only previous experience at such a ride did result in a close encounter with Bambi's mom, which luckily didn't come to grief because I was going slowly. In town, I've ridden through residential areas at midday and seen deer snacking on peoples' azaleas...
An unfortunate number of motorized 2-wheeler riders seem to buy into a perverse notion of Original Sin, hence the idea motorcycles should be ridden only under ideal conditions. Most such believers don't pay attention to weather forecasts, so I wonder what they'd do if they encountered a sudden rainstorm... stop and wait by the side of the road until it stops raining? One year it rained every day in western Washington for six months straight. What would these people do, sit by the side of the road and wait for it to stop? The police would discover their remains by the side of the road...
Scootin' Old Skool
- 3:26 PM, August 01, 2010
- irondad said...
I love riding at night, but the other end. From 3:30 or 4 AM until sunrise.
Your photos are sometimes technically correct and sometimes inspiring. Often times, both. Photos are really about vision, not scientific formulas if you think about it. I think it's vision that I'm searching for these days, now that I've figured out what the camera does mechanically.
You've clearly found yours, I believe.
- 12:13 AM, August 05, 2010
- Peter said...
Great pictures and night ride writing.
Night riding brings a sense of adrenaline for fear of the unknown. Maybe a rabbit or chipmunk, maybe a deer or raccoon. Almost made it cross-country on a 150 scooter, mostly night riding.
- 6:59 PM, August 06, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
cpa3485: Holy shit, I forgot to respond to all the comments here. Sorry!
Thanks for the kind words about the pictures. I still find some fascination making pictures of the Vespa. I have no idea why.
Night is a great time and if I weren't working and had no responsibilities I could easily see myself up all night and sleeping during the day.
- 8:28 PM, August 10, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Mr. Riepe: I always pegged you for a romantic with a poet's heart. I bet there is a copy of Shelley's Ozymandias laying on your desk next to the whiskey.
Keep working in the night.
- 8:33 PM, August 10, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Charlie6: With a sidecar you could easily load up a lot of stuff. Do you haul stuff that way?
- 12:13 AM, August 13, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Ronman: thanks for the kind words.
Conchscooter: you're right--some riders have some odd ideas about what you can and can't do as a rider.
- 12:17 AM, August 13, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Orin: Bambi is a definite party killer here. She is my biggest fear at night. Slow really is the only management technique that works. In my opinion anyways.
I'll be sure to carry extra food and water for stranded riders!
- 12:24 AM, August 13, 2010
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irondad: It's curious to observe how our paths crossed in the blog world and my riding experience progresses as your photography experience does. Seems like the universe is in balance.
Early morning rides are nice but I have more and more trouble getting myself out of bed early. What's up with that?
- 9:50 PM, August 13, 2010
- Steve Williams said...
Peter: Your cross country adventure and blog are great! I need to spend some time going through it. Thanks for stopping in here and leaving your comments about night riding!
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Steve, having plenty of cargo room is not the issue....having the presence of mind to bring along the right equipment....that's the challenge.
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Rules and Guidelines for Hosting IAU GAs
Every three years the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has its General Assembly (GA) where it offers a rich scientific program to its members and conducts its administrative business. The proceedings of the scientific program are documented in the IAU Highlights of Astronomy; the administrative business is documented in the Transactions-B of the IAU.
- Schedule of General Assembly and Main Scientific Events
- Non-discrimination
- Venue Requirements
- Services Offered by the Host
- Associated Events
- Accommodation and Local Transportation for Participants
- National Support
- GA Expenditure for the IAU and the Host
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Host and IAU
- Deadlines for GA hosting proposals
An IAU General Assembly (GA) is scheduled over 12 days, from Monday through Friday over two weeks, with registration starting on the preceding Sunday. The plenary Opening Session is held on the Tuesday afternoon of the first week; the plenary Closing Session is held on the Thursday afternoon of the second week.
The scientific program normally comprises six Symposia, each of 3.5-days duration and spread over five working days, because of the two administrative Sessions of the GA per se. Three Symposia are scheduled during the first week, and three during the second week. During the 10 working days, also some 15-20 Joint Discussions (JD) are held, each during 1-1.5 days, and some 5-10 Special Sessions (SpS), each during 2-3 days.
The selection of Symposia, JDs and SpSs is made by the IAU Executive Committee (EC), in consultation with the IAU Division Presidents (DP).
Each Symposium, Joint Discussion and Special Session is organized by its own international Scientific Organizing Committee, which liaises to the host's NOC/LOC through designated representatives.
A number of 3-4 Invited Discourses (ID) by distinguished scientists are held as plenary science sessions, open to all participants and accompanying guests, during the evenings of Wednesday and Friday of the first week, and the evenings of Monday and Wednesday of the second week.
The above scientific events and associated events are open to all registered participants of the GA.
During the GA a large number of administrative and business meetings are being held. The EC has its own administrative meetings, usually lasting four days. The EC meets with the National Representatives, the Finance Sub-Committee, the Nominating Committee, and the Division Presidents. The Divisions, Commissions, and Working/Program Groups have their own business meetings, some of those also hosting scientific discussions.
All of the above-mentioned activities require a program of 10 working days with up to 16 parallel sessions.
The IAU follows the regulations of the International Council of Science and concurs with the actions undertaken by their Standing Committee on Freedom in the Conduct of Science on non-discrimination and universality of science.
Recent GAs have been attended by 2000-2500 participants. Although the GA program should be sufficiently attractive to attract all participants to the whole GA program, not all will stay for the entire 12 days, depending on their interest in the various individual sessions.
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- One major hall seating at least 2500 persons, needed the first Tuesday and the last Thursday (GA plenary sessions), plus 3-4 evenings (IDs).
- Three lecture rooms seating 500-600 persons, needed during all 10 working days of the GA for the Symposia and the larger JDs and SpSs.
- Four lecture rooms seating 250-400 persons, needed during eight working days: from the 1st Tuesday through the 2nd Thursday, for the smaller JDs and SpSs and any last-minute sessions.
- Ten smaller lecture rooms seating 100-120 persons, needed for the business meetings of Divisions, Commissions and Working/Program Groups. These can serve also for the larger administrative meetings mentioned above. They need to be available the full period of the GA.
- One room seating 120 persons for meetings of the Executive Committee with the National Representatives, the Nominating Committee, the Finance Sub-Committee and the Resolutions Committee.
- Two rehearsal rooms for presentations using slides and digital projectors. Rehearsals require on the spot assistance of specialists concerning all specialized audio-visual equipments needed in the conference rooms.
The IAU staff and functions require the following office space:
- Secretariat: two rooms
- President: one room
- President-Elect: one room
- General Secretary: one room seating 20 persons
- Assistant General Secretary: one room with two desks
- IAU Grant distribution: one room
- Finance-Sub Committee: one room
- Resolutions Committee: one room
- Young Astronomers: one room
- Media: one Press Room seating 20 persons, one Press Room seating 30 persons and one Press Interview Room seating 10 persons
- GA Newspaper: one room seating at least three persons and their equipment.
- All these offices need telephone and computer network connections, with additional needs for the Secretariat and Press Room (telephone, fax, copying machine, printer etc.), as well as Press Conference Room (screen and data projector).
Wireless modern broadband Internet access should be available throughout the GA venue. In addition, fixed Ethernet broadband Internet access should be available in the Secretariat and Press Room (20 connections).
Preference should be given to venues offering the possibility to hold the entire General Assembly under one and the same roof.
The Host shall, at least 1.5 year in advance, create and maintain a GA web site, providing all necessary information for the GA, electronic registration, electronic hotel booking, and electronic ordering of GA proceedings.
The Host shall produce the Program Book for the General Assembly and the Abstract Book for the science meetings. The manuscripts for these books shall be provided by the IAU, not later than four weeks before the General Assembly.
The Host will prepare different categories of Badges, in consultation with the IAU EC.
Upon arrival all, participants will receive from the Host a satchel (with attached name badge) containing at least:
- a name Badge,
- a Receipt for the Registration Fee,
- the Program Book,
- the Abstract Book,
- local maps and other relevant information.
The Host offers a Welcoming Reception for all participants on the evening of the First Session of the GA, Tuesday evening of the first week, without any cost for the participants.
The Host is responsible for the preparation, printing and distribution of the daily GA Newspaper.
Coffee and tea during breaks are to be included in the Registration fee.
Social events, e.g., closing dinner, concerts, post-meeting tours or tours on the free Sunday are optional; a charge for them is acceptable if necessary.
The Host is expected to offer all normal services associated with the running of a large international scientific meeting, like a Registration Desk, an Information Desk, a Travel Desk, a Hotel Booking desk, and Bank Services.
The Peter Gruber Foundation (PGF) offers annually its Cosmology Prize to an accomplished astronomer. The IAU provides members for the Advisory Board of the PGF Cosmology Prize. In the year of a GA, this Prize and two PGF Scholarships are awarded during the GA Opening Ceremony, in coordination with the IAU. To celebrate further, the PGF normally organizes a reception and private dinner, in consultation with the Host and the IAU.
It is customary that the Host country takes the advantage of the presence at the GA of the numerous highly qualified specialists in astronomy and astrophysics, by organizing events with their collaboration for the general public, in particular teachers.
In keeping with the strong wish of the IAU to allow as many astronomers as possible to attend the GA regardless of the financial conditions at their home institutes, availability of cheap accommodation is an important consideration in the choice of venue for an IAU GA. Cheap accommodation can include university student dormitory rooms, assuming that the GA is held outside university terms.
While university dormitories may offer single rooms only, a good supply of cheap hotel double rooms (at least 500-1000) should be available, with the option of advance block booking. Again, most rooms should be in the low-to-middle price range; very few astronomers require luxury rooms.
Similarly, low-cost restaurants should be available in large quantity nearby, including quick and cheap facilities for informal lunch meetings.
Easy access and transportation between hotels, dormitories, and the venue of an IAU GA is highly desirable.
The governmental bodies of a Hosting country, as well as its astronomical institutions, must commit themselves to provide adequate financial contributions and guarantees to the organizing and running of an IAU General Assembly. In addition, an IAU GA will require extensive man power support from the national astronomical communities, staff and students. An invitation to host an IAU GA must demonstrate such national interest and quantify the support to be offered.
The GA Host shall play an active role in promoting the GA, nationally and well as internationally, via a dedicated GA web site, posters, and life presentations at national and international astronomical meetings in the year before the GA.
It is a sign of national support that the Host country's NCA has a good record of paying its annual membership dues to the IAU in time.
Representatives of the IAU Executive will annually visit the Host during the three years before the GA to discuss GA matters on the spot.
In January and June of the year of the GA, the IAU will prepare an issue of the IAU Information Bulletin, announcing details of the GA and (e)mail that to its ~10000 members, as well as to a large number of astronomical libraries and institutes.
The IAU will sponsor the scientific program of the GA by offering to a large number of participants IAU Travel Grants, to be allocated and selected, respectively, in accordance with its rules for distribution of these, upon recommendation by the SOCs of the main scientific events. The total IAU GA Travel Grant is of the order of US$ 100,000,- . This amount is not to be included in the budget to be offered by the Host.
The Registration Fee for the GA, a flat rate for all participants, needs the approval of the IAU EC as part of the acceptance of the invitation. The currently accepted ceiling is US$ 500.-.
The Hosts' NOC/LOC is responsible for all local financial arrangements of the GA, including the cost of the meeting venue and any assistance of a Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) or others in organizing and running the GA. Apart from the income provided by the Registration Fee paid by the participating IAU members, invited participants and accompanying guests, and apart from the IAU support in announcing the meeting (mentioned above), the IAU does not provide a financial contribution to the operation of the GA.
The NOC/LOC will need to raise substantial additional funding from various sponsoring sources, to keep the registration fee well below the accepted ceiling of US$ 500.-.
The Host normally organizes an Exhibition, with exhibition space to be rented out to telescope building companies, aerospace companies, computer companies, scientific publishers, research agencies, major observatories, etc. This Exhibition should provide income for the NOC/LOC, helping to cover its expenses. At this Exhibition, the Host is expected to offer, free of charge, adequate exhibition space to the IAU and to the host of the subsequent GA.
An invitation to host an IAU GA must include in its bid book a comprehensive draft budget, demonstrating sound financial conduct.
Based on the proposals received for hosting an IAU General Assembly , the IAU Executive Committee will select a first and second candidate.
Immediately after the General Assembly, the IAU will prepare a MoU specifying the responsibilities for the various elements discussed above. In the event that the candidate-Host should be unable to fulfill the specified conditions and to sign the MoU with the IAU within six months, negotiations will be taken up with the second candidate-Host.
Letters of intent proposing to host the IAU General Assembly in 2021 should reach the IAU GS before November 1, 2014.
The deadline for submitting to the GS bid books proposing to host the IAU General Assembly in 2021 is April 1, 2015.
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SIDON: For the past 37 years, Mohammad Fannas' "tambour" drum has woken up Muslims of the Southern Lebanese city of Sidon during Ramadan for their last meal before a day of fasting from sunrise. But now Fannas feels endangered and faces competition from text messages on mobiles and from other modern tools.
He has been a messaharati ever since the age of 15, waking up the faithful for suhour, a pre-dawn meal to help practicing Muslims last until sunset without food or water in their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
Every night, Fannas crisscrosses the alleyways of Old Sidon, a conservative Muslim port city along the Mediterranean coast 40 kilometers south of Beirut.
He trades in his modern clothes for a traditional robe and white hat as he carries his work tools: a tambour and a lantern.
"This lantern is my old friend," Fannas said. "It gives me a sense of tradition and warmth. It also lights my way when the electricity is out, as frequently occurs in Lebanon."
Fannas begins his nightly rounds near the port where hundreds of fishing boats are docked. He saunters past the old stone houses, adorned with arches and stained glass windows.
He passes the Saint Nicholas Church and a synagogue in the old Jewish quarter, where the faithful used to pray before the departure of the last of the city's Jewish community with the Israeli Army's 1985 withdrawal from Sidon after three years of occupation.
"Wake up, wake up and say God's name," Fannas calls out to residents, often using residents' names.
"Abu Mohammad, Umm Ismail, Aziz. Get up," he calls out from beneath their windows.
"Every Ramadan, I try to keep up the traditions of the messaharati, but I fear we are becoming an endangered species," said Fannas. "Modern times and technological advances are too quick and too strong for me."
"Today, you have modern messaharatis who go down the streets in cars fitted with loudspeakers, with a recording calling out to the faithful."
"Text messages are another modern method being used, so the messaharati doesn't get tired. He wakes up a hundred people in a minute.
"But it's too impersonal for my taste," he said.
"I prefer to play my tambour and recite hymns learned and improved over four decades of work," he said. "Residents of a certain age hold them dear and wait for them year after year." On the last night of Ramadan, Fannas does his rounds accompanied by a small musical troupe playing copper instruments of various sizes.
They recite hymns and add a festive note, bidding "farewell to the blessed month." Fannas then makes the rounds to all the apartments and houses in the neighborhood to collect the fruits of his labor. "There isn't a fixed price. It depends on the generosity and means of each household," he said.
"Some messaharatis are sponsored by religious groups which determine their wages in advance. I wouldn't be surprised if they soon start asking to be paid in euros," Fannas quipped.
At the end of Ramadan, Fannas stores away his robe, his lantern and the drum in a corner of his modest home.
During the rest of the year, Fannas takes on small jobs such as serving Turkish coffee or singing at charity events. "But I count the days until Ramadan and my job as a messaharati."
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yes, thats my problem, i see this error 0xE8000013 and can't do anything, any help or guide?
that error shows up when trying to recognize my iphone with windows vista.
did it work before and then just started not working, or has it never worked?
It never worked on my computer, right now it recognizes it like a hard drive or something, i can see the pictures ive taken with my camera. but itunes cant connect with it or detect it. other thing, when i connect the iphone to another usb connection same machine, it says, unknown device, i put it on the other one, and it recognizes it but itunes does not.
i have a computer at work with XP and i can sync with it, and my brother haves another one, with vista and i can sync with it too.
could be a hardware problem?
i doubt its a hardware problem. i suspect vista more than anything considering it works on your work computer (the brother's comp is a bit of a mystery but perhaps his config is a bit diff than yours). i've done some serious searching on the internet and i cannot find what this damn code actually means. only one other person has reported this code too; they had an ipod that gave unknown error with 0xE8000013.
i did see other posts about people having problems syncing treo's and other pda's with vista (which makes me suspect its vista). perhaps shoot an email to vista support and see what they say. sorry dude. report back and let me know what they say (I am sure it will take some time).
I had the same problem in XP system. The reason is i installed the quicktime after itunes.
I uninstalled the quicktime and itunes. Then reinstalled the itunes and quicktime.
The problem disappear.
holp it can help you.
turn off your firewal !!!
hello guys and thanks for the feedback, i fixed my problem, what i did... format my drive, install windows vista again, and pluged my iphone to other usb port, in the back, the ones in the front appears to have some kind of problem....
now is working great :D
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School: Dr. Phillips High (Orlando, Fla.)
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The Gators are already well-stocked at cornerback, and they're on track to add the top-ranked corner in the 2013 cycle in Tampa's Vernon Hargreaves III. Yet Florida has more red flags at safety, which may create an opening for Harris, a menacing safety who could establish himself as a punisher early in his career. Harris checks in at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds, and he showcased his coverage skills and hitting ability during both the camp circuit and the 2012 season.
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The Trojans lose both starting safeties, T.J. McDonald and Jawanza Starling, as well as ace cornerback Nickell Robey. Competition for starting spots should be wide open. Cravens, the USA Today Defensive National Player of the Year, has already enrolled for the spring semester -- and a strong spring showing could pay huge dividends come fall.
High school stats won't mean much once Cravens steps into Heritage Hall, but for now, they're certainly worth admiring. He recorded 97 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and three blocked punts as a senior. Cravens and fellow early enrollee Leon McQuay III of Seffner, Fla., are two high-profile players who could ensure a more successful 2013 effort in Los Angeles.
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Good friends Tahaan Goodman and Priest Willis joined Tyler Foreman of Crespi, Encino, Calif., and Johnny Johnson to create a top-flight defensive class. Even scarier, all four may have a shot at starting by the time August rolls around. The Bruins lose two senior starters at cornerback (Aaron Hester and Sheldon Price) and one at safety (Andrew Abbott). UCLA has had talented clusters of athletes arrive in the past, but coach Jim Mora appears to have spaced out his depth chart to allow for some open competition during the summer.
Johnson is a bit less polished than Willis and Goodman, but he is a natural cornerback, while Goodman and Willis project as safeties at the next level. Given the circumstances, don't be surprised if both Johnson and Willis see the field more often than not as true freshmen.
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