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*2012* Post the three favorite things you ate in a restaurant in Southern NE so far this year (CONT'D.)
- kattyeyes Jul 22, 2012 07:32 AM
A continuation chowmensch's thread highlighting our 2011 favorite food finds:
Mine for the year so far (in no order whatsoever--all are standouts):
1. (Mondo, Middletown, CT) - Arugula, prosciutto appetizer wrapped in fresh mozzarella, drizzled with truffle oil. EXQUISITE! P.S. I LOVE every pizza I've eaten there, too.
2. (Ginza, Wethersfield, CT) - Paradise roll: spicy king crab, avocado, shrimp tempura wrapped with soy nori, spicy salmon crunch on top, served with spring mix...bring your appetite or bring someone with you to share, it's IMMENSE!
3. (Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Company, OS, CT) - Rotisserie pork loin sandwich on a roll. Tender, smoky meat, stacked high like my grandfather used to make sandwiches. EXCELLENT!
What are your three favorite finds this year thus far?
1. Sweetbreads and Skate entrees and Duck confit appy at Bar Buchee.
2. Oyster Bar at Liv's
3. Liver Pate appy at Cafe Rouiter
re: AGM_Cape_Cod
Great point, AGM. To keep the ball rolling for now:
1. Bar Bouchée (Madison, CT)
2. Liv's Oyster Bar (Old Saybrook, CT)
3. Cafe Routier (Westbrook, CT)
Three things between Thursday & Saturday of this week.
Bottega Cucina West Springfield, MA
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Served in a garlic and basil tomato sauce, salad and Southern Tier IPA Draft
El Guanaco South Hadley, MA
Tortilla soup onion/cilantro/chicken
Fish Tacos
Williamsburg Snack Bar Haydenville, MA
Fried Whole Clams
Crab Cakes
1. Ludal's, North Haven, CT: Rigatoni Bolognese. I know some think is a cliche Italian dish but this version is really excellent. Big portion and delicious sauce. Rigatoni is cooked perfectly al dente.
2. Mike's Deli, Old Saybrook, CT: The prime rib grinder. Freshly cooked, amazing taste, piled high on a nice soft grinder roll. Not sure but I think it's only available on Friday and Saturday.
3. Forbidden City, Middletown, CT: 6 hour cantonese pork shoulder, it's the texture of what a short rib normally is, i.e, extremely tender. Beware, however: It's VERY spicey! Served with fettuccini noodles and baby bok choy.
re: chowmensch
They all sound great, but am curious about 3! Is that this (below) or was it a special one night? I want to remember this one for the future!
Cheng Du Short Ribs - Slow cooked boneless beef in Cheng Du broth with baby bok choy and flat rice noodles.
Bolognese done right is by no means cliche, btw...and it takes patience to make!
re: kattyeyes
No, Katty. It's not the Cheng du short ribs and was not a special. It's on the dinner menu in the Noodles section. Pork shoulder apparently cooked (braised) for 6 hours. I think you'll enjoy it. Let us know if you have a chance to try it.
re: chowmensch
Ah, OK, thank you for clarifying--I see it now! I definitely will report back when I do! :)
"Grandma's Ravioli" at Cavey's (upstairs) in Manchester. This dish occupies numbers 1, 2 and 3 on my list, as I have had it three times, and each time, it was fabulous!
Catfish at Pho Saigon (Springfield, MA) - the dill puts it over the top
Long Hot Peppers w/ Chicken at Iron Chef (Longmeadow, MA) just enough spice to keep me coming back. It's on the "Special Menu," but they have it often enough to make me think it's pretty much available all the time
Fried Oysters at Maine Seafood (E. Windsor, CT) Perfectly fried, generous portion, reasonably priced, and it comes with salad and sides, so it's really a bargain. I'm partial to oysters, but there are many other choices at Maine Seafood.
re: edub23
Noted, thank you.
I haven't come up with 3 things yet (there is still time, right?) but the duck confit appetizer served at The Glass Onion is pure heaven. I swear to god that I almost licked the plate, despite it being pretty classy in there. It was rich, flavorful, decadent, and tender, served with a tart cherry glaze and served with buttery toast. My meal there was excellent, but I won't forget that duck.
re: dordalina
Of course, we have almost a whole half a year to go so feel free to add to your list later! Glass Onion in RI?
re: kattyeyes
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I was thinking about the duck confit and became overwhelmed! This is The Glass Onion in downtown Falmouth, MA.
1. Pork Chops Sicilian at Leon's, New Haven, CT - Lean, moist rib chop done perfectly. Right amount of sauteed onions, green and red peppers, potatoes and hot peppers. Simple, delicious!
2. OMG at Abbott's Lobster in the Rough, Noank, CT - 7 oz of fresh picked claw and tail lobster meat with just a little melted butter on a potato roll. Again, simple, delicious and decadent.
3. Tagliatelle Bolognese at Alta Strada, MGM Foxwoods, CT - Fresh pasta with a traditional bolognese that had almost a creamy consistency to it. The crusty Italian bread they serve is also one of the best I have ever had in over 50 years of eating Italian bread.
1. The kale and hazelnut salad at The Study in New Haven, Conn.
2. The Berkshire pork chop at Infinity Bistro in Norfolk, Conn.
3. Spicy shrimp at Zinc in New Haven, Conn.


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Next thing you know, Katie's shouting at Effy about how she's pathetic, and then everyone gets real pathetic — huddled on the ground and "put out the fire!" — because they're either under attack by werewolves or Road Wankers or — oh, wait: it's only Cook.
Cook's like, "Surprise! The gun shots weren't me; that was some psychos, but also: Hahaha! What a bunch of pussies you all are!"
You can count the number of people who are excited to see him on no hands. Hang on. I forgot to say: Cook showed up at Effy's earlier with black forest gateau. Anthea took his pudding and left him with: Yeah, Effy broke up with you. And that's why Cook showed up the way he did. Well, no. Cook showed up the way he did because he's a dick. But he showed up at all because Anthea said, "Gobbler's End, a party to which you are not invited." (The last time he attended a party he wasn't invited to, he bonked Panda and Effy and found a secret sex room. So, I guess, you know, I can't hate too hard. Classical conditioning and all that.)
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(Naomi looks at Emily, like, "Me? You? Our lake? Like now?")
Thomas already knows about the cheating, of course, but he runs (like a dog) back to Bristol anyway. To the Effy news, Katie says, "So? Why should we care? Freddie's with me now. Right, Freddie? Freddie? FREDDIE!"
Once again, Freddie's inability to respond to things in a timely manner is crucial. Katie shoves a map in his face and the story she wrote where she's a princess and he's a prince and babies and kittens and hostess and happily ever after, and he's just staring off into the night all, "Why so sad, moon? The sun will be back to play in the morning!"
Katie and Effy both wander off into the woods to get some fresh air and perspective and fisticuffs. It's an insane scene. Kattie cries and begs Effy not to take Freddie away. And then Katie is on top of her — and not in an awesome fanfiction.net kind of way — shouting about how Effy is a slut and also there are bugs all over her. It's either some serious terrorist-level psychological warfare or Effy is for real tripping. It's both. It's purposefully confusing. I will side with Katie because that's what I do — but let's not rule out the possibility of torture.
It's not that Katie's unhinged; it's self-preservation. I mean, what is Katie's whole deal? She has created an entire self-propaganda campaign about how she is the center of a world that includes: happy parents, an identical twin, the envy of her peers, a doting boyfriend, and the promise of a castle where she'll raise her children to be princes and princesses too. (It's what the map says!) The biggest threat to that imaginary story is lying on the ground in front of her: the Goddess of the Grove, and she knows Freddie is going to wreck himself on her.
People go nuts when they feel like they're about to lose everything.
Have you guys ever read Christopher Browning's Ordinary Men? It's a book about German Reserve Police Battalion 101 during World War II, and how it wasn't comprised of trained soldiers but of middle-aged dentists and lawyers and chefs. It explores how even though they could have opted out of grisly war crimes, only 15 (out of 500) chose to do it. The book made big waves in the academic community about 20 years ago because it was about the way these regular ol' guys were driven to extreme measures, not because of bloodlust or hatred, but because we are all capable of some morally reprehensible shit given the right circumstances.
I'm not comparing Katie's little fit here to the Holocaust, don't misunderstand me. I'm just saying: The nightmare of human capacity is fascinating.
(And here's one thing I've never understood about the way people come at me about Skins — Verbatim on multiple occasions: "How dare you act like this show is high art?" I mean, it's never about "Overwrought, much?" or "Psychoanalytic narrative critique really leaves me cold." Which are both valid criticisms. It's always, "It makes me sick the way Skins draws you in and begs you to go wider and grow deeper and call to memory literature and history and music and whatever liberal arts thing." And my feeling is that it's not really about Skins for those people. It's about their thing? And how if I say something awesome about Skins it means I'm not saying something awesome about their thing? Like there's some sort of quantum abnormality surrounding TV that will only allow a person to love one show? Which: Whatever. Stand over there and squeal about quantifying art and I'll be over here enjoying the hell out of something I adore. And maybe I'll talk about history books while I'm doing it.)
Anyway, Effy just wants it to stop, wants is all to stop, so she picks up a rock and gives Katie a nine-stitches wallop to the noggin.
Guess what then? Freddie wanders into the woods and crashes his ship. (You could watch "Effy" on mute while listening to the entirety of Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago and you'd feel the same feelings.)

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Welcoming a friend back to red meat
- LoDega Dec 18, 2006 10:08 PM
I've been charged with making the introductory burger for a pal who hasn't eaten red meat in years. It's a lot of pressure, and frankly, I don't cook burgers that often. And here's another hurdle: she keeps kosher. Sigh.
So, what's the ideal mix of (obv's kosher) meat and what do I put in it and how long do I cook it. This is all going down in Texas next week, so I assume we're grilling.
I'm probably going with a sesame seed bun and a minimum of toppings (although she can put whatever she likes on it- I don't care). But any suggestions are appreciated.
I can handle it, really. I think I can. I think I can.
Kosher is not hurdle just means no pork - I do not think you will need to mix in any other meats just go all beef and since you are grilling I would not choose an extra-lean groud beef because the burger would dry out -
In terms of season you can go really simple just salt and pepper - but I like a little more flavor - so I would put some garlic powder and some sweet paprika - all mixed in with ground beef - - I also like to press an onion in to the ground beef when grilling and have it on the cook while grilling -
re: weinstein5
actually it also means no sirloin, tenderloin and a few other parts as well.
"Certain parts of kosher animals are non-kosher. One such part is the sciatic nerve in the hindquarters, which is extremely difficult to remove. Thus some of the choicest cuts of meat - like filet mignon and sirloin steak - are forbidden. The fat surrounding the animal's organs is also trayf. Interestingly, there is a biochemical difference between the this fat and the fat surrounding the muscles (which is kosher)."
Go to a butcher shop and get fresh ground meat, preferrably chuck or a combo of chuck and sirloin (I like to add other meats such as hanger or brisket but it might not be worth the effort for a first time (in a while) meat eater. Don't settle for supermarket pre-ground beef, if you can avoid it. You definitely want to find out how strict your friend as far as keeping kosher. To some people it means not mixing milk with meat and others require kosher beef and kosher cooking equipment, etc. Find out before you start buying anything.
I usually make 4-6 oz patties. That gives a decent meat to bun ratio and is thick enough to get a good char without overcooking it. I season with lots of salt and pepper and nothing else. The put on a hot grill and cook for a few minutes per side. For a burger that is about 1 inch thick, it should take maybe 3 min per side for medium rare.
It goes without saying that you can forget about making your friend a cheeseburger. I'd just keep the veges on the side and let her choose. Def. some sort of crisp lettuce, maybe a raw or grilled onion slice or two, some sliced tomatoes and pickles are the standard. I usually keep it to maybe a few grilled onions and a lettuce leaf, at most. I like to taste my burger. Also, lightly toast the buns on the grill for about a minute so they can get enough texture to hold together after getting soaked with burger juices.
re: heatherkay
hummus??? wow!
re: LoDega
It was VERY good, and the hummus really helped with the caramelizing
re: heatherkay
Definitely something to try at some point. Thanks!
It's a whole lot more than "no pork," believe me. If your friend is truly kosher, you can't serve her meat that you buy in any regular market. You need to go to a kosher butcher and get kosher ground beef.
Kosher is complicated and very specific. If you meant that she's not eating shellfish or pork or other treyfe (non-kosher foods), that's one thing. But, if she's keeping kosher, you can't cook regular meat for her.
Check with her before you start.
re: Atlantis
Ok, gang. Sorry if this was misleading. I know she keeps VERY kosher, and exactly what that means in terms of where I can get the meat and what I can't put into it. I only mentioned it so I wouldn't get any pork or cheese suggestions. The kosher part isn't scary, it's the making the perfect burger that matters to me. Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Keep 'em coming, please!
Most times, in my experience, when I've been told someone keeps Kosher, it's really a "Kosher-style" diet wherein they don't eat pork or shellfish nor do they mix meat and dairy. There are some other fairly simple rules as well but nothing to get crazy about. I have many friends who fit this category and have found them easy to accomodate. If someone is Orthodox, however, that is a completely different matter and it's unlikely that they would be leaving their dietary and religious life in your hands. She would not be able to eat things from your kitchen or dishes.
What this means is that you should plan a simple hamburger but not a cheeseburger. Check that the roll is kosher or neutral. Lots of ordinary condiments are - they have a K or a U in a circle on the label. Tomato, lettuce, onion are all fine.
The best burgers are the most simple, from meat that is not too lean and has been handled the least. Make a simple patty, without adding other stuff (good meat doesn't need a thing) and don't compact it tightly. Flip it once and resist the urge to flatten it with a turner which pushes the juices out. If she hasn't eaten meat in a while, don't make it too large for it may simply be too rich.
Sometimes simple is the best. And not worrying or making a big deal out of stuff gets you through just fine.
Kosher and halal are actually quite easy to accomodate and those who follow them are generally quite gracious about helping us to understand their needs. After all, they live that way and are used to it. It's only unusual to us.
re: MakingSense
I do think that simple will be the best plan. Thanks.
re: lisa13
Probably a good plan. Thanks.
re: LoDega
As a former vegetarian who recently started eating meat again, I agree that they should be on the small "thinnish" side. I've been enjoying meat, all kinds, in small quantities, but I still do not think I would be tempted to bite into a big thick burger.
re: pescatarian
I would not be tempted to bite into a burger of whatever size. And I eat meat.
Short ribs, brisket, rib eyes, flank steak, shanks, now that's something to come back over for from the vegetarian side!
re: NYchowcook
Don't forget crispy bacon!
re: pescatarian
yes pig! bacon, pancetta, prosciutto. Nothing goes better with pork than . . . pork!
A mixture of sirloin (for the rich taste) and chuck (for the fat content) is ideal. A ratio of 1 tsp of salt to 1 pound of meat is great as well. Put in other ingredients to your taste. Don't overmix, as the heat from your hands will make the burgers tough by melting some of the fat before the patties have a chance to cook and form a crust that will keep it in.
I would do the patties 1/4 pound, for a few minutes on each side. Medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes usually cooks, without drying out. Dry overcooked burgers are horrible, but you should cook it medium so that not too much juice comes out (may freak out a former no-red-meateater)
(I entered recipes for the burger contest this year and that's why I am a fountain of knowledge about burgers!) Good luck!
re: Main Line Tracey
Very good info. I hope you did well in the contest!
re: weinstein5
Decent Kosher meat is also available at Trader Joes...
I also suggest you mix meats. Although I love the flavor and richness of Chunk in a burger, it might be too much for her. Instead you can get ground Chuck at Trader Joes, and grind a sirloin at home (Like in a food processor) and mix... :)
re: LoDega
Also be aware you can not get kosher sirloin in the stated - the reason is too long to explain but has to deal with removing a nerve in the rear of the animal - in the US it is too costly to do this so the portion of the cow where the sirloin comes from is not processed at kosher meat packing plants and butchers -
re: weinstein5
I appreciate this, although I think sirloin is too fancy for burgers. Isn't it?
re: LoDega
personally I agree with you - but I have even heard of a recipe for burgers using ground ribeye - if you can believe that!
re: sheiladeedee
maybe a stop at a kosher bakery is in order as well -
re: weinstein5
Not a problem.
Fatty beef (80/20 or 75/25) and cook it well done. With enough fat, you can cook the crap out of it and it'll still be moist.
Well done is important. The last thing an ex-veggie wants is a bloody burger. Not even pink.
Make it thin, but, at the same time, make sure it covers the bun. A bun that's too big for the burger is a sorry sight.
I'm probably being a little paranoid here, but, if you can, make sure the butcher grinds a completely boneless piece of meat. I get a piece of bone in ground beef every once in a while. I think a piece of bone would be especially unpleasant in this instance.
And have a few burgers pre-formed. If you do this right, I get a feeling that she's going to want more than one. When I rejoined the carnivorous ranks after 10 years of vegetarianism, I hit the beef HARD. I had a lot of years to make up for :)
Lastly, are you sure she's completely committed to 'falling off the wagon?' You might want to have some boca burgers on hand, just in case she wimps out.
re: scott123
She is totally committed to this. Entirely her idea and she won't stop talking about it. I'm really hoping not to make a letdown burger here.
I was just thinking that for a sortof new to meat person... don't go with anything less than well done..i guess it depends on their reason for not eating meat for so long. i like most meat rare, but the sight of pink hamburger turns my stomach, plus the risk of her getting sick on her first meat meal. ok, nvm, i just read the last post lol..ditto.
i would season the burger with S&P, some garlic, maybe something a bit spicy.. actually i usually just throw in anything and everything that looks good.
ok, I would do an avante garde burger to show her the wonderment that she has been missing.
May I suggest a hamburger "Tartare" prepared tableside? Have the ruby meat all trimmed (No filet mignon, its not Kosher!), and all your other ingredients set up along side the table. Finely mince the meat and then toss the ingredients together. Spoon small "patties" of the uncooked tartare onto thinly sliced and oven crisped toasts which serve as the bottom "bun". Garnish with a few thinly sliced raw onions and a dollop of garlic aoli on the side.
re: krushdnasty
Whoa. Sounds great to me, but I think it might just blow her poor meatless mind. I think we're looking at something pedestrian to start, and maybe wild and crazy by the end of the week. Who knows? I'll report back, I promise.
One of the best burgers I've ever had was simply ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, and ground garlic and cooked on a mesquite grill. Mesquite gives it such a wonderful flavor and if this is all going down in Texas...
Keep little dishes for sampling the different condiments easily: a variety of pickles, onions, lettuce, mayo, ketchup and the reddest tomato you can find. You need a good source for buns.
This is starting to sound much more like work than vacation. You're going to have to make sure the grill is ready for kosher time.
And as for the thin, well done burger approach, it might be what's needed now. But as I remember, the last vegetarian you led down the meaty path soon made his way to giant drippy beef ribs that looked like they came from a dinasaur. Good luck with this. And give my love to the original Fuddrucker's. You spent many a happy meal (not HappyMeal) there long ago.
Well, guess what: all that trouble for nothing! We got to San Antonio, and someone else had already made the burgers! Tasty, but not what I would have done.
She liked it in any case, and vows to eat more.
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Flash had a fantastic year in 2013 with an enormous number of developments. It was a year of generally positive flash transitions, with cell geometry shrinking, all-flash arrays springing up, flash companies being bought, flash companies crashing back to earth after inflated IPOs or just crashing, and happiness spraying out …
TLC is present in Samsung's SSDs
"TLC flash remains relegated to thumb drives, camera flash cards and the like."
I believe that is not true.
Samsung 840 EVO SSDs (as well as their predecessors 840), use TLC.
Since they are the best value currently on the market for non-pro SSDs, I believe they might have quite a chunk of the consumer SSD market.
(and I would be surprised if the Samsung supplied 1TB SSDs in current MacBook Pros had anything else than TLC)
The biggest innovation this year is the large capacity Samsung 840 Evos.
I just bought a 1TB version of this for our backup server for less than 500 quid!
Now that is revolutionary!!
Using cheaper flash for servers
Due to the lower life expectancy of the consumer grade SSDs it is never recommended for servers and critical applications.
However the price difference and capacities are many times more attractive and if you are not able to use enterprise grade then is there a solution using consumer grade...
How about running 2 x SSD in a RAID 1 with different initial usage. So if MTBF is 2 years for your current usage profile you put 2 x SSD in your machine and after a year move the second drive to a new machine with a new SSD in a new RAID1 (or the same machine to provide an extra volume or create a RAID 10 array). Obviously this could be extended to different RAID types to create a RAID 10 array of many disks or you could start with RAID 6.
This minimises the chance that both disks will fail at the same time (probably less than two enterprise units installed at exactly the same time). As long as you have hot spares the data should remain safe and also be magnitudes faster than using HDDs but within a sensible budget.
Re: Using cheaper flash for servers
Feasible, though a test rig / lab experience seems to be called for. I am not sure the raid hardware knows about trim commands for instance.
Re: Using cheaper flash for servers
"I am not sure the raid hardware knows about trim commands for instance."
I've found that consumer drives actually work fine. Use RAID 1/10, increase over-provisioning (I just double whatever the drive shipped with), and back up to spinning disk (preferably in another chassis/location). Samsung drives have great garbage collection which does the job nicely. All this assumes you have periods of idle time (at night usually) for rsync and garbage collection though. You could even use a clustered file system if you need realtime multibox redundancy at SSD speeds, though you'd still have to have some time each day for garbage collection. Also 10Gb/sec networking probably. That's all a little over my pay grade though.
Endurance ...
Right. And what the writer is pleased to call " ridiculously short write endurance level" is calculated to be 31+ years (EVO 840 1 TiB drives 100 GiB written per day). Some notes on this number. It is based on Samsung's conservative p/e cycle rating; test on the drive have shown that it will likely get twice the lifetime promised by Samsung. Typical consumer workloads are estimated at 10-30 GiB per day. So 6 times the cited number (180 years) does not sound improbably. Ridiculously short endurance indeed.
On the one hand, it is quite a bit higher than my expected endurance let alone that of my PC. On the other hand let's try to map that to enterprise usage. I'd say 5 years is a highish time frame for a server to be used in an enterprise before being upgraded. Taking the lowest life estimate we get a write rate of 600 GiB per day. I suggest that is a pretty high number for a single drive even in an enterprise setting.
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Only spotted two.
Disappointed capacities at the <£100 price level haven't gone up in the past year or two.
Patents more harm than good
How can there possibly be a patent covering the idea of Flash memory on DIMM? Ever since flash memory was invented, it has been placed on the memory bus to provide persistent storage. Linux has an entire device subsystem devoted to that sort of device, the MTD subsystem.
I concede that putting Flash memory on a DIMM is a new invention. I claim that it is an obvious invention to anybody skilled in the art, that nobody did it before because it wasn't economical, so it shouldn't have been patented. Beyond the technical slog of actually making it work, the main barrier I saw was the software to use it effectively. I seriously doubt that Netlist had anything to contribute to Diablo and SMART's product.
Re: Patents more harm than good
You're joking, right? Gluing NAND onto a DDR3 interface is just a matter of a couple of alligator clips and spit, right?
There is significant innovation involved in creating a device that physically talks laid/store hardware protocol off a memory controller @ 1600 MT/s, represented in the OS as a block device.
I guess there is a significant amount of disrespect for the difficult process of innovation and R&D required to make something like this go from an idea to product.
Diablo's strength is the ridiculously low latency write perf. Read perf is pretty much on par with any NAND flash. Flash is flash after all.
I take my hat off to the amazing team at diablo.
Enterprise drives are quicker then consumer drives. As well as how they deal with non-compressible files, encryption, monitoring / report and other enterprise features and of course warranty.
In terms of write cycles techreport has been running a long term test on consumer drives,
You can see that TLC is starting to get increased failures past the 200TB of writes to a 250GB drive. MLC still going strong past 300TB of writes. And as long as wear leveling is working then you can 4x these figures for a 1TB drive so expect at least 800TB of writes for a 1TB drive.
As for the 840 EVO, the software is interesting. RAPID driver uses RAM for caching potentially giving some PCIe SSD level performance depending on what apps you are using. I'm running a MySQL app on a development PC and experiencing some pretty decent performance improvement. Also potentially reduces writes to the drive. Shame the driver doesn't work with linux or Windows Server.
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Home has open design with attatched double garage
Located in the heart of The Black Hills, Nemo puts the motorcyclist at the center of Sturgis Rally action. Scenic, paved highways take you through beautiful Vanocker Canyon to Sturgis, 17 miles; beautiful, winding paved highway to Rapid City, 16 miles, or scenic Highway #385 to Deadwood, 16 miles, where you can take in the casino action. Home is walking distance to Guest Ranch Beer Garden and Big Mama's Beer Garden.
Four Wheelers delight. Back your ATV out of the attached double garage and ride1/4 mile down the country road to gain access to Centennial Trail. Spend the day four-wheeling through the hills.
Bicycling or hiking through Centennial Trail or Mickelson Trail is also a great way to spend your vacation.
Home is located close to some of the best snowmobiling trails in the Black Hills.
Surrounded by the National Forest, you are located in an ideal setting for hunting (deer, wild turkeys) and fishing.
Don't feel like cooking or just want some night life? Walk over the bridge and spend the evening at Nemo Guest Ranch restaurant which serves meals all day. There you can take in some of the rich Nemo history. Nemo also offers a General Store, US Post Office and Church.
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We fell in love with Nemo the first time we rode through the area. My husband and I love to ride the hills during the Sturgis Rally and on one of those rides we came upon Nemo. After that we made it a point each year of stopping at the Nemo Guest Ranch for dinner, or an early morning ride to enjoy the Nemo Volunteer Fire Department breakfast. Finally, after just being a visitor to the area, we decided to buy a place of our own and spend more time enjoying this beautiful area.
Paul and Katharine Lehmkuhl purchased this house in 2004
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Since buying our Nemo home we have broadened our outdoor adventures. We love spending the day riding our ATV's over the many trails. On an ordinary ride we can picnic by an old, abandoned mine or find the trace outline of an abandoned homestead. My husband has also added the sport of turkey hunting and can hunt in the forested areas right around Nemo. He has also been able to deer hunt in the Nemo area.
During spring and summer the area is full of beautiful wild flowers. Short walks down the country road that runs by our house and you come upon countless wild flowers. I have started a wild flower picture collection of the many different flowers seen in this area and on our trail hiking.
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Updated: 09/10/2013 - Authorities say investigators have completed their scene investigation but not ruled out criminal activity as the cause of a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant that killed at least 14 people and flattened part of a tiny Texas town.
Updated: 05/15/2013 - The 26th annual law enforcement memorial service was held at Veterans Park in College Station this afternoon.
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Updated: 05/13/2013 - Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates forcefully defended the Obama administration on Sunday against charges that it did not do enough to prevent the tragedy in Benghazi, telling CBS' "Face the Nation" that some critics of the administration have a "cartoonish impression of military capabilities and military forces."
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Updated: 05/07/2013 - Members of the Texas House largely breezed through a slew of gun bills Saturday - that could change the conceal handgun licensing process, where CHL holders can carry, and how school kids are protected.
Updated: 05/02/2013 - The Kyle Field renovations come with a hefty price tag, one that includes a community contribution, the final details of which are still being worked out.
Updated: 04/30/2013 - Monterrey, Mexico-based Prolamsa Group chose Bryan for the pipe and tubular products plant after a 15-month search, according to the company.
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Updated: 04/24/2013 - Members of a wide range of professional fields wrapped up a second day of discussions Wednesday to best respond to violent crime and its victims.
Updated: 09/10/2013 - Authorities say they are conducting a "slow and methodical" search of the site of a massive Texas plant explosion.
Updated: 04/16/2013 - The explosives that killed three and wounded more than 170 at the Boston Marathon were made of pressure cookers packed with metal and ball bearings, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.
Updated: 04/12/2013 - Is the Eagle Ford moving to the east? Most of the Eagle Ford Shale activity has been concentrated in a cluster of South Texas counties, particularly crude-oil-rich Gonzales, Karnes, DeWitt, La Salle and McMullen, with companies focused on drilling those highly profitable areas as quickly as possible.
Updated: 04/11/2013 - A new Pentagon report says North Korea probably has nuclear weapons that can be launched by ballistic missile, although it says the weapons are not very reliable.
Updated: 04/10/2013 - After little debate, the Texas Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously to pass a bill that requires applicants to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to pass a drug test to receive benefits.
Updated: 04/08/2013 - Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke, a spokesman for the family said.
Updated: 04/05/2013 - In an effort to enhance safety on area roadways the College Station Police Department has coordinated a DWI Task Force to operate during Chilifest weekend.
Updated: 04/04/2013 - A lot of local law enforcement leaders have spent large parts of their careers at the departments they head up now, but Texas A&M University Police Department Chief Elmer Schneider probably has as long, if not a longer tenure than anyone in the area.
Updated: 04/03/2013 - Big changes over a decade in part of College Station are up for discussion.
Posted: 04/02/2013 - The former ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan who had been on leave from his job at Texas A&M will return to work at the university on August 1.
Posted: 04/01/2013 - A benefit will be held on Tuesday for Rickey Mantey, one of the Bryan Firefighters who survived the fire at the Knights of Columbus Hall a little over a month ago.


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July 4th, start the day with Bend's most historical event, the Pet Parade, where children of all ages bring their special pet (we've seen dogs - large & small, llamas, horses, lizards, goats, and lots of stuffed animals) to parade through downtown Bend. It's one of the most unique parades you'll ever see! - This sce...
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After reading everything related to air travel on this forum, I almost decided not to carry while on Christmas vacation. I was stressing big time after reading all the horror stories. The closer the time came to leave, the more naked I felt so... I decided on bringing my wheelgun.
The flight to Vegas from Houston was normal. I was expecting major delays after declaring my firearm to the airline. The check in lady ask to visually see it that it was unloaded, checked the lock, made me fill out the form, (forgot to have me sign it on the back); stuck it to the gun case and off it went. I ask her if TSA was supposed to some over and check it and she they would "down stairs". I was concerned after reading some of the reports on this forum so I went to some TSA guys and ask if this was right and they said yes. Gun arrived in Vegas without any problems. (I didn't carry in NV but did as soon as we entered AZ on the way to the inlaws).
This morning in Phoenix a different policy. (I didn't know what to expect after the Christmas day failed attack) I declared it to the check in lady, she called over a guy who took me and the suitcase over to TSA where they ran it thru the xray machine. They put a little orange sticker on the outside of baggage tape that the airline put on. Never opened my bag (except to stick on the form to the gun case) and they never ask to open the lock and visually inspect the gun to see that it was unloaded. Arrived back in Houston with no problems. To different airports (same airline), two different policies.
My advice: read the airlines policy and follow to a T; read and bring copies of the airline and TSA requirements; have a copy of your CHL handy; use plastic ties on the barrel/chamber; use your own lock on the gun case (I used the original case the gun came in with a small combination lock. I did not lock the suitcase or cable lock it to the frame of the suitcase); say something like "I have an unloaded, locked firearm (not weapon) to declare in this suitcase"; use a non descript suitcase and be ready for each agent and each airport to put their own spin/twist to the whole process. There doesn't seem to be a uniform process which caused me to stress a little but all in all, it was a hassel free process which maybe added five min's to check in.
There was one idiot on the trip... and that was me! I used the barrel cable lock that came with the gun but didn't bring the key! Off to Home Depot to buy small cable cutters and I was back in business. OK... I'm an idiot
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Once a month we will take the new Saturday servie "off campus" to Uniontown Community Park! This service will also start at 5:30, but will be followed by a cookout and games! This is informal: just bring what you'd like to put on the grill, a side or something to share, and a game to play. The Park services will be held on the first Saturday of the month, except for July (due to scheduling conflicts). July's Park Service will be held on July 19th. Community Park is located just around the corner from New Life - at 3696 Apollo St NW (off of Cleveland Avenue).
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Man charged with carjacking at Clinton Township Wendy's
Updated On: Apr 07 2014 10:04:24 AM EDT
A man who Clinton Township police said is accused of hiding in the back seat of a car and then beating the owner as he started to drive away has been charged.
Police said Diante Jajuan Wilson allegedly got into the car on April 4 while it was parked in a Wendy's on Garfield Road.
When the owner got back into the car and started driving away, Wilson allegedly started beating him on the head and demanded he get out, police said.
The owner complied, and Wilson took off in the car, police said. The victim was not seriously hurt.
Police said a "be on the lookout" description was broadcast to area law enforcement and the stolen car was spotted minutes later by a Macomb County Sheriff's deputy.
The deputy was able to pull the car over and arrest Wilson without incident.
Wilson, a Detroit resident, has been charged with carjacking.
His bond is set at $15,000.
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iPhone users are sad and mentally unfocused
Sorry what were you saying?. I was thinking about something else...
Sent from iPhone
Internet 1 - England goalkeeper 0
Sound off
Nothing to do with his mega cockup but I am watching every game now with the sound completely off. They might as well send the commentary team home as nobody can hear them..
Welsh yobs clobbered by cross-dressing cage fighters
That is fucking funny as hell.. Little prick got exactly what he needed and I hope he thinks twice before setting into someone again....
German firm fails to trademark !
uber twats!!
Man on trial over £600k NatWest phishing scam
With names like that that they all sound the sort!!
Vodafone Music has disastrous relaunch
They should just stick to flogging phones and hurry up and get the iPhone sorted to save me from O2..
Orange gets UK iPhone deal
Both Orange and O2 suck!.. Just wish the iPhone would come to Vodafone!!
Army's £114m battle-comms net not up to Afghan demands
The Welsh on the other hand are good at doing things with sheep. Comms they are abviously not so good at........
How to run Mac OS X on a generic PC
Just buy a MAC and run the OS correctly. Additionally Apple is much better than a PC anyway...
Kent Police clamp down on tall photographers
So all he had was pictures of buildings and a few chavy skanks.. wow
TechCrunch dubs Linux a 'big ol' bag of drivers'
F'ing Gordon Ramsey
I didn't know Gordon Ramsey had started writting for the site...
Pirate Bay sells out to Swedish software firm for $7.7m
That'll be the death of TPB then!!!!
Man hooks home into Twitter
He has to be single!!!!!
Bolivian TV falls for Air France crash hoax
The clue is in the article "Oceanic Flight 815"... It's from the first episode of the highly popular US TV series 'Lost'
US city demands FaceSpaceGooHoo log-ins from job seekers
Sure are..
complete wankers!!
Mobile directory made legal threats to get personal details
If I ever get the first call from this service it will be the last time they ever call me!!! This will be due to me calling their mothers various insulting names for a prelonged amount of time or until they hangup....
iPhone owners are superior beings, says survey
Indian outsourcers prepare for US trade war
Shiote work quality
Outsourcing is just about finance and accountants.. The quality of work produced out of India is very poor but at least the company outsourcing is saving money in the short term.
Outsourcing has been going on for years and if people still believe it works then they are nuts.
Millions opted into UK mobile phone directory
What a complete shoite worthless serivce.. If I am on the DB then I am getting off it PDQ!!
Plug pulled on ISP over unpaid bills
Never heard of them but for sure they (he) sound like complete crooks.
Google slips Reg reader £500k!!!!!
If any spanners fall for this shite still then they deserve to lose money!!!
Gordon 'to sacky' Wacky Jacqui
Useless unts!
Sack the lot of em as they are all useless unts anyway.. Plus I read today that they want to ditch sterling in favour of the Euro... brewery and piss up springs to mind..
Irish politico in Facebook jub-rub outrage
She is well fit and well worth a vote or two!!
Apple buying Twitter!
@It's a perfect knit.
You obviously need to get out more and make some friends..
Number 10 doubles as 'House of Flying Nokias'
Soon as Labour get thrown out of No 10 the better!!!
Inside the world's greatest TV remote
Why does the half bald geezer have red hair on the one of two parts he has.. Or maybe my monitor is playing up...
Budding artist Paris demands more respect
I wouldn't mind shagging her.
419ers take Canadian for $150,000
what a complete
Freelancers might be taxed as employees after High Court ruling
crock of shite
The UK Government is run by monkeys and the IR35 is a crock of shite. I presume that if contractors are to be classed as employees now that they will also be entitled to sick pay, holiday pay, BUPA, redundancy etc etc etc … Why does it always seem that anyone working for a living rather than sponging of the government are being well and truly shafted up the back passage… Best thing to do is feck of from the UK and let it sink along with all the illegal immigrants swarming in..
Jon Bessell, my heart goes out to you and I hope you recover from this obvious pile of crap you have been dealt!
eBayer invites buyers to rip him off
I huv an affer
I will be gaveing you £5000 pounds for the Laptop. I will pay with chack, you minas the amunt you want plas a small drink and gave the rest to me in chash.
Thunk you Boss.
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A person who is a complete fuckup in life. Someone who can't hold a job, can't get laid, can't mantain a relationship, mooches off everyone like a little parasite and shits on everyone who knows them. Even their own family hates their guts. A complete failure in every aspect of life.
That Rehmeyer sure is a fuckup, why dosnt he just obliterate himself and call it day?
ayon kay kr3493k322 ika-13 ng Pebrero, 2008
short for "shut the fuck up."
if somebody is talking and you want them to stop you say, "fuck up."
ayon kay johnny510jaystar ika-17 ng Pebrero, 2009
1. Someone who has ruined thier chances in life and has caused most of their own problems.
2. Sometimes used in heated discussion as a substitute for "shutup".
2. Sometimes used in heated discussion as a substitute for "shutup".
1. Jon is a fuckup
2. Fuckup jon! You're starting to annoy me!
2. Fuckup jon! You're starting to annoy me!
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anyone have a recipe to share? i'm looking for a tomatoey cucumbery one.
Hi there- I live in Spain and this is my favorite gazpacho to make when the weather is hot. It is like a Cordoban Salmorejo, in the sense that it doesn't have water and it is thickened with bread crumbs. Also, I like my gazpacho chunky so I only puree some of the ingredients. You can puree more if you like it smoother!
Delicious Gazpacho from A Person From Utah Who Lives in Spain
Puree the following ingredients:
-4 lbs ripe tomatoes (peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped).
-1/2 onion
-1 green pepper
Add the following ingredients to the puree-
-3/4 cup diced cucumber
-3/4 cup diced celery
-1/4 cup red wine vinegar or sherry wine vinegar
-1 cup bread crumbs
-1 cup tomato sauce
-2 cloves minced garlic
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 cup chopped black olives
Garnish with basil leaves and crumbled goat cheese.
re: barcelonabites
this sounds great. and i like mine chunkier rather than totally pureed.
the tomato sauce....i have some homemade sauce frozen in my freezer. will that work? and since it has garlic in it, maybe i should cut down on the raw stuff?
re: barcelonabites
Salty olives?
This simple recipe from Betty Crocker was surprisingly good. Best chilled overnight.
I've used this gazpacho recipe for the past couple of years - love it! I modify a bit, though - I include a bunch of chopped cilantro and I switch out the green peppers for roasted red peppers. It's great to freeze, too.
This is the first thing I am going to make when I have too many tomatoes and cucumbers in the garden.
3/4C. lemon juice
4 med tomatoes chopped / diced
3 small bell peppers chopped / diced ( I use red, orange, & yellow )
1 english cucumber diced
1 med red onion chopped / diced
1/2 C. chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic minced
10 shakes of the bottle red wine vinegar
2 C. beef broth
1 T. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp cayene
1 tsp sweet paprika
3/4 olive oil
Mix all ing. in a large bowl, chill for several hours before serving.
I like to serve a steak or ribs with this meal, and crusty bread.
re: mandarin
Great idea! Sounds good and fun!
I learned from Sam to deseed cukes for gazpacho. So easy. Peel, slice lengthwise, one scrape with a teaspoon for a seedless cuke canoe.
Just made 1st batch of the season. I used Mark Bittman's "Simple Gazpacho" recipe - using two cucumbers instead of one and adding a bunch of cilantro. I'll know better in the morning if it turned out well and how it compares to my standard recipe. But the initial taste test was yummy!
Here's the recipe I used: http://markbittman.com/sunday-supper-...
re: lacajag
You add the cilantro when you serve it, I expect / hope?
I haven't tried any of these, but here are links to celebrity gazpacho recipes of the past.
Rock Hudson - Actor
Gazpacho; Chicken Casserole Dinner
Evening Independent - Mar 7, 1968
Henry Fonda - Actor
Swedish Meatballs; Gazpacho
The Victoria Advocate - Oct 30, 1969
Peggy Lee - Singer
Buttermilk Pancakes with Boysenberry Topping; Gazpacho
Victoria Advocate - May 18, 1972
Paul Newman - Actor
Leftover Green Salad Gazpacho
Evening News - Jan 10, 1973
William Conrad - Actor
Gazpacho Valenciana; Bouillabaisse
Telegraph-Herald - Google News Archive - Jun 16, 1974
Vincent Price - Actor, Cookbook Author
Chicken and Seafood Gumbo; Gazpacho
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Countrygrl Unfortunate Hotel offers great atmosphere and large size rooms. Unfortunately, upon arrival the bathroom was not working properly and needed assistance. Ice handle was not cleaned from previous guest and had food all over it. Went to hotel restaurant, only 4 tables seated and they were out of menus and only 2 waitstaff. Took over one hour to get food and was cold. Wifi is not free, it costs 9.95 per day. I have never seen a hotel charge for this service before. I had to pay because I needed to check my flights and check in. Unfortunately, I can not recommend this hotel at this time. Poor cleanliness and service. March 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LisaFree Great place to be! I love this hotel because what I find the most inviting, is the staff. ALL of the staff, from the front desk to the resuraunt folks to the cleaning service to the maintanance staff. Everyone in this particular Sheraton, actually greet you with a smile and something nice to say. That tells me that these are happy people and when you have a happy staff, you have a great hotel experience! I would put this staff up against 'any' I have dealt with in any hotel I have stayed in. This is one of the key reasons we continue to hold our events at the Sheraton Suites in Tampa. Expereince is always positive! January 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shoptrip Very comfortable, great location Overall our stay was very pleasant. Hotel was very nice, room was spacious and comfortable, the location was excellent, staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The wifi needs help...couldn't actually recieve it in the bedroom part of our room...but the wifi was good in the lobby area (were it was free!), and the bar didn't seem to have a great selection of alcohol, but apparently this was a temporary problem. Also, there was an indoor pool, but nowhere to sit outside which was a shame. Overall, we would definitely stay here again.. July 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SusanAB Great Place I checked in and had two rooms. (I had to ask if my SPG number was listed). One of the rooms (536) smelled horribly of smoke and the person that was sent up accused us of having done something. If he was joking, it did not come across that way. All that was done was a little air freshener. My room door (537) was ill fitting and had to be slammed to shut it and was very hard to open. Your evening staff of Michelle and Mohammed are great and very personable. I give them high marks. Your restaurant is way over priced and $2.00 for a can of soda - really??? Your parking is also a bit of a problem. June 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by dkm8525 This hotel made me very relaxed I was traveling and stayed one night. I travel alone and this hotel made me feel safe. Everyone was very kind and good to me. I already told people about my time with you in this hotel. Keep up the good work. Thanks August 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by NicholC Cleanliness needs improvement The hotel was in a great central location, although the road noise was more than expected, making it difficult to sleep. The bed was comfortable and suite spacious, although the cleanliness left room for improvement. The trash can in my room was not changed, which wouldn't really be a bother except for the pack of cigarettes that was left by the previous tenant. The next morning I realized the bottom of the shower curtain had mold spots on it., which really sealed the deal for me personally. Maybe some rooms are better than others, I just wish I had gotten one that was in better condition. March 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JimLetsGoMets Great stay in Tampa What a beautiful atrium......the shuttle service to nearby places is fantastic. Don't underestimate the restaurant and bar. The food is fantastic and the prices fair for a great hotel. Easy access via shuttle to Bucaneers football at Ray Jay stadium. The staff, including Brian at the front desk, shuttle drivers, and other staff were very helpful in providing local area tips December 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by NanasWishes The hotel was great! Awesome staff. Want to thank David and Thaibani for all of their help. They both are a wonderful asset to your hotel. August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by fad2014 nice hotel nice hotel, with exceptional staff. August 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by geniuskaka Overall a OK Sheraton hotel Overall the stay, especially the sleep was nice. The beds are as comfortable as expected. The dining is good too. However the check-in process was very painful for us. We booked 2 rooms and could only check in 1 of them upon arrival. And we could not check in the other room until 5 pm. It was a 3-hour wait.... And the front staff never apologized regarding to that situation... Also the elevators situation(2 of 4 were working) was also a pain... And on the first folio I got there were 7 internet charges totaling 70 dollars, in one night, for one room. Seriously?... Although I talked to the front desk and they removed that charge, it still is a mistake that could have been easily fixed before sending it to me, right? December 31, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by AMCOLLIER Cold Water The morning of my checkout there was no hot water for the shower. August 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by WantsMoreTravel Great place near the airport This is an all suites hotel, so you get plenty of room. The beds are nice and the view can be nice (depending on floor and direction). The atrium is one of the best I have seen. Breakfast along the atrium is very relaxing. The night I stayed, they were completely sold out because of a music competition of some sorts. Many kids running up and down the halls. Wish they had a Club Lounge. When I asked, they said "We are an all-suites hotel, so we don't have one." Well, the next week I stayed at an all-suites Sheraton that DID have a Club Lounge. June 4, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by chefen Tampa west shore sheraton As a member and a regular visitor to this hotel when traveling into and out of the country for work I stay here. I found the front desk to be completely rude and without a smile. Over charged for room and internet which I had to bring to there attention. The Dining room staff was great ( Brad had waited on us twice and a perfect rep for your hotel. The room the ceiling by vent was peeling off, and had bubbles in the paint. The drain was stopped up in the restroom. I will continue to stay here on my travels, but surely work on front desk for they are first impression. July 3, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by knee2e Why allow smoking Every floor has a special space for smokers to go outside. Unfortunately the smoke comes in when they open the door. I booked a non smoking hotel...not room. February 14, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by nofreeisp Who still charges for internet access? I was shocked to find out I had to pay 9.95 for internat access. I get free wireless at a lesser price elsewhere. I would not stay here again March 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by rogped1991 Cleanliness and great staff Only dealt with check-in, check-out and the server at happy hour and it was all extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you! December 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sue4500 Rooms were spacious On the plus side, the rooms were very spacious, and staff was fairly accommodating. On the negative side, we were charged with someone else's food bill to our room (we did not eat in the restaurant). All the Sheratons we have stayed at in the past had complimentary coffee available in the lobby every morning. This one charges $2 a cup. Hotel was full and one of the elevators was not working so it took a long time to get an elevator. There is wifi available in room but can only have 3 devices using it at once (there were 4 of us) and it was very slow. April 15, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Maggie18 Returning conventioneer The rooms and service were great on an individual basis. Front desk couldn't have been more helpful. Did not care for personality/attitude of wait staff manager on duty for Monday Fun Night Dinner - actors, identified by table #'s, were NOT served first, as requested. and excuses were made. It could have been a matter of insufficient wait staff as our lovely waitress, Mildred, had three tables to serve by herself, the result of management's poor planning. There also were supply issues for some of the breakfast buffet items and tableware. May 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by penny71 stay here my one complaint is. my daughter had a upsetting experience at this hotel,because i had made the reservation using my points. when she arrived,they said there was no reservation and they had no way of checking or calling the starwood reservation department. of course i received a call from my daughter saying there was no reservation and it was my job to find it. i called reservations and the woman could see the reservation,but then i had to be transferred to a manager so that person could call and email the hotel in tampa very poor customer service. February 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kvolk40 Very pleasant stay This was my first SPG stay. I was very impressed with all aspects of my 2 night stay. Arrived after 10 PM and found parking in the hotel lot with no problem. Check-in was smooth and quick. Bar and bartender were excellent. Good, simple wine list. Suite was spacious and clean. Bed seemed mushy at first, but I slept better than I do in my own bed. All members of the staff that I encountered were courteous and helpful. Even though this hotel is near a highway and in a city environment, my room was very quiet. The proximity to the highway and location made it the perfect choice for someone who needs to spend time in both Tampa and St Pete. Very close to some excellent shopping too. This is a great value Sheraton. My compliments to the staff. February 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Angelam I will return. The room was great, but the front desk staff was not informative on how the programs and facility worked. They did not explain to me the Go Green Program and when I saw the door holder in my room on night 2, it was too late for the previous night. I was then asked didn't I read the door hanger. That is not a productive way of handling the program or informing guest on how things worked. On the other hand, I did have a problem with the pluming in my room and it was fixed right away. Over all I was very comfortable and I do recommend this location. September 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Moe2014 Comfortable The room size is comfortable and the separation of the bedroom/living room is quite convenient. The music in the atrium is VERY unpleasant. You can hear it in the room and the atrium is so loud that you can't even enjoy the music. The carpets throughout the hotel are very dirty. August 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Brian1891 Excellent value, property This hotel is an excellent value for those staying in Tampa. Great facilities, close to the airport with regular shuttle service, and great staff. The rooms were incredible at the property. As far as I know, most rooms include a separate spacious living room with it's own TV that can have an input device. The hotel itself also looks modern and has a great central area with open views. Wifi could be faster, but I recommend using a cable connection if looking for fast speeds. I stayed at the hotel for 3k starpoints, and think that was a steal. October 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by godawgs gteat hotel We recently stayed at this hotel during a very busy time. I had stayed here in 2005 and was very excited to be doing so again. The remodel is great!! I had a problem with my climate control and thought it was due to weather changing. After waiting several hours I went to front desk and they told me they would have someone look at it. I was expecting someone within 30 minutes or so but much to my sunrise the maintance person was on the elevator with me!!! It took him two seconds and I was very comfortable. Great service.........go dawgs January 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by LisaFree Always a pleasure to stay here This hotel is always a wonderful place to be. ALL staff members are fantastic to work with. Everyone is always smiling, friendly, asking how our stay is. It's like going home every month when our group comes back to this Sheraton. I can't imagine going anywhere else. They meet our needs and are just such a wonderful group of people to work with. I highly recommend this particular hotel to anyone who wants to feel really taken care of while they are on the road. Great food, nice pool, workout room.. and the atrium is awesome! April 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by robet good stay Everyone was helpful. nice property. August 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Marshav520 Exceptional Staff I stay at this hotel frequently, the facilities are up to standard, and other than occasional internet issues, I am always comfortable. What makes this hotel so great is the staff. Everyone is very friendly and really goes above and beyond. The shuttle drivers are all polite and courteous and knowledgable about the city. The front desk staff always cheerful and helpful. This hotel has really become a home away from home for me due to the staff. The only thing really missing is an outdoor space. June 7, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Brosbro Elevators offline We stayed two nights at the Sheraton Suites, from the moment we arrived the two of the four elevators were out of commission due to an electrical upgrade, so the wait time was very slow. We arrived mid- week, so we were willing to be patient and appreciated the posted signs. However, on Friday as we were leaving to check out, we waited 15 minutes for the one elevator that was working, as the other three were offline. When the elevator finally opened, one of the custodial staff (with one of the large garbage bins) was inside. We were concerned that if we waited much longer we might miss our flight. So, we hauled all our luggage down six flights of stairs, which was not ideal. Other than the misfortune of the elevator situAtion, the hotel was very nice. January 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brendita Excellent service and cleanliness I received an excellent service and the room was very clean. Felt at home! August 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DebSPG Will stay again! Will look forward to staying again when I am in the Tampa area. was 30 minutes from my meetings but.... definitely woryh it. LOVED the menu in the restaurant and the staff and bartender were soooo nice and accomodating! They even had the kitschen make me a special cheese tray1 YUMM!!! And I loved the water features in the dining and sitting area. LOVED the bed as well. Only thing is it would have been nice to have a free breakfast or welcome manager happy hour with food. But LOVED my stay anyway because of the staff in particular! May 18, 2012


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E-Case eSeries 9 Electronics Case
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E-Case eSeries 9 Electronics Case - Designed to accommodate the latest larger smartphones, the eSeries 9 case guarantees protection from threatening environmental conditions without sacrificing use of your device.
E-Case eSeries 9 Electronics Case - An ultra clear urethane windows allows for full use of touchscreens, cameras and voice functions. Every case is individually tested to meet IPX7 standard of withstanding submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. One step, waterproof SealLock zipper and rugged R -welded seams guarantee protection from the elements. And like all E-Case cases, lash points let you tether it to your apparel, pack or PDF for security whatever the adventure.
- Closure: SealLock Zipper
- Weight: 1.5 oz
- Overall width: 4.53 in
- Overall length: 7.28 in
- Compartment width: 3.125 in
- Compartment length: 6.1 in
- PVC Free: Yes
- Materials: 600D Polyurethane coated Polyester and Clear PVC free windows
- Country of Origin: Made in Seattle, USA
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