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Sage Rosenfels, that is all.
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My suggestion: Move the football down the field. It's a trendy concept right now, not sure if it's gonna take hold.
How about they turn the ball over less and score more points.
play better.
suck less
Originally Posted by mustangcy I've seen some well placed gifs in my time but this....this is a masterpiece.
Go Deep
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Originally Posted by IceCyIce Go Deep Bring back Meyer to Blythe?
Find an undersized but fast JUCO QB that every other school wants to recruit as a DB.
Move the ball at least 3.34 yards every down until touchdown.
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Take a knee 3 straight downs then punt.
Spread offense that is based off the run with no o-line...not gonna work. Drop it. You have Gary, Bundrage, J. West, and Brun returning with great hands. I think Q. West and and and P.J. Harris join in the passing game. I think Medders also has the potential to do so. That being said, drop the 200 yards rushing / game, aim for 350 yards passing/game. As we've seen multiple times this year, we have the ability to get open and we have the ability to run screens. Medders (a receiver) won't let a defender go if we run a screen to his side. We have the speed to run screens. Drop the run, run the pass.
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh... people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.
Originally Posted by bos Bob Saget I see him in a wishbone with Dave Coulier and John Stamos.
Originally Posted by MLawrence Move the ball at least 3.34 yards every down until touchdown. yep; thats pretty much nails it. We lost time of possession probably in every game all season. Until we can start winning time of possession; or at least keeping it somewhat close; forget about it. We cannot run the ball; we cannot consistently move the ball down the field; we cannot get first down; we go three and out all the time; we cannot pound the ball when need be. Our defense lost total confidence in the offense and it showed. I would like to see 2 TE sets next year and make some major tweaks to our scheme; and just like Paul Rhoads said in paraphrase; "we don't have to run the ball; but [pounding on the podium]; we have to run the ball"
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* 3D recreation of 4 different instances
* Illumination, rendering and postproduccion
R-10 Arquitectura (Spain)
Web Design, updates & maintenance for architect Rodrigo Diez
http://www.r10arquitectura.es

Responsibilities:
* Website design & layout Flash
* Updates and maintenance root in Dreamweaver
Crazyarts/Angel Loza Produccion (Spain)
Tv series " Nina & Kiko " created by Crazyarts and Angel Loza.
http://www.vimeo.com/27528456

Responsibilities:
* Project management
* 3D Chief of 20 people into project
* 3D modeler, render, illumination, postproduccion and animator assistant
* Creator of the dvd " Nina & Kiko " with interactive menus and music
Casa Decor 2010 (Spain)
Casa Decor; http://www.casadecor.es Most important annual exhibition sector and responsible for the generation of an aesthetic model of interest in the world of decoration.

Responsibilities:
* Project management
* Preparation of expo
Censydiam Spain (Spain)
Website design & layout for Censydiam Spain founder and partner.
http://www.touchpointexperience.net

Responsibilities:
* Website design & layout Flash
* Updates and maintenance root in Dreamweaver
Bea Sancho (Spain)
Website for photographer who has worked for Revlon, The World, The New York Times. http://www.beasancho.com

Responsibilities:
* Website design & layout Flash
* Updates and maintenance root in Dreamweaver
Jesus Garcia Lorente (Spain)
Website layout and updating of the sculptor http://www.jesusgarcialorente.com winner of the Fallas of Valencia and has worked for Warner Bros.

Responsibilities:
* Website design & layout Flash
* Updates and maintenance root in Dreamweaver
Imaste-ips (Spain)
3D Recreation from CAD planes of Madrid Polytechnic University for interactive website. http://www.centrosupm.com

Responsibilities:
* Project management
* Preparation of project CAD planes to 3D Studio max
* 3D Recreation of university for interactive website
Hipotálamo Films (Spain)
Rotoscoping of the main characters for a short film Plutonio y Titanio.
http://www.gopano.com/video/1999
http://www.vimeo.com/14776036

Responsibilities:
* Rotoscoping work in Fusion
* Convert format images
Riva Group (Dubai)
Web Design and update of http://www.cityofarabiame.com

Responsibilities:
* Banner design
* Video design
* Updates and maintenance work
a3com (Spain)
3D realistic prints for furniture magazine.

Responsibilities:
* Project management
* Preparation of 3D solidworks block model into a textured model into 3DS Max
* Illumination, rendering and postproduccion
DV Produccion (Spain)
3D characters and backgrounds for short film When the Windows Cry

Responsibilities:
* Modeling, texturing, dynamics and rendering
* Simulation realflow and postproduction
Eje Atlántico (Spain - Portugal)
Creating 3D virtual spaces and building facades. It also carries out internal previews both buildings and all types of furniture.

Responsibilities:
* Modeling and texturing of the main buildings
* Translate of CAD planes into 3DS MAX
Iltz Designz (Mexico)
Cloth Desing for urban brand Iltz Designz.

Responsibilities:
* Design in Photoshop
* Realistic visualization in 3D
* Simulation in Syflex and rendering in Vray
Arcana Studio (Canada-USA)
Cover of the book Halloween Nights

Responsibilities:
* Texturing and modeling of the cover book
Diego Cadenas Videogames (Spain)
Game Character of video game character for Artfutura 2006 winner The Enigma of the Abbey

Responsibilities included:
* 3D modeling and texturing of the main character
Diana Arrambide (New York,USA)
3D design of the jewels and wardrobe of the characters.

Responsibilities:
* 3D models of the jewels for real customization
Alderac Entertainment Group , AEG (USA)
Design of castle for new comic series based in The Necromancer.

Responsibilities:
* Design of 3d castle
* Postproduccion in Photoshop joining 2d/3d images
New Order Produccion (Portugal)
Logo design for Portugal New Order company.

Responsibilities:
* Project design
* Photoshop and Maya production
Equitativa Gestión Abogados y Economistas (Spain)
Website design & layout of http://www.equitativagestion.com

Responsibilities:
* Website design & layout Flash
* Updates and maintenance root in Dreamweaver


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There is still time for interested students to apply for the annual Sequim-Shiso Sister City Association student exchange with Sequim's sister city, Shiso, Japan.
The trip is planned for October. A select group of students (9th and 10th grade as of October) will travel to Japan for tours of Tokyo and Kyoto and a four-night home-stay in Shiso.
Students also host visiting Japanese students in September. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call education chairman Gail Sumpter at 477-9361.


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Calgary Zoo
Calgary Zoo on St. George's Island
Date opened | 1929 |
Location | Calgary, Alberta Canada |
Coordinates | 51°02′45″N 114°02′00″W / 51.04583°N 114.03333°W |
Land area | 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
Number of animals | Over 1,000[1] |
Number of species | 290[1] |
Memberships | WAZA,[2] AZA,[3] CAZA[4] |
Website | http://www.calgaryzoo.org/ |
The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the city's downtown and adjacent to the Inglewood and East Village neighbourhoods. It is accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system, by car via Memorial Drive and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River pathway. A large portion of the zoo is located on St. George's Island in the Bow River.
The zoo is operated by the Calgary ZoologicalSociety, an independent no-for-profit organization that is Alberta's oldest registered charity. The AZA, WAZA, and CAZA accredited zoo was among the first in Canada to be accredited by all three associations. It is home to almost 800 animals, excluding individual fish and insects, and 120 different species.[1]
The Calgary Zoo is the second largest zoo in Canada and in 2012 was the nation's most visited zoo. The animal exhibits are organized by geographic region, including Destination Africa, Canadian Wilds, Penguin Plunge, Dorothy Harvie Botanical Gardens and ENMAX Conservatory, Eurasia and Prehistoric Park. The zoo is open every day except for Christmas Day.
St. George's Island was Calgary's first park, used by the community for picnics, relaxing and socializing. The first collection of animals appeared on the island in 1917. The Calgary Zoological Society was established in 1929.
Several animals were killed during floods in June 1929 when St. George's Island was swamped.[5] During the flooding of 2013, a number of fish, four peacocks and a pot-bellied pig died.[6]
Destination Africa opened in 2003 to include two new facilities The TransAlta Rain Forest and the African Savannah. The zoo opened Penguin Plunge, an Arctic/Antarctic penguin addition in 2012.
In April 2013, the Calgary Zoo announced a master plan for rebuilding the zoo over the next 20 years. In the plan's first phase, leading to the arrival of two giant pandas in 2018, the zoo said it will spend $162 million on at least 36 projects. In December 2013, the zoo announced that it would add komodo dragons and greater one-horned rhinoceros to its collection in 2014.
2013 Flooding[edit]
The Calgary Zoo suffered extensive flooding in June 2013 resulting in over $50 million in damage to land, property and disrupted operations (see 2013 Alberta floods).[7] The zoo was closed for most of July; the northern 60 acres of the zoo reopened to the public for August through November. Over 300 employees were laid off and the South American exhibit was permanently closed with 34 individual animals relocated to other homes. The zoo fully reopened in November 2013.
- Educating visitors about conservation
With many endangered and at-risk animals in its care at the zoo, the Calgary Zoo uses a team of educators including animal keepers, interpreters, teachers, and volunteers to inform visitors about the learn about the beauty of nature and threats to wildlife – both flora and fauna. Formal programs connect with more than 575,000 adults and children annually.
Conservation Research
The Calgary Zoo is home to the Centre for Conservation Research, where a team of biologists have earned international recognition as North America's leaders in the science of species recovery and reintroduction. The April 2013 issue of the prestigious science journal Nature rated the Calgary Zoo as one of the top five zoos in the world for conservation research, ranking alongside New York, San Diego, Frankfurt and London. In June 2012 the head of the Centre for Conservation Research, Dr. Axel Moehrenschlager, was awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation's Roland Michener Conservation Award which recognizes individuals who have shown a commitment to "promote, enhance and further the conservation of Canada's natural resources". In November 2013, Dr. Moehrenschlager was appointed co-chair of the Reintroduction Specialist Group within the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the world's largest conservation network. He is the first North American to hold this position.
Conservation Outreach
The zoo has a number of in-situ conservation projects across Canada and around the world that it supports, including
- Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary, Ghana
- Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery
- Swift Fox Recovery on the Canadian Prairies
- Snow leopards in Central Asia
- Gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Destination Africa
Opened in 2003, the Destination Africa project was among the zoo's most ambitious expansions. The complex of four buildings includes the TransAlta Rainforest and the African Savannah. The TransAlta Rainforest occupies 2,900 square metres (31,000 square feet) and features a collection of African rainforest flora and fauna. The African Savannah building is home to hippos, giraffes, Red River Hogs, and a baobab tree. A 340,000-litre (80,000-gallon) indoor pool for hippos offers view of the creatures underwater. In the warmer months, the doors lift to connect the building with the rest of the Savannah exhibit, home to zebras and ostriches. Many other animals of the grasslands, including African lions, also reside in the Savannah exhibit.
- Canadian Wilds
The Canadian Wilds were built in the 1990s to house the majority of zoo's collection of North American birds and mammals. The area includes outdoor enclosures in three zones: the Aspen Woodlands, the Northern Forest, and the Rocky Mountains. Animals in the enclosures include grizzly bears, wood bison, and wolves.
- Dorothy Harvie Botanical Gardens and ENMAX Conservatory
The outdoor gardens are among the zoo's most popular attractions and include the Dorothy Harvie Gardens. The zoo's sheltered location supports many marginally hardy plant species. The conservatory comprises the indoor component of the zoo's gardens. It includes a number of "themed" areas such as the tropical garden, the rainforest, the arid garden, and the butterfly garden. A number of animals including birds and invertebrates are housed in the conservatory. The ENMAX Conservatory was completely renovated in 2009 and features an increased emphasis on teaching visitors the importance of plants and improving energy efficiency. The Calgary Zoo achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold in energy conservation and responsible building practices, the first facility of its kind to achieve this level of certification.
- Eurasia
The western portion of St. George's Island is dedicated to Eurasian animals. Animals in this area include Amur (Siberian) tigers, snow leopards, alpine ibex, Japanese macaques, red pandas and Asian elephants.
- Prehistoric Park
The Calgary Zoo's Prehistoric Park features life-sized dinosaurs in their re-created geographical environment. This exhibit was renovated and reopened in 2010. The Park also includes replicas of an inland sea and volcanic mountain, and more than 100 species of living plants. Dinosaurs include Albertosaurus, Allosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Baryonyx, Centrosaurus, Corythosaurus, Deinonychus, Dilophosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Elasmosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Iguanodon, Metriacanthosaurus, Nothosaurus, Omeisaurus, Pachyrhinosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Protoceratops, Pteranodon, Pterosaur, Stegosaurus, Struthiomimus, Styracosaurus, Tanystropheus, Triceratops, Tylosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Yangchuanosaurus.
- Penguin Plunge
Penguin plunge opened spring 2012 and is located at the entrance of the Calgary zoo. The exhibit includes king, humboldt, gentoo and rockhopper. Penguin plunge consists of two main areas. The indoor area and the outdoor. In the summer time the outdoor exhibit holds the more tropical living [humboldt penguin] and in the winter it holds the opposite. In addition a new larger gift shop was also added.
- Zoolights
Zoolights is a Christmas lights festival held annually at the Calgary Zoo. It closes only on Christmas Day. The month-long, animal-themed show features more than one million lights and is the largest seasonal light show in Western Canada.
- Dinosaurs Alive
In 2010, Calgary Zoo's Prehistoric Park hosted Dinosaurs Alive,[8] an interactive and multi-sensory traveling exhibit that showcased 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in addition to the existing dinosaur models throughout Prehistoric Park.
Recent controversy[edit]
In November 2010, the Calgary Zoo hired respected animal welfare academic Dr. Jake Veasey to lead and revamp its approach to animal care. http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2010/11/20/16235026.html
Following a series of high profile incidents in 2008 and 2009, some commentators criticized the zoo's conduct and operations.
Past incidents cited included:
- A knife was accidentally left in the western lowland gorilla enclosure.
- On November 17, 2004 an Asian elephant was born at the zoo. She was rejected by her mother and died within 3 weeks of her birth of an overwhelming infection, despite the efforts of zoo keepers and veterinarians. She was given the name, Keemaya, after her death. In August 2007, another Asian elephant, Malti, was born. Malti contracted elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, a serious and invariably fatal virus October 31, and died on November 1, 2008 despite treatment.
- In May 2008, forty cow-nosed rays died from low blood oxygen levels.[9] An error by the contractor in designing the system lead to the problem.
- In January 2009, a two-year-old male Turkmenian Markhor died after becaming entangled in an exhibit play toy.
- A hippopotamus succumbed to circulatory complications after being transferred from the Denver Zoo.
- In September 2010, Calgary Zoo staff announced the overnight death of a second tiger cub born earlier in the week to a Siberian tiger. Zookeepers weren't aware that Katja, the 10-year-old mother, was expecting, saying it's hard to detect pregnancy in tigers. Katja didn't nurse her young. Zoo staff noticed her carrying the first kitten in her mouth, which is likely how it died. The zoo's veterinary team says the both Siberian tiger cubs suffered similar head trauma.[10]
- On December 11, an 18-month old female capybara died instantly after being crushed by a hydraulic door operated by a worker who wasn't following proper safely protocols.
The zoo's director said all the incidents are unrelated. An independent review was solicited by the zoo in December 2009 and was conducted by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.[11] The report, released in 2010, spotlighted systemic problems. In response the zoo developed a 36-point plan that included improving animal care procedures and collection planning, addressing staffing issues like training and structure, enhancing security systems and safety drills, and upgrading aging zoo infrastructure. Later that year, the zoo hired noted animal welfare specialist Dr. Jake Veasey who has since instituted major changes and spearheaded new investment in animal facilities.
Recent notable animal births[edit]
In March 2012, three Amur tiger cubs were born at the zoo; the species is classified as endangered, at last count there were only about 350 Amur tigers worldwide. A giraffe named Richard was born in late November 2007 and has been doing well. Also on March 21, 2007 a new baby Siberian tiger was born. Its name is Vitali.On May 15, 2008, a baby gorilla was born to Zuri. Zookeepers looked through more than 1,400 entries for the baby's name, and on July 2, she was given the name Yewande (Yu-wan-day), a Nigerian name that would be given to a girl after the death of an elder in the family. Her name was selected by Calgarian Justin Brouwer. On February 13, 2009, a Colobus monkey gave birth; this offspring became the first to be born at the Calgary Zoo. In 2012, the zoo's female Amur tiger Katja gave birth to three cubs. The species is so highly endangered, the births represented a 1% jump in the global population. In 2014, it became necessary to separate Vasili and Samkha, the two male tiger cubs, now almost full grown, from sister Kira and mom Katja (12 years old). Based on the Species Survival Plan recommendation, which manages genetics for future breeding, they were moved to Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Calgary Zoo. |
- ^ a b c Calgary Zoo - 2005 Report
- ^ "Zoos and Aquariums of the World". waza.org. World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ "List of Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ "Members' Directory, Accredited Institution". caza.ca. Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ "Hundreds of City Homes Menaced by Rivers", The Calgary Herald, June 3, 1929
- ^ Calgary Sun article accessed 2 Jul 2013
- ^ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/07/04/calgary-zoo-layoffs-flood-w.html
- ^ Dinosaurs Alive
- ^ "Lack of oxygen killed stingrays, Calgary Zoo admits". CBC News. 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
- ^ [Calgary Zoo announces death of tiger cub from head injuries]
- ^ CBC News (December 14, 2009). "Critics question Calgary Zoo probe". Retrieved 2010-03-18.
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Mochi Media today is publicly launching a toolkit that serves ads in Flash games and also collects analytics. Since Flash games can spread across the Web rapidly and without the blessing of their designers, having some way to make the games phone home to developers, and send money back while they're at it, is a great idea and killer business model.
The big part of today's public release of the product is the ad network, MochiAds. Mochi Media sells image ads--splashy brand-building ads, not buy-me-now clickthrough drivers--to its own ad base at a $5.00 CPM (cost per … Read more


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Papoutsis makes no apologies for co-op, going so far as to say that he hopes "that people [will] look back and think of Dead Space 3 as a game that was very innovative in the co-op space". He reiterates, however, that co-op is optional and also talks in detail about the size of the new environments, why Isaac is facing human enemies here and much, much more. Click here for the full interview feature. Buy now from ozgameshop.com Only AUD$17.99!


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"3 days with a mac mini... not bad"
on by orange636Pros elegant, pretty quiet, and fast.
Cons audio is underserved =(
Summary Out of the box and setup quickly. Found my network (although I wasn't sure of "DHCP" what??) and was up and running within minutes. My first Mac. Cool.
I've used windows for years but the basics with os x, like web browsing, itunes, and photos, are all easy. So first impressions are enjoyable and plus this Core Duo with 1K ram feels fast; faster than my windows machine with a pentium 4 @ 3g and 2K ram.
I guess it's OS X that makes the difference? Whatever, photos and itunes is a lot faster and that's a happy experience.
Day two, well, music is really important to me and I spent the day trying to figure out how to get this mini to sound better. My PC with a soundblaster sound-card was sweet, so I tried the new X-Fi from creative, which just plugs into a USB port and it helped a little. Music quality is still a dissapointment however. I'd give this Mac a "10" if the audio was as good as my PC.
I'm picky though, so this may not apply to the average person who thinks 128 mp3's are OK.
By day three I was able to figure out more complicated stuff regarding OS X like where are my programs (aside from the dock thing)?
And I also ripped a dvd to my ipod. Cool.
Blue screen of death? Well, not really, but it did lock up on me today. I tried waiting, I tried "apple" - "Q" but it wouldn't quit programs, and I guess there is no "control-alt-delete" slam, like with windows, so I powered off and then back on.
I'm up again and no problems. So that's three days with a Mac from a PC user's point of view.Updated
so simple, yet maybe apple should just print this on the box: turn down the system volume to ~25% and use the amp in your speaker system.
my music now sounds as good as it did with my PC using a Soundblaster card.
i also have to say that Tiger can play any video i have: avi video is no problem (i thought i was going to have trouble with my huge collection).
plus there is a lot of cheapie software out there, like handbrake, VLC, and igrabnews, so there simply are no obstacles for switching from a PC to a Mac.
i was nervous about the change from a PC (and still have a lot to learn about OS X) but now that i did it: mucho happy amigo. tag you're it! -
"Upgradable indeed"
on by DJ RomePros Small, compact, OS X and XP, WIFI+BT, Sleek
Cons DVI out instead of VGA, few ports, no eject button
Summary Those of you looking for a small, good computer that does minimal things, look no further. Mac Mini has you covered. For me, I use it for videos, music, surfing, and some light gaming, which makes this perfect for me. Only problem is that I have too many USB peripherals to connect and it makes it tough to get them all in. I had to buy 2 external hubs to keep up. So far, I have connected an external card reader, which I would like to see included, a 750GB external hard driver, an external dvd burner (which I've switched to using Firewire), an external sound card, a keyboard, 2 USB hubs, and several PDA device cradles. That being said, it works perfectly. I put it below my TV, which I'll be upgrading to a 30" LCD TV. Once that happens, I can ditch the smaller LCD monitor and I can watch TV and control my computer on the same monitor. Putting there saves space and I use wireless mouse and will be getting a wireless keyboard soon too. One problem I see is that if you don't get an external sound card, the sound quality is pretty bad. Also, the DVI means that many monitors won't work. I have to get an LCD screen to get it to connect. It won't work with my old tube TV. Also, the USB ports are next to the USB ports and with all of them jammed, it's cumbersome to have to take one out to unscrew the monitor cable off.
For performance, It's pretty good. I upgraded to a 2.16 GHz Core Duo and have 2GB of RAM. Later I may upgrade to a Core 2 Duo, price-permissble.
Overall, this is a great system. Few complaints and definitely an upgrade from a 1.2 GHz AMD from 5 years ago. -
"Doesnt get much better for the money."
on by Dean81299Pros Price, Speed of processor, Build Quality,
Cons This is as perfect an entry Mac as it gets. Has it all.
Summary Its amazing to me, how Apple has perfected itself in the last 2 years. Starting with the inntroduction of the iPod 5 years ago this month, Apple and their desktop line of Macs start with this machine. And it delivers it all, and at a cheap and fair price.
Looking for an introduction to the wonderful world that is Mac OS X? This does it cheaply, and with everything youll need to get started. -
"Purchased for living room web browser, may get another."
on by waduncanPros Quiet...almost too quiet, its eerie. Fast. Comes with quite a few full version software (not 15-30 day free trials or limited feature versions). Small.
Cons Safari browser does not always render websites correctly (that is a gripe about Safari not the Mini). A tad expensive once you add the 1gig of ram. No DVI cable knowledge by Apple folks/me.
Summary Purchased this computer for my brother after his laptop finally bit the dust. He really only uses his computer to yahoo chat, limewire music, youtubes, eBay, and myspace. He was going to get another laptop from Dell due to their very attractive priced $549 Inspiron 1501. The only reason he wanted a laptop was due to him not having room to place a desktop PC in his living space.
So he called me and asked me to look into it for him. I reviewed the Dell but was a little disappointed with the power for the price (mind you for what he uses his PC for it would actually have worked for him). I finally stumbled across this Mac Mini by accident. I am a diehard IBM-clone, Intel, Windows-based, whatever you want to call them user/supporter. For myself I would never had considered a Mac, however considering my brothers lite usage of the PC I figured a Mac would do him right. Also he has a gift for finding and downloading EVERY virus on the planet. So once again I figured that Mac would be better due to their lack of viruses.
Ok so we go purchase this machine. He has an LCD TV (non-HD...this becomes important later) and has enough room on his entertainment center to place the Mac Mini. While at the Apple Store it becomes apparent to me that he will have to run the USB keyboard / mouse cable (that I was going to provide him) from his entertainment center to his chair....yeah that is not going to work. Ok so I purchase the wireless keyboard and mouse for him as a early Christmas gift. Being a power junkie myself, I force him into the 1.83 (from the 1.66) and I force him to get the 1 gig of ram, as opposed to the 512 meg. I realize that this is going to put him way over the $549 he wanted to pay for the Dell so when we go to ring the whole thing up I pay the difference (which comes out to $400 including the mouse and keyboard). I do this for two reasons, 1) I have always been interested in the "dark side" (mac) of the computer world, and 2) I want his net money spent to be the same so that he does not regret the purchase. In addition I paid the extra amount because I have been looking for a living room PC for myself and if this pans out for him I would purchase one for myself (was worth the $400 to me...if you can believe that).
Ok we get the Mac Mini home and quickly realize that it does not have a connector to the TV/Monitor. So I tell my brother to finish hooking it up and I head back to the Apple Store (30 minutes away). I get there and they don't have the cable. The Mac Mini has a DVI output and my brothers non-HD LCD TV has a DVI input, however the Apple Store did not carry a DVI to DVI cable. They had EVERYTHING else, DVI to HDMI, DVI to S-Video, DVI to VGA, DVI to RCA, DVI to AGP (or whatever the old apple display was), but no DVI to DVI. The Apple guy tells me to go to Radio Shack to pick one up. The Radio Shack is in the Mall a couple of stores down so I don't mind the advise, though I am a little put off by it. I get the Radio Shack and lord they don't have it either, they can order me one but they need to know which type, DVI-A, DVI-I, or DVI-D. Beats me? So I head back to the Apple Store and ask which kind of output this is...the guys answer "DVI". Yeah I get that part, its the -A -D -I piece I need. He had no clue, but to his credit he spent 30 minutes with me trying to figure it out. Finally, after a wikipedia search, he determines that I need a DVI-D. He then looks online and finds that Best Buy has them in store (as opposed to Radio Shack having to order one). So I get to Best Buy roughly 20 minutes later and they toss me a new curve ball. Do I need Single Link or Dual Link? Once again I don't know. If I would have had the Mac Mini in my possession at that time I would have taken it back to the Apple Store right then, gotten a refund and went to the Dell display in the Mall. However I remained cool and purchased the Single Link cable hoping this is what we needed. Finally 2+ hours after I left my brothers house I return with the "magic cable", or so I hoped. We plug it in and ….. no video. My brother is all upset by this and even starts to mumble something about the Dell laptop. I am trying at this point to remain hopeful but am getting upset myself (actually already was but am trying to hide it). So I remembered that the Apple Store had a DVI to S-Video adapter. I check his non-HD LCD TV to ensure it has a S-Video connector and I rush off again to get the adapter. Roughly 75 minutes later I return with the adaptor and an s-video cable. Bingo the Mac has video. This totally changes the mood in the room and we both are like "we need a beer".
The very first thing we saw when we finally go the Mac running was a grey screen telling us to either plug in a mouse or turn on our wireless one. We turned on the Mighty Mouse (I expected this mouse to come with a cape, but sadly it did not) and turned on the keyboard. After spending a few minutes typing in information (like address, name, user id, etc…) we were up and running. What amazed me was that it did not need to know anything about the internet. We just plugged the ethernet cable in and it configured it automatically for us. It proceeded to check if it had patches and then proceeded to download and install them for us. After everything was finished (not including the cable problem) we had only spent maybe 30 minutes tops.
There was no annoying pop up (purchase me) software installed. There were no annoying limited function or limited use software installed (that we have found yet). Everything on the Mac was fully functional and worked great. The system is very easy to navigate, even for a old Dos/Windows person like myself. We installed Yahoo Chat and it worked like a champ for the Mac. The only problem we ran into while using it is that Safari does not render ebaums world correctly. When you use the search feature it will chop off about ½ of the results and place them into the bottom bar on the website, which makes that ½ useless…which also limits the use on the website as the Next/Previous links are in that mess somewhere. I do not know if Opera or FireFox would work with Mac, I have no looked into it yet.
As for other things related to the actual Mac Mini itself (hardware). The machine is eerily quite. I had to keep looking over to see if the blue light was on to know that was running. You can not hear this Mac from more than two feet away. The machine itself does get a little warm but nothing that I would worry about (from a "can I sit it on my nice finished wood surface" perspective). It boots up VERY fast and shuts down even faster. If you leave the Mac in sleep mode (which by the way Apple recommends unless you are going to be away from it for 3+ days) you can awaken it with either a click of the mouse, touch of a key on the keyboard, or from the little remote control they give you. In S-Video mode the picture looks alright, but it is a little fuzzy. I suspect that with the correct DVI cable (or running it in VGA mode) you would get a crystal clear picture.
***WARNING*** - The DVI dilemma. Ok if you are not a DVI guru (like I was not) you may not know the difference between Single Link, Dual Link, DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I, and all of the other mess DVI gives us (no wonder HDMI is the new standard). You do not need a Dual Link cable for the Mac unless you want to run two monitors. So you can save yourself some $$ and purchase a Single Link cable. If your LCD TV is HD, then you will want the DVI-D. If your LCD TV is non-HD, then you will want the DVI-I. You do not want the DVI-A.
Ok to sum up:
HD LCD TV – Single Link DVI-D
Non-HD LCD TV – Single Link DVI-I
That little jewel of information there can save you hours and tons of money on gasUpdated
We got the DVI-I cable from Radio Shack yesterday (after I had them order me one). It installed with no problems and after a quick reboot we were back in business. The display is about 2x as crisp and clear compared to the S-Video option. Also the DVI-I cable allowed us to go up to a 1280x1024 resolution, instead of the 1024x768 that the S-Video capped us at. I would imagine with a better LCD TV you could get alot higher.
My brother is much happier with the Mac Mini now that the DVI cable is installed. For one he can hit the "PC" button on his remote and it changes over to his PC (instead of AUX1 for S-Video). He also likes the much more clear and crisp picture quality, which allows him to sit back further and still be able to read the screen.
Tonight I am going to hook up his Mac Mini to his surround sound system instead of using the internal speaker. I will update this review once we have played with that for a day or two.Updated
We hooked up the audio to his sound system this weekend. The sound quality is about what you would expect from a computer with integrated sound...meaning it is good enough for youtubes and things like that. We did not try a DVD movie, but I would suspect that we would not get surround sound out of the Mac as delivered. We did have a pretty good amount of noise when we first hooked it up. If we moved the volume level of the Mac too high we got noise and if we moved the volume of the sound system too high we got noise. It took us a while to find a volume area on both systems to avoid this. I had attempted the 25% volume level for the Mac that others have reported, however for us that left the sound system way too high and we got noise as a result. We eneded up right at 50% on the Mac and it was good enough.
Unless we do something major with the Mac during the next couple of months I will probably not update this again for a while. I will come back for sure around the 2-3 month mark to let you know how he likes it at that point (and to let you know if he managed to get a virus on it yet). -
"Neat machine for low profile machine"
on by BigGuns149Pros Incredibly small profile, decent performance
Cons limited upgrade options, so-so graphics, small hard drive, no FW800
Summary I start by saying that CNET's review wasn't very good. Their screed about 90 days phone support for example is deceptive in that most manufactors HP included include only 90 days of software support on the vast majority of their machines! Apple's support historically has been far better than most of their competitors, which is hardly suprising since most of the software is made by Apple. Except for a trial of MS Office almost everything is made by Apple. Most Windows machines are a mish mash of software manufactors and the manufactor of the computer made next to none of it! Apple is also one of the only companies that has largely retained their tech support within the US. Therefore, you don't talk to some foreigner with a strange accent that you don't understand. CNET even ran a story about Apple closing their experimental center in India, but apparently the writer of the review doesn't bother reading CNET. Sad...
The biggest criticisms that I have is that graphics card is pretty weak. While I can get smooth 1080p playback of movie trailers the Intel integrated graphics is not suitable for a lot of high end gaming or high end video/photo editing. With a 500GB external drive this is a good basic machine for playing back video on your TV. I only find it unfortunate that the machine doesn't offer a Blu-ray option yet. If they had a Blu-ray option and they could keep the price below a $1000 I think this would be real good HTPC, but alas it would plays standard DVDs.
It is unfortunate that there isn't a means of upgrading the graphics either through a low profile PCIe card or a MXM card either, so you are pretty much stuck with the graphics. The HP slimlines offer a PCIe low profile slot, but unless you are going to throw down at least $200 you couldn't get much better graphics on the HP either. If the most demanding use of 3d graphics is going to be some 1080p video playback the graphics card will cut it, but if you are editing video or playing any hard core games I would go for another machine preferably a larger form factor with a dedicated graphics card (Geforce 7900 or better)and either a higher end Core 2 or maybe even a Quad.
The Hard Drive is a bit small albeit for the vast majority of users the size isn't a big deal as much as the speed of the HDD. A lot of people would fill a 160GB HDD. They really should put 7200rpm drives in the mini to improve the performance. This isn't a laptop so battery life isn't a big deal. Even beefing it up to a 7200rpm wouldn't increase the wattage so much as to require a noisier fan. If you are really into large amounts of storage for video you should just buy an external Hard Drive. It is unfortunate that the mini has neither FW800 or eSATA because both are much faster. Since the Mac Pro and the iMacs all have FW800 I would have figured Apple would have added it by now. eSATA may have been asking much because eSATA drives haven't been on the market as long, but not getting FW800 is a real bummer. The HP they compared it to has neither as well so I don't really find the HP larger price tag that appealing.
Upgrading the memory is more difficult than it ought to be(get a putty knife and google Mac Mini memory upgrade), but you can get 2GB of DDR2-667 for about $100 at any decent local computer store. If you do that than you can sell the 2 512mb modules, whereas buying 2GB through Apple you let Apple keep the memory. I rather think that they ought to include the extra gig of RAM on this model since it would only add about $40-$50 to the cost(average joes can buy it for that price so Apple shouldn't have any problem buying it for that price). It would also make the performance running Vista on theis machine better as well. A lot of people buy a Mini as a way to get their feet wet in the Mac world without spending fortune.
The lack of a card reader is much ado about nothing. Internal card readers add clutter to the case and wouldn't support any new future card formats. Won't it look stupid to have a card reader 2 years from now for cards that nobody uses anymore meanwhile having no slot for new proposed standards? How much longer will you need a slot for XD or MS? Heck who needs Smart Media anymore? Furthermore, replacing an external card reader is far easier if a pin gets bent on the CF slot or somthing.
All said I think that the Mac Mini 1.83Ghz model is a nice machine albeit I think that it definately isn't for everyone. It makes a fine basic home theather PC or basic home user. Anyone looking for a high end HTPC should just build it themselves. Anyone who edits video or does hard core gaming should be looking at a standard tower instead of low profile machines. Despite some flaws(no FW800, no eSATA, no Blu-ray, no dedicated graphics) I can see quite a few people who be bothered by my criticisms and will find this unit appealing.


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Here are some rules I've learned about how to be a good road user.
I thought writing "You know how to drive a stick shift" was explicit enough while describing my ideal mate for my online dating profile, but I was really, really wrong.
When you live in a tourist trap, the summer traffic is something is pretty much guaranteed to make you throttle the bulk of humanity, even if you're the coolest of cucumbers.
Before I got this license, I tried to board airplanes with stuff like, a Polaroid of me and Mr. T. THE TSA CERTAINLY DID NOT PITY THIS PARTICULAR FOOL.
owning a home
"So what's new with you?" you ask. NOTHING. Actually nothing.
I flipped in the air and almost died. More importantly, I came scarily close to hitting people, too.
My dad was biking along a busy stretch of road about 10 minutes from our house when he was hit by a guy in a van who had momentarily fallen asleep at the wheel. He died that day.
I'm so unclear about the rules with cars -- insurance, claims, laws, speed limits, registration, VIN numbers, tire pressure -- that you could run over my little two-door car with your Monster Truck and then tell me it was my fault, and I would probably believe you and apologize for the inconvenience.
car accident
"I kept thinking you were going to turn any second now," my father said later, "but then you didn't, and it was too late for me to grab the wheel."
car drama
Volkswagen's "Drive=Love" campaign is quite well known, and it's a well-deserved slogan. I know many people who have shared the experience of getting into a Volkswagen for the first time and absolutely loving it.
My plan is to head down to the recession-friendly but not shady "learn to drive" storefront shop in a gentrifying neighborhood and man the wheel like a woman.


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Dining Style:
Fine Dining
(202) 466-8811
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm; Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm (Business casual attire until 5pm. Jacket required for dinner.)
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American, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef:
Santiago Cisneros
Dress Code:
Jacket Required
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Private Party Facilities:
Semi-private room for parties up to 20.
Private Party Contact:
James MacLeod (202) 466-8811
Live Jazz - piano and bass.
Special Events & Promotions:
1/2 price bottles of wine from our Wine Spectator award winning list Monday thru Friday with the purchase of entrees for dinner until August 10th.
Getting there
Cross Street:
20th Street
Public Transit:
Foggy Bottom or Farragut West Metro Station
Parking Details:
Complimentary Valet Parking after 5:00pm
A word from The Prime Rib
Consistently Zagat's #1 Rated Steakhouse in DC. The Prime Rib features USDA Prime Dry Aged NY Strip Steaks&USDA Filet Mignon. One of DC's best kept secrets is their award winning seafood, such as Jumbo Lump Crabcakes and Imperial Crab. Casual dress at lunch, jackets after 5:00 pm , complimentary
valet parking, live piano music nightly.
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Diner Reviews
Wonderful food and good
atmosphere, but marred by inattentive service."
Dined on 3/8/2014
I love this restaurant....very
elegant interior, great food, wine and perfect service. + live piano music. Its pretty expensive place but we had a really great time there."
Dined on 3/6/2014
This is the second time I have
eaten at Prime Rib -- simply exceptional."
Dined on 3/4/2014
Dined at the Prime Rib in
celebration of my 60th Birthday and why I waited so long, I'll never know! The food was wonderful and expertly prepared. The service was flawless and the ambience was perfect. I have eaten at steakhouses from coast to coast and this one will be on my list forever. May be tough to get a reservation, but keep trying-it is worth the wait. Kudos to the piano and bass player as well."
Dined on 3/1/2014
I took my wife here for our second
anniversary. It was without a doubt the best food we have tasted. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Very pricy, but well worth the price."
Dined on 2/25/2014
This is the best restaurant in
Washington. Period."
Dined on 2/22/2014
Th food was very, very good -- we
all chose seafood, crabcakes and salmon, instead of prime rib as name indicates. Service was also very good. And they had a good piano player with good music. So all in all, it was a very nice and enjoyable time."
Dined on 2/19/2014
I didn't realize when I ordered
the Prime Rib, they would give me like 3 pounds of meat! It was so delicious! Yes, I can't finish anything, so I boxed it. The serving portions were ridiculously large and the experience at Prime Rib was awesome."
Dined on 2/12/2014
They just don't make restaurants
like this anymore. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the farm to table organic meme with the 20 something bearded chef with a knit cap on, as much as the next guy. But every once in a while, you need to go out to dinner like your old man used to go out to dinner. Black and white decor, nothing too fancy, a high ball in hand, a piano playing, and a steak. I felt like Dean Martin. The service was top shelf, and the meal was great. I also had a cup of the lobster bisque which was spot on. I ordered my strip medium since a lot of steak houses under cook it a bit, but this was an exact medium with slight pink. It was great, but with that quality of meat, next time I'm going medium rare."
Dined on 2/11/2014
This past weekend I hosted 10
people for a special birthday dinner for my wife on Saturday night. The entire staff bent over backwards to make sure that she had an exceptional dining experience and the food was perfectly prepared and presented! We will be back soon!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
We went to celebrate her birthday
and The Prime Rib did not disappoint. The piano and bass player always enhance the dining experience here. It is easy to see why Zagat reviewers rate this fine dining establishment as tied for third best in the DC area."
Dined on 2/8/2014
We went for our anniversary and
this place lived up to it's rating as the #1 steak restaurant in DC! We had such amazing service and the staff was very attentive and acknowledged our 'special night' several times. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/7/2014
Great music, great food, wonderful
atmosphere and service. A real throwback to supper clubs with live music and a romantic,sophisticated vibe. Everyone was delightful. I've been many times and it continues to be my favorite place."
Dined on 2/7/2014
Went for lunch. Service and Food
was good. Look forward to going again."
Dined on 2/6/2014
When you go, be sure to ask for
Harvey as your waiter. He made the entire night worthwhile with excellent service, friendly conversation, and great recommendations for everything on the menu. We were there for a birthday celebration and he made sure to help us celebrate the occasion with great drink and dessert recommendations. I was there with two other gentleman who were there for the first time. The experience was so nice that we pretty much vowed to get out there at least once a month. You need to go!"
Dined on 2/6/2014
My wife and I go to the Prime Rib
for our birthdays and always enjoy it. Great place."
Dined on 2/3/2014
My wife and I celebrated our 8 th
year. Everything was superior, especially the food and the service was outstanding. We will be back. Ben and Marva ginyard"
Dined on 1/11/2014
The atmosphere was good, however
it could use some updating in terms of fixtures! They definitely cater to a older crowd! The food was interesting! The Lobster Bisque - excellent; the stuffed lobster wIth crab -excellent; the bread- very good; the New York strip was not seasoned but with a little A1 it was ok! Excellent coffee and dessert! Pricey!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
The Prime Rib in Washington, is by
far one of the best steak houses we have ever dines in. The staff is impeccable. Friendly and attentive. And even though it had been more than a year since our previous dinner there had occurred, they remembered us, and asked us if we would like the same table! The food is awesome! I will go back again, and again! The best!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
This was my first time visiting
The Prime Rib. It was recommended by a friend at work. It was having a birthday celebration and my fiance asked me to choose a new romantic place to dine. I made this choice on my friend's recommendation. I selected the prime rib and he selected the dry aged bone-in ribeye we shared sides of sauteed spinach and baked sweet potato and capped it off with apple pie ala mode. As we ate dinner soft music from the baby grand piano played in the background. The waiter was mature, handsome and attentive. I was serenaded by the maître d in Italian (happy birthday). It was one of the most awesome birthdays ever. I would certainly visit again."
Dined on 1/30/2014
Our service, quality of food for
the cost, wine, entire experience was simply outstanding, we will definitely return..."
Dined on 1/31/2014
We really enjoyed dining at the
prime rib for my husband's birthday. We were happy and surprised to find out that all wines are 40% off until the end of the month. The meal and service were great. The opera singer was also a nice touch. Very traditional steakhouse atmosphere."
Dined on 1/24/2014
Great special occasion steakhouse.
Our waiter was a little quick to pull the trigger and picked up plates that still had food on them that we were eating. He should have asked if we were through. The piano player, Ramone, is awesome but some bearded wanna-be got the microphone and kept belting out broadway golden oldies and he was just TOO loud and overwhelming. I like a little vocal action, don't get me wrong, but I think the pianist has to find a way to control guests like that. It is a small dining room and a loud voice belting songs while you're trying to have a conversation is annoying. Also, the "Jacket Required" thing has GOT TO GO. My friend was wearing a gorgeous cashmere sweater and slacks. Give me a break."
Dined on 1/24/2014
I strongly recommend the Prime
Rib. The food, service and atmosphere are all wonderful. I have a group of friends and we frequent it often for special get togethers. The wait staff is truly superb. We love the atmosphere and find the food to be fabulous, meach and every time that we are there."
Dined on 1/23/2014
After all these years, The Prime
Rib still remains a top notch restaurant for special occasions. The wine list has everything, and when we went on a Monday night, all bottles were 40% off, which was a great deal. Absolutely love the piano player -- so talented and willing to play anything you ask for. Food is very good, service is great. Love this place!"
Dined on 1/20/2014
As always the Prime Rib (whether
DC, Baltimore, or Philly) delivers. Both the food and service are among the best anywhere. The sophisticated ambiance, reminiscent of a New York supper club is both romantic and inspirational. With the most elegant, adult bar scenes in the city, the short wait for your table is an added pleasantry. I can't wait for my next visit. My strongest recommendation for this fine establishment and great thanks to Buzz Beeler and his team of professionals."
Dined on 1/18/2014
Every amazing thing you have heard
about Prime Rib is true. From the food quality to it's impeccable service. Their lobster bisque is a gem and my steak was cooked to perfection in flavor. The chocolate mousse was one of the best I've ever had and their wine list had something for anyone who enjoys fine tasting."
Dined on 1/18/2014
Great service and ambience. A nice
night out with the fiancé overall."
Dined on 1/17/2014
Gracious and professional host.
Cares about the experience. Solicited our desires. Excellent ambiance and quality dining. Would recommend for romantic dinner. Celebrated our anniversary. Will go back at any time."
Dined on 1/11/2014
We were celebrating a friend's
birthday and the restaurant was very accommodating in servicing us. We had a great table in the back where we could talk freely and enjoy ourselves. Food and drinks were amazing"
Dined on 1/10/2014
My wife and I went to our weekly
date night at the Prime Rib. The steak was well prepared, the staff was friendly and attentive. The crowd tends to be a more mature crowd, so younger patrons might not feel as comfortable, but overall a very nice restaurant."
Dined on 1/10/2014
Now I have been to all three Prime
Rib Steakhouses. This one is my favorite! The atmosphere was exciting. Great people watching! The food and service was terrific! It was my girlfriends birthday and they gave us desserts complementary."
Dined on 12/21/2013
The ambiance, the food, the
service at Prime Rib are all stellar and have been for decades. Eating there is always a satisfying experience."
Dined on 1/6/2014
Perfect choice for family special
occasions. Service is a complement to the excellent preparation of menu selections. Highly recommend for family, friends or business."
Dined on 1/4/2014
We went to the DC Prime Rib for
our 10th Anniversary. We were treated like royalty from the moment we walked in until the moment we got in our car to go home. Outstanding steaks, great wine list."
Dined on 1/3/2014
It had been awhile since my last
visit to Prime Rib, but I was pleased to find that nothing has changed. Top notch service, top notch food, and consistently exceeds expectations. Plus, this place is a Washington institution and exudes old-school charm. We also were entertained with piano music, which was a nice note for our anniversary dinner. Highly recommend."
Dined on 12/30/2013
This is by far the best steak
house in the DC metro area. The food is impeccable as is the service & ambience."
Dined on 12/21/2013
Waiters extremely knowledgeable
and friendly, helpful and entertaining"
Dined on 12/28/2013
This was my wife and I's first
time visiting The Prime Rib in D.C. Obviously I'd heard that they had great steak, service, etc., and that they are known for being a "romantic" restaurant... Well, needless to say, I had pretty high expectations. The food was absolutely fantastic. I ordered prime rib; my wife, filet. Both arrived prepared EXACTLY as ordered. Now, upon looking at the menu, there were a couple seafood dishes that really sparked my interest... but I told myself: I'm at a steak house - order steak!" I'm really glad I did! This was probably the best steak dinner I've ever had, anywhere. If the seafood dishes were only 1/2 as good as the steak, they'd still be fantastic! The service was also excellent! HIGHLY recommend!"
Dined on 12/27/2013
Matre D that sings italian, 2
piece piano and bass players, guest singers, excellent food - what more could you ask for..."
Dined on 12/27/2013
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Yep, same here. Apologies for derailing the thread. I thought you actually made some good points, Saliph & Eriku.
I still can't get over how Solskjaer-like he is... and he looks like he might trump him, even. No mean feat :|
It's a good start... needs fixing next FIFA, though... I do feel bad about leaving him out on FIFA... and that's coming from a Berba-lover.
Nobody knew at the start of the season, he was going to be so good. FIFA 12 will definitely have ratings maybe in the higher 80's.
I was just wondering if there had been new quotes from Chicharito since the thread had two pages more since I checked in last, and it turns out to be a discussion about religion and whether one can improve his technique. Who'd have thought it, eh?
But he was 79 at the start, then they brought him down to 77 for no apparent reason! At that rate, he will be 73 and worse than Ngog in FIFA 12.
Now a question. If you are Hernandez's agent, what would be your advise to him this coming summer? Manchester United might have started him on something small(wages) so that needs to go up considerably. I hope he has a calm agent.
No idea who his agent actually is, but googling "Javier Hernandez Agent" only really comes up with reports that his agent didn't even know about this deal until it was done. So, I don't think he actually has that much influence.
I think he should be around 89. I don't know about Fifa but in PES, his shot accuracy should definitely be in the mid 90's. His shot technique should be in the low 90's and his heading ability should be in the high 80's.
I got this link from a newbie who wanted me to post this here: Pele: Manchester United's Chicharito Hernandez could be the new Lionel Messi - Goal.com
Did you just read the title and decide what the article was by yourself? Pele is not comparing Hernandez and Messi in terms of where they play or how they play.
I love that we finally have another 6 yard poacher after years without one. He's just mint. Has the football brain of a 30 year old and the body of a 20 year old. We saw on Saturday how defenders panic when he's making runs off their shoulders. Not sure whether to push up or track him, causing confussion and in process making tons of space for players in behind him, including Rooney who for the first time has a partner who let's him play his favourite position of second striker. He just adds a completely different dynamic to the team when he plays. It's a dynamic that brings out the best of several other players around him. ...and to think we got him for peanuts. Fergie still thinks he can get much better too. If he improves his hold up play, which let's face it, is one of those things can be learned (unlike being a poacher which is instinctual) he's surely become one of our greats. 14LEGEND or Third King of the Stretford End? Could take either title IMHO.
Chico has surprised me. For one so young and new to the country he has already proved himself for me. He reminds me so much of Denis Law it's scary. I have the same feeling about him as I had with Ronnie when he began. A giant star in the making. Soon to be TBPITW. Long may he continue. And keep praying boy. It's working!
He is a very good player. His off the ball movement is so crucial in creating space for others and dragging central defenders out wide. His move for the header he missed and Valencia's cross was almost telepathic. Kudos to SAF for recognizing that we needed another type of striker to change our style of play rather than spending a whole lot of money on another midfielder. Ever since he and Rooney have formed their partnership we've looked as fluid as ever in attack.
Is there a more dangerous striker around right now anyway? Next season will be a big season for him. If he can do equal or better in his second season then the sky is the limit as far as I am concerned.
At least FIFA 11 has Hernandez in the game. I own a copy of FIFA 10 and I had to create Hernandez as a player. (Accuracy and pace = 99)
He was in FIFA 09, so surprised he wasn't in FIFA 10. Think his overall rating was around 59 though...
At the start of the season he had a 79. During the season they did the squad updates and put him down 2 points to 77 Clearly unimpressed by his lacklustre first season
If referring to Pele's comments then probably refers to his goal scoring ability. He could end up being a prolific scorer both at club and International level if he continues to work on his game. He still has awkward moments such as the fluffed left footer setup by Giggs but, can only imagine that next season he will get better. It's too bad he isn't going to get a pre-season with the team and even work in the offseason to work on his strength/muscle some more so less likely to get nudged off the ball.