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Get your hands off 'county gems', says councillor (From Worcester News)
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Get your hands off 'county gems', says councillor
5:24pm Wednesday 26th March 2014 in News By Tom Edwards, Political Reporter
PLANS to flog scores of public sector buildings have been attacked by Labour politicians - who are demanding "Worcestershire is not for sale".
The county council's Labour group says it is planning to lobby against a move by seven different bodies to team up to sell properties.
As your Worcester News revealed two weeks ago, a major project is being planned which will see scores of unneeded properties belonging to councils, the police, NHS and fire service sold.
Labour claim the county council's Conservatives are trying to form a new company that it can sell off to the highest bidder.
It also says the move is too "short term" when better options could include renting out sites instead.
Councillor Richard Udall, from the group, said: "This is nothing more than a vehicle to carry off the county's crown jewels and silver to form a company that will be sold off cheaply.
"This is daylight robbery, the council-owned farms alone are worth £20m and create an income each year to the county of £300,000.
"This is one of the county's greatest assets seen as the jewel in crown and envy of other authorities.
"We have managed our estates efficiently and in a profitable way for years and the auditors over the years have only had praise for the council's stewardship.
"To cart off the assets in such a cavalier fashion is reckless and will leave the county penniless."
"We need to make it clear that Worcestershire is not for sale."
The criticism has been rejected by the Conservatives, which says having scores of empty buildings and unused assets is a waste of taxpayers' money.
The project is expected to include Worcester City Council, the NHS trust, West Mercia Police, Redditch Borough Council, the fire service and Warwickshire Police as partners.
By sharing space and selling unwanted assets, it is estimated to save the county council alone £49 million in maintenance costs over the next decade, and lead to a combined £118 million of sales.
Assets like the Guildhall, County Hall and Hindlip will be protected.
Councillor Adrian Hardman, county council leader, said: "When I first joined this council there was a strange culture of liking buildings, and trying to keep what we had, almost like some sense of civic pride.
"We estimate this will save us £49 million in revenue alone over the next 10 years and that money will have a direct impact on funding the front line.
"It's an entirely sensible thing to do."
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5:37pm Wed 26 Mar 14
skychip says...
6:58pm Wed 26 Mar 14
Hwicce says...
Sell the lot and then they can concentrate on what people want - bins collected, potholes filled etc.
1:04am Thu 27 Mar 14
DOEPUBLIC says...
10:59am Thu 27 Mar 14
stour67 says...
11:35am Thu 27 Mar 14
green49 says...
Not against buildings being sold for the right reasons so long as all the people presently in them dont all end up at County Hall - space is limited there already.
BAD NEWS skychip, the councty council have put in plans to build a bigger car park, WHY????? because and wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!DEFRA are moving to county hall,
Hardman and his mob are doing what they want yet blaming everyone else for the mess its creating, vote them out before they sell off all of our heritage.
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The University of Central Florida has until Monday to appeal the one-year football postseason bowl ban imposed on them by the NCAA. And according to an ESPN report, it appears the university will do just that.
On July 31, in response to allegations and an investigation into improper recruiting tactics, the NCAA imposed penalties on both the men's football and basketball programs. UCF has accepted their punishment in everything except football. But the risk far outweighs the reward for UCF should they fail in their appeal bid.
The Knights are currently still a member of Conference USA, with football bowl payouts ranging from $500,000 to $1.8 million to the conference champion. But the university will be joining the Big East next season and the football bowl payouts are significantly higher -- between $1.1 million and $3 million.
If the university wins, UCF would be bowl eligible this season and the next. However, should they lose their appeal, the ban would take place during the 2013 football season when they're in their new conference and the financial losses would be far greater.
The amount of time the appeals process takes is usually 110 days, according to the report. But the NCAA can make their ruling at anytime. This prospect threatens to turn C-USA's bowl situation upside down if the ruling is made this year.
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When I click the "send us an email" link it doesn't work - is there an issue or is it just my browser?
Anyway - my email was just going to be asking how long it normally takes to get in touch with people who have won things in the fantasy game. I won a stage and the overall last week but not a peep!
Thanks, C
Not sure if they give prizes for every stage and every tour. Usually just the bigger ones like the Giro/TdF and sometimes spot prizes depending on what they have kicking around road.cc towers.
I could be wrong though...
oh, we'll find something for our criterium and tour de suisse winners, don't worry
Thanks Dave! In future - maybe an automated email just to say "Congratulations you won a stage" might be a nice touch. Most of us (I assume) just play for fun, and to a certain extent bragging rights, as opposed to prizes, so the recognition for doing well would kind of round things off nicely.
the problem with automating it is we're always getting the scores wrong
Could you not automate the process at the end of a tour?
I assume prizes are usually sent out post-race and with the drugs rules (riders caught mid race have all previous points removed) there's always the chance that points could change up until the end of the last stage.
Purist prizes are limited to the Grand Tours though, right? I won the Giro but I'm not sure about the Tour de Suisse--I ended up in a tie and I don't know what the tiebreaker would be.
Purist prizes are limited to the Grand Tours though, right?


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reviews for: listing #69581 - Puerto Vallarta, Pacific Coast Condo rental
- bedrooms 2
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- type Condo
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- sleeps 5
- pets allowed no
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Best Christmas and New Year's Eve stay in PV ever
Review submitted: February 2, 2014 Date of arrival: December 20, 2013
We stayed at Gary's condo from Dec. 20th, 2013 through Jan 3rd, 2014 and had a wonderful time in PV. The location of the condo was perfect (very good bus connections and/or in walking distance) and the view was really very nice. We had never been so close to any New Year's Eve fireworks then from the balcony of Gary's condo. The two bedrooms and the large bathroom area was just perfect for three adults.
We enjoyed our time in PV and did some tours (we did most of them during our first stay in PV), but we can recommend a trip to San Sebastian, as well as a trip to Sayulita (by public bus!).
Recommended for: tourists without a car
Owners response:
We want to thank our Guests from Germany for sending in a wonderful review. This was a family of three with one adult daughter so the second bedroom came in very handy as she was able to have her own separate bedroom. And also our bathroom area is unique, 4 people can use it at one time. We are glad they had a lot of fun and that they really enjoyed the view from the balcony.
thanks again for the great view. Gary fijay
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Exelente !!!!
Review submitted: July 4, 2013 Date of arrival: May 4, 2013
I stayed in this beautiful condo, from May 4 -25, 2013. The description on there website is very accurate, or maybe even better. It was very clean, everything in the kitchen, that you would need to cook. The beds were very comfortable, and awesome that you could lay in bed, and look at the ocean, from master bedroom. Air conditioning, and everything else worked just fine. The view was just spectacular from the patio. Saw dolphins, in the morning, sail boats, and the pirate ship every night, at sun down, and also the display of fire works, close to the malicon, every night of the week.
The cheer leaders, from all across the world, were having a big competition right next door, and it was loud about four nights. But the Holiday Inn, had sent out flyers , slipt under our door, to let us know, and asking us to be patient. The resort next door, also had entertainment every night after dinner, but I loved it. I sat on our beautiful patio, and enjoyed there music. Heh, what is Mexico all about? Music, dancing, and having a good time !!!!
The owners of the condo were very accommodating, and helpful, to make sure we would be very comfortable.
The staff at the Holiday Inn are the best. My hat goes off to Hector, Gustavo, Roberto, Carlos, and all the rest. Had great service. I found the Holiday Inn very clean, and well taken care of.
The location of the condo, is perfect. Close to all the amenities. Wal-Mart, just a 30 min. walk. Soriano's, and the banks, about a 15 min walk. And for a few cents, you can take the short bus ride to Bursaries, and down town PV. A beautiful vacationing condo, for retirees, like me, families, and girl get aways. I would highly recommend this condo, to anyone, who is looking for a beautiful home, while you enjoy, all Mexico has to offer. Enjoy your stay !!!!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: We would like to thank our guests for submitting the review. We are so happy to hear that our unit was accurately represented. We are also thrilled to hear that they loved the fantastic views from the private balcony and from the master bedroom. Yes, the beds are very comportable because we had bought pillow top mattress for both beds and we are very happy to hear that they found the beds very comfortable. Since these were two ladies, the two bedrooms came in handy so each could have their own private bedroom. We are also very happy to hear that our self contained unit had everything. Thank you so much Natalie for this wonderful review.
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Review submitted: June 3, 2012 Date of arrival: July 23, 2011
Hermoso condominio, inolvidables dias que pasamos con my familia, 9 noches!!!! exelente! nosotros cocinamos bastante y disfrutamos mucho de la alberca,,, pero necesitas levantarte temprano!! para que puedas agarrar sillas en la alberca.. Para mis amigos los dueños GRACIAS y un fuerte abrazo!!!
What can i say it was wonderful, every morning i run for exercise at the Francisco Medina Blvd. and you can see al real engine of this city the Employees of the hotel gettint ready to work and the ones finish working out really happy, I choose to run in the city vs the beach beacuse you can see the real people!!! That work and live there,, The food stores across street Save money!!!Beach so nice and the Sunset espectaculars!!!! Balcony execelent... We are planning to do it again!!
F.M. Thanks!
Recommended for: families with young children
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
Very nice PV Condo
Review submitted: May 27, 2012 Date of arrival: May 10, 2012
We really liked this condo. The owners are great people. The Holiday Inn resort was a little too busy for me. The condo was immaculate and has an excellent view. It was well equipped and exactly as advertised. I would stay there again if I go back to PV.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We would like to thank our guests for the review. We are very happy to hear that they found the condo immaculate and exactly as advertised. Also we are happy to hear that they loved the spectacular view from the private balcony.
Puerto Vallarta was hosting a kids soccer tournament the same dates our guests were booked in out condo and for this reason the Holiday Inn plus surrounding hotels were all running at full capacity.
We thank our guests again for the review and are happy that they would stay with us again on their next Puerto Vallarta vacation.
thank you
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Condo was accurately represented and a good value, our issues were with the Holiday Inn Resort.
Review submitted: February 13, 2012 Date of arrival: January 22, 2012
If you want to relax at the beach under a hut, (in season) be prepared to secure your spot with towels by 4AM. If you would rather be by the pool, under one of the few umbrellas, you can secure it by 5:30 am.
This seems to be a fact of life and guests complaining were told the process of saving chairs is not allowed.
The fitness facility at the hotel was supposed to be open by 6am, there were days when it was in the dark at 6:30, and often there were no towels. I even asked in Spanish and the maid shrugged her shoulders. The facility has 2 treadmills, one stairmaster and 3 bikes. There is only a universal weight apparatus, no free weights or mat for floor work or stretching. I had to work out there until it got light, at 7:10.
The property is very well maintained, the bathrooms were always clean. The food at the breakfast buffet was excellent and the service was very good.
Most of our stay there was only one computer to use and WIFI didn't always work with your own device. There wasn't a charge to use the computer.
Recommended for: tourists without a car
Owners response:
We would like to thank Diane & Art for sending us a review. We are very happy that they agree that our condo was accurately represented and that it is a good value.
During High Season, from Dec to March there are millions of tourists who flock to beautiful Puerto Vallarta mostly from USA and Canada to escape the Long Winters. Most condos and resorts over High Season run at full capacity.
The Mexican people are friendly people who want to share their culture, music and dance. In USA & Canada most functions are held inside but since the weather is all warm in PV, most activities such as Wedding, Mexican Fiestas are held by the beach or by the pool so there may be some activity noise heard on the balcony. Functions are held for guests to showcase the Mexican music and dancing and are usually once a week only as many guests only come for a week.
Owners plan to provide WiFi in condo starting this year.
We thank Diane & Art for their reviews.
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Recently Retired Canadian Couple
Review submitted: January 17, 2012 Date of arrival: October 1, 2011
We stayed in this condo for two months (October and November) and loved it! The location is great- it is right on the beach and walking distance to the shopping malls and costco. The view from the balcony is fantastic. You can watch the dophins from the patio and the cruise ships come in. The property was very clean and I found that the ad was completely accurate.
The beds were very comfortable, the air conditioning stopped working, but was fixed immediately, the resort was very helpful even going door to door with information when there was a hurricance warning.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We would like to thank Susan & Terry for entering a "Guest Review". They stayed in out unit for 2 months. We are very happy to hear that they were very impressed with our condo. And they found the unit clean, the beds were very comfortable and the location is close to large Supermarkets, etc.
Yes, our condo is Ocean front, you do not need to walk for blocks to get to the beach. And, yes, the view from our private balcony is amazing.
Thank you again Susan & Terry.
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Condo in Holiday Inn, PV
Review submitted: December 31, 2011 Date of arrival: December 18, 2011
Our family of 4 spent 6 nights in this 2-bedrooom condo. We were very comfortable, and the space was adequate. Everything mentioned in the description was true. The night before we left the hotel celebrated an outdoor wedding by the pool. The celebrants played very loud music which disturbed our sleeping. The adjacent hotel also had obnoxious activities late into the night which was also disturbing.
Otherwise, the condo was tranquil and there was everything provided for a nice self-catering vacation. Consumables like toilet paper were not replaced by the hotel, so we had to shop for more.
We enjoyed that the beach was directly below the building, and the vicinity held many supermarkets from which to shop from. PV's convenient local bus service was frequent and reasonably priced--destinations were easy to reach.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We want to thank our clients from California for sending in this review. It is always greatly appreciated.
This was a family of 4, retired parents and their adult kids. We appreciate the fact that all information given to the clients by the owners were helpfull to the clients. Christmas time is the Highest Season. All hotels are full and many people decide to get married in a Sunny, beautiful place like PV and they choose the Holiday Inn. Due to Christmas Holidays & High Season, there may be a little more noice than normal. We would like to thank our guests for sending in their reviews.
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Great Family Vacation Condo.
Review submitted: August 14, 2011 Date of arrival: July 11, 2011
The photo in the property description is exactly the view you see from the balcony. The kitchen is small but well equipped. We cooked a lot. There are two large grocers within walking distance. Every thing was exactly as the owner stated, and he was very responsive and accommodating to all emails and requests. I highly recommend the owner and his condo.
The Holiday Inn has all the hotel amenities that you expect- large pool, beach palapas, restaurant, game room, Karaoke at night.......You can bring your own drinks and food to the beach- and the vendors on the beach sell some very yummy shrimp kebobs. It is about a 15 minute bus ride to the Malecon.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing, tourists without a car
Owners response: We want to thank our guests from Dallas, Texas. This was a family of 5. The two separate bedrooms really worked well for them. Also our bathroom area can accomodate 4 people at one time because there is a double vanity, separate shower and separate toilet. Glad you all that a wonderful time. Thank you so much for your wonderful guest comments.
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Beautiful Ocean view
Review submitted: May 9, 2011 Date of arrival: April 16, 2011
The view from this condo is breath taking! There is so much to see and do in Puerto Vallarta but we did not want to leave the resort. All the staff is very friendly and we enjoyed the all-inclusive. We especially liked the Italian restaurant at the Holiday Inn and the tour services were very reasonable. As for the condo, you can tell the suite is very well maintained and completely self contained. We found it to very cozy and comfortable and worked well for our family of 5 over 18 yrs. The pictures don't do it justice and we would definitely recommed this to others.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car
Owners response:
We would like to thank Judy for sending in a "Guest Review". This was a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children, all over 18yrs. The two bedrooms were perfect for this family. And also the bathroom area worked out well because 4 people can use this area all at once. There are two Vanities, a separate shower and a separate toilet.
Yes, the view is wonderful and we do agree that the pictures do not do it justice as you don't get to see the panoramic view in the photos.
Judy, thank you very much for a woderful review. We appreciate that you have taken the time to send in a review.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
Amazing view
Review submitted: January 11, 2011 Date of arrival: December 18, 2010
This condo is the perfect getaway! Open and spacious, lots of light, peaceful and quiet, this condo couldn't be better. Everything was just as promised. On four mornings I was able to watch the dolphins in the bay as I sat on a chair on the balcony drinking my tea. I would highly recommend this condo. Linda Harris - Zeballos, BC, Canada
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: Hi Linda, thank you very much for your "Guest Review". We are glad to hear that this was a "perfect getaway"for you. Thank you so much for recommending this condo to your friends and family
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Helpful votes: 7 / 7
Nice & Cozy condo
Review submitted: July 16, 2010 Date of arrival: June 26, 2010
The view from the 12th floor is beautiful, love sipping my coffee at the breakfast table while taking in that view. The kiddie pool was great for my 3 year old. Loved the convienece of cathing the local bus right on the stree. Th ktichen had everything you could possibly need. The bathroom was great, separate shower, toilet and double sink areas, nice for 4 women getting ready at the same time. The only thing I would change is the bedrooms have an open ceiling so there is no privacy and the noise is shared. Other than that it's an awesome place. I would definetely stay there again. We stayed theer 6/26/10 thru 7/4/10.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: This was a family of 5 staying in the condo. 2 adults and 3 kids. There is 12 inches of open space above the walls, near the ceiling. This space was intentionly left open when we renovated to allow air flow from the Air condition and the Dehumidifier into other rooms. If there are little kids in the your party, depending on how noicy they are, the noice will travel to other rooms.
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Helpful votes: 6 / 7
Review submitted: February 3, 2008 Date of arrival: February 3, 2008
Just had a minute to send you a quick note regarding our stay at the condo. In a word, it was fabulous! The amenities were excellent and our stay
could not have been better. We are looking forward to renting more in the future, and as I said before we are interested in Costa Rica. As you know Melodee and David are there in P.V. now, our trip overlapped with theirs and we all had a great time together. Talk to you more soon, and again, thank you very, very much
Su amigos, Scott and Jen
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Helpful votes: 2 / 3
Review submitted: February 2, 2008 Date of arrival: February 2, 2008
FABULOUS condo! The view is to die for! The pictures just don't do it justice - it is really nice. The bed is great (not like what we've usually stayed in). We were there for 2 weeks and spent most mornings & sunsets on the balcony. The whale watching is better then any tour could ever do! We hope to be able to rent it again in the future. Thank you for offering such wonderful accomodations!!!
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Helpful votes: 2 / 3
Review submitted: March 7, 2006 Date of arrival: March 7, 2006
Thanks for renting your little shack in Paradise to us. it is truly a Paradise. My wife and I had a wonderful time. Two weeks was not long enough, we plan to come for a month next time. We spend endless hours on the private balcony looking at birds, dolfins and the lights of Puerto Vallarta. We will be recommending your place to all our friends and family....dave & Shirley
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Review submitted: March 3, 2006 Date of arrival: March 3, 2006
Awesome View!!!!!! Perfect location for downtown shopping, touring the area and the airport. Loved being so close to the beach and enjoyed the Fiestas in the evening. Very Comportable suite, friendly staff at Holiday Inn
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Review submitted: February 7, 2006 Date of arrival: February 7, 2006
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3.8/5 rDev +1.9%
A- More or less red, but I guess one could say it borders on copper. Head was poor (frosted mug probably didn't help).
S- Aroma was really the only weak point for me. Toasted grain and a light amount of hops. Otherwise, not much.
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Served on tap at Timberlodge in a frosty mug (d'oh). Still, not much of a red lager. Had all of the hops bite of a pale ale, in my opinion (which I like better than Amber's, anyways). Color wasn't that red either. It looked, tasted, smelled, and satisfied my hops craving like a pale. I like it, though, a good concept by a bar that only had macros on tap, otherwise.
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This beer is contracted brewed for Timber Lodge Steakhouse; this sample was consumed at the West Omaha location.
Clear, bronze-coppery hue with a small off-white head, it was served at a half inch in height. The retention of the head was fair at best and there was very little subsequent lacing. The nose is pleasant with modest potency that allows notes of toasty, caramel malts and hint of hops. The bouquet is simplistic but inviting. On the palate, there is toasty malt up front that meets with a light bitterness in the middle; the finish is a combination of the two with a hint of caramel, maybe a suggestion of floral too. Clean finish, like a lager should be. It is similar to SA Boston Lager, minus the hoppiness. It is medium/medium-light in body, the carbonation seems a little forced, all in all the mouthfeel is undistinguished but tolerable. This is a decent lager, more flavorful than I expected. Why can Leinenkugel's Red be this tasty or anything else they brew for that matter! Timber Lager is plenty drinkable and a good choice if youre ever at one of the Timber Lodge locations.
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16 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
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Mihoko's 21 Grams Details
Dining Style:
Fine Dining
(212) 741-0021
Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:30pm
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Getting there
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Between FIFTH & SIXTH AVE
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F train to 23rd Street stop on SIXTH AVE
N&R train to 23rd Street stop on Broadway
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Next to the restaurant. highly encouraged as street signs change at 10pm to NO parking
A word from Mihoko's 21 Grams
Mihoko's 21 Grams takes a modern approach to Japanese cuisine harmonizing modern culinary techniques and sensibility.
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One of the most amazing places I
have dined yet in the City - if you like amazing food and ambiance - you will not be disappointed - awe"
Dined on 8/9/2014
Best dish was the nigiri set.
Omakase not worth the price. The restaurant should probably offer a-la-carte menu instead of sets. Maybe then it can attract more customers. I really like the concept, but food quality is not at the price charged. Very different level compared to 15 East or Sushi of Gari, yet the price might be more expensive. No wonder it was as quiet as a grave on a Friday night dinner time. I mean, this is NYC! even a so-so restaurant usually has no problem attracting diners during this time. I would probably go back for light drinks, as the ambience is great for lounging/gossiping, but definitely not ordering any food unless offered at a-la-carte price."
Dined on 6/27/2014
This extraordinary restaurant is
not for people who want comfort food. If you are adventurous and willing to try high end Japanese fare, by all means enjoy Mihoko's 21 Grams. Every detail has been carefully designed to provide an ambience of quiet luxury and refinement. Don't forget you wallet, however."
Dined on 6/21/2014
Went there on Memorial weekend and
besides one other table, just me & friend. Celebrating friend's birthday and this is by far the most wonderful dining experience in New York City in years. Feels like celebrity here. Even though everyone is away for holidays. Restaurant stays open for our reservation, had the whole place for ourselves. This place has all senses, atmosphere, deco, food, music, services and great pairing wines. Amazing experience and my friend loves it too. I will definitely visit it again in the future. We happened to caught glance of the owner and she is stunning lady. Down to earth and beautiful."
Dined on 5/24/2014
Mihoko's 21Grams is an amazing
restaurant GEM. I had the honor of having dinner here and a private cocktail party for my graduation. My Cocktail party was planned by the restaurant and it was the BEST with delicious food and amazing cocktails. The service was at its best and all the staff was thoughtful, considerate, and helpful throughout the entire night. The ambiance was excellent and the entire night was outstanding. The best part of the cocktail party was that the canapes were delicious, plentiful, and beautifully plated. Mihoko's 21grams is the BEST RESTAURANT IN NYC! It is amazing for dinner and private events like my cocktail party. Most important the management works with your budget unlike other fine dining restaurants."
Dined on 5/24/2014
My wife and I went in for a bit of
a celebratory meal, and that it was! Delicious food and attentive knowledgable service. We were sadly the only ones in the entire restaurant for 90% of the meal. Not sure why, but do hope for such a lovely place that they get busier! Would recommends highly. Enjoy!"
Dined on 5/16/2014
Mihoko's 21 Grams is impressive by
all means: superb dishes, wine list and professional service. You can't miss with this restaurant! We went for the ordinary $95 3 dishes menu with some doubt if it is not a bit too limited. We found out that it is very satisfying by all means. The Captain recommanded a French Shabu Shabu which proved to be very good. The COD stood out and is definitely a high point."
Dined on 4/29/2014
Great ambience; very attentive
service (without being overbearing). I got the sense the waiters cared about working there. Food's great, but portions are way too small. I ate every piece bread item offered just to supplement my meal. And an hour after getting home, I ate a bowl of Raisin Bran. Never before have I gone out to such a luxe place, and had to eat so soon after. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
Food are amazing and great quality
, but service I would say average . We order the omakase menu plus few extra portion of a la carte before the set menu . Waiters always forgot the drink order , inbetween meal forgot to offer water once we finish , Once we finish dish , waiters couldn't make a afford to pay attention on the table. Don't get why we need to pay the service change which they can't even simple provide a good services ."
Dined on 4/26/2014
I am in love with this amazing
restaurant. Everything about it ranging from the food, decor, music, and to the service is the epitome of perfection. The interior design is stunning and filled with detail. The food was delicious, like usual, and food presentation is always marvelous at Mihoko's 21Grams. I ordered the Omakasi and it was 7 courses of pure delight and indulgence. Mihoko's 21grams is very unique and indeed, it is my THE BEST AND MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT in NYC!!! "
Dined on 4/25/2014
Amazing and Exotic! The food is
creative and really one of a kind. Everything looks like its been made by an artist which you should totally be expecting. Yes it is pricey but if you're coming here, you should have expected it. Take your date or someone special and go have a quiet evening of chatting, great food, amazing service and pure romance."
Dined on 4/23/2014
Room & food are very theatrical
but don't match each other. Room is very French Marie Antoinette. And the food is very japanese. if the food matched the room better, I would recommend to friends. Price is not an object but you can't ask for charge $95 for shrimp/avocado roll as main course with tuna carpaccio to start and chocolate souffle to finish."
Dined on 3/29/2014
The Restaurant is stunning, with
pieces of art all over that are mostly collected from France. The space is stunning. The staff there were all very attentive. Our server Kevin did a wonderful job explaining what each course was, and even delighted us with some chef compliments. They have unique cocktails that were delicious, and an extensive wine list. I appreciated that they had bottles ranging from $50- over $700. The food was exquisite, the preperation, the melding of the flavors with the french touch and asian accents was perfection. Before we left, a kind man there showed us the different pieces of art that the owner had collected.This entire restaurant is one you will rave about after visiting it. Its romantic, beautiful and unique."
Dined on 3/28/2014
I love to dine, but Mihoko's 21
Grams is now #1 on my list. I do not even know where to start, everything was outstanding. The food was delicious and the service could not have been any better, in a few words: I HAD AN AMAZING NIGHT. It was my first time dining here, but I will be back for much more festivities and fun!"
Dined on 3/25/2014
Me and My wife dine here for her
birthday. She loved this place and feels that the dinner was one of the best dinner she ever had!!!! From the starter to the dessert was EXCELLENT. The wait staff,Manager and the bartender everyone was top notch. Each course was exciting and fun. It deserves its 3 star rating and can hold its head high among with others. This was such a beautiful fun evening I can't think of anything that could have made it better!"
Dined on 3/19/2014
I had the chance to travel and to
dine in a lot of top restaurants in the world. Last week i got The chance to dine at Mihoko's 21 Grams , which it is now on top of the list. One of the most romantic places i ever been, amazing food and service, A SUPERB RESTAURANT !!! I will be back !!!"
Dined on 3/15/2014
This is not a restaurant
experience but a feast for all senses. With its lavish white leather furniture, Cartier mirrors, exquisite chandeliers this magnificent place amazes you every minute. The symphony of three course dinner comes served on tailor made dishes and cutlery. There is soft classical music in the background and a slide of paintings discretely filling out a white frame. Our favorite appetizers were the Burger 21 Grams and the delicately flavored Miso soup which comes in a surprise setting. The fluffy cod and tender meat were complimented artistically with stylish sauce and colorful side dishes . Tread carefully. You have entered the magic realm of Mihoko's soul."
Dined on 3/14/2014
We went to Mihoko's 21 grams at 2
different occasions, 5 months apart and the food was consistently amazing. During the eight past years, we tried a lot of different restaurants in New York city and this is definitely one of the finest. I would not be surprised if the restaurant would eventually be a one star Michelin."
Dined on 3/14/2014
The best restaurant in this area,
I m very happy for the food and services."
Dined on 3/14/2014
Last week when I was in Spain , I
had the opportunity to have dinner in "El Celler de Can Roca" Which is number 1 best restaurant in the world. BUT AFTER DINNING IN MIHOKO'S 21 GRAMS , I HAVE TO SAY THAT NYC IS GETTING THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD IN 2014 AND THAT WILL BE MIHOKO'S 21 GRAMS. Great, great place. Food, service, Ambiance, location, everything is at its top, plus the price is so reasonable compared to the restaurants in the same level. It worth's every penny. Will go back for sure!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
This is my second time going to
Mihoko's and both experiences were AMAZING. I just wanted to have a good meal, some sushi and some tasty cocktails. This time I ordered the sushi omakase and it was DELICIOUS!!! All the dishes were outstanding, with astonishing food presentation. I am in love with the yuzi dessert, it was euphoric. I must say, when dining here you should try it. The best part of the night was when the manager had recognized me and welcomed me back with a cocktail on the house. I had the Mangue Tropicale and it was top notch. Next time I dine here, I am going to try the sake and wine pairing because I am sure it will be exquisite like every other detail of this restaurant. Definitely an NYC GEM."
Dined on 3/5/2014
Mihoko's 21 Grams has to be one of
NYC's best hidden gems ! I dinned here with my boyfriend the last night and we couldn't have had a more romantic evening. The food was INCREDIBLE and the service was FANTASTIC ! Their 3 course prix-fixe for $85 is top notch ! I'm not sure where else you can find a better deal ! I had the Beets, followed by a delicious tender Beef entree, and ended it off with a chocolate souffle. And for drinks ? I couldn't get enough of the Champagne Noir. I must of have had about 4 glasses ! Mihoko's 21 grams is definitely the place to take your special someone or a group of friends. Im already planning my next visit to Mihoko's. Special thanks to the staff for making our dinner and evening one to remember !"
Dined on 3/5/2014
AMAZING DINNER! I dined here the
other night for my best friend's birthday and it was a memorable night. The decor is exquisite, I have never seen so much detail and fine art intertwined in such an elegant manner. For my three courses, I started off with the beet salad than had the lobster for my main dish and then, chocolate souffle. The birthday girl had the sushi omakase and a special birthday dessert, she was delighted. Their winter cocktail menu was top notch and the prices were not as expensive as other fine dining restaurants. The staff was very polite, well trained, and had extensive knowledge of the menu. If you haven't dined here yet, you're missing out on the BEST DINING EXPERIENCE IN NYC I will be coming back to try the new menu"
Dined on 2/28/2014
We had an amazing time as always.
The food is divine and the service is beyond stellar. Amazing Amazing... It was great to celebrate my birthday there. Great neighborhood spot with the best food ever. Such a gorgeous atmosphere. I highly recommend. Will return for sure."
Dined on 2/22/2014
Everything was delicious, just
slightly off perfect. The seared foie gras was slightly overcooked. The duck was also slightly overcooked. But still delicious. Portions were on the small side. We definitely needed more bread to be filled. The truffle butter for the bread was a very nice touch."
Dined on 2/22/2014
The restaurant did everything it
could to ruin Valentines Day. When we arrived, the hostess was rude. After being seated, it was impossible to get a waiters attention to place a drinks order. Finally, after 20 minutes we order a cocktail, though for the next 30 minutes we don't receive one of the drinks despite multiple requests. After being seated for 50 minutes we receive the missing cocktail and the first course of our 6 course tasting menu. The tuna cigars was fishy & inedible. I asked to speak to the manager but he never came over. They sold out of sparking wine on valentines day. Finally, 30 minutes and no food later, we got our coats and left the restaurant along with four other tables who all walked out. Overpriced and terrible."
Dined on 2/14/2014
The restaurant was nicely
decorated, and hostess was very welcoming. Unfortunately, it appears management made a error of judgement in the selection of a difficult and extensive tasting menu for St Valentine's Evening. The place was woefully understaffed in both the kitchen and the wait staff. The food was excellent - however, this was delivered with long waiting periods between courses, and on one occasion in the wrong order. The wine pairing was also not delivered with the appropriate course. We experienced numerous walk-outs around us. And the night was topped off by the arrival of the NYPD after a bag was supposedly stolen during the evening. All in all a real shame. I am sure this restaurant can be amazing, but it let itself down"
Dined on 2/14/2014
The service was so bad all the
tables in the restaurant walked out in the middle of their meals."
Dined on 2/14/2014
We got the valentines menu and the
wine pairing for two. The valentines menu wasn't as good as the regular menu, but the food was still good, and the service was outstanding where the waiter would come and explain each dish and each wine until somewhere between our 3rd and 4th course where we were left waiting for 1.5 HOURS between courses. The place looked like it got a lot busier at the time so I guess maybe that had something to do with it, but at the very least someone should have came by and told us something. We were told nothing, and nobody came by to apologize (during the wait, nor after). The waiter was lucky that my gf and I were patient and enjoyed each other's company until he got it together."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Great Toro cigar, wonderful beet
salad, superb seared foie gras, and melt-in-your mouth sushi. That's the last course received. After 1 and 1/2 hours waiting for next course we couldn't take it any more. Totally inexplicable. Too bad. Restaurant is stylish and perfect for an elegant dining experience. I appreciated white tablecloth. Not sure if it was service or kitchen but we arrived at 6pm and then begging to leave at 9 pm didn't quite leave with a positive impression."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Worst dining experience of our
lives - Valentine's day ruined! We were told that the kitchen was horrendously understaffed, which is why the wait staff were unable to handle the crowd. took ~6 hours to be served chef's tasting menu. The wait staff kept losing track of courses and drink orders, which only added to the frustration. And for the night cap? My wife's coat was actually stolen from the coat check room, and we had to file a police report with groups of others that had a similar experience. It's a real shame because a few of the plates were actually top notch, but we'll never come back or recommend this place to anyone we know..."
Dined on 2/14/2014
This restaurant was one of the
highest rated restaurants on Opentable's list for great food and ambience. Based on opentable's recommendation, we chose this to go to this restaurant during our recent trip to NYC. The food was not only overrated, but laughable for its price. The wagyu beef is worse than the typical diner's steak. Service was worse than Stardust diner that we went to following morning. The waiter must had memorized his lines well, because that's all he was able to offer, nothing more, offering poor recommendations when it came to food or anything else. I would avoid this restaurant at all cost. At more than $350 for two, your money is better spent somewhere else."
Dined on 12/27/2013
I ordered 4 dishes course.
Everything was fine. but between every dishes, i waited almost 40mins to 45mins. Food took so long... Interval was terrible"
Dined on 12/25/2013
21 grams is hard to describe. From
the moment my date and I walked in, we were pampered and delighted by Mihoku's wonderful staff. One thing no rating can capture is how friendly and nice every single person was. The food was great - creative, delicious, and the timing of courses was perfect. The restaurant is beautifully designed as well. The best way I can sum this up is that my date and I were actively planning to come back before we left."
Dined on 12/14/2013
The food is delicious and
innovative. Service and atmosphere are perfect!"
Dined on 11/28/2013
We came to 21 Grams for
Thanksgiving dinner and we shall return for other celebration dinners in the future. The menu is so creative and the fusion is perfection. The flavor balance is delicate and precise. Don't miss a pre-dinner cocktail, we shared a "Vogue" which was smoky and delicious and since the staff knew we planned to share the drink it was served in two glasses. Such a lovely touch of class. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The ambiance maintains a sophisticated edge while being at once amusing and quirky. We had a really good time, never rushed. Worth the money."
Dined on 11/28/2013
It is hard to put into words - one
must simply experience how amazing this place is from A through Z"
Dined on 11/26/2013
I chose Mihoko's to celebrate my
36 birthday and it was a memorable experience; perfectly suited for my birthday. The staff was very attentive from the time we walked in to the time we walked out of the restaurant. The place is well decorated, beautiful table settings, and the food was unique. We enjoyed the delicious four course dinner, especially the amuse la bouche (chestnut cappuccino) and tasty lamb. Let's not forget the outstanding cocktails. Everyone from the staff wished me a happy birthday. Once again the staff was great; best part of our experience. The great attention to detail and impeccable service makes it one of our best dining experiences in NYC thus far. I highly recommend this restaurant and hoping to return soon!"
Dined on 11/23/2013
I decided to make a reservation
after hearing rave reviews from a friend. My date was a special one, and I was seeking somewhat of an unforgettable experience. With the design alone, Mihoko's dining room was attention grabbing from the very beginning. We were greeted by an extremely warm maitre d', whose name we found out was Carlos. Upon entering the dining room we were both taken back by walls adorned in stunning 19th century art. We felt as though we had been transported to a royal banquet. Memorable dishes: *Shrimp uni avocado ceviche roll *Octopus Cappuccino *Duck d'Automne *Sake Souffle Each dish was presented in exquisite detail. Thanks to a wonderful experience, date # 2 is booked, and I'll certainly be back."
Dined on 11/19/2013
My fiancé and I went to Mimoko's
for her birthday. The dining room is beautiful and the food is amazing. However, to me, the best part of our experience was the staff. We showed up a little late for our reservation, but they were totally understanding. There was an event that we had to be at after dinner, and the staff did all that they could to provide us with an amazing, multi-course meal and yet get us to our next destination on time. I highly recommend the restaurant for a classy, but quieter romantic evening, or small group special occasion dinner."
Dined on 11/16/2013
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As we have been telling you, the Spanish-language edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was due to be released yesterday, and there are now several news articles online about this event. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, one bookstore anticipates that between "15-to-18 thousand copies " of Book Six will be sold this weekend. The AP also reports many eagar fans turned up in cities such as Madrid, Spain.
In Madrid bookstores, the book known here as "Harry Potter y el Misterio del Principe" went on sale at 12:30 p.m. EST, accompanied by magic shows and other activities such as story-writing contests.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - City police were dispatched to the corner of Wilson Avenue and Center Street late Wednesday morning when a citizen reported seeing an S-U-V displaying a sign that read, "Medical Marijuana".
When officers arrived, they found the vehicle, and sitting nearby was Corey Mercer of Campbell. Mercer wasn't selling pot. He's collecting signatures on a petition to legalize marijuana for medical use.
He's petitioning on behalf of the Ohio Rights Group, which according to it's web site is a "non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of Ohioans to make medical, therapeutic and industrial use of the Cannabis plant and supports the growing number of individuals, organizations and industries facilitating those uses."
The group's amendment would legalize the medical, therapeutic and industrial use and regulation of marijuana.
Simon Dunkle, media relations coordinator for the Ohio Rights Group tells 21 news that the Ohio secretary of state has given them until July 3, 2014 to acquire 385,000 valid signatures in order to get the amendment on next year's November ballot. Dunkle says the group's goal is to obtain one-million signatures.
In May, State Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) introduced two pieces of legislation. One would legalize medical marijuana and another would let voters decide if they want to legalize marijuana for other uses.
Since Mercer began his petition drive on the Youngstown street corner, he says he has collected 500 signatures, and police have stopped by four times. Although Mercer says he doesn't have any personal need for medical marijuana, he says he has known people who could have benefited from it's use.
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Developmental robotics is a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to robotics that is directly inspired by the developmental principles and mechanisms observed in children's cognitive development. It builds on the idea that the robot, using a set of intrinsic developmental principles regulating the real-time interaction of its body, brain, and environment, can autonomously acquire an increasingly complex set of sensorimotor and mental capabilities.
This book offers the definitive guide to the theory and practice of disaster robotics. It can serve as an introduction for researchers and technologists, a reference for emergency managers, and a textbook in field robotics. Written by a pioneering researcher in the field who has herself participated in fifteen deployments of robots in disaster response and recovery, the book covers theory and practice, the history of the field, and specific missions.
Multiagent systems are made up of multiple interacting intelligent agents—computational entities to some degree autonomous and able to cooperate, compete, communicate, act flexibly, and exercise control over their behavior within the frame of their objectives. They are the enabling technology for a wide range of advanced applications relying on distributed and parallel processing of data, information, and knowledge relevant in domains ranging from industrial manufacturing to e-commerce to health care.
Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to follow a code of ethics, if this is even possible? Are there risks in forming emotional bonds with robots? How might society—and ethics—change with robotics? This volume is the first book to bring together prominent scholars and experts from both science and the humanities to explore these and other questions in this emerging field.
Mobile robots range from the Mars Pathfinder mission's teleoperated Sojourner to the cleaning robots in the Paris Metro. This text offers students and other interested readers an introduction to the fundamentals of mobile robotics, spanning the mechanical, motor, sensory, perceptual, and cognitive layers the field comprises. The text focuses on mobility itself, offering an overview of the mechanisms that allow a mobile robot to move through a real world environment to perform its tasks, including locomotion, sensing, localization, and motion planning.
Self-reconfigurable robots are constructed of robotic modules that can be connected in many different ways. These modules move in relationship to each other, which allows the robot as a whole to change shape. This shapeshifting makes it possible for the robots to adapt and optimize their shapes for different tasks. Thus, a self-reconfigurable robot can first assume the shape of a rolling track to cover distance quickly, then the shape of a snake to explore a narrow space, and finally the shape of a hexapod to carry an artifact back to the starting point.
Today, when computing is pervasive and deployed over a range of devices by a multiplicity of users, we need to develop computer software to interact with both the ever-increasing complexity of the technical world and the growing fluidity of social organizations. The Art of Agent-Oriented Modeling presents a new conceptual model for developing software systems that are open, intelligent, and adaptive.
New approaches to artificial intelligence spring from the idea that intelligence emerges as much from cells, bodies, and societies as it does from evolution, development, and learning. Traditionally, artificial intelligence has been concerned with reproducing the abilities of human brains; newer approaches take inspiration from a wider range of biological structures that that are capable of autonomous self-organization.
The Robotics Primer offers a broadly accessible introduction to robotics for students at pre-university and university levels, robot hobbyists, and anyone interested in this burgeoning field. The text takes the reader from the most basic concepts (including perception and movement) to the most novel and sophisticated applications and topics (humanoids, shape-shifting robots, space robotics), with an emphasis on what it takes to create autonomous intelligent robot behavior.
E-commerce increasingly provides opportunities for autonomous bidding agents: computer programs that bid in electronic markets without direct human intervention. Automated bidding strategies for an auction of a single good with a known valuation are fairly straightforward; designing strategies for simultaneous auctions with interdependent valuations is a more complex undertaking. This book presents algorithmic advances and strategy ideas within an integrated bidding agent architecture that have emerged from recent work in this fast-growing area of research in academia and industry.
Probabilistic robotics is a new and growing area in robotics, concerned with perception and control in the face of uncertainty. Building on the field of mathematical statistics, probabilistic robotics endows robots with a new level of robustness in real-world situations.This book introduces the reader to a wealth of techniques and algorithms in the field. All algorithms are based on a single overarching mathematical foundation.
Robot motion planning has become a major focus of robotics. Research findings can be applied not only to robotics but to planning routes on circuit boards, directing digital actors in computer graphics, robot-assisted surgery and medicine, and in novel areas such as drug design and protein folding. This text reflects the great advances that have taken place in the last ten years, including sensor-based planning, probabalistic planning, localization and mapping, and motion planning for dynamic and nonholonomic systems.
Autonomous robots are intelligent machines capable of performing tasks in the world by themselves, without explicit human control. Examples range from autonomous helicopters to Roomba, the robot vacuum cleaner. In this book, George Bekey offers an introduction to the science and practice of autonomous robots that can be used both in the classroom and as a reference for industry professionals.
Cynthia Breazeal here presents her vision of the sociable robot of the future, a synthetic creature and not merely a sophisticated tool. A sociable robot will be able to understand us, to communicate and interact with us, to learn from us and grow with us. It will be socially intelligent in a humanlike way. Eventually sociable robots will assist us in our daily lives, as collaborators and companions.
Evolutionary robotics is a new technique for the automatic creation of autonomous robots. Inspired by the Darwinian principle of selective reproduction of the fittest, it views robots as autonomous artificial organisms that develop their own skills in close interaction with the environment and without human intervention. Drawing heavily on biology and ethology, it uses the tools of neural networks, genetic algorithms, dynamic systems, and biomorphic engineering.
One goal of modern computer science is to engineer computer programs that can act as autonomous, rational agents; software that can independently make good decisions about what actions to perform on our behalf and execute those actions. Applications range from small programs that intelligently search the Web buying and selling goods via electronic commerce, to autonomous space probes. This book focuses on the belief-desire-intention (BDI) model of rational agents, which recognizes the primacy of beliefs, desires, and intentions in rational action.
As computers advance from isolated workstations to linked elements in complex communities of systems and people, cooperation and coordination via intelligent agents become increasingly important. Examples of such communities include the Internet, electronic commerce, health institutions, electricity networks, and digital libraries.
"Manipulation" refers to a variety of physical changes made to the world around us. Mechanics of Robotic Manipulation addresses one form of robotic manipulation, moving objects, and the various processes involved—grasping, carrying, pushing, dropping, throwing, and so on. Unlike most books on the subject, it focuses on manipulation rather than manipulators. This attention to processes rather than devices allows a more fundamental approach, leading to results that apply to a broad range of devices, not just robotic arms.
This text covers all the material needed to understand the principles behind the AI approach to robotics and to program an artificially intelligent robot for applications involving sensing, navigation, planning, and uncertainty. Robin Murphy is extremely effective at combining theoretical and practical rigor with a light narrative touch.
This is the first comprehensive introduction to multiagent systems and contemporary distributed artificial intelligence that is suitable as a textbook. The book provides detailed coverage of basic topics as well as several closely related ones.
This book looks at multiagent systems that consist of teams of autonomous agents acting in real-time, noisy, collaborative, and adversarial environments. The book makes four main contributions to the fields of machine learning and multiagent systems.
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To program an autonomous robot to act reliably in a dynamic environment is a complex task. The dynamics of the environment are unpredictable, and the robots' sensors provide noisy input. A learning autonomous robot, one that can acquire knowledge through interaction with its environment and then adapt its behavior, greatly simplifies the designer's work. A learning robot need not be given all of the details of its environment, and its sensors and actuators need not be finely tuned.
Evolutionary robotics (ER) aims to apply evolutionary computation techniques to the design of both real and simulated autonomous robots. The Horizons of Evolutionary Robotics offers an authoritative overview of this rapidly developing field, presenting state-of-the-art research by leading scholars. The result is a lively, expansive survey that will be of interest to computer scientists, robotics engineers, neuroscientists, and philosophers.
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Leslie Gitig was a mass murderer and the ringleader of a massacre who appeared in season twelve of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Leslie, a legal secretary, had an affair with a man named Calvin "Cal" Chambliss, who had a wife and a daughter. He had told Leslie that he would divorce his wife so they could be together, but that was untrue. Angered about being lied to, Leslie started stalking his family and saw that there were other people who had some personal grudge against the family. One of them was Maurice Gallows, whose son had been buying drugs from Cal. Another was John Lee, who had been stalking the family's daughter. Together with them, she made a plan to take the revenge on Cal. The three also decided to individually take the blame for all of the murders if one of them were caught to ensure that none of them went to jail.
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- Susan Chambliss (mother; bludgeoned 13 times and stabbed 24 times with a broken towel bar)
- Fiona Chambliss (daughter; shot in the temple with a 9mm Beretta; was then redressed and tucked in by John)
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