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The year is 2367, thirty two years after the Great War. Or at least what YOU thought was the Great War. The seemingly endless tide of Shivan capital ships, bombers and fighters with super advanced technology was nearly overwhelming.
As the Terran and Vasudan races finish rebuilding their decimated societies, a disturbance lurks in the not-so-far reaches of the Gamma Draconis system. Your nemesis has arrived... and they are wondering what happened to their scouting party...
The game continues on the story from Descent: FreeSpace, once again thrusting the player into the role of a pilot fighting against the mysterious aliens, the Shivans. While defending the human race and its alien Vasudan allies, the player also gets involved in putting down a rebellion of those elements of Vasudan (Hammer of Light) and Human (Neo Terran Front) forces which don't want to cooperate with one another.
Freespace 2 includes the FRED2 editor available in the installation directory of the game.
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Age requirements: ESRB Rating: EVERYONE with Animated Violence, Mild Language.
Minimum system requirements: Windows XP or Windows Vista, 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended), 256MB RAM (512 recommended), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended), monitor capable of displaying 1024x768 resolution, Mouse, Keyboard. Patched to version 1.02.
Posted on 2008-09-20 11:49:36 byGTLC:
I'd never played the game until buying it from GoG, but remembered hearing many people fondly reminiscing about it over the years. After all these years, could it possibly live up to the hype...?
Oh my god YES!
The Aliens, the explosions, the collosal starships, swarms of small fighters nipping through space lit up by glowing capital ship beam lasers and flak-cannon fire (nowread more I know where the new Battlestar Galactica got the effect from!), clusters of missile trails weaving after their prey like schools of piranha...Freespace 2 offers the most wonderfully realised and breathtaking space combat ever coded. Your fighter/bomber handles like a dream (even with a mouse!), and in no time at all you'll be defending freighters and attacking cap ships with gleeful whoops of joy. This game cannot be recommend often enough or highly enough; simply UNNMISSABLE,
PS: As a default install she looks fine, but you have the option of bringing her graphics into the 21st century using the FS_Open Modding project, which can be found at www.hard-light.net. New models, new textures, and all running beautifully at modern resolutions!
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Posted on 2008-09-08 13:14:37 byBelua:
Ah, the space simulator. Unfortunately, it's an almost forgotten genre in our time, hardly being held alive by the occasional game being released every few years, e.g. Freelancer, X3 or Darkstar One. Still, it's one of my favourite genres, and the Freespace games are probably the best representatives to ever exist - at least if you can live without trading and flying around in anread more open universe.
Freespace 2, like its predecessor, takes the more linear and action oriented approach to space simulators, which is exactly what makes it great. Sacrificing the freedom to drift aimlessly through an oversized universe makes room for something that more recent space sims often fail at: telling an interesting and exciting story during and between the missions. Speaking of missions: they are fun, they are diverse and, maybe most important of all: they make sense. Unlike some other games, it's not like "there are bad guys at point A, go shoot them". You'll find yourself patrolling sections of space, checking out unknown structures, escorting transport ships which carry prototype technology that you might be able to use at a later point in the game, defend important ships, attack strategic positions or vessels of the enemy and so on. This may not sound revolutionary, but Freespace manages to make you feel that your mission is important and to make you understand why they are.
Another important thing is the preparation phase of the missions: You not only get your briefing, but you are allowed to chose what kind of ship and weaponry you want to take - restricted to things that are available at this point in the story, of course. But unlike many other games, most of the time you can't just chose THE best ship or THE best weapon. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages: You get primary weapons which damage the hull or the shield of the enemy, for example. Or missiles that destroy only the selected sub-system (e.g. engine, weapons, communication systems) of the enemy, which is especially important in missions where you have to disable large battleships without destroying them, or where you just have to prevent them from fleeing.
The same thing is true for ships: there are fast and agile interceptors, which in turn have weaker shield or hull or don't have as many slots for weapons as the average attack fighter. Taking on a big one? Take the slow bomber with heavy shield and extra missiles. Also, you can make the same choices for the other fighters in your squad.
The list goes on, both in weaponry and ships, those are only examples. The point is, there's a certain tactical depth added to the game by this, offering different strategies for achieving your objectives.
Combine all that with perfect controls and you have what, in my opinion, makes this game (or better: this series) stand out and so fun to play. On top of that, it's one of the games that has aged rather well, visually, so you won't have to put your nostalgic glasses on to protect your eyes when you play it today. Considering that it's only $5.99, it should be illegal not to buy this game - unless you own it already.
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Posted on 2008-09-10 09:33:41 byVoa:
Freespace 2. Leaving behind the legacy of the claustraphobic Descent series which inspired it, this game leaves you really in the agoraphobia wastes of space, with floating jetsam, flotsam, and pulsing ion clouds. It also rears it head back with a good few years of control fine tuning and brilliant game mechanics already under its rather sizeable belt.
The campaign mode is epiclyread more long and more than enough to keep someone happy for a ages at a time (not to mention numerous fan-made campaigns; shorter but oh-so-good), the missions are difficult in places, but it's a rewarding difficulty; sure, you'll fail the bombing runs about five times near the end of the game, but that one time you get it right, you'll see a three kilometer flagship go up in billions of amazingly rendered particles of debris and smoke (And for a pre-2000 game, the graphics looks astonishingly tasty). And the scaling is awesome too; the three kilometer long flagships really ARE that huge. I could recount tales of weaving through a flagship's flak fire, beam turrent blasts and sizeable missile armaments, all in the pursuit of a single fighter craft, in a desperate dogfight, but it's really something that one has to experience for themselves.
As I mentioned in the title, this games yearns for a joystick's control; for the most part, everything that can be done by the keyboard (weapon swapping, shield dispersment, and counter measure launching) is all easy to do and easily becomes second nature very quickly. With a mouse, the game is playable, but to truely play the game, a joystick with as many buttons as you can manage will make the experience that much more enjoyable. It's one thing to push the after button on the keyboard and shift the mouse upwards; it's another entirely to hit the trusters on you stick and slam it backwars in a desperate attempt to dodge the screaming missiles behind you.
The range of ships for most of the missions might irk some (usually only 2 or 3 are available) but this is explained by the story; usually you won't be able to access the highest level weaponry, simply because it isn't there, and there's no way it could get there. As payment for this, there is an amazing amount of weapons and ships available throughout the game, and paying attention to the breifing and selecting the right weapons will make all the difference. Taking that extra load of fire-and-forget mass warheads might make it easier to deal with the fighters, but taking along a "spotter" for your captial class ship will make the mission overall a lot easier...and more fun (there is NOTHING quite like telling a cannon three times the size of your ship to blast an enemy warship to tiny bits of space fluff, in my opinion).
To close, this is an amazing game; before playing this, I never was all that into flight-simulators, or even flight combat games. After playing this, I feel in love with it. This is a game you need to own, especially at this price. If you haven't already done so, scroll back up there and hit buy. Do it. This is a classic game that does almost everything right, and deserves to be played.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The three pit pull dogs that attacked and killed a four-year-old girl in her Bloomington home have been put to sleep.
A spokeswoman for the the McLean County Health Department, Kera Bressette, says the dogs were euthanized humanely on Wednesday.
The girl's family relinquished ownership to Animal Control, which determined the dogs could not be put back in the public.
Four-year-old Kara Hartrich was attacked by the three dogs in her home two weeks ago.
She died on January 17 of injuries to her head, neck and arms.

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From the color of the decor to the design of the driver's seat, we've paid attention to every detail. A Fleetwood RV welcomes you from the moment you enter. We build our motor homes for comfort and convenience so you're always ready to sit back, relax and put your feet up (unless you're driving, that is). Every Fleetwood RV has a motor. But it's the special touches that make it a home.
- 120V/12V AC/DC Converter
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Traveling with my spouse and adult brother, we had our online boarding passes and got to the terminal with no problems. Embarkation took about 15 minutes at 1pm, so all was well. When we got to our staterooms, first problem- rooms were made up with twins not queens. Then called for dinner reservations for our "as you wish" dining and learned we had been assigned 8pm fixed seating. So now I'm wondering why I bothered to use the online system to register preferences?!
Went to lido for food - wow what a zoo! I understand the need to contain disease, but they needed twice the number of servers or needed to get them to move a little faster. This was followed by an exceedingly disorganized lifeboat briefing. Not a good start.
After that first days things picked . Our 8pm dinner time arrived and we were seated at "our" table, which was a 4top with just the 3 of us. Perfect. The waiters were great and food delicious, we decided maybe 8pm fixed seating would work for us after all. Returned to stateroom and found bed reconfigured to queen. All is now well.
Good stuff : room service. Always prompt, no errors. Dining room staff - attentive, accommodating, remembered my drink order every night, 5star. Cabin stewards - excellent as always. Food - very good for the most part.
Not so good: smoking is allowed on private verandahs - upwind of us the occupants smoked constantly. As a result we hardly ever used our verandah. Don't pay extra for a verandah if you're sensitive to smoke. Some cabin appointments were tired - refrigerator barely closed and leaked, wood furniture scuffed, lanai upholstery sun faded.
Ports of call were the reason we chose this cruise and did not disappoint. Key west a cool, funky place, Roatan is an island we will return to for more water sports. Guatamala really interesting culturally and beautiful scenery on the rio dulce tour. Costa maya allowed great access to Mayan ruins.


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APEX — The dirt has barely settled on ATI Industrial Automation's last expansion, and the robotics-parts maker is preparing to double the size of its campus and workforce.
Apex-based ATI is expected to add up to 200 jobs over the next five years, bringing its number of employees to 400.
On Friday, the company broke ground for the first phase of new buildings at its Goodworth Drive campus before a crowd of employees, elected officials and economic development promoters.
It's the second groundbreaking in two years, and a sign of the company's continued growth. In 2011, ATI added 20,000 square feet of space and 50 jobs.
"Seems like only yesterday we were here for your last expansion," said Apex Mayor Keith Weatherly. "I look forward to your next one."
Weatherly credited companies such as ATI for helping to get Apex in the top 10 of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America list this year.
To make room for more engineers, sales staff and manufacturing employees, the company is adding 70,000 square feet over two phases, for a total of 129,000 square feet.
Construction of the first phase is expected to be completed before the middle of next year, said Robert Little, chief executive of ATI.
The second phase will take three to five years to complete, he said.
Little said the company's growth has been in part because of the diversity of customer applications both nationally and internationally. ATI products are used in robotics, aerospace, biomedical, electronics and government industries.
"Over 40 percent of our sales are exported to world markets. We expect that to increase," Little said in a statement.
During the economic downturn, the aerospace and medical industries remained steady business for the parts makers. And the automotive industry recovered by 2009, Little said.
Anna Lea Moore with the N.C. Department of Commerce said ATI's expansion shows that manufacturing is not dead.
"It doesn't look like traditional manufacturing," she said. "It it different, and it gives people the opportunity to stay in North Carolina and make a sustainable wage."
The average ATI salary company-wide is about $55,000, and engineers make an industry average of about $85,000, Little said.
ATI was formed in 1989 out of a small office in Garner with a handful of employees. The company is headquartered in Apex but has other offices in Michigan, China and Brazil.
The company's products can be found at NASA, Ford, Honda and Johns Hopkins University. ATI's bestselling product is a robotic tool changer.
"Global pressure for ever-increasing manufacturing productivity continues to drive demand for our products. This expansion will carry us well into the future, enabling us to further reduce lead times while providing a superior level of quality," company board Chairman Keith Morris said in a statement.
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There are a lot of familiar faces on the course Monday for Masters practice rounds, including the 1987 Masters Champion, Larry Mize.
The Augusta native won the tournament 26 years ago in dramatic fashion. The chip on the second hole of sudden death to oust Greg Norman punched his ticket for a lifetime invitation to the Masters.
Mize now competes on the PGA Senior Tour, but says it's always special returning to Magnolia Lane and the Masters.
"It's always special and it never gets old I get excited every time just thinking about coming here and coming back here I'm like a kid in the candy store every time," said Mize.
Like the other players, Mize is tuning up and he says he hopes to be playing well by the start of the tournament on Thursday.
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I research everything in advance and greatly enjoy both cruise critic and trip advisor. I feel I owe it back to the online community to write reviews of our trips. I try to be as detailed as I can. Feel free to ask any questions.
Outbound flights
Left from Nashville to Washington DC then onto New York's Kennedy airport for our transatlantic flight to Barcelona. We discovered shortly before leaving Nashville that our transatlantic flight was delayed by 90 minutes. This made a long travel day even longer. Five hours to kill at JFK. Can they really charge 5.00 for a deck of cards?
We took the Aerobus from the airport to Placa de Catalunya and walked the short one block to our apartment rented through Lovingbarcelona.com. We called the greeter prior to leaving the airport and when we arrived at the apartment it was still being cleaned from the prior guests. This was about 11 am and check in was not until 3 pm but they were kind enough to allow us to hang out and rest from the flight while they cleaned. I will say that I was worried about the rental apartment because you can never tell from photos as they can be very old. The photos were adequate representations of the apartment condition and we were very pleased with the overall experience. It was a great price and great location for the five of us. Three bedrooms, living room, kitchen , etc on the fourth floor. Wifi, DVD player, everything we needed for our three day stay. About 450 Euros.
After resting for a while, we walked through the Barri Gotic and had our first dinner in Spain at Taller de Tapas. Very good food, but kind of pricy at about 80 euros for dinner.
On our second day, we woke up two hours late but caught the metro from Placa de Catalunya to Placa de Espanya. (bought the Trans Montserrat tickets the day prior at the tourist information center). From there we caught the hourly FGN train to Montserrat where we took the Aeri car to the mountaintop. This was an amazing experience with incredible views. The train ride to Montserrat was about an hour and the Aeri car about five minutes. We walked around, had lunch in the cafeteria (which was quite reasonable in price) explored the Basilica and then took the funicular to another mountaintop with even better views. This was all included in our ticket price. Including travel, we spent about seven hours on this excursion and it was well worth it. After arriving back in BCN we walked around and did some shopping. Had dinner at Pans & Company, a local fast food chain that serves baguette sandwiches. This was an inexpensive meal.
On our third day, the kids wanted to go to a beach, so we walked from Catalunya to the beach adjacent to Barceloneta. A long walk but very enjoyable down Las Ramblas. The water was rough but the kids enjoyed playing in the surf and giggled at occasional boobies walking by. Their first experience with a topless beach. After ninety mins or so we walked bAck up Las Ramblas, had lunch at a small cafe, then caught the #24 bus hoping to go to Parc Guell. We ended on on the wrong direction and soon came to the termination of the route. The driver made us pay another fare to go back the other way (on the same bus). This added about forty mins to our trill, but we eventually made it to Parc Guell where we walked around and looked at the Gaudi architecture for about an hour. From there we walked about 800 meters downhill to the Lisseps metro stop and caught the metro back to the apartment. Thanks to the good advice in taking the bus to Parc Guell, we saved a horrendous walk uphill.
The following morning we said goodbye to our apartment and walked from Placa Catalunya to the bottom of Las Ramblas where we caught the cruise ship shuttle for two euros per person. Not a bad walk normally, but it was raining and we were loaded down with luggage, sodas and wine purchased at Cortes Ingles for the cruise. In hindsight, a couple of taxis would had bend better. But hey, we saved about sixty euros.
We arrived at the port, checked in through the suite checkin line and we were escorted to a waiting room where we were introduced to the concierge Monica and our butler Arnie. This was our first suite experience, and I must say, it is amazing how different you are treated being a suite passenger. We were escorted to the room by Arnie
Category AB Penthouse
This is an amazing room, especially for a family of five. 450 something square feet, two bedrooms, one with a large bed for two, and the other with a double and an upper bunk. The kids bedroom was complete with closet space, television, bathroom, shower, etc. There was a living room with large couch, large flat panel tv, DVD player, a dining area with a bar, Lavazza expresso machine, refrigerator. The master suite had an amazing bathroom with a full size tub overlooking the ocean, a separate shower, also overlooking the ocean. The shower had all of the different sprayers and nozzles to wash all those body parts. Full vanity with double sink and Elemis toiletries. After experiencing this suite, I am not sure we can ever return to a regular stateroom.
Cagneys Restaurant for suite breakfasts and lunches.
In my opinion, this is probably the greatest suite perk available. We tried to take advantage every chance we could. He steak (filet mignon) and eggs for breakfast was the best. Lunch was equally wonderful.
Monte Carlo
We arrived in Monaco about thirty mins late due to rough seas. In all our years of cruising, this was by far the roughest seas ever. Tropical storm force seas and winds. Many passengers and even crew getting sick. They even had concerns that we would not be able to dock. We were among the first off the ship and we had pre arranged a private tour with Sylvie DiCristo who met us promptly at the Stars and Bars restaurant. We shared the tour with three others we met on CC to save costs. The weather greatly Improved throughout the day, but was still windy and chilly. We toured many off the beaten paths areas of the French Riviera including Eze, Cannes and Nice. Sylvie took us to a Creparie in Eze for lunch. I didn't have the heart to tell her, but it was simply mediocre and way over priced. Come on...over sixty euros for four crepes and five drinks??? We had a wonderful time with Sylvie and all in our party agreed it was as if a close friend or family member was showing you around their town. This was a bit on the expensive side bit worth it in my opinion especially since we have never been to this area. Sylvie has us back to this ship about ninety minutes before departure.
Livorno (Pisa and Florence)
We had pre arranged all of our Italian port tours through Rome in Limo and found tour mates through cruise critic. We were given a fifty euro discount in each port since we booked all three ports with them. Our driver Giovanni (who introduced himself as John ) was waiting for us when we disembarked. He was well presented as was his eight passenger Mercedes van. He also used a mic so those in the back seats could hear well. His English was very good and he was very personable. Honestly after reading the reviews, I was expecting so much more. He dropped us off in the Square in Pisa and gave us thirty mins to look around. He didn't explain anything about the area or much about what building was what. Nor did he offer to get tickets to climb the tower or anything else that I've read about in the reviews. This was a bit disappointing. After Pisa we drove to a small olive oil plant and gift shop and then on to Florence. Again, he dropped us off in a square with little explanation. He tried to take us to a restaurant in one of the main tourist squares, but as we were entering, I noticed that the prices were 14 euros a plate and a couple of us asked if we could eat in a non tourist area. John agreed and took us to a nearby restaurant that was much more reasonably priced at 8 euros a plate. John just dropped us off and didn't spend much time explaining the Italian menu. Luckily the waiter was able to explain most things even though he had difficulty. Our guide didn't stick around. From lunch we went to the main plaza in the Duomo area and again John just dropped us off leaving us an hour to explore on our own. As I am writing this we have just completed our third day, and maybe I was just expecting too much from Rome in Limo. The next two days will be the true test as we experience Rome and Naples with other Rome in Limo guides.
It was still a very nice day in Italy. The weather was perfect!
Civitivecchia (Rome)
After a wonderful breakfast at Cagneys we headed out to meet our Rome in Limo tour guide. He was waiting with a sign just off the gang way. Mauro was an older gentleman and we greatly enjoyed our day with him. I am amazed on how much know knowledge of the Roman Empire he has. He zigged and zagged throughout the backstreets of Rome avoiding as much traffic as he could. We opted for the Ancient Rome tour skipping a tour of the Vatican. No one in our group was catholic so we did not want to spend much time there. (our tour did take us to Vatican city and we were able to spend some time in St. Peters square. By the way, the trip from the ship to Rome was about one hour fifteen minutes. We got to see all of the ancient sites Inc,using the catacombs, (5 euros pp), and the coliseum (12 euros pp). The guide was able to buy the tickets for us, and we skipped the massive entrance lines walking right in. Not sure of the name of the restaurant we were taken to, but I know it was right off of Vatican City and it translated to "the Popes restaurant". Mauro ordered for us and from what I understand the price was a single pp price and Included wine, many appetizers, two different pizzas and two different pastas. Topped off with the traditional lemoncello. A little bit of sticker shock when the bill came because we really had no idea. The price was 22 euros per person or 110 for our family Including kids. Yes, the kids were served wine AND lemoncello. When in Rome... (you know the rest). It was a fantastic meal and we were able to experience many traditional roman dishes. Surely our most expensive meal so far though. The weather today was absolutely wonderful. Cool, but not cool enough for a sweater. As I sit here on the balcony writing this review it looks as if a storm is headed in. By the way, there are eleven cruise ships docked here today. I understand from the butler that this is a lot even for this port.
I am amazed in the driving ability of our driver Mauro. I cannot imagine even attempting to navigate the streets of Rome as an American driver. Pedestrians everywhere. I guess the custom is that if they don't get out of the way, you just bump them and they will move as we saw Mauro do once. Can you imagine that in the US? You'd have three ambulances and three lawyers there handing our business cards.. Mauro says Naples is even worse....
I guess I didn't mention it earlier, but there was a lot chatter on the boards about pickpockets, both in Barcelona and Rome. While I did see some people I thought may be up to something, we didn't have any problems at all. I carried a pac safe metrosafe bag on my belt as well as a money belt. Also carried a pacsafe backpack in barcelona. I consider myself pretty vigilant and we had no problems. I am sure the problem exists, but I wouldn't stress over it or let it ruin your trip. Just be aware of your surroundings, especially when using an ATM. I did notice a lot of police presence just about everywhere we went including even a police dog on the metro in Barcelona
On board the Jade
Having the Penthouse Suite has caused us to spend a lot of time in our suite. We are in day four of the cruise and we have yet to Attend any of the entertainment so I cannot comment on that. So far we have had dinner served in the suite once from the MDR. We also had dinner at the Asian fusion restaurant. I had loads of sushi which was fantastic, and my wife had the spicy lamb, also one of her favorites there. Last night after, after a big lunch we opted for tapas at the tapas bar. Also very good and free with the price of a couple of drinks. We have gotten snacks from The garden cafe a couple of times and it also was fine. No complaints at all regarding the food so far. (my reviews are often pretty critical of the food as this is one our favorites parts of cruise vacations). So, safe to say, the food on board has been very good.
Another thing I will mention is the overall attitude of the crew. All we have encountered have been extremely friendly making every attempt to learn our names. I haven't noticed this on previous cruises, so I am guessing this has something to do with being in a suite.
One thing I should probably mention is that for on board purchases, there is an 8% Spanish tax on all food purchases and restaurant cover charges. All other purchases from the shops, etc have a 17% tax added. The cruise line has nothing to do with this. I am told that when the Jades itinerary changes in a couple weeks, this tax will go away. Something to do with visiting a non EU country during the cruise.
Naples (Pompei, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Positano)
We docked very early in Naples at 7am, so we had breakfast delivered to our suite at 615am. It was a little rainy when we first disembarked, but quickly cleared up into another beautiful day. We had to walk a little bit to meet our guide Tony. Again, Rome in limo didn't disappoint. Tony was very personable and thoughtful. He had us well stocked with water, some Italian snacks and some post card books. He was the only one of our three guides to supply us with any water or snacks in fact, when The day was done, he gave each party a bottle of lemoncello as a gift. This was very thoughtful and so appreciated.
To start off our day we headed to the ruins of Pompei. We got there a few mins before it opened. We opted to tour own our own as a private guide was an additional 100€ above the 11€ entrance fee. They also rent audio guides to use as well. I saw one woman who apparently downloaded a guide on her iPod and was using that. That is a brilliant idea I wish I had looked into. Anyway, this site was fantastic and all of us including the kids enjoyed it. I am amazed on just how large and well preserved the site is. You can really get lost in the ancient streets. We spent two hours wandering along a route recommended by the guide.
After Pompei, we headed for Sorrento (where our guide Tony was from). We stopped a couple of times for photos. Just like being in a post card. Truly amazing to see arriving in Sorrento, Tony dropped us off and allowed us one hour to walk around before meeting at a pizzeria restaurant he recommended and made reservations for us. The cost of lunch this time for the five of us (four pizzas and a salad with bottled water, bread and lemocello) was 48€.
After lunch we headed for the Amalfi Coast (about twenty mins) and to Positano. Again, more stops for photos and some fruit along the way. Once in Positano, Tony dropped us off as close as he could to the beach and allowed us about thirty mins to walk around. The drive back to Naples took abider seventy minutes or so. Everyone was exhausted fro the day of exploring. This was a wonderful day and a great job by Tony and Romeinlimo. My wife enjoyed Rome the best. My vote is for this day. Incidentally, we didn't spend any time in or around Naples. Our guide highly recommended against it. He said the crime in the city and around the harbor has gotten very bad. We took his advice and passed on walking around the port area when we were dropped off.
All in all our experience with Romeinlimo was wonderful. Pricey yes, but worth it I suppose, especially being our first trip. All three drivers were very informative. Of course different personalities, but all good nonetheless.
It was a nice break having a day at sea before out last port. We needed rest. We had lunch in Cagneys and dinner in LeBistro. The food was terrific in both venues. Speaking of food, we also ate in the MDR and the food there was also good. So far, everywhere we ate the food was above par co paring to other NCL ships. The appetizers delivered to the cabin each day were not so good.. With the exception of the chocolate covered strawberries most selections were dry. Overall, we are very satisfied with the food on the Jade. You can always order something you don't care for, but they will gladly return it for another selection. Tonight we will try the Tex Mex restaurant as the coupon fro. Lebistro covers one cover charge.
Entertainment on board.
It is unusual for us, but we didn't experience much of the entertainment on this cruise. In fact, couldn't even tell you about the cruise director. I know her name is Jill, but that is all I can say about her. My wife watched the Spanish dance team a couple of nights ago and commented that they were excellent. I will say this however, the main production show titled "the Elements" is NOT to be missed. We've been on alot of cruises, and this show is probably one of the best, if not THE best we have experienced. Be sure to get there early and get a seat close to the front center. Absolutely fantastic! We didn't take oart in the bingo or other of these types of things. Nor did we set foot in the spa or gym this time around. Sorry, can't comment on those things this time .
Palma de Mallorca
The ship arrives very early and we were among the first off at about 7 am. We walked the decent distance to get out of the port area. We took the local bus and did not opt for the NCL shuttle which was ten dollars per person. You can walk right out of the main doors and there is a city bus stop. 1,25€ pp for the ride to placa Espanya where we caught he 8am train to Soller. This was a great experience. The train takes you first throughout the flat lands then up into the mountains and through many tunnels. Some incredible views. The train was empty and we had a carriage all to ourselves. The journey takes about an hour. In my opinion, o e of the highlights of the trip. Once arriving in Soller, we walked through the very quaint village and this was what I believe to be a true feel of a Spanish village without any tourists or tourist traps. There were so e street vendors selling everything to clothing, handbags, fruits and vegetables and local artwork. After an hour or so, we took the tram to port de Soller which was about a fifteen minute trip. Also, very picturesque. We got off at the seaside and walked along the port for a while. After exploring, we caught the TIB number 211 bus back to Palma. This was about a forty minute return trip which costs only 2,90€ pp. After returning to Palma we walked around for another hour or so before re boarding the Jade for our journey back to Barcelona.
We are told that you can begin self debarkation as early as 5:15 am, so I am thinking we should be fine for our 10am flight home. We plan on getting off by 6 and hoping our pre arranged transfer is waiting for us.. If not, I don't plan to wait around for them, and we will just take a taxi or two if necessary.
Return flights
We self disembarked and walked off about 6am. Our pre arranged transfer through A2B Transfers did t show and we waited until 6:35. We ended up taking two taxis (because the wouldn't accommodate the five of us in a taxi van, four is the limit). We were at the airport In twenty minutes and through the long check in line at Iberia by 730. Needless to say we had plenty of time to make our 10 am flight. In fact, Iberia put us on a 930 flight to allow more time in Madrid to make the connection. Our flight from Madrid to Dallas left a few mins late because an elderly woman refused to move from her exit row seat, but made up the time in the air. It was a very long travel day, but made it home around midnight. All in all about 25 hours of travel.
In closing, the only real surprise is just how expensive everything is all through the ports we visited More so than i really expected We had a wonderful time though. Truly an amazing experience. Hats off to the officers and crew of the Jade. Once again, NCL didn't disappoint Already looking forward to our cruise on the Pearl in the Spring
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In this week's column, we tackle a reader's question on Halloween Trick or Treating.
This will be the first year that we will be taking our daughter out trick-or-treating (in Woburn), and I wanted to know if you could tell me if Woburn would re-schedule trick-or-treating due to inclement weather? I was also wondering if Woburn had set hours for trick-or treating.
Well, we checked in with both Woburn Police Chief Robert Ferullo and Mayor Scott Galvin. Both had the same, simple answer:
Trick or treating for kids is Oct. 31. And if it rains? It rains. Same for snow! So get ready for whatever Mother Nature might hit us with, trick or treating will be held no matter what on Wednesday.
As for a set, scheduled time, there is none in Woburn. However, many parents like to go early while it's still light out.
If you'd rather stay indoors, the Woburn Mall is offering Trick or Treating from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Food 101
- Address:
4969 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342Neighborhood:
Sandy Springs
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Food 101
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://food101atlanta.com/
- Phone: 4044979700
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm- 10:00pm; Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00p
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Organic, American
- Executive Chef: Justin Keith
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
A word from Food 101
Serving hearty food with rural roots & an urban polish, Food 101 caters to those seeking a dining experience reminiscent of days gone by. Created by talented chef Justin Keith, the menu features proven classics with an inventive twist. This neighborhood Atlanta eatery exudes comfort not only through its food, but also through its relaxed atmosphere.Continued
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Food 101 reviews from OpenTable diners
117 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.1
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (66)fit for foodies (50)great for lunch (36)great for brunch (32)special occasion (32)good for groups (31)great for outdoor dining (24)romantic (20)kid-friendly (20)vibrant bar scene (17)notable wine list (12)hot spot (9)late-night find (5)scenic view (2)Show More
- fantastic restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/31/2014We loved Food 101 and will definitely be back. The music was also great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- lunch, brunch, dinner are all gratLynneVIPDined on 8/21/2014Interesting menu at reasonable prices. The back room is quiet enough for conversation but the main room is usually noisy ("atmospheric" if you are young!)Special Features:
- Fantastic foodNycscorDined on 8/17/2014Great food both for lunch and Sunday brunch. Would love to see a buffet on Sunday though.Special Features:
- Good as alwaysDine30319Dined on 8/11/2014Food 101 provides a very extensive lunch menu which is much above the average lunch spot in the area. Food is well presented and wait staff is attentive. Restaurant also has a nice outdoor dining section. The smoked trout salad was good and my dinner partner's Cuban was also very nice.Special Features:
- Fantastic spot for group dinnerJmixhDined on 8/5/2014My office team had a great experience dining at Food 101. We had a group of 19 and the table was ready when we arrived. Our server, Emma introduced herself when I arrived. Our experience kicked off at the bar with great service and good drinks. Our table was in the back private room. We ordered off the menu and everything arrived promptly. We all really loved our food and many commented that they would come back. I only noted that the noise level was energetic because my team wa a bit loud. Unlike other restaurants, Food 101 was not stuffy about not sitting the tabe until everyone arrived. Try the pimento cheese, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, bucatini pasta or fried chicken.Special Features:
- Very good experiencewhere2nextDined on 8/5/2014My sister and I celebrated her birthday at Food 101 this week. The atmosphere was great. Loved the outdoor patio. I ordered the crab cakes (they were a little on the "strong-fishy" side). My sister ordered the hamburger and said her hamburger was done to perfection. A unexpected surprise was when we ordered dessert and found out it was on the house! Our waitress was friendly and accommodating.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cold food and slow serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/3/2014We waited over 45 minutes for our food to come out cold. The waitress took the food back, but you could tell some of it was just microwaved and then brought back out. We were there for brunch at 11am on Sunday and it wasn't busy so I didn't really understand the mistake. We were given a 50% discount, but the manager never took the time to stop by and apologize. The waitress said that he would, but he never showed. The discount was nice, but honestly the food wasn't even worth what we paid for it after it was applied. The staff seemed confused as to what was even going on. I don't think I'll be back.
- Great foodAlyssaCVIPDined on 8/2/2014Food was great! Service could have been better though.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent dinnerDeliciousVIPDined on 7/28/2014Recently I celebrated a birthday lunch and then a mother daughter dinner for four at Food 101. It was wonderful. The food is fresh and bought from all local vendors. The salmon and scallops were delicious. I highly recommend the romaine lettuce salad as its cooked on the grill and topped in croutons and cheese. The sliders and fries side dish was plentiful as a meal. Great new find for me and I'm going back.Special Features:
- A Lovely ExperiencefrancedarlingDined on 7/25/2014My husband and I needed to get away. We wanted a great dining experience and a quiet, romantic table for two so we could enjoy each other. The food was excellent, the wait staff attentive, the atmosphere most enjoyable.Special Features:
- Always delivers -mlsorrelVIPDined on 7/21/2014Food 101 has been a great spot for good food, wine and a bar for years. Always a great experience.Special Features:
- Expected more...SSFoodieDined on 7/15/2014Was not busy on a week night...just 3 tables with customers at 7:00PM. We had attentive, professional service and food was delivered quickly. None of our party commented on the food while eating it or after...nothing impressive or inventive.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 7/8/2014Very pleasant evening. Food was very good, as was the service. The waiter was attentive but not overbearing. I'll definitely go back.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Of Of The Best DIning Experiences!Bugattiboi88VIPDined on 7/6/2014After making some last minute plans I stumbled accross a 1,000 pt dinner reservation time! I went ahead and scheduled it and upon arrival I was greeted promptly, checked in and seated! Already off to a great start! The waiter we had was very professional and helpful with choosing items on the food menu! The fried chicken skin and pickled oysters for an appetizer were both delicious! For the entree's we had the Brisket Burrito ($19) and Buttermilk Fried Chicken ($17) If I remember correctly! Burrito was good but i'm not sure if it was $19 good.. Sherry whom I believe was the manager provided the best customer service ever! Kudos to Food 101 for making a memorable dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Early Dinner - YumOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 7/3/2014Had an early dinner here the night before July 4th and had a great server. Food was yummy, tried a few starters and finished with the clam pasta.
- Must have changed Chefs!BillVIPDined on 6/29/2014Have loved this place for years but they may have changed chefs because the food wasn't as good as it use to be. We were totally disappointed... but the chef may have had a bad day. Still will go back and try it again.
- Food 101 Is Consistently GoodwannabefoodieDined on 6/21/2014If you are looking for a delicious meal and neighborhood atmosphere, I recommend Food 101. Not only is the food fresh, the menu changes to keep it interesting. I brought a friend recently and she's particular, but LOVED the meal. Delicious!Special Features:
- a great neighborhood upscale eateryOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 6/18/2014I have been eating at Food 101 since it opened. It is a great place to eat any meal, not so casual but a nice restaurant that has an upscale ambiance. Great for business and dining either lunch or dinner. They are great about changing the menu seasonally and j.d. is a gem when it comes to wine tasting and pairing. Sometimes we just go to the bar and have a wine tasting with an education from JD and a few appetizers. We are lucky to have such a neat place in our neighborhood.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unique, delicious, & comfortableToddyDined on 6/16/2014A unique twist on southern cuisine! My entire family loved Food 101. The small plates of pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, bacon wrapped dates, and the roasted oysters were all amazing. I had the short rib special in peach BBQ sauce and loved it. Food 101 topped off our evening with a large slice of salted chocolate cake for my birthday- yummy! I am already looking forward to my next meal at Food 101!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always niceSkyeDined on 6/15/2014It's hard to provide a perfect meal out but this place gets pretty close. The food tastes good and the service was very good...with a smile!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/15/2014The decoration was adorable. I tried to love the food, but it was just subpar. We went for brunch, and the entrees ordered lacked flavor. I felt cheated at the end of the meal when our bill was over $70, for food I could make at my house. Maybe I will go back, but not for brunch.
- First time, definitely not the lastJimmyVIPDined on 6/13/2014Last minute change in plans found us @ Food 101 for dinner on Friday nite. We lucked out. Having recently gone on the organic bandwagon my wife and I were extremely pleased with Food 101's creative spin on some great classics. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the brisket burrito with mole and jalapeño slaw. I had the duck over duck fried rice which was artfully presented and out of this world. The menu is jammed with other eclectic choices that will draw us back for more. Although not drinking on this visit the bar menu appears to be a huge draw. Our server was very attentive and the decor and lighting added to an enjoyable meal. Looking forward to our next visit soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently goodParkLODined on 6/11/2014Food 101 is indeed a neighborhood gem: consistently good food, great service, enjoyable ambience.Special Features:
- A great experienceCaptZotDined on 6/6/2014I have eaten at Food 101 several times. This particular dining experience confirmed that even though it is a 20 minute drive this "neighborhood restaurant" was worth the trip.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Slow service and out of menu itemsFreightdawgDined on 6/6/2014We went with 4 colleagues for lunch and the place wasn't crowded. Nice atmosphere and nice people, but it took almost an hour to get our food. We ordered a sandwich and 3 salads so the order wasn't complicated. A few items were also not available including salmon and tuna. Waitress was only mildly attentive. Fastest service was when we asked for the check. Others in our party have had good experiences at dinner at food 101, but this lunch experience was just Ok.Special Features:
- Great dinner!JeremyDined on 6/1/2014Enjoyed the food, the wine and the service was very good.Special Features:
- What happened to 101?fsi4122Dined on 6/1/2014One of our guests requested "smoked chicken" in her omelet be replaced with unsmoked/grilled chicken. Did not happen. She got smoked. Other diner requested no melon in her side of fruit. We were charged $1 extra for that. Really? Charged for less of something? Three of 5 diners ordered breakfast (brunch) omelets. None were served with any bread/toast/muffin...nothing. For double-digit prices there was nothing special. We were entertaining local and out-of-town guests who all remember Food 101 as a pleasant white-tablecloth experience. We got the prices of a higher end restaurant but not the satisfaction. So disappointed. Won't be back.
- Excellent foodSeefoodmama1Dined on 5/18/2014Have been to food 101 off and on For years. Always found it just ok. Recently went for brunch though And our food was really, really good. Best brunch food I've had in a long time. Will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Third time's a charm!GoodEatsDined on 5/16/2014This has made my third dining experience with Food 101. They are consistently good in food and service. Some menu items changed from my last visit, I guess in keeping with the spring-summer season. It just caught me by surprise. I enjoyed the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer for sharing, but I wasn't a fan of the fried chicken skins. My friends liked them, though. The scallops in a cornbread sauce with collards were like comfort food. Now that I think of it, changes in the menu keeps things interesting.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 5/11/2014The food was very good, although I wouldn't go out of my way to tell someone to go there.
- Crowd pleaserOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/11/2014Food 101 is always a crowd pleaser. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their dinner and dessert ranging from children to grandparents. Service was perfection and the restaurant is always clean.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mother's Day BrunchTwoStrikesDined on 5/11/2014Great place to take mother...the only problem was it was VERY loud. Food was great. Our server Tricia was cute and personable.Special Features:
- Food was GREAT!!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 5/11/2014Food was great!!! Definitely will be returning and recommending to friends and familySpecial Features:
- Yummy food, but...OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 5/11/2014The food was wonderful. Unfortunately the service was lacking. It was Mother's Day, so I'm sure that made things more hectic. You could see the stress on everyone's face from the hostess to the servers. We dined outside which was nice and quiet, but perhaps left us to be forgotten at times. Our server was actually very nice when we saw her.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Mothers' Day BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 5/11/2014Enjoyed Food 101 for a Mother's Day brunch. Nice twist on some traditional, Southern favorites. Atmosphere is unique, though a bit cramped. It did not affect our conversation but I woudln't recommend it for a date or anything you'd be looking for an intimate conversation. Great food and a good menu. Price was right.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good experienceLexus2VIPDined on 5/10/2014We have had mediocre experiences here, in the past. This dinner was a definite improvement, in food and especially service. Good to have them back on track!!!Special Features:
- My Dad's 80th BirthdayBATMANDined on 5/10/2014No specials today the the menu had some not-so-great updates. My first visit was outstanding...this visit was moderate. We are in no hurry to return...too bad!Special Features:
- Great nightTaraTVIPDined on 5/9/2014We went to Food 101 with friends. The decor and ambience are inviting and warm. The main dining room was a little noisy so we were glad to be seated in the back room which was quieter and more intimate. Although the service was a little slow, the food was wonderful. We will definitely be back soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingKatieDined on 5/9/2014There isn't a healthy option on the entire lunch menu. Lots of meat and high calorie, high fat options. All very over-priced. Tried to order the salmon salad but they were out of salmon! Very few fish options. Ended up with an over priced strawberry, date, salad with greasy dressing. My Bloody Mary was served in a very small, thin glass with no celery or any other garnish and was tasteless, and weak. Coffee was not fresh. Ambiance is nice but can't make up for the bad food.
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View over Bingen and the Rhine.
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Germany? Before the beginning there was Ginnungagap, an empty space of nothingness, filled with pure creative power. (Sort of like the inside of my head.)
And it ends with Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods. In between is much fighting, betrayal and romance. Just as a good Godly story should be.
Heroes have their own graveyard called Valhalla. Unfortunately we cannot show you a panorama of it at this time, nor of the lovely Valkyries who are its escort service.
Hail Odin, wandering God wielding wisdom and wand! Hail Freya, hail Tyr, hail Thor!
Odin made the many lakes and the fish in them. In his traverses across the lands he caused there to be the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, as did he make the Mercury fountain, Mercury being of his nature.
But it is to the mighty Thor that the Hammering Man gives service.
Between the time of the Nordic old ones and that of modern Frankfort there may have been a T.Rex or two on the scene. At least some mastodons for sure came through for lunch, then fell into tar pits to become fossils for us to find.
And there we must leave you, O my most pure and holy children.
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An elementary school in Hart County will be closed Thursday and Friday as officials clean up a bat infestation. School officials say this is the third time in several years that Hartwell Elementary School has run into the problem, but this time it became a health concern."This is the first time they've been in an area where the smell penetrated into the classroom," said Hart County Schools Superintendent Jerry Bell.
Bell emphasized that the closure has more to do with giving work crews access to the building. He said students have not been exposed to any dangers.Some parents have chosen to keep their kids out of classes, but the Hart County Schools said the attendance absentee rate -- about 40 students out on Wednesday -- is average.School officials say instead of using the old method of sealing of the entry point, they'll seal off the entire school in hopes that the determined bats find a new home.Bell said that students won't have to make up the missed days, but teachers will.
A fifth arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old in his own bedroom on Sunday.
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Feds reduce area in Atlantic Ocean for wind farm plans off NC coastSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 8:27am.READ MORE:
The US Department of Interior has reduced the areas of the Atlantic Ocean where turbines can be built, dealing a potential blow to North Carolina's hopes for wind farms off the coast. Full story...»
Friday night lights; BB&T Jamboree to feature ten area teams FridaySubmitted by John Rendleman on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 11:40pm.READ MORE:
All ten head football coaches for the upcoming BB&T Jamboree attended a luncheon on Tuesday in order to promote this week's BB&T Jamboree. Click the play video icon in order to check out WWAY's coverage from the luncheon. Full story...»
Tar Heels edge Seahawks in soccerSubmitted by John Rendleman on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 11:37pm.READ MORE:
With threatening skies Freshman striker Megan Buckingham's first half goal was all the scoring No. 4 UNC Chapel Hill needed. The UNC Tar Heels edged UNCW in the women's soccer exhibition opener for both teams Tuesday night at the UNCW Soccer Stadium. Full story...»
ONLY ON 3: Woman caught on camera kicking out police car windowSubmitted by Hannah Patrick on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 11:24pm.READ MORE:
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Family and friends gathered to remember the life of Julian Jerrod Gibson Tuesday night. Full story...»
New Hanover GOP picks Lee to fill Goolsby's Senate seatSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 10:48pm.READ MORE:
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Performers remember Robin Williams, death brings up serious issuesSubmitted by Alyssa Rosenberg on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 6:19pm.READ MORE:
He warmed your hearts as a quirky alien and a cross-dressing nanny. But behind those sparkling eyes was apparently a deep sadness.Investigators say Robin Williams hanged himself with a belt yesterday at his northern California home. Even though the academy award winner is not with us anymore, his legacy lives on. And his death magnifies some serious issues in our society. Full story...»
Paper or plastic? In Carolina Beach, you could no longer have an optionSubmitted by Sara Hopkins on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 6:15pm.READ MORE:
Carolina Beach is taking the lead on an environmental effort to "rise above plastic." Town council will discuss a possible ordinance against plastic bags tonight. After decades of public education, the Cape Fear Surf Rider Foundation says it's time for action. Full story...»
WPD: Man walks into gas station wearing only socksSubmitted by Hannah Patrick on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 5:11pm.READ MORE:
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Historic iron gate returns to Airlie GardensSubmitted by Hannah Patrick on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 5:08pm.READ MORE:
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Scrimmage week for high school football begins; Topsail hosted East Columbus on MondaySubmitted by John Rendleman on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:40pm.READ MORE:
Monday marked the first day high school football teams could scrimmage other schools before the upcoming season. We went to the scrimmage in Hampstead in order to check out the Topsail Pirates and head coach Wayne Inman. Topsail hosted the East Columbus Gators. Rocky Lewis is the new head coach at East Columbus. Full story...»
Commissioners discuss school bond, Scotts Hill helipadSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:38pm.READ MORE:
Some New Hanover County residents sounded off on some big issues. Among the items that were on the New Hanover County Commission's agenda, public hearings on a proposed $160 million bond for schools and a plan to build a medical helicopter landing pad near the Pender County line. Full story...»
DaQuan Barnes looks for breakout seasonSubmitted by John Rendleman on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:23pm.READ MORE:
Three former New Hanover Wildcat football players are currently on the East Carolina football team. Coincidentally, Trevon Brown, Jacen Murphy and DaQuan Barnes are all wide receivers for the ECU Pirates. Barnes is the only one of three to see game action so far. On Monday night Barnes provided insight on the upcoming ECU football season. Full story...»


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He is coming into the role with a rich career in dentistry spanning from serving in the Navy's Dental Corps and teaching at dental schools to serving as an ADA Hillenbrand fellow and as director of two state dental associations. Read Dr. Dufurrena's welcome letter to learn more about his unique and innovative vision for ADSO and his view of dentistry in general!Read Dr. Dufurrena's welcome letter »
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The Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA), a nonprofit industry association representing more than 30 dental support organizations (DSOs), announced today that the organization has changed its name to the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO). "It's important that our organization's name clearly reflects our mission to support DSOs and all they do to ensure the delivery of innovative, high quality and cost effective care," said Dr. Quinn Dufurrena, Executive Director of ADSO.Read more about our new name »
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ADSO member Great Expressions was honored for its ongoing commitment to its partnership with Kaplan College and its students. Each year, Great Expressions proudly accepts Kaplan College students into its dental assistant externship program.Great Expressions Press Release »
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An apparently homeless man who died early Friday after being found outside on the Northwest Side is the fifth cold-related death of the season in Cook County.
Jerzy Tarkowski, 60, was found lying at the corner of Belmont and Central avenues about 1 a.m. Friday, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. He was taken to Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m.
An autopsy found he died of hypothermia brought on by cold exposure, with alcohol intoxication a contributing factor, the medical examiner's office said.
The previous cold-related deaths in Cook County this season include:
• Luis M. Escalante, 53, found in the 3200 block of Oakton Street in Skokie near a park at 3200 Oakton St. on Dec. 22. Escalante, of the 1800 block of West Farwell Avenue, died of cold exposure.
• Casimir Widarz, in his 60s, died while lying on the ground in the 4300 block of South Ashland Avenue on Dec. 21, according to the medical examiner's office. The primary cause of death for Widarz, who was homeless, was heart disease with cold exposure listed as a factor.
• Thomas Grubb, 41, died from hypothermia and cold exposure on Dec. 9, according to county records. Grubb, a registered sex offender who was living on the street, was found near a UIC student center, the medical examiner's office said.
• Florence Hawkins, 83, was the first confirmed cold-related death of the season. She was found dead at her home in the 8200 block of South Chappel Avenue on Nov. 27, the medical examiner's office said.
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Below is a list of the ministries that Lindsay Lane Baptist Church has partnerships with here in Athens/Limestone County. These partnership include the giving of finances, time, and other supports. Many of our church family are directly involved with these ministries and have become the liasons between our church and the ministry. Please feel free to click on the highlighted titles of the ministires to learn more about them. You may also choose to email the representative for that ministry to learn more.
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God really blessed with a fruitful harvest and great relationship building in our community! Thanks to all who prayed and helped.
Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center, Sarah Chadwell
Child Evangelical Fellowship, Cathy Watts
First Hispanic Baptist Mission, Pastor Raul and Juanita Tovar (Faye Colella, LLBC contact)
First Priority, Alan Ostryzscki
Gideons, Glynn Snider or Ronnie Coffman
Hospice of Limestone County, Bob and Barbara Hopson
"Hungry for Him" – evangelism and outreach to street people in our Jerusalem, John Frasier
Limestone Baptist Association, Robert Fullerton
Limestone Correctional Facility, Bobby Moore
Limestone County Churches Involved, Tere Richardson
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Eutheria, also known as "placental mammals", is a group of 4000 species of mammals. These mammals are part of the subclass Theria. The majority of placentals mammals are either bats or rats. What we have in mind when someone says "placental mammals" is just a tiny fraction of species of placental mammals.


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Hollywood has been the main stage for many shining stars of our day. It gives them the fame, the glare and most importantly immortality in the minds of people who come across their performances. One such shining star is Robert De Niro who in many ways may be considered to be the face of modern day Hollywood. Born on the 17th August, 1943 he was the child of Virginia Admiral and Robert De Niro, Sr. and was born in a city which many consider to be the birthplace of acting.
Robert De Niro's parents got divorced when he was three but since his father lived close by, he spent most of his time with him. After changing schools numerous times, he enrolled in the High School of Music and Arts but only stayed there briefly. De Niro performed well from an early age, since when he was about 10, mainly because he said the stage relieved him of his shyness.
He left high school at the age of 16 to follow his career as an actor by studying acting.
Robert De Niro mainly pursued his career as an actor. When he would return home, after watching a movie with his father, he would act out the roles he thought best.
His first appearance was in a movie Three Rooms in Manhattan where he appeared as a side actor and was not credited for his role.
Robert De Niro's next movie was The Wedding Party released in 1969. It was actually shot in 1963, when he was 20 years old.
He quickly gained public recognition in his next movie Bang the Drum Slowly, which was released in 1973, because of his role as the dying basketball player. He also made a good name for himself in Mean Streets, a 1973 drama.
The Godfather series was a great success for him. He even won an Academy Award for the best supporting actor for playing the role of young Vito Corleone in Godfather II.
Afterwards, he catapulted his acting career and did films like Taxi Driver in 1976, New York, New York the following year, Raging Bull in 1980. De Niro was quite fond of the film Taxi Driver because it had one of his favorite catch phrases "You talkin' to me?" He had such a successful reputation mainly because he could communicate well with his director and understood his role well. He also had a knack for being able to deliver based on what was required. He also gave the voice for an animated character in Shark Tale.
Robert De Niro is very well known for 'drowning' in his act. He sees the depth of the character and works accordingly. For the same reason he is praised for the level of commitment he puts into his work. While preparing for his role in 'Raging Bull', he put on 60 pounds and took up boxing. He spent time in Sicily to bring in the Mafia feeling for Godfather II and has also been known to work as a taxi driver for the movie Taxi Driver.
In 1993, Robert De Niro directed his first movie named A Bronx Tale which was about Palminteri's turbulent childhood. After that he did direct another movie in 2006. The Good Shepherd, starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie was about the origins of the CIA.
De Niro married Diahnne Abbott but they divorced later and he married Grace Hightower in 1997. They had a son in 1998, but they split in 1999. Their vows were renewed in 2004 till the present day.
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Dr. Xu is an Assistant Professor with Tenured Track of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. He earned his medical degree in 1986 from Nantong University, master degree of Science in 1992 from Soochow University and a Ph. D degree in 1998 from Shanghai Institute of Neuroscience of Chinese Academy of Sciences. In 1998, he came to UTMB as a visiting scientist and postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology. In 2004, Dr. Xu was recruited as an Instructor at the Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Internal Medicine and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2005.
He has been funded by the NIH for research in gastrointestinal science. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous medical and scientific journals. He was a Contributing Associate Editor-in Chief of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. He has authored and co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, review and editorial.
Research Interests
Dr. Xu's current research areas include the neuropathogenesis of chronic visceral pain associated with inflammation and neuropathy, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), functional dyspepsia, chronic pancreatitis and gastric ulcers. He has been focused on: (1) How neural excitability changes and what ion channels (both voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels) contribute to the chronic pain; and (2) How inflammatory/neurogenetic mediators (e.g., growth factors and H2S) modulate the ion channel activity (function and expression); and (3) how intracellular signaling transduction molecules (such as CaMKII and p38MAPK) involve in the neuronal sensitization of peripheral and central nerve systems and thus contribute to the chronic visceral pain; and (4) How electroacupuncture treatment improves pain and other symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders. His research efforts include in establishment of animal models, in evaluation of currents of voltage-gated ion channels and ligand-gated receptor channels, and in measurement of protein and gene expression of the same, using whole cell patch clamp techniques, advanced optical imaging system, and laser capture microdissection and RT-PCR or combinations.
His recent studies demonstrated that the excitability of organ-specific sensory neurons was greatly enhanced in the rat models of IBS and chronic pancreatitis, which may be mediated by the reduction in currents of voltage-gated potassium channels. He also demonstrated that TRPV1 and P2X receptors were sensitized in these diseases and that these key molecules may play important roles in the development and maintenance of chronic visceral hyperalgesia. It is hoped that these studies and ongoing projects will provide valuable insight into the potential therapeutic value of drugs in the management of inflammatory and neuropathic pain.
Selected Publications
- Xu G-Y, Wang F, Jiang XH, Tao J. Aquaporin 1, a potential therapeutic target for migraine with aura. Molecular Pain, 6:68, 2010
- Winston JH., Xu G-Y and Sarna, SK. Adrenergic Stimulation Mediates Visceral Hypersensitivity to Colorectal Distension following Heterotypic Chronic Stress. Gastroenterology, 138(1): 294-304, 2010
- Xu G-Y*, Winston JH and Chen J D Z. Electroacupuncture attenuates visceral hyperalgesia and inhibits the enhanced excitability of colon specific sensory neurons in a rat model of irritable bowel syndrome. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 1302-e125, 2009.
- Xu G-Y*, Winston JH, Shenoy M, Zhou S, Chen JDZ and Pasricha PJ*. The endogenous hydrogen sulfide producing enzyme cystathionine-β synthase contributes to visceral hypersensitivity in a rat model of irritable bowel syndrome. Molecular Pain, 5:44, 2009
- Xu G-Y*, Shenoy M, Winston JH, Mittal, S. and Pasricha PJ. P2X receptor-mediated visceral hyperalgesia in a rat model of chronic visceral hypersensitivity. GUT, 57(9):1230-1237, 2008.
- Xu G-Y, Winston J H, Shenoy M, Yin H and Pasricha P J. Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 Mediates Hyperalgesia and Is Up-Regulated in Rats With Chronic Pancreatitis. Gastroenterology, 133(4):1282-1292, 2007.
- Xu G-Y, Winston J H, Shenoy M,.Yin H. and Pasricha PJ. Enhanced excitability and suppression of A-type potassium current of pancreas specific afferent neurons in a rat model of chronic pancreatitis. Am J Physiol-Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 291:424-431, 2006.
- Xu G-Y and Huang L-Y M. Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II potentiates ATP responses by promoting trafficking of P2X receptors. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 101(32):11868-11873, 2004.
- Xu Y, Gu Y-P, Xu G-Y, Li G-W, Wu P and Huang L-Y M. Adeno-associated viral transfer of opioid receptor gene to primary sensory neurons: A strategy to increase opioid antinociception. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 100: 6204-6209, 2003.
- Xu G-Y and Zhao Z-Q. Cross-inhibition of mechanoreceptive inputs in peripheral inflammatory cat. Brain Research, 970 (1-2):188-194, 2003.
- Xu G-Y and Huang L-Y M. Peripheral inflammation sensitizes P2X-receptor mediated responses in rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Journal of Neuroscience, 22(1):93-102, 2002.
- Xu G-Y and Zhao Z-Q. Changes in excitability and phenotype of substance P and its receptor in cat sensory neurons following peripheral inflammation. Brain Research, 923(1-2): 112-119, 2001.
- Xu G-Y, Huang L-Y M and Zhao Z-Q. Activation of silent mechanoreceptive cat C and A-delta sensory neurons and their SP expression following peripheral inflammation. Journal of Physiology (Lond.), 528:339-348, 2000.
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All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.


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2014 Festival Production
22nd Season in Southmoreland Park
Enjoy this play synopsis by Thomas Canfield, Festival Dramaturg!
THANK YOU to all the local businesses who donated to our nightly drawing and raffle in the park!
Bristol Seafood Grill
Buca di Beppo
Harriman-Jewell Series
Harry S. Truman Library
KC Art Institute
KC Zoo
Murray's Ice Cream and Cookies
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Panera Bread
Pryde's Old Westport
Quality Hill Playhouse
Shop Beautiful
Starlight Theatre
Unicorn Theatre
World's Window