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As an overall impression we would say that the ship itself is a fabulous destination, but we felt more like we were on vacation on a ship rather than on a cruise; not that there was anything wrong with that. With the sheer size of the Mariner we were awed by some of the offerings, but also a little sad that we did not run into people as often as we would have liked and think that some of the true cruise experiences are lost on a vessel of this size.
We booked 2 days before the ship was to set sail through a Florida based, well known cruise agency and as we were coming in from Germany we took advantage of a good Cruise Critic tip and rented a car from Hertz which had a convenient local drop off. We dropped the luggage off at the ship first so we would not have to struggle with stuff, returned the car, and then took the courtesy shuttle back to the ship. I do not know about the other car agencies, but Hertz ran their shuttle every 10 minutes so it was very convenient. (They also picked us up the following week exactly on time and where promised.)
When you arrive at the port and see lines outside, don't panic. This is the port authority checking that everyone who enters the building has a passport and proper docs. It helps keep things from getting too bottled up at the security screening. After less than 10 minutes we were inside and the embarkation process was quick, efficient, and well organized. We timed it... and from security until we got onboard was 16 minutes. Not bad considering we got our docs, gave our credit card, checked in at the international passport desk, and waited to get our pictures taken. Total time from getting off the shuttle until in our cabin was 30 minutes. Not too shabby. We were onboard by 12:00.
The first impression of the ship was very favorable. It was very clean, well appointed, and not overwhelming as some ships of this size can be. Since we booked too late to organize our shore excursions online, we went directly to the Tour Desk and reserved our tour within 5 minutes. We recommend going directly to the two specialty restaurants upon boarding if you want a reservation, otherwise you will not get one. There is a Mystery Murder Dinner that we did not know about, and were sad we did not get a place.
As we wondered around the ship waiting until 1pm when we could get in our cabin, we noticed that every crew member who we passed smiled and said hello; not in the phony, forced way that you sometimes see, but in a sincere, pleasant manner. For the entire 7 days that behavior remained the same, INCLUDING Sunday morning after everyone had already received their tips and knew we were going! That really says something about the crew. We had heard stories about Captain Johhny and how great he and his crew were (including from our Hertz driver) but it has been a long time since we have experienced such a uniformly professional and personable crew. They deserve great credit, especially when dealing in the volume of people that the Mariner holds.
There are some great things worth remarking about on the Mariner as well as some little things that one should know about before booking. The layout of the ship is quite easy to learn, easy to navigate, and it was easy to go from place to place in an easy flow. Despite its size, we learned the ship in just a few hours. The inner Promenade is truly special and although it gives you the impression of being on a cafe lined street somewhere, we did miss being able to look out on the sea and know we were on a cruise. The casino was quite big and the only place on board that we ever smelled lingering cigarette smoke. The inlaid pinball machine on the entrance floor never ceased to amaze me as I walked over it. Ellingtons overlooking the pool area was our favorite bar. It was elegantly appointed and had beautiful views out over both the ship and the sea, but again, you knew you were on a super sized ship as it was always full and always noisy. One thing that we did not like about the ship was that it was lacking places where you could sit quietly. The Schooner Bar and the Champagne Bar should supposedly offer that opportunity, but they were always crowded.
The main pool area was another place you get overwhelmed by the number of people on board. While we found the set up great, and the extra-big hot tubs a super idea, it always felt like you were just an ant in a great big, noisy colony. The band they had was good, but so loud you could not hear the person sitting next to you. If you were on an upper deck -a little removed from the main music area- it was still loud because people were shouting their conversations over the wind and the music. There was very little shady area here and it was not a place for relaxing. The adult pool, while quieter, is much too small an area and you feel totally enclosed. There were always plenty of towels and the bar service was never intrusive. They do have pool attendants keeping things clean, but can anyone explain to me why it is not allowed to have your drink while sitting in the pool? Not even a glass of water. That just makes no sense to me at all. I understand keeping glass away, but beer cans or plastic cups? It seems to be at odds with the idea of being on a Caribbean cruise.
The sports deck including the rock climbing wall, roller blading area, and putt putt golf were nice, but it seemed cut off from everything. The saunas were nice, but lacked a place to sit and chill out in between steamings.
Overall, however, the ship is very nice, very clean, and we found her to be a friendly feeling ship.
One thing that became sort of a joke during the week was the elevators. There simply aren't enough and you often found yourself visiting every single floor on a ride. As there are plenty of elderly folks on board who really can't do stairs, you find yourself visiting every floor trying to get from 3 to 14. Something to think about.
The food on board also surprised us. The buffets offered the same old stuff, at times great, at times tasteless, the Windjammer could be depended on for a nice waffle, a decent meal, but nothing to write home about. The fact that they do not utilize trays is maddening, especially with so many stations for various things and the chaos that generally ensues in the Windjammer. While the staff does go through offering refills on drinks, it can be an ordeal to find a table, and once you do your food can be cold. As a result, we utilized the dining room from breakfast every day and it was superb. Even when my partner asked for berries which were not on the menu, they got them for him.
The dining room meals were acceptable to good, but never super or spectacular. It was good, hearty food, and our server and assistant waiter were fantastic!!!!!!!! This is also the first cruise I have ever been on where you saw the head waiter every single day, not just on tip night. The service really was exceptional. Since the same food which is served in the dining room can also be had in the Windjammer, you can just as easily dine watching the sun go down as in the beautiful main dining room. I did not feel like getting dressed for dinner all the time, but we often went to dinner in the dining room simply because our wait staff was so good.
The children and teen activities must also be pretty good because we very rarely saw children... and for me that is a great big plus!
The shopping on board was pretty basic... inch of crap, tawdry fake jewelry, and bad "designer" stuff. Whoever figures out that offering really cool stuff at decent prices will be a bonanza is going to revolutionize on board shopping.
As this was an Eastern Caribbean sailing we stopped in Coco Cay, St Thomas, and St Maarten. On CoCo Cay it was too crowded and was one of the times when we thought...oh.. .what a big ship. Our Turtle Cove/Christmas Island tour was also pretty next to perfect, and our quiet day on Orient Beach was nice. We wanted to relax and we were able to... after all, isn't that what vacation is all about?


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King Lee "Corky" Pickens, age 66, of Wheeler, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at his home in Wheeler following several weeks of declining health.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Latona Church of Christ, Wheeler, with the Rev. Nate Hagen and Robert Dukes officiating. Interment of cremated remains will be in the Trexler Cemetery, rural Newton, will follow the service. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to Lincolnland Hospice, 1004 Healthcare Drive, Suite 202, Mattoon, Illinois 61938; or to the Latona Church of Christ Youth, 9003 North 325th Street, Wheeler, Illinois 62479. Pulliam Funeral Homes of Robinson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born May 7, 1946, in Effingham, he was the son of Rex Austin and Wilma Jean (Corbin) Pickens. On August 14, 1966, he married Rita May (Johnson) and she survives. Mr. Pickens was a retired pipeline welder for Local 798, Tulsa, Okla., and was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church, Hidalgo.
Survivors include his wife, Rita May Pickens, Wheeler; a son and daughter-in-law, Rex Lee and Teresa Pickens, Newton; a daughter and son-in-law, RoxAnn and Frank Dhom, Newton; four grandchildren, Caelin Cole Dhom, Raelee Dhom, Dalton Pickens and Gunner Pickens; two brothers and sisters-in-law, L.D. and Martha Pickens, Newton; Rick and Jhonda Pickens, Newton; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, David Stanley Pickens and Richy Austin Pickens; and a sister, Kathleen Lynn Pickens.

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Three weeks after that game, Griffin became the first-ever athlete from Baylor to win the Heisman Trophy.
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Now, more than a year after being honored as the top college player, Griffin has become a Pro Bowl quarterback.
"There are no individual awards, in my opinion, in football," Griffin said this week, after he heard he had been chosen for the NFC Pro Bowl team. "You don't get these kinds of awards unless you're winning, and we've won six straight and people are starting to recognize that."
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Griffin's success as a rookie has certainly raised the visibility and the popularity of the Washington Redskins. All you have to do is look at one poll this week and you can see that the Cowboys are not the team that America is rooting for Sunday night.
"Yeah, he's a popular dude," said Cowboys linebacker Brady Poppinga. "He could win the presidency."
An unscientific poll conducted by ESPN has sampled more than 200,000 voters and in it, Texas is the only state in the country that has the majority of the support for the Cowboys Sunday. The rest of the country has jumped on the Redskins bandwagon.
"I wouldn't expect that," said Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford.
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A Clash of Kings builds upon the first book – the events from the first continue to play out, winter draws closer, and magic begins to return to the world with the birth of Daenerys's dragons.
I'm still largely unsatisfied with the world building. The only setting that really breaths for me is the wall and the wild beyond it, the only setting which captivates me and gives me a sense of wonder. Most of the other settings could be the standard fantasy cities or castles found in most books. Yes, they may have a few different elements – the iron throne, the dragon skulls, but for the most part, they don't feel like anything new.
The religions were filled in a bit more, with some farther information given about the new and old gods, plus this other religion that worships the "Lord of Light."
As with the previous book, the pacing worked really well and the book was gripping. Near the end, I did grow weary of the grit and sexism and found myself putting it down more.
I still liked the book, and I will read the next one. But I'm hesitate to issue a blanket recommendation – if you read Song of Ice and Fire, you'll need to have a strong tolerance levels for all types of violence, sexual and otherwise. If you were disturbed by the first book, you may want to quit now, because I found the second worse in this respect.
I'm not nearly so thrilled with the second book of this series, especially now that I know it could be years before the whole story is finished. I'm starting to get tired of so many characters that I can't keep track of them, lengthy descriptions of lesser characters, not to mention endless and similar scenes of violence. I intend to read the third book, since I'm still interested in what happens to Danaerys and the Stark kids. But I'll be skimming a lot of it.
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Here's another five star of the year, even if it's a reread. I needed to reread this series though before heading into the fifth book, because it's been a long time since I went through this series. The story is so complicated and involved and LONG – it's a lot to remember. Also since I have become an avid fan of the new HBO TV show based on the series I needed a refresher on what really happened in the books and what was just in the show. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprising was the amount that the TV show changed. I think it goes back to the fact that this is a freaking involved story. I love watching characters grow, so this is right up my alley. At least those characters that don't die that is. I love how realistic the story is – the gore and fifth and evilness alongside the glory and success. This is how I imagine the medieval era felt like – the rich play their games and the poor and innocent suffer for it, as one example. This IS fantastic story-telling with a lot to offer to the reader. It is also depressingly depressing, so beware that fact. It's also a very long series with long books and long waits in between the books – another warning. There's flaws, there always is, and different flaws for different readers. But the good rules out in my opinion. But if you are a fantasy fan and have not read this series it definitely deserves your attention. This will be a series that goes down in history, I can promise.
Although this series requires true dedication as a reader because of the length, I always feel better when I read it. I can never put them down. The characters are so well-written and thought out. They feel like real people with relatable problems and human flaws. Martin is one of my favorite authors. This book took me about a month and a half to read, but I loved every page. I love watching the transliteration with the television show and seeing how many little details they remember. There are additional scenes in the show, but both are excellent. I have the next two books in the series on my bookshelf, but I will read some nice short novels before I tackle the next monster.
Incredible build up of the story of the kingdoms and the detailed history of this world. It really is fantastic to follow the characters. They are believable.
Martin manages very well to have satisfying volume completion and satisfying character arcs within the volume—slightly less well than in the first book, but still remarkably well considering how difficult it is.
Once again Martin treats us to a magnificent tapestry that is, at once, both stunningly detailed and amazing in its ability to draw the reader into its grasp.
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The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest.
Sound complicated? It is, but fine writing makes this a thoroughly satisfying stew of dark magic, complex political intrigue, and horrific bloodshed. --Nona Vero
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- Address:
251 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10012Neighborhood:
Theater District / Times Square
- Cuisine:
MexicanPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.toloachenyc.com/
- Phone: 2125811818
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Brunch 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday + Monday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - Midnight. (Bar open to 12:30am)
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
- Executive Chef: Julian Medina
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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- Cross Street: Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
- Public Transit: Take the C or E Trains to 50th St.; the 1 Train to 50th St.; and the N, R, or W Trains to 49th St.
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: There is a Quik Park public lot at 1633 Broadway, next door to the restaurant. If you show the lot attendant a validated ticket proving that you have dined at Toloache you will receive a parking rate of $15 for up to four hours. The offer is good at all times. To contact the lot with questions, please call 212-445-0011.
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Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the heart of the Theater District. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Our festive, two-story space features a guacamole and ceviche bar, a wood-burning oven, and an exceptional tequila list, along with elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We looking forward to seeing you soon.Continued
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- Food4.3Service4.2
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fit for foodies (194)neighborhood gem (123)great for lunch (106)hot spot (96)good for groups (93)special occasion (70)vibrant bar scene (66)great for brunch (46)late-night find (45)romantic (45)kid-friendly (25)notable wine list (11)scenic view (5)great for outdoor dining (4)Show More
- A+ dinning experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/31/2014Awesome restaurant for dinner. Great food, great service and the decor was niceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved itOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/31/2014Again- another fantastic meal at Toluache. We were in town for the US Open and brought a couple friends with us to dinner. They loved it !! I'll be back soonSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014I've been to Mexico many times and always marveled at how good the food was as compared to the US versions of it. Toloache is a great Mexican restaurant. The food is authentic Mexican with a contemporary flare. The tortilla soup and huevos rancheros were excellent as was the tasty dessert. Great device and presentation.Special Features:
- Great guacamoleSusanneDined on 8/28/2014We eat here every trip to NY. Their guacamole is fresh and made to order. Very convenient to subway and theater and the service us impeccableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomevjgymnastDined on 8/27/2014As always Toloache did not disappoint. First time I had the hamachi ceviche...I highly recommend it. And the short rib tacos. So good!Special Features:
- Get the Brisket tacosOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/27/2014the Brisket tacos were the best food I ate while in New York.Special Features:
- Wonderful date nightNYCdinerDined on 8/26/2014My boyfriend and I came here before catching a show on our date night. He's been a fan for awhile; it was my first time. It happened to be their 7th anniversary and they were having a party complete with a Mariachi band. The food was absolutely fantastic: very flavorful without too much of anything. Very well balanced. The service given by Victoria was very friendly and professional. Really, the whole experience was first rate! We will DEFINITELY be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I love this placeDominoVIPDined on 8/25/2014Great food and service! One of my favorite restaurantsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An excellent experience.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/24/2014Excellent. There was no wait and the service and food was fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No hay relación calidad/precioMondelDined on 8/23/2014La comida no tiene nada de especial, porciones extremadamente pequeñas. El servicio regular, cuando trajeron la cena no teníamos cubiertos y no lo notaron, estaban distraídos , tuvimos que esperar un buen rato para que los trajeran.Special Features:
- Mezcalita!!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014Good food kind of over price (tacos) very very small. Queso fundido one of the best I've tried so far. Excellent cocktails The mezcalita is a must try, is just perfect!!! For dessert We all shared the chocoflan is delish!!! Service was just ok.. Not bad not great. Overall tasty food great drinks, I would come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pre Broadway awesomenessOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/22/2014We had a great meal with great service. They asked if we were going to a show and everything was timely. I had a delicious margarita made with grapefruit soda and the brisket tacos were crisp yet tender. Highly recommen!!Special Features:
- YummyWeezieVIPDined on 8/20/2014We've eaten in the UES location but never knew about theater district location. They're very conscious about getting you out in time for curtain without rushing you. Food is really good with choices outside of the usual Mexican menu items. My husband who loves "junk" Mexican enjoyed it as well. It's a little on the pricey side but worth the money. Definitely a place to go back to!Special Features:
- DeliciousLouiVIPDined on 8/20/2014I've eaten here before and the food is always great. However I notice that the guacamole is not as good as it used to be. It's now too creamy with no chunks like it used to be and the plantains were very watery.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- meatballDined on 8/19/2014excellent food and service excited the tastebuds went there for supper before a show and an was an excellent choice pricey but expected it in that section of manhattan and quality of food was very goodSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Over-rated. Poor Service.SeattleDinerDined on 8/18/2014We dined at Toloache on a Monday night after traveling all day. The food was outstanding. Our table enjoyed the guacamole trio, and the carne asada, chicken enchiladas and shrimp entrees. We found the margaritas to nothing special: small, overpriced and just average in quality. Although the food was good, we were disappointed that we had to wait 25 minutes for our table even though we had booked our table through open table. The hostess didn't take charge of the issues and the management didn't seem to care. When we did get a table we were seated upstairs where there were 3 birthday parties at large tables. We had a hard time hearing our waitress and enjoying conversation.Special Features:
- Tasty high end Mexican foodMishler77Dined on 8/17/2014Great food, good, prompt service. A little crowded for our preferences , but I suppose that's New York.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Don't eat in the theater districtOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 8/16/2014I've accidentally eaten at Toloache twice, both times for its proximity to the theaters and it's favorable reviews given the location. It is not terrible. I had a chef's favorite that tasted much like cafeteria food. There is so much better food in Manhattan. Next time, we'll eat in Chelsea and take a cab to the theater.
- Independent1Dined on 8/15/2014Great ambience for a first date or to meet up with friends. Lively atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overrated Food Mediocre Service GooMoboDined on 8/15/2014Lots of stars and reviews for this place online and that's why we picked it. It was very crowded, overpriced, very touristy and in general the food was very mediocre. They service was very good and very efficient but the food just didn't match the sell. I suspect they have planted many of their online reviews as this place did not match up to the rep.
- Great before theater optionBinkDined on 8/15/2014We went here before seeing a Broadway show. Very good authentic Mexican choices, lively atmosphere and great service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/15/2014The best guacamole, margaritas, and Mexican fare in the theater district.
- carerollDined on 8/15/2014The food was excellent! I was there for restaurant week and had their ceviche, enchiladas, and flan. Every single dish came out perfect and full of flavor. The portions were great. I was very full by the end of the meal. I would eat this whole meal again!! The noise level of the restaurant was very loud though. I was there with a friend and had to speak loudly for her to hear me.
- Wonderful LunchAmazingDined on 8/15/2014I was extremely happy with the food and service. The food order was cooked to perfection and the flan just melted in my mouth. I was in heaven. Our server (Sylvia) was extremely professional and very nice. She made wonderful suggestions and took the time to explain some items on the menu. I was very happy with the time we spent there and will return again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A DisappointmentB123VIPDined on 8/14/2014We have eaten many times at Toloache-Midtown. But this experience was very disappointing. The food was fair. The waitress who has served us energetically on several occasions before was less than stellar. Being seated next to the section where the plates are bussed was noisy and unappetizing. Why were we placed there when there were several other tables available? We had a long time reservation, so this was not the problem. Perhaps management is resting on their laurels! We hope this review is a wake-up call to the people who run what was once one of our favorite restaurant in the theater district area.
- Excellent service and food.OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/14/2014Since you opened I wanted to come in and the opportunity presented itself we had a lovely time! I loved the food and ambience. I found the fried AVOCADO was delicious.Special Features:
- great food and serviceangelfire5106Dined on 8/13/2014we went during restaurant week, their restaurant menu was fantastic.. the sea bass entree and chocolate dessert was awesomeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Find!pastaloverDined on 8/12/2014My daughter and I were looking for a light dinner after a show and we found Toloache. We were a little late for our reservation but were immediately seated. We were impressed with the service and the food was so good. There were some different items on the menu such as brisket tacos that were excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousfromPADined on 8/12/2014We had the original guacamole, which was very good. Also the salsa they brought with the guac was exceptional. We also had the fish taco and the pork belly. Both were good. For desert, we had the desert tasting menu, which was a great way to try different options. The carrot cake was a little dry, but everything else was very good. Service was great. We had a really nice meal and had plenty of time to make a show after.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/12/2014Guacamole fruite, JM ceviche, and lobster tacos were amazing. Great sangria. Friendly staff, who made sure we made our theatre evening on time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Mexican FoodgrancyDined on 8/12/2014We had made a 5:00 reservation and arrived about 15 minutes early. We were seated immediately and asked what time our show started. Service was spot on. We were not rushed and felt like we had ample time to get to the show. The mild guacamole was superb. My husband likes it spicy, so it arrived with a very hot sauce on the side. I ordered the avocado fries and "flatbread" with short rib and marrow for dinner. Although very tasty, it the flatbread could have used more toppings. My husband's shrimp was excellent. We shared the chocoflan for dessert. I liked the flan, but the cake was just ok. I would definitely return.
- SurprisedginandreDined on 8/12/2014Very well done and I was surprised that such a quality restaurant was in that area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable mealsCAl308Dined on 8/10/2014Went for dinner during Restaurant Week. Both of us had fresh, tasty, just right amount of spiced meals. Portions were nice. Staff was friendly and efficient. We'll go back again! Only drawback was coffee maker problem, so no type of coffee available. Hope that was temporary fluke. Love my coffee with dessert.Special Features:
- Fun New York experienceVal11Dined on 8/9/2014We really enjoyed this restaurant and it's lively ambiance. Open Table made making (and modifying) the reservation very easy. It's a very lively and busy place with good food. The guacamole trio is very good, but in a Mexican restaurant when I am told something is spicy, I expect it to be spicy. This was moderate at best (still very complex and tasty though). Quelladillas were good but a bit precious in their description given the very sparse toppings (yes topping, they are not folded). As others have said, the servings are very small but that was what we wanted for a late supper. I'd recommend, but expect subtle, not bold, flavours.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Mexican restaurant everJotaDined on 8/9/2014While I miss the days when the managers were Luis and Victor, Toloache has not gone down hill at all since they moved on (I hear Luis is now at the Thompson St. location). The food is still excellent and the service could not be better -- I don't know how they do it. Even when they are VERY busy the service is terrific. The waiters are attentive, friendly and professional. I have taken friends there who say they don't really like Mexican, and they all rave about it. Fantastic place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- More Food!TrustmeDined on 8/9/2014I love the food at Toloache--it's fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. However, my dish of vegetable paella was tragically small. It was the only vegan dish on the menu. They should offer more vegan dishes and make them somewhat larger. My companion had the codfish and was satisfied, so this is just a nit.Special Features:
- OpenTableDined on 8/9/2014Great food! Great Service! Service is great they asked from the beginning if you broadway show tickets and they make sure to bring you the food fast and track your time so you are not leate for the show and also the drinks they have are delicious. Being mexican myself is hard to find a good mexican place and this place is GREAT!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/8/2014We live in the area and decided it was time to check out Toloache. The restaurant is not large so the noise level is high. I don't think it would be good for a large group. The service was great and our waitress was attentive. The food is very good but the margarita was just ok, I was abit disappointed. Overall I would go back, but I think I would try lunch next time, the restaurant is right in the theatre district and most of the customers are tourists.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always excellentRonMDined on 8/7/2014We have eaten at Toloache midtown many times and have never been disappointed. It's great for dinner before a show, and even if you're not going to the theater.Special Features:
- Service, service, service…MarioDined on 8/6/2014Very good authentic mexican flavors. The service was outstanding!!! I went with a friend that have food allergies, the waiter took time to explain to her the different components of the dishes.Special Features:


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For 25 years, volunteer did things by the book
Date: May 7, 2009
by: Robin Hartill | Community Editor
When the Longboat Library prepared for special events, its volunteers called on fellow helper Irene McCann.
She was known for her calligraphy, and library volunteers knew they could count on her to make a beautiful sign. Her handwriting advertised book sales and luncheons. She made the name cards that volunteers put up at the checkout desk whenever they are on duty.
"She took such pride in the signs that she would make," said Pat Howatt, former president of the library. "And she loved doing it."
McCann died April 10. She was 92. Born Jan. 31, 1917, she was a former resident of Barrington, R.I., and Attleboro, Mass.
McCann began volunteering for the library in 1983. In addition to making signs, she worked at the checkout desk and served as the library's longtime treasurer. She retired from her role as treasurer last year and was honored for her 25 years of service.
"(The library) was part of her life," said fellow volunteer Ruth Strauss.
McCann is survived by her husband, Donald; sons, John and Donald Jr.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 40 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Longboat Library, 555 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, Fla. 34228.
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Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.
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Arizona's quarterback battle ended just under the five-minute mark in the first quarter of their game against the Raiders. Tommy Kelly blew up the right side of the Cardinals' porous offensive line, bringing down a quarterback thoroughly confused by his surroundings.
Kelly offered some insight into Kolb's play at the half:
Tommy Kelly runs off field and says of Kolb: "That boy's scared." This according to Raiders preseason TV team.— Mike Sando, ESPN.com (@espn_nfcwest) August 18, 2012
The safety came on Kolb's second drive of the game, one play after he was flagged for intentional grounding at the 1-yard line. Defensive tackles usually suffer from hyperbole, but anyone watching the game, or the Cardinals' last two games, did not need Kelly's first-hand analysis to see that Kolb had a problem.
John Skelton had a better night, going 3-for-3 in a milquetoast offense. How much longer will the Cardinals allow the quarterback battle to continue? Head coach Ken Whisenhunt offered little beyond a few indeterminate quips on his quarterback situation. They have two more preseason games, the next at Tennessee, to make that determination.
Whichever quarterback gets the nod in Arizona will need to be a quick study in working under pressure, and probably ought to invest in a good flak jacket. The offensive line struggled to create anything resembling protection for the quarterbacks, and the work of the first and second teams was indistinguishable. Making matters worse, Levi Brown suffered a triceps injury that could be serious. His status is still unknown.
Jake Locker Struggles
In Tennessee, second-year quarterback Jake Locker was supposed to be on his way to removing all doubts about who the starting signal caller would be for the Titans. Instead, he left fans wondering if he was ready for the starting job after a 4-for-11 performance riddled with QB 101 mistakes like throwing across the body to the opposite field.
Music City Miracles, SB Nation's Titans blog, reacts to Locker's performance:
This is a bump in the road that should not be a huge surprise from a second year guy who has never started an NFL game. The big question now is how does Jake Locker bounce back from this? Does he follow it up with a bad week of practice, or is he the first person in the building this week trying to make sure it doesn't happen again?
Back To Earth For Tannehill
First a question: Why can no NFL announcer get Ryan Tannehill's name right? Vowel struggles aside, Tannehill had a much rougher outing than he did last week. Making his first start of the preseason, Tannehill went 11-for-23 with 100 yards.
What was positive about the rookie's work was that he did not wilt after being sacked three times and pressured constantly when he was playing behind the second-team offensive line. Tackle Jonathan Martin did little to help his fellow rookie.
The Phinsider still likes Tannehill's chances to win the starting job, and it's hard to disagree after watching him.
While Tannehill still looks like a rookie out there at times, and was clearly dealing with nerves to start the game, he is playing better than Moore, who still looks like he is learning the system. If Tannehill is declared the winner of the quarterback competition, he's going to make rookie mistakes at times, but once he gets into a rhythm, he clearly will be able to move the offense better than Moore right now.
Blaine Gabbert?
There is no quarterback battle in Jacksonville, just an existential struggle within Blaine Gabbert, last year's first-round pick. At this point, the criticisms of the Mizzou product are familiar: He lacks pocket presence, cannot handle pressure, etc.
Gabbert went about the business of disrupting narratives on Friday night. He was 13-for-16 with 112 yards and two touchdowns. Yes, those are more meaningless preseason numbers, but his poise under pressure cannot be so easily written off. This 16-yard touchdown pass to Justin Blackmon in the first quarter sums it up pretty well. He makes an accurate throw into a tight window. And look, he does it while being pressured.
SB Nation Jaguars blog Big Cat Country put Gabbert's night into a larger frame:
The most impressive thing in the game was the way the offense just seemed in rhythm and in synch, something we haven't seen from the Jaguars in quite some time.
Gabbert is not going to turn around overnight, but this was a positive step forward. The Jaguars take on the Ravens next week, whose first team defense will provide a stiffer test for Gabbert.
Some other notable names from Friday's games:
Rashad Jennings, RB - The Jaguars' running back looked pretty sharp working in place of Maurice Jones-Drew, who is still holding out. He ran for 62 yards on 11 carries. MJD will be back in all likelihood, but Jennings will be a nice insurance policy if he struggles at all upon his return.
Chris Johnson, RB - The Titans' running back looked very much like the old version of himself, the one that ran for more than 2,000 yards in 2009. That number may not happen again, but he had his speed working for him and was making some razor sharp cuts.
Detroit Lions Offense - We're not supposed to read anything into preseason numbers, but the Detroit Lions' offense, the starters, gave us a hint of the damage they can do this season. Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson connected for one of Megatron's super human grabs. Titus Young's 24-yard touchdown keeps alive the idea that he could be in for a big season.
Christian Ponder, QB - Minnesota's second-year quarterback put together his second-consecutive solid outing against the Bills. He was 10-for-13 with 136 yards and a touchdown to Jerome Felton. He got some help from his offensive cast of characters, including Jerome Simpson turning a 4-yard catch into a 33-yard gain.
Doug Martin, RB - Tampa Bay's rookie runner may have locked up the starting job. LeGarrette Blount suffered a minor groin injury, which looked pretty serious at the time, but Martin outplayed his counterpart. Martin and Blount were always going to be featured heavily in the Buccaneers' offense, but now Martin should be available for more than just third down duties.
Who else stood out from Friday's games? Good or bad, which other players should be on the radar with the regular season getting close?


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Two Bedroom Two Bath Ocean front condominium. Located directly on
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1 Queen, 2 Doubles . Sleeps 6. 1525 sq. ft.
Bedding arrangement: 2 bedrooms with private adjoining baths. One
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Other amenities: Well equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher,
blender, coffee maker, crock pot and electric frying pan. Wet Bar.
2 HD TV's, 2 DVD's, 1 VCR, 1 stereo system. Central Heat and
Air. Ceiling fan, outside showers, grills, boat dock/fishing pier.
Laundry room with full size washer/dryer. Broadband Wireless Internet.
Beach gear can be left in bins on beach. You take chairs, etc. once at beginning of week to beach and leave each day in bins near boardwalk on beach. Exclusive to Ocean Point Complex.
activities and attractions in Ocean Isle Beach Atlantic Coast
Ocean Isle Beach is a family oriented beach. You can enjoy the
scenic Island, wide beaches and ocean, eat great seafood and take in
many Island entertainments including museums, planetarium, golfing,
water slides, putt putt and fishing. To the south you can take a 30
minute drive to North Myrtle or Myrtle Beach areas where you will
find amusement parks, shopping centers, golfing and great
restaurants. To the North you can travel 30 minutes to South Port
or Historic Wilmington. There you will find Ferry rides to Fort
Fisher and the NC Aquarium, Bald Head Island tours, and great
resturants. A few minutes on down you can visit Historic Wilmington
and the Historic water front shops and famous restaurants and see
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IN-SEASON (5/31-8/8 Weekly rentals only. $1650/week
OFF SEASON (4/1-05/30 & 8/9-10/31) $1250/week, $205/day
VALUE SEASON - all other dates $800/week, $160/day
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Top things to do in Ocean Isle Beach
- Explore end of Island
- Fishing on private dock
- Mini golf
- Bike riding
- Black Beard Scuba diving
Top things to do on a budget
- Sea shell hunting
- Free concerts
- OIB Museum
- Ingram Planetarium
- Visit OIB fishing pier
Top things to do with a family
- Battleship USS N. C.
- Fort Fisher Aquarium
- Visit famous Calabash seafood restaurants
- 100's of golf courses
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Nate Sandberg
Nate Sandberg knew that the touring lifestyle wasn't for him, but he wanted to stay connected to music. While listening to Cinemagic, a satellite radio station that plays film scores and soundtracks, he suddenly realized how recognizable and prevalent the music was while growing up, how integral to his memories.
I only found a few programs geared toward film scoring, and Columbia was the strongest one I saw," he says. "They have a really unique program and offer great internships.
"It was similar to the kind of music I liked to write, so it seemed like a natural and fun place for me to go," he says of the realization. With a bachelor's degree in Music, he decided that graduate school would be the best avenue to break into the industry. Enter Columbia College Chicago's MFA Music Composition for the Screen program. "I only found a few programs geared toward film scoring, and Columbia was the strongest one I saw," he says. "They have a really unique program and offer great internships."
The city also factored into Nate's decision. "I could've gone somewhere in New York, but it's kind of crazy. And my wife and I had just kind of fallen in love with Chicago, so it seemed like the natural place to go," he says.
Nate says he had no idea how to get into the film scoring industry, and that the graduate program offered a great way to learn about the craft, while getting a head start with internships and industry contacts.
"It's safer than going straight to LA," he says, smiling.
In his MFA program, Nate will still get a Los Angeles experience during the summer for his thesis semester, through Columbia's Semester in LA program. The summer serves as a launch pad into the profession and offers students a real-world experience that produces the same skills as completing an apprenticeship. "It's really interesting," he says of the thesis semester. "We work with student directors from the Film program to translate their vision for their films into music. And how often do you get to record a score with a professional orchestra?" he asks with a laugh.
We work with student directors from the Film program to translate their vision for their films into music.
Ideally, Nate will get an internship with a film composer, as previous students have done in the past. He'll take classes during the summer as well, including Conducting and Video Game Scoring.
"It's kind of a cool industry," he says about the video game class. "It's much shorter pieces of music with a lot of segues. Much more specialized than film composing."
To date, Nate has scored several short films and two feature-length ones. "I just finished my second feature-length film, like, a week ago," he says. "I'm really excited about it actually; I like the film a lot and I'm happy with the music I created."
His film scoring (along with a new baby) has kept him extremely busy, leaving little time for his own music. "I used to play trombone in a band," he says. "I haven't touched my trombone in six months. The deadlines are crazy in the film composition industry — the earlier you can start writing, the better." He pauses, and then adds, "The time just goes by really fast!"
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Wow! That woman is great! This video is a great incentive, but I just want to know where she got the information about all those rebates where she got coupons for free items.
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Queen's set to show off its Pride
Members of the Queen's community are gearing up for the school's fourth annual Pride Week. Organized by the Queen's Pride Project (QPP), Pride Week celebrates sexual and gender diversity and aims to bring students, staff, faculty and community members together for a weeklong celebration.
"The purpose of Pride Week at Queen's is to start building a community and carve out a niche for students and allies to meet," says QPP publicity chair Caitlyn Clark, a fourth-year psychology and gender studies student.
Running from March 8 – 13, the week features a full schedule of events. Tracey Sandilands, executive director of Toronto Pride, will kick things off at the opening ceremonies.
"I think having (Tracey) come gives some scope to our own Pride Week," says Ms Clark. "While it's small and just Queen's campus, there's a need for it. These weeks wouldn't be happening globally if people didn't think there was a purpose for these events."
Queen's faculty members are also getting involved in Pride Week. Professors Meredith Chivers (Psychology), Kathleen Lahey (Law), Scott Morgensen (Gender Studies) and Pamela Dickey Young (Religious Studies) are scheduled to be the keynote speakers at Queer Inquiry, a discussion about queer research happening on campus.
Students will also have the chance to relive one of life's milestones at Pride Prom, an event designed to be inclusive and accepting of all its guests. "A lot of people, if they were trying to figure out who they were in high school, couldn't bring who they wanted to prom because of stigma or what people may think," says Ms Clark.
Everyone from the Queen's and Kingston communities is invited to attend Pride Week events. "They're not just for queer students," says Ms Clark. "The point is that anyone can join these things. Anyone can participate, as long as they have an open mind."
For more information and the full schedule of Pride Week events, go to www.queensupride.ca


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Earth bank to protect flood-hit Somerset village
7:00am Wednesday 18th June 2014 in News
AN earth bank will be built to protect homes in one of the villages in Somerset worst affected by the winter floods.
The ring bank flood protection scheme planned for Thorney is part of the 20-year Flood Action Plan for Somerset.
The Parrett Drainage Board will build the bank west of the village; it will improve flood protection for around ten homes and the nearest road.
John Osman, Somerset County Council leader and chairman of the FAP Leaders Implementation Group, said: "The proposal for a ring bank at Thorney is well supported locally so I am delighted to see it moving forward. No single piece of work can solve the problem of flooding on the Levels on its own, but all together they can make a difference."
The cost of the scheme is not yet known, but it will be paid for through local and national grants, with the FAP Programme Board paying any extras necessary.
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The River Parrett needs to be totally dredged from its Mouth @ BOS through to Langport, and not only once, but as and when needed, as a preventative measure rather than allowing Devestating Flooding, and then doing remedial work.
The Spillway, which was lowered, needs to be put back to its pre 2012-13 levels.
What occurred over this last 2 Winters must not happen a Third year, pumps must be brought in b4 river capacities threaten Communities, the Consortium of Drainage Boards MUST have a greater Say into what solutions are required, the E Agency, must take a step back, take responsibility for the Last 2 years devastation.
Only by careful planned Pre-Ventative Actions, can I see there not being a re-occurance this coming November-March 2013/14.
THIS must NOT be allowed to happen again.
I have been warning and asking for answers to this problem for over 8 years as an Elected Sedgemoor Councillor @ the time, only to be Fobbed of with, you know nothing ,we are the Experts , we the Environmemnt Agency know Best, Well they Fuuked Up Big Time. !!!
The Nub of the problem, is as I see it. Is to get the Excess rain fall water of the Levels and Moors ASAP, with Water Management, to channel the water into the Stowey, and into the King Sedgemoor Drain ...........Thus keeping the Capacities in the Parrett and Tone @ Managable levels, to allow on the Ebb Tide excess water to be channelled / Pumped into them to flow out to the Bristol Channel, it is not Rocket Science. ???
Water Management, with Strategically Placed Dutch Pumps, put in place at the Beginning, not delayed for 6 Weeks as is the report I heard, this year, they were offered but declined, ?? True or not ??? Us mere mortals will not be made aware, unless the Press request it under Freedom of Info Act Legislation .
This 20 year plan, is All well and good, but too long winded :
Years 1-3 : Dredge the R Parrett, make Permanment Bases for the Pumps.plan to build the R. Parrett Sluice, and Impliment within 2-3 Years.
( With if feasible a road alongside or on top to act S a Hinkley C New Nuclear bypass to Combwich.)
Re-dredge the Parrett as and where silt has redepositted itself, ensure that the Banks are topped to prevent overflow/ breaches in Exceptional Tides, combined with heavy rainfalls and be again Pre-Emptive , rather than re-Active in the approach.
There is no point spending xx£ Millions of Pounds raising the Othery/Aller to Taunton A 361 if you manage the Water efficiently, this has only occurred in recent years because of Mis management by the Environment Agency, doggedly following a Plan of their own making, using essential £33Million to create a Bird Wetlands to appease the Bloody Europeans, surely the residents is Somerset, on the Levels and
Moors need protection, the birds will fly to higher ground always.
If flooding occurs this winter, I will be leading the Next " Rebellion" in Somerset, heads will roll, I can assure you as enough is enough !!!!
The Longer it takes Cllr Jon Osman to answer my Letter to him and Deputy Leader Cllr David Hall, the more difficult I will be, by keeping on pressing the Issues, that need Addressing.it is now mid-way through June, Six months, that's how they treat with Contempt, anyone who asks for explanation of Policies, re Flood, Highways EDF C routes and Tweeking Thwir Terminology for the alterations through our Town of Bridgwater.
David L Preece Former SDC /BT Councillor
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Despite dominating play for two-thirds of the match, Spurs left the door open and West Brom stepped through it in stoppage to earn a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane. Benoit Assou-Ekotto appeared to have given Spurs the full three points with his goal in the 74th minute, but James Morrison equalized in the stoppage time.
The first half at White Hart Lane was easily the most Spurs half ever. Tottenham dominated the match just about as much as you can, controlling possession by nearly 2 to 1 and out shooting the Baggies 10-1 (4-0 on target shots). Yet, it was scoreless at halftime. All the chances in the world don't matter if you can't finish them and no one knows that more than Rafael Van der Vaart who missed the half's best chance. Kyle Walker sent a perfectly waited pass to Aaron Lennon who ran right around the WBA defender in to the box and found Van der Vaart in space, but the Dutchmen skied his shot.
Depsite getting even more of the possession at the start of the second half, Spurs still couldn't break through. In fact, the Baggies looked the more dangerous team at times in the second 45. Romelu Lukaku, who replaced Shane Long in the 63rd minute, was outstanding for West Brom and gave the Spurs defense fits.
It looked or a moment like Jermaine Defoe broke the scoreless deadlock in the 66th minute, but he was correctly ruled offside just before putting the ball past West Brom keeper Ben Foster. Spurs keeper Brad Friedel was massive, coming up with two fantastic saves, one on Lukaku and the other against Marc-Antoine Fortune that kept the Baggies off the scoreboard.
Thos saves proved key as Spurs finally broke through in the 74th minute. Benoit Assou-Ekotto pounced on a failed clearance and beat Foster with a great strike from distance. The shot was through heavy traffic and might have taken a deflection along the way as well.
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You. Yeah, you. If you are seriously arguing that baseball should enforce a rule that's already in place (blocking the plate without the ball) and possibly make a new one (a distinction between trying to reach home plate, or trying to dislodge a baseball by force), you don't know what you ask. This is a game that hasn't changed its safety rules at all in 100 years, other than batting helmets, improved catcher's gear, and the Hal McRae rule. Baseball barely survived those changes. Now people want to change more rules in the name of safety?
You're going to ruin the sport. Maybe not the fun of a nice day at the ballpark, but you're certainly going to ruin the aesthetics of the game. Uniforms are fine just the way they are! Don't change up the uniforms! Because as several columnists have pointed out, if you eliminate any aspect of home-plate collisions, you have to change the uniforms.
Bernie Miklasz kicks off the discussion:
... we can't put these guys in protective bubble wrap, especially if they are choosing to block the plate.
What a nightmare that would be. Bubble wrap would be awkward and bulky, and if a player wrapped it around his entire body, he would barely be able to run.
And just think what would have happened if a player like Nomar Garciaparra had bubble wrap: he'd step out of the batter's box, adjust his batting gloves, his wrist bands, and he'd pop one of the bubble-wrap circles ... and then one more because, really, who can stop at one? And then another. And another. Soon games will be four hours because of bubble wrap. It's awesome and useful stuff, but players just can't wear it on the field.
Mychael Urban says that if we're going to consider eliminating players attempting to dislodge a ball by force, the wardrobe requirements will just get more and more ridiculous:
How about a tutu?
Oh, man. A tutu in baseball. That would be horrible, mostly because women -- especially ones who dance around and stuff -- are ridiculous creatures. And if baseball players have to wear tutus, what's next? Dresses? Petticoats? Ovary sheaths? I don't even know what those ridiculous creatures wear. And if you're for changing the rules to eliminate a runner specifically trying to jar a ball loose at the only place where it isn't already outlawed, you're for women's clothing in baseball.
But Terry Francona might have the best point of all:
"What do you want to do? Do you want to make guys wear tennis shoes?" Red Sox manager Terry Francona scoffed.
This is horrible because it is also confusing. The issue was catcher safety, and Francona brought up tennis shoes, which aren't something that would make a catcher safer. Actually, it would probably make it less safe, what with all the slipping and falling. But that's the point. You start with safety, and then you move to comfort. Soon you have players with neck pillows in the dugout, sweat pants in the field, and Uggs. They'd be so comfortable, and no one wants to beat out a bunt when they're wearing comfy, comfy Uggs. This is baseball, not uggsnugglingball!
There are other arguments to be made in favor of home plate collisions, like from Jeff Passan, who says he likes the collisions, and that the excitement for fans is worth the injury risk to players. That seems like an honest argument -- you know, a reason behind a stated preference instead of tired and absurd slippery-slope arguments -- but it's also dangerous because he doesn't tell his readers about the impending uniform changes. Sneaky, but he's probably one of them.
Bottom line, if you're for eliminating intentionally dislodging a ball at one of the four bases, you're in favor of this:
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Airton Dare became one of the Brazilians that migrated to Indianapolis in the past decade.
"My first year was a really good race," he said. "I was 21st, I think. But it was a really good experience for me. We struggled all month, and a guy from (Chip) Ganassi gave us a motor to use."
His best finish in five starts was eighth in 2001, but he drove an A.J. Foyt machine to victory at Kansas during his Indy car stint.
"I'd been waiting for a long time," he said. "I'd never gotten to win a race. But the team made really good pit stops. It took longer than I thought (to win).
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Dare liked ovals so much, he built a 700-meter oval for go-karts in his hometown in Brazil.
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Chai (חי) is a Hebrew word and symbol that means "life." It is spelled with the Hebrew letters Het (ח) and Yud (י). Jews will often wear a Chai on a necklace, sometimes with a Star of David or Hamsa.
Chai is pronounced as if you were saying "hi" in English.
The Symbolic Meaning of Chai
Judaism is a religion that emphasizes the importance of life. Jews are encouraged to be good, ethical people (mensches) and enjoy the time they are given on Earth. A common Jewish toast is "l'chaim!," which means, "to life!." It is said at celebrations in anticipation of all the good things to come.
Because it means "life," the Chai is consequently a symbol that captures an important aspect of Judaism. According to the gematria, which is a mystical tradition that assigns a numerological value to Hebrew letters, the letters Het (ח) and Yud (י) add up to the number 18. The Het has a value of 8 and the yud has a value of 10. As a result, 18 is a popular number that represents good luck. At weddings, bar mitzvahs and other events Jews often give gifts of money in multiples of 18, symbolically giving the recipient the gift of "life" or luck.


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The Manager of Fazoli's Restaurant in Bloomington is making the rounds, making sure those of us who deliver the news get a 'delivery of love.'
Adam Hinkle of Fazoli's came to our station to give Garry a big hug.
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1.83/5 rDev -47.1%
Appearance: pours with a 1" off white sudsy heads that recedes quickly. Faint lacing only. Color is a slightly cloudy amber with small amount of carbonation streaming.
Aroma: sweet barley malt syrup, toasted wheat bread, some earthy hop spice as well.
Mouthfeel: light and watery with a dry finish.
Flavor: mild flavor, I expected more in the taste based on the aroma. Bland is the best way I can describe the flavor. There is not much of the expected caramel sweetness from an amber ale. Hard to find something good to say about this one.
04-27-2014 17:53:13 | More by Foyle
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
02-03-2014 06:39:04 | More by ctwybeerguy
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
01-03-2014 01:57:24 | More by drbenderdo
2.89/5 rDev -16.5%
Poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: lightish amber hue with a moderate haze and a pretty light effervescence. Head poured a finger of frothy ivory foam but dissipated pretty quickly. Nothing special here.
Smell: sweet and caramelly malt with a bit of breadiness. Stylistically appropriate, but a bit cloying for my preference.
Taste: overly sweet, bready and biscuity. I'm not usually a huge fan of ambers, but I like to try them because sometimes they really surprise me. In this case -- no. Too sweet, too biscuity and too blah.
Mouthfeel: medium body with a decent carbonation. Not super creamy, but there's something here into which I can sink my teeth.
Overall: this beer isn't terrible, it's just too sweet to suit me.
10-08-2013 01:12:56 | More by flagmantho
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3.75/5 rDev +8.4%
07-22-2013 03:56:36 | More by Oelschlager
4.2/5 rDev +21.4%
Plucked from the brewery's 12-bottle sampler. Poured into a pint glass.
A: A very pretty golden red. A decent head to start quickly fades away to some impressive lacing.
S: Not a whole lot there, but what is there is good. Rich caramel and roasted barley.
T: Quite good, and led by the nose. A wonderful balance of barley and caramel. Roasted but not overly so. Finishes with a relatively hoppy, mild spice. Much more potent than the smell would indicate, yet quite sessionable.
M: Syrupy to be sure, but the hoppy spicy finish dries it up quite a bit. Not particularly full-bodied, but I don't really think it's supposed to be anything more than a good-timesy hot weather refresher.
O: I was in the middle of giving the brewery's honey rye ale a negative review, but it was so boring and bland I lost interest in doing even that. This is more like it. A well-bodied, solidly crafted amber that strikes a nice balance between being a beer to drink while grilling, and a beer to appreciate while eating what you grilled. Not half bad.
07-20-2013 23:33:46 | More by The_Mancannon_of_Slothrop
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
06-16-2013 22:25:39 | More by cbcrunch
3/5 rDev -13.3%
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Alberta (Canada)
3.55/5 rDev +2.6%
Appearance- Pours a copper-amber with two fingers of fluffy creamy head.
Smell- Caramalts, citrus hops, wheat/grass, orange.
Taste- Similar to the aromas with a mild tartness and biterness.
Mouthfeel- Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall- A nice amber ale by Madison. This doesn't stand out as the star of the style but is still enjoyable nonetheless.
04-07-2013 02:51:12 | More by leaddog
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
11-17-2012 00:38:07 | More by Giggy
3.75/5 rDev +8.4%
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2.75/5 rDev -20.5%
08-18-2012 04:52:04 | More by craigreno
Alberta (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev +12.7%
12oz bottle - available in Alberta in the Madison River variety pack.
This beer pours a clear, somewhat glassy medium gilded copper hue, with a thin cap of fizzy beige head, which dissipates in the time it took to appraise the situation, leaving a low-slung ring of lace around the glass.
It smells of nutty caramel, kind of biscuity malt, a bit of burnt sugar, and leafy, woody, earthy hops. The taste is good and malty, the biscuit and oily nuttiness really pushing to the forefront, that brown sugar undertone still sticking in there, with some softened earthy, forest-floor hops keeping things mostly in check.
The bubbles are actually rather supportive and surprisingly sprightly, after that anemic introduction, the body a lower-percentile medium weight, and generally smooth. It finishes moderately off-dry, the consistent maltiness not all that sweet to begin with, and the edgy, leafy hops far from giving up the ghost.
A pretty decent amber ale, one which strongly resembles a nice American brown ale, all nutty and hoppy as it is. Whatever is it academically, practically, I wouldn't mind having another few on the deck, as summer shifts into third gear.
06-03-2012 01:13:11 | More by biboergosum
4.03/5 rDev +16.5%
Sweet maltiness. Reminds me of being tickled by a pirate.
One time on my birthday, I was playing left field in one of those pre-little league leagues. We were taking some fielding practice before the game, and I took a nasty hop to the face. I sat out the whole game until the last inning, when the coach put me in to pitch. I gave up a hit, hit a guy, and then got out of it. That's what this beer is like.
05-23-2012 04:05:42 | More by guytyping
South Carolina
2.25/5 rDev -35%
05-02-2012 06:19:12 | More by Heff19
Alberta (Canada)
3.6/5 rDev +4%
Picked up as part of a random Montana brewers 6-mixer at a store in Whitefish
A - clear burnt orange, thumb of off white head retained at a consistent thin covering with healthy lacing
S - big malty aromas of molasses, cherry, and a woody earthy quality
T - malt flavour much like the nose with a prominent cedar woodiness along with light grassy hops and a buttery finish
M - medium body, lowish carbonation, sticky finish
O - a quality amber with a cedar character that gives it something unique
04-28-2012 02:55:39 | More by joemcgrath27
3.75/5 rDev +8.4%
04-19-2012 02:24:56 | More by bluckbeyes
New Hampshire
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
04-14-2012 11:58:16 | More by NHSTEVE
4/5 rDev +15.6%
04-09-2012 20:15:42 | More by FATH3RH0P5
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
04-03-2012 00:29:14 | More by wagner617
3.75/5 rDev +8.4%
04-02-2012 22:31:18 | More by rocklibster
3.48/5 rDev +0.6%
Poured from 12oz bottle to pint gladd. Beer has a very attractive dark color with a thin foamy head. Very little lacing on glass. Beer smells like a typical amber. Tastes like one too, which is in no way a bad thing. Overall a very solid beer, but nothing sets it apart from the crowd.
04-02-2012 04:02:11 | More by ryanclicks
Rhode Island
4.25/5 rDev +22.8%
03-31-2012 00:43:39 | More by benduck517
New York
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
03-25-2012 02:41:29 | More by shopsis
3.5/5 rDev +1.2%
03-22-2012 00:07:05 | More by cbyrd4088
Irresistible Amber Ale from Madison River Brewing Company
80 out of 100 based on 40 ratings.


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