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But what do we mean by 21st century education? The following are what we believe to be their characteristics:
Students learn through meaningful projects
When students design, plan, carry out, and publicly exhibit a project of genuine value (to themselves, to the community, or to a client), it has a transformative effect on their perception of themselves, their relationship to learning, and their sense of their place in the world around them. It is also the best way to develop the diverse portfolio of skills that that are increasingly in demand from employers.
School is a 'base camp' for enquiry
Now that many mobile phones can access more information than is held in any library, the idea of school as the place you go to acquire knowledge is an anachronism. However, schools still have an important role to play as the 'base camp' for enquiries that will take students into their communities, and online.
Educators regard themselves as learners as well as teachers
An interest in learning is the key characteristic that teachers share with their students, and teachers need to be able to conduct action research and be aware of developments in their field, in order to develop their practice (and share it with their colleagues).
Learners collaborate in their learning, rather than 'consuming' it
Students are experts in their own learning – they know how they learn best, and what they are most interested in, and schools stand to benefit from working with them rather than performing for them. In other words, rather than trying to put on a fancier show for their students, teachers should let them backstage.
Education takes advantage of digital technologies and helps students become both digitally literate and digitally adept
Attentive readers may be noticing that there is nothing 'new' about the preceding characteristics of 21st century education. These ideas are at least 100 years old - John Dewey is probably their most famous advocate, though they go back much further. However, digital technology has made this vision more attainable, for more people, than ever before. It has also vastly increased the number of education providers that a learner can choose from. Schools no longer have a monopoly on 'academic' learning, and if they do not adapt, the world may simply leave them behind.
Read our publications, 10 Schools for the 21st Century and 10 Ideas for 21st Century Education, for more information about 21st century education, including examples of how these work in practice.
To find out more about how we can support your school to deliver 21st century education click here.


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Conducting research in family medicine provides a distinct opportunity to study questions about primary care delivery, illness prevention and health promotion.
Family physicians care for patients whose needs include the entire spectrum of health experiences, including health promotion and maintenance, illness prevention, as well as caring for patients with a wide range of illnesses at various stages.
Studies carried out by K.L. White et al in 1961 and reviewed by L.A. Green et al (The ecology of medical care revisited, the N Engl J Med, Vol. 344, No. 26 - June 28, 2001 – www.nejm.org) offer an overview of illness prevalence and levels of care provided in the community, including the famous "boxes in boxes" diagram. (View the abstract) Additional information is also available in the document "Canadian Family Medicine Submission to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Initiative from the Chairs of the Departments of Family Medicine of Canada and the College OF Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)", April 2005.
Relationships between the family physician and his or her patients often span a lifetime, allowing the growth of trusting relationships, the delivery of numerous and potentially varied interventions, all within the context of a family practice/primary health care setting.
The discipline of family medicine research has been an integral part of the College of Family Physicians of Canada's (CFPC's) activities since the early 1960s, when it was recognized that research would help ensure the highest standards of practice and the growth of family practice through the development of new knowledge.Research within the CFPC has grown and is supported by numerous CFPC members, many of whom carry out research as an adjunct to medical practice, and whose careers have a focus on family medicine research.The Section executive supports family medicine research through its insights into issues related to family medicine and primary care delivery.The Section of Researchers endeavours to create an environment in which family medicine research and its researchers are valued and recognized for their contributions to the practice of family medicine and health care delivery. This is achieved through collaboration with funding agencies and related organizations to advance the impact and recognition of family medicine research, and through the CFPC's research awards program, which recognizes outstanding family medicine researchers as well as significant achievements in family medicine research in Canada.
The Section of Researchers celebrates excellence in family medicine research through its annual awards program. Learn more about these awards and the individuals who have contributed to our discipline.

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David, VK2DDI reports reception last night of John Langridge's (KB5NJD) WG2XIQ WSPR2 transmission on 475.621 kHz, for a distance of 8628 miles. VK2DDI is near Berry Mountain in New South Wales, and WG2XIQ is in Duncanville, TX. The reception was on 25 August 2014 at 0950 UTC, with a WSPR-computed signal to noise ratio of -30 dB (2500 Hz BW).
Transequatorial propagation at these frequencies is possible in late summer and late winter, narrow periods when the whole path is in darkness. As WSPR2 is not the very best of weak-signal modes, this reception is a significant achievement.
(Report by John Andrews W1TAG)
The Department of Defense says it is postponing "irreversible" destruction of the once-controversial ionospheric research facility at Gakona, Alaska, for a year. However, academic organizations seeking a serious opportunity to negotiate for continued operation of the site question how removing critical test instruments, transmitters, generators, and even the vast antenna array itself, constitutes anything but irreversible dismantlement.
Once the target of all sorts of conspiracy theorists, HAARP came to the attention of the longwave community when the Navy experimented for a time with generation of ELF waves by thermal excitation of the ionosphere, via modulation of upward-directed high energy HF signals. That was only one of its uses, however. Others included research for the Air Force into the effect of various disturbances on signals passing through the ionosphere, and various programs of pure research on the nature of the ionosphere itself, largely conducted by the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The program, which cost about $3 million to maintain and operate, fell victim to drastic federal budget cuts of the past several years.
Since many licensed amateur operators have been part of research teams who worked at the site, this recent development was the subject of a detailed ARRL news report that may be worth your attention.
On June 2 (UTC), 2014, noted British DXer Paul Nicholson in Todmorden, UK, received transmissions emanating from the site of Dexter McIntyre W4DEX in Stanfield, NC, in the United States, below the low end of the allocated radio spectrum. The GPS referenced signal at 8970 Hz was clearly the strongest peak among 6500 Fourier transform bins, particularly after Paul combined the output of his two receivers with loop and Marconi aerials for a bit of directionality. According to Paul's report, "At 2014-06-02 12:00 Dex altered the TX frequency for a blind confirmation test. Six hours later the carrier had vanished and a new signal appeared at 8971.100 Hz with the same strength. An email response from Dex confirms 8971.1 as the new frequency. Range W4DEX to Todmorden UK is 6194 km." (3840 miles)
Paul's detailed reception report and spectra of the captures, along with details and pictures of the transmitting setup, can be found at the W4DEX Web site. As with most amateur VLF work, the transmitter features a high performance audio power amplifier, a remarkable homebuilt loading coil, and an almost unbelievable matching tansformer. The antenna is the same one that Dex has used for his previous MF, LF and VLF Part 5 licensed experiments.
Previous experiments in the sub-9kHz region have mainly been conducted in Europe, such as the kite-based transmissions of Stefan Schaefer DK7FC. His page contains a good introduction to what has been done so far, and links to additional resources.
Although frequencies below 9 kHz are not formally allocated in most countries, some administrations do require their citizens to obtain special permission to operate there anyway. Furthermore, some countries do have an explicit allocation of frequencies below 9 kHz, and it is probable that most nations soon will. Canada, for instance, allocates 8.3-9.0 kHz for meteorological aids. There is growing pressure internationally to set aside those frequencies for lightning detection networks.
The world's only remaining Alexanderson alternator was operated at 17.2 kHz on the 29th of June to commemorate Alexanderson Day, and in addition to being widely heard in Europe, was also copied by W1VD in Connecticut and KL7L in Alaska.
An additional transmission was made this year on the morning of July 2nd, also copied by W1VD.
The station's Web site can be found at www.alexander.n.se.
Industry Canada published a revised Table of Allocations on Thursday, 1 May, incorporating the WRC12 ITU band of 472-479 kHz, with up to 5W ERP. Word of the change was spread over the weekend by Joe Craig on the RSGB LF reflector, and RAC announced the move on 5 May in their newsletter. It may be worth noting that as of late May, IC's RBR-4 � Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service did not yet incorporate the allocation into the frequencies authorized for the amateur service.
We have adopted a new approach to making material available in the LWCA Library. Rather than trying to maintain index pages for every possible topic, we have now made it possible for the Site Search button at the top of this page to locate all types of files in the library. Site Search used to return results only for conventional HTML Web pages or plain text. But since many of the items these days are images, sound files, or PDF articles, we've now added metadata so that the search engine can easily track down the information you're looking for. A few more improvements are in the works, but it's already quite efficient. Two or three relevant keywords about what you are seeking will turn up nearly everything we have on the subject. Give it a try!
As mentioned before, the official annual Code of Federal Regulations update of the FCC Rules is nominally published on October 1 each year, but got delayed considerably this past fall by the notorious government shutdown. The various volumes of Title 47 Telecommunications have only slowly trickled onto the US Government Printing Office Web site. The remainder of the missing Parts (0-20) finally became available in the closing days of January. We have retrieved the ones most relevant to our hobby and mirrored them in the LWCA Library. Visit the Library's Reference Section to read or download complete texts of Parts 2, 5, 15, and even 97 in PDF form. Some excerpts are also available as quick loading Web pages.
William Hepburn's DX Information Centre has probably the best online list of aero and marine beacons based on official license information, lists of LW broadcasters and time signals, plus numerous resources for other types of DXing as well.
The searchable RNA database of LF beacons...not compiled from official sources, but a digest of signal reports from experienced listeners in North and Central America. It's a great tool for identifying those unknown signals. It won't always be up-to-date regarding decommissioned beacons, of course. This might somewhat limit its usefulness in targeting specific beacons to listen for, but it's still helpful if you pay attention to the most recent reported date for a given beacon.
Radio Waves Below 22 kHz Renato Romero's eclectic collection of topics pertaining to both manmade and natural radio signals from near DC to the upper end of audibility. Includes the VLF Open Lab, and articles by many contributors...some fairly orthodox, and some not. Visit: www.vlf.it
Rik Strobbe's QRSS software (for transmitting extremely slow CW) is usually available from our file library, but while it is temporarily out of service, you can obtain QRSS and Rik's other useful software at the ON7YD download page.
Continuing Development of Argo. Alberto di Bene posts the latest version of Argo, a receiving tool for displaying slow CW, that performs FFT spectral analysis and displays it in ways optimized for QRSS. Many of the transoceanic LF amateur records were set using Argo at the receiving end. Argo has somewhat similar performance to Spectran, but interacts better with the user's soundcard and is customized for QRSS modes.
WOLF. Stewart Nelson devised this unique mode, a variant of BPSK. See his announcement of the MS-DOS version for more details. Now, a GUI-based version by Wolf B�scher continues to increase the mode's popularity. Find the new software at the DL4YHF site.
Spectrum Lab, at that same link, is another of Wolf's creations. In conjunction with your computer's sound card, not only is it an especially advanced spectrum analyzer, but it's also a filtering and sound processing tool, and can serve as the demodulator part of a receiver, implemented in software.
Slow CW for Linux. Claudio Girardi (IN3OTD) has released Slow CW software for users of the Linux operating system, currently v 0.42. The program (called glfer) contains both transmit and receive capability, the latter including an FFT-based spectrum analyzer somewhat similar to those found in popular Windows Slow CW programs.
As with much open-source software in the X-world, you have to compile the C source code yourself. Users will also need additional code libraries. Links to those, plus downloadable source code, can be found at Claudio's glfer page.
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You know, fellow Birdz fans, like you probably were, I was initially confused about our game plan and how we played tonight. Yeah, we could complain about "missed red zone conversions", penalties killing us, BVG's stubborn insistence on using that wonderful zone D, etc. Admittedly I fell into that same trap for awhile in tonight's game. It was hard to take and harder to understand. Then it finally hit me! Everything fell into place and it all made sense to me. Read on and see what you think.
OK. Since we already clinched a playoff spot, and we've looked fairly good lately, and we won the darn division LAST year, I think Smitty allowed Coach Mularkey to change the original "winning" offensive plan early in the game. You know the one - that acknowledges and embraces our "identity" as a successful RUNNING team first. The successful RUN-based schemes in which we sustained powerful and time-consuming drives down the field, thereby giving ourselves more control of every game. Why did we so quickly abandon this time-eating, control-type of offense? Well, out of good 'ol fashion southern hospitality of course! Now that I understand Coach Mularkey's intentions, I'm PROUD of how nicely we treated Drew Brees and how we cooperated with the Saints to ensure he would obtain Dan Marino's passing record TONIGHT. Against US!
Yes, sir,.... by almost immediately abandoning the run and emphasizing our "new greatest show on turf" passing game, and by not even THINKING about a potentially more effective man-to-man coverage based D, it was evident our coaching staff was in the holiday spirit! They wanted Mr. Brees to have all the time he needed on the field so he could break that elusive Marino season yardage record. You see, I think we felt kind of bad after that first 6-plus minute drive that kept Mr. Brees and the Saints O off the field for entirely too long, so MM proposed that we do the right thing. It was sweet of us to cooperate from then on by emphasizing our passing attack so as to not keep hogging all that silly "time of possession" which frustrates Mr. Brees and holds down the NOLA O's point accumulation. Brilliant!
Yes, by playing our part tonight, we were more than gracious to NOLA and Drew, allowing them to reach those very nice accomplishments of Division Champs AND Drew breaking Marino's record on OUR watch. Yep, after thinking about it, I'm PROUD to be part of an organization which cooperates with our division brothers so they can look good and earn those prized records. If not us, then it's got to be a fellow Southern division club, right? I guess I learned a valuable lesson tonight: winning isn't everything! It's not always necessary to lead with, to establish, and to stick with the often-successful, "winning" running game which then sets up the play-action passing game. Tonight I have to hand it to Coach Mularkey: he realized this was an important night (and national stage!) for NOLA and Drew Brees to shine. To make all of us here in the Southern Division of the NFC look a bit more genteel and to allow us to be proud that we support the Saints as just one of us!
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Say what you will about the legitimacy of the Buffalo Sabres trading Thomas Vanek and Ryan Miller (plus) for Nail Yakupov (plus), it sure got the rumor mill fired up. The trade winds had been blowing very lightly early on in 2013-14. Blame the lower cap ceiling. Blame the various veteran options that still don't have jobs. Blame whatever you want.
This week has been proof that nothing whips folks into a frenzy like a good old fashioned trade rumor. We're here to speculate though. Since Vanek's name popped up in the rumors and he's allegedly not interested in heading back to Buffalo after this season, the Sabres will likely be moving him before the end of the season.
Vanek will continue to see his name in headlines until that day comes.
Are Buffalo's Thomas Vanek & Ryan Miller headed to the Oilers or Flyers? @SpectorsHockey tells you in Rumor Roundup: http://t.co/7TRvUI8eq5
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) October 18, 2013
He has been Buffalo's best forward for the last six or seven seasons with little competition, and losing him for nada would be a huge blow to a franchise that just can't withstand many more huge blows. Coming in behind the red-hot Oilers rumors were some talks that the Philadelphia Flyers might be interested in the sniper.
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer sees a fit.
He speculates that the Flyers would be willing to roll the dice on Vanek because of their anemic goal scoring, and could be willing to move a young player like Sean Couturier Nick Cousins. If that kind of deal comes across the table, the Sabres should probably grab it and not look back. It's unlikely they'll secure a franchise player for Vanek, but they can add another piece to what's sure to be a slow rebuild.


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With the upcoming new year many of you have some strategy for reading the Bible, whether through an established reading plan or on your own. Similar to last year, we've compiled a list of 7 Crossway and ESV resources than could be helpful companions for your Bible reading in 2013.
Reader's Bibles
1. ESV Single Column Legacy Bible — This is an ideal Bible for those wanting to read through Scripture at a steady pace. The text is laid out in a single column format, and section titles are placed in the margins, letting you move from passage to passage with minimal distractions. This is also a great edition for reading the Bible in its own context.
2. Single Column Journaling Bible — For those looking to record their thoughts as they read God's Word. The Bible text is presented in an easy-to-read single column format alongside generously sized, ruled margins. This Bible is printed on high-quality cream paper that minimizes show-through of text and notes.
Devotional Books and Bibles
3. The One Year Bible® — The popular One Year Bible is available in the ESV translation. In this edition the text is broken up into select readings that are then compiled for each day. Readers who follow along throughout the year will work through the entire Bible.
4. Daily Reading Bible — Portions the Bible text into 365 daily readings, following the M'Cheyne reading plan. Each day displays chapters from various books of the Bible, presented in a simple and non-distracting layout.
5. For the Love of God (Vols. 1 & 2) — Using a slightly modified version of the famous M'Cheyne reading plan, D. A. Carson provides devotional commentary for readings assigned to each day of the year. Following the M'Cheyne reading plan and using For the Love of God as companion volumes, readers will work through the New Testament and Psalms twice and the rest of the Bible once.
Digital Resources
6. ESVBible.org — Users can sign up for a free account on the newly redesigned site and gain access to 12 different reading plans. Each plan includes links to the pertinent passages and tracks your progress through the year. In addition, the reading plans integrate with all of ESVBible.org's other features, including highlights, notes, and study modules.
7. Downloadable Reading Plans — The ESVBible.org reading plans are also available for download on esv.org. Users can subscribe to the reading plans by RSS feed, email, iCal calendars, or print them off.
There are also reading plans available on sites like YouVersion.com, Biblegateway.com, and many others.
Whether you use an established reading plan or follow your own strategy for reading the Bible, we want to encourage you to make 2013 a year of immersion in God's Word!


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The Pickens Sheriff's Office is a government agency and that most of our actions are available for public review. We are dedicated to processing all open records requests received in writing in a timely manner. Much of the information provided to you on this web site is designed to allow you easy and quick access to public information. Individuals and attorneys wishing to obtain information concerning a case where an individual is awaiting trial may be required to do so by contacting the Pickens County Clerk of Superior Court and filing appropriate discovery motions.
Those wishing to obtain records or information under Georgia's Open Records law should make their request in writing. These requests should contain specific information about the information requested, dates and times, a contact number and name to contact with questions, a return address, and the appropriate Georgia or Federal Public Information or Record Law that you are applying for the information under. Depending on the type of information requested, you might incur certain charges. If this is the case, we will contact you prior to your request being processed.
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The Lakeside Choraliers will present their 41st Christmas concert, "Classic Choraliers" on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4 Woodland Road.
The program will include selections by Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, G.F. Hanel and many other old favorites, including an audience sing a-long, under the direction of Ingrid Steele, with accompanist Susan La Fever. Non-perishable food items will be collected for donation to local food pantries. Tickets are $15 or $20 at door. Call 201-768-1316.


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12 Ways to Think Yourself Thinner
Slimming Strategies 7-12
7. Visualize your success.
Picture your slimmer self walking on a beach in your bathing suit, playing with your kids without getting out of breath, and wowing friends and family with your new shape. "Images like these provide the enthusiasm you need to keep eating well and exercising," says Katherine Tallmadge, RD, author of Diet Simple: 192 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspirations.
8. Mind your table manners.
Do you find yourself racing through meals even when you're not short on time? Wolfing down your food isn't just rude -- it could prevent you from reaching your weight-loss goals. That's because eating too quickly may interfere with the release of gut hormones that help you feel full, which could lead to overeating, according to research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Train yourself to eat more slowly by putting down your utensils between each bite. "You shouldn't be loading up your fork if you haven't even finished chewing the previous bite," says Frechman. Taking the time to savor the taste, texture, and aroma of your meal may help you feel satisfied with less food.
9. Be a picky eater.
Don't waste precious calories on foods you don't really love. Before you raid your coworker's candy drawer, for example, stop and ask yourself: Is this a special must-have indulgence or could I eat it any time? Would I rather spend my calories on something else? You may realize that the candy isn't a must-have after all.
10. Don't indulge a craving the minute it strikes.
It will probably go away in 15 to 20 minutes (we're serious!). Distract yourself while you wait out a yearning for cookies by drinking a glass of water, playing a game on the computer, or taking a walk. Or simply picture anything other than cookies. In a recent study conducted at Flinders University, in Australia, volunteers who had been experiencing food cravings reported that those cravings eased after they were asked to think about nonfood images and aromas.
11. Avoid peer pressure.
You've probably heard that women are more likely to overindulge when they eat with other women. To avoid social dining sabotage on girls' night out, check the restaurant's menu on its Web site (or look it up on menupages.com) and make a healthy meal choice ahead of time. "Picture yourself saying your order and asking the waiter for water with lemon instead of soda," says Sandon. Placing your order first helps, too -- once you've asked for the grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side, you won't be as easily swayed by a pal who orders mac and cheese.
12. Ditch the put-downs.
Negative beliefs like "I have no willpower" or "I'll always be this heavy" can easily become self-fulfilling prophecies. (Needless to say, they won't do much for you in the motivation department, either.) The good news is that positive self-labels can also influence reality. People who describe themselves as being healthy eaters report consuming more fruits and vegetables and fewer unhealthy foods, according to a study conducted at the University of Ottawa. Think it, be it -- there's no easier weight-loss strategy than that!


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PESHAWAR: In view of the residential requirements of the ever increasing population of the province especially the provincially metropolis, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch mega housing schemes with availability of all basic civic amenities including safety and security in view.
These schemes include Mega Education City M-1 Nowshera, Mega Sports City
Peshawar, New City Abbottabad and New City & Tourism Resort Booni Chitral.
A high level meeting to review the progress on the proposed schemes was held with Chief Minister Pervez Khattak in the chair. The chief minister stressed the need for new housing schemes to meet the residential requirements of the growing population and reduce pressure on the existing urban localities. He directed the quarters concerned to take effective and result oriented measures to this effect on emergency grounds.
The chief minister said that since consultants had been hired for initiating work on developmental schemes therefore, there was no justification for any delay in the execution of the schemes adding that now progress on the schemes should be visible.
He agreed to the proposal of the authorities that all the proposed housing schemes should not be executed by the housing department itself rather a separate construction company be formed for their execution with entire responsibility of implementation, timely completion, quality of work and payments etc.
He was assured that all these schemes are planned to be of international standard equipped with all modern civic facilities.
Briefing the participants about the proposed Mega Education City project, authorities of the Housing Department told that 80,000 acres of land had been identified for this mega city near Kernal Sher Khan Interchange on Motorway M-1. Pre-feasibility of the project was also completed and presented to the competent authority.
Similarly, hiring the services of firms for planning and designing the project is in final stages and 10 consultant firms of international repute interested in the project have given presentation to the authorities about their capacity to handle such project, it was informed.
Regarding the peculiarities of the housing scheme, the authorities told, 30% of the total area of the scheme will be specified for educational institutions including universities wherein state of the art centers for education and research will be established.
It was further revealed that award of contract to consultants for detail planning and design would be made by this month while practical work on the project would be started by September this year.
Regarding the proposed Mega Sport City Peshawar it was told by the authorities of housing department that the scheme would be setup on a total area of more than 14000 acre situated between Peshawar and Nowshera.
The scheme to be setup with an estimated cost of Rs1.5 to 2.00 trillion, will be five times bigger than Hayatabad Township and cater for the residential needs of more than 600,000 people, it was told.The chief minister directed the concerned high ups to execute these projects phase wise under public private partnership. He stressed that all the new and old housing schemes must not be confined to paper works only rather it should be put on ground, and the mistakes committed in the execution of the previous projects must not be repeated.
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Database mirroring in SQL Server 2005 will be turned off for the RTM.
One of the things we learned is that we believe our Database Mirroring feature needs more time in the hands of customers before we make it generally available for production use. The feature is complete, has passed extensive internal testing, and we are committed to making it generally available in the first half of 2006. We will continue to field test the feature with customers and will release it for general use as soon as you tell us it is ready.
We also heard from many of you that you wanted a more seamless management experience across all SQL Server 2005 editions. With this in mind, we are in the process of building a scaled down version of our SQL Server 2005 Management Studio for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. We believe this will provide you with the ability to more efficiently manage SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with increased automation and lower complexity. The final delivery of this technology will also depend on additional feedback from customers, but we anticipate that it too will be delivered in the first half of 2006.
I guess we will have to wait for it :(
ps you can enable it if you want with a trace flag but it won't be supported.
You might have guessed from my post on the keynote that I thought LINQ was very impressive. Well I really couldn't believe it so I went over to the hands on labs to investigate. I have worked on a number of projects that have tried to achieve the goal of abstracting data access layer in a way that was easy to use, all have failed, and these are the general reasons why.
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So I started the lab and soon got onto the data acesss side (DLINQ), the basic principle is that you have classes that map to a rows in a table tables and properties that map to columns in those tables.The mapping is done through attributes. You then have classes that are collections of the row classes. This enables you to use the new syntax to query the tables and produce results.
. This is a basic DLINK query that selects a few columns from customers
// Query for customers in London
var custs =
from c in Customers
where c.City == "London"
select c;
I wanted to know what was going on under the hood, unfortunately the db was an attached sql express database and no profiler. So syscacheobjects came to the rescue. What I found was that the LINQ engine was translating the above query into pretty much a select * from Customers.(it does name all the columns). This is because we are returning a whole c object which is a Customer object as that is what Customers is a table of. So all the columns in Customer need to be populated froma db point of view this isn't great all the time you don't always want all the columns, in this case you can use the following syntax to create an anonymous type that only contains the contactName
var q =
from c in db.Customers
where c.Region == null
select c.ContactName;
So this will only do a "SELECT Contactname FROM Customers WHERE Region is null".
So what else did I find, well objects generally have hierarchies. So what about loading them. Well you could just call custs[0].orders[0].orderdate to get the order date for the first order of the relevant customer and DLINQ would realise that the orders are not populated for that customer and so send a SQL statement to get the details, if however you need to do this for lots of customers you may want to have them already loaded. well to do this you can use another bit on your query
var q = (
select c.ContactName)
.Including(c => c.Orders);
Or even
.Including(c => c.Orders.Including(o => o.OrderDetails));
This tells the engine to get those extra levels at the same time as getting the customers. so basically in 3 queries.
There are many operators that are allowed in the where clause that are mapped to SQL functions, interestingly I noted that .contains maps to LIKE with a double wild card (urrgghh). Hopefully they will support full text in the future.
So your thinking ok thats create what about updates, deletes etc.well thats just as easy.
Customer cust = new Customer { CustomerId = "ABCDE", ContactName = "Frond Smooty", CompanyTitle = "Eggbert's Eduware", Phone = "888-925-6000" };
// Add new customer to Customers tabledb.Customers.Add(cust);
How easy is that. You can then don multiple actions on your db and then call db.SubmitChanges(); to send the changes to the db.
You can configure the classes to use Sps instead of direct SQL if you want. The one query that I am still not sure of the answer is to the combination of multiple tables into one class. I think its possible because of the ability to use sps for IUD and a view/sp for the base data however I am not sure how well that will work with the other stuff that does cross class queries. I suspect that you need to scarifice data access the the LINK gods and let it generate the required SQL.
This thing is so cool it is scary, I thought I was doing well just managing to get my head round all the stuff in 2005.
Whats also interesting is that the view of the development side i.e. the C# guy. There are so many, oh my god and wow and chins touching the floor in amazement that this has got to be a goer.
If you're interested in this stuff the download the bits and the papers and see it fly. You will be gobsmacked by it.
I spoke to many guys today and the big drive is to make sure this is kept simple to make sure it is usable. It is therefore not likely to cater for all scenarios, but those it does its going to greatly simplify apps. No more new commands and parameters and data readers :)
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I've taken the plunge and started to uninstall June CTP to be able to install the September CTP of SQL Server 2005. Unfortunately it doesn't support an upgrade so you have to run the Microsoft SQL Server Clean up Wizard. This is running at the moment and I will let you know how it goes.
ps Its so nice to be able to type a post on a proper keyboard rather than my pocket pc phone.
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So I ran the Build Uninstall Wizard to remove the old stuff. However it still sqawked that stuff was being used when I tried an install so I uninstalled all 200 bits, including J#, Samples, VS and VS for Office. I would have thought that the uninstall should have told me about uninstalling the other bits (maybe it did and I missed it). One thing it didn't uninstall was the upgrade advisor. It will be interesting to see how whether it works after the new CTP is installed (doing so at the moment)
Beware the New CTP is a TWO disk install you need to download the server and the tools iso files. A bit suprising that the tools aren't on the server file. I am sure there is a good reason.
So after finally getting it write I have SQL installed. a couple of points. If you are upgrading and are using the Build Uninstall Wizard i.e. to save your databases. If you do then select to use your existing database files you need to make sure the service account that you set your SQL Server to run under has the correct permissions to the folder that contains the files. If it is a different account to the one used previously it is lilley that it won't have access.
The September CTP is coinciding with the PDC. If you have an MSDN subscription it can be downloaded now. If not then you will need to wait for the public download to be available.
So I started blogging from my pocket pc phone (orange spv m2000) I needed to complete the loop and have an rss reader. I downloaded a few but have gone egress. the reason being it has folders so all the groupings I have in sharpreader I can have in egress. it also makes good use of the limited space on the screen.
So I can know blog and read all from my phone at the PDC:)
If you've been using SQL Server 2005 you may have noticed that you can create projects that contain your files. These can then be maintained in sourcesafe. I have been using them recently to hold files for a recent piece of work. and have noticed that the are displayed in the order they were added to the project, which isn't too helpfull.
To get round this I have created a command line utility to reformat the project file and put the files in sort order.
You can download the utility from here http://www.sqlserver.plus.com/SQLServerTools.exe
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Ihram (إحرام iḥrām, from the triconsonantal root Ḥ-R-M) is, in Islam, a sacred state which a Muslim must enter in order to perform the major pilgrimage (Hajj) or the minor pilgrimage (Umrah). A pilgrim must enter into this state before crossing the pilgrimage boundary, known as Miqat, by performing the cleansing rituals and wearing the prescribed attire.
A man in the state of Ihram must not tie any knots or wear any stitched items. Sandals and flip flops must not be stitched either and should allow the ankle and back of foot to be exposed (some other schools of thought also agree that the front of the foot must be shown as well). Whilst in the state of Ihram, a Muslim must not use any scents on the body or on the robes. If the robe has been fouled by najas (dirty) material or has been wiped, rubbed or touched by scented liquids (intentionally), then a new ihram must be worn, or the Umrah or Hajj may be invalidated.
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Aside from being as clean (purified) as they are for prayer, male Muslims are expected to refrain from cutting their nails, and trimming their hair and beards. They must also not wear any scent, including deodorant. They have to wear Ihram clothing, which is a white, seamless garment. Many also shave their head as this is considered hygienic. Most will wait to shave their heads until after they have finished Umrah or Hajj, as this is a requirement to leave the state of Ihram. Female Muslims are also expected to be clean. During the pilgrimage, sexual activity, smoking, swearing, shaving and cutting one's nails are forbidden.
Other forbidden activities include killing animals, using profane language, quarrelling or fighting, and taking oaths, in addition to any other regularly prohibited acts. Males should also refrain from looking at women. Women must exercise strict modesty in their appearance and should not apply make-up, perfume or any other cosmetics.
Also, Muslims are not allowed to use scented soap. Unscented soap is available for pilgrims during hajj. All flirtatious, arrogant and rude thoughts are to be put aside, as well as day-to-day life. Muslims must forget about studies, business and relationships, and focus on God.
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- The Five Pillars of Islam, Hajj (Pilgrimage), The Fifth Pillar of Islam, Holy Sites/Mistakes of Pilgrims - An article on the many different beliefs surrounding the wearing of ihram by Sheikh Dr. Ghanim Saleh Al-Sadlan, professor of Higher Islamic Studies at the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University.
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The cell phone has turned into a rite of passage for most teenagers. Meaning they're mature enough to call, text, play games and send photos, some even explicit in what's known as sexting.
Parents listen up - a new study shows more than one in five middle school aged children has engaged in sexting. From high school to middle school, students are learning, growing and exploring; many looking or friends, acceptance and a way to be a part of something.
"I think I was like maybe 12 or 13. I talked to somebody, I think was in the 8th grade-9th grade, so me being young, I'm gonna really like him," says a young teen girl. That was four years ago for this Memphis honor roll student, "He asked me to send a pic, I'm like really, I was so young, I didn't really understand it and he explained it. So I was like, OK, I'll do that just because I didn't want him to stop talking to me or not like me. I just really wanted him to like me."
A natural desire for most teens in this case, she took a pic of her private area and sent it. She never deleted the pic and her parents found it.
It's called sexting.
The young girl's mom says, "I questioned her and it took me about a day to even process it that this picture had been sent so I questioned her and she told me what happened."
What happened here is becoming the norm with not only teens, but kids in middle school. Memphis Police Sgt. Wilton Cleveland says, "No full nudity, some of them are images of videos, some of them are videos, not only images where these kids are masturbating and sending these images to each other."
Sgt. Cleveland says even if a child sends a naked pic to another child or teen it's illegal. "Even other minors cannot possess child porn so say she sends it to her 16 year old boyfriend and he decides to retain it, then he is in possession of child porn." He also says officers have found dirty texts and pictures of teens on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Cleveland says teens are also using various apps including one called Snapchat and Kikmessenger, but he says kids are tech savvy and parents need to be aware there are apps to hide info. "A lot of them tend to look like a calculator or radio or something like that then you have to push in a code or whatever and it allows it to unlock it and those do pretty well hiding the images," says Sgt. Cleveland.
For the parent of our teen, she says finding such a personal pic of your child, often shatters your trust and bond with your child. Sgt. Cleveland says teens need to understand there is technology to pull any pic or text from a phone, even if you think it's gone. He says to parents, if you pay for your child's phone, know what's going on. "They can limit the usage, they can access the devices if they want to. Parents should have all of their passwords whether it's to their computer, cellphones and they should check those regularly."
"Being a parent, you're supposed to go through everything, don't just go through the sock drawer, go through the socks in the drawer."
The legislative solutions against sexting are still up in the air. Since sexting is illegal, some kids who've been caught were forced to go to juvenile court. Most were put on probation, but in some states the children were charged with a misdemeanor.
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VMWare Server: The VMware Host Agent service terminated with service-specific error 4294967295 (0xFFFFFFFF).
Having just rebooted my laptop, I clicked on the link to open VMWare Infrastructure Web Access in the my browser and was slightly puzzled by the "page cannot be displayed" error. I figured it was probably the VMWare Server Web Access service not starting for some reason, so I opened services.msc and checked it out. The Web Access service was actually running, but the Host Agent service was not, so I tried to start it - it failed. Dutifully opening Event Viewer for some more information I found the error:
The VMware Host Agent service terminated with service-specific error 4294967295 (0xFFFFFFFF).
Great. Thanks for the elaboration. Time to check the VMWare logs, (c:\ProgramData\VMWare\VMWare Server\) - the most recent of which contained the following entry:
[2009-02-18 10:55:27.908 'App' 4408 info] Trying hostsvc
[2009-02-18 10:55:27.948 'App' 4408 panic] error: not well-formed (invalid token)
[2009-02-18 10:55:27.948 'App' 4408 panic] backtrace:(backtraces not supported)
[2009-02-18 10:55:27.948 'App' 4408 info] Win32 service stopped
A bit of Googling pointed me in the right direction, "not well-formed" refers to the XML config files which are stored in c:\ProgramData\VMWare\VMWare Server\hostd, after that it was just a case of opening each one in turn until I found the malformed one. I backed it up and replaced it with a default version, and lo and behold, my services started!
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fantastic stuff.. this plagued me as well.. turned out to be the datastores.xml fine was corrupted/empty. There was however another version of the file called datastores.xml.default. so i just renamed that to be datastores.xml and started the VMware Host Agent. Perfect, Thanks!!
had the same problem, corrupt datastores.xml file, moved it out and started the VMware Host Agent.
Worked a charm….Thanks!
Thanks to all of you for taking the time out to share this with all of us! This fixed my problem within minutes!
Thanks very much, this solution solved my problem. Perfect.
Datastores.xml was the problem in my case as well.
The only difference was the message error I got:
The VMware Host Agent service terminated with service-specific error %%-1.
Oh well, maybe it's a Windows 7 RC x64 compatibility thing…
The datastore on my system had several [null]..[null] entries.
I deleted it. The service Vmwware host agent started and everything is just working.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It works for me too. After some day trying other ways.
Just FYI, the C:\ProgramData is a hidden folder. Just type the folder name in the Explorer bar Address text box it will appear. Mine do not have the datastores.xml.default so I just rename the datastores.xml to something else like corrupted_datastores.xml
and then restart the service, it works again.
thanks codeplexer, it is good hint. I fix my problem.
thank you very much.
I have this problem again but this time it's not the datastores.xml it's the config.ini file corrupted – it's empty/blank/0byte.
I solved it by running the installation again and choose the Repair option. After it is finished it recreate the config.ini file and the VMware hostd service started successfully again.
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We live in a time where people are constantly on the move. Whether driving, jogging, biking or anything else you can think of, it is VERY important to make sure you are being safe with whatever you are doing. In honor of National Public Health Week, here are some great tips on how you can stay safe on the move!
If you're driving:
- WEAR YOUR SEATBELT!! Seatbelts are so important for keeping you safe in the event of a car accident. It literally takes 2 seconds to buckle up, so no matter how short the drive, buckle up.
- Stop texting! You really do not need to send your text message as badly as you think you do. If it is that important pull over for a minute. Phone usage is a huge distraction to your driving and by using your phone you are putting yourself and others at risk.
- If you're on a motorcycle, bicycle or scooter, WEAR YOUR HELMENT! A helmet protects your head and face in the event of an accident and can be crucial to your life.
If you're a pedestrian:
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- If traveling at night, make sure to wear reflective gear and bright colors, so you can still be seen in the dark.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Brady girls top Harper with strong finish
LLANO —The Brady High School girls basketball team outscored Harper 16-4 in the final 12 minutes of its bi-district game with the Lady Horns, turning a tight contest into a decisive 44-25 win Monday.
The Lady Bulldogs were just three days removed from a defensive slugfest with Ballinger in the second place tiebreaker, but came out shooting lights out, thanks to Kristyn Jacoby.
Jacoby hit three of her first four shots — all 3-pointers — on her way to an 11-point first quarter helping Brady establish a 16-6 lead after one quarter.
"When one of us starts hitting early on, other people start shooting and we are usually all on, it is really great," Jacoby said.
Despite the good start by the Lady Bulldogs, it was Harper that started the second quarter shooting well.
Harper scored the first eight points of the second quarter to slice the deficit to 16-14, forcing Brady coach Jerry McSherry to call a timeout.
The Lady Horns got back-to-back 3-pointers from Alexa Guerrero and Sarah Whitten followed by an easy layup in transition by Logan White.
"They hit some threes that we didn't do a good job of defending," McSherry said. "We knew they had three kids who could shoot the outside shot and we fell asleep and got a little relaxed.
"We allowed them to shoot uncontested shots and that will kill you every time."
After the timeout McSherry's team responded with an 8-0 run of its own, spearheaded by junior Taylor Neal.
Neal hit three straight jumpers from the top of the key to ignite the Lady Bulldogs' run. Madi Jurrius and Allie Kubacak each got in on the action scoring the last four points of the half for Brady, giving their team a 26-17 lead at the break.
After White hit a layup just over halfway through the third quarter, pulling Harper within 28-21 McSherry again called for time.
He wanted his team to tighten up on defense.
The message apparently got across.
Harper's next basket came with five minutes remaining in the game and by that point, Brady had established 41-23 lead.
"When our coach tells us to pick it up defensively we do it real fast," Jacoby said with a chuckle.
McSherry said the timeout also was to emphasize the Lady Bulldogs were missing open teammates.
"After they cut it to seven we called a timeout and we did a better job at looking for people and we got some wide-open looks on the backside," McSherry said. "I am proud of the kids they played well.
"Defensively the kids stepped up and you can't ask for anything more."
Even though Brady rolled to a 19-point win, the Lady Bulldogs got a scare when Neal fell hard chasing a loose ball near midcourt in the final quarter.
She not only hit the floor hard, but she was sandwiched between the floor and a Harper player.
Neal laid on her back for several minutes before she was helped to the bench.
"Hopefully Taylor will be fine, she hit her head pretty hard on the floor," McSherry said.
Despite missing most of the final quarter, Neal hit six of her nine shots, to finish with 12 points.
White led the Lady Horns with 11 points. Only three players scored for Harper on the night.
Harper head coach Royce Lumpkins said falling into scoring lulls has been the Lady Horns' Achilles' heel this season.
"I've got a lot of young kids on the floor — babies — and I think they grew up a lot tonight," Lumpkins said. "We probably played about as well as we have all year."
Brady improved to 26-8 and will play Early in the area round Friday in Lampasas.
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Harper 6 11 4 4 — 25
Brady — Kristyn Jacoby 4 2-2 14, Martha Jones 3 2-4 8, Taylor Neal 6 0-0 12, Madi Jurrius 2 0-0 4, Allie Kubacak 2 2-2 6. Totals 17 6-8 44.
Harper — Alexa Guerrero 2 2-2 8, Sarah Whitten 2 0-0 6, Logan White 4 3-4 11. Totals 8 5-6 25.
3-point goals — Brady 4 (Jacoby 4); Harper 4 (Guerrero 2, Whitten 2).
Records — Brady is 26-8; Harper is 12-17.
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Springfield is just a fun team to watch.
If Stefhon Hannah could play consistently like he did on Monday night, he'd be in the NBA right now.
Former D-Leaguer Greg Stiemsma makes a pair of appearances in Monday night's Top 10 plays. Not both of them are positives.
Former LA D-Fender GERALD GREEN throws down a ridiculous windmill alley-oop dunk against Houston. 26 points on 10-15 shooting was pretty impressive too.
Not sure if I'm more surprised by the Jerry Smith game-winner or the fact that Curtis Stinson and L.D. Williams seem to be the main players tangling at the end of the game.
Kenny Hayes scored 52 points on Sunday afternoon, half of which came in the fourth quarter. Check the video of his impressive performance out above.
Gerald Green, in his first game as a New Jersey Net, received the alley-oop from fellow former D-Leaguer Sundiata Gaines. Yay D-League!
Great profile on Dakota Wizards center Tommy Smith, courtesy of Joey Whelan.
The Iowa Energy defeated the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 121-103, on Tuesday night. North Dakota State's Michael Tveidt led Iowa with 24 points in the win.
Fast forward to about the 1:06 mark to see the Steamer in action.
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Japanese Soba noodles can be found in the imported foods aisle of the supermarket or at health food stores. Soba noodles are made from wheat and buckwheat flours, making the noodles a high protein meal. If buckwheat noodles are a little weird for you, use Italian pasta.
What You'll Need: Serves 3-4
*8-ounces Japanese Soba noodles, or Chinese egg noodles
*3 green onions
*1/2 cup bottled Asian peanut sauce
*1/2 cucumber, peeled
*1 small, sweet red pepper
*1 lime
Optional: 5-ounce package of frozen salad shrimp, defrosted (or any cooked, peeled frozen shrimp, cilantro sprigs
What You'll Do:
1. In a large saucepan, prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. Have an adult help you pour the hot pasta into a colander. Drain and rinse with cold water; shake the colander to get rid of excess water. Pour the noodles into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the peanut sauce and toss with the noodles. Chop the green onions into small circles and toss into the salad. Taste to see if the noodles need more sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise. With the cut side down, slice into thin semi-circles. Cut the red pepper into quarters and cut into very thin strips. Slice the lime in half, then into half circles. Rinse the baby salad shrimp under cold water, if using. (You must eat the shrimp the day they're defrosted.)
To Serve: Place some noodles in a shallow bowl or plate. Place a small pile of cucumbers and a few slices of red pepper on top. Put a spoonful of shrimp on top of the veggies and a sprig of cilantro, if you have it.
Other Ideas: Add lightly steamed sugar snap peas (pods) or snow peapods when in season.
Note: Peanut sauces can vary – make sure you taste it before you use it. It should taste like spicy peanut butter.
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*Cutting board
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MediterraneanPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.riojadenver.com/
- Phone: 3038202282
- Hours of Operation:
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- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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- Great when celebratingOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/31/2014I chose this restaurant based on some online reviews, and could not have been more pleased. The food choices were unique and modern, but also accessible and comforting. My husband and I were celebrating an anniversary and the entire staff went out of their way (on a busy weekend evening) to make up feel welcome and special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rare DisappointmentEllendummVIPDined on 8/31/2014Food is usually top-notch and innovative here. I adore the artichoke tortellini - signature dish! We took a friend from California here for brunch - tried the breakfast sandwich to get out of my rut. Very ordinary and had a sweet cream cheese that didn't fit at all... But I'll be back, because I know this is an unusual experience here.Special Features:
- Excellent as AlwaysKyleVIPDined on 8/30/2014Whenever I'm in Denver I eat at Rioja. The food I'd innovative and delicious. I went with my mother and husband. Everyone loved their meals. The highlights were the pork belly starter, so tender it melted in your mouth, beet salad, ravioli, and the pork. Great red sangria and a good wine list.Special Features:
- jeprJeprVIPDined on 8/30/2014We have always loved Rioja and last Sat. night was no exception. The food and service were both outstanding. I had the Halibut and our guests had the Petaluma chicken. Both were fantastic. I can't wait to go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never disappoints!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014I have been going to Rioja since she opened the restaurant and I love the lunch lamb burger and always order the beignets...YUMMY :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AreyoukiddingmeDined on 8/29/2014Vibrant dining spot. Food was great as was the service. Will definitely dine there again!Special Features:
- GF friendlyOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/29/2014One of our diners was gluten intolerant, and the chef and waiters not only went out of their way to accommodate her, but were very friendly about it as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/29/2014Everything was excellent except one thing. The temperature inside the restaurant was freezy - much colder than outside that evening and the evening was not even a very warm one.Special Features:
- Artfully unique and lovely cuisineSarahDined on 8/29/2014The food was both beautifully presented and lovely to eat-it was a fun and romantic dining experience with the only downfall being that the cocktails (which were decadent to taste) were not displayed with a level of sophistication and flare that matched the meal. Otherwise the experience was absolutely complete and we are already anticipating our next visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, as always.BeverleyVIPDined on 8/29/2014Four of us went for restaurant week and had a wonderful meal. We started with the "picnic" and some salads. We had the artichoke pasta, the halibut, chicken and the special seafood pasta dish (our least favorite). We had the chocolate cake and blackberry cheesecake, too. So good! At $200 for four, it wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth it.Special Features:
- inexperienced staff and food subparOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/28/2014To spend $80 not including drinks for food that was lukewarm, extremely small portion, and really not cooked very well AFTER having to wait 45 minutes past our reservation time was not my idea of a great time. For the same price there are better places in Denver that would provide food that makes you go "oh my god" every bite and a much classier environment.
- Rioja reviewWillYUMDined on 8/28/2014My first experience at Rioja was fabulous and met all my expectations. Service- check. Food- check. Ambiance, decor, and lighting- check. Alcoholic beverage- check. Dessert- check. Timing was flawless and menu is diverse, creative, and delicious. I would recommend this restaurant anytime!Special Features:
- best dining experience everOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/28/2014I had the best time at Rioja during Denver Restaurant Week. My friend and I made reservations a month in advanced to be able to take part of the special menu. I am a huge fan of Chef Jennifer Jasinski; I have done two stages in the kitchen at the restaurant before ever being a patron. I'm so glad finally took the opportunity to dine at Rioja. We were seated quickly and promptly were attended to. We received water, ordered drinks, placed our food order; the wait staff flawlessly did all this. We ordered a duck confit flatbread that was perfectly seasoned and texturally great. Palisade peaches, pickled red onions, mushrooms, and gorgonzola were paired with the duck and it was so good. Our entrees were mind-blowing and so was dessertSpecial Features:
- Absolutely wonderfulBirthdaygirlsDined on 8/28/2014Restaurant week menu was wonderful. Food presentation was beautiful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Favorite place in DenverDanandAllisonColoradoDined on 8/27/2014We are always really impressed by the food at Rioja! Everything we have had has been amazing and we have our favorites that we keep coming back for. This is our favorite place in Denver!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulTastingCarrotsDined on 8/27/2014Delicious food - Great service - Nothing else to say.Special Features:
- Good but not greatDenCodinerDined on 8/27/2014My dish was good (pork loin), my boyfriend's dish was lacking and extremely underwhelming (pachetti). Small portions. Bread was amazing but the bread waiter only came to our table once. Overall, pretty disappointing, especially given the prices and hype this place gets.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/27/2014I had been looking foward to Rioja since we moved here four weeks ago. We were actually a little disappointed. My husband who is a bacon sans tic was not at all impressed with his appetizer. I who am a salt addict could not eat my scallop entree because it was too salty for me. Might give it another try hopefully it will be betterSpecial Features:
- lovely food, good serviceavs11VIPDined on 8/27/2014Restaurant week menu was lovely and tasted very special. My only complaint is that there was a lot of upselling. Menu without additional items was thin.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Yum! Yum! Yum!CateEatsDined on 8/27/2014Everything is wonderful at Rioja! We had dinner during Denver Restaurant Week, which could have been taxing for any restaurant, but Rioja was totally perfect. Food was fabulous, service was exceptional (they are a team and it amazing to watch them move about the tables).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant WeekOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/27/2014Really enjoyed my Restaurant Week meal here. The beet salad was perfect mix of texture and sweet and savory tastes. My server was friendly, personable and knowledgeable about wines to go with each course. I appreciated the half glass option, as I love wine, but don't drink much alcohol anymore. I could have licked my beignet dessert plate clean!Special Features:
- Very respectful for flavorsOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 8/27/2014Nowadays you find a lot of restaurants that have a modern approach to food. Rioja is not an exception. What is remarkable is that Rioja respects the flavor of food. Straight forward and simple. Executed greatly and presented in a very clean way. The Artichoke Tortelloni are exceptional and the special of the night, Pork Cheeks, outstanding. Definitely a place to come back and explore.Special Features:
- Awesomekimberly868Dined on 8/27/2014What I had for dinner I would NEVER have ordered based on the description of ingredients. But both my husband and the waiter suggested I go for it. I'm so glad I did it was spectacular (Pork Checks, not on the main menu). I can truly say that there are people in this world who are true food artists and the chef at this place, at least for this dish, was an amazing artist. The rest of our dinner I would say was terrific as well.Special Features:
- AmazingWashParkGrillDined on 8/26/2014This was the perfect place for a Date Night for my wife and I. She's a Foodie and wanted to try this place for awhile. The pork tenderloin was amazing and melted in my mouth. My wife had the Halibut and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Everything was so good at Rioja that we can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- Consistantly GreatOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/26/2014Had out of town guests, wanted to take them to our favorite restaurant -- Always good Super staff; Great food, Our guests were impressed with our favorite restaurant We were amazed how efficient the staff was and especially during restaurant week We visited on a Tuesday great location for walking around before and after dinner. Pace of the meal was just right - did not feel rushedSpecial Features:
- Outstanding!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/26/2014Four of us dined at Rioja during Denver Restaurant Week and the experience couldn't have been better. The selections on the special menu covered a wide variety of tastes and were scrumptuous. Our server, Adrian, couldn't have been more accommodating and answered all of our questions with graciousness. And the bread basket is worth the trip! We will definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Horrible ServiceBfaganDined on 8/25/2014The food was great and would go here again just for that, but the service was horrible which made for a disappointing night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Extraordinary dinner at RiojaDenvernewcomerDined on 8/25/2014My husband and I had tried to go to Rioja for my birthday earlier this year but could not get in due to the size of our group - so we decided to go this week during restaurant week. The entire evening was wonderful. Our main waiter was very helpful and checked in on how we were doing regularly. The spectacular food however surpassed all our expectations - and the lovely recommended bottle of rose wine from Spain the perfect complement - again thanks to our waiter. We both felt it was at the top of some great meals here in Denver and we know we will return again - hopefully many times - in future.Special Features:
- FunFoodieDined on 8/25/2014The food was excellent and the portions were big. We loved the hip vibe here. The wait staff was knowledgable, attentive and helpful. Very good!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Trying to HardNYFoodieDined on 8/25/2014The ambulance was exciting and the menu was interesting. I think the restaurant was trying to hard to do wait out food. The innovation was to be applauded but the birdseed on the dessert was not.Special Features:
- SteveHDined on 8/25/2014We went to Rioja for 5280 week. It's a great restaurant with great food. It's a great date night restaurantSpecial Features:
- Wow doesn't it enoughLaceyVIPDined on 8/25/2014The food was out of this world. I had the ricotta cheese cake as a starter it was so full flavor. Neil our waiter was beyond incredible. This is our new special occassion go to. The binets are to die for.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant Week Win!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/24/2014Thank you to Jen and Beth for offering your entire regular menu (with a few moderate upcharges) during the 2014 Restaurant Week. That showed us your high level of class and customer care, and we really appreciated it. Everything was amazing!Special Features:
- pork belly standoutNeilAdamMcGinnisVIPDined on 8/23/2014Housemade Doughnuts- 5/5 Cantaloupe Consomme- 3/5 (good but essentially just cantaloupe water) Fresh Bacon- 5/5 (wow... sounds kinda boring but tastes AMAZING) Artichoke Tortelloni- 4/5 (good but not something i would order again) Morning Cocktails- 4/5 (better than most places but i'm still craving real cocktails) Service- 5/5 (our waitress was very nice and helpful) Atmosphere- 3/5 (very conservative, not my style) Overall we enjoyed this restaurant very much. It's clear they know how to cook food properly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our Go-To for Special OccasionsShrinkucciDined on 8/22/2014Rioja is a special restaurant. It has maintained a high standard for as long as we have been going there. The menu changes regularly, the service is great and the food is delicious. There is an appetizer on the menu called The Picnic. It is an array of interesting olives, meats, nuts and delicately prepared cheeses and vegetables. We can't seem to ever NOT order it. It is marvelous. Two additional advantages are the inexpensive parking and the fact it is adjacent to Corridor 99--a fun champagne bar. We typically order a split or two of bubbly there and then go to Rioja's at our appointed time. It makes for a fun evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic!OkobojibelleVIPDined on 8/22/2014We had the pheasant (the night's special) and lamb and both were excellent! The pheasant had been brined and was succulent and very tender and there was a whole breast and leg - a big pheasant compared to the ones my brother brings to the table during pheasant hunting season. The lamb had great flavor althought the portions on the lamb could have been better. The strawberry halibut ceviche was really good - the sweet and sour taste between the strawberries and the jalepenos was a wonderful contrast. And to top off the dinner we had the Strawberry and Coconut dessert. My date and I decided to share and he did not get very much of it! Sublime.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reservation? Who cares...LucyVIPDined on 8/21/2014Having made a 7 pm reservation, we were not seated until 8 pm. It then took 45 minutes before we saw any food and what we did get was over salted. Our waiter presented us with a complimentary appetizer which did not take into consideration clearly stated food allergies. My scallops were nice, but the arugula risotto tasted like grass! The lamb 3 ways was cold and the vegetables inedible. The pork chop was nicely roasted, but cold by the time it reached us. I can understand a restaurant having a busy night, but this was an epic fail on several fronts. We will not return and recommend that everyone else think twice about visiting this once well reviewed restaurant.
- DenverKVSVIPDined on 8/21/2014Rioja never fails to disappoint. The service is impeccable and the food excellent, the menu including seasonal ingredients, is extremely creative. One area of improvement is managing the reservations and the dining room. For the second time I had reservations and had to wait over a half hour for my table. The staff was delightful, treating us to cocktails and an appetizer however, it would have been nicer to have had my table ready when our party arrived.Special Features:
- 1st RecommendationCookiemonsterDined on 8/19/2014My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here. Being our second dining was as outstanding as the first. I won't say that about many places, but this one hit all the marks. Food was refreshing and brilliant by taste and presentation. The service nailed it, friendly knowledgeable and diligent without being overbearing. The magnetic ambiance matches the food and staff. Every place we've been to more than once, can't repeat the magic like this one just did. That's why this would be my first recommendation to those visiting Denver looking for great diningSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simply amazing.Mthede1VIPDined on 8/17/2014The experience at Rioja was everything we expected it to be and more! The food and service were outstanding - can't wait to return!Special Features:


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