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Oracle's recommendation that if your environment (clients and servers) consists entirely of Oracle 9i or higher, use AL32UTF8 as NLS_CHARACTERSET, otherwise use UTF8.
For the time being do NOT use expdp/impdp (Data Pump) when going to UTF8 or another multibyte characterset on ALL 10g versions including 10.1.0.5 and 10.2.0.3. This also includes 18.104.22.168. It will provoke data corruption unless patch 5874989 is applied. This is caused by the impdp Bug 5874989. The older import/export executables work fine and should be used.
If you are using 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.2, 10.2.0.3 or 184.108.40.206 you can request a backport for Bug 5874989 if there hasn't been a patch issued for your platform.
Some Things to Be Aware Of:
For the database side you do not need "Unicode" support from the OS where the database is running on because the Oracle database is running on because the Oracle AL32UTF8 implementation is not depending on OS features.
Server Side Considerations
AL32UTF8 is a varying width characterset, which means that the code for a character can be 1, 2, 3, or 4 bytes long. This is a big difference with charactersets like WE8ISO8859P1 or WE8MSWIN1252.
US7ASCII characters (A-z,a-z,0-1 and ./?,*,# etc…) are in UTF8 1 byte, so for most West European languages the impact is rather limited as only "special" characters like the unprintable ones will use more bytes then in a 8 bit characterset. But if you convert a Cyrillic or Arabic system to AL32UTF8 then the data will take considerable more bytes to store.
This also means that you have to make sure your columns are big enough to store the additional bytes. By default the column size is defined in BYTES and not in CHARACTERS. So a "create table <name> (<column name> VARCHAR2(2000));" means that the column can store 2000 bytes.
From 9i onwards however, it is possible to really define a column with the number of CHARACTERS you want to store. How this works and what the limits and current known problems are will be explained another day.
There is a common misconception that a character is always the same code, for example the £is often referred to as "code 163″ character. This is not correct! The code itself means nothing if you do not know what characterset you are using. The difference may look small, but it's not. The pound sign for example is indeed 163 (A3 in hexadecimal) in the WE8ISO8859P1 and WE8MSWIN1252 charactersets, but in AL32UTF8 the pound sign is code 49827 (C2 A3 in hex).
So be careful if you use for example the ASCII or CHR(<code>) function, the code for a character using CHR depends on the database characterset! If you do chr(163) in a AL32UTF8 database then this 163 code is an illegal character, as 163 simply does not exist, for the pound you should use chr(49827) in a AL32UTF8 system.
Instead of CHR() you might use Unistr('\<code>'). Unistr() (is a 9i new feature) always works on every characterset that can display the character.
Objects and User Names are Max 30 Bytes not Characters:
Identifiers of database objects are max 30 bytes long. Names must be from 1 to 30 bytes long with these exceptions:
- Names of databases are limited to 8 bytes.
- Names of database links can be as long as 128 bytes.
Oracle strongly suggests never to use non-US7ASCII names for a database or a database link. The following SQL statement will return all objects having a non-US7ASCII name:
select object_name from dba_objects where object_name <> convert(object_name,'US7ASCII');
A username can be a maximum of 30 bytes long. The name can only contain characters from your database characterset and must follow the rules described in the section "Schema Object Naming Rules". Oracle recommends that the user name contain at least one single-byte character regardless of whether the database character set also contains multibyte characters. The following SQL statement will return all users having a non-US7ASCII name:
select username from dba_users where username <> convert(username, 'US7ASCII');
Using CHAR semantics is for the moment not supported in the SYS schema and that's where the database object and user names are stored. If you have objects or users with non-US7ASCII names that take more than 30 bytes in UTF8 there is no alternative besides renaming the affected objects or user to use a name that will occupy no more than 30 bytes.
The password for users can contain only single-byte characters from your database character set regardless of whether the character set also contains multi-byte characters.
This means that in a (AL32)UTF8 database the user password can only contain US7ASCII characters as they are the only single-byte characters in UTF8. This may provoke a problem, if you migrate from (for example) a CL8MSWIN1251 database then your users can use Cyrillic in their passwords seen in CL8MSWIN1251 cyrillic i single byte, in UTF8 it is not. Note that passwords are stored in a hashed way will NOT be seen in csscan. You will need to reset for those clients the password to US7ASCII string. This restriction has been lifted in 11g, there you can use multi-byte characters as a password string. Please note that they need to be updated in 11g before they use the new 11g hashing system.
Other Things to Watch Out For:
Make sure you use a correct NLS_LANG setting when using export/import when exporting or importing to or from a UTF8 database. Using DBMS_LOB.LOADFROMFILE may have some implications when used in a UTF8 database. When using SQLLDR make sure you define the correct characterset of the "file" when you load. String functions work with characters not byte (length, like, substr …). There are of course exceptions like lengthB, substrB and instrB who explicitly deal with bytes. Since you never know the exact length of a string in BYTES in a UTF8 environment, operations based on the BYTE length should be avoided, unless you have a compelling reason to use them.
If you do not use CHAR semantics then the column size will be tripled (a CHAR 20 byte will show up as 60 Bytes in the AL32UTF8 db). If you really need to use BYTE you can use the _keep_remote_column_size=true at the MV side, but be aware that this will provoke ORA-1401 or ORA-12899 as the data WILL expand when it contains non-US7ASCII characters. Avoid the use of a mixture of BYTE and CHAR semantics in the same table and _keep_remote_column_size=true is NOT compatible with using CHAR semantics.
The Client Side:
Most people think that the NLS_LANG should be UTF8 or AL32UTF8 because they are connecting to a AL32UTF8 database. This is not necessarily true, the NLS_LANG has in fact no relation with the database characterset. It's purpose is to let oracle know what the client characterset is, so that Oracle can do the needed conversion.
Please make sure that the difference between a client who can't connect to a Unicode database (which is any 8.0 and up client for a UTF8 database and any 9i+ client for AL32UTF8 database) and a "real" Unicode client. A "real" Unicode client means a client who can display/insert all characters known by Unicode without the need to recompile or change the OS settings.
Configuring Your Client To Be a Unicode Client on UNIX:
To hae a Unix Unicode client you need to configure your Unix environment first to use UTF8, then you have to check your telnet software to be able to use Unicode and then (as the last step) you can set the NLS_LANG environment variable equal to AMERICAN_AMERICA.AL32UTF8 and start SQL*Plus.
Configuring Your Client To Be a Unicode Client on Windows:
On Windows you cannot use sqlplusw.exe or sqlplus.exe as a Unicode / UTF8 client. Using sqlplusw.exe with NLS_LANG set to AL32UTF8 is totally incorrect. There are 2 Oracle provided Unicode clients you can use on Windows: iSQL*Plus and Oracle SQL Developer. If you want to use / write a Unicode application on Windows then the application should be specifically written to use the Windows Unicode API, setting NLS_LANG to AMERICAN_AMERICA.AL32UTF8 is not enough. You should consult the application vendor or the vendor of the development environment to see how to properly code in Unicode.
The popular tool TOAD is NOT able to run against (AL32)UTF8 databases. Toad does not support databases with a Unicode character set such as UTF8 or AL16UTF16. The International version of Toad is the only version of Toad that does support (AL32)UTF8.
All Oracle 9i and up clients are compatible with a AL32UTF8 database, even if they use a non-AL32UTF8 NLS_LANG setting:
Note: You can use sqlplusw.exe on a Western European / US Windows Client (using a NLS_LANG set to AMERICAN_AMERICA.WE8MSWIN1252, which is the correct value for a Western European US Windows system to connect to a AL32UTF8 database. However, the SQL*Plus client will only be able to insert / view Western European characters. If another user using SQL*Plus on a correctly configured Chinese Windows System inserts data then this will not be visible in the Western European SQL*Plus client. If you try to update Chinese data using the Western European client this will also fail.


text: 000 FXUS63 KTOP 231721 AFDTOP AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TOPEKA KS 1221 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2014 ...Update to aviation forecast discussion... .SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight) Issued at 337 AM CDT SAT AUG 23 2014 Latest satellite water vapor loop shows drier air moving north across eastern Kansas while the moisture axis extends from the Western High Plains into the Dakotas. Shortwave trough was evident over southwest Colorado into central New Mexico. Another trough was moving across eastern Idaho at 08Z. Some elevated isolated showers were developing across the CWA north of Interstate 70 in an area of isentropic lift and within the low level jet. Expect the isolated showers and thunderstorms to be possible through sunrise. For today, the upper trough over Idaho will move across Wyoming while the southwest trough over southern Colorado and New Mexico will eject northeast out into the High Plains and western Kansas. Models bring some energy as far east as central Kansas by 00Z Sunday, then move it northeast into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa overnight. Will continue with slight chances of precipitation for tonight mainly across the western and northeast portions of the CWA within the moisture axis. Shear is relatively weak and soundings show relatively small CAPE tonight and not expecting storms to become severe. Drier air mixing down from near 750mb today will decrease dew points into the into the upper 50 to middle 60s this afternoon. Combined with temperatures in the upper 90s to around 100 will produce heat indices from 100 to 103 degrees today. Will keep the heat advisory going through expiration at 8 PM this evening. Lows tonight will range from the lower to middle 70s. .LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday) Issued at 337 AM CDT SAT AUG 23 2014 Cold front remains on track to nudge southeast into the area Sunday afternoon as the Pacific Northwest upper trough emerges into the Northern Plains. Convergence along the boundary is weak at best, but deep mixing should allow little convective inhibition to be left by mid afternoon. Have kept small thunder mention going along it for the afternoon and night. Weak and unidirectional wind fields should keep any severe weather potential to isolated downburst winds. As the upper wave continues east, the front could sink farther south into Kansas late Sunday night into early Monday but limited moisture should keep elevated convection limited at best and have maintained only small chances near it. Could see some fog again develop in the light winds near the boundary. Front should mix back northwest Monday night into Tuesday as this wave moves off. Have some concern northern and western locations could be brushed by activity moving in from the Front Range and will keep small chances again for these periods. As for temperatures and heat index values, coolest air temps should be in the north nearer the front and any potential precip, but with airmass not much cooler even behind the front, highs should still reach the mid 90s near it and near triple digits to the south Sunday through Tuesday as 850mb temps remain around 25C. Boundary layer moisture levels improve a bit for Sunday and Monday and should support apparent temps a few degrees above air temps, bringing continued concern for low-end Advisory potential. Given somewhat borderline values today`s heat and the spotty nature of the higher heat levels in previous days, have left these periods without an Advisory and will see how conditions and progs transpire in the next few periods. A somewhat more organized precipitation potential remains for the middle of the week, but guidance continues to differ in how it will play out. The GFS is again more progressive with the next upper trough`s eastward movement, with the ECMWF and GEM cutting off the trough and moving it on at various speeds. Have kept the greater chances in the Tuesday night though Wednesday night periods as somewhat of a compromise. Temps will back off considerably as the trough passes, but just when that will occur brings much uncertainty to Wednesday`s highs in particular. && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFs through 18Z Sunday Afternoon) Issued at 1218 PM CDT SAT AUG 23 2014 VFR conditions are likely through the TAF period. There is a very small chance of a TS at MHK mainly between 08Z and 12Z. Winds will become increasingly gusty this afternoon, to around 25 kts at MHK and 23 kts at TOP/FOE, before decreasing around 01Z. && .TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... HEAT ADVISORY until 8 PM CDT this evening FOR KSZ008>012-020>024- 026-034>040-054>056-058-059. && $$ SHORT TERM...53 LONG TERM...65 AVIATION...Barjenbruch

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This post is from Henry Lamkin.
(This is told for those who are unfamiliar as to how business is conducted here on occasion and that a certain amount of patience and understanding is required or the frustration with the culture of the system will overcome their love of the country.)
Connecting to the Internet and a cell phone in the Philippines seems like a simple straightforward proposition. There are different carriers that you can choose from. Some have better coverage and speed than others depending on where you are located.
I choose Smart Bro as I have dealt with them before and the choices in our specific area of Luzon are somewhat limited. They have several plans you can choose from limited by your location and willingness to commit for various lengths of time.
Smart Bro Adventure
I entered the Smart Bro store in downtown Vigan and noticed at least 30 customers were seated in the middle of a professionally decorated typical looking phone business center. I was impressed by the clean look and reminded of a Wireless Verizon Bussiness Center Store you would find stateside.
I was warmly greeted at the door by the guard. I asked how long he though the wait might be before I would be served. He said it was up to me how long I wanted to wait. I assured him I understood I was free to wait or leave as I pleased. I tried to clarify my question by explaining that what I was really asking was how long he estimated the wait to be given the current volume of customers and the length of time it took to serve one.
I was hoping based on his many years of observation on the job he might have a feel for the speed of movement in the establishment. He pondered the rephrased question by blinking his eyes and repeating it was up to me how long I liked to wait. I hesitated momentary and consider telling him that since I didn't like to wait at all, could I just be served now. However I took a number a proceeded to take a seat in the crowd.
I looked at my number, fifty-four. The clerk called out number "thirty-one please". Simple math told me that I had to wait for twenty-three more customers. I waited until the next number was called and attempted to do what the guard seemed incapable of doing, estimating my wait time until service.
It was about ten minutes until the next number was called out by the clerk, "thirty-two". Falling back on the math again I came up with an estimated wait time of approximately a little over an hour.
I used a very sophisticated algorithm that involved the total number of minutes required to serve all the customers ahead of me divided by the number of representatives. I also factored the variable speed of individual customer representatives.
Two hours and ten minutes later my number was called. I reflected on what the guard had said as I entered. It was up to me how long I wanted to wait.
I wanted a sim for my phone, sim for my Ipad, and a USB connector for my laptop. The representative was professional and knowledgably and helped me through the process with relative ease. She took twenty minutes filling out forms and recording information on her computer and we were done. I had completed the forms and then she handed me a number. I looked at it and said what is this for? She said that it was for the line to pay the cashier. I didn't ask for an estimate of wait time for the opportunity to pay for the service I just received.
Twenty-five minutes later I was at the cashiers window paying my bill. Yes! She then said I needed to return to the representative to install the sims and start the service.
I looked at her and said "You mean I have to get in line for the lady who I waited for and put me in line to see you"? She smiled and thanked me for my payment and then said "yes". The wait to see the representatives flew by because I wasted no time doing math. The representative smiled and then installed the paid for product after inspecting my receipt from the smiling cashier lady.
I was almost out the door and then I realized I had no load. I had purchase-prepaid time to allow me to use my newly purchased sims. I asked her if I could by some prepaid time. She smiled and explained that they don't sell time there at the Smart Bro store. I said "But your Smart Bro you sell the service, and the sim. "Yes sir" she smiled and said I could purchase the time at numerous vendors. I asked could she point out a specific one close by. She did and I left.
I crossed the street to the afore mentioned vendor and asked to purchase some load. They took my numbers, called a phone number, and smiled and told me that I was loaded. I asked how can I tell if I received my prepaid time. She could have been calling her grandmother for all I knew. When we tried to fire up my IPAD to verify that I had in fact been given access to the internet we hit a technology bump. She had never sold a load for an IPAD before and didn't know how to check it. I said wait right here as long as you like I will be right back.
I kicked open the door to the Smart Bro Store and knocked out the guard numbers flew everywhere. I went up to the service representative and grabbed her by the throat. The customer sitting at her station fled in terror. I smiled and said please be kind enough to verify that I have a load on my IPAD and connect me to the internet NOW! (Not!)
She did and I went home after only four hours of liking to wait.
Part 2 coming soon!


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By Kevin Eckleberry Sports Editor
February 11, 2014
On a team without a great deal of depth, it was an unwelcome development.
The LaGrange Lady Grangers lost two starters to injury in Monday's Region 5-AAAA tournament game, including sophomore Andrea Heflin, their leading scorer.
The Lady Grangers hung in there, but they were unable to find enough offense in a 36-30 loss to Shaw.
It was tied 9-9 after the first quarter, and Shaw was on top 15-14 at the half.
The Lady Grangers trailed 26-24 through three periods, but they only managed six points in the final quarter.
"It was just unfortunate to lose two starters, and we were already small in numbers," LaGrange coach Jan Jones said. "We fought. We stayed in there."
Losing Heflin to a thumb injury was an especially difficult blow.
"Andrea is usually our leading scorer," Jones said. "You take her scoring out, plus her ball-handling, it was tough."
It was the end of the road for the Lady Grangers, who completed a rebuilding season.
LaGrange finished second in the region tournament a year ago and won a state-playoff game, but it lost six seniors from that team, including the program's all-time leading scorer, Brittany Tatum.
The Lady Grangers finished with a 6-19 record, although they lost a lot of close games, including a 47-45 loss to Alexander in their regular-season finale on Saturday.
The Lady Grangers should be greatly improved next season with every player returning.
"We're young. We'll have everybody coming back," Jones said. "And we'll get a few girls from Gardner Newman that'll help. We'll get better."
The Troup Lady Tigers are also looking ahead to next season after they lost to Alexander 73-43 in the first round of the Region 5-AAAA tournament on Monday.
The season has also come to a close for the Troup Tigers, who fell to Shaw 68-51 in the first round of the region tournament.


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Did you have fun last Halloween? We do! Our iDate Halloween event was a hit! There are a lot of iDate players who are awaiting the iDate Halloween event. Other people are joining in the fun and they got free sticker tattoo. Weãre all excited for this event. Weãve been preparing for this Halloween event for a whole month. Yeah, we know. All of the iDate players are all excited as well. Weãve prepared lots of mini-games for all of you. Let me give you a run-over of our mini-games. We have this ãLook for the iDate Halloween Pumpkins where you can see prizes at the back of the Halloween Pumpkins that were posted all-over the activity area. Weãve got ãWalk the Fenceã which consisted of 3 groups (5 members each). They need to walk the marked line backwards. The first group to finish wins. Next, we have ãCreate a Halloween Monsterã. We have 4 pairs who joined this mini-game. All they have to do is draw a monster on the face of their partner blindfolded. We have iDate ãTrick or Treatã. That was for the iDate attendees who registered in our iDate attendance. They need to keep the half of the stub that we have given for the iDate Trick or Treat raflle. After that we have the iDate Halloween Paper Dance ã Hunting Mode. We have 5 pairs for this and they need to stay in the paper thatãs been folded every turn. Then, we have Wiggle Worm where 3 groups (5 members) will race. The first group to finish the race wins (with the least time).
This event wouldnãt be successful if not for you iDaters. We would like to thank all who participated in our iDate Halloween event. The event was held at the Cyberzone Activity Area in SM Marikina last October 30, 2010.
Enjoy the pictures!
Excited for our iDate Halloween event.
Who is this GM behind the pumpkin paper?
The iDate Halloween Pumpkins with prizes.
Lots of players signing-up for the attendance.
Create a Halloween Monster mini-game
iDate Halloween Paper Dance – Hunting Mode mini-game
The iDate Halloween Cosplayers were awesome! There were so many creative iDate players who have paraded their Halloween costume. The crowd took lots of pictures of them. Some are taken from movies, manga and one was originally designed by the player himself. The Top 10 were chosen for the finals. The judges were having difficulties choosing among the 16 contestants.
The winners in the iDate Halloween Cosplay are:
3rd Place: Bryan Roy aka bryanroy24
2nd Place: Cecila Iio aka kikirikiri08
1st Place: Ronel Flores aka J2LCKaEL
Here are the amazing photos….
Contestant #1 Wilson Chua as the Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach
Contestant #2 Kuroro Escanilla as Ryuk from DeatNote
Contestant #3 Daryll Rondina as Count Dracula
Contestant #4 Samuel Tipay as Count Dracula
Contestant #5 Ramoncito Jose Tabaniag as Edward Cullen from the movie Twilight
Contestant #6 Kenneth Jingu from the movie Scream
Contestant #7 Bryan Manzano as Jacob Black from the Twilight movie
Contestant #8 Nathaniel Bayongan
Contestant #9 Ronnel Flores his own Halloween costume
Contestant #10 Bryan Roy as Harry Potter
Contestant #11 Jhessica Alzate as The Dark Nurse from the movie Silent Hill
Contestant #12 Noravel Torres as a Dark Witch
Contestant #13 Cecilia Iion as the Slashing Dark Nurse from Silent Hill movie
Contestant #14 Llane Gonzales as a Friendly Witch
Contestant #15 Imee Amorado as a Zombie
Contestant #16 Chairmaine Banzuela as a Wicked Witch
The Boys included in the Top 10 Finalists
The Girls included in the Top 10 Finalists
3rd Place Winner Bryan Roy with [GM]Rave
2nd Place Winner Cecilia Iio with [GM]Avi
1st Place Winner Ronel Flores with [GM]Chase
The Judges [GM]Gaia, [GM]Avi, [GM]Chase & [GM]Rave
The iDate Halloween Skit were amazing! The audiences were ecstatic to see the presentation of each group for their Halloween Skit entry. Each group has done wonderful Halloween Skit. Some Halloween skit entries are taken from movies and some local TV series.
The winners in the iDate Halloween Skit are:
2nd Place: PPC Crew
1st Place: HDI EX2
Have fun….
Group #1 ENVY Dance Kru – Dance
Group # 2 HDI EX2 – The Existence between Vampires & Lycans
Group # 3 ^SC^ Family – ^SC^ Family Musical
Group #4 PPC Crew – Immortal Combat
2nd Place Winners PPC Crew with [GM]Gaia
1st Place Winners HDI EX2 with [GM]Chase
iDate Artist Hardflip, [GM]Gaia, [GM]Avi, [GM]Rave, [GM]Chase, with the GC Staff.
Special Thanks to:


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March 8
Venus turns retrograde.
March 17
Pluto turns retrograde.
by Maya del Mar
Each month we will give the dates of the months planetary "stations" in this spot.
From Earths standpoint, planets periodically reverse their direction. We call this a retrograde period. It is a time to assimilate that planets energies, to bring them home to us and work with them on inner levels. During retrograde times, people are idiosyncraticmore true to their naturesin their expression of the retrograde energy.
On the days surrounding a planets "turn," it is moving very slowly or standing still in the heavens. We call this a station. Energy is very pronounced then, and events on earth reflect that emphasis.
For instance, Mercury is a mover. Earthquakes commonly occur on Mercury stations. Mercury turned direct on
February 25
, and we had big earthquakes in San Salvador, China, and 4.5 in the San Francisco Bay area that day. Today, February 28, there was a 7.0 quake in the Seattle area.
Checking the astro-maps for the year, I see much energy running through the West Coast for the entire year. Forces are particularly strong at the coming June 21 Solar Eclipse and during the very dynamic month of August.
The New Moon of
February 23
ran right along the West Coast, setting new foundations there. This New Moon was in Pisces, not a very firm or grounded sign. Furthermore, Mercury at that time was stationing in Aquarius, ready to turn direct. If Pisces can be called a shaky sign, Aquarius is a shake-up sign.
At the coming Summer Solstice Eclipse, the West Coast is loaded with energetic forcesMoon, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Pluto, Uranus, and again a retrograde Mercury. Saturn and Neptune are nearby, and parans bring in a Venus-Uranus influence. Thus all ten of the major planets impinge on the West Coast at this time. Intense action during the following month (June-July) is guaranteed. (However, its comforting to see that Washington DC doesnt get its big shake-up until August. At least the West Coast action does not appear to be national disaster materialalthough in fact that might not upset the new Administration enough to show on the maps.)
Anywayby paying attention to the station datesin the news and in our liveswe can get a relatively pure notion of how that planet is manifesting at this time. Magnetic forces are making a shift then, and often we simply feel restless, anxious, or off balance.
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FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at BMA Varsity Ltd locksmiths in Oxford Road, Cowley.
Crews were called to the scene just before 3am after reports of a fire in the ground floor of the building.
Station manager Simon Belcher said 15 firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
He said: "We believe the fire began in the fuse box and had been going for some time when we arrived but thanks to the public and residents for raising the alarm as soon as they could.
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Global Community
I put out a call on Twitter the other day for people to add pins to this map if they have been thinking about Franya, me, and our children over the past couple of months. I'm blown away by the results. This is something we can all be proud of.
If you haven't added your pin, please do so. I'll show this map to my kids some day.


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I know I didn't start this or anything, but I had a few questions about the group outing still and the other post got knocked off the rec'd section so I'd like to start another one to discuss anything else that we may have missed. I had a few questions about parking, and a few questions to Enforcer (because he has my ticket). So if anyone else has any questions here's the place to do it.
So about parking, if anyone knows where the cheapest places to park are, please let me know. I don't mind a 15-30 min walk to be honest if I have to.
Also, Since I'm under 21 (yeah yeah yeah), how the heck am I supposed to get beer in? I guess if someone else doesn't mind meeting me outside I could give it to them, or if the security is lax about it I'll do it myself.
And Enforcer, give me your email so I don't have to communicate through POD with you, thanks.
If you guys going to the game want to rec this so we can keep talking about it go for it.


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I really enjoyed building this little project! Several LJs have posted builds also. It is the brain child of Sandor Nagyszalanczy and show cased in the April 2011 Issue of Woodworkers Journal.
This one features Ambrosia Maple sides and tambor, Birdseye shelves and a Curly Cherry drawer front. I put a tenon on the pull and a mortise on the draw front just to give the handle a little verve.
Building the first one is pretty involved as you must first produce the templates and gluing jig. If you take care in producing these the rest of the build is a snap.
There are a few pitfalls in the build. Number one is gluing in the shelf and bottom. I used blind dowels as just a butt joint to hold the entire thing together did not seem strong enough. I just carefully laid them out and it seems to be rigid and does not rack. The second thing is I glued in a strip of the tambor material on the bottom front cross member. The tambor is screwed to the back/bottom of the drawer and caused the drawer to tilt forward. This causes the draw to bind a bit. The strip evens this out. The trick is to get the drawer/tambor to effortlessly operate.
I have been playing around with Suede-Tex Flocking. So I flocked the inside of the drawer. I only have one color, black. It is simple to apply and looks great. Time will tell how it hold up to use
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#1 posted 363 days ago
I have been trying to insert a video of the box in operation and can't seem to figure it out. I've been to Photobucket and tried direct link HTML links to no avail. Tried youtube. Someone help me, I know it is a simple fix, but I am a VERY simple man.
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#2 posted 363 days ago
Looks mighty nice jumbojack…I can see how getting it set up with all the jigs can be a lot of work…but in the end the results are well worth it.
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#3 posted 363 days ago
Hi Jack
nice build. I also used blind dowels in the six I made. So far there are all still.
Btw, do you wanna check your video link. The one posted is linked to the edit section
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#4 posted 363 days ago
Very nicely done—looks great!
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#5 posted 363 days ago
I finally found the link to Sandor's build:
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#6 posted 363 days ago
Great job!
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#7 posted 363 days ago
I really like the box and appreciate all the labor it took it complete
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#8 posted 363 days ago
That is really cool, Jack. I'll have to attempt one of them some time. I love ti!!
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#9 posted 363 days ago
Very nice build, quite a unique box, great work.
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#10 posted 362 days ago
Beautifully made box Jack. I like it a lot.
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#11 posted 362 days ago
Jumbo, nice work. I like the design you chose to use. Your modifications make sense. I prefer a wood that has more brown tones to it when I combine with Ambrosia Maple. I liked seeing this project. Keep boxing and keep posting.
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#12 posted 362 days ago
I liked the looks o this project since it was in the mag. You've done a gr8 build on it.
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#13 posted 362 days ago
I really like this – it's not your average box! You did a great job.
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#14 posted 362 days ago
Lot of work, but it payed off, this sharp!
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#15 posted 362 days ago
Very nice built, lovely.
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Last September, I posted that the PSP game Fate / Extra would be getting a sequel called Fate / Extra CCC. I also mentioned that a special edition was planned, and like the first game would include a bonus Saber figma. Well after five months of waiting we finally get a peek at what the Saber figma will look like !!
Just as the game art would suggest, this figma will have Nero wearing her skin tight "bridal" suit. Also looks like Nero's sword, Aestus Estus, has undergone a change to match Nero's new look. Nero's new costume also communicates her affinity to fire with the burnt edges of her skirt. And of course lots of belts, chains, and locks. Just what kind of bride is Nero? ^^;
The Special Edition is being called the "Type-Moon Virgin White Box" which goes along with the bridal motif of Nero's alternative costume in CCC.
Nero's new costume is certainly intricate and this figma release looks to capture many of the finer details.
If you wish to add this new Saber figma to your collection, then best choice would be to hurry and preorder your copy of the Fate / Extra CCC Type-Moon Virgin White Box. You can pick up a copy at Play Asia, Ami Ami, or your game retailer of choice.
And of course thanks to Plastic Kitty for the heads up!!
Nice! I like that skintight look of the costume, another great look for Saber though it is straying from the original Saber with her knightly, royal appearance.


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8:00am Wednesday 13th June 2012 in Blog By Paul Fraser, Chief Football/Golf Writer
AFTER three matches in charge and just ten training sessions, Roy Hodgson has successfully masterminded his first point in competitive football as England manager.
The fact the positive result arrived against a French team well fancied to do well at Euro 2012 and unbeaten in 22 games only increased the satisfaction. There will, though, be no rush to get carried away - and nor should there be.
It is far too early in Hodgson's reign for him to publicly declare he has got England playing the way he wants them to, even if all the evidence in Donetsk on Monday suggested he is well on his way.
Ball retention was still not to the standard Hodgson, the players and fans would like to see, but there was a greater calmness and composure than there has been in previous tournament outings by those in Three Lions shirts.
On many occasions, particularly in the opening half, England's defence seemed happy to pass the ball between themselves, occasionally moving forward to involve Scott Parker or Steven Gerrard.
Now Hodgson will be hoping such an approach will have a positive impact on those further up the field, with the wingers and forwards asked to be just as comfortable in keeping possession.
Manipulating the ball as an attacking force was apparent in the early part of England's draw with France and almost created an early goal for James Milner, but that soon disappeared as the match wore on.
But if Hodgson can work on that in the build up to the final Group D games against Sweden on Friday and then against the Ukraine next Tuesday then a quarter-final place could be on the cards.
It might not be the time to get over excited as England fans, but in keeping a team largely at bay possessing the attacking prowess of Franck Ribery, Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri then there are reasons to be slightly optimistic.
Aside from his goal, Joleon Lescott illustrated he has the ability and mentality to become John Terry's partner for the rest of Euro 2012 in the absence of Gary Cahill (lets not mention Rio Ferdinand).
Glen Johnson is one of the most threatening full-backs in the world on the attack, but what Hodgson has cleverly done is realise he needs to play a work-horse in front of him.
Milner, for all he may not have the unpredictability of Theo Walcott or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, does deliver a teasing cross and will tend to cover for Johnson when the Liverpool man goes walkabout.
Hodgson was also wise to hand Jordan Henderson an early appearance in the finals as a substitute. The former Sunderland man, whose inclusion still surprises most supporters, could become an important figure over the next two weeks.
Following the withdrawal of Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard, Hodgson knows he could have to turn to Henderson whenever Parker - who is still not fully over his Achilles problem - tires in the middle. Being asked to come on and see out the draw against France should give Henderson the confidence for the games that lie in wait.
It was not all positive against France. There were times when Hodgson should have thought more about instructing his team to threaten the Les Bleus backline, who would have found the presence of Andy Carroll in the latter stages a real nuisance.
The England boss knows he still has the return of Wayne Rooney to think about for the final group game with the Ukraine. Firstly he must come up with slight improvements to knock Sweden out of Euro 2012.
Whatever the outcome on Friday in Kiev, the Ukraine will be no pushovers in front of their own fans and any hopes of heading in to a non-contest match against the co-hosts next week have already vanished.
It's been a good start under Roy Hodgson, now he just has to make sure it continues.
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11:41am Wed 13 Jun 12
Echo Sport says...
Hodgson's training ground work at club level annoyed certain players because it was very repetitive. I do think that in the surroundings of international football - where players only join up with one another every now and again - Hodgson's methods could work to England's advantage.
This is unlikely to be the tournament England's trophy drought ends (here's hoping I'm wrong!) but at least the foundations for further progress under his watch should have been laid.
12:49pm Wed 13 Jun 12
MSG says...
A satisfactory result. Yes Caroll should have been used later on.
Even when Redknap is not involved in England he still makes the headlines as per yesterday. This is why Roy was the correct choice.
3:48pm Wed 13 Jun 12
Paul Fraser says...
However, I think Hodgson has been a very sensible appointment too. I always wanted an English manager to get the England job after the efforts of Fabio and Sven.
12:19am Fri 15 Jun 12
jewitt says...
Echo Sport wrote:Thanks for the response. It will be interesting to see the impact Hodgson's methods have at international level. i agree club and international management are different beasts. HIs record with Switzerland was respectable. I just query whether he has the creativity (or even the players) to change games if the plan goes wrong. Once again a super article even if I take the counter-view.
I agree, Jewitt, in the sense that France have been built up to be a great side. But, to be fair, they are unbeaten in 22 matches under Blanc and a quick look around Euro 2012 suggests they are a strong unit.
Hodgson's training ground work at club level annoyed certain players because it was very repetitive. I do think that in the surroundings of international football - where players only join up with one another every now and again - Hodgson's methods could work to England's advantage.
This is unlikely to be the tournament England's trophy drought ends (here's hoping I'm wrong!) but at least the foundations for further progress under his watch should have been laid.
5:54pm Wed 20 Jun 12
Paul Fraser says...
At this stage it does look like England are defensively strong and capable of taking the lead in matches. I would still like to see them build on that and go for a second goal in games, though.
Having said that, if England go all the way winning by the odd goal we would be all happy!
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The race for Maricopa County Sheriff looks like it may be one of the closest we've seen in nearly 20 years. There are new calls from Sheriff Arpaio opponents to participate in a debate. Will the sheriff agree?
The sheriff says no. He is not going to debate. When asked about it today, he stopped taking questions.
While accepting an endorsement from the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Tuesday, the sheriff brushed off the calls for a debate.
"I have been around 20 years, I think people know who their sheriff is," Arpaio told us.
But, for a politician who is so well known, the sheriff's campaign has spent a lot of money on slick TV ads that appear to be re-introducing him.
Ad voiceover: "It is time you met the real Joe Arpaio… Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a tough sheriff with a soft spot."
The sheriff is running against Independent Mike Stauffer and Democrat Paul Penzone. Arpaio says they can have their own debate.
"I'm sure they will have fun debating themselves. Everybody knows who I am. And I am not concerned. The debate that I have is at the voting booth that is where they will decide who will be the next sheriff."
When asked repeatedly about a debate Arpaio said, "I'm not going to answer any more questions." He ended the interview.
Paul Penzone, the sheriff's leading opponent, says Arpaio shouldn't be so confident.
"He recognizes that this race is so close and that he is likely to be unseated this year, that he is not likely to go into a room where he has to answer to things against someone else who knows law enforcement better than he does," said Penzone.
Penzone is a former Phoenix Police sergeant and is quick to point out his endorsement from the Phoenix Lieutenant and Sergeants Association.
"At the end of the day you can't talk tough if you are not willing to stand up and take on the fights relative to why you should be able to keep your job."
Penzone says there have been many invitations to debate from community groups and the media. It's been 12 years since the sheriff's last debate.
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The Oakland Raiders (1-1) will head to Sports Authority Field at Mile High to take on the Denver Broncos (2-0) on Monday Night Football (5:25 p.m. PST on ESPN) in their first primetime game of the season.
The Raiders head to Denver after winning their home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars to pull even at 1-1 on the season, while the Broncos are coming off two dominating victories against the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants.
Oakland will look to continue to build on a strong week rushing the ball as running back Darren McFadden was able to get going last week, finishing with 129 rushing yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Terrelle Pryor also added 50 yards of his own.
Only problem with that theory is that the Broncos have allowed just 40.5 yards per game, good enough for best in the league in this young season. Pryor will have to keep an eye on the Broncos' linebackers and make the right decision when running the read-option offense to find some running room for himself and McFadden.
Should Oakland find the ability to rush the ball, it would help the offense sustain long, time-consuming drives. The greater the amount of time the Raiders hold on to the ball, the better. Keeping the ball out of Denver quarterback Peyton Manning's hands as much as possible would be defensively beneficial.
The more than likely future NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee Manning is playing some of his best football of his career this season at the age of 37. Manning has gotten off to a hot start and has averaged 384.5 yards per game on 67.1 percent throwing with nine touchdowns and no interception through the first two weeks.
The Raiders secondary had a much improved week last week against a rather inept Jacksonville offense, but they will be certainly put to a test this week. The Broncos feature three solid wide receivers with Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, and Manning's newest weapon, Wes Welker.
There's no question Oakland's secondary will have their hands full, especially with starting strong safety Tyvon Branch out with an ankle injury. Oakland's pass defense is currently ranked sixth in the NFL, giving up just 180.5 yards per game, but they haven't faced a passing attack like Denver yet.
Though he is probably the most difficult to surprise in the NFL, the Raiders will look to apply pressure on Manning in an attempt to force a mistake or come away with the sack. The Raiders have surprised with the pass rush, racking up nine sacks in the first two games after having just 25 sacks all last season. One way they have been able to do this is with blitzes coming out of the secondary. Raiders defensive backs have five of the nine sacks, the most sacks in the league by defensive backs. Cornerback Tracy Porter has 1.5, as does safety Usama Young, who will see an increase in playing time with Branch out.
The Raiders will likely look to attack the left side of the Broncos offensive line where they are without Pro Bowl starting left tackle Ryan Clady to Lisfranc. Clady is a three-time Pro Bowl tackle that has started all 85 games of his career since being drafted 12th-overall.
The two teams hold plenty of connections as Raiders head coach Dennis Allen worked as the Broncos defensive coordinator the year before filling the Raiders coaching vacancy. Current Raiders cornerback Tracy Porter (2012) and defensive end Jason Hunter (2010-2012) both previously played for the Broncos. On the other sideline, current Broncos head coach John Fox was the Raiders defensive coordinator from 1994-1995 and Broncos quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp was Raiders offensive coordinator just last season under Allen before being let go at the end of the year.
Milestones to lookout for:
- LS Jon Condo - With three more consecutive games played, Condo will reach 100-consecutive games played. Condo has not missed a game since the streak began, in Week 1
of the 2007 season.
- WR Jacoby Ford - Needs 181 kickoff return yards to pass Doug Gabriel for 8th place and 224 yards to pass George Atkinson for seventh on the Raiders' all-time KOR yards list.
- K Sebastian Janikowski - Has now converted on 131 consecutive PAT attempts. Also, needs just 93 points to reach 1,500 for his career.
- RB Rashad Jennings - Needs 22 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for his career. He currently stands at 978
- RB Darren McFadden
• Needs 129 rushing yards to move into eighth place on the Raiders' all-tme rushing
• Needs two rushing TDs to tie No. 10 Michael Bush (21, 2008-11) on the franchise's
career list, four to tie No. 9 Marv Hubbard (22, 1969-75) and six to tie No. 8 Charlie
Smith (24, 1968-74). McFadden enters the game with 19.
• Needs 5 receiving yards to eclipse 1,500 yards for his career.
- WR Denarius Moore - Needs 98 receiving yards to reach 1,500 for his career
- QB Terrelle Pryor -Currently leads all quarterbacks with 162 rushing yards. Pryor could eclipse the Raiders' single-season mark of rushing yards by a quarterback with just 368 more yards. Rich Gannon set the mark in 2000 with 529.
- DB Charles Woodson
• Needs six interceptions to tie Ed Reed for first on the interceptions list among all
active players with 61.
• Needs one interception return for a touchdown to tie Rod Woodson for first on the all-time list with 12.
• Needs one defensive touchdown to tie Rod Woodson and Darren Sharper for the
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Aug 22 2005, 05:13 PM
Hi guys, does anyone knows a good dentist in Singapore?
Aug 23 2005, 03:38 AM
Dear Mags,
I have just emailed my singapore "penpal" and asked her but in the meantime, if it is an emergency, you may be able to get a list from your embassy. They usually are of some assistance when it comes to finding english speaking professionals.
Good luck!
Sep 5 2005, 12:49 AM
My friend in Singapore sent the following info:
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Singapore 238852 Tel: 6-738-0383
Fax: 6-738-5786
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Night clinic by appointment only
I hope this helps
Oct 2 2005, 09:07 AM
While we're talking about dentists, be very careful when having dental work done in Perth, Western Australia. Several people from my hostel in Northbridge were stung with dental bills of hundreds of dollars that were not covered by their insurance policies. One girl spent over a thousand Australian dollars and she only went in with a toothache originally! Double check what is and is not covered by your medical insurance before paying your premium.
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Actually, $50 (I'm assuming you're talking in Singapore dollars?) sounds pretty good value for an hour long, one on one lesson. So remember if you're looking for something cheaper, you get what you pay for.
The only things I can think of are looking up places that teach singing professionally (is there a state conservatory in Singapore?) and putting a notice up on their boards, to see if a student is willing to tutor you. Being a student themselves, they may charge cheaper fees.
Another option, but less personal, is to join a community choir. Depending on the skill of the leader, you should get good vocal training and the immediate opportunity to use your skills in a social situation.
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- 1 tsp rosemary, chopped fine
- 1 tsp thyme, chopped fine
- 1/4 tsp salt
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- 1/2 cup shitake mushrooms, sliced thin
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A New Jersey businessman named Josh Finkelman, who paid $4,000 for two tickets to the upcoming Super Bowl, has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against the National Football League. According to the lawsuit, the NFL violated New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act by not making a larger percentage of Super Bowl tickets available to the general public. This practice forces fans not lucky enough to earn tickets in the national lottery to go through secondary res-sellers, many of whom increase the prices of tickets far above face value.
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Via Toscana
- Address:
356 McCaslin
Louisville, CO 80027Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Via Toscana
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://viatoscana.com/
- Phone: 3036046960
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Eric Johnson
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: See our website for catering options.
A word from Via Toscana
Relax in a warm, elegant setting and enjoy Italy's rich culinary traditions. Over 600 wine selections, nightly chef's dinner and specials, and stained glass ceilings throughout.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
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Via Toscana reviews from OpenTable diners
51 reviews since April 25, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (37)notable wine list (26)romantic (25)special occasion (23)fit for foodies (15)good for groups (10)kid-friendly (4)great for brunch (3)hot spot (2)great for lunch (1)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- ComfortableOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/16/2014Via Toscana is a cozy, comfortable neighborhood restaurant. You can hear everyone without yelling! The food is excellent from the spice infused olive oil on the table through such fresh salads and excellent entrees. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great food!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/12/2014We enjoyed a romantic evening at Via Toscana. The food was delicious, the server was attentive but not overbearing, and the prices were affordable.Special Features:
- Amazing As AlwaysSadieDined on 8/9/2014My family and I have been coming to Via Toscana for years now & it has yet to be anything less than perfection. The decor is beautiful & detail oriented with stained glass ceilings & a breathtaking wine cellar holding over 600 different wines. The food ranges from traditional Italian to more creative dishes & is consistently wonderful. The beer & wine list are both extensive & filled with excellent selections. The service is impeccable. Everything always arrives in a timely manner & is exactly what was requested. The wait staff is knowledgeable & professional but also extremely warm & friendly. You can tell that the people who own and operate this establishment take a lot of time, effort, and thought to give guests a memorable experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Warm atmosphere & Great ServicewidgetDined on 8/9/2014I was pleasantly surprised since this was tucked away in a strip mall, but the warm and detailed interior quickly made me forget about that. Our server was top-notch, and the food selections were varied for Italian. And the beer list was out of this world! I expect a few choices when I go for Italian. Via Toscana more than caters to the local beer scene. There are a number of separated rooms; great for parties and events. And plenty of parking, unlike the 'downtown' areas... The food was hot and quite good. We had a great time and highly recommend it!Special Features:
- Italian Favorites, Classy AmbianceMessyKitchenHappyBellyDined on 8/9/2014Via Toscana is tucked away in a strip center and is barreeeellllyy visible from the road, but once you find it, what a treat! They've done a wonderful job with the exterior and interior decor, our waitress was wonderful; she knew her menu, made great wine suggestions and got us out perfectly on time so we could make a show later that evening. We had the calamari, Pollo Marsala Saltimbocca and grilled Colorado lamb chops (special). It was an excellent dinner and I can't wait to go back. Please read my full review:http://messykitchenhappybelly.com/2014/08/11/via-toscana-and-paula-poundstone-making-things-right-in-the-world/Special Features:
- Too spicy, too blandOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/8/2014That pretty well wraps it up. When they made something spicy, heat overwhelmed the flavor. When the food was not spicy, it was bland and boring. It's not easy to cook the flavor out of lamb or swordfish, two of the stronger tastes, but they did it. Won't be going back.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/2/2014don't be put off by the locaton or outside of the restarant. Inside is great and food was outstaningSpecial Features:
- ConsistentLaraLandDined on 8/2/2014Awesome, as always! Rabbit and ribs were tender and tasty. We always come for the risotto and are never dissapointed.
- Excellent!!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/26/2014Excellent local establishment with great food at very reasonable prices. Incredible wine and beer selection!! Use locally grown products and is not your blow and go national chain!! We certainly enjoyed our dinner and will be back soon!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Find!pickEeaterDined on 7/18/2014I'm really glad my wife and I decided to try Via Toscana out for our Anniversary. The atmosphere was great. We were placed in a nice quiet, romantic area. The service was great, without being too 'pushy'. The specialized menu was an EXCELLENT touch. It's small things like that which make me want to re-visit restaurants. Thanks for the great experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another great meal at ToscanaFoodieVIPDined on 7/15/2014I had the spearfish with red pepper sauce and a potato cake and sugar snap peas. All very good. The choice of ingredients was very good. Top freshness and everything was very well prepared. We also had fried calamari and a vegetarian dish with polenta and ratatouille that had a portabella mushroom which was prepared very well. Another great meal at Via Toscana..., we'll be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food!gailbroDined on 7/14/2014I have consistently recieved wonderful food and service at Via Toscana!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food, Friends & WineItalyLoverDined on 7/14/2014Great neighborhood dinner establishment for family, business, or private dinner. Excellent and varied menu from sea to farm. Fabulous infused flavors with authentic and pleasing ingredients. Enjoyable and reasonable wine list to accompany fine fare. Dinner for six with wine, appetizer, and higher end menu items for $200 was a bargain. Attentive staff was on spot and un-obtrusive. Enjoyable evening experience was had by all.Special Features:
- Great Italian Restaurantrickrack50Dined on 7/12/2014We live in Houston and were in the Denver area on business and pleasure. We dined at Via Toscana based on reviews from Open Table and other sources. We had many dinners (including Italian) in the Denver area prior to visiting Via Toscana but this was the best by far. From the time we walked in and were warmly greeted to the time we left, it was a great evening. Jill our server, was very attentive and pleasant, and offered great recommendations from the menu both in food and wine. The food is outstanding, especially the bread, soup(which they gave to us to try), and main entrees. Unfortunately, we probably will not be back in Denver anytime soon, but if we do return, Via Toscana will be on the top of our list.Special Features:
- MikeDined on 6/28/2014Somewhat limited menu, but good variety and food well prepared and well presented. The business focuses on what they do well. Service friendly and attentive. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JillDined on 6/21/2014We visited this restaurant after reading positive reviews and seeing their promotional postcard in the mail for a couple of years. Both of us thought it was okay - not horrible, but also not great, and a long way from excellent. There are so many great restaurants in the Boulder/Denver area that I think paying a little more for excellent food is worth it.
- Always deliciousRocknmamaDined on 5/30/2014Love via Toscana as we are never disappointed Great food, atmosphere and value for the moneySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Area SpotCoopDined on 5/21/2014Via Toscana is the perfect spot for a quality meal at a reasonable price in the North area. The place works for both an evening out with your special someone as well as a business spot. The wine list is great if you are into Italian Wines and "not bad" if you are a California Red junkie. Service is VERY good. Our wait staff was attentive but not obnoxious. They seemed to be there when needed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First visitOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/17/2014The ciopinno was most excellent, I normally don't like calamari but in this dish it was excellent. Well done. The lasagna was a bit dry and not as flavorful as expected. Overall our experience was awesome, our server did a fantastic job and should be commended. We definitely will return.Special Features:
- 89% This TimeFoodieVIPDined on 5/16/2014We eat here often and last night we took two guests who were visiting us. Th eonly issue we had was that the chicken with red sauce and penne was too spicy. Pollo Pomodori Secco Rustico, WOW! HO HOT HOT Always save room for the connoli.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great neighborhood placechefdadDined on 5/10/2014They are a bit pricy for a local neighborhood location, but it the food is both interesting and very good. The interior is well done, and the overall ambiance is darker, warm, and romantic. Service quality fit with the pricing; you should expect very good service at the higher price points. There are a couple kids items on the menu, and there were a few kids there, but I wouldn't think of this as a general family restaurant. This is a nice italian restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Via Toscana again!ZachDined on 5/10/2014My wife and I eat at Via Toscana quite a bit. It's one of our handful of places we frequent when we want to go out to a nice dinner. Food is great, beer list is great, wine list is great, and the ambiance and staff are low-key and helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always Great Food1999localDined on 5/3/2014It is hard today to find a place you can eat at regularly and find a satisfying menu with many different options. Their menu is always bountiful, the service is always great and it is always reasonable.Special Features:
- The following 204 reviews are from the Via Toscana reviews archive.
- Best ItalianOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/15/2014The Italian food here is delicious. Excellently prepared with care to perfection. Excellent servers, friendly, smiling and attentive (but not overly like some places). The decor is calming and romantic. I've had dinner here many times. Always excellent. Best chocolate mousse EVER.Special Features:
- Excellent Meal!ChadLDined on 4/12/2014We had a great time recently at Via Toscana for a date night. Wine and food were both excellent and service was outstanding. They offer an excellent combination of traditional or more inspired Italian dishes with a fun atmosphere and outstanding deserts. We had amazing soups, well paired wine, and excellently prepared main dishes. We'll be back soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Toscana Great Casual Italian DiningSeekVIPDined on 4/4/2014Toscana has come a long way from the pizza and calzone restaurant we visited in Louisville in 2002. Wonderful energetic atmosphere. Good variety and excellent service. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not being a very busy nightOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/26/2014Not being a very busy night , all of the patrons seemed to herded into the same area , which made it loud and not very inviting .Special Features:
- Risotto loverLaraLandDined on 3/15/2014As always, the mushroom risotto is great along with the stuffed mushrooms. We ordered the lamb this time. Unfortunately, it was a bit dry. Next time, we'll order the rabbit ragout. It's always a winner!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fair Evening at Usually Good Via-TFoodieVIPDined on 3/12/2014This was my fourth visit. The service was good as usual. The ambiance is always great, clean, well-lighted facility with a great layout. The wine list is impressive. The noise level has been reasonable half the time I've been there. This time we had a loud talker next to us and she was obnoxious. An occasional loud laugh makes good atmosphere; constant cackling is a problem when you have to raise your voice to be heard. I ordered the Risoto de Mare but got the Wild Mushroom Risotto with asparagus & crispy parmesan by mistake. I had a chance to send it back and I'm sorry I didn't. It was mushy, the parmesan was not crispy and the asparagus was horribly stringy/chewy. The chef needs to taste more and select better ingredients.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SpectacularTeeFranklinVIPDined on 3/12/2014One of the best Italian meals we've had in a long time. Quiet, great service, great wine list, and everything we ate was wonderful. I'll be back on a regular basis!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Italian food close to homejwbfldDined on 3/7/2014We were looking for some good Italian food close to home, so decided to try Via Toscana. Don't let the strip mall location deter you. They have very good tasting food. Service was kind of slow at first, but they recognized it and comped us an appetizer for the wait. All in all a good find, we will be back.Special Features:
- Great ItalianmamafishDined on 3/7/2014So nice to find fresh flavor Italian food as opposed to cheap, oversalted, out-a-can pasta. I had the polenta, which was full of veggies and cooked perfectly. My daughter had the kid's penne alfredo and it must have been good because not a noodle was left. She had a scoop of salted caramel gelato which was to die for! I didn't see much for dessert because I need to keep it light on dairy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent ItalianOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/7/2014My Italian friends love this restaurant because it's the genuine article. The food is outstanding Italian, and the place is such a delightful surprise, tucked in the corner of a strip mall. It's not at all expensive, but the food is top of the line, and the atmosphere is charming. (even romantic for some) It looked to be a hit for Friday afternoon bar gatherings as well. A super Louisville treat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always Fantastic!klenoDined on 3/1/2014Warm, romantic setting, great tasting Italian food, friendly sevice and atmosphere. A special place for us!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent ItalianOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 2/26/2014Having read a review in our local paper, we had been wanting to try Via Toscana. Denver Restaurant week gave us an opportunity to sample several selections. Everything we had was very good to excellent. The chef's teaser to start (before the 3 courses) was a tasty risotto and a nice treat. Wines by the glass are offered in the standard pour or twice that much for less than twice the price. We looked at their extenisive Happy Hour menu of a large varietty of small plates and intend to return to sample that selection. I highly recommend Via Tuscana.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Restaurant Week GoodiecoldinerDined on 2/26/2014Visited for Denver Restaurant Week. Food was excellent. Had saltimbocca and trout - great,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Via ToscanaaaaaVIPDined on 2/24/2014We chose from the Denver Dining Week menu. Each of us had different selections and all were terrific. We will be returning soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful experienceMimmie3Dined on 2/22/2014There were four in our party and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The pear salad was refreshing, crisp and visually appealing. We concluded that we would soon return...Special Features:
- Hidden GemhikerbuckDined on 2/22/2014We dined here to find a nice restaurant for a wedding rehearsal dinner and we were very pleased with the menu options, extensive wine list and accommodations for a large group. Sean did an excellent job of welcoming us and explaining what was available plus a wonderful flexibility with the menu & drink options. He provided us with several selections of wine to choose from which fun for us to sample & determine which ones we liked. We ordered some of the salads, entrees & desserts and all 4 of us were very pleased with our selections. Tyler and the other wait staff were attentive and accommodating to all of out requests. We think this will be a perfect choice!Special Features:
- BeautifulmaxwellDined on 2/21/2014We have not been to Via Toscana in a few years because it's a long drive for us. We went on a special occasion and were not disappointed. It's a beautiful spot with fabulous food and a moderate price.Who could ask for more.Special Features:


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Consultant hits ground with La Jolla merchant meetings
The first in a series of weekly coffees with La Jolla merchants to discuss starting a new community Business Improvement District will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Monday at Hennessy's restaurant, 7811 Herschel Ave.
"We're going to be talking about the future, about moving forward, looking ahead to try to bring businesses' voices together," said Mike McLaughlin of Turpin McLaughlin Communications. His firm was selected by First District City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner as a consultant following a La Jolla BID workshop held Oct. 21.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007
The St. Louis Baseball League was founded in 1889, lasted only one season, and was composed of five local St. Louis teams. The Reds, the Sultan Bitters, the Jolly Nine, the Home Comforts, and the Dimmicks were local St. Louis semi-pro teams who competed over a 22 game schedule in a league that marked the passing of an era.
The teams would play two league games a week, one at Kensington Park, at Union and Page Ave., and the other at Amateur Park, at Missouri and Russell. Admission was only fifteen cents and, according to league president Joe Flood, the teams drew well, with at least one game drawing 20,000 spectators.
According to Al Spinks, "The Home Comforts and the Sultan Bitters closed the...schedule with an equal number of victories. Unlike the present day magnates, who would have arranged a series of games to determine supremacy, the Sultans and Comforts agreed to hang the championship on one game."
"Theodore Breitenstein, as pitcher, and Frank Meek as his battery mate, were the hope of the Home Comforts. The Sultans rested their chances with Pitcher "Curley" Maloney and Catcher Schultz."
"The game was played on the Kensington Garden grounds and the Comforts were the winners by a score of 3 to 2. That game marked the passing of semi-professional leagues in St. Louis, and it was not until (1902) that another league was formed to take its place."
Spink also notes, in passing, the demise of the Reds who, after a long and distinguished history, ceased operations in July of that year.