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[Fuuka Yamagishi] inflicted "Confuse" on [???]; [???]'s vote in this round will be randomized.
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[Jin] made [???] sick; [???]'s vote, as well as any action taken in the remainder of this round, will be randomized.
By the way, the target(s) of these day action(s) will not be revealed unless the action(s) end up changing the tally in the end, in which case the target(s) will be revealed so that you guys don't accuse me of doing bad math lol.
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But I DO give you credit for writing in here! *applauds and throws confetti*
Also @MaruDashi - Although you seem to be claiming a role, I don't see anything against fakeclaiming and therefore will not take your word for it. Since barely anybody caught the hint.
So for now I'll go with, [Vote Lynch MaruDashi.]
Let's see if anything interesting happenes.
I sense that things are going to start to heat up in here.... *puts fingertips together while saying "excellent..."*
Why didn't you guys started to do this earlier? ლ(ಠ益ಠლ), I don't think I will be up for too much longer. Q.Q
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le horrible grammar... *kicks a can while muttering something unheard*
2 more hours~
Ribbon [1]: DenjaX
November [2]: SuXrys, Hakoshi
Aleyna [1]: The Rebel
DenjaX [2]: MaruDashi, ZombieWolf2508
Hakoshi [1]: Dark Butterfly
MaruDashi [1]: Ribbon
making sure since, votes seem the same as they were stated xD
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things always heat up at the semi-last minute..
we love procrastinating don't we (i bet that word is spelt wrong..)
The third eye of love♥ Koishi Komeiji ♥ Closed eyes of love
Let us seek that side.
@SuXrys - Well since your going to bed soon, I might ask you to answer one question beforehand:
so far, what are your overall thoughts? Do you feel like anybody is paticularly suspicious? Behaving weirdly?
November to appear in here and for @Aleyna to answer my question.
If something I just wish that people would write in here earlier then now during the ends when it's so late at my place. Not fair!
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@Ribbon Do you think anything special about this game so far, besides from your thought about Maru?
[Vote lynch Hakoshi] I can't trust you after that lmfao comment. Excuse or no excuse it still looks too fishy to me.
About this game: I feel like I have to go threw this thread again.
@Folter why you destroying my "added post"-thingi that I had going on? ლ(ಠ益ಠლ),
Sorry for voting and leaving but my bro needs the computer. C ya all later.
And now Haku... urrrrgh!
But oh well.. atleast now people are writing ;D
sorry.. thought you wanted people to talk more xD
The third eye of love♥ Koishi Komeiji ♥ Closed eyes of love
Let us seek that side.
DenjaX , @Hakoshi and @MaruDashi . Somehow I feel like everybody else are a blurr. I can't get a read on them. Although I also noticed at whoever is Koromaru hasn't been active. :/ Since nobody has been lie detected yet.
I wish people would put more pressure instead of just sitting here and waiting for OTHERS to put pressure on people for them. :/
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Depending on who I ask, I am told completely different things as far as how to best preserve your PVDF membranes for long-term storage after SDS-PAGE and blocking.
Strategy 1:
Store the membrane in TBST in a sealed pocket at -20°C.
Strategy 2:
Store the membrane in TBST in a sealed pocket at 4°C.
Strategy 3:
Store the membrane in blocking buffer in a sealed pocket at 4°C.
I'm leaning towards strategy 2 in order to avoid any possible physical disruption caused by ice crystals and to also avoid using milk, which may go bad in long-term storage.
What are your thoughts?
If any of you have visualized blots after trying these different methods in order to empirically validate your storage technique, I'd love to hear from you and see your results!
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The final option is to store dry, protected from light. I would recommend this option for PVDF as it somehow helps bind the proteins to the membrane. Long term storage in buffer requires addition of a bacterio/fungistatic such as Na azide. I would avoid storing at -20 in buffer.
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Thanks for the tip! When storing dry, would you recommend storing cool (4°C) or room-temp?
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Either should be fine.
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Class Trip for Seniors...any suggestions?
hi! i just stumbled onto your site and loved it immediately! i am a teacher who is planning a senior class trip to washington, d.c. for my students in late april/early may. there will be around 30 students traveling there (from sw va) and as i have never been to our nation's capital, i need all the advice i can get! what are some good places to take 17 year-olds for meals in the area? we are planning a theater night at ford's theater, and i would like for them to have a nice dinner before seeing a play. of course we plan to visit the white house and the mall, too, and i have no idea where to take that many kids to eat. any help or suggestions would be sooo great! thanks! :D
I'd suggest Old Ebbitt Grill for a nice dinner before the theater. You need to make reservations soon. Old Ebbitt is a DC landmark sort of restaurant. They have a good menu for your group - everything from burgers to pasta to steaks. They also have the ability to put large groups in sectioned off areas. Call them soon!
As for other meals, the Chinatown area of DC, near the Verizon Center, has lots of low end restaurant chains that would appeal to high schoolers and are used to accommodating large groups. Or, you could also consider doing a Chinese dinner in Chinatown at one of the remaining local restaurants. I've eaten at Tony Cheng's (Chang's) and liked it. It's a large restaurant that I also think could accommodate a group.
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thanks so much for your advice! i can't believe how quickly someone posted a response! i am looking at the site for old ebbit now, and it looks like a good place to take young adults. i want my students to have an amazing experience on this trip, as many of them have never really traveled before.
since i am a d.c. virgin myself, i have no clue how far restaurant is from ford's theater. can you give me an estimate?
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can't go wrong with a popular tourist destination like hard rock! haha :P
For a group of 17 yo. students, I would suggest the Hard Rock Cafe or ESPN Zone, both are nearby. I know they are not foodie destinations, but I would think they'd be a hit with the kids!
Both are a short walk away from Fords Theater.
Also, The Museum of the American Indian is the newest Smithsonian, and is fantastic! The Mitsam cafe in the museum would be a fun place to eat, and an extention of the educational experience of the museum.
Another really fun place to visit is the International Spy Museum. Zola is a restaurant which is attached to the museum.
The museum also has a nice cafeteria for lunch.
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so helpful! we are planning a day at the smithsonian museums, so those are great options. and i had no idea there was a spy museum! the cafeteria might be a very inexpensive way for us to go, which is always helpful when traveling with kids. they usually go hog wild and spend all their loot really quick, so low-cost meals is where it's at for us! hehe
we will also be going to the national cathedral and arlington national cemetary too.
thanks! if you think of anything else, please post again.
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The Mitsam Cafe was exactly what I thought of when I read your post...the food is great, it's served cafeteria-style so the kids can choose what they want, and it's a dining experience they'll never replicate in SW VA.
A number of folks have mentioned also food court options...Union Station would be another good choice if that's the direction you want to go. It's right on Capitol Hill so it's in walking distance of the U.S. Postal Museum, the Capitol Building, and a number of other sites. It also gives you access to the Metro system (subway - Red Line) - and the Circulator bus...a great public bus service that exclusively services the tourist sites - http://www.dccirculator.com/
Also, not sure where you all are staying, but in the Chevy Chase area of the city (Friendship Heights) there is a Maggiano's and a Cheesecake Factory. There is another Cheesecake Factory in Clarendon in VA. All of these would be huge hits with hige schoolers.
Here's a post from another group recently: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/369988
I thought there was one even more like your request (originating from the US) about a year ago, but I couldn't find it in my search.
The newly redone food court at the National Press Building (entrance on 13th and F NW) has good lunch options --5 Guys burgers, Mo's Mexican (quite good), etc. -- and its near the White House.
For dinner near Ford's Theater -- I agree that Chinatown, a few minutes walk to the east, would be good-- that area is really hopping these days. Also, nearer Ford's is Austin Grill -- a local chain Tex Mex that I think could handle a crowd. Over on 7th are lots of restaurants, including the DC Chophouse, a chain also, with burgers. Up by the Spy Museum is Gordon Biersch -- yet another chain -- but can also handle a crowd.
wow! i can't describe how great all this information is! thanks so much, everyone. your hospitality is unsurpassed on any other board i have ever read.
i can't wait to try some of these places. we will be staying from wednesday to sunday, so there will be plenty of chances for us to eat out.
keep em' coming!
Not sure if this will fit the budget but it is unique and its just around the corner from the White House
Consider Fogo de Chao for lunch. You get the EXACT same menu and service for half the price. Now, you may not be able to stay awake for the remainder of the day due to your "meat coma" but it is definitely worth it. ANd, somewhat of a "cultural experience" for the kids.
One other "tip" for you in regards to the class trips in DC. If you can, plan your schedule so that you don't have your group on the Metro during the peak of rush hour. It's really tough on the local commuters when a whole car of a train is taken up by a school group. Granted, it's the price we pay for living in the nation's capital. But, I guarantee you, your travel experience will be easier and less rushed feeling if you can travel after 9 AM and before 5 PM (or after 6:30 PM). Just a hint.
Near the National Cathedral, young people usually like Cactus Cantina, and Two Amys for pizza unlike what they get at Domino's.
Don't go to ESPN Zone or Hard Rock. I know just about every other visiting kids group goes to one of these two places, but the food is mediocre at best and they can get cheeseburgers and fries (etc) at home, so why not something a bit different. Old Ebbit is a much better idea. Its a famous "DC place." There's something for everyone there. And its not all that far from Ford's Theatre - about 7 blocks or so. You asked about Bistro D'oc. That is on the same street as Ford's Theatre; very convenient. Its relatively small so your group would probably take up much of the place. But if you call well in advance they could probably handle it. Its a French place, specializing in Laguedoc region food (and wine). I don't know if your group would like it or not. It would certainly be a different experience for most of them. But I would rather see you do that -- give the kids an experience they haven't had before and can't get at home -- rather than some lousy chain establishment. Maybe a couple of the kids will find that they like French food, or just generally good food? (Truth is Bistro D'oc is far from the best French place around, but its not bad and not so fancy that you couldnt' take a group of kids). The kids might also like Fogo to Chao, an all-you-can-eat Brazilian place. It has a huge and very good salad bar and the waiters come around with various sorts of fresh carved meat. But it could be a little expensive -I am not sure how much - maybe $50 a person?
And don't listen to the commuters who tell you to stay off the metro at rush hour. It is a bit crowded those hours, but you visiting school group has as much right to use the metro as any DC resident commuter -- its PUBLIC transportation (but you will make more friends if you stand to the right and walk to the left on the escalators -- a sort of unwritten DC rule).
Two suggestions: (1) if it comes down to Fogo or Old Ebbit for visiting school group, go with Old Ebbit - its a good "DC experience" -- Fogo is pretty good food too but its a Brazilian experience; and (2) ride the metro during rush hour, with your whole group in tow, just to annoy DC Gal.
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I can't reccomend a specific place - but when I was 17 we did the Smithsonian trip - The only meal I remember - we went and got real Dim Sum. It was a very cool meal - something for everyone and it was so different from anything else I had been exposed to
DC is a great city for international dining. If you can swing a place with some FLAVA, I would go for it!
Another suggestion, Clyde's in Chinatown. It's not the food experience they will remember for the rest of their lives, but there is a nice room that can probably hold 17-15 in booths of 4-5 with one central table. Went there for a b-day party. Food was quite good.


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I was doing some work on my hard drives when I noticed I lost my internet connection. I unplugged everything and shutdown my pc. When I restarted I found I couldn't boot to C. I received an error message something like "Master Boot Record Missing" or something like that. I tried to repair C with the Windows 7 DVD but it could not find any installation of Windows.
I installed what I thought to be Windows 7 64bit but it turned out I grabbed the wrong disk and installed the 32bit version. Windows was installed to disc 0 which was actually D drive and prior to installation Windows formatted D into two partitions, one called "System Reserved" and the other a primary partition. After installing I copied the "autoexec.bat" and the configsys.ini to C, this being the 32bit not the 64bit(any difference?)
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Please post back a screenshot of your full Disk Management drive map with listings showing all columns, using the Snipping Tool in Start Menu.
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OK, i'm a dummy, how do you map a hard drive in Windows 7. I can only find answers on how to map a Network drive. Also, in the drop down box for drive letters C isn't even there
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Hello treadhead194, welcome to Seven Forums!
Before we make any specific recommendations will you please post a snip/screen-shot of the entire Windows disk management drive map with a full description as to which drive/partition is which, so we can see what you have going on as there may be a fairly simple way to resolve the situation.
In the Windows start menu right click computer and click manage, in the left pane of the "Computer Management" window that opens click disk management and post a maximized snip of that.
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OK, here's the shots (I hope I got them right). C, needless to say is the primary drive, D is/ will be my work drive> D drive is where Windows 7 32bit was installed(dummy me) and that is where the 100mb SYSTEM RESERVE is located in partition 1,
E drive is my internal backup drive, I didn't include my cdrom which is F.
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In Disk Management mark C Active, power down to unplug data cable from D, plug its data cable into C so that the OS HD is in preferred Disk0 slot. Partition - Mark as Active
Now boot the Windows 7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD to run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until it writes the System boot files to C and Windows 7 starts. Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
You can then plug D back in to Disk1 cable, boot if needed using one-time BIOS Boot Menu key, or use DiskPart Command-Line Options from Windows 7 Elevated Command Prompt to delete partitions using Delete Partition Override or wipe the HD using Clean.
In the future be aware that you never run an OS installer from an OS - always boot to install following these steps to get a perfect reinstall: Reinstalling Windows 7
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Here you go mate, this will help you understand the need for and how to wipe (secure erase) the Hard disk Drive using diskpart, have a look at the information in this tutorial linked below.
Simply using the clean command will not wipe a HDD, you must use the clean all command.
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I messed up
I want to thank you guys for this info, but I'm just a little skeptical when it comes to windows, for some unknown reason Murphy's law comes into play more than not so lets just say that I follow your instructions and it just doesn't work. So now I'm going to have to re-install Windows 7, would I just re-install as usual or what? I'm not saying the instructions won't work, it's just that sometimes Windows just doesn't want to play fair.
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Here you go, have a look at this tutorial.
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|29 Jul 2011
I messed up
Well, I have to admit everything worked out just fine and again thanks for the help. There is only one problem, instead of C being disk 0 it's disk 1. WHY? Is there any way I can change this or am I stuck with it. I give up. Take a look;
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Foodie's first trip to New Orleans and needs advice!!
Hey All!
I am a foodie (based in NY) and planning my very first trip to your lovely city of New Orleans in March. I was hoping to get some advice so that every meal counts. Please let me know what you think of my suggested food itinerary -- I have also included some questions below. Also, please keep in mind that my bf is vegetarian, so we can only go places where are are at least a few veg options (I really wanted to go to Willy Mae's but it doesn't look like they have any veg dishes).
Here is the food itinerary I am thinking of so far:
Three Dinners:
1. August
2. Dante's Kitchen
3. Couchon or Brigtsens - Which would you pick? Is there a place I am over looking? Is Couchon the best place to try Cajun food? Does Brigtsens have veg food?
Three lunches:
1. What is the best Po'boy place to go? It seems like Liuzza's by the track, Domilise's and Parkways are some of the top places? I'd like to go to one of them. What is the best?
2. Galatoires -Is this better for lunch or dinner? If dinner, which one of my dinner options should I substitute out or switch to lunch/brunch to include Galatoires?
3. Lil'Dizzys: I've heard this is a great place to go for Sunday Brunch?! Do they have veg options?
And of course, I also plan on going to Cafe Du Monde for Breakfast and to Angelo Brocato's for gelato.
Let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!
Brigtsen's and Cochon are completely different places. I loved Brigtsen's, Cochon not too much. You might want to check out Cafe Atchafalaya for something in between those two. More cajun than Brigsten's, more fancy than Cochon. We had a great meal there in December.
Poboys - we had really good ones at Mahoney's last trip. They aren't cheap though. Don't miss the onion rings. We also like Johnny's in the Quarter. The shrimp poboy at Johnny's is delicious. I didn't love my oyster poboy. I had a great oyster loaf at Casamento's. So I think it depends on what kind of poboy you're looking for.
Gal's - never been to dinner but the lunch crowd is a riot!! They have the best shrimp remoulade in town. The food isn't the best you can get but the overall experience is special.
Cafe du Monde has good frozen coffee. Angelo Brocato's has good everything.
Sounds like you have some solid suggestions there, just remember to stay as far away from Mother's as possible.
Most good N.O. restaurants have some veggie dishes or will probably make something up for BF. Probably the least veggie restaurant in town is Cuchon, hence its name.
I'm one who feels there is no best place for po-boys, just a good dozen that do them well, some better with seafood than others. Liuzzas (both of them) Parkway, Johnny's and Guys are favorites. Casamentos and Felix/Acme for oysters. Mandinas for creole/cajun and a touch of local "charm". Bon Ton for Creole.
These are all local places and not really in the fine dining category. You've got that covered with August and Galatoires, Brightsen and Dantes. All good choices.
re: Lisabethm
What specific cajun dishes are you wanting to try? I don't know of any one place that serves great gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee, red beans and rice, AND courtbouillon, etc. I like the etouffee at Galatoire's, hubby loves the jambalaya at Bon Ton (I don't), and I rarely eat gumbo in NO because I cook my own and that is my favorite. I had a really good gumbo at Dick and Jenny's many years ago. I saw a recommendation for the duck gumbo at Gal's on CH the other day so I may try that next trip. So let us know what you want to try and you'll get the names of some restaurants that prepare those specific dishes very well.
re: texasredtop
Good point. Not sure if I could come up with one place, for all of those dishes. What I find is that one gets a great version of X, a good version of Y & Z, but sort of weak on V & W. That alternates around the restaurants. Still, if I did not have my favorite versions, then would possible say that Bon Ton covered most bases, or fill in your favorite Cajun/Creole/NOLA cuisine restaurant.
re: Lisabethm
For Sunday Brunch, though NOT Cajun, I like either Brennan's in the FQ, or Ralph's on the Park. Same family, but with some distance between the two. Different, though at about the same price-points, and about 5 miles apart. Both nice, and both good representations of NOLA cuisine for brunch. Note: many on this board HATE Brennan's, and at one time, I was probably in their number, but after about 20 years returned, and was greatly impressed, several times. Still, Ralph's is our Sunday Brunch choice, as we most often fly out on Sunday afternoon, and they are a tad closer to MSY, than Brennan's.
The gumbo ya ya is really good at Mr. B's in the Quarter. Brigtsens definitely over Cochon!!! You must do either lunch or brunch at Commander's Palace. Ask to be seating in the upper room looking out over the treetops. I also love Coquette on Magazine either for lunch or dinner.
I'm a little concerned about August. The last 2 meals I had there were just meh. The other NO experience is to take the streetcar up to Camilla Grill on Carrollton for a yummy burger followed by hot pie with ice cream.
re: topeater
OK, I need to get back to Restaurant August, as there are too many polarized reviews. It has been too long ago, to base my feelings today, on what was "then". Will have to sample for myself.
First, in New Orleans, you cannot go too far wrong.
I like your dinners, but, while I like Couchon, would opt for Brigtsen's.
As far a the po-boys, I am a fan of Parkway Bakery and Tavern, but that is just me. Po-boys become VERY personal, with NOLA folk.
As for Galatoire's, I am rather "old school," and have done most of the variants on dining there. Having said that, I am mostly a fan of doing dinner, and with our normal guests, choose to make reservations, and dine upstairs for dinner. There IS a "show" downstairs, and especially on Fridays for lunch, but once one has been there, and done that, the "tableau" is not THAT interesting anymore. Still, if one has NEVER been to Galatoire's, then downstairs, the line, et al, is worth the effort. Lunch vs dinner? Well, I like dinner, but Friday lunch can be kicks. It just depends.
Most of all, enjoy!
PS - remember, Cafe Du Monde is not really "breakfast," as the menu is very limited, but many do not want a "real" breakfast, and CDM is great fun. I almost always go at very "off hours," as the lines can be off-putting, at least to me. Love it. It's part of my heritage, but the lines... well, post dinner, when the tourists head elsewhere, I am happier, especially if there is fog on the River - man, I miss the old Jax Brewery, but did not like their beer.
re: Bill Hunt
So would you not recommend doing galatoires for lunch on a day aside for Friday? How long is the line usually? I want to be prepared!
If August has such mixes review, would people on this site recommend Bayona over August? I definitely want to go to one of the two so please let me know what you think is best!
Finally, we are also really excited to check out live music while in NOLA, are there any good places in the area near brigtsens and dante's? What time do most places with live music start up (asking so I can schedule reservations at good times to be able to also see live music)
re: Lisabethm
I remember there being something pretty lively going on near Brigsten's. I don't remember what that was though. You WILL need reservations at Brigsten's and make them early because they book up fast.
My personal preference is anything over August. We spent $250 on a meal for two that was not worth eating except for one soup dish. It was about 2 years ago I think, maybe 3. But I hear other rave reviews and I know others have had fabulous meals there. I think it's hit and miss there and that's okay but not for a $250 meal. I think August is a meal that you could get anywhere in the US, not something that says New Orleans. I wouldn't go to another city to try the same things I can get at home.
There isn't a lot of great cajun food around NO under one roof, you have to travel outside the city to get the best cajun food. You can find it in NO but you will be one or two dishes at each restaurant, not a grand sampling of everything under one roof.
re: texasredtop
Now, here is an opposing view on Restaurant August, but then different nights, and different palates make the restaurant world go around.
Need to get back, as some more recent reviews have not been flattering. Will not be on my next trip, as it is going to be far, far too short, and will involve a family event.
re: texasredtop
i would say there are some signature dishes at August that you cannot get elsewhere. the lake pontchartrain trout w/ airated hollandaise and covered in jumbo lumb crab, and the gnocchi w/ lake lump crab are two of my favorite dishes; it's always difficult not to order them when visiting August. that being said, we've had some "misses" as well with dishes that just werent very good.
a great way to test the waters w/ August is to go for lunch -- $20 for 3.5 courses from the prix fixe menu.
re: kibbles
I had that gnocchi and it had absolutely no taste whatsoever. Like eating bland mush. The crab (the one tiny piece that was on there) was tasteless. Don't know what happened. That was the one dish I was really looking forward to and it was a huge disappointment. There was some kind of bisque that was good and out of the 6 dishes we ordered, it was one of the two things worth eating. The other was the elk steak my husband had. It wasn't great but it was decent. Had I paid $50 for the meal for 2, it might not sting so bad. But it was 5 times that and one of the worst meals I've had in NO ever. Timing is everything I guess. For me, there are just too many other places to try to return there.
re: texasredtop
Best gnocchi: Patois, Herbsaint. Re: August, try their lunch, 3courses $20.12, or stop at the bar for dessert...good offerings. Better yet, stop at the bar at Le Foret for some cocktails while they bake your dessert souffle.
re: texasredtop
thats surprising; ive had the gnocchi 5 or 6 times and its always both flavorful (i like black truffle) and loaded w/ jumbo lump crab. perplexing.
re: kibbles
I know, right? And everything that night seemed to go the way of the gnocchi. :-(
re: Lisabethm
August over Bayona. Go for lunch m-f, 3 courses $20.12. Maple Leaf for uptown music near Brigtsens. Tips is uptown corner of Napoleon/Tchoup.
re: Lisabethm
There is no difference in lunch and dinner at Galatoire's and you can go at anytime. It may be packed or it may be quiet. Dress up or don't go.
re: Lisabethm
There are some uptown music places. Check Gambit (alternative newspaper) or listen to WWOZ announcements on the odd hour for who's playing where. Dos Jeffes, Carrollton Station and Rock n Bowl are all uptown (sorta). Ye Olde College Inn has good though not outstanding food, and adjoins Rock n Bowl
re: Lisabethm
Galatoire's is a New Orleans institution, and not just for the food.
Lunch should be fairly easy to score, except for Friday. However, I now dine there, for the food, the history and the service, so if I need to dine upstairs, that is not a negative for me. That said, if one has never dined there, then standing in line is worth the effort, and the time.
Over the years, Bayona has provided me with very good, to great dining, and has always been fun, though in a more subdued way, than Friday lunch at Galatoire's.
Though I enjoy NO jazz, I have to admit that I am not one, who can direct you there, but many others can, and hopefully will do so.
Most of all, enjoy your trip, the wonderful food, and Southern hospitality - travel safely,
re: Lisabethm
Just got back and found I vastly preferred the music scene on Frenchmen Street (in Marigny) to what is in the French Quarter. The clubs seem to be concentrated on the river side of Washington Square Park.
Cochon would be no fun for a vegetarian, that's for sure. We didn't think it was too much fun for omnivores either, but that's a different problem. I think Dante's would be able to make something lovely for a vegetarian since there's real cooking going on in there. I could see them doing something off-menu. Green Goddess would be another place that would probably be able to do something vegetarian friendly.
Galatoire's... I dunno. I'm imagining having broccoli with hollandaise for dinner.
Lil Dizzy's would work for brunch since they make omelets and french toast to order plus there are good veggie options on the buffet like mac n cheese and veggies. And bread pudding for dessert.
re: kukubura
Dante's is great for vegetarians.
Hey everyone. Thanks so much for all the wonderful responses! This has been so helpful!
A few more questions: Since we aren't going to be in NOLA on a friday and can't experience the friday lunch scene at Galatoires, is it better to go for lunch on a weekend or a Monday? What is the next best option.
What would you choose between Lil Dizzies or Willie Mae's Scotch house?
re: Lisabethm
You likely wouldn't get a downstair table at Gal's on a Friday until around 2:00 PM anyway. The best time I had there was on a Thursday but it was the week prior to Christmas so there was a lot of celebrating going on every day at lunch. The weekdays are filled with the work crowd having a long lunch and drinks. I don't know about the weekend. Haven't been in NO on a weekend in years. We try to go Sunday night and leave Friday afternoon to avoid the weekend crowds.
re: texasredtop
i wouldnt assume this (not getting into Gal's until 2pm). it's really just luck of the draw. ive taken a friend and waltzed right in at 12:30pm for friday lunch. several times in fact -- once was the fri of 4th of the july weekend. theres really no way of knowing.
re: kibbles
You're right, I've gone straight to a table at noon on a Friday and had to wait two hours on a Thursday at noon so go figure.
re: Lisabethm
Galatoire's is closed on Monday. I advise against the Friday show....it has become tiresome to the regulars. Tuesday-to-Thursday is consistent. I like to go at about 3:00 on any of those days. Saturday afternoon is a nice way to spend a few hours.
re: hazelhurst
We were there on Thursday afternoon in December and it was lovely.
re: hazelhurst
tho if the OP is not a regular, then i would advise going on friday. my guests always have a hoot.
re: Lisabethm
Well, considering the "closed days," I would definitely work Galatoire's into my itinerary, regardless of whether it was lunch (maybe not this trip), or dinner. Reservations will be upstairs, and that is not bad, at least not in my book. It IS different, but the food, the service, an actually much of the ambiance, will be in effect. For me, it would be a "must-do," regardless of whether it was lunch, or dinner.
Galatoire's will give you a great taste of New Orleans, "grand dame" dining, and should not be missed, whether upstairs, or downstairs.
Look for the white-bearded gentleman in the Brooks Bros double-breasted blazer, upstairs, and that will be me. Look for the gentleman holding "court" with a 3-button suit, downstairs, and that will be Hazelhurst. He will have the mayor, the Governor and some state Senators in tow, and I will have my lovely, young wife with me.
Most of all, enjoy!
re: Lisabethm
I like both Lil Dizzies and Willie Mae's, but you probably wouldn't need to wait as long at Lil Dizzy's. It's a buffet and pretty damn good. I also recommend Dookie Chase.
re: noradeirdre
I haven't been to Dookie Chase but I am one of the big Lil Dizzy's promoters (Treme location only) and I think a vegetarian would enjoy it a good deal.
Another thing: Gumbo Z'herbes is SOMETIMES a vegetarian dish but also it's sometimes cooked with a ham hock! So watch out. Also, some drinks aren't vegetarian. The bloody mary at Mr. B's has beef broth in it (it should be called a bloody bull, don't know why it's not.)
re: noradeirdre
Dooky's lunch buffet offers a variety of well prepared southern comfort food (including fried chicken). IMO, a giant step up from Lil Dizzy's. They are only open m- f for lunch. $18pp and well worth it. Ala carte menu available.
re: JazzyB
I agree. The buffet also includes a cup of seafood gumbo to start and peach cobbler to end. Order the lemonade, it is delicious. Mmm, maybe I go to Dooky Chase tomorrow. They've had some oyster pasta dish on their buffet that I am addicted to.
re: noradeirdre
Their gumbo is ok. I have a sweet tooth so the peach cobbler was a welcome ending albeit canned peaches.
I like Croissant D'or for breakfast, usually get a couple of croissants and a coffee (it's vacation so calories don't count).
People seem to give Cochon grades in the good to meh range. I am a big Brigtsen's fan and would always recommend it, esp. for the seafood dishes.
But, if you want a taste of Donald Link's food, go to Cochon Butcher next door to Cochon. It is a butcher shop but also has some pretty incredible prepared foods. They usually have three special sandwiches every day. I am facebook friends with Cochon Butcher just so I can see each day's specials and drool. NB: Go either early or late, the place is always packed at lunch from what I've heard. We walked in around 2 PM one day last year and got one of the few high-tops and our food right away. Also, one of the specials is always vegetarian; when we went it was an eggplant reuben. Dear lord, was that freaking good. Everything was just so flavorful. Even the tuna salad was spicy (too much so for my kids, so I had to eat it. awwww, poor me.)
re: texasredtop
I have given up on Cochon. Same as it ever was, and never "all that".
re: JazzyB
We ordered 3 apps, 2 entrees and a dessert and nothing was memorable. But Cochon Butcher looks pretty interesting. It's an easy meal to bring back to the room and eat if necessary. It's an easy walk from Harrah's too.
I am glad I'm not the only one who was disappointed with Cochon. My meal was borderline inedible despite all the potential pork goodness. I'd say probably best to pass on that. Jacques-Imo's was a fabulous meal - great service, fun/ky atmosphere, delicious no frills food. Recommend =] And of course many many beignets.
re: humblenommer
Now, I really enjoyed Cochon, though hated the chairs. The wine list, while a bit limited, had some good offerings, based on the menu, and our server was familiar with everything that I ordered. Some have stated that the markup was too high, but I was rather impressed by the prices - maybe I am too used to buying those same wines in NYC, SF, or LV?
The food, and the service were really, really good, though did top out, below "great."
One more note: While no one would think of a po-boy shop as a very welcoming place for vegetarians, Parkway has a Caprese po-boy (fresh mozz and tomatoes). It served as a nice counterpoint to the roast beef and fried shrimp po-boys that probably took six months off my life.
PS fried shrimp is the way to go at Parkway! I'm guessing there was a pound of perfectly fried shrimp on that bad (po-) boy. The roast beef is very tasty, but the sandwich disintegrates into a soggy mess well before you can finish it.
Having (sadly) only been to NOLA just the once I can only offer the one foodie to another advice as opposed to the local expertise, having said that if you want to read of my experiences while I was there 2 years ago get out my posts "A Canucknucklehead In NOLA" .
I hope they help!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful advice everyone! A few additional questions:
- How early should we show up at Galatoires if we don't book the upstairs? We want to eat lunch as early as possible on Sat so we can go on a tour at 1:15. How early would we have to arrive to get seated by 11:45?
- Similar question regarding Willie Mae's Scotch house. How long is the wait to get seated there?
Finally, I know this is a food site, but everyone has been so helpful that I was hoping you could give me a few tips regarding hotels. We have a room reserved at Le Pavilion, but I am starting to have second thoughts and wanting to change to somewhere in the French Quarter (most french quarter places are booked up, but there are a few nice looking places left). We only have three days in NOLA so perhaps its easiest to be right on top of it all? What do you guys think? Better to stay in the French Quarter or just outside? Have people heard good things about Pavilion? What about Le Marais or Dauphine Orleans Hotel in the french quarter?
re: Lisabethm
Lunch at Gal's is a long slow process. Even if you were seated at 11:30, it would be hard to be out of there by 1:00. You might want to move Gal's to another day when you don't have an early afternoon appt.
re: Lisabethm
In my world, Galatoire's is not an eat-and-run place. Eating on-the-clock is a poor idea there. You could go after your 1:15 tour with ease. In the texasredtop scenario of being seated at 11:30, I wouldn't be out of there until 3:00 at the earliest. Order an appetizer...have another drink..maybe order another appetizer...you might not even get to a main course. Your hotel (the REAL name of which is the "DeSoto"---I won't recognize anything else) is perfectly fine. It is not a long walk to the French Quarter and, as a plus, you could swing by the Sazerac Bar in The Roosevelt (I won that name fight after 35 years) for a cocktail. Fun room.
re: hazelhurst
oddly, on my last lunch at Galatoire's, my usual waiter (hes been there for 25+, tho he likely doesnt recognize me), tried rushing us -- wanted to take the whole order, and kept dropping off the check despite us not being ready.
it was really weird.
re: kibbles
I cannot teach you how to play diplomacy...and I am sure you need no lessons from me...but there is an art to reintroducing yourself. I've done it in foreign cities at places I lolve but had not been to in years. A sense of a suggestion that "I did not just walk in off the street" sort of thing. My advice is give your waiter some hints---and the must be genuine--that you know Where You Are. [In fairness to the waiters, SO many people think the waiter remebers them...and the waiter has 200 regulars dealt with each month.]
re: kibbles
First, I would greet my server, and reintroduce myself, with name, a few quick references to great service in previous visits - that sort of thing. Ask about the kids, or grand-kids, and really mean it.
I do the same thing, with folk, who I only see at events. I might have met them years ago, and might have seen them 8 - 12x per year, at the various events, but I still identify myself, mention the last time that we saw one another, even if they were our guests at an event table. One meets so very many folk, that it can be tough, for all but the very best, to keep them apart. Just think of the number of people, that your server meets, between your visits.
Unless someone has served my family, and then me (gosh, they would be old, wouldn't they?), I never assume that they will recall that I am "Master Hunt," from back in the '50s. That is just not fair to them. Besides, when I was 12, I did not have a white beard... ! [Grin]
Just extend your hand, identify yourself, and ask about the family, with a few quick tid-bits on the great service from previous visits.
re: Bill Hunt
Having only been there once we didn't have any way of "re-introducing" ourselves last time, but we did have a very laid back, relaxed vibe, and told him that we were in no rush and were left to enjoy ourselves for a good while, with just the occasional respectful check-ins to see if we needed sazerac refills (which we of course did). We put it out there and he "got" it.
re: kukubura
If you expressed a "not in a rush" timeline to the server, he/she should have heard you, and honored your request. The servers at Galatoire's have always impressed me, at listening to the diners, and structuring things to suit them.
Sorry that your sever did not pick up, as they should have.
re: Bill Hunt
Hunt, are you talking to me? We had as much time as we wanted to sip and snack. Kibbles was rushed.
re: kukubura
Yes. You are 100% correct. I apologize, and just hit the Reply button for the wrong poster. Thank you for that correction. Heck, I had not even declared "Wine-Thirty" yet.
Sort of like when I am driving, and my wife is navigation, around Honolulu. "Well, it's a street that begins with K... " [Grin]
re: Bill Hunt
sounds like a great way to handle it -- will re-introduce with our waiter next time.
re: hazelhurst
I will gladly second both TexaxTearDrop's, and Hazlehurst's comments. Galatoire's is not "rush before the show" sort of place, and is much better experienced, with time on one's hands. It is anything BUT "fast food." It is to be enjoyed, at all levels, over a leisurely meal.
re: Lisabethm
No way I would try to do Galatoire's in an hour and a half. Also, although a few disagree, I would not eat upstairs. (Also, there is NO WAY I am gonna refer to Galatoire's as "Gals", even to save a few strokes on the keyboard!)
re: bhoward
I mostly agree, but if one has dined downstairs in the past, has "played the game," and has "seen the tableau," then upstairs is not such a bad deal. Some typify it to being exiled on Elba, or Devil's Island, but I have never felt that way, and it serves a purpose - if one does have a schedule, reservations are secured, the food and service are great, and if one really wants "to be seen," that can easily happen, as they walk through the lower level to go upstairs.
What particular problems do you find with upstairs? Just curious.
re: Bill Hunt
I don't think there is any particular "problem" with upstairs. For the OP, however, or for someone such as myself who only gets to Galatoire's every couple of years or so I would highly recommend downstairs. The "tableau" (I think tumult or bustle are better descriptions but I won't quibble) downstairs is an important part of the Galatoire's experience for me but I will confess that if I ate there often I would probably enjoy a quiet or quieter lunch or dinner upstairs from time to time. And, finally, I am there to see the commotion, not to be seen, and I don't dine there often enough for it to get old. To summarize: I agree with everything you write about Galatoire's in your posts on this thread!
re: bhoward
I will not argue that the two venues in Galatoire's are different. They certainly are.
Though it depends a bit, on what one wants, or expects, if one has not, say done Friday lunch, downstairs at Galatoire's, or has not stood in line to dine there, they must do that, at least one time.
It is sort of how I explain Mardi Gras, to people, who have no clue. Everyone MUST do Mardi Gras. Then, they need to attend a second time, so that they will know that what they thought they saw, was in fact what they saw. Then, they must go back one more time, so that they will not pine to return again.
nobody is mentioning GAUTREAU'S an unusual place to overlook as it is perhaps nola's finest restaurant.
brigtsen's is great.
upperline, clancy's, irene's.atchafalaya...all excellent
galatoire's is galatoires, suis generis...the heart of new orleans.
jaques imo's, crabby jack's, liuzas at the track, drago's.. parasol ...all wonderful downhome ( i only wish downhome were this good)
nola is so good even the name restaurants are great--k-paul,nola,arnaud's,cochon,august...all wonderful
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I think Dantes would have better vegetarian options than Patois (and many other restaurants in New Orleans)
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If you will note from another thread it states Casamentos has already closed for the summer. Maybe someone else can confirm that.
Hi All,
I posted in February 2012 asking for restaurant advice for my first trip to New Orleans and got such wonderful responses. I ate incredibly well on that trip. I am now planning my second trip to New Orleans the week of Christmas and am wondering what has changed (am sure quite a bit!) Are there are any new must-try places and have any previously recommended places fallen from grace?
Also, we'll be strays over Christmas. Does anyone know where we can go/what will be open to get a New Orleans-style christmas meal?
Finally, best place for Vietnamese food in the city?


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karim66 - Member Since: Apr 2011
Dear Friends, Any recent amendments in labour laws can u explain Regards, SK.Karimulla SR.EXecutive (HR) 9014590222
dkag2012 - Member Since: Jan 2012
Dear Sir,
We are having textile unit of mid size in Maharashtra. Kindly guide on rules/acts as also practical solutions on following points.
1. The workers working in particular deptt. refuse to do other work in their own deptt. (even though they have for years performed the job for many years in the same unit/deptt., before making them permanant and allottment of occupation), we are informing them that since due to absenteeism, machines are stopped , you work the machines and the work of carpenter/sweeper/oiler -miscellaneous jobs , management will get it done from other temporary/contract workers of other deptts. but they are refusing . In such cases can we treat them absent as Refused alternate work and not pay them the wages. pLEASE ADVISE.
2. Our finished product is raw-material for other industries and many a times for period of 15 to 60 days there is no work for want of orders from customers. In such situation we are marking present to all workers(who have completed 240 days ) who report on work and pay 100% wages -minus PF, However it becomes big burden in present situation to pay idle wages and we are suffering loss. Can you suggest some solution in the matter.
Await for an early response.
D K Aggarwal
k.vijai - Member Since: Nov 2010
Dear sir,
1.In first case you people have to maintain them with in your hands. if the employee have such a skills to do another job which ever you shown you can say that to pay extra wages on piece rate system.. Aforesaid information by you they are not willing to do another work, if there z any reason we have to rectify it.. if it is due to his lazyness we can say that we will treat you as an adsentee like that.. after that also he refused to work its better to search for another worker...
2.In this case its better to maintain minimum number of permanant employees..payable payment on piece rate system will be work out in your unit as per my knowledge...
and my advise z that why dnt you people try to start another kind of buisiness? my intention z that why we produce raw material for another companies..if we start a small scale industry???????.... jst my advise nly plz dnt mind...
sudhirkumar.hr - Member Since: Dec 2009
Hi, Please send the latest amendments in HR upto May'2012 and i want the complete details please share it. Regards, Sudhir firstname.lastname@example.com
rajiv23 - Member Since: Aug 2007
It will be better outsource such type of jobs to work contract to some contractor. The contractor will manage all the things. You have to just see his Statutory Compliance. Rajiv Singh
vishalamte - Member Since: Oct 2011
Mr. D.K.
1. In first case you can explain them softly that they may get additional acting allowance,if mgt is ready, and can be given hint of disciplinary action if they refuse the offer.
If they still refuse to do other work yoy can take action against them as per the standing order i.e. willful disobedience of the reasonable order of superior. Once you remove 2-3 guys others will get the lesson.
2. In second case you can pay them 50% of basic +d.a. as per the lay off compensation under factories act that is limited up to 45 days of lay off compensation,if not provided otherwise in your standing order or agreement.
Kindly correct me if wrong.
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text: Activists Want Covered California To Track Race More Closely Print article Send a Tip by John Sexton 11 Jun 2014 post a comment The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, a left-wing group seeking equal access to health care among minority communities, has asked Covered California to increase its collection of demographic data. On May 22nd, CPEHN sent a letter to Covered California's executive director requesting the state do more to collect data on those signing up for coverage. The group said it was "disappointed" that 22% of Californians had chosen not to answer race and ethnicity questions. They suggested this was because the questions had been relegated to a portion of the application which was labeled "optional data." CPEHN wants Covered California to move this section up on the application in order to gather more data. They request that the question of ethnicity be asked prior to the question on race. The group also wants new questions added to cover "sexual orientation and gender identity." "The lack of enrollment data on gender identity and sexual orientation means that Covered California cannot adequately measure the effectiveness of its outreach and education to these communities," the letter states. Another change recommended by the group is to not have English as the default language for the web application. The letter states, "Respondents filling out the online application are automatically assigned "English" as their primary language unless they proactively choose another language from the drop-down menu. CalHEERs should be programmed so the language question is mandatory with a "decline to state" option and consumers should be allowed to choose their spoken and written language." CPEHN's interest in additional data may not be that controversial, but the group's health care agenda is another story. Health equality, in their view, requires expanding insurance to undocumented immigrants. The group supports a "Health for All" bill which would expand Medi-Cal coverage (or some equivalent paid for by taxpayers) to undocumented immigrants. They write, "By ensuring everyone has access to health care, we can improve the health of our entire community, limit the overcrowding of emergency rooms, and reduce the costs of healthcare in California." The idea that further expanding Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants would reduce crowding in emergency rooms is undercut by evidence that suggests the expansion of Medi-Cal has already led to increased crowding. Such crowding has been reported previously at Breitbart News, and a surge in ER use has also been reported in other states where Medicaid was expanded.


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Lung cancer patient highlights need for survivor research (VIDEO)
"Susan survived breast cancer 20 years ago." So begins a video of a former City of Hope patient sharing the story of her lung cancer diagnosis and her subsequent treatment at City of Hope.
In her narrative, the former patient expresses shock at her diagnosis, saying she was "totally floored." After all, she'd never smoked, and the common perception of lung cancer has been that it's a disease only of smokers. That perception is slowly changing.
As explained by Karen Reckamp, M.D., M.S., co-director of City of Hope's Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program: "The most common cause of lung cancer is tobacco smoke, and the risk increases with the quantity and duration of smoking. Yet nearly 15 percent of those who develop lung cancer have never smoked, so there are other factors clearly involved such as the environment and genetics. Although these causes are not well-outlined, research is ongoing to improve our understanding of nonsmoking-related lung cancers."
The patient's story not only emphasizes City of Hope's track record in successfully treat lung cancer, it calls attention to the need for long-term follow-up of cancer survivors.
Lung cancers are not necessarily linked to radiation, of course, even in those who received radiation therapy. But the fact remains: More people are surviving cancer than in generations past, only to find they face sometimes-unexpected health problems down the road, often from the treatment itself.
Only by monitoring cancer survivors, and taking note of their needs, can physicians identify the illnesses and conditions to which they might be more susceptible.
When it comes to lung cancer, radiation therapy for breast cancer is indeed one of the risk factors, physicians have learned, said Dan J. Raz, M.D., also co-director of City of Hope's Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program.
"There is a small increased risk of lung cancer in women who have had radiation for breast cancer on the same side as the prior breast cancer," he said, and the connection is supported by medical literature.
Many women, and their primary care physicians, may be unaware of that risk. That brings us back to the need for increased studies of people who have survived cancer.
City of Hope's Center for Cancer Survivorship studies the challenges faced by former cancer patients, including treatment-related health problems, which can include osteoporosis, heart disease and secondary cancers.
"I had been cancer-free for 20 years," Susan says in the video above. "I just went in for my usual checkup, and that's when I was diagnosed with lung cancer. ... I thought it was only smokers, so we had to get a fast education."
More education, all around, is needed.
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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
UPC Medical Supplies, Inc. 01-Nov-02
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
2098 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850
Daniel Hua
UPC Medical Supphes, Inc.
Dba United Pacific Company
219 South Raymond Avenue
AIhambra, California 91801
Re: Sacred Crane TDP Lamp, QK-Wide Band Spectrum Apparatus and Millennia Acupuncture Needle
Dear Mr. Hua:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed promotional material and information on your website at http://www.goacupuncture,com, concerning the Sacred Crane TDP Lamp, QK-Wide Band Spectrum Apparatus, Millennia Acupuncture Needle, and various other products, These products are devices as defined within the meaning of section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).
Your web site states that United Pacific Company (UPC) "has been supplying quality products...to the professional practitioners throughout the United States, in Canada, Europe, South & Central America...ranging from acupuncture supplies, herbs, chiropractic supplies, physical therapeutic products to massage tools."
UPC imports products from Asia and also holds premarket notifications (510(k)s), as follows:
1. K003010 for the Spirit Acupuncture Needle, intended to pierce the skin in the practice of acupuncture by qualified practitioners of acupuncture as determined by the states in which they practice;
2. K0017 18 for the Millennia Acupuncture Needle, same intended use noted above;
3. K993123 for the QK-Wide Band Spectrum Therapeutic Apparatus, Models CO1A, CO1B, CO1C, CO1D, C02A and C02B, intended to use to emit energy in the infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of temporarily elevating local tissue temperature. Intended to use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint stiffness, temporary relief of muscle strain spasm, temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscle;
4. K991503 for the Sacred Crane TDP Lamp, Models CQ-27, CQ-12, and CQ-36, same intended use noted above;
5. K990406 for the Kiigli Acupuncture Needle, same intended use noted in #l and #2 above.
Your web site is promoting devices for medical claims that exceed those cleared for the devices, many of which were discussed with you during the 510(k) reviews. At that time, you chose to remove the claims from the labeling rather than submit the information required to support a 510(k) clearance. The claims that exceed those cleared for the devices include:
Claims for the CQ-27 TDP Infrared Lamp representing that, "[The TDP Far-Infrared Therapeutic Lamp. ..can provide focused deep heating in therapeutic treatments such as those circulation and metabolism. Clinical studies have shown some of the following inflammation and edema from soft tissue injuries; relief of pain, including arthritis circulation and healing; healing of skin disorders; and balancing of the nervous system ?Alternative Medicine Magazine," and "[the TDP Lamp features a round plate coated with a proprietary mineral formation consisting of 33 elements essential to the human body. When activated. ..this mineral plate emits a special band of electromagnetic waves...that coincide with the wavelength and intensity of the electromagnetic waves released by a human body and consequently absorbed by the body (so-called selective absorption). This absorbed electromagnetic energy has been found to yield healing effects on the human body by promoting local blood circulation, metabohsm and help strengthen immune system as well as alleviate pain on the body."
Claims for Millennia Acupuncture needles that state the needles are proven "for smooth, painless insertion," and that "electrically conductive metal handles achieve best result of maximum Qi, electro-acupuncture and moxa therapy." The Office of Device Evaluation?(ODE) has cleared only silicone-lubricated acupuncture needles with a claim "painless." The Millennia needles do not have a silicone lubricant, therefore you would need to submit data to support the claim that these needles are "painless."
Claims for the QK-Wide Band Spectrum Therapeutic Apparatus (3rd Generation TDP Lamp) that promotes it as an apparatus that "was invented on the theoretical basis that there exists material and energy metabolism all the time inside the body which maintains the normal performance of physiological and biochemical functions, and that cells are activated by absorbing light quantum." Various "Scope of Applications" are listed, including "Blood Circulatory System; Dennal System; Digestive System; Disease Prevention; Endocrine System; Fatigue; Genito-urinary System; Immunity Deficiency; Inflammation; Nervous System; Opthalmopathy; Otorhinolangophaty; Respiratory System; Sport Injury; Stomatopathy; Surgical Complications."
The claims discussed above significantly modify the intended use(s) of the devices, as defined under 21 CFR 801.4, and would require the submission and prior clearance of a new 510 (k) as required by 21 CFR 897.81(a)(3)(ii). Continued promotion of the devices for these claims will cause your devices to be misbranded and adulterated under sections 502(o) and 501(f)(l)(B) of the Act, respectively.
The following devices are also being promoted on your web site with claims that have not been reviewed or cleared via a premarket notification or premarket approval application (PMA). The claims include:
Claims on your web site for the Pro Massager - Gi Gong Tech Machine http://www.goacupuncture.com/cgi-bin/ie/ProductDetail.pl?SkuNo=S-01) include: "In the U.S, the Chi device is offered as a professional massager effective for pain management, relaxation, and local blood circulation. It may also be used by acupuncturists and chiropractors as a means to add or reinforce "chi" in the body. It is especially effective when used on acu-points or in conjunction with acupuncture or acupressure treatments. The Pro Massager is an alternative to drug therapy for those who suffer from chronic pain, fatigue and injuries. It is helpful to the relief of stress, local blood circulation, and nervous system, reduction of swelling, relaxed muscles; and improve the healing process." There is a Question & Answer section that states that the waves generated by the Pro Massager have been known in China to increase Chi, the body energy that "?will help the body and promotes the vitality." Qi Gong Massager devices are cleared as a therapeutic vibrator intended for the relief of minor aches and pains, increased local circulation, and muscle relaxation.
Claims for the Qi (Chi) Machine include statements that the Machine is "For your Vigor & Blood Circulation" and claims to be "helpful to the following conditions. Hemorrhoids; Obesity; Cosmetic Enhancement; Constipation; Insomnia; Coronary Heart Disease; Hypertension; Shoulder & Back Pain; Chronic Gastritis; Cervical Spondylitis; Tracheitis; Cervical Spondylitis, Pain in Waist and Legs; Apoplexy (recovering from) and Diabetes; Prostate Hyperplasia, Menopausal Syndrome; Lack of Exercise, Extended Sitting."
Claims for the Stimplus II Acupoint Locator & Stimulation device include that it "locate[s] acupoints and then stimulate away the pain electronically at the touch of a button without needles. Acupoints are detected with sound and light. ..Stimplus also emits a low pitch sound while it moves to an acupoint. The Stimplus is ideal for pain management, sports injuries, smoking severance, eating disorders, stress & insomnia."
Claims for the Gua Sha Tool state that it is "a virtually traditional Chinese system of promoting Qj and blood circulation to remove toxins and stagnant fluids for the rapid relief of pain and discomfort." The Bio-spectrum Device (Infrared Lamp) is promoted as "improving.. .metabolism, helping immune system, regulating nerve system."
Products distributed in the United States may only be promoted for those uses for which FDA has cleared or approved them. As noted earlier, continued promotion of any of these devices for these claims will cause your devices to be misbranded and adulterated under sections 502(O) and 501(f)(1)(B) of the Act, respectively. Please note that statements implying that the devices are FDA-approved are misleading.
Only devices that have an approved PMA are considered approved by the FDA. This letter is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deficiencies associated with the products you are promoting. It is your responsibility to ensure adherence to each requirement of the Act and Federal regulations. The specific violations noted in this letter may represent practices used in other promotion or advertising materials used by your firm. You are responsible for investigating and reviewing these materials to assure compliance with applicable regulations.
You should take prompt action to correct these violations. Failure to promptly correct these deviations may result in regulatory action being initiated by FDA without further notice. These actions include, but are not limited to, seizure, injunction, and/or civil penalties.
Please notify this office, in writing, within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, outlining the specific steps you have taken to correct the cited violations. Your response should also include all steps being taken to address misleading information currently in the market place, and actions to prevent similar violations in the future. If corrective action cannot be completed within 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the time within which the corrections will be completed.
Your response should be sent to Ms. Patricia L. Jahnes, Consumer Safety Officer, Promotion and Advertising Policy Staff (HPZ-300), Office of Compliance, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, 2098 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
A copy of this letter is being sent to FDA?s Los Angeles District Office. Please send a copy of your response to the District Director, Food and Drug Administration, Los Angeles District Office (HFR-PA200), 19900 MacArthur, Suite 300, Irvine, California 92612.
Sincerely yours,
Terri Garrin forActing Director
Office of Compliance
Center for Devices and Radiological Health


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Threehouse: Wesley Foundation will host a panini night. All are encouraged to attend and welcome to stop by for free late-night snacks.
Threehouse: Wesley Foundation will host a panini night. All are encouraged to attend and welcome to stop by for free late-night snacks.
Join UNI Proud for the first meeting of the spring semester. We will hold executive board elections, play games and brainstorm event ideas for the semester. Please bring ideas for Pride Week speakers.
Marcia Y. Riggs, lecturer, author and researcher, will deliver a lecture in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Riggs is the J. Erskine Love Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Theology Master's Program at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga. Her passion is studying the relationship between social oppression and socio-religious ethical praxis, and ethical discourse that bridges the gap between womanist religious scholarship and the church's practice of ministry.
The CME Book Club will discuss Through It All: Reflections on My Life, My Family and My Faith by Christine King Farris. Marcia Riggs, who will deliver the evening address for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will attend the discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend even if they have not read the book.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Observance, no classes held.
Spring 2014 semester courses begin.
Last day to register for Spring 2014 courses.
Fall 2013 Commencement
Come de-stress with us during finals week. We will have the Cedar Valley Humane Society, free mini-massages, crafts, labryinth and more.
Many activities are planned including college open houses, college athletics and arts. Stay tuned for details!