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- Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
- Release Date: Nov 21, 2012
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Jan 28, 2013
Apr 13, 2013how did argo win best picture instead of this? Life of Pi is waaaaay better. Featuring beautiful effects, character relationships you can care about, and an amazing survival story, I feel that you cannot go wrong with this film.
Jan 24, 2013Undeniably almost flawless, Life of Pi (2012) is a melting pot of entertainment formula. This film is the one to beat in cinematography and visual effects. Excellently created, magically translated for the silver screen, thought-provoking.
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Jan 4, 2013This film blew me away. Everything from the culture to the spiritualism to the story of survival were told expertly. I think the best thing about this movie is that it's universal. It's a story about human nature told through the experiences of an Indian boy and a tiger lost at sea. I loved every single moment of this movie and I hope to see it again soon.
Jan 26, 2013One of the most gorgeous and imaginative films I have seen in a long time. It should get the Academy Award for best director for Ang Lee for the remarkable job he did with a very challenging subject. I liked just about everything about this film except the message, but, hey, you can't have everything.
Nov 24, 2012
Jan 18, 2013The plot kept me engage and the visual effects lived up to the hype. Was puzzled why many people told me the it was too long. Luckily that didn't stop me from going. Then again I was a fan of Slumdog Millionaire, not sure if that has anything to do with it. Bottom line, loved it.
Dec 4, 2012The most compelling movie of 2012. Life of Pi dares to cross boundaries in religious exploration, while remaining visually stimulating and action-packed. It transcendes genre and could easily be enjoyed by any audience. Outstanding performances by all cast and crew. If this film doesn't sweep award season then I have no faith left in the film industry.
Dec 12, 2012Even if this movie starts really slowly, the main story is awesome. It does what only a few recent movies does: it teaches us a lesson about life and friendship. It's great to see a movie that isn't trying to lean towards the action genre for once! I recommend it!
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Jul 28, 2013A great movie with some beautiful scenery. It starts off very slowly but once the story really gets going things get interesting. The story is told by an older Pi about his past which breaks up the story and slows down the action, it could have been better with out that.
Dec 16, 2012
Dec 30, 2012Beautifully, brilliantly filmed, and I gave it an extra point for its faithfulness to the novel. At the same time, I felt that it was lacking in something ... heart, I think, perhaps because the young actor was not up to the huge task. Think of a young actor's tour de force -- say, Christian Bale in "Empire of the Sun." This fellow doesn't quite measure up to that.
Apr 29, 2013Pretentious and forcefull attempt to make you belive in god.
Zero plot qualities, still, great visuals and awesome work with the tiger, not worth it. -
Jan 9, 2013This movie is extraordinary. The effects, the plot, the acting, the drama, the humor, "the everything" is perfect. To put this book on the big screen is a difficult task but Ang Lee tried and he succeeded. I recommend this movie to every living soul out there!
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Jan 9, 2013This film has got some awesome special effects, maybe better than the Hobbit and Avatar? It was a very entertaining movie, it is definitely worth a trip to the cinema.
Nov 22, 2012
Nov 21, 2012Life of Pi and the Utility of Religion:
It will be fascinating to hear the discussions about spirituality following the film Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee and based on Yann Martel -
Jan 7, 2013
Jan 26, 2013i loved this movie, when you get out and you are in shock ,well that doesn't happen that much, i saw it in 3D it was well worth it, i highly recommed it and well a definite must see.
Nov 24, 2012
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Dec 9, 2012
Dec 24, 2012A brilliant story line that had me gripped throughout the whole film. It's mix of intellect and adventure made the movie a must-see. The movie was timed perfectly, without getting tiresome but at the same time without making you bored. I'd recommend it , any day.
Dec 6, 2012Imágenes muy bellas, casi poéticas. En ningún momento se nota que el tigre de bengala no sea de verdad. Historia casi creíble, con un final muy dramático. El joven actor parece haber nacido para interpretar este papel.
Mar 2, 2013everything work in this movie ang lee truly achieved the impossible by bringing the story to life such an emotional story flawless writing, amazing cinematography and a magnificent score i really enjoyed it
Dec 6, 2012Movies that try to convey religious material, are more often than not duds for me, because they rely on the belief of that religion. It
Apr 1, 2013Terrific movie. Those who don't like it is because they don't understand it. Take a course in Buddhist philosophy. The movie is filled with spiritual depth. Your worst and best friend are one and the same.. the human mind.
Nov 25, 2012Life Of Pi has the best director, picture, cinematography, visual effects, production, actor, adapted screenplay,and music. The movie is just beautiful
Nov 23, 2012A beautiful touching film about human courage and compassionate. Very lovingly shot. I wish the director would elaborate a little more on the symbolism of the movie, it all comes together too quickly at the end.
Nov 27, 2012Life of Pi was great and even better in 3D, definitely worth the trip. I had to read the book for college literature class, The movie follows the book in near every manner. The only differences I saw other than being more interesting and easy to get in to than the book was. Is the story is told to a reporter in Pi's home verses a coffee shop. And there was no blind man/survivor. Go see it!
Nov 30, 2012Every now and then comes a movie that changes you in some way -- this was it for me -- A total rollercoaster that could have not be done better a lovely story to be enjoyed by all.
Mar 17, 2013
Dec 6, 2012The Life of Pi was pretty emotional for me, as I am a cultural Hindu rather than a theistic follower. The storytelling was pretty spectacular in a sense of theological alternation and digital captivation. As "Pi" tries himself to be pluralistic about 3 major religions in India.
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Feb 3, 2013a movie that any person above the age 6 should see cause it pretty much has the meaning of life in it. i recommend it to everyone to go see in Imax not no regular theater
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Nov 28, 2012This is a stunning film in two ways. As a cinematic tour de force, the computer generated work is remarkable. As human drama and narrative art, it boasts a superb performance by a young unknown actor, and tells a story of survival which can be read in two ways--for the second way, you must maintain attention to the very end. You will be rewarded.
Dec 15, 2012It was an out-standing movie! It is now my favorite movie of all time which before today was "The Grey". I encourage everyone to see this movie, unless you hate suspense.
Dec 13, 2012What Lee brings to the screen here is nothing short of visual brilliance- Life of Pi takes you on a sort of magic carpet ride created by brilliant imagineers. But this magical adventure did mis the
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Nov 26, 2014I didn't see this movie till it came on tv in 2014, I am so glad I didn't waste a dollar on it. it was so boring till he fell over board and was trapped on a lifeboat and then it just seemed to be even more boring, I turned it off.
Jan 18, 2013The "Indian" accents are ridiculous. They make Apu of the Simpsons sound natural. The name of the leading character "Pi" is stupid. A Patel living in Pondicherry? Please.
The underlying themes of religion and spirituality made me want to throw things at the screen; but I just threw myself out of the movie. Awful. Worse than Avatar. -
Jan 17, 2013Life of Pi is marvelous to look and has some of the best visuals in a long time. The problem is the middle of the movie. It becomes repetitive and monotonous which makes the entire movie sag.
Mar 1, 2013I passed on the movie for several week but relented when I saw it was popular at the Academy Awards. I should have gone with my initial instincts. The movie is mindless and a lot of glitter. Just about everything that is seen is computer generated and the story is a poor fabrication of gibberish. If it wasn't for the popcorn, the afternoon would have been a total waste of time.
Jan 27, 2013Found this film dull and pretentious. Tries to be way to clever. Also kept laughing when I shouldn't. Richard Parker! We are dyiiiiing, boooo hooo Richard Parker, please don't eat me!' Oh just eat him will you. Let me see him being torn limb from limb in 3D, pleeeeease
Apr 9, 2013Boring, stupid, more boring. I can't believe this movie was even made. Ang Lee needs to stop making films, he's a terrible director.
Nov 23, 2012The 90 minutes in the center of the 2 hours and 6 minutes of the movie
Dec 2, 2012
Jul 28, 2013Boring, hippy dribble. Nice effects though. As far as hippy movies go, Avatar was at least entertaining. This movie I struggled to stay awake with. Skip it.
Dec 31, 2012
Nov 29, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Dec 11, 2012Visually stunning, amazing story
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Dec 16, 2012For me "Life of Pi" has been a unexpected surprise. At first I didn't want to go to the cinema to see it but I don't regret it.
Technically all of us agree to the point that is brilliant and magnificent and, on the other hand that the story maybe has some holes, but who cares? Let's enjoy the film and stop be so meticulous. -
Dec 8, 2012
Nov 26, 2012I like this movie so much. I watched the 2D, but I want to watch it again in 3D. You must see it once on the "BIG" screen. It's so beautiful in my eyes, in my mind, and in my heart. I also want to buy the DVD when it's released. Can't wait.
Nov 27, 2012
Nov 28, 2012Great movie, great visual effects, great story with a twist at the end, but even during the movie. Keeps you interested all through the movie and many emotions arise from different scenes. The story progresses and makes you think about the human nature and animal instincts, and gives hope in different situations. A+
Nov 28, 2012Can not wait to see what to see what marvelous director Ang Lee offered to hungry worldwide public.The book is masterpiece,you just travel through the pages,squeezing each as you just learned to read.I'm starving,let's have masterpiece for dinner!
Dec 2, 2012Delivering a vast theological message is no small feat, but Ang Lee's "Life Of Pi" not only does this effortlessly, it also carefully douses the audience in an immeasurable amount of emotion and a breadth of exquisite imagery.
Nov 29, 2012I absolutely loved this movie! There were parts that I wanted to cry at and the movie at parts that really moved me! The end was amazing and I'll never forget that movie! I recommend the movie to anybody and everybody!
Dec 1, 2012
Dec 1, 2012Gorgeous picture and nice bits of stories but the movie as a whole didn't feel like it conveyed the main theme. Again the film was absolutely beautiful and probably beats avatar in the image department.
Dec 3, 2012Brilliant use of 3d technology,
A miraculous achievement of storytelling and ,
A landmark of visual mastery.....
Overall,,,,One of the best movie of the year..... -
Dec 4, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 22, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Dec 8, 2012I'm still mulling through the writer's and director's meaning for this film. I was spellbound by the cinematography, the acting, and the story.
Without the 3 D, it would have been just as wonderful. -
Dec 15, 2012
Dec 18, 2012The most beautiful film, especially because the treatment on the story and the image is so delicate, it's a jewel and a metaphoric journey. Ang lee leads us into a dream and dangerous world. The film remind us the price of the life, animal or human . Thanks for putting Pi and Richard Parker on the screen It's was a marvelous gift for this end of the year.
Dec 28, 2012
Dec 24, 2012The movie dragged a bit, but the cinematography was absolutely amazing. But I kept waiting for someone, anyone, to find them. The scene on the island was cool. I think the script should have simply eliminated the part with the book writer and Pi. It dragged the film down. It would be interesting to see the film with those scenes removed. I think it would have worked much better.
Feb 2, 2013
Jan 20, 2013Life of Pi is first and foremost a visual representation of the imagination. Lee lets (most of) the story to unravel steadily and calmly, allowing the viewer to interact with the film as they would with a painting.
Feb 11, 2013Life of Pi is a pleasant family friendly commercial cinema and nothing more. As a 3D film, Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" is a far more accomplished visual experience
Jun 28, 2013Life of Pi is a rather odd movie. At times, I was completely wrapped up in this beautiful ocean, and at other times the movie just suspended my disbelief way to much. There's no way a whale just happened to hit a small boat in the ocean. Nope.
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Dec 29, 2012First off, it looks stunning; every shot has been meticulously worked out and executed with a high degree of skill and care. The VFX are quite amazing (I have to say for the record that I watched it in 2D). For me the film is in three parts, the story of Pi before he leaves India, the story on the ocean and the story when he makes it to land. It
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Dec 14, 2013When this film finished, I cried for about next 20 minutes after the credits rolled. Who knew a CGI tiger could break your heart into a million pieces?! Life of Pi is quite simply stunning film-making, packed with jaw dropping performances and an abundance of meaning.
Dec 16, 2012
Mar 11, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Dec 8, 2012Ang Lee delivers a 3D masterpiece, a story about boy, tiger and boat have never been this compelling. Life of Pi told us about God and faith, but for me it is total grand entertainment.
Dec 29, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Apr 11, 2013
To produce a coherent film from Martel's tricky novel would be achievement enough, but Ang Lee has extracted something beautiful, wise and, at times, miraculous.
Life of Pi, at its best, celebrates the idiosyncratic wonders and dangers of raw, ravaging nature, and Lee wrings more than enough meaning from the excitement of that spectacle; we need nothing higher. [26 Nov.2012, p.86]
Nov 25, 2012A riot of saturated colour and delirious imagination, Ang Lee's adap radiates spirituality. But it's also a simple, thrilling and gently uplifting tale of a boy, a boat and a tiger. Take the plunge.


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Does not crash on compilation here using openSUSE 10.3 x64 as well.
Hi I have a problem with the universe benchmark cause it crash with the mplayer compilation.
It compiles well without the phoronix test suite.
I'm running opensuse 10.3 64 bits.
Thank you.
Does not crash on compilation here using openSUSE 10.3 x64 as well.
It would be nice if the compilation could be observed and not have it surpressed to troubleshoot the compilation problems
I had similar problems, which I tracked down. mplayer probably failed due to RAM usage. I ran this first on a system with 2GB of RAM and probably 1GB swap (not modern -- a Compaq SP750 with dual P3-866s.. an AMD Phenom on the site is exactly 5x faster per core, 10x faster overall due to having twice the cores... but the SP750 sure seems snappy.) No problems. I then tried running it on my home systems, which are much newer Athlon XPs.. they essentially locked up. Well, these have 512MB of RAM and 1.5GB swap instead, one I had top running on showed all 20 or so processes as "cc1" before it started thrasing too hard for even update top. I'd guess mplayer bench died for you because you have somewhere in the 512MB-2GB range of RAM and instead of swapping to death it just plain was out of memory and killed some copies of cc1.
I found the phoronix-test-suite has uses of "NUM_CPU_JOBS" through it, but the variable's never set. The builds run "make -j $NUM_CPU_JOBS foo.." Make's "-j" option sets how many jobs (usually copies of gcc) to run at once.. and "-j" by itself means an unlimited number. So, the mplayer build lets like 50 gcc's fire off at once and the system runs out of RAM.
I ran "export NUM_CPU_JOBS=2" before running the phoronix test suite and the compiling looks much more under control. (Adjust NUM_CPU_JOBS as appropriate to your number of cores etc.. I used 3 on my hyperthreader.
Last edited by hwertz; 04-19-2008 at 01:12 AM.
Very interesting, I did not know that -j alone means unlimited, I could have found that too, well I just added a bit more swap
Hi i ran the command before running the test and it just works. Thank you
Oops, this will be fixed in git. I didn't realize I changed the variable from NUM_CPU_JOBS to SYS_CPU_JOBS for what was being exported.... I'll turn it back to NUM_CPU_JOBS so that all the scripts should be working again properly.

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Danny Espinosa and Wilson Ramos will be uniform for the series finale at Sun Life Stadium.
MIAMI — Nyjer Morgan is leading off for the Nationals tonight, moved back to the top spot after three games in the 8-hole and after last night's controversial collision at the plate with Marlins catcher Brett Hayes. Chris Volstad starts tonight for Florida; I'd tune in before 7:10 p.m. to see where his first pitch goes. (Hayes, by the way, is reportedly going to be out seven to 10 days.)
The bigger surprise, though, is that Ryan Zimmerman is not in the Nationals' lineup. Zim has been given a very rare day off, something Jim Riggleman has talked about doing and did with Adam Dunn not long ago.
No Danny Espinosa or Wilson Ramos in the lineup tonight, either. I would suspect Espinosa will start Friday night in Pittsburgh, and I would suspect Ramos will get a start sometime during that weekend series as well.
Check back for updates throughout the evening…
NATIONALS at MARLINS
Where: Sun Life Stadium
Gametime: 7:10 p.m.
Radio: WFED-1500 AM, WWFD-820 AM
Weather: Partly cloudy, 85 degrees, Wind 17 mph in from RF
CF Nyjer Morgan
SS Ian Desmond
LF Roger Bernadina
1B Adam Dunn
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Nyjer bats first. Well, are we going to see the Marlins plunk him and get it over with? It is interesting that Riggleman has suddenly moved him from the 8-spot to leadoff. What will be even more interesting is what the Nats do if and when he gets nailed. MZ said the Nats had Morgan's back after last night's game. Fascinating sidebar to tonight's game.
- swang - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Is Balester here yet? He can legitimately plunk everyone and blame it on his control issues.
- P. Cole - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:34 PM
What if . . .Morgan gets plunked, charges the mound, gets his ass handed to him, goes on the DL, ends his tenure in DC?The way poor Nyjer's season has been going, I wouldn't be surprised.
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Here's the question: If he goes up the hill, who follows him? That will tell the tale where his standing in the clubhouse is concerned.
- NatsJack in Florida - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Has anyone see how big Chris Volstad is? He's at least 6'8" and 230lbs.Here's hoping Nyjer charges the mound and adds to his 7 game suspension.
- Steve M. - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Wow, no Zim, so he gets 2 days rest with the day off tomorrow. I know how much Zim likes hitting IT in Miami!
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:42 PM
An idea: Ballystar hits Nyjer Morgan and saves everybody a lot of trouble and grief
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Well, Nieves has to bat eighth given his terrible offense. Riggs sticking it in the eye of Nats fans … no Ramos must respect the game, must respect the veterans, must lose 100 games … no matter what.
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:50 PM
I predict the Nats leadoff will reach first base tonight.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Sep 1, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Not a lot of hits in those 6-7-8-9 batting holes.I second the motion that Bally Star pitch a few simulated games against Nyjer Morgan.Then, I would imagine, our center field problem would take care of itself.
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 9:07 PM
I hope it is ball giveaway night in Florida and everyone sits in CF and pelts Phony Flush every inning and that he gets drilled in the head every time up with a fastball!! Then after the game we sell his contract to a Japanese team
- natscan reduxit - Sep 1, 2010 at 10:39 PM
… I see Nyjer is in the lineup again tonight. I know some of you won't be pleased; for my part, I am happy he's playing. … but let me say this: even though he's a good ole' hockey player, I think the default decision in the matter of heading full speed toward the plate, and the catcher, is always to slide – only choose a collision if a slide can't be tried…. but Mark, let me ask you this: what is the status of his appeal? Any word when it will be heard?Go Nats!
- dj in Fl. - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM
annon 442Certainly you do not think we Riggs would put in a catcher he does not want on the DL. I think keepeng Ramos on the bench tonight is an excellent call. Flores does not need any company in Viera.
- Jim Webster - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM
After last night, don't the umps start out with a warning to both benches?
- Ernie - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I can't tell you how many games I wasted money on watching Olsen get trounced. The only thing about the way this one is starting off is that I'm at home in the air conditioning.
- Aussie Gus - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Ernie, if you think you are wasting money on watching him, imagine how the Lerners feel.
- Michael J. Hayde - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Nyjer's hearing is September 7, and his plunking will come. It would have been too obvious to do it right at the start.Wish Dibble were in the booth getting on Olsen's case for leaving his fastball up in the zone. Fortunately, Dave Jaegler's doing it on WFED.
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:38 PM
I hope Batista ate his wheaties this morning. He looks to be in for a lot of work tonight…
- Anonymous - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:38 PM
One potential bright side of a blowout: Volstead feels enough breathing room to hit Morgan and not worry about it leading to a run.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_for_Me - Sep 1, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Mr. Olsen, pickup the white courtesy phone in baggage claim. Your bus ticket to Pittsburgh is ready to be picked up.
- hleeo3 - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:02 AM
byebye scott olsen… hello yuniesky maya? they both started tonight, so it makes sense.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Is it too late to revisit the 5 Worst Days in Nats history?
- Aussie Gus - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:05 AM
I asked this a few days ago, but is there a stats site that shows the hitting stats for the first at bat of each pitcher? I swear our bullpen manages to give up a hit to the first batter every night.
- natteringnabob - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:13 AM
y. maya looking good for syracuse tonight – 4 shutout innings so far
- Andrew - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Morgan got a love tap on his butt. Volstad was nice helping his OBP with no bruising!
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:37 AM
It's Nyjer Morgan 1, Florida Marlins 14.Maybe he can pitch, too.
- Dryw - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Wow, are there really three Marlins fans in the entire upper deck?
- HabsProf - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Poor Craig. He's done some good work for us out of the bullpen, but he's been placed in a bad situation, facing a team that is out for blood. The Marlins have decided to get vengeance by kicking the Nats' collective butts.God I hate Loria.
- NatsJack in Florida - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:46 AM
The Marlins announcers are blasting Nyjer worse than anything we've written on this site today. They've called him out for being a "stupid" ball player for the two steals in a blow out and have stated that "if a fight broke out, Nyjer Morgan would find himself alone".
- swang - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:47 AM
WTF was he thinking? Doesn't he know that those two steals will result in his plunking NEXT time also?
- Cwj - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:58 AM
Why is it considered dirty to steal bases when you're way BEHIND on the scoreboard???
- Mark - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:07 AM
There we go, Sanchez got a nice shot in on Morgan.
- We Need a Bat - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:10 AM
Nyjer instigated this whole thing. And that display on the way off the field is totally bush league. He needs to go.
- natscan reduxit - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:11 AM
"God I hate Loria."… thank you HabsProf. Just knowing I'm not alone in this makes me feel somewhat better.Go Nats! … hey you Nats: I said "Go Nats!"
- CBinDC - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:15 AM
I am glad Nyjer stood up for himself ….this get hit and then get hit again crap is the bush league stuff.
- mike - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:19 AM
@CBinDC …. I'm actually glad Nyjer got his butt kicked. He brought this all on himself by his antics over the past couple of days. I'm embarrassed by him. If MLB doesn't suspend him for the year, I hope the Nats do (and then non-tender him). This isn't what the Nats should be about.
- CapPeterson - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:19 AM
CBinDC,Bush league? Bush league is stealing the 2 bases after getting plunked. The plunking evened the score; Nyjer's 2 swipes called for another balacing of the accounts. If you don't be;ieve me, listen to Ray Knight.
- Brandon - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Stealing 2 bases after getting on base sounds okay to me.On the one hand, charging the mound after a ball goes behind you is not cool because it didn't hit you and maybe the ump will throw out the pitcher.On the other hand, good for him taking care of his business considering the pitcher is like a foot taller than him.I can't wait to read Zuck's take on it. He's made his disdain for Nyjer clear after the first month of the season.
- natscan reduxit - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:25 AM
#1 – do the Morse detractors of a few weeks ago still feel the same way?#2 – has Ray Knight ever had a cogent thought in his life?Way to Go Nats!
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:30 AM
I have no problem with what Morgan did. He was totally justified going after Volstad.
- Doc - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:30 AM
So the Nats are behind now by a 15-8 score and Riggleman takes Dunn out. Now the Nats are absent the 2 dominent hitters in the line up.Does Riggleman not care about winning the game at this point? For commenters to this great blog who are wiser than me (which is most of you) why does Riggleman do this? I see nothing indicating that Dunn was injured.
- CBinDC - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:33 AM
I know the team stinks because of Nyjer …we get rid of him and all will be well and sunny ……PLEASE ….you have all suddenly seen blood in the water and can not help yourselves to a feast ….but you are losing a bit of your soul in the process keep that in mind
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:34 AM
"9:25 p.m. — Here's one of many questions I have right now: What happens when a player who's already appealing one suspension gets another?"Rob Dibble should be able to tell you. If you can find him.
- natscan reduxit - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:36 AM
… why did Riggs take out Dunn? I don't presume to have the definitive answer, but I would say it's becaus ehe's really a negative thinking nervous loser at heart. He believed the game was unwinnable so he thought "what would a good manager do?" and decided it was a good time to give Danny Esp. some game time.Ah, G'wan Nats!
- joNAThan - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Who needs Dunn when you have Wil Nieves….Good Lord he killed that. Maybe the Nats should fight more often
- Michael J. Hayde - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:46 AM
"Here's another question: Had Rob Dibble been broadcasting this game, would he have jumped out of the booth and joined the brawl?"Ummm, no. But he would've been a lot more entertaining than Knight in "analyzing" it.Since discovering tonight's Yankee game is on ESPN, I've been watching that (while listening to the great John Sterling, another colorful character like Dibble), and following this game right here. Much less frustrating. Every once in awhile, it's good to watch a real MLB team, one that is both played and run by professionals.
- Michael J. Hayde - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:49 AM
"You think Jim Riggleman might regret pulling Adam Dunn in the fifth when his team was down 10 runs?"Perfect. This entire day has been an embarrassment to the team. One bad decision after another by just about everybody. Call it "Dibble's Curse."
- Section 222 - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:51 AM
I'm just catching up here. I certainly think Nyjer is out of control, but why were Ray and Bob so down on him for stealing two bases when we were down by 9 runs? What are we supposed to do, give up? Or is it just Nyjer who is not allowed to play hard and try to score runs because he screwed up last night? That makes no sense.Nyjer should have let it go — Volstead might have been thrown out of the game for the second attempted beaning. But there is no way that that second attempt was justified just because Volstead couldn't hold him on well enough to prevent two steals and a run. Come on!
- We Need a Bat - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:51 AM
@CBinDC: You're kidding, right? No one in this thread or on this board has said getting rid of Nyjer will solve all the Nats problems. Not one. If you want to defend Nyjer on the merits of his behavior, fine, go ahead. But don't put words in other people's mouths and then criticize your version of what they're saying.
- A DC Wonk - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:56 AM
Yeah — I kinda have the same question. For one, I had no idea that stealing bases when you are *losing* is considered bush league (can somebody explain why?)And, secondly, I think stealing bases after getting hit is pretty cool. It's like: OK, you hit me, but it'll cost you more than just one base.
- CBinDC - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:57 AM
It was not words but the nature of those words that I was COMMENTING on …the feel and the effect of the comments
- Chico Harlan - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:59 AM
"I know the team stinks because of Nyjer …we get rid of him and all will be well and sunny ……PLEASE ….you have all suddenly seen blood in the water and can not help yourselves to a feast ….but you are losing a bit of your soul in the process keep that in mind."Exactly. I lost a lot of respect for Riggleman when he called out Morgan before even talking to him. Even if Nyjer never plays again for the Nats, I will always appreciate the spark that he brought to the lineup last year and the silver Elvis wig. Also, Nyjer is one of the few Nats who will actually acknowledge us fans, both at home and on the road. Would you rather still be watching Lastings Milledge underachieve? They didn't make a bobblehead of him for nothing.
- HHover - Sep 2, 2010 at 1:59 AM
Where's Colin Balester when you need him?
- A DC Wonk - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:07 AM
Oh . . . and . . . Welcome to "the show", Danny E.! Nice hustle on your first at bat, turning an groundball at the second baseman into a double!(Hey — I stepped away from the TV for a bit, and looked at the on-line box score, and see that Riggs and another got ejected in the 7th inning. What happened??)
- Will - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:15 AM
Is it OK to steal bases now?
- mike - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:15 AM
@CBinDC … speaking for myself, the comment was not about his play. To be sure, I will say I do not like him as a player… he bunts too often, he plays shaky defense at best, and makes "dumb" plays. For all of those reasons, I would like him off the team. However, tonight's incident, and his conduct over the past few days, is another matter. It's not "good" baseball, it's not "aggressive" baseball. It's childish. He ran into one catcher for no reason (on purpose). He blasted the manager in the media, when the manager was doing the right thing in trying to defuse the situation. Then he made another dumb play trying to take his aggression out on another catcher, and ended up hurting that player, instead of sliding for the easy score. And now he charges the mound as if his actions don't warrant retaliation. It's childish behavior, and the team shouldn't stand for it.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Slaten hit Gaby Sanchez. Since both benches had been warned, that's an automatic ejection for the pitcher, and I believe for the manager too.
- Kory Casto - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:19 AM
(Hey — I stepped away from the TV for a bit, and looked at the on-line box score, and see that Riggs and another got ejected in the 7th inning. What happened??) Slaten was tossed for hitting Sanchez and Riggleman came out to discuss, which led to his removal.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_for_Me - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:24 AM
I've seen better fights at the Dubliner at closing time.
- A DC Wonk - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:24 AM
Thanks guys. You know, watching the replay of the fight, Gaby Sanchez got in two slammer punches. I was surprised he didn't get tossed (and thought he should have — perhaps the first one was to get Nyjer away from the pitcher, but the second one was a wind-up punch of Nyjer when Nyjer was already on the ground)So, in my book, hitting Gaby makes sense.
- JayB - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:26 AM
I told you over the past few weeks this was going to end ugly for Morgan……He needs help and has all year…..as I told you all….He will be in rehab soon but if the Nats had acted months ago this embarrassment would have been avoided.
- Cwj - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:30 AM
What a memorable game this has turned out to be! Quite entertaining to say the least :)As for Morgan, he took the first retaliation like he should have. That "evens the score" from the previous night.He then steals 2 bases. With his team down, what the hell is wrong with that?He did not deserve to have another pitch thrown at or behind him.
- NatsNut - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:31 AM
Okay, now that was funny…"if a fight broke out, Nyjer Morgan would find himself alone."
- zib23 - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:32 AM
What exactly was objectionable about Nyjer stealing 2nd & 3rd after being hit? The Nats were down 10 runs; it is not as if they were UP 10 runs and he was piling on. Right?
- JayB - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:33 AM
Cwj…..I take it you have never played the game at a high level……Morgan earned it and much more….if they let his play again…..ever other teams will hit him on principle….he is an out of control embarrassment to baseball.
- BQ - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:33 AM
One of the ugliest scenes on the field I have ever seen! Nyjer should not have done. His reaction coming off the field was unprofessional. This guy should be suspended the rest of the season and Nationals should cut him right away.On a more serious note, Pat Listach is shameless. Why was he making love to Volstad on the mound?
- BallstonNat - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:37 AM
JayB-What type of Rehab are you talking about. Anger-Management, substance, alcohol? Care to elaborate?
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_for_Me - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:40 AM
Good for Riggs! He's backing up Nyjer on the MASN post-game show. Sez he "doesn't have a problem" with Nyjer stealing two bases while his team is nine runs down.I know I'm in the minority here, but I'm behind Riggs trying to keep this sinking ship from sinking even further.
- David - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:41 AM
To everyone wondering about the criticism of Nyjer stealing with the team so far behind: the point is not about giving up. The problem is that you don't risk getting thrown out when you have a lot of runs to make up. You need to be on base in order to wait for big hits and be a part of a big inning. Yes, it's more speculative than manufacturing a run, but when you are down big, that's the only way. This is why Zuckerman and the radio guys are criticizing Nyjer for stealing when down 11, not because he should be "giving up." It's a strategy type of thing, dig?
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:41 AM
Nyjer got what he deserved several times tonight, getting hit, getting thrown behind for stealing two bases when the game was out of hand, charging the mound and getting leveled by Gaby Sanchez (give that man a medal) and getting pelted by the fans because he was proud of fighting. He should be made to pay his way home because if he is with the team after midnight tonight Rizzo and crew and complete hypocrits, Nyjer is a piece of you know what as a human being and possible mentally ill so DFA his AS$!!!!
- Ernie - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:43 AM
I know that all of the talk will be about Morgan, but can we finally have an honest assessment of Olsen now? For once he can't hide behind the excuse that his fielders let him down. This guy has gotten away with too much because people have consistently claimed he loses because he doesn't get support. In truth, he loses because he sucks. He needs to disappear today. My nightmare is that the story comes out tomorrow that he's been pitching hurt, needs to go on the DL, and shows up at spring training next year. He needs to follow Bruney to the land of irrelevance.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:47 AM
@ManassasMy favorite fight still is when Robin Ventura charged Nolan Ryan, who gave him some good blows to the top of the head at the age of 45.
- JayB - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:50 AM
Man that MASN Post game show is an embarrassment. Clearly Stan has told them if they critise anything or anyone in Natstown they will lose their job.Riggs knows that what Morgan did was a joke and Ray was shocked to here him lie about it on air but Ray wants that job and Stan has show what happens if you are anything but a homer. I am happy to be rid of Dibbs but I do not want a guy or whole team of TV heads that are afraid to tell the truth.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:52 AM
I know I'm in the minority here, but I'm behind Riggs trying to keep this sinking ship from sinking even further.Have to wonder what Rizzo thinks about all of this though? In a way, Nyjer has reenergized what has started to become a listless team … his behavior might not be acceptable to the mlb but the results appear to have had an effect on the Nationals.
- greg - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:54 AM
i'm not as annoyed with morgan charging the mound as i am with his "hands raised in triumph" and screaming "whooo" as he walks off the field. and i suspect that, along with the fact that he's already awaiting his hearing on the first suspension, will be what seals the deal for a lot of time off for him. the attitude portion of it. it's one thing to charge the mound in what you feel is trying to protect yourself (regardless of what you think about whether he deserved it or not). it's another thing to continue to act like a complete, classless ass as you walk off the field. robelo was trying to stop him from being an idiot, but he obviously didn't care.i suspect he'll miss at least a couple of weeks total before all the suspensions are tallied up.
- lesatcsc - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:54 AM
JayB, I don't know how high a level of baseball you're talking about, but that's simply nonsense. I'm not a Nyger fan, but chill! Just so we're clear, Nyger made a bonehead play against a different team, so when he makes a perfectly acceptable play at home plate against the Marlins, it's their job to settle the score for all of baseball? And not once but twice? And it's all justified because after taking his medicine he the temerity to steal bases? Perhaps if he hit a triple he should stop at first base because to do otherwise would be worth the death penalty? Personally I think the whole thing is an embarassment for all of baseball, the Nats but most particularly the Marlins. What they did tonight was BS. They are like their owner, completely bush league. I think they should suspend the Marlins manager for the balance of the season for permitting it to happen. He's responsible for his team, and clearly he doesn't have control.
- BQ - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:55 AM
Ernie my friend, you nailed it. Olsen needs to pack his bags along with Morgan. I am just glad no one significant got injured in this whole mess.
- Section 222 - Sep 2, 2010 at 2:59 AM
@David — I totally understand the criticism of Nyjer for stealing. It was a bad baseball move. When you're down 9 runs, you don't risk making an out. But it wasn't showing up the Marlins or anything that even slightly justified being thrown at again. If anything, the Marlins should have been happy that Nyjer was playing out of control. But they couldn't stop him, and that doesn't mean they have good reason to throw at him.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_for_Me - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM
@Ernie, who wants an "honest assessment" of Olsen:He sucks.
- rmoore446 - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM
From Michael "Vest" Hyde: "Since discovering tonight's Yankee game is on ESPN, I've been watching that (while listening to the great John Sterling, another colorful character like Dibble), and following this game right here. Much less frustrating. Every once in awhile, it's good to watch a real MLB team, one that is both played and run by professionals."Oh, Michael J. Hyde, I've read your comments with interest if not always agreement. But when you hold up John Sterling as the shining example of good baseball broadcasting, I say "check please!" Sterling is a clown.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:03 AM
So many experts. The guy talking about rehab is right on. Sounds like the voice of experience. If you don't like Morgan, change the channel.
- BallstonNat - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:06 AM
Currently on Washingtonnationals.com the video of the fight is the Marlins' tv feed. Very interesting to get their take as it happened. If you haven't heard, i suggest you go over there and listen.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:06 AM
Biggest surprise of the game? Justin Maxwell got 2 hits to go with ONLY 1 strikeout!
- Anonymous8 - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Geez, Aaron Boone on Baseball Night is ragging on Nyjer. Why do they have a problem with him stealing bases if they are holding him on 1st?Now if the Marlins with an 11 run lead are stealing, then yah, that is bad.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:12 AM
Did Riggleman say that he called for Morgan to steel after he go hit?
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:14 AM
Let me get this straight. Dibble gets fired in essence by the NATS for being outspoken, and Olson who has sucked all year gets to start tonight give up 9 runs and is rewarded with an extra $100,000.00.This is why the Nats have trouble. Their priorities are not in the right place. Kaston will make it worse if he doesn't hire a good non yes man for the booth. Why would you want a yes man for a team that doesn't play well. The fans are not stupid we can see when the game is not played well.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:22 AM
Anon 11:12 Riggleman clearly said he did not have a "hold" on steals so Nyjer was free to steal on his own.
- HHover - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Anon8 et al -What's so hard to understand about this? You don't come back from an 11-run deficit by moving one guy 90 feet. Maybe there's an argument for stealing 2d to take away the double play (tho it was Desmond, not Pudge, at the plate). Stealing 3d is pointless so far as winning the game–or at least, the likelihood that it would determine the outcome is infinitesimal, and thus not worth the risk of giving up a runner who's already in scoring position. Either Nyjer doesn't understand that–in which case he shouldn't be playing pro ball–or he wasn't doing it to win the game, but to show the other team up. And guys who act just to show the other team up get what Morgan got, or worse (Volstad, after all, only thew behind him).
- zib23 - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:33 AM
HHover- If stealing was a bad baseball decision, that is something the Nats should object to. The Marlins should welcome it.Stealing is one of the few facets of his game Nyjer has going at this point. Is he supposed to stop trying?
- HHover - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:41 AM
@zib23The point is that Morgan's decision to steal wasn't a baseball decision at all–it was a decision to try to show the other team up. As for what Morgan will do moving forward–yes, I think it's safe to say he won't be stealing many bases for a while.
- Richard - Sep 2, 2010 at 3:56 AM
A sorry chapter for the Nationals. You have to feel for Espinoza and his family, too. This was his major league debut.
- greg - Sep 2, 2010 at 4:08 AM
zib23, i think you're missing the point. the point is that morgan wasn't stealing 3rd because it was important to help the nats win.it's that he was stealing 3rd to "show up" the other team. it wasn't necessarily that it was a bonehead baseball play (although it was, on some levels).it was that it was a "jerk" play, meant purely to "get back at" the marlins. if it had been a smart baseball play, nobody would have objected. but since it was done to get under their skin, it obviously was effective in doing that. and everything was punctuated by morgan's arrogant fist-pump on the way off the field. he was being a jerk, plain and simple.
- Anonymous - Sep 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM
All I know is from the point he stole the bases until the end of the game the Nats outscored the Fish 7 to 2, so it did fire up the Nats. I agree stealing third was not a good baseball move. Stealing second was OK, but agree he wasn't doing it for baseball reasons.


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A right knee issue gave Matheny an excuse to sit Molina over the weekend, but the All-Star catcher returned to the Cardinals' order on Tuesday. Molina caught seven innings, and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.
Molina started 79 of the team's first 85 games before resting last weekend.
"I think we just have to be smart," general manager John Mozeliak said. "He wants in the lineup, and that's great, but we have to make sure that we give him some rest from time to time."
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1667 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Gluten free pasta for nearly all menu items. No gf bread.
687 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
about 10.00 for bowl of pasta w/o meat gluten free pasta is extra cost here. -- 5.89 plus 1.50 plus tax. no meats are gluten free. and not many options
6531 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
The allergen list has changed over the last few years. I used to get Wisconsin Mac and cheese with rice noodles. Then they changed the sauce. Then I'd get pesto cavatappi or buttered noodles (with GF fusilli). Now both of those sauces have gluten. Now the only thing they have for us is pad thai, which is very delicious.It's best with rice noodles (no upcharge) but there's an upcharge for GF fusilli.My regular sized bowl with chicken and a drink were about $10.
3450 86th St W, Indianapolis, IN 46268
No longer gluten free. They are only for those "cutting back on gluten"
7853 U.S. 31 South, Indianapolis, IN 46227
They no longer have separate pans for allergies and are now only for people who are "cutting back on gluten" and not "gluten free"
7405 Laguna Boulevard #170, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Had the GF penne rosa (which is made with gf rotini noodles) very good flavor. Great service.
2561 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Very knowledgeable use separate pans and utensils.
2035 Bond Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
First time to this restaurant chain. Very impressed with friendly service and great knowledge of gluten. The cashier quickly whipped out a detailed chart of the break down of every meal, and the cook filled in any questions we had with confidence. $1 pasta substitution too for gluten free pasta on those style meals. I'll definitely be back for more! This celiac is happy.
996 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530
The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the noodles were possibly the best gluten free noodles I've eaten to date. No reaction afterwards so I will be back!
2000 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
There Gluten free pasta is the BEST! I have tried many many many gluten free pasta and all have tasted funky and not good. But the noddles and company noodles are the BEST! I didn't even know they were gluten free until my mom told me! I definitely recommend it!
7216 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
There Gluten free pasta is the BEST! I have tried many many many gluten free pasta and all have tasted funky and not good. But the noddles and company noodles are the BEST! I didn't even know they were gluten free until my mom told me! I definitely recommend it!
2124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
There Gluten free pasta is the BEST! I have tried many many many gluten free pasta and all have tasted funky and not good. But the noddles and company noodles are the BEST! I didn't even know they were gluten free until my mom told me! I definitely recommend it!
687 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
If you let them know you have an allergy they are extremely accommodating. The gluten free pasta is amazing.
7700 East Kellogg Avenue #1014, Wichita, KS 67207
I love going here! i have been several times and they have always asked if i had an allergy. the first time they had the manager talk to my family and explained the gf menu and he was very helpful. this is one of my favorite places and their gf pasta is the best i have ever had!
1345 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Good place with several options. Staff are knowledgeable about gluten allergies and Celiac's. No safe desserts, soups, or sides, unfortunately, but there are several entrees that can be made with their gluten free noodles. Beef and shrimp are safe add-ins.
414 South Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Noodle's & Co. has a lot of gluten-free options. Every menu option can be switched to one of the two gluten-free noodle options. I usually order spaghetti. Instead of meatballs, I ask for steak. The manager explains my options and then swipes his card on the register to put an allergy alert on my order. I have dined at Noodle's & Co. numerous times and absolutely love their food!! I have Celiac Disease and never have been sick afterwards.
903 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Tried two different locations. Employees not knowledgeable, got sick both times.
4333 Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54913
Too man tables in dining area, expand or open another location nearby. Order is wrong almost every time we order, hellishly chaotic almost all of the time probably adding to the problem. Someone hire a bus boy, dirty tables constantly reminding you of their existence, bringing down the atmosphere of the room. However, on the up side, the food is great, well done every time, and the service and knowledge about gluten intolerance is impressive. The consistently good food and service is why i return despite my grumblings about disorganization. Organization would make this place 5 stars for sure.
4733 South Timberline Road #104, Fort Collins, CO 80528
They have options. Wish there were more... a few times the gf noodles were obviously overcooked. It'll do in a pinch.
406 South 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Pad Thai with shrimp is delicious. They can make several dishes with rice noodles.
2274 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
Ordered the spaghetti and meatballs with gf noodles. They brought it out to me and told me there was gluten in the meatballs. They offered to make me something else but I just ate it anyway. It was delicious but I definitely ate gluten.
4333 Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54913
My favorite gf sauce is no longer available. There are still about 5 dishes on the menu that are gluten free as long as you substitute the pasta for either of the 2 gf pasta options. I'm not a fan of the remaining gf sauces but I am a fan of how careful they are when you let them know you have celiac or an allergy.
2030 Mackenzie Way, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
We had eaten at this restaurant several times without a problem, then my daughter (who has celiac) got terribly sick one evening after eating the Rice noodles w only butter and parmesan cheese. We won't be going back there again.
1502 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222
Tastes great, but always end up with cross contamination
1737 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Every time I eat at a noodles I get cross contamination- I actually find gluten noodles in my gluten free dishes. I always explain to them I have Celiac and they say they cook mine in a dedicated pan. Finally a manager told me the noodle containers are stacked on multiple level shelves in back often get spilled into the others below. I've stopped trying to eat at Noodles and Co.
46308 Cranston St, Sterling, VA 20165
I have eaten here several times, and gotten pretty sick about half of those times, even though I always order the same thing. The current staff doesn't seem to care much about anything, really. The last time, there were dirty dishes on nearly every table and only one patron dining, and the rest of the tables had trash or sticky stuff smeared on them. Today the tables were mostly clean, but the dining room is otherwise filthy, with food and trash all over. That's not to say the food isn't usually good, but I've not had a good run of it here as of late. The 2 people I've spoken with the last 2 visits had no idea what "gluten allergy" meant. Maybe I should stop coming for dinner and try lunch instead?
5265 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
The Fusilli noodles were VERY undercooked, chewy and somewhat hard. It's unfortunate because I was so happy that I could eat nearly anything on the menu when I first went in.
3755 Old Court Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
Most of the time the gf noodles I order are actually gf....
6430 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
This place was very accommodating. The staff came and asked how they could help and were with me the entire time I ordered and also came out after to make sure everything was ok afternoon redress. Great place to eat. I will be coming back. Had the rice noodle spaghetti and meatballs. Amazing. Manager and cook were great!!
210 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Eaten here many times, never felt sick afterwards. Usually require a managers code when taking the order and labeling it "allergy". Nice when you can talk to the manager and they understand and take the necessary precautions.
489 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
While I've had good success & enjoyed the food at other locations, this new location has caused gluten cross-contamination issues on my last 2 visits. The food and service are sub-par, and the staff are still not knowledgeable at all regarding their menu, certainly not about GF. It has only been open about 2 weeks, but this location is incredibly disappointing. Hoping it will improve but it will be a long time before I would consider giving it a final chance.
4712 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61614
Awesome gluten free rice pasta! Let them know you have celiac disease/allergy and they will be extra careful when handling your food. I have never had a problem eating at Noodles & Company.
2727 W 75th St, Naperville, IL 60540
They have gluten free pasta. Order with shrimp. Alert manager to your allergy. I did not get a celiac reaction.
3119 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084
I'm disappointed. I found a non-gf noodle mixed in with my gf noodles. I'm just praying I don't get sick.
7216 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Excellent. My wife is gf and she said the paata was cooked perfect, unlike some place s that undercook it. Manager talked with us after and was quite knowledgeable. They have a rice pasta at no cost but mgr recommends the additional couple of bucks for the upgrade. mgr Just better when cooked. Big servings. Consider the small if not very hungry.
7320 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
I ordered the pasta rosa with supposedly gluten free noodles and got sick within a few minutes. They can't guarantee no cross contamination.
2560 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Fairly knowledgable about gluten free prep; great for a quick, cheap meal! Several options: a couple Italian pasta dishes and pad Thai are available as well as the usual salads.
903 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
They have a suggested menu of gluten-free items ranging from pasta, soups and salads.
113 Old Mill Blvd. Washington, PA 15301
Numerous rice noodle options in addition to gluten free fusili. Gluten free pasta can be substituted for all non GF dishes. Separate cookware is used upon request.
219 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua, NH 03060
. Not bad. Decent choices with rice noodles.
219 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua, NH 03060
Poorly trained staff and cross contamination. After informing of gluten free needs, was told they were out of grilled chicken and offered breaded chicken. Caesar salad ordered without croutons had crouton crumbs.
4193 Riverdale Rd, Ogden, UT 84405
I love them. I always get the pesto with GF rice noodles. Delicious and the staff is knowledgeable.
1600 Warren St, Mankato, MN 56001
SO many options and they are super careful when preparing food for gluten-sensitive people! This is by far my favorite restaurant!
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Written by on January 17, 2014 Maximum Velocity: Track Tuning our Late-Model Hemi Race CarAdditional photos by Fred Menditto
In last month's issue of Mopar Muscle, we completed the finishing touches on our '10 Dodge Challenger bracket car and took the car to the dragstrip for some initial testing. While we were happy with the results, these preliminary test passes were primarily to make sure the car was safe, and went straight down the track. We felt there was a little more left in the Challenger, so we took the car back to the track to perform some tuning to make sure the car is not just safe, but also running the best it can.
If you've followed this project from its inception, you're likely wondering why we would need to do any additional tuning since we already had the engine on the dyno at Indy Cylinder Head. The fact is, dyno tuning of the engine is only a part of the package. An engine dyno cell is a controlled environment, and can be very useful when tuning an engine for optimum power in the dyno cell. Conditions at the track, with the engine in the car, offer many more variables, and the engine should be tuned again at the track under racing conditions.
In the dyno cell, an engine can be run under controlled conditions, with a consistent air supply throughout the rpm range where the engine operates. Mounted in the engine bay during a dragstrip pass, the engine operates in a narrower rpm band, and rpm drops and then increases again after every shift. Additionally, as the car accelerates, air from the hoodscoop feeds the carburetor at an ever increasing speed, providing fresh air that not only enters the engine, but travels past and around the engine and the carburetor's air bleeds. Coolant temperature also changes with each pass, and as a car wins rounds (as we plan for this one to do) we may not have the luxury of completely cooling the engine between runs. For all of these reasons, final engine tuning should be accomplished at the track, where the car will run the most.
Another aspect of vehicle tuning that cannot be accomplished on a dyno is chassis tuning. We had the crew at Inline Performance Specialists weigh our car on four-wheel scales to set corner weight, and the car's "instant center," by adjusting the four-link bars. And while these settings in addition to the initial shock absorber settings will get the car close, final adjustments need to be made at the track. Tire pressures also need to be experimented with at the track, since each car and each combination is different. There is no "magic" tire pressure for a given combination, but trial and error will teach us a tire pressure range that this car likes. Once we figure out the proper tire pressure range, we can adjust the pressure within that range for conditions at any given track, and varying track temperatures.
Change one thing at a time, record the results, and develop a trend you can follow.
Our initial test of this vehicle was accomplished at Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, but we decided to take our car to Bradenton Motorsports Park for our second session. We've raced and tuned cars at each of these facilities before, and have found both to have good track preparation and consistent timing systems. Bradenton is also closer to our Tampa, Florida, office, so testing on a Thursday night doesn't require a long drive and overnight stay like Gainesville does. Wherever you track test your car, the procedure is the same: Change one thing at a time, record the results, and develop a trend you can follow. When tuning an engine, make one change, usually either to the air/fuel ratio through a jet or air bleed change, or to the ignition timing curve, and make a pass. The numbers on the time slip will quickly tell you if the change made a positive or negative difference. The elapsed time is a good indicator of if the chassis is working better or worse, and generally the mph the car runs will tell you if you're making more or less power.
Most modern Hemi engines are fuel injected, but ours runs a carburetor, so tuning is accomplished with good ol' fashioned jets, fuel pressure, and air-bleed changes. Since we already optimized our engine on the dyno, only minor adjustments should be necessary in terms of air/fuel mixture. Since there is no distributor (and no distributor provision) on the third generation Chrysler Hemi, we installed MSD's Hemi 6 controller and coils, with Indy Cylinder Head's coil relocation kit on our engine. This ignition controller really makes tuning easy, as ignition timing, rev limits, and even retard settings can be set easily using a laptop computer with the provided MSD software.
During our first test session, we were happy that the car went straight down the track, the transmission and converter performed properly, and the engine ran smoothly. We tested the brakes and steering on short passes, and then once we were confident the car was safe and there were no leaks or malfunctions, we made a couple of full passes resulting in elapsed times of ten seconds flat. Since our first test session was successful, we could concentrate more on optimizing the combination during our second test session. At Bradenton, we experimented with rear tire pressure, carburetor jetting, ignition timing, and both launch and shift rpm. Each pass, we recorded our results, and if a change resulted in a negative result, we'd go back to our baseline and try a change in the opposite direction.
When finished, it was apparent that we had our combination pretty close when we got to the track. After lowering rear tire pressure by some 3 psi, and experimenting with timing and carb jetting, we improved our car's elapsed times eventually running several passes in the 9.8-second range. We're happy with our results, and look forward to watching driver Rick Menditto compete with this Challenger. It was a lot of work, but our project car is ready to go some rounds. Be sure to look for this car at different tracks and events, and stop by and say hello, check the car out, and let us know what you think of our late-model Mopar race car.
...once we were confident the car was sage and there were no leaks of malfunctions, we made a couple of full passes resulting in elapsed times of 10 seconds flat.


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HB 391 Approved by Alabama House Education CommitteeHouse Bill 391, one of two antievolution bills in the Alabama legislature, was passed by the House Education Committee by a vote of 10-2 (with one abstention) on March 3. Science Standards Pass Minnesota House Committee
On March 4, the proposed Minnesota science standards were approved by the House Education Policy Committee when it voted 18-12 to pass House file 2558. Most of the debate over HF 2558 centered on the contentious social science standards; according to the Saint Paul Pioneer-Press, the science standards "generated little discussion during the two-hour debate. The bill still has several committee stops before it reaches the House floor. The Senate Education Committee has not yet taken any votes on the science or social studies standards." White House Science Advisor: Evolution a Cornerstone of Modern Biology
During an on-line colloquy about science policy in the Bush administration conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education on March 5, John H. Marburger III, director of the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy, was asked about the Bush administration's scientific credibility in light of the president's reported skepticism about evolution. He replied, "Evolution is a cornerstone of modern biology," adding, "Much of the work supported by the National Institutes of Health depends heavily on the concepts of evolution. NCSE featured in The New York Times
NCSE was prominently featured in James Glanz's article "Montana Creationism Bid Evolves Into Unusual Fight," which appeared on Sunday, February 29, 2004, in The New York Times. Glanz's article focused on the phenomenon of organized grassroots resistance to antievolutionist attempts to compromise evolution education, taking the controversy in Darby, Montana, as a prime example. Pages |
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