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Pretty decent sushi and so cheap!
Try the hottest sauce. I bet you can't handle it. If you can, like my tip
It's kinda annoying that you have to pay for parking, plus the parking lot is a disgrace. Unless you really need something from Freeport, go to Baldwin or Merrick. Free parking and nicer libraries.
You can't order from the 2 for $20 menu if you're getting carry out. Go to Applebee's.
The bouncers are very rude for no reason. If you want to party with the tools of Long Island, go to Pops, bridgeview or paddys. They're all crap.
This little blonde bitch who works at the bar doesn't serve drinks to girls because apparently "girls don't tip". Umm maybe you don't get tips because you're a little c*nt.
Food isn't bad here but nothing special. Please ignore ignorant tips from dumbasses like Brian S.
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Fish and chips were horrible! And they put no liquor in the margaritas. Huge waste of money. Never again.
Employees are so rude!!!! Especially the manager. And the parking lot sucks. Never again.
Food is too salty. But you can wash it down with a nice beer :)
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One of the more appealing opportunities for brands engaging with customers in social media is soliciting candid feedback about their products and service. With the right amount of investment in your communities these insights can have a profound impact on the way you conduct research, design business processes, train staff, build products and more.
Strategy starts with defining clear objectives. The same applies to social media (or digital) strategy — without clear objectives at the start, engagement falls flat. Traditionally these objectives are defined by the business and are in line with your brand ideals. Your brand ideals are all those things you believe your customers think and feel about you.
The problem is that your brand is far more complex than that – rather than being the amalgamation of marketing collateral and messaging you broadcast on a daily basis, it is in reality the collection of thoughts, feelings, associations, stories and emotions your customers (and your staff) share about you. Today, that narrative is shared online.
Responsible brands understand the weight of this narrative, and are cleverly filtering the conversation for gems that can influence strategy at the most fundamental level. These customer insights, plus your brand ideals will produce a set of "brand objectives" that should form the drivers for social strategy.
Because engagement is an unpredictable variable in the strategic framework for brands in social media, you will constantly be learning and evolving in line with the growth and maturity of your audience. Your strategy should be considered cyclical and iterative, and treated as such.
Before you get to that point, here are five steps to creating the kinds of communities that produce remarkable insights:
1. Invest
Building healthy, mature online communities takes time… a long time. As we say to our clients, social media is a five-day game, not a T20 match! Before you can extract powerful insights from your community you need to earn trust. Remember, as a brand you are invading social media channels designed for interpersonal connection. Therefore, it's that much harder to gain respect.
2. Be human
Stop being precious about your brand and logo. Stop freaking out when someone whines, when people complain or when you don't get a hundred percent positive response to your tweet or campaign. You're an organisation made up of human beings – act with humanity. Be open, honest, authentic and vulnerable, and your audience will open up too. Constructively so.
3. Solicit feedback
If you want great insights, ask for them. Sometimes your job as a brand in social media is akin to that of a therapist – listen, absorb, engage, respond. Tailor your content to the user, ask questions that produce interesting answers, be controversial, challenge your audience and challenge yourself. You'll be surprised how smart the market can be…
4. Beware the mob
Not all customer insights are helpful though – remember the line between an engaged community and a flaming mob is marginal. Never underestimate the impact of a large group of stupid people. The skill lies in filtering the signal from the noise.
5. Implement
It's all fair and well extracting insights from your customers, but if you don't listen and use some of those insights to make executive, strategic decisions, you're missing the point. Listening is not enough – your actions will speak louder than your words. Taking great insights and changing the business along those lines will encourage further engagement and enhance trust with your audience.
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Great article thank you Mike. One piece of advice I always give is your first point, Invest. Building communities, developing relationships and trust takes time. I also like your advice about getting feedback.We found with our business-to-business channels that it was beneficial to ask individuals about communication preferences such as preferred channels, when to communicate and communication frequency and, most importantly, the quality of the content.
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A very nice & clean budget hotel at the heart of Mangalore city. The famous landmark of this hotel is called as Jyothi Circle. The hotel has ample parking & is well maintained. It has completed more than 50 + years & the interiors reminds about our childhood day's old styled furniture & floorings. The whole hotel look is positive...
This is a good hotel to stay and eat. It provides unlimited traditional south indian lunch/dinner at Rs.50 only per person. The location and surrounding area are very nice. Ample parking space and calm atmosphere makes it worth staying.
Woodlands hotel would amaze you with their traditional way of room service.Placed in the heart of the city, Woodlands will take you back to the good old days of sorts.Room attenders wearing trousers or dhoti,mosaic floor,that big huge AC and an air of sincerity in every staff's behaviour.They might even recognise you and have a casual chat with you if...
We are here for 2 nights..this is a cost-effective hotel which is located in a very strategic location -its close to the market,city center mall,KMC and some temples.
If one intends to crash here and is not expecting decent food then yes this is the place as the rooms are decent though old.You get hot water from 6am to 10am...
Planned to stay in this hotel, but couldn't get booking, stayed in some other hotel and went to have food at the restaurant.
Hotel is located in centre of the city, with ample parking space.
But the restaurant wasn't kept clean, tissue papers were left under the table, tea / coffee strains on the floor, dirt along the corners. Didn't...
During last week of Feb 2013, my wife had to attend a conference in Mangalore. So we started hunting for a decent accomodation for 2 days and we werent keen booking a expensive stay considering the short duraion. Finally, we zeroed in on Woodlands Hotel. Its a old style hotel and serves good typical Mlore veg food at reasonable price....
We were looking for a pure veg meal in Mangalore and Google Maps directed us to Hotel Woodlands' restaurant on Burns Hostel Road. We tried both south Indian and north Indian food in the restaurant. The south Indian food they served was palatable, but they just could make proper north Indian food - used the same gravy for all curries/veggies....
We went with family on a temple trip to in and around Mangalore and we chose this property essentially because we were looking for hotels that are purely vegetarian. It fully met our requirements. It is an efficiently run hotel with 30 rooms, both A/C and Non A/c. We noticed that the local people treat this hotel as a drive...
Stayed for a night and a day during trip on coastal place. Good hotel for short duration.
Pretty old but extreemly good one. No second thought about the service they offer.This is near Jyothi circle. So well connected. Food what they serve here is good
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Residence Inn by Marriott
This extended stay hotel offers studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom suites. Amenities include free internet, a meeting facility, outdoor patio/grill, sports area, indoor pool & spa, a business center, pet friendly suites, a fitness center, in-suite kitchens, guest laundry, a 24 hour market and free hot breakfast.
C.H. Moore Homestead
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this restored mansion and grounds whisk visitors back to the Victorian era. Once home to Clinton attorney Clifton H. Moore, visitors will enjoy tours and stories of the friend and law partner of Abraham Lincoln who one resided there. Home of the DeWitt County Museum.
Farm Progress Show
Farm Progress Show, the nation's largest outdoor farm event, annually hosts nearly 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services. Producers from the U.S. and around the world attend this key annual agricultural event. The show is an excellent learning opportunity for producers and includes a wide variety of marketing, management and production seminars.
Steam Weekend at Monticello Railway Museum (October)
Enjoy the unique experience of riding behind our recently restored 1907 Southern 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401! The 401 runs once a month during our regular operating season.
Sangamon River Music Festival
Enjoy local music along with three national headliners featuring 80's Rock, Christian Rock and a Country Artist, carnival rides, Crafter's Village and street vendors, beer tent, parade and much more! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and claim a spot in front of the stage and enjoy your favorite music with your family and friends.
Rural Life Antique Show
Held at the Douglas County Museum and Tuscola Community Building, and presented by WInterberry Store and Antiques. A benefit for Douglas County Museum. Featuring 25 dealers, door prizes and great food.
Steam Weekend at Monticello Railway Museum (August)
Enjoy the unique experience of riding behind our recently restored 1907 Southern 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401! The 401 runs once a month during our regular operating season.
Steam Weekend at Monticello Railway Museum (July)
Enjoy the unique experience of riding behind our recently restored 1907 Southern 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401! The 401 runs once a month during our regular operating season.
Body N' Sole Sports
Body N' Sole Sports prides themselves on making sure that you purchase the correct shoe for your feet and for your purposes. Discuss your physical needs and concerns with their educated staff, and allow them to observe your foot strike pattern with a digital video recording of your on a treadmill. Talk about high-tech fitness!
Country Hearth Inn
58 rooms, restaurants nearby, free continental breakfast, free movie channel, handicapped accessible
This modern restaurant and bar lounge is one of the swankiest spots in downtown Champaign. Enjoy American Cuisine with an Asian flare as you sip cocktails in the vibrant atmosphere. The executive chef brings a range of experiences, from the Four Seasons Hotel and upscale Korean and French restaurants, that contributed to their exotic menu.
Thanksgiving with Lincoln Heritage of DeWitt County
Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a little history as you meet Mr.Lincoln and discover his ties with DeWitt County. The Thanksgiving meal is catered and tickets are available from the Clinton Chamber & Tourism Office.
Triptych Brewing
Triyptch Brewing, an award-winning microbrewery in Savoy, is dedicated to the production of high quality craft beer. Triptych beers, rooted in old world brewing traditions, draw upon a variety of inspirations including local ingredients and cover a very wide gamut of tastes. At the tasting room in Savoy, Triptych offers up to 8 different beers in a lineup that changes with the seasons. Their Dirty Hippy English brown ale recently received a silver medal at the 2014 World Beer Cup.
African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
Clinton's Terror on Washington Street Haunted House
Strange things happen when October comes to Clinton. The old VFW Hall is a place no one wants to travel by after sunset. Screams and moans have been heard..Slow moving creatures have been seen around the premises. Find out for yourself what lurks in the shadows when this peaceful central Illinois community becomes home to the creatures of the night. Event dates are Oct 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31: 7pm-11pm. "Lights On" dates are Oct. 17th and 24th, 5pm-6pm.
Tour DeWitt
Tour DeWitt is back! Plans are in the works for a 10 mile, 20 mile, 40 mile and 60 mile ride through beautiful DeWitt County. Watch our websites and facebook pages for more information as the event develops, or contact the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Office.
A Touch of Arthur
A day-long display of products and services produced and provided by many of the 400 businesses within the Arthur area. Many country businesses have special promotions during this event. You will have opportunities to interact with the business owners who actually make and sell these products and services. There plenty of activities for children such as camel rides, inflatable games and pony rides. Located in Downtown Arthur and throughout the Arthur area from 9am-4pm.
Exile on Main Street
Exile on Main Street has the best selection of vinyl in Champaign County. Full of character, this cool little shop has a great variety of new and classic artists. And, with their friendly and knowledgeable staff, you'll be able to find just what you're looking for.
Dragon Buffet
At Dragon Buffet, our patrons will enjoy a blend of the finest Chinese and American cuisine with American hospitality. A variety of dishes and generous, delicious, and affordable portions. With its cozy, contemporary and traditional interior decor, you will enjoy time with your friends and family.
Decatur Celebration
Each August, hundreds of thousands of people come to Central Illinois to experience all the entertainment and excitement that Decatur Celebration has to offer. Headliners cap off a weekend full of family fun with unique food vendors, 3 blocks of arts and crafts, a carnival, and something exciting around every corner. Please visit the website for a full list of performances.
Tasty's Chicago Grille
A wide variety of delicious mouthwatering hotdogs, built any way you like them! Authentic Chicago style is our most famous!
La Fondita
Serving outstanding Mexican cuisine including beef, chicken, fajitas, papa nachos, pork, shrimp, tacos & vegetarian offerings along with appetizers, house specialties and drink specials. Enjoy our shrimp specials Monday -Thursday!
Flavorful Mexican cuisine served in an inviting atmosphere and known for fabulous fajitas and more!
Garcia's Pan Pizza
If you're looking for a great pizza restaurant with an inviting ambiance visit Garcia's Pizza In A Pan. We offer original pan pizza, thin crust pizza, Chicago-style stuffed pizza, and more – all at competitive prices. Delivery service is available. Expect friendly service, great-tasting pizzas, and satisfaction because we believe you deserve nothing less. Come join the long line of our satisfied customers.
Mennonite Relief Sale
This two day auction features locally handcrafted furniture, quilts, and other handmade items. There will also be a children's auction and train ride. Bake sales and food vendors help round out the event. Proceeds from the two day event go to help those in need in the community and around the world.
Home of Gourmet Chinese & Thai
Enjoy the true taste of Chinese food with this terrific gourmet & Thai restaurant located nearby on the University of Illinois campus.
Fuji Steakhouse
Welcome to Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. We offer fine cuisine dining in a unique entertaining atmosphere. Come on in and see why our family oriented and kid friendly environment should be the location of your next evening outing.
El Toro II
Stationed right here in Champaign-Urbana, El Toro serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Vegetarian Plates, Specials of El Rodeo, Salads, Quesadillas de Fajitas, Quesadillas de Camaron, Quesadilla Rodeo, Pollo Supremo, Pollo Asado, No Delivery, Especialidad Rodeo, Drink Specials Daily
Village Garden
Small town dining at it's finest! Stop off to feel like the olden days visiting with the locals who gather every morning at this fine small town establishment! Located in between Route 47 and Interstate 57 (turn off at Rantoul exit, and drive 10-15 miles into Fisher)
Mi Pueblito
Welcome to Mi Pueblito Restaurant. We invite you to come and enjoy our great service and our traditional Mexican style cuisine seven days a week. Relaxing atmosphere and great service await you!
Refinery Event Center
Events at Refinery's 7000+ square foot ballroom is the perfect setting for any reception style. Our ballroom has hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, and a stunning bar. Our reception packages include everything from centerpieces to champagne, and our professional event coordinators are ready to make your reception dreams a reality.
Lock Stock & Barrel - Decatur
Sports bar - Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday.
Peking Garden
Delicious savory soft meats, crispy tantalizing appetizers, steamy mouthwatering vegetables, hot beds of rice, fine wines, boutique beers and whiskeys are the classic comforts of Peking Garden--a 200 seat restaurant offering delicious Mandarin/Szechuan Cuisine every day and every holiday in the heart of downtown Champaign IL.
Silver Mine Subs
Silver Mine Subs® offers the freshest and finest hot and cold submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, soups, and chili this side of the mine. There is no grillin' or fryin'. We bake fresh bread on the premise and make sub sandwiches to-order, fast! We are proud to offer a healthy alternative to fast food. Fresh sub sandwiches can be made-to-order, or choose from over 20 sandwich options, soups and chili. We also offer box lunches, kid friendly meals, and catering services to all our miners!
Curly's Sports Bar & Grill
Friendly sports bar with great food and karaoke.
House of Gyros
Greek atmosphere and food.
The Brass Horn
A quality men's clothier.
Ming Garden
Experience true Chinese cuisine at Ming Garden located just off of Mattis Avenue and nearby Champaign Centennial High School.
Chinese Tea Garden
Well established restaurant offering a variety of savory Chinese entrees in an authentic cultural decor, and filming occurred here for the movie "The Informant" starring Matt Damon.
George's Skate Center
Fun skating for kids and adults alike! Great chance to get some healthy exercise with your friends and family, and even plan birthday parties for even greater fun!
Super Wok
Dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience for you, we pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and nature ones to prepare every dish. A cozy and inviting ambiance allows you to enjoy not only a great meal but also the authentic atmosphere.
Nitaya Thai Resturant
Always known as an excellent chef, Nitaya brings the best Thai food to Urbana-Champaign town. This restaurant will not only give you the Thai food experience, but also the feeling of the restaurant that resembles Thailand.
La Gondola Spaghetti House
Experience all of the tantalizing smells and tastes of Italy at La Gondola Spaghetti House, where you'll be treated to mouthwatering Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta and torpedo sandwiches piled high with all the toppings. In the tradition of true Italian dining, your plate will be loaded up with generous portions of freshly prepared pasta, smothered in our family's special meat sauce.
The Elbow Room
Nightlife, Beer, Wine & Spirits
Pop's Place
For a great bar, games, and delicious food, Pop's Place in Decatur is the place to visit. We guarantee you only quality and dependable services because you deserve nothing less. Let us satisfy your cravings, fill your rumbling tummies, and have fun at Pop's Place.
The Winery
Fun atmosphere bar and grill located near Millikin University, serving the tastiest hamburgers in town along with adult beverages of your choice.
Lincoln Square Lounge
Authentic Greek food in a cozy, welcoming family environment. Mouthwatering gyros await you along with American cuisine choices as well.
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair
Enjoy a week of mud, beauty and entertainment. This year will feature tractor pulls, demo derby and mud racing. Along with beauty pageants, we will have live entertainment.
Escobar's Restaurant
This South American style restaurant is downtown Champaign's hidden gem. Enjoy Spanish cuisine in this eclectic environment — you may even forget you're in Central Illinois!
Monical's Pizza
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
La Bamba restaurants bring you a genuine Mexican eating experience—with large portions, lots of flavor, and all the food prepared in front of you to your liking.
Thara Thai Pan-Asian Restaurant
Loved by locals and students alike, Thara Thai serves the community a variety of Pan-Asian dishes that aren't available anywhere else in town. The meals are prepared fresh and cooked with care by the family that owns the restaurant.
Silvercreek Restaurant
Urbana's Silvercreek Restaurant is a perfect locale for casual fine-dining. Experience a vast array of tasteful delicacies such as fresh fish and juicy steaks, along with enticing vegetarian-friendly dishes. They also use fresh, local ingredients, and all of their artisan breads are baked in-house from scratch every day.
Bevande Coffee Shop
Smalltown coffee house for those on the go, or you can sit down inside to catch up with friends or family. Business and Pleasure settings.
Doherty's Pub & Pins
Irish pub featuring delectable dishes for both lunch and dinner in Downtown Decatur. Live bands featured in the evenings add to the fun.
Serving the University of Illinois community for over 20 years, Cravings offers a wide array of dishes that come from all parts of Asia, including China, Malaysia, Thailand and India.
Sammy's Pancake House
Start your day off right with a stack of HOT pancakes, or whatever breakfast combo you'd like. Located on Mattis Avenue just across the street and few blocks from Dodds Softball & Soccer Complex and near Parkland College.
No.1 Wok
Campus location serving up some great tasting Asian cuisine. Stop in and try some authentic Chinese cuisine at No.1 Wok in campustown!
Guadalajara Bar & Grill
Mexican Bar & Grill located just off of Interstate 74 just across the highway bridge of Prospect Avenue shopping.
Bevier Cafe'
Bevier Cafe offers an outstanding selection of food, beverages, and services. Whether you're planning a breakfast meeting, working luncheon, or afternoon reception, you'll find our selections versatile and accommodating to your budget.
Sloan's Calzones
Looking for the best tasting pizza in the Decatur area? Sloan's Calzones has it for you. We only offer great and delicious dishes to make you hunger for more. Your choices include appetizers, pizza, calzones, pasta, subs and more!
LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop
You won't want to miss the ever-changing collection of must-have items offered at LaTeaDa. Their gift shop features gourmet foods, teas, teapots and tea sets, home decor, jewelry, purses and accessories, books, ornaments, and more. Stay for lunch, or just come to shop!
Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe
How fortunate we are to live in the Midwest where some of the best things in life are grown. The flatlands and prairies are dotted with farms and fields, families bringing up children, farmers growing corn and soybeans, and raising the finest cattle on the earth. This is where our story begins. At Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe we use corn fed Midwest Cattle. Hand selected to insure they meet strict standards for our quality including maturity, muscle firmness, color and texture. Then it is aged for additional tenderness, but with no loss of flavor. It is cut fresh in our store, several times daily, 6 days a week. Just like those fond memories from long ago we promise you the service and quality that those memories are made of.
Kamakura Japanese Restaurant
Kamakura is a restaurant which features fine Japanese cuisine, sushi and teppanyaki accompanied with excellent service. We are pleased to welcome you as our honored guest.
The Pizza Factory
Get your pizza here, folks! Great menu offering taste-tempting pizza combinations for eat-in or delivery.
LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop
Escape the everyday with an afternoon spent at the LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop. Experience a leisurely lunch in our Victorian Farmhouse nestled on 3 acres. Our lunch menu changes with the seasons and our desserts change daily. Choose from three iced teas and over 20 loose leaf hot teas daily. LaTeaDa is the perfect setting for parties, showers, business meetings, dress rehearsals and special events. Call for details on booking your groups private party. Reservations are always HIGHLY SUGGESTED for lunch. (Please make reservations via the phone to ensure availability)
Minneci's Ristorante
Minneci's serves authentic Italian food made using recipes from the early 1900s. The enchanting, fairy-lit ambiance is sure to impress any date.
Siam Terrace
Welcome to Siam Terrace, a restaurant that serves you authentic Thai food. We provide fresh, healthy food, and friendly service. Our chefs DO NOT USE MSG in any of the dishes and use only the freshest ingredients and pure vegetable oil.
The Decanter
The Decanter Fine Wine & Spirits is a retail shop located in downtown Decatur offering over 500 wines as well as craft beers, spirits and gift accessories.
Del Carmen's Pizza West
Paul's Confectionery
Casual atmosphere, old-fashioned diner. No delivery service. Take-out available.
Rainbow Garden
Rainbow Garden Restaurant has been serving the residents of Champaign, Urbana, Savoy and the surrounding area since 1999. Rainbow Garden offers the finest selection of authentic Chinese cuisine, specializing in the most popular styles; Mandarin, Cantonese, and Szechuan.
Italian cuisine, casual dining.
Donnie's Homespun
Menu includes tasty original dishes emphasizing freshness and a fusion of worldly flavors to please even the pickiest of eaters. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as well as fresh smoothies and salads. Donnie's boasts an extensive collection of craft beers and wines.
Sunny China Buffet
Choose your classic Chinese cuisine and keep returning to the buffet line while visiting this fine Chinese cuisine establishment.
Texas Roadhouse
Great atmosphere and super food.
The Stop Bar & Grill
We serve ice cold beer and offer daily drink specials, as well as $5 lunch specials Monday - Friday. The Stop Bar & Grill are biker friendly, but everyone is welcome and the only requirement is to have fun!
Quilters Delight
Quilters Delight offers fabrics, batting, sewing notions, needles, threads, books, patterns, heritage lace curtains, classes and much more.
Starship Billiards - Decatur
Billiards galore! Live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Dos Reales
Casual spot for classic Mexican cooking & margaritas in a colorful, rustic setting with a patio.
Del Carmen's Pizza East
Four Paws Salon
Pet supplies and treats for your furry little friends. Stop in at this shop that celebrates our four-pawed friends.
Monical's Pizza
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
Dress Barn/ Dress Barn Woman -- Tanger Outlet Center
Size 2 to 26 casual and career clothing.
Asia House
Healthy & Delicious Food, Vegetable, Sweet & Sour, Sushi & Sashimi Dinner, Sushi & Sahimi, Special Combination, Soup, Shrimp, Pork, Moo Shu, lo Mein Noodles, Fried Rice, Egg Foo Young, Chow Mei Fun, Beef. Eat In Or Take Out.
Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty offers authentic Chinese cuisine to the Champaign and Urbana communities. Conveniently located in the Lincoln Square Mall, our elegant yet casual atmosphere is perfect for a business lunch, a family party, a romantic date, or a gathering of close friends. And our traditional Mandarin and Cantonese-style food is prepared by our szechwan-trained chef.
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Forsyth
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Decatur-Forsyth is located in the heart of Central Illinois. It is a bit north of Decatur and just off I-72 and US Rt. 51. This all-suite hotel features a welcoming lobby area for relaxation and complimentary breakfast, evening dinner and drinks - Monday through Thursday evenings. Additional amenities include complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, pool, outdoor basketball area, 24 hour onsite convenience store, as well as a unique courtyard patio for outdoor gatherings.
Located within easy walking distance of the Millikin University campus, the Oakwood Business District is home to restaurants, salons and specialty shops at the intersection of West Main, Wood Street and Oakland Avenue. Watch your favorite team on the big screen while sampling Southwestern fare, or choose from an extensive wine list to complement a savory Italian dish. After lunch, check out bikes and gear, order flowers, get a haircut, or even unwind and relax with a soothing massage.
Los Zarapes
Need some true Mexican cuisine while traveling down Interstate 74? Stop by Mahomet at Los Zarapes, and enjoy great tasting Mexican cuisine with a complimentary side of chips & salsa.
La Quinta Inn
Conveintenly located near Market Place Mall,directly off Interstate 74 surrounded by many fine restaurants.
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
370 rooms, 18 suites, 2 restaurants, lounge, conference facility, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, fitness center and banquet facilities
Encore Thrift Store
Find secondhand items here, including new and gently used clothing of all sizes, housewares, furniture, athletic items, toys, home decor, craft items, purses, shoes and so much more. All proceeds raised by Encore Thrift Store got to support services for adults with disabilities.
Miko Restaurant
Discover the healthy and delicious flavors of our exotic cuisines. We offer a wide variety of dishes and drinks to rejoice every palate — sizzling meats, fresh seafood and tastful vegetarian preparations — in a beautiful soothing decor, ideal for romantic dinners, friends and family occasions or business gatherings. In addition to our distinguished sushi bar and restaurant menu, we are pleased to offer TEPPANYAKI, an entertaining, spectacular and savory Japanese dining experience.
Wing Stop
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PRESENT ADDRESS J. A. Curtin, Respiratory Medicine Research Group, North West Lung Centre, South Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Lack of somatic alterations of MC1R in primary melanoma
Article first published online: 6 AUG 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2008.00497.x
© 2008 The Authors, Journal Compilation © 2008 Blackwell Munksgaard
Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research
Volume 21, Issue 5, pages 579–582, October 2008
Additional Information
How to Cite
Kim, R. D., Curtin, J. A. and Bastian, B. C. (2008), Lack of somatic alterations of MC1R in primary melanoma. Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, 21: 579–582. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2008.00497.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 SEP 2008
- Article first published online: 6 AUG 2008
- PUBLICATION DATA Received 7 April 2008, revised and accepted for publication 4 August 2008
- Abstract
- Article
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- melanocortin 1 receptor gene;
- melanoma;
- somatic mutations;
- alterations
Germline variation of the melanocortin 1 receptor gene (MC1R) is a risk factor for cutaneous melanoma. Recent studies have indicated that the risk is significantly higher for melanomas with somatic BRAF mutations, suggesting that MC1R variants may have a more specific role than their demonstrated effects on skin and hair pigmentation. To address the possibility that MC1R may act like a tumor suppressor gene by creating a permissive condition for melanocytes with specific somatic mutations to proliferate or survive, we analyzed 103 primary melanomas for somatic MC1R mutations and copy number alterations. This cohort included melanomas from skin with and without chronic sun-induced damage, mucosal membranes, and acral skin (palms, soles, and subungual). We did not find somatic mutations or frequent DNA copy number alterations at the MC1R locus, nor any skewed pattern of copy number alterations that would favor one allele type over the other. In conclusion, our findings indicate that MC1R is not a frequent target of somatic alterations in melanoma.
The melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) is a G-protein coupled receptor expressed on melanocytes that is a critical element in the tanning response (Chhajlani and Wikberg, 1992). It is stimulated by the release of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), from keratinocytes in response to UV radiation (Chakraborty et al., 1996; Schauer et al., 1994). The MC1R gene is highly-polymorphic with over 65 variants (Rees, 2004), influencing phenotypic traits such as skin pigmentation and red hair (Naysmith et al., 2004). Variants that result in partial or near-complete loss of function are particularly common in Caucasian populations. Alleles associated with red hair (R-alleles) and non-red hair alleles (r-alleles) increase melanoma risk (Healy et al., 1999; Rees and Healy, 1997; Valverde et al., 1996). The assumption that the increase in melanoma risk is attributed to a decreased ability to produce eumelanin in response to MSH upon UV radiation is contradicted by several observations. The melanoma risk contributed by MC1R variants is independent of their effect on skin pigmentation (Kennedy et al., 2001; Palmer et al., 2000). Furthermore, the increase in risk among the most common types of melanomas in Caucasians occurring on the non-chronically sun damaged skin of the trunk and proximal extremities is mostly restricted to melanomas with somatic mutations in BRAF (Landi et al., 2006). These observations raise the possibility that MC1R may affect melanoma risk by mechanisms reaching beyond its effect on pigmentation, perhaps acting as a tumor suppressor gene by creating a permissive condition for melanocytes with certain somatic mutations to proliferate. For example, prior studies have shown that MC1R signaling induces repair of DNA damage following UV exposure (Bohm et al., 2005; Kadekaro et al., 2005; Robinson and Healy, 2002). A direct role for MC1R in melanocytic transformation would be supported by finding somatic alterations of MC1R in tumor DNA from melanoma. An analysis of 14 cases looking for somatic alterations by Valverde et al. (1996) did not find such changes. We analyzed a larger series of primary melanomas for the presence of somatic alterations of MC1R by re-sequencing the coding region of the gene and analyzing CGH data for copy number changes at the MC1R locus.
Results and discussion
We analyzed the coding region of MC1R in 103 primary melanoma samples including samples from skin with and without chronic sun-induced damage (CSD and non-CSD, respectively), mucosal membranes, and acral (palms, soles, and subungual) sites. At least one MC1R variant was found in 71.8% of our samples (Table 1) with the most common being R163Q, V60L, R151C, V92M, and R160W. Since the tissue samples came from different ethnic populations, our population is not suited to draw conclusions about polymorphism frequency in melanoma subtypes. Normal DNA from adjacent tissue was analyzed from 37 samples, including all samples with uncommon or previously unreported polymorphisms. These samples also included 6 of 15 samples that were homozygous for the R163Q polymorphism, a common non-red hair allele. We did not find evidence for somatic mutations in any of the tumors. We also examined potential interactions between MC1R genotype, and published BRAF mutation status (Curtin et al., 2005, 2006; Maldonado et al., 2003) and noted a similar association between BRAF and MC1R as in prior studies (Landi et al., 2006), where patients with BRAF-mutant melanomas tended to have a higher number of variant MC1R alleles (P = 0.038, Mann–Whitney U).
|Allele classification
|Acral (n = 43)a
|Mucosal (n = 32)a
|CSD (n = 18)a
|non-CSD (n = 22)a
|Total (n = 115)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|1 (4.5)
|1 (0.9)
|0 (0)
|0 (0.0)
|1 (5.6)
|0 (0.0)
|1 (0.9)
|1 (2.3)
|9 (28.1)
|6 (33.3)
|4 (18.2)
|20 (17.4)
|9 (20.9)
|2 (6.3)
|1 (5.6)
|2 (9.1)
|14 (12.2)
|2 (4.7)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|2 (1.7)
|1 (2.3)
|1 (3.1)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|2 (1.7)
|2 (4.7)
|6 (18.8)
|1 (5.6)
|8 (36.4)
|17 (14.8)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|0 (0.0)
|1 (4.5)
|1 (0.9)
|2 (4.7)
|2 (6.3)
|4 (22.2)
|5 (22.7)
|13 (11.3)
|25 (58.1)
|12 (37.5)
|1 (5.6)
|1 (4.5)
|39 (33.9)
|1 (2.3)
|0 (0.0)
|4 (22.2)
|0 (0.0)
|5 (4.3)
|2 (7.1)
|17 (45.9)
|5 (27.8)
|5 (25.0)
|29 (28.2)
|r/wt, R/wt
|9 (32.1)
|8 (21.6)
|8 (44.4)
|8 (40.0)
|33 (32.0)
|r/r, R/r, R/R
|17 (60.7)
|12 (32.4)
|5 (27.8)
|7 (35.0)
|41 (39.8)
To determine potential DNA copy number changes at the MC1R locus on chromosome 16q24.3, we analyzed CGH data that was available from published studies (Curtin et al., 2005, 2006) for 93 of our cases. Twelve samples showed copy number alterations – five lost and seven gained at least one copy of the MC1R locus (Table 2). We analyzed the sequencing electropherograms from the samples with copy number alterations and compared the peak heights of the consensus and variant alleles. If no copy number changes of the MC1R locus are present, the peaks on the sequence electropherograms of the two alleles are of approximately equal height. In the presence of a copy number loss, the peak height of the allele residing on the lost chromosome is decreased compared to the retained allele. Similarly the peak height of an allele present in multiple copies will be higher compared with an allele present at normal copy number. As the DNA from all samples contain varying amounts of DNA from contaminating stromal cells, the peak of any allele that is lost in the tumor cells is never completely absent. Only two of the five cases with losses of the MC1R region carried one or more MC1R variants which limited this analysis. One of the five samples, case 136, had a R160W substitution, an R-allele known to result in loss of MC1R function (Beaumont et al., 2007). In this sample, the wild-type peak was three times as high as the R-allele peak, indicating that the R-allele, not the wild type allele was deleted in the tumor. By contrast, examination of the sequence electropherogram of the other sample, AM17, indicated a loss of the wild type allele with retention of the variant allele. With the exception of case 136, the deletions of the MC1R region were rather large and ranged from 4.3 to 9.1 megabases, and were not specifically focused on MC1R. This could indicate that genes other than MC1R were the target of these aberrations. In addition, seven melanoma samples had increased copy number of the MC1R region, further indicating that the decrease of MC1R gene dosage may not provide a growth advantage. Interestingly, six were mucosal melanomas and one an acral melanoma, whereas copy number increases of the MC1R region did not occur in melanomas from the CSD or non-CSD group. However, acral and mucosal melanomas have a higher number of chromosomal abnormalities than CSD or non-CSD melanomas so that pattern could have arisen by chance (Curtin et al., 2005). Similar as with the losses, the gains were not restricted to MC1R but extended over a larger region ranging from 4.2 to 5.9 Mbases.
|Log2 ratio
|Histological Type
|MC1R R/r allele
|Allelic ratio
|V92M:wt (2:1)
|R160W:wt (1:3)
In summary, the absence of somatic mutations in MC1R and the lack of a consistent pattern of DNA copy number alterations at the MC1R locus indicate that MC1R is not a frequent target of somatic genetic alterations in melanoma.
We analyzed DNA extracted from a series of archival, paraffin-embedded primary melanomas that in part were previously analyzed and reported (Curtin et al., 2005, 2006; Maldonado et al., 2003). All tumors were invasive and had areas that could be microdissected, in which tumor cells predominated over stromal cells. The melanoma samples were classified into 4 groups based on anatomic location and degree of exposure to sun as indicated by the presence or absence of solar elastosis in the dermis surrounding the melanomas as previously described (Maldonado et al., 2003). In total we examined 103 primary melanomas: from skin with (18) and without (20) chronic sun-induced damage (CSD and non-CSD, respectively), mucosal membranes (37), as well as melanomas from palms, soles, and subungual (acral) sites (28). The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of California, San Francisco.
The entire 951-bp coding region of MC1R was amplified from tumor DNA in five overlapping segments by PCR and sequenced as described previously (Landi et al., 2006). Sequence alterations in MC1R that were identical to common MC1R alleles found in the germline were considered germline alterations. For all samples in which uncommon or previously unreported sequence alterations were found, we obtained normal DNA by micro- dissecting the uninvolved skin adjacent to the melanoma tissue.
To assess the DNA copy number status of MC1R, we examined the array-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) data that was available from prior studies (Curtin et al., 2005, 2006) for 93 of the samples. The MC1R locus was deemed to have an altered number of copies if the clone closest to MC1R at chromosome position 16q24.3 (RP11-7D23) along with either of the two flanking clones RP11-122P17and PAC191P24 (telomere) had a contiguous change in the number of copies. Specifically, a log2 ratio of <−0.30 was defined as a loss and a log2 ratio of >0.30 was defined as a gain, as previously reported (Curtin et al., 2006). BRAF mutation status of the samples was available from prior studies (Curtin et al., 2005; Maldonado et al., 2003). The Mann–Whitney U-test was used to assess interactions between MC1R and BRAF where MC1R genotypes were ranked ascending according to predicted MC1R loss of function as follows, 1 = wt/wt, 2 = r/wt, 3 = R/wt, 4 = rr, 5 = rR and 6 = RR.
We thank Susan Charzan for excellent technical assistance. This article was supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute (PO1 CA025874-25-A1).
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Isda and nine banks sign up to new central clearing system for CDSBRUSSELS - Nine major dealers agreed to use an EU central counterparty (CCP) for clearing trades in credit default swaps (CDSs) today, paving the way for talks to resume with the European Commission.
In a letter addressed to European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy, Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and UBS, along with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda), today committed to use an EU-based CCP for eligible EU contracts by the end of July.
The dealers also agreed to resolve the "outstanding technical, regulatory, legal and practical issues" of central clearing for credit derivatives.
The news resolves a months-long standoff between McCreevy and the banking industry. In October 2008, he gave them until the end of the year to devise a plan for central clearing of CDS trades, but they failed to do so; in response, he said earlier this month that the European Parliament should be prepared to compel banks to use central clearing unless the banks fell into line.
McCreevy welcomed today's news. "This meets the requests I made to the industry last October. I also take note of their commitment to engage immediately in a dialogue to resolve all outstanding technical issues," he said.
Meanwhile, Eraj Shirvani, Isda chairman and head of fixed income for Europe, the Middle East and Asia at Credit Suisse, said: "This commitment provides the basis for constructive dialogue with the European Commission, both on arrangements for central clearing and on related regulatory matters."
Under the new agreement, dealers will be able to choose which central clearing house or houses they wish to use and, with competition for market share in the eurozone clearing space likely to become fiercer over the course of the year as new CCPs enter the market, dealers will not be lacking in choice.
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