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Hey everybody, I'm a freshman at the University of Oregon and i've stumbled onto this site a couple times but just decided to make an account. Looking forward to some good discussions and advice!
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Welcome, welcome. I stumbled upon the site myself a few days ago.
Hi there Anders.
Hello and welcome to T|A from another duck :)
Hi! Do you like the U of O? I've been looking into it a little...
I personally love U of O. It's a great school and the campus feels like a very classic college campus. Where are you from? Because if you're from a warmer climate the weather might be kind of a shock. Be prepared for it to rain for most of the school year...
If you're curious about the atheist community at the school it's pretty good, the pacific northwest has some of the lowest church attendance rates in the country. I haven't run into any overly zealous people here, but that's not to say there aren't any.
You should take a tour if you can, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions!
Welcome and such.
For no reason other than just a mention:
I am in Portland, Oregon USA
What are you working towards in school?
That is all for the moment.
Hey Christopher,
Thanks for the welcome, right now I am a physics major. I'm planning on taking a lot of different classes though, there are too many interesting things to learn about.


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I am planning a full install of Zimbra to get ready for some testing and then hopefully migrating and moving to production. I have a question around the need to provide a split horizon or split brain DNS.
In our situation we leverage a third party (our ISP) to handle our public DNS queries and have only an internal DNS for our local lan. This DNS also cache's outside queries. I am able to have the third party DNS handle the MX records.
If I continue to leverage the third party DNS then I don't believe I need a split horizon DNS on the inside. Am I correct or is there something I am missing?


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Astronaut Acaba to speak at museum Wednesday
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 2:45 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 2:45 p.m.
OCALA - NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, a flight engineer for two missions to the International Space Station, including a 2009 trip aboard the shuttle Discovery and a 2012 trip aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and a former Dunnellon Middle School teacher, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Silver River Museum. The event begins with an open house at 4 p.m.
There is no admission charge, but seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The museum, 1445 NE 58th Ave., is operated by Marion County Public Schools. The presentation is made possible with support from Party Time Rentals Inc. and The Cannon Law Firm. For more information, call 236-5401 or go to www.SilverRiverMuseum.com.
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Things to see and do - Cashel
Leaving for Ireland
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Cashel Travel guide
Cashel : Michelin's recommendations
The Rock of Cashel, a 60m limestone outcrop rising out of the Tipperary plain and dedicated to Saint Patrick, is the focal landmark for the town and the surrounding area. It is topped by some of the most magnificent religious ruins in Ireland, outstanding examples of primitive Christian architecture. From around 370 to 1101, the kings of Munster lived on the rock, making Cashel their capital and comparable in importance to Tara, capital of the High Kings of Ireland.


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CGEM vs CGEM-DX
Posted 29 August 2013 - 09:18 AM
Posted 29 August 2013 - 11:33 AM
People say things like I can get 10 minute subs out of my mount but that is not an objective statement. What focal length are you wanting to use and how picky are you?
Posted 29 August 2013 - 12:57 PM
I am right now at about f4/f5 with about 25 lbs. I have the Orion SSAG set-up and have tried on my old CPC but am hoping to do 3+ minute integration without it??? At 30-45 seconds can get good round stars off my CG-5.. I read up some on Yahoo group about cogging,,, is it that visable? kasey
Posted 29 August 2013 - 01:58 PM
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 02:36 PM
I would use my C9.25, and if ever went bigger would step up in mount as well, (possible DX now as have wifes blessing on this). Unguided about how long can you go with "round stars" with your set-up? I know with where I live (light pollution) and limitations I have on time that it will be a couple years till I could utilize 5 minute subs etc.. I can guide if needed for CCD but would like to be able to set-up, small DVD monitor and Video-view with out a computer. Unguided what length of integrations are you getting, just rough estimate if you can. And Phil I would have to be selling pictures for me to spend that much money on a mount ,, Thank you Mark, Kasey
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 04:47 PM
I respectfully disagree Knez. Short subs are not an issue with my DX. Guiding doesn't show a noticeable difference for me simply because of the limitations of imaging in a light polluted area. Of corse that depends on a few variables such as aperature and focal length. Where I live, I can get better quality 60 seconds subs with my 10" f/4 than guiding 300 seconds would yield. Just my opinion.
Forget unguided imaging with CGEM or CGEM-DX.
Posted 29 August 2013 - 05:09 PM
On low end mounts unguided imaging is usually unrepeatable and leads to AP frustration.
If you're in a light polluted area imaging with filters would help.
Do you know what is man's best invention?
Posted 29 August 2013 - 05:34 PM
Posted 29 August 2013 - 05:56 PM
Not sure if I'm keeping it yet, must do more testing on targets near equator.
But, it has to be said that according to others, there was issues with some CGEM mounts. I can't comment on that issues because I had none...
Good luck with purchase!
Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:01 PM
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Posted 29 August 2013 - 06:42 PM
I can't disagree with this statement. After all the DX IS my high end mount . We are playing in different arenas of AP here. I am however content with my results and enjoy the hobby immensely.
On low end mounts unguided imaging is usually unrepeatable and leads to AP frustration.
I do, but it could be considered controversial and somewhat inappropriate.
Do you know what is man's best invention?
Posted 29 August 2013 - 08:59 PM
I sold my CG5-AGST and bought a used CGEM for under $1k. I can mount my C8 + C80ED with MCX + SSAG which is close to 25# and can go 3 mins guiding with decent tracking for the Mallincam. With my old CG5 and this scope configuration I was also able to go about 3 mins without a hitch. In both instances I was imaging at about F4 so under 1000mm on the C8. I have now tried using the CGEM with my Istar 150mm which by itself is 27# and with the C80ED mounting on top its over 36#. Again I can go 3 mins without much trouble at about 600-700mm in FL with reduction. I seldom need to go over 3 mins with my mallincam even using Halpha... I think if you are like me then 90% of the time you will be imaging at under 3 mins which honestly means I think you can just keep the CG5 and only upgrade if you come across a good deal for a used CGEM like I did. With the $$ i got for the CG5 my net outlay for the CGEM was like $500 which I think is a fair price to pay... (I also bought my CG5-AGST used, but it was really brand new for under $500)...
Ok... what is the benefit to using the CGEM? Well its if you want to do higher mag imaging. I have used my Mallincam at F10 with the C8/C80ED setup and imaging lets say M57, with the CG5 I had poor results going more than 50 seconds even with PHD. With the CGEM I can go 2-3 mins at F10 without much star bloat or streaking, although I do get some stretched stars near the corners...
So honestly, my advice is to bide your time and upgrade to the CGEM if you find a decent used deal. With all the chatter of Celestron introducing a new intermediate mount (with VX like drive), I think this will drive CGEM prices lower in any event over the next 2-5 months.
P.S. For what its worth I do not think it makes sense to spend close to $2k on the CGEM DX brand new as you can get a much higher quality AP900 used for a bit more or even find CGE Pros on sale or used for just $1k more. The pickup in value from the CG5-AGST with the C9.25 is just not that meaningful with the CGEM DX at full retail.
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Posted 30 August 2013 - 06:54 AM
Oh by the way on teamcelestron.com there is new beta firmware for the CGEM that corrects for the 8/3 and dec cogging and on that board expert users are getting over 10 min guided subs... I am using the latest beta firmware on my CGeM also...
Posted 30 August 2013 - 07:00 AM
This is the improvement that I see in combination of more powerfull motor drives.
Posted 30 August 2013 - 12:31 PM
The key is perfect balance and good polar alignment. I ran the ASPA twice when I first set up. My mount has been sitting on the tripod since (in the observatory). I've changed OTA's multiple times and alignment has held up fine. My imaging set up typically weighs in at around 25 lbs with scope, guidescope, camera, etc.
I have read and heard of all the issues with the CGEM and Celestron's other mount. Our imaging group that hangs out at the Fox Observatory currently have 2 CGEM's, 1 CGEM DX, 1 CGE PRO, 1 AVX and 4 AS-GT's that are routinely used each month. NONE have had any issues what so ever. I know this is a relatively small sample but Celestron has treated out group pretty darn good.
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Posted 31 August 2013 - 09:07 AM
I think thru searching the mounts available and companies that back them up, The CGEM and CGEM DX are the best bang for the buck for weight capacity and performance. There are some glitches but for the price, stability and weight capacity I just don't see anything close.. I also realize that wil lnot be doing Hubble grade photos with 15 minute exposures.. It seems that they are trying to address the issues as they can (the beta up-grade),,, will keep watching and listening and LEARNING,, Kasey
Posted 31 August 2013 - 01:15 PM
...The CGEM and CGEM DX are the best bang for the buck for weight capacity and performance...
I have to agree. I recently posted this image to the Binoviewer forum, but it's appropriate here, as well.
There's over 50lbs of gear atop my CGEM DX and it doesn't appear to even realize it's there. Tracking is quite smooth.
Posted 31 August 2013 - 01:55 PM
The CGEM has the same gears, as well as same servos, same bearings,and same castings as the DX. It is reported to have the same mc chip now. The differences are the tripod, counterweight shaft, clutch levers, and mc chip.
What do you mean by "mc chip" and who told you that? Motor control board, firmware, or what?
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What a privilege to be able to attend the MNA CMF SuperConference! I was inspired and energized, learned a great deal of information and met new people with whom we can build relationships. That is everything you could ask and more from an intense two day experience.
Revelation 1 came from a workshop led by Kid's Food Basket from Grand Rapids. They call themselves a "porous" organization, one that someone can enter from any point and get involved. Not only do they leverage volunteer time, they have involved their volunteers financially to use their myriad volunteers as an income source. Arts & Scraps has many common elements in mechanics and volunteer involvement, but we have not to date formalized programs for financial as well as time contributions.
Revelation 2 came from the Prize Foundation session. Remember to look for unlikely and unknown sources for ideas and expertise. Don't be afraid to tackle big issues and throw open the doors to seek help.
Revelation 3 came from the advocacy preconference session. "Keep laser-like focus on long term goals". Involve people around their interests and look for commonalities.
Revelation 4 came from the Impact session. Keep a "burning patience", nurture the backbone of your organization with optimism and perseverance to reach the goal of a successful collective effort. I've often thought the best attribute to have is just plain stubbornness. This is a much more elegant statement.
Revelation 5 also came from the Impact session. There is no silver bullet, just silver buckshot. Again, an elegant phrase.
Revelation 6 on a personal level, from the Investment session, I recognized that I'm fortunate enough to have a savings account. I could invest that in causes in which I believe and put that money to work for social good.
Revelation 7 from the Creativity session: a couple of wonderful tidbits. "Money never solved a money problem"—enough said. Don't save creativity for big problems, rely on group input and repeat priorities often.
Revelation 8 is back from Kid's Food Basket. Make your MISSION seem needy without making your ORGANIZATION seem needy.
Add to this list of big ideas 6 viable contacts for serious follow up and a list of 18 items in a to do list generated by ideas.
This was a very successful two days! Thank you to the Ford Motor Company Fund for the sponsorship. I was so excited about it that I probably told 20 people that's how I was able to attend. It was a good investment in our organization. We've had the first staff meeting with another scheduled next week.
Submitted by Peg Upmeyer, Director of Arts & Scraps and Superconference 2012 Attendee
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Touch 'em All: John Martin on painting Hall of Fame portraits, not knowing who Nolan Ryan is and 36-hour days
Last night was one of those nights that will be special for a lot of people for a long time. Forget about the game for a minute and think about what new Royals Hall of Famer Art Stewart said during his speech. He said he'd always remember the night. It was an honor he never dreamed of.
Well, one man who was integral in the induction ceremony, though he didn't speak or even appear down on the field, was John Martin. In fact Martin has been a key component in every Royals HOF induction. Martin is a painter with deep ties to the organization. You've undoubtedly seen his work. It's everywhere at Kauffman and his connection to the Royals dates back to the 1970s. He's done media guide covers, yearbook covers, all 23 Hall of Fame Portraits, World Series and All-Star Game programs and a good 1,500 to 2,000 total projects. His NCAA mural for the headquarters in Kansas City (before they moved to Indianapolis) took him over three years and measured 12 feet tall and 90 feet in length. Yep, he's the Michelangelo of KC.
A week ago, Around the Horn took a trip to Martin's house/studio in Shawnee, Kan. and ate up an hour of his valuable time. Martin was already having a busy week, having been in New York two days earlier and he was planning a trip back to his hometown of Ottawa, Kan. later that afternoon.
Martin graciously allowed Around the Horn to take some pictures and snoop around, marveling at all the paintings hanging on his walls. We saw the Art Stewart portrait hours after it had been finished and got an exclusive interview with the man behind the canvas. He apologized because he said he was running on just an hour of sleep. He even claimed he was "slow to the trigger." You make the call on this, the second installment of Around the Horn's Touch 'em All…
Around the Horn: Thanks for showing us around your studio.
John Martin: Not a problem. Happy to have you.
ATH: You said all told, Art's portrait took between 15 and 20 hours. It's 9 in the morning and you're running on very little sleep. Now that the paint is drying, are you happy with the way the painting turned out?
JM: Oh yeah. You don't short change the painting. When push comes to shove, your sleep or rest time gets short changed. There's never any doubt about that. You always allocate time and back-up time. When I schedule my work, I have to have a certain time period. I have to think ahead because 90 percent of my work is out of town. I fly maybe 35-40,000 miles a year, mostly on the eastern seaboard. So I have to schedule a lot ahead of time.
I'm the planner and I've got to do the whole thing because I'm a one-man band. So I have to allocate and know how long something's going to take. But every once in a while, I'll get in a snag like this where two or three things come due unexpectedly. But I usually schedule my work so I have down time and it's not so rigid. For a three-quarter length life size, I usually allocate a month. In reality, if I had to do it and I worked 12 hours a day, I could probably do it in 10 days.
ATH: Art's portrait is the 23rd you've done for the Royals Hall of Fame. Plus you've done a bunch of other stuff. How much work have you done for the Royals?
JM: You know it's interesting. I may sound crazy, but I actually have an idea as to what that is. I have a numbering system for all of my clients and I actually kept the Royals as a separate account. I've done approximately 160 jobs for them through the years.
It seems incredible. I look back at that and say, "my gosh, 160 jobs." Well, there were times when I would do the media guide, the yearbook and special events. So I may have done five to six – maybe even more than that – jobs in one year's time. So they kind of add up. I started working for them regularly back in the early 80s and through the mid-90s. That's when we did the actual yearbook. We, meaning my wife and I, designed it and worked with Dean Vogelaar, who was then the Public Relations Director. And it was fun because we were given quite a bit of freedom as far as the format and given an idea from the past season. We got to go down to spring training and spend a week in Florida. Mainly to collect information on new personnel and we'd have sketches of the design and have those looked over. We'd also have a photographer come down and take pictures of the new personnel and do the team picture. Those were fun times.
So consistently that went from like 1983 to 1996, about 13, 14 years. The one that got a lot of awards was the '89 yearbook. Of course, we got some awards when we won the World Series. It was the '86 yearbook after the '85 Series. But '89 was a locker that we got and set-up and it was filled with things pertaining to the editorial content. But we always did pretty well with the yearbooks.
ATH: That's quite a bit of work. With the paintings being on display for fans to see during all 81 home games, plus your work being sold for a number of years, what's that like as an artist to have your work so prominent and seen by so many people?
JM: It's great to have that kind of exposure. It's the knowing that I had a hand with a player being in the Hall of Fame. I was involved in creating something that's on display, of course that's the reward-gain of an artist.
I will say, the first time I saw the banners blown up out at the stadium. That was really something. I went into the stadium with some friends and I had not seen them up there yet. And when you drove in and saw that from the parking lot that was like, "Wow." When you think about it, there probably aren't too many artists that have their work on display at 15 feet high. That is rather unusual. When you see that on the stadium, you can image the feeling you get. Some artists work for an exhibit or a show, but for me it's to come on out to the stadium and you can see them for half a mile.
ATH: You've also done some of the postseason posters, media guides and yearbooks since you've been getting work with the Royals. While we were down in your studio, there were photos of Art around the actual portrait. How do use photos in your work?
JM: You'll see some of these montage works. Sometimes I'll get an assignment that features five or six players. The last media guide I did, I think was 2000 when they had Damon and Dye, Sweeney, really a pretty good core of young players. What I try to do is get enough photos of each player and try to make a balance of pictures and try to make out something that says who they are and what style they play. Maybe they swing the bat or the way they pitch. I try to look for some way someone would look at that and they'd say 'Oh, yeah, that's this particular player.' So I try to get the right photo and then try to start developing it into a painting. You really have to know your subject. I try to get a feel for a player, how he plays, his moves, motions and so on.
I did do quite a bit of sports photography at that time. I got to go to the dugout and work with the press photographers. In the early days, if I didn't have enough information on a particular player, I'd get a press pass and go in and take my own pictures.
One story that was funny, it was 1977 and I was shooting some players that I wasn't satisfied with the information that I had, so I went to a game and we were playing the California Angels. And it was maybe the fourth or the fifth inning and this pitcher for the California Angels was lights out. I was like wow. The guy had great form. There hadn't been anybody on base. And I looked at the guy next to me and I said 'Who is that guy?' He said 'You mean, you don't know who that is?' 'Nah' I said. 'That's Nolan Ryan.' I said 'This guy's pretty good.'
So I took some pictures of him because his motion was just sweet. And it turned out, one of my commissions I got later on was for Major League Baseball. So I ended up doing the cover for the '80 World Series. But the cover, the motion is based on Nolan Ryan. They said that book sold more copies than any of them in the history up to that time. I did four World Series covers and three All-Star game covers.
ATH: So, it seems like you work in both photography and paint?
JM: Photography is just a tool that is used as a reference. If I'm assigned to do a particular person for the Hall of Fame, most of the time it's from photos that have been taken that I'm working from. The way they've been designed it shows the portrait head and shoulders and then an action shot would be worked into it. That's what I started when we came up with the Hall of Fame. In the case of Art Stewart or Joe Burke or some of the other people that were executives – even though I did a large/small with Danny Mathews – it depends on the situation and what it called for.
ATH: You're obviously a Royals fan. What's the most rewarding portrait you've done?
JM: Boy, I don't know. I think, well, the only reason I point it out is the timeliness of Dan Quisenberry and working with the people out there. He'd already been diagnosed with cancer. Not only that but because of the person. Quiz was a really special person. He had a lot of great qualities off the field too.
But that one and of course, Dick Howser. That was after he had already died. I have a special feeling for all of them because of their achievements. I guess because of their timeliness of their health, it was really special that I was in a position to make a contribution like that. Otherwise, they all have their own special meaning. The first ones I did of Amos Otis and Steve Busby. And of course George and Frank. They all have their own story. But because of the timeliness of Quisenberry and Howser. I can say things about Ewing Kauffman. It was a great time for the Royals.
ATH: Now, your work hasn't been limited to the Royals. So what's the most meaningful piece that stands out in your mind?
JM: I think in sports, of course, I've always thought this Longhorns Stampede piece for the University of Texas was one of my favorites. The other one was the All-American room at the University of Kansas. The piece that's over the fireplace. It's coincidental, but probably our (editor's note: Martin is a Jayhawk) greatest athlete was Al Oerter who was a four-time Olympic Gold Medalist in the discus. In the background, you can see the ancient Olympian with the discus and the statement it makes about the student-athlete.
One of my favorite pieces, sports pieces, was the one they call the Mount Rushmore of Kansas City (another editor's note: this painting features Buck O'Neil, Len Dawson, Tom Watson and George Brett). It was done to raise money for ALS, it was a very successful print. We had all four of them sign it. We did a limited edition of 250 prints. They sold for $500 and the first 100 sold for $1,000. We sold most of them out, so it was very successful. What was really neat about it was I knew all four of them before it, but we had all four of them come over and sign it down in the studio.
ATH: Well John, that wraps it up. Thank you so much for your time.
JM: It's not a problem. Thanks for coming out.


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Diesel prices take a 3.5 cent hike for the week, according to EIA data
December 07, 2010
Diesel prices were up for the first time in three week, rising 3.5 cents to $3.197 per gallon for the week of December 6, according to data from the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA).
This increase comes on the heels of a 0.9 cent drop to $3.171 per gallon for the week of November 22 and a 1.3 cent fall from $3.184 per gallon for the week of November 15, which was the highest level diesel prices hit in two years prior to this week's price, which, according to EIA data, is the highest since the week of October 27, 2008, which checked in at $3.288 per gallon.
Diesel prices have been at $3 per gallon or more for 11 consecutive weeks. Prior to the week of October 4, when diesel prices hit $3.00 per gallon, the price per gallon of diesel was below the $3.00 mark for 18 straight weeks. But the recent rise in prices is in line with gains in the price per barrel of crude oil, which has been hovering in the mid $80s, on average, during the same period.
As of press time oil barrel prices were at $90.37 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, according to a Bloomberg report. The report added that the increase is tied to a decline in excess inventories in recent weeks, which is likely to continue.
The EIA is calling for 2010 crude oil prices to hit $78.80 per barrel and 2011 prices at $85.17 per barrel, according to its short-term energy outlook. Both figures are above previous estimates of $77.97 per barrel for 2010 and $83.00 per barrel for 2011.
As oil prices ride the wave of fluctuating prices, a recent Logistics Management reader survey of about 150 logistics, supply chain, and transportation managers found interesting disparities regarding how much shippers' average fuel surcharges were above their base rates.
And even though oil and prices are still relatively in check despite recent increases, the fact remains that the current rate of diesel consumption is not foreseeable in the future, according to Chuck Taylor, founder and principal of Awake! Consulting, an organization that encourages supply chain professionals to play active roles in shaping national energy policy.
Speaking at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Annual Conference in San Diego earlier this year, Taylor said that for the first time in its history the United States will be forced to increase economic growth while decreasing oil consumption, which, he said, is something that has never happened before.
"This is something that has serious implications for the prosperity of global supply chains," said Taylor. "There are many who say that cannot be done…and that we are in for a permanent decline, but I don't agree with that."
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Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Rookie Bradley Beal led a trio of Washington
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Beal, who the Wizards selected with the third pick in the 2012 NBA Draft,
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Tristan Thompson poured in a game-high 18 points and grabbed 10 boards and
Alonzo Gee chipped in 13 points for the Cavs, who finished 21-45 last season.
Cleveland held a 72-71 advantage after three quarters, but the Wizards got
back-to-back 3-pointers from Trevor Ariza and Shelvin Mack to jump in front.
Tyler Zeller's tip-in with just over a minute left gave the Cavs a 93-92 lead,
but Cook answered with a triple and Beal buried a pair of free-throws with 5.5
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Pop star Miley Cyrus has beaten competition from Michael Jackson and Madonna to top a poll of the best dance moves.
The "Wrecking Ball" star claimed the No. 1 spot in the list of the 10 Best Celebrity Dances, compiled by The London Cabaret Club, thanks to her controversial "twerking."
Cyrus saw off competition from Madonna's "Vogue" dance and Jackson's signature Moonwalk, which came in second and third respectively.
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The poll also featured the "Gangnam Style" routine by South Korean pop star Psy, Kylie Minogue's "Locomotion", Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and the line dance performed by Cyrus' country star father Billy Ray to his hit "Achy Breaky Heart."


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In the wake of the November 2004 elections in Kansas, antievolutionists gained the majority of seats on the state board of education, and they are now using their 6-4 majority to try to undermine the treatment of evolution in the state science standards, which are undergoing revision. A first draft of the revised standards was submitted to the board in December 2004, and approved, despite complaints that the opinions of antievolutionists were ignored. Efforts to incorporate a "minority report" written with the aid of a local "intelligent design" organization were unsuccessful.
NCSE Supporter Dalrymple receives National Medal of Science
Noted geologist and NCSE Supporter G. Brent Dalrymple was named a 2005 National Medal of Science Laureate, in an announcement made on February 14, 2005, by President Bush. The medals will be awarded at a White House ceremony on March 14, 2005.
Antievolution resolution proposed in the Kansas legislature
According to the Lawrence Journal-World, an antievolution resolution was introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives on February 15, 2005. The sponsor is Representative Mary Pilcher-Cook (R-Shawnee), who said that the proposed resolution, which is nonbinding, was meant to promote "objectivity in science education."
Evolution warning label removed from textbooks in Beebe, Arkansas
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Ernst Mayr dies
NCSE joins the worldwide scientific community in mourning the death of Ernst Mayr, a towering figure in twentieth-century biology, on February 3, 2005, in Bedford, Massachusetts, at the age of 100. In more than twenty books and hundred of scientific papers, Mayr made fundamental empirical and conceptual contributions, not only to evolutionary biology but also to its history and philosophy.
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WASHINGTON (USA TODAY) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Wednesday his intent to "reform and reshape" the military -- from paying personnel to buying weapons -- to deal with deep budget cuts the Pentagon faces.
Hagel's speech at the National Defense University was billed by the Pentagon as his first major policy address. It comes as the Pentagon pares $41 billion from its $600 billion budget forced by automatic budget cuts known as sequestration and about $500 billion more over the next decade if Congress and the White House don't agree on a plan to reduce the federal deficit.
"This effort will by necessity consider big choices that could lead to fundamental change and a further prioritization of the use of our resources," Hagel said. "Change that involves not just tweaking or chipping away at existing structures or practices but where necessary fashioning entirely new ones that are better suited to 21st-century challenges and initiatives."
Hagel's predecessors also have targeted runaway spending on weapons systems and growth in personnel costs with limited success. Former Defense secretary Robert Gates killed plans for the Army's suite of new ground-combat vehicles and the Marines' landing craft and capped the purchase of the Air Force's F-22 fighter. Those actions happened after billions had already been spent.
Personnel costs, particularly benefits, have continued to rise at unsustainable levels. Todd Harrison, a military budget expert at the non-partisan Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, has noted that personnel costs are growing so fast that they will consume the entire Pentagon budget by 2039.
Another Gates initiative, reducing the number of generals and admirals, appears to have been stymied as well. The ranks of three- and four-star officers has swelled by more than 100 since 2001. Gates called for a cut of 50 of them in 2010, but Hagel, in his speech, indicated little progress has been made.
"Today the operational forces of the military -- measured in battalions, ship and aircraft wings -- have shrunk dramatically since the Cold War era," Hagel said. "Yet the three- and four-star command and support structures sitting atop these smaller fighting forces have stayed intact, with minor exceptions, and in some cases, they are actually increasing in size and rank."
President Obama chose Hagel, a Vietnam-war veteran and two-term Senate Republican from Nebraska, in part because he supports Obama's strategy of avoiding costly ground wars like those in Iraq and Afghanistan and to make tough budget choices. Hagel won Senate confirmation after a tough hearing in which Republicans questioned his support for Israel and opposition to Iran.
Hagel charged Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter with leading a review of how the Pentagon will deal with its "strategic and fiscal challenges."
Hagel noted that any serious attempt at change must confront the three main drivers of the Pentagon's budget: weapons buying, compensation for troops and civilians, and overhead.
"Left unchecked, spiraling costs to sustain existing structures and institutions, provide benefits to personnel and develop replacements for aging weapons platforms will eventually crowd out spending on procurement, operations and readiness -- the budget categories that enable the military to be and stay prepared," he said.


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Serenity and Sophistication Blend in this High Tech Home
Electronics and the great outdoors work together to create an ultra-relaxing home environment.
Sunshine, fresh air and nothing but trees as far as the eye can see. The owners of this 12,000-square-foot custom home in central California enjoy all of nature's bounty, but with the added luxury of some very sophisticated home technologies. Yes, in this house modern electronic systems and the great outdoors live in perfect harmony, where one complements and enhances the other. Automated lights accentuate pathways that lead from one back yard patio to the next; music drifts from rock speakers by the pool house to the guest house; and a variety of sensors keeps an eye on the grounds so the owners can relax and enjoy their wellearned free time.
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Like many homeowners embarking on a high-tech project, the couple who owns this residence wasn't sure initially which kinds of features and functions would make the most sense to incorporate into the design of their custom home. With guidance from the custom electronics (CE) professionals at David Vincent Design, Carmel, Calif., they were able to determine several areas of their lifestyle that would benefit greatly from technology. "They came up with several good concepts, mostly based around how they envisioned living in the house," says David Vincent Design owner Jim Zoyiopoulos.
Since they planned to spend much of their time outside, special attention was paid to the outdoor living areas. Keypads mounted in several weather-protected places let the owners summon music to any or all of 13 independent listening zones. For example, while XM radio plays through the eave-mounted SpeakerCraft speakers at the outdoor kitchen, tunes from a dock-mounted iPod can drift through the rock speakers (also from SpeakerCraft) by the swimming pool. Those keypads can control much more than music too—like fountains, a bug zapper and two overhead gas heaters. The lighting also plays an important role, leading from the main house to the pool house, to the billiards barn, to the guest quarters and everywhere in between—and all the owners do is touch a button to illuminate the pathways. The music and lighting function the same inside the house as they do outside.
Automated Conveniences
Responsible for this mode of convenient control and the distribution of music is a sophisticated, custom-programmed Crestron Pro2 processor and matrix switcher. Signals from keypads and touchpanels travel over a high-speed highway of cabling, which was installed while the home was under construction, to a rack of equipment stashed in a specially built utility room. It's here that the CE pros from David Vincent Design can program settings for the extensive Lutron lighting and Crestron distributed music systems, as well as for the motorized shades, thermostats, security sensors and other electronics.
While the homeowners wanted the Crestron system to provide easy, convenient control over various elements of their home, some adjustments they decided should happen automatically. For example, they never have to remember to turn off the gas fireplaces. Instead, the Crestron system deactivates them after they've been on for a certain amount of time. And the motorized shades that cover the windows in several rooms lift and lower based on a preset schedule so that the sunlight won't damage the furniture or artwork. Smart thermostats? You bet—they self-adjust based on the time of day, so the house is always at its most comfortable. Should the temperature and humidity in the wine cellar rise or fall beyond a certain range the owners are immediately notified by a text message. And even if the owners aren't outside to enjoy the fountains, the automation system still remembers to turn them on occasionally so that the water stays fresh.
Always Prepared
The Crestron Pro2 also assists the home's security system. From any touchpanel, the system can be monitored, armed and disarmed. Whenever a car approaches the property, the Crestron touchpanels emit a chime and display real-time video captured by six strategically placed, weatherproof Speco Surveillance cameras. A sensor buried alongside the driveway triggers the notification procedure. Peering at any touchpanel screen, the owners can determine who's there, and prepare the house accordingly. For example, they might summon songs from the XM Radio receiver to play over the living room speakers. If more guests are expected, they might cue the tunes to play in all 43 listening zones on the property. Or, if there's a big game or a movie night on the social calendar, they can prep the lower level's dedicated theater as quickly as tapping a kaleidescape icon on a touchpanel that's been mounted on the armrest of one of the Fortress Seating chairs. This command, as governed by the Crestron processor, kick starts a slew of equipment, including a Sony video projector, Denon audio/video receiver and Triad amplifiers. It also draws open a pair of motorized drapes to reveal a 100-inch Stewart Filmscreen screen and dims the lights.
There's no shortage of entertainment options in this home theater. The Kaleidescape media server holds 150 DVDs, or the owners can choose from something that's been recorded on either his or her digital satellite receiver. A Sony Blu-ray player is also available to play a new release that a friend may have brought along. The same Crestron touchpanel that is used to prepare the theater presents all of the movie choices on either its own built-in screen or the owners can pull the information up onto the big 100-incher so that the entire crowd can help choose a flick. Although the theater is the best place for viewing, a Crestron video distribution system can transmit audio and video from any component in the equipment rack to any big-screen TV and speakers in the house, as well as to the TVs and speakers in the pool house and billiards barn.
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After the last guest has departed, it takes mere seconds for the owners to shut down the house for the night. Any light, any speaker and any TV that's been left on is immediately put to bed when they press the goodnight button on a keypad in their master suite. Even the driveway sensors are smart enough -thanks to their tie to the Crestron system- to know that it's time to be quiet. David Vincent Design set up the system so that only an arriving car will trigger an announcement. A second sensor that's buried closer to the house overrides the first sensor so that the system remains silent when guests depart.
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A noon-hour storm passed through Holyoke Monday, Sept. 23, dumping rain around town. Officially, only .06 inches of rain fell, but reports from around town indicate as much as an inch at various spots. A body of water formed along Scheunemann Street west of Interocean Avenue as soon as the heavy rain began but disappeared quickly as the sun came out shortly after the rain had stopped.
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Calvin's Goldwater honors
Calvin has three Goldwater Scholars and one honorable mention.
April 08, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Manners on the menu: an etiquette dinner
Junior Theo Voss learned how to eat his roll and exit the table at this year's etiquette dinner.
April 21, 2011 | Theo Voss
A problem-solver and the Putnam
A math and computer science major was a top scorer in a prestigious international math competition.
April 21, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Spring Arts Festival
The Visual Arts Guild hosts a party with music, art and food for the whole campus.
May 09, 2011 | Theo Voss
Student lands prestigious theological fellowship
A fellowship from the Fund for Theological Education is helping Daniel Camacho to fulfill his call to the ministry.
May 20, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
A premiere business plan
Kelly LeCoy, a 2011 Calvin grad, has now won three business plan competitions in three months. On Tuesday, May 31, she won the 5X5, an initiative launched by ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos. She was awarded $5,000 to put toward her idea, "Uptown Kitchen."
June 01, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Researching the mighty phage
Summer research projects pair two students with two professors in the study of bacteriophages.
June 10, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Hendriksma wins Spoelhof Award
Jane Hendriksma, Calvin's dean of students for judicial affairs, won the 2011 William Spoelhof Lifetime Achievement Award.
June 10, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Galaxies far, far away ...
Astronomy professor Deb Haarsma and her student researchers study the largest galaxies in the universe.
June 17, 2011 | Jessica Folkema
The economic impact of year-round schooling
A professor-student duo researches the economics of studying all the year 'round.
June 24, 2011 | Lynn Rosendale
Researching how berberine works on diabetes
Larry Louters and four student researchers are studying how berberine works on diabetes.
June 30, 2011 | Phil de Haan
Video: Using electrophysiology to study the brain
A biochemistry major and two professors are using electrophysiology to study brain tissue.
July 29, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Exploring leadership, climbing peaks: Snow Mountain Ranch
Students learn to wrangle horses, clean toilets and serve as leaders at the Leadership Challenge Institute at Snow Mountain Ranch.
August 22, 2011 | Jessica Folkema
Streetfest leaders re-vitalize Camp Waltman Lake
Streetfest leaders were scrubbing, remodeling and staying a step ahead of the beaver at Camp Waltman Lake: Calvin's 319-acre retreat.
September 01, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Student senate launches bike share
Forty more students signed up for the semester loan than senate had bikes for.
October 03, 2011 | Andrew Steiner
Video: A view of science research
This summer nearly 90 science students researched everything from the human eye to herring gulls. Watch the video.
October 14, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
International student in the executive chair
Nana Owusu-Achau is mid-way through a historic first semester as student body president.
October 25, 2011 | Andrew Steiner
Senior wins regional Idea Pitch
Kim VandenAkker, the winner of this year's Elevator Pitch, recently won the regional Idea Pitch.
November 07, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Bravo, Fitah!
A stunning voice from Madagascar.
November 20, 2011 | Lynn Rosendale
Student uses Pepsi grant to care for strays
Alissa Hoekstra's 5k grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project will be used to help her local animal shelter.
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Environment: Home and Work
Why should I worry about environmental hazards at work?
What substances should I be aware of at work or while enjoying my hobbies?
How do I know if I'm being exposed to dangerous levels of these substances?
Are there any environmental factors I should be aware of at home?
What is listeriosis?
How can I avoid getting listeriosis?
What is toxoplasmosis?
How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis?
Can I relax in a hot tub or sauna?
Why should I worry about environmental hazards at work?Some substances found in the workplace may affect fertility.
Additionally, if you don't realize you are pregnant, you could unintentionally expose your unborn baby to potentially dangerous substances during its vulnerable first few weeks of growth and development. This could increase your risk of miscarriage, birth defects, low birthweight, or premature birth.
What substances should I be aware of at work or while enjoying my hobbies?Some substances can be harmful to you once you become pregnant (and to your baby), so it is good to become informed about these potential risks while you are planning your pregnancy. You should be aware if at work, or when enjoying one of your hobbies, you are exposed to:
How do I know if I'm being exposed to dangerous levels of these substances?Raise the subject with your health care provider and check our resources section for Enviornment: Home and Work to find out where you can get further information on specific environmental hazards.
Are there any environmental factors I should be aware of at home?While you are planning your pregnancy, it is helpful to know what things within your environment you will need to avoid as soon as you become pregnant. Although these environmental factors should not affect your health pre-pregnancy or your ability to conceive, domestic health hazards you'll want to avoid as soon as you are pregnant include:
What is listeriosis?Listeriosis is a disease carried by the bacterium listeria. The possible consequences are severe and include miscarriage. You can get listeriosis from eating some soft cheeses, undercooked meat and fish, and prepared meat products such as cold cuts and sausages. It is not particularly common, but about one-third of the cases in the United States occur in pregnant women.
How can I avoid getting listeriosis?To stay clear of listeriosis, you should:
What is toxoplasmosis?Toxoplasmosis is a common parasite that can seriously harm an unborn baby. The parasite is most often spread through exposure to cat droppings or eating contaminated raw and undercooked meat. If you have always been around indoor/outdoor cats, it is likely you already have antibodies against contracting toxoplasmosis.
Many people who have it don't know it; symptoms are mild and flu-like. If you've had it in the past you may now be immune. Pre-pregnancy testing for toxoplasmosis is not routine, so if you think you may have been exposed, ask your health care provider for a test.
How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis?There are a number of ways you can avoid getting toxoplasmosis if you think you may be pregnant:
Can I relax in a hot tub or sauna?If you are in the early stages of pregnancy, prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to neural tube defects in the baby.
You can, however, enjoy a calming soak in a bathtub with water no warmer than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid, or at least limit your time to ten minutes, in saunas, steam baths, and hot tubs.
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Avron is a bustling venue and caters for small to medium size functions. The restaurant can hold 100 people for dinner, birthday functions, and other special occasions. The capacity goes up to 250 for cocktail functions. The restaurant has a contemporary feel and is family friendly. A great selection of sushi is also available. Avron is open for lunch from 10 am until 3 pm and for dinner from 5 pm until 10.30 pm.
Balducci's Ristorante is nestled in Cape Town's V & A Waterfront. Famous for its sublime food, attentive service, understated formality and fabulous view of Cape Town's working harbour and Table Mountain, Balducci's prides itself with its fine food and extensive international award winning wine list.
The ethos at Balducc's is to provide outstanding food that is simple, clean and delicious, using traditional Italian recipes that have been modernised. Dishes are prepared using only the best ingredients, with passion and contemporary creative flair. Heavily influenced by Italian cuisine, there is also an Africa twist with dishes such as ostrich lasagne and carpaccio of venison.
There is something for everyone, from gourmet pizzas to slow roasted lamb shank, from our delicious Balducci's House salad to freshly shucked oysters, as well as a Sushi Bar, where only the finest, freshest fish is served to a discerning clientele. Diners looking for something a little meatier flock to Balducci's for our 350g, 28 day matured prime rump and prego roll, served on a freshly toasted roll with Portuguese chili sauce.
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Caffe San Marco's relaxed atmosphere, great views and Italian influence, as well its sidewalk location in the V & A Waterfront means patrons can sit back, sip on a gourmet cup of coffee and people watch. A truly Italian experience, Caffe San Marco offers patrons an authentic slice of that la vita e bella, or the beautiful life. Nestled in the bustling Waterfront, looking out over the harbour where the seals frolic and water traffic goes to and fro, Caffe San Marco's menu is made up of a selection of delicious fare to satisfy and delight.
Whether its breakfast, lunch, dinner, a light snack or a cup of the best coffee, Caffe San Marco has something to offer. Real Italian food, made the traditional way, each meal is freshly prepared and made to order. The beef carpaccio is one of the house specialities cut from the finest fillet, garnished with the finest salina capers. There are a range of pastas and salads made with authentic Italian ingredients. There is an extensive breakfast menu, served until 12pm, as well as a selection of gourmet sandwiches.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Caffe San Marco offers an the best views, the finest coffees and fabulous food, while being the perfect place to watch the world go by.
Col'Cacchio is a vibrant, modern take on the traditional Italian kitchen and serves up arguably some of the best Italian food. Originality meets rustic and familiar in this beautifully decorated spot in Canal Walk Shopping Centre.
Start off with an Insalata (salad), and if you think this is a boring option, think again. Ingredients like rocket, roasted beetroot, roasted butternut, feta, crispy onions, pomegranate arils, green yogurt dressing, caramelized pear and loads more combine to form a wide variety of explosive flavours.
The pizzas are woodfired, as pizza should be, and toppings range from the traditional like bacon, onions and mushrooms to the more exotic seven-hour lamb stew. A bambini (kids) menu is also available with some traditional favourites.
The dessert menu does not dissappoint either and offers dishes like chocolate pizza with a choice of toppings, a Lindt chocolate trio, proudly South African malva pudding, white chocolate cheese cake and the old Italian favourite, tiramisu.
This well-priced restaurant will not dissappoint and is a definite recommendation for those who love comfort food with a modern twist.
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, IL Bar Italiano is a friendly and relaxed eatery, beautifully decorated, with emphasis on fresh ingredients and quality cooking.
The menu has an authentic Italian feel, with varied selections and diverse wine choices.
For decadent food and fine wine, dine at Il Bar Italiano in Groenkloof.
Ocean Basket is a popular South African restaurant offering hearty, fresh seafood at affordable prices. The extensive menu caters for all tastes, and even for the little ones. All main meals come with either stir fry, rice, chips or salad.
The fun, vibrant kids' meals like 'Mermaids Calamari Rings' and 'Captain Hook's Prawns' will make sure your brood is satisfied and healthy. There are also great seafood platters on offer and mouth-watering sushi, maki, sashimi and fashion sandwiches.
Enjoy a lovely meal or ice cold sundowner while enjoying the view of the Walvis Bay Harbour.
Open for private functions, weddings and parties
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is one of the most stylish, trendy places to be in Cape Town's V & A Waterfront. Specialising in local seafood, including West Coast crayfish, Saldanha mussels, Paternoster oysters, calamari and fresh line fish from the Cape Coast, OYO is a diner's delight. Visitors can sit back and take in the awe inspiring view of Table Mountain and soak up the busy atmosphere of the harbour while sipping on a cocktail or a glass of bubbly. Part of the Victoria and Alfred Hotel, one of the original parts of the Waterfront development, OYO is steeped in style, class and quality.
Nowhere will you find more pizza with 26 different pizza options. Panarottis usually serve their delicious topping combinations on crispy, thin-crust bases, but diners can enjoy a thick base or the calzone at no extra charge.
Mouthwatering toppings include deboned pork rib, Italian sausage, tikka chicken, and even boerewors (beef sausage) marinated in a thick barbecue basting. Panarottis even caters for the health conscious with the San Marco and Chicken Fajita options, both approved by the Heart Foundation.
For the more adventurous there is the monsterrito. Choose your favourite pizza and supersize it to almost half a metre in diameter.
Panarottis serves up a wide variety of other meals including delicious steaks, baby chicken, tender lamb chops and pastas and salads.
This restaurant is situated in the food court of Canal Walk Shopping Centre, right by the cinemas. So watch out for their famous all-you-can-eat nights, combine it with a movie or some shopping, and you've got an outing for the whole family.
Tembo Village Restaurant is set in a tropical garden overlooking the swimming pool and poolside bar. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, and deliciously grilled specialities, charcoal fired pizza, and freshly caught seafood from the Indian Ocean for lunch. Dinner is a three course meal with a selection of two starters, and a choice between a three-course meat, fish or vegetarian meal. The fish and prawns are particularly tasty, covered in a mouth-watering African inspired sauce and served with homemade risotto. End the night in style with a scrumptious lime cheesecake or vegetable crepe.
The Green Dolphin Restaurant is one of Cape Town's premier jazz hotspots. Located in the V & A Waterfront, on the water's edge, patrons can sit with Table Mountain as their backdrop, watching the seals at play while taking in the smooth sounds of some of the finest jazz the Mother city has to offer. Relaxed, intimate and jivey, the Green Dolphin is a popular haunt for tourists as well as Capetonians who are looking for a great night out.
The menu is varied and has a little something for everyone. With plenty of fresh seafood on offers, as well as delicious meat and vegetarian speciality, diners will be delighted. The seafood chowder and fresh mussels with a creamy white wine sauce with chilli, coriander and garlic are a must on the starter menu. And the venison kebabs and prawn and crayfish duo are a tasty treat for those with a bigger appetite. The wine list offers some of the finest wines from around South Africa, the perfect complement to any of the dishes on the menu.
With jazz every night of the year, fabulous food, unsurpassed views and a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere, the Green Dolphin should be on everyone's list of places to eat in Cape Town.
Willoughby & Co, in Cape Town's V & A Waterfront, is best known for its deliciously prepared fresh seafood and sushi. Named Best Seafood Restaurant for 2007/8 by the V & A Waterfront Restaurant Guide, Willoughby & Co offers diners sublime food, great service and an outstanding wine list.
Using only the finest ingredient and freshest seafood Willoughby & Co is committed to providing its clientele with a menu that reflects modern food trends that are innovative, delicious and for the most part unique to the restaurant. Whether it is sushi, mussels, freshly shucked oysters, fresh line fish or carnivorous dishes from the menu, diners are guaranteed to be dazzled by the outstanding quality of food that is produced by Willoughby's. There is a full Japanese kitchen where signature dishes such as Rainbow Reloaded and Soft Shell Crab in Ponzu Sauce are prepared under the watchful eye of Asian Chef Sam.
The renovations in 2008 gave an entirely new dimension to the restaurant, creating more seats inside. Diners can sit at the sushi bar and watch as their meal is prepared, alternatively there is a seated area in the mall where diners can feast on a variety of fresh seafood, sushi, oysters and a selection of other dishes. Famous for quality, freshness and consistency, Willoughby's is great value for money.