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Explore the Ooh-La-La Factor at Seattle's Finest French Restaurants
By Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert
Do you love French food? Bien sur! That's a no-brainer; we do too, and that's why we dedicate ourselves to finding the best places to enjoy French cuisine in Seattle. We've diligently scouted out the top eateries, and we've listened to our readers and their reviews of Seattle restaurants. We share the places that get great buzz, like Café Campagne, and we showcase the ones that have proven themselves over time, like Le Gourmand. We also point out good neighborhoods for French restaurants in the Seattle - Downtown area, for instance. When the craving hits, we'll make sure you get your fix! French food in Seattle means fresh baguettes, quiches, soups, tartes, steaks, seafood and the decadent desserts we've all come to expect, but it also means fusion dishes inspired but the flavors of the globe. Mais oui, extensive wine lists complement each food menu, and creative cocktails also make for excellent pairings in this modern age, too. All of these restaurants feature decor elements and ambiences that effectively reflect the romantic air of France–some whisk diners away to intimate Parisian eateries, perfect for a date night or a quiet spot in which to celebrate special occasions, while other venues have the feel of a bustling French cafe on a weekend morning. Either way, you will enjoy. La vie est belle!
A mainstay in the Pike Place Market for more than thirty years, Maximilien is a romantic and charming French restaurant with spectacular patio views. Owner-operated since 1997, Maximilien boasts the old-world charm of any romantic hideaway in Paris (with a Northwest twist). From inside or on the patio, enjoy a panoramic view that takes in Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, West Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Antique mirrors cover most of the walls to make this romantic view sublime from any seat in the house. The chefs at Maximilien cook using local ingredients and French techniques. The result? A delectable, seasonally-changing menu highlighted by such signatures as the wonderful "Duck Confit." (2066827270)
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
Toulouse Petit Kitchen and Lounge has been earning accolades almost since it opened. The ornate and filigreed interior of the space is just the beginning of a dining experience built on the food, style and attitude of New Orleans' French Quarter. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining, the restaurant has a voluminous menu encompassing Italian, Spanish and French-countryside and coastal-Mediterranean cuisine, along with a full slate of affordable American-style Ppime steakhouse selections, traditional Northwest seafood and a multitude of house-made charcuterie and small-plate offerings. And as you might expect from a spot that takes its cues from the French Quarter, Toulouse is renowned for its happy hour, including the one timed perfectly for a leisurely and extended brunch. (2064329069)
Cafe Presse
This charming spot on South Capitol Hill near Seattle University (open since 2007) offers full coffee service featuring Caffe Vita coffee, house-made pastries, affordable French wines, a full bar open daily until 2 a.m., a newsstand of various magazines and newspapers and a menu of "casual Parisian café classics." Patrons feast on options from baguette sandwiches and French onion soup to cod filet, crispy duck leg and vegetarian Raclette. Weekends at Café Presse mean soccer matches featuring teams from America, Europe and around the globe in the bar up front. Café Presse is open every day from 7am til 2am. (206.709.7674)
Le Pichet
The skill in preparation that you'll find at this French bistro is practically awe-inspiring. From homemade sausages to a golden roast chicken, everything is provided the utmost care and given a light, capable touch. As a result, flavors shine through, offering diners the essence of the food. The rich country-style pâté is exceptional and makes for a wonderful appetizer, as do the oysters, dressed with a zesty sauce of muscadet wine and shallots. Other specialties include grilled sturgeon, boudin blanc sausage, and a substantial portion of onion soup. Open throughout the day, the eatery welcomes diners with savory traditional fare and a substantial serving of casual charm. (206-256-1499)
Locals and visitors alike flock to RN74, Michael Mina's downtown outpost, known for its "creative, modern, yet simple interpretations of regional French cuisine." In the chic lounge area, visitors enjoy delectable treats like duck fat fries, bacon-flavored popcorn, jazzed-up deviled eggs, sliders and beef skewers. Main dishes include locally-sourced, seasonal highlights like house-aged steaks, vegetables from local organic farms and Puget Sound seafood (like Michael Mina's Ahi Tuna Tartare). But perhaps, most importantly, patrons return for RN74's extensive wine list that highlights the Burgundy region of France plus boutique wine producers from Washington and Oregon. In addition to pouring at least 40 wines by the glass (priced from $6-$32) and 1,300-plus wines by the bottle, RN74 currently features Champagne and sparkling wine from around the world. Try them by the glass, half-glass or as a flight representing five different countries. ((206) 456-7474)
Café Campagne
If you can't get a reservation for lunch or dinner at Campagne and still want to experience the award-winning, bistro-style restaurant, then try the café for brunch. You can't go wrong, and you can visit the Market while in the area. A quintessential Parisian decor provides a delightful backdrop for a fine morning meal, including freshly squeezed orange juice and steaming coffee. Try French toast made with brioche and bourbon egg batter or a fluffy omelet stuffed with potatoes and laced with rosemary.The restaurant also places emphasis on beverage pairings, and an extensive wine menu offers a wide array, most varietals sold by the glass or by the bottle. (206-728-2233)
Place Pigalle
An intimate standout at Pike Place Market, this restaurant beckons you to spend romantic time with someone special. Whether you dine outdoors or in, the warm, inviting French bistro, find spectacular views. Indoor tables boast lovely window vistas, and in summer months, a summer patio overlooks market architecture, Elliot Bay and the majestic Olympic Mountains. Fish that have been fresh-caught that very day, maybe even that very hour, grace the menu, along with briny mussels and a rich onion soup crusted with gruyere. Place Pigalle's strong points include delicious seasonal menus that combine local ingredients with a variety of culinary traditions. (206-624-1756)
Brasserie Margaux
Filled with rich wood accents, snowy white tablecloths, and elegant table settings, this restaurant in the Belltown neighborhood offers Northwest-influenced French classics in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Start with the soup du jour; French onion soup, rich with caramelized onions and gruyère cheese, is a comforting favorite. A grilled sea scallop brochette, served over warm chorizo-potato salad, and a giant mushroom ravioli with white truffle cream are indicative of the menu's breadth. Traditional dishes like coq au vin, beef bourguignonne, and steak frites arrive with delicious sides and don't disappoint. Save room for tiramisu profiteroles or the crème brûlée of the month! (206-777-1990)
Bastille Cafe and Bar
Get transported to a Parisian cafe with charming, authentic decor like 19th-century sconces from a church in the French countryside, a clock that once hung in a Paris metro station and a host stand that once serviced a small French hotel. The food is equally delightful; try main dishes like moules frites, steak frites, the fish of the day, ricotta Cavatelli and the roasted half chicken with Dijon dumpling, black trumpet mushroom and Brussels sprout gratin. The Back Bar, the self-proclaimed "sexiest place in town" with a crystal chandelier and Art Deco sconces, is the ideal spot for cocktails before or after your meal. (206.453.5014)
About Corinne Whiting
Corinne hails from the other Washington, where she caught the travel bug early on. Corinne studied abroad in Strasbourg, France (undergrad) and in Edinburgh, Scotland (graduate school). She's backpacked around Australia, taught English in Argentina and explored (so far!) countries from Cambodia and Egypt to Turkey and China. Corinne served as associate editor at Where magazine for five years; as a freelancer, she now writes for publications like National Geographic Traveler and Amtrak's OnTrak. Here in the lovely Northwest, she's attempting to debunk the rain myths, up her coffee and live music quotient and find her Zen near/on the water.
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Metro: Stop banning dogs from our regional parks!
In 1995 and again in 2006 Metro proposed two bond measures to acquire land for future parks. Portlanders enthusiastically supported these acquisitions. Unbeknownst to most of us, the Metro Council then took the unusual step to ban all dogs from … Continue reading
What's up with building the Salmonberry Trail?
It's been several months since I have posted any significant new additions to this site. The reason for my absence? I was totally engrossed in completing the manuscript for my next book, "Trails and Tails – Exploring Oregon's North Coast … Continue reading
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Moonshining along the Lower Columbia River.
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Kerfuffle in the St. Helens Schoolyard.
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Shoot-out at the Sophie Mozee homestead!
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Portland landscape 200 years ago.
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Shoe fads come and go, and investors make and lose money chasing them. One of the hottest brands over the past decade is the UGG line of fleece-lined boots, and one of the hottest stocks, its parent, Deckers Outdoor deck -2.5060240963855422% Deckers Outdoor Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD60.69 -1.56 -2.5060240963855422% /Date(1474923687570-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 274668 AFTER HOURS USD60.69 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1127 P/E Ratio 18.28012048192771 Market Cap 1994490056.99158 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 524942 More quote details and news » (ticker: DECK). Deckers' revenue has grown more than 15-fold in the past 10 years, to an estimated $1.56 billion this year. Its shares are up 3,300% in the same period -- and that's after the stock's more-than-50% fall, to $53, in the past seven months.
Short sellers, who have long derided UGGs' staying power, have prospered of late. But after talking with retailers, fashion stylists, analysts and customers, it is clear to us that UGGs still have legs. What's more, Deckers' depressed shares look attractive. The stock could rebound to $75 or more in the next year as high sheepskin prices pull back and the company expands internationally and opens new retail stores.
Both of those efforts are still in early days. "This is a good entry point for the stock," says Robert Luna, chief executive and chief investment officer for SureVest Capital Management, a wealth-management outfit in Phoenix that owns the stock. At Deckers' current level, he says, "a lot of the risk management has been done for you."
BEFORE IT WAS FAMOUS FOR UGG boots, Deckers was known for Teva sandals, the first performance sandal line, introduced in 1985. Ten years later -- and two years after the company first sold shares to the public -- it paid about $15 million for the UGG brand, which had made its debut in the 1960s on the feet of Australian surfers. UGG sales grew dramatically from a tiny base, but the brand really didn't reach critical mass until the mid-2000s, after Angel Martinez, formerly chief marketing officer at Reebok, who helped build that company's aerobic shoe brand from scratch, was named CEO. Martinez, 57, who moved to the Bronx with his family from Cuba when he was three, expanded UGG distribution carefully through upscale department stores, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's. He kept the company out of mass-market chains and mid-level retailers such as Macy's, to help maintain the brand's cachet.
In the past five years, straight through the recession, Deckers' revenue compounded at a 35% annual clip, with earnings per share rising at an even faster 44% rate. Last year the company earned $199 million, or $5.07 a share, on revenue of $1.38 billion.
In that context, this year looks like a disaster, with the company hit by an unseasonably warm winter, a 40% spike in sheepskin prices (year over year through March), and the crisis in Europe, where UGG has been looking to expand sales. With UGG comprising 87% of Deckers' sales last year, the pain has been even greater.
In addition, Deckers lowered its profit guidance two quarters in a row, and earnings fell far short of analysts' estimates for the March period. In April management lowered full-year earnings guidance by 9% to 10%. Momentum players, and there were many, have fled the stock.
This year analysts expect Deckers' revenue to climb just 13%, with earnings falling nearly 11%, to $178 million, or $4.56 a share.
But this is not a company in crisis. Debt-free, Deckers is sitting on $229 million, or $6 a share in cash, and could generate $100 million in free cash flow this year. Management is responding to the price decline by buying back shares -- $20 million worth in the first quarter, with authorization for another $80 million. "We expect to move on that," Chief Financial Officer Thomas George told Barron's. That could help put a floor under earnings-per-share estimates.
At the same time, sheepskin prices have come down 35% since April, due to growing Australian sheep herds and higher meat consumption. If that trend continues, it will be a strong tailwind for earnings.
UGG'S SIGNATURE SHEEPSKIN BOOTS typically cost around $200 a pair, and since they rarely last more than one or two winters, the company's loyal customer base keeps coming back for more.
In an e-mail, Nordstrom called UGG "truly a valued partner," adding, "their products continue to resonate with customers." Small retailers also are still sold on the fleecy boots. "As soon as it turns cold, the first thing people want is a new pair of UGGs," says Justin Sigal, president of the family-owned store Little of Pittsburgh -- and an UGG retailer for at least 25 years. "We believe in the product big time."
Deckers, which operates 46 UGG retail stores, including a posh flagship store on New York's Madison Avenue, reported high single-digit same-store sales in the U.S. in the disappointing first quarter; UGG-brand sales rose 6.5%. Management tells Barron's that the company's spring and summer line of sandals, sneakers and fabric boots is "performing exceptionally well."
"Long-term investors know the story and strength of the brand," says CEO Martinez.
But Wall Street isn't giving the company the benefit of the doubt. Decker's earnings fell 59% in the first quarter, on tighter operating- profit margins and the European slump. International sales rose 34% in the quarter, to $76 million, or 31% of total sales, but that was lower than expected. That is a disturbing trend for some analysts, such as Camilo Lyon of Canaccord Genuity, who views international growth as a key to Deckers' growth.
"Europe's macro headwinds are crimping demand while negative international retail [comparable-store sales] are alarming, since this is where the majority of new store openings are planned," he wrote in an April report downgrading Deckers to Hold from Buy. The firm says he hasn't changed his opinion.
More than half of UGG stores are outside the U.S. The company plans to open 24 new stores this year, most in Asia and Europe.
SureVest Capital's Luna started buying Deckers' shares in April as they slid into the $60s. "The UGG brand is still strong," Luna says. He thinks the stock could move up more than 40% over the next year as earnings stabilize and begin to grow again.
IN THE PAST SIX YEARS, UGGs has been branching out from its signature "ugly" boots and slippers with more fashion-oriented boots, shoes, sandals, accessories and outerwear. Last fall, the company even began to push an UGG for Men line of boots, slippers, sandals, oxfords and sneakers.
Martinez, who understands the value of sports-celebrity endorsements from his Reebok years, signed New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to be the face of the men's brand.
UGG has extended its product line well beyond its classic fleece-lined sheepskin boots. One analysts estimates that line extensions made up half of UGG's $1.4 billion in revenue last year. Courtesy of Decker
The company doesn't break out results within the UGG brand, but one analyst estimates that classic boots made up about half of UGG sales last year.
Martinez and his team are also working to keep the Teva line fresh, adding sneakers and cross-training footwear to the brand's flip-flops and sandals. Teva accounted for 9% of Deckers' sales last year.
More promising is the Sanuk brand of "eco-friendly" surf-inspired footwear that Deckers acquired last year for about $120 million. This year the brand is expected to bring in $90 million, or 6% of sales. As the company expands distribution through department stores, outdoor and sporting-goods stores, management thinks it could grow to $200 million by 2015.
Deckers has three other small lifestyle- oriented brands that could benefit from the company's marketing and brand-building expertise down the road, though right now they make up less than 2% of sales.
DECKERS' CLOSEST COMPARABLE RIVALS in the footwear market are Wolverine World Wide www -2.7362120564343737% Wolverine World Wide Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD22.75 -0.64 -2.7362120564343737% /Date(1474923721937-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1527248 AFTER HOURS USD22.8303 0.0803 0.35296703296703297% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 522 P/E Ratio 23.460864184799423 Market Cap 2326018482.16553 Dividend Yield 1.054945054945055% Rev. per Employee 395634 More quote details and news » (WWW), which makes the Merrell and Patagonia brands of outdoor footwear, and Columbia Sportswear colm -2.6228361601678616% Columbia Sportswear Co. U.S.: Nasdaq USD55.69 -1.5 -2.6228361601678616% /Date(1474923600148-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 206721 AFTER HOURS USD55.6789 -0.0111 -0.019931765128389296% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1020 P/E Ratio 22.187250996015937 Market Cap 3988659452.71362 Dividend Yield 1.2210450709283533% Rev. per Employee 398209 More quote details and news » (COLM), which produces the Sorel footwear line, as well as outerwear and athletic apparel. Crocs crox -2.8268551236749118% Crocs Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD8.25 -0.24 -2.8268551236749118% /Date(1474923600336-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 940295 AFTER HOURS USD8.25 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5913 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 623887638.362503 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 201062 More quote details and news » (CROX), which makes rubber clogs, is a little smaller, and its shares have been much more volatile as it has gone through boom and bust cycles in recent years (see table).
Of the three, Deckers has posted significantly higher earnings growth in the past five years, the current year excepted. It also has a high return on equity of 25%, indicating an effective allocation of capital. But its shares, which trade at 11.6 times analysts' reduced estimates for this year's earnings, are much cheaper than those of Wolverine and Columbia, which trade at price/earnings ratios of 15 and 15.6, respectively.
At 15 times this year's estimates, Deckers would be worth $68. And if earnings per share rebound anywhere near the $5.48 analysts forecast for 2013, the share could head toward $80.
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"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee."
"So there are five ways of knowing who will win. Those who know when to fight and when not to fight are victorious. Those who discern when to use many or few troops are victorious. Those whose upper and lower ranks have the same desire are victorious."
"To observe people in conflict is a necessary part of a child's education. It helps him to understand and accept his own occasional hostilities and to realize that differing opinions need not imply an absence of love."
"In any free society, the conflict between social conformity and individual liberty is permanent, unresolvable, and necessary"
"Nothing is given to man on earth - struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible - the hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen."
"I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left."
"In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars."
"The most dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men but between a man and himself - where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind."
"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict - alternatives to passive or aggressive responses, alternatives to violence."
"This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers."


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Essential Philip Seymour Hoffman performances
Jon Savage in 'The Savages'
One of Hoffman's less-showy (but no less-impressive) performances came with Tamara Jenkins' "The Savages," in which he plays a drowsily unhappy professor forced to confront his childhood trauma after the mental breakdown of his elderly father. Oscar was never in the cards for a performance this subtle, but Hoffman did take home an Independent Spirit Award for his deeply-nuanced portrait of a man who wears a lifetime of disappointments on his sleeve. His magnetic interplay with co-star Laura Linney demonstrates how he was often able to bring out the best in his fellow performers as well.
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The price cut is all but confirmed
by new GameStop signage which was forwarded
to Engadget and Joystiq. The internal store memo shows that
the price of the Xbox 360 Pro will fall to $299.99 on Sunday, July 13.
Further confirmation came today from
a leaked Best Buy Sunday ad which also shows the new $299.99 price as a
"$50 Price Drop". Target is going even further by not only mirroring
the $299.99 price tag, but also
tossing in a $25 Target gift card instantly with the purchase of an Xbox
360 Pro.
Interestingly enough, there is no
word on a price cut for the current low-end Xbox 360 Core system which is
priced at $279. With only $20 separating two consoles, sales of the Core are
likely to take a huge dive unless Microsoft makes complementary price cuts to the
Microsoft last cut the price on the
Xbox 360 Pro back in early August, 2007. At that time, the price was cut
from $399.99 to $349.99.
Updated 7/13/2008
Microsoft made the official announcement today that the 20GB Xbox 360 will now be priced at $299.99 while supplies last. A new, 60GB model will be introduced in early August to occupy the previous $349.99 price point.
Once all supplies of the 20GB model are depleted, the Xbox 360 family will consists of the $299.99 Xbox 360 Arcade, $349.99 60GB Xbox 360, and the $449 120GB Xbox 360 Elite.
quote: GTA IV has shown to look better on the 360 than the PS3 Version. (I have it on both consoles, the lighting and shadows look better on the 360).
quote: Oblivion is much better on the PC in my opinion because of the stupidly large amounts of Mods, and OldOblivion basically allows any PC with Shader Model 1.0/1.1 to run the game, Plus with the Multi-Player mod your laughing.
quote: You must have a little too much ear wax in your ears. My 360 sounds like a train in my family room. Smaller is almost always better too, but I wouldn't hold that against it.
quote: why would anyone want a controller that none of the existing games support?
quote: Sounds like a pile of garbage from the way you describe it.Why would you love something that has died on you 3 times?You are a sucker. I have some land in Florida for sale, maybe you would like to buy it?
quote: Rumors are MS will introduce a new motion controller. They need a Xii, low end SKU for $199 that comes with 1GB of flash memory standard for storage, plus motion controller, plus some party game.
quote: "What can brown do for your stupid ass"?
quote: better yet, considering Microsoft is also trying to push a home server, there should be no reason for their console to need any harddrive if a home server could store all the files and data for it
quote: Unless MS has a 360-II ready with some 9800 kind of GPU and a >3 core CPU and that backwards compatability is achieved?THAT would be a killer!
quote: And the best part? I didn't cost me a red cent, only a few weeks of not being able to play Video Games (Which was a good excuse to get outside and do some Yard Work anyway).
quote: Was it an inconvenience? Yes it was.Was I heart Broken? No I wasn't, there is plenty of other activities one can do, while I wait for a repair.
quote: Everyt time Microsoft has messed up in the console wars (RROD, Price drop on the original Xbox after 6 weeks) they've always done something for their customers, i.e, upgraded the warranty/free games and a control pad. And then when the original Xbox had the transformer issues, you gave them your name and address and a week later, brand new safe transformer.No offence but I've never heard of Sony or Nintendo or going further back Sega etc tec doing anything like this. Remember the PS2 problems, what did Sony do for it's customers? If I remember rightly (and if I'm wrong I hope someone corrects me) they did sweet nothing.
quote: And given enough time, all electronics will one day give up the ghost. Just like us in that respect
quote: I agree, the 360 doesn't need blu ray but I have a feeling blu ray will be added just for movies. MS has made it clear all 360 games will be on DVD only, & if MGS4 is any indication of what they will do with all the extra space, I.E. more watching than playing, then I am fine with DVD9.
quote: "I only bought the PS3 for the PS3 exclusives, so my library on the 360 is 4-5 times bigger as the PS3, & contrary to what many say, 90% or better of the 360 Mulitplatform games I prefer simply for ease of use of LIVE, achievements, & stuff like that, & I have the PS3 update 2.40 2.41 & none of the games I have for the PS3 even support trophies & some of the devs have stated they will not update their games for thisOne poster said the PS3's library is almost equal to the 360. Well, I don't agree, but we all are entitled to our opinion. I don't play RPGs so bringing up Oblivion is moot to me & I have tried DMC4, Burnout Paradise on the PS3 & still went with the 360 versions of these games, as if there is a difference it's minor to me.
quote: All I said was there are more games on the 360 that I have & like, that's it.
quote: Like I said I did not buy a PS3 for 360ports that in most cases are better on the 360, especially the online games, achievements, more friendly userface & stuff.
quote: more friendly userface & stuff
quote: Once all supplies of the 20GB model are depleted, the Xbox 360 family will consists of the $299.99 Xbox 360 Arcade, $349.99 60GB Xbox 360, and the $449 120GB Xbox 360 Elite.


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Athlete Of The Week: Gabe Peters, Lincoln High School Patriots
This week's athlete of the week is Junior track and cross country athlete Gabe Peters from Lincoln High School.
This week's athlete of the week is Junior track and cross country athlete Gabe Peters from Lincoln High School.
Meet this week's athlete of the week, Washington High School's very own Matt Farniok. Matt is a senior football player for Washington and has been an integral part of Warrior's success this season.
Meet this weeks athlete of the week Lincoln high schools very own Allie Engel. Allie is a determined and spirited athlete and an integral part of the Lincoln volleyball team...
Meet Ellie Voss. She is this weeks athlete of the week. She is a sophomore volleyball player at Sioux Falls Christian high school and already a dominant force on the court.
Meet this weeks multi-sport athlete of the week in West Central's very own Dan Skinner. Dan is a senior this year at West Central and is making his presence felt on the court, on the field, and even on the track.
When you think about tennis dominance in Sioux Falls, you think about O'Gorman High School. And when you think O'Gorman tennis, you think of Sam Czarnecki.
A humble, modest, and skilled running back, Keegan Van Egdom has proven himself to be a dangerous back and has landed him as the high school athlete of the week
Jett Thune has played like an athlete possessed over the past three weeks helping the Rough Riders rise to the top spot and the athlete of the week.
The Tea Area Titan high school volleyball team is currently 7-8 on the season, but Head Coach Kristina Westhoff is excited about the opportunity to improve and make a strong stand in the state...
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They vied for the affection of Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor, and were both unlucky in love. Only one special young woman, Molly Malaney, won his heart.
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City Councilman Bill Green's support for a bill to eliminate the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office has earned him some enemies in the African American political community, with State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D., Philadelphia) leading the way.
Green obviously was not quite prepared for the political blowback he reaped in June when he cosponsored Councilman Frank DiCicco's bill to eliminate the Sheriff's Office. The political community was abuzz last month after State Rep. Jewell Williams, the city Democratic leadership's choice to succeed Sheriff John Green, had words with Councilman Green at Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.'s birthday bash.
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It's rare, but there are times when Oscars style comes as a complete surprise.
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"Never thought I'd say [this]..." began Cher's tweet about Donald Trump.
The icon got super candid about pop music, "I Got You Babe," and future touring plans.
If you were all about Andy Cohen and his fake mullet lip syncing their way through "Working for the Weekend," then get ready for a second dose of expressive body movements.
The 'Hunger Games' singer is mortified by her Billboard single, but she'll sing you one song.
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By her own admission, pop diva and the ultimate queen bee Cher is not a morning person. That's why today (Sept. 23) marked her first time performing on a morning TV show...ever! She dutifully got up early and hit the stage in Rockefeller Center on a brisk autumn morning to entertain the NYC faithful.
British cutie and PopCrush fave Cher Lloyd brought her sassy pop to the 'TODAY' show and Rockefeller Plaza in NYC this morning (Aug. 30.)
It has been 10 years since Cher launched her (what seemed to be a never-ending) Farewell Tour, and now the 60-something-year-old diva is ready to relaunch her touring career.
Make no mistake about it, legendary singer CHER is alive and well, despite rumors that started surfacing on Twitter early this morning.
After it was announced that Chaz Bono would appear on the upcoming season of 'Dancing With the Stars' as the show's first transgendered contestant, some people took to message boards to spew a lot of negativity about it.
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Through its partnership with SLS Fitness, Lowell General is now offering a six-week prenatal package for expectant mothers. Using both Yoga and Strength training, the program focuses on developing and strengthening the body for the changes it will experience during pregnancy. Classes are 30 minutes in duration and are held at SLS Fitness on 345 Chelmsford Street in Lowell.
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Tour went like clockwork, Worley, our guide, was waiting in the lobby at 7.20 and off we went. Easy trip out in a comfortable, air conditioned car, essential at this time of year, you will melt! Backstage entry into the centre, made it feel special, then on to the Pandas! My wife loved it and had been counting down by the day, it made her trip. Although brief, the Panda cuddle was amazing for her, worth every penny. Worley was an excellent guide, with great English and gave us other Chengdu tips, she loves the Pandas! It was great to have a real conversation with a Chinese resident, she taught us a lot about Chinese life, lovely girl. Once you get your head around the price, this trip is a must, if in Chengdu.
Fantastic experience visiting both panda research centers. Tour guide picked us promptly, was very knowledgable about the local city, the pandas, and the research centers. Given the distance of the hotel from the park where the holdings take place, I'm glad we had a driver take us there. Would recommend for anyone visiting Chengdu.
This was a great experience for my daughter and me. It was very interesting and I learned a lot about pandas that I did not know. It was fun watching the young pandas play and run around.
The visit met our expectations, although you only get to sit with the panda for 20 seconds. Our guide was knowledgeable and we were taken to the center by private car.
We were picked up by a private car with our lovely tour guide who spoke perfect English and told us lots about the pandas and local area. She showed us around the facilities then brought us round each panda area and explained about their personalities, the conservation project, the area etc. We then had over an hours free time to go around ourselves. Then after we were brought round the side of the conservation project, dressed in gowns and gloves and a year old panda was brought out onto a bench where we sat down beside him and put an arm round him for 30 seconds for photos. This was very expensive. If you don't absolutely love pandas then just pay for the tour. However as I am OBSESSED and this was the number 1 item on my bucket list I am more than happy to have paid it :
This tour was fabulous! Guide and driver arrived at my hotel early so they were ready to go. Smooth ride in a very comfortable air conditioned car. Guide was very friendly and spoke excellent English. Tour and time with the panda were great, the guide handled everything perfectly. Absolute must for this once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend this tour. The service provider was easy to communicate with and answered emails and questions very quickly.
It was all perfect, sharp pick up in the morning at the hotel, 90 minutes drive as highlighted on the description, very kind and prepared guide.
We chose the holding panda trip and it lasted 30 seconds but it was worth the money. All the staff also at the Breeding Center was very kind.
It was fantastic. The tour guide and driver were superb. I would definitely do it again. Handling the Panda was the highlight of three weeks in China.
Great tour! It was a quick trip for me in Chengdu so wanted to see as much as possible. Mars, my tour guide was excellent. Really friendly and informative. The pandas were amazing, especially the babies. Make sure you go early in the morning to see them being fed and awake!
Excellent tour. Panda reserve was a lot of fun. We arrived prior to the tour buses so we were able to spend some time observing the pandas. Tour guides were great and accommodating. They were able to add a tour to the Giant Buddha without a problem and lunch. Very nice and relaxing day.
Panda pic was so special.
Perfect tour! I was picked up early at my hotel, so that we could see the panda's in the morning when they are more active. It was a great experience.
Derek G United Kingdom
Wow, you get so close. Brillant place to visit.
Superb tour with an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the pandas and the centre and allowed us as much time as we wanted to enjoy the pandas. Car used was high quality - overall would highly recommend.
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Wonderful day and best tour guide and driver we could have, worth everyminute and dollar
perfect organized tour with excellent tour guide.
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This is a must tour you will not be disappointed. Our tour guide was great and we really got our money's worth.
Amazing tour guide, excellent English and a lot of fun. I ran into some issues on my own, which complicated the tour a bit but they were incredibly gracious and picked me up anyway. Just amazing!
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This was an amazing experience. To see the pandas up close, playing and eating, was great. Would recommend getting there early in the morning while they are awake and eating. Our guide was Andy and she was fantastic!
Just a really cool experience! I opted for the Baby Panda Holding, which as other commentators noted, is only a few minutes, and goes by really quickly. However, the whole trip was really cool, and I was really pleased with the service provider. My initial confirmation called for hotel pickup at 0730... but that didn't happen. Unfortunately, the Chinese gov't canceled the morning appointments unexpectedly they do own the pandas. However, we were rescheduled for the afternoon. My guide ended up dropping me off at the airport. On the way there, my guide and I chatted about Sichuan weather, culture, and norms. It was overall a fantastic exerience.
The baby panda holding was the best! I regret not doing the two day volunteer program.
A great morning visiting the Panda Centre with Andi. Something you must do when you visit Chengdu. If you go early you can still avoid the crowds. Andi was great to talk to and gave me a better understanding of life in Chengdu.
Kevin was excellent. The best tour guide we had during our 18 day China vacation.
Highly recommend him!
Highly recommended. Jeli was a fantastic tour guide who was very fun and helpful. She taught me a lot about the pandas and made the whole trip an even nicer experience.
The experience of holding the panda was extremely quick and rushed, but a great moment nonetheless. I would recommend this tour.
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The Spartans took advantage of five turnovers and three touchdowns from Jeremy Langford to win 41-28 in Lincoln.
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Michigan State forced a turnover on its first drive as Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong pitched to running back Terrell Newby, who fumbled and Shilique Calhoun recovered at the Nebraska 40-yard line.
The Spartans settled for a 45-yard field goal from Michael Geiger after Connor Cook overthrew an open Tony Lippett in the end zone.
On Nebraska's third play of its next possession, Kurtis Drummond picked off an erratic pass from Armstrong at the Nebraska 46. Set back by a Jack Conklin holding penalty to open the drive, MSU couldn't muster any offense and punted.
MSU punted on its next possession and Nebraska's Jordan Westerkamp fielded it at the Nebraska fielded it at the 12, but Drummond knocked it lose and long snapper Taybor Pepper recovered at the 8-yard line.
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Fueled by two long plays to Sam Burtch, Nebraska scored on the ensuing drive on a 32-yard pass from Armstrong to Burtch to make it 10-7 with 2:44 to go in the first.
It was the first touchdown MSU allowed since the fourth quarter of the Indiana game on Oct. 4, a span of 194:33 of game time.
MSU allowed 46 yards rushing in the first quarter, more than its average of 43 yards rushing allowed per game.
MSU again settled for a field goal – this from 25 yards – and a 13-7 lead after a long drive stalled inside the 10-yard line.
The third-and-goal play featured Cook running around like he didn't know what was going on – a la, The Longest Yard – before the ball was snapped, pitched to Lippett, who threw to Andrew Gleichert in the end zone. Gleichert appeared he didn't know what was happening on the play and was nowhere near the pass and was called for offensive pass interference.
The teams exchanged punts and Nebraska took over with 3:22 in the first half. On a third-and-11, Armstrong escaped the pocket but Shilique Calhoun caught him from behind after a 4-yard gain and knocked the ball loose. Isaiah Lewis recovered it at the Nebraska 22.
Three plays later, Jeremy Langford ran it in for a 6-yard touchdown and a 20-7 lead going into halftime.
MSU came out flat to start the second half as penalties resulted in a first-and-35. MSU wound up punting from its 25 – right where the drive started.
Nebraska pulled within 20-14 on a 51-yard touchdown run from Imani Cross after Drummond was called for pass interference on third-and-7. The rush gave Nebraska 143 rushing yards, the first team to break 100 against the Michigan State defense this season.
Nebraska turned the ball over again when Armstrong fumbled the snap on Nebraska's 1-yard line. Trae Waynes recovered it at the 3 and Langford took it in on the first play for his second touchdown of the game and a 27-14 MSU lead.
The Huskers responded on the next drive as Kenny Bell made an acrobatic catch for a 38-yard touchdown from Armstrong on third-and-9 to pull back within six at 27-21.
Lined up to kick a 45-yard field goal to take a 30-21 lead, Mark Dantonio reached into his bag of tricks and called a fake. Holder Mike Sadler picked it up and ran for four yards up the middle – taking some hits in the process – for the first down.
Cook capitalized on the conversion and hit Keith Mumphery for a 27-yard touchdown to put MSU ahead 34-21 with 7:56 to go.
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Autumn is a special time on Cape Cod, so enjoy it to the fullest on this luxury coach tour and scenic sightseeing cruise, affording amazing views of New England's colorful fall foliage. From Boston, learn about the sights you see from your guide as you travel in comfort through Quincy, passing the birthplaces of two American presidents. Stop in the town of Sandwich and the Sandwich Glass Museum & a glass blowing demonstration, visit the Dexter Grist Mills, see the John F Kennedy memorial in Hyannis Port, and then relax on your narrated cruise along Lewis Bay.
If you're staying in downtown Boston, prearrange for hotel pickup when you book this tour. Otherwise, meet in Hyannis on Cape Cod.
From Boston, your sightseeing tour starts with a drive by luxury coach south through Quincy, passing the Adams Mansion and the birthplace of two American presidents. Admire New England's fall scenery and learn about the sights you see from your informative guide during your ride.
After crossing the Cape Cod Canal, you'll have time to explore Sandwich or visit the Sandwich Glass Museum. This interesting museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of the town of Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod.
Next, visit the nearby historical Dexter Grist Mill, which has been around for more than three centuries. Situated in a beautiful, lush green setting, this quaint corn mill is an interesting site to explore.
Continuing down Cape Cod, you'll be treated to beautiful views of the changing landscape; with summer's warmth lingering, the multicolored splendor of New England's fall foliage offers a superb accent to the already gorgeous vistas of this magical region.
Have free time for lunch (own expense) before arriving in Hyannis Port, where you'll visit a memorial to John F Kennedy. To cap off your Cape Cod day trip, hop aboard a relaxing, scenic sightseeing cruise on Lewis Bay. Enjoy onboard narration as you soak up views of the waterfront. Afterwards, you'll be taken back to your original departure point to conclude your tour.
Please note: This tour is seasonal and operates from September 15 to October 28 only.
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Tour departs from Gray Line Sightseeing Office (hotel pickup is available from select downtown Boston hotels if selected at time of booking)
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Cape Cod
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Professional guide
- Narrated cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
- Admission to Sandwich Glass Museum
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour requires a minimum number of 10 passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Traveler Reviews
Reviewed by: Paula S, December 2015
We had a great time.
Reviewed by: Ann W, October 2015
Our tourstarted off not very good as the coach had problems with the air con, the coach was changed and we proceed to our destination our tour guide Brian was excellent.He was very informative about the areas we visited we would use your services again.