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Perhaps you have somehow noticed the Omni Dallas Hotel, a demure little establishment downtown.
Tucked inside its humble lobby is Bob's Steak and Chop House, a restaurant that is every bit as modest and low-key as the hotel itself. In other words, not. Dining at Bob's is a big, flashy experience. Even on a Tuesday, the restaurant is packed with big fellas, with big, roaring laughs, the sleeves of their Oxford button-downs rolled to the elbows. Many are enjoying big martinis. It's quite a fine rendition: straight up, with none of the slushy ice that so often ruins this cocktail around here, and the blue-cheese-stuffed olives are weirdly good. It comes in something the size of a birdbath. Hope you're spending the night at the hotel.
Then consider the appetizers. There are onion rings, sweet and juicy in their crisp robe of batter. Who knew they grew onions the size of basketballs? The rings come stacked, progressing from large at the bottom to smaller on top, looking for all the world like a monochrome version of those classic wooden baby toys. And there are shrimp. Silly to call them that, really. They're more like aspiring lobsters. You can sample them three different ways on the shrimp platter, and you truly should. You'll get two cocktail shrimp, two in rémoulade sauce, and two fried. All of them are fat, succulent, and perfectly cooked. The chilled cocktail and rémoulade shrimp offer a refreshing contrast to the hot, crunchy fried ones. And speaking of lobsters, if the lobster bisque is the soup of the day, I'd dive in. It's a rich, creamy bowl of coral-colored, crustacean-redolent soup with a good hunk of tail meat floating in the center.
And then, of course, there is the reason we came to this party in the first place — the meat. Our table goggled as a neighboring diner received his special one night, a dish called the Wagyu tomahawk. It's a vast rib-eye with a bone about a foot and a half long. Tomahawk, heck. What it looks like is a tennis racket made of beef.
We didn't spring for the $86 tomahawk, but no matter. The porterhouse, prime and wet-aged like all the beef here, weighs in at 28 ounces — though as our server was eager to point out one evening, once you deduct the bone you're looking at no more than a pound and a half of pure meat, making it almost spa cuisine, really. And even if you have to spend a week nibbling wanly on lettuce leaves to compensate, it would be worth it. This is spectacular steak, cooked exactly medium-rare, as ordered, with a nice crusty sear on the outside. The porterhouse is a kind of best-of-both-worlds cut, since it includes both the loin (which by itself would be a New York strip) and a big piece of tenderloin. You get more taste with the first, and more tenderness with the second. But here, the entire steak is astonishingly tender and packed with beefy, minerally flavor.
All the meats we sampled here were similarly top-notch. The rack of lamb is a fine, fat cylinder, again cooked exactly to medium-rare. The prime rib-eye — hey, you can go "petite" with a mere 12-ounce version! — is juicy under its pleasantly salty char. And the veal rib chop is beautiful, offering a delicate, pink alternative to all that strongly flavored red meat. The only real disappointment among the entrees is the roast duck, a sad, overcooked bird, its flesh seeming more stewed than roasted, swimming under an unappealingly brownish-black, sweet sauce with a few green peppercorns in it. It almost seemed like a punishment for anyone who would come here to eat something that flies.
All the entrees come with potatoes, either baked, smashed, or skillet fried, the last topped with sautéed onions and a rather glutinous brown gravy. They also come with a giant glazed carrot, which should ring a bell. It's the signature root vegetable of the original Bob's on Lemmon Avenue. Bob's has turned into a mini chain under owners who bought the "brand" a few years back, when the original Bob's was in bankruptcy and the eponymous Bob Sambol was under indictment on a theft charge. But the original Bob's remains separate, kinda. It's an odd situation: same carrot — same menu, in fact — different owners.
And a different vibe, too. Omni Bob's has the slick, slightly anonymous feel of a super-high-end hotel restaurant, which is what it is, after all, rather than the Highland Park men's clubhouse air of Bob's No. 1, where Dallas Cowboys rub elbows with celebrities and company chieftains. But the dining rooms here are also comfortable and even a tad elegant, with their soft lighting and dark-wood walls. The large tables are well-spaced, a good thing given how loud this place can get.
Those Omni folks might want to apply some of their corporate smarts to spiffing up hotel Bob's service, which simply isn't up to the caliber of the food, not to mention the lofty price tag. On a recent evening, we had one of the oddest waiters I've ever encountered. Besides making strange jokes about not really working there, he offered a discomfiting parody of obsequiousness, responding to every request or remark with the words, "As you wish, madam," or "As you wish, sir." It made you want to poke him with a fork. Although he also chattered inscrutably about the wine, he did at least respond well to a request to steer us to a good bottle for under $100, something not easy to come by on this list. The Pine Ridge cabernet he recommended was a fine choice. Another waiter on another evening could have used a little of his oenological savvy. He brought us the wrong wine when we ordered a couple of glasses, and later grossly over-poured from our bottle with dinner.
In the unlikely event that you want dessert, those on offer here are standard — things like straightforward cheesecake and chocolate cake. They are, however, really, really big.
Mark Vamos is a journalism professor at Southern Methodist University.
Bob's Steak and Chop House (3-stars)
Price: $$$$ (appetizers, soups and salads $8 to $23; main courses $25 to $59; desserts $7 to $8)
Service: The servers are attentive and efficient, though rather more casual and jokey — and even odd —
than you'd expect in a place of this caliber.
Ambience: The large, comfortable tables have big spaces between them, a good thing given the roars coming from some of your fellow carnivores. The muted lighting and dark-wood walls give the dining rooms an elegant vibe, though they also feel a tad institutional.
Location: Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar St.; 214-652-4800; bobs-steakandchop.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.
Credit cards: All major
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Smoking area: None
Alcohol: Full bar. The wine list leans towards pricey American reds, divided between medium- and full-bodied.


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UTSA Spotlight: Professor Belinda Flores looks for new ways to prepare successful teachers
By Cindy Brockwell
Special Projects Writer
(Sept. 19, 2008)--Six years ago UTSA's Belinda Flores testified before a U.S. House committee in the nation's capitol on the effects of high-stakes testing and social promotion on Latino youth.
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Not a fan of high-stakes testing, her testimony was in direct opposition to the testing demands of the No Child Left Behind initiative. "Those tests are not an accurate measure of a student's ability," she says. "They are a snapshot of a student's ability in one particular subject on one particular day."
A San Antonio native who grew up on the West Side, Flores may have returned home from the Washington hearing a bit frustrated. But her first meeting last July as the only Texan on a different national panel left her reinvigorated, renewed and resolved.
Flores, a professor of interdisciplinary learning and teaching in the College of Education and Human Development, was involved with another panel, but this time as a new member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) panel, "Hispanic Higher Education Research Collective" (H3ERC). And, this time the participants were on the same page.
The panel will develop a research agenda to support Hispanic success in higher education and also look at ways to improve teacher preparation that will lead to greater success for Hispanic elementary and secondary school students. Flores was selected because of her expertise in teacher education and in-depth knowledge about the existing research in these fields.
Flores' passion for improving Hispanic student success is driven by her personal experiences as a bilingual child. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic school in the primary grades. "The Irish nuns were accepting of my Hispanic culture as well as my religion," she says.
"My transition to public schools in the ninth grade was a revelation," says Flores. "No longer in the protective cocoon of a church school, I noticed subtle differences in the ways teachers perceived Hispanic students," adding that teachers had different preconceptions and expectations of Hispanics. She graduated from Holmes High School.
Long before demographers were predicting the Hispanic population boom, Flores completed her B.A. in early childhood and elementary education with a specialization in bilingual education. She recognized that the Hispanic population in the United States -- not just in Texas -- would make a major impact on education from pre-K through college.
Flores first started teaching as a substitute in Crystal City elementary schools. "They had a bilingual program, and I saw that non-English speaking students in pre-K were bilingual by the third grade. The evidence is there... bilingual education works," she says.
"Pre-K Teacher of the Year" and "Bilingual Teacher of the Year" awards from 1987 are proudly displayed in her faculty office. She firmly believes that teachers can make a huge difference in a child's life. Flores also was an elementary school counselor for five years.
Flores found the perfect home for both her own education and her career at UTSA, well known for its contribution to the education of Hispanic students. Both her bachelor's and master's degrees were earned here at UTSA.
Her latest appointment to H3ERC promotes UTSA's strategic plan goal of having faculty who are recognized for intellectual achievements in their disciplines.
Congratulations to Professor Belinda Flores.

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The departments of Art and Design, Communication and Performance Studies, Economics, English, Modern Languages and Literatures, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology and Social Work and the College of Business cooperatively sponsor the international studies major. This broad major provides students with a basic understanding of modern world history, international relations, world cultures and world religions. Part of this learning, as well as intensive language instruction, takes place abroad.
As students advance in the international studies major, they deepen their understanding of particular parts of the world and specialized issues of international importance. The study abroad and language requirements of the major ensure that NMU students experience internationalism rather than just learn about it in classrooms.
The capstone course for the international studies major, IP 490 International Studies Seminar, offers students the opportunity to make comparisons and contrasts that integrate their study-abroad experience into their academic program.
Academic direction for the international studies major and minor as well as the Latin American studies minor is provided by the International Studies Academy Advisory Committee, which has members from many departments.
Additional Policies for International Studies Majors
International studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300, 305, or 400) course in a language or by verification through the Modern Languages and Literatures Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).
International studies majors must have a study-abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least 12 weeks, including a minimum of nine weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Please see the Study Abroadsection of this bulletin. This must be approved in writing by an international studies academic adviser. Up to 12 credits may be applied to the area and advanced disciplinary studies requirement of the major with prior approval of the academic adviser. International students or resident aliens who wish to major in international studies may petition the international studies academic adviser for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.
A program approval for international studies majors and minors must be prepared and approved by an academic adviser from the Modern Languages and Literatures Department and a copy forwarded to Degree Evalutions in the Registrar's Office. They will not able to perform a degree audit until this form is received.
- All Nations Club
Liberal Studies: Complete information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements is in the "Liberal Studies Program and Graduation Requirements" section of this bulletin.
Courses within each major that can be used to satisfy liberal studies requirements are listed with the Roman numeral (in brackets) that coincides with the liberal studies division the course falls under.
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Vienna Westbanhof - Lunch on the Vltava river - Chesky Krumlov Castle - the Old City - Drive to Ceske Budejovice - Walking tour - Czech wine tasting
Around 8AM we left Hotel Mate Dependance gladly and made our way to the Westbahnhof train station to pick up our rental car. Much to my dismay I did not receive a funky looking euro car but a Ford Focus station wagon, mainly because it was the only one that could leave the country that also had GPS. After our last rental car and the guess work involved in driving on Crete the GPS was the way to go and we pulled out of the lot after I had the attendant switch everything to American English
Getting out of Vienna was a bit hectic but once we got on the main freeway it was smooth sailing through the small hamlets and country villages of northern Austria and eventually into south bohemia. A startling change occurred, on the side of the country road there were prostitutes waiting to get picked up by anyone crossing the border into the legal grey area that is the Czech republic. Prostitution is neither explicitly legal or illegal in Czech Republic and that is obvious the same way it is obvious at a border crossing between Nevada and California. We did not pick up a prostitute if you were wondering.
Once we reached our first destination, Cesky (CHESS-key) Krumlov we wanted to get out and walk around the old city, see the castle and have some lunch. The GPS attempted to take us directly through the old gate of the city and I'm pretty sure I drove into a plaza that was not meant for cars. However no Czech police were standing by waiting for me when I was able to make a U-turn and actually park in an appropriate area and walk into the old city
Cesky Krumlov is an amazing place. The town is incredibly well preserved, has some incredible views, a castle that is situated on a cliff that overlooks the medieval town and has the Vltava River running between the cliff the town. The castle was "small" by Hapsburg standards but has a fantastic watch tower, a real moat with live bears in it and some stunning views of the surrounding valley. The small old town itself is very charming and picturesque with its own cathedral, city square and lots of shops and restaurants right along the river. We sat and had our first Czech meal which was a plate of roasted game, dumplings and pickled beets and cabbage. We also tried a traditional Czech desert called a trdlenik which is a cinnamon roll that is baked around a rolling pin the crust is very thin. We spent several hours walking the castle and the old town before hopping in the car and driving to Ceske Budejovice.
Ceske Budejovice (Chess-keh Booj-yo-VITS-say) is the home of the Original Budweiser beer and is a very small urban center just north of Cesky Krumlov. Budejovice was not as picture perfect as Krumlov but it had a very elegant and cosmopolitan charm to it for being such a small city. Our hotel was right off the main square adjacent to the Domincan cloister and the original moat that surrounded the city. There are lots of wine stores and tasting rooms in Budejovice which we were very surprised by. We ended up trying some Czech whites and one red that was phenomenal and went out for a surprisingly authentic italian dinner. After the long day of driving and dinner, we were ready for bed because the following day we were going to see the Budvar brewery and bottling plant...


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The Spy
Set in 1908, bestseller Cussler and Scott's action-packed third adventure featuring Isaac Bell, head operative of the Van Dorn Detective Agency, leaves behind the railroad theme of the first two books (The Chase and The Wrecker ), focusing instead on the espionage-riddled world of warship and armament manufacturing in the buildup to WWI. Someone is murdering the leading lights of America's naval research and development. When the indefatigable Bell looks into the supposed suicide of chief gun designer Arthur Langner, he uncovers a succession of possible international suspects, all of whom are attempting to disrupt America's development of a fleet of dreadnought battleships. Bell clashes with old enemies and new until the climactic battle, where he must stop a massive submarine attempting to sink the navy's newest battleship. The expanded area of interest will attract new readers to this exciting series in the Cussler franchise. (June)
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Music Review: Boys and Girls by Alabama Shakes
Two parts Motown, one part Janis Joplin and a just a dash of Jack White; the Alabama Shakes release their first album Boys and Girls.
A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend, whose band has been given the nod of approval from SXSW, Pitchfork, Virgin Fest and other major music pundits, about what it takes for a band to blow up. We talked about acts that had come and gone who had initially been promised the world, and others whose entire musical career seemed to eclipse the amount of time they found themselves in the spotlight. Eventually we found ourselves talking about the newest 'it' band, Alabama Shakes. Who were they and why were they infiltrating every moment of our day?
Two parts Motown, one part Janis Joplin and just a dash of Jack White; Alabama Shakes organically caught the attention of key players in the music industry and music listeners as well. A feat that is incredibly rare in our day.
This is so much better than how the whole Lana Del Rey thing turned out, is it not?
As for the album, Boys and Girls, you can listen to the tracks separately or enjoy all thirty-six minutes and eighteen seconds of it as a whole. Their debut track "Hold On" starts the album off with one mean bass line played by Zac Cockrell that will be stuck in your head for weeks. By the end of the second track "I Found You," you will be in awe of Brittany Howard's incredible voice. And most likely you'll be googling "Alabama Shakes Tour Dates" to see if what you're hearing holds up to what happens at a live show. (It does.) The rest of the album follows the same amount of vigor, even in slower ballads like "Be Mine" which swells up to a lush crescendo in the end.
It's strange to write a review on something that you think is spot on for what it is. If you don't like soul, alt country, southern rock, Aretha Franklin, the 60's-70's or alt rock, this album isn't for you. But if you can find a soft spot for a few young kids trying to make right in the world, without the help of that dang auto-tune, then pick yourself up a copy of Boys and Girls. I promise you won't look like a hipster.
Best Tracks: All of it!
Skip These: Don't you dare.


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Popular property highlights
Located in Little Tokyo within a mile (2 km) of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Microsoft Theater. This 3-star hotel has 173 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, a fitness center, and a spa tub. Located in central Los Angeles, the hotel is also near Staples Center and Los Angeles Convention Center.
This hotel serves as home to a cocktail bar, along with a restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
All 173 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and cable TV. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and desks.
At Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, guests have access to a fitness center, a spa tub, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and laundry facilities.
Property features
- Close to Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Fitness center
Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles amenities include tour assistance, luggage storage, conference space, and a business center. Complimentary wireless (high-speed) Internet access is available in public areas. On-site dining options include Tamon restaurant that overlooks Little Tokyo; Ohjah promotes nightclub atmosphere and offers full bar service; Café Take 5 is open from early morning until late at night and offers complimentary wireless Internet access.
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop or café
- Business center
- Conference space
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 173
- Number of floors - 11
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Spa tub
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Miyako Hotel Los Angeles offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Los Angeles hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Tamon Restaurant - Located on the second floor with windows overlooking Little Tokyo. Japanese, American, fusion cuisine. Raw bar. Buffets, à la carte menu. Breakfast and dinner are served daily.
Ohjah - Adjacent to restaurant. Club atmosphere with full bar. Open from late-afternoon to midnight.
Café Take 5 - Independently operated lobby café. Serves lunch, sandwiches, pastries, coffee drinks. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Open from early-morning to late night.
Nearby Things to Do
Griffith Park, 7.5 miles from the hotel, provides an urban retreat with a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, horse riding, playgrounds, and other activities. Santa Monica beach, 17 miles away, offers myriad activities such as surfing, rollerblading, and cycling.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near this Los Angeles hotel; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 23 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Hotel Miyako
- Hotel Miyako Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Hotel Miyako
- Los Angeles Miyako
- Los Angeles Miyako Hotel
- Miyako
- Miyako Hotel
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Miyako Los Angeles
- Miyako Los Angeles Hotel
We should mention
Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.


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I was in a very rough neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA...it was around 4:20 pm. This neighborhood could very well be the same neighborhood that is shown in the movie "Training Day". Anywho, as I was driving by, there was an ice cream truck in the road and I had to slow down as I went by.
Well...when I slowed down, a young kid ran up to my window and threw something into the car. Before I could even look to see what was thrown in my car, a cop jumped out of the ice cream truck, jerked the kid down to the street and cuffed him, and then came up to me and said, "You are crazy for driving around in this neighborhood...especially with your wife in the car with you. These guys will slit your throat and throw you in the dumpster if they thought you had $5.00 in your pocket. You have two choices. You can either be a witness to the crime, or you can be a party to it!"
I responded, "Well...I really like to go to parties!"
Not really...I really didn't say that...but I can't help but wonder what that cop expected me to say.


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Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body. Neuroblastoma most commonly arises in and around the adrenal glands, which have similar origins to nerve cells and sit atop the kidneys. However, neuroblastoma can also develop in other areas of the abdomen and in the chest, neck and near the spine, where groups of nerve cells exist.
Neuroblastoma most commonly affects children age 5 or younger, though it may rarely occur in older children.
Some forms of neuroblastoma go away on their own, while others may require multiple treatments. Your child's neuroblastoma treatment options will depend on several factors.
Signs and symptoms of neuroblastoma vary depending on what part of the body is affected.
Neuroblastoma in the abdomen — the most common form — may cause signs and symptoms such as:
Neuroblastoma in the chest may cause signs and symptoms such as:
Other signs and symptoms that may indicate neuroblastoma include:
Contact your child's doctor if your child has any signs or symptoms that worry you. Mention any changes in your child's behavior or habits.
Make an appointment with your family doctor or pediatrician if your child has any signs or symptoms that worry you. You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in digestive problems (gastroenterologist), respiratory problems (pulmonologist) or problems affecting the brain and nervous system (neurologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared for your child's appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready, and what to expect from your child's doctor.
Your time with your child's doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For neuroblastoma, some basic questions to ask your child's doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your child's doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions anytime you don't understand something.
Your child's doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may allow more time to cover points you want to address. Your child's doctor may ask:
Tests and procedures used to diagnose neuroblastoma include:
Once neuroblastoma is diagnosed, your child's doctor may order further testing to determine the extent of the cancer and whether it has spread to distant organs — a process called staging. Imaging tests used to stage cancer include X-rays, bone scans, and CT, MRI and MIBG scans, among others.
Using the information from those procedures, your child's doctor assigns a stage to the neuroblastoma. Stages of neuroblastoma include:
Your child's doctor selects a treatment plan based on several factors that affect your child's prognosis. Factors include your child's age, the stage of the cancer, the type of cells involved in the cancer, and whether there are any abnormalities in the chromosomes and genes.
Your child's doctor uses this information to categorize the cancer as low risk, intermediate risk or high risk. What treatment or combination of treatments your child receives for neuroblastoma depends on the risk category.
Surgeons use scalpels and other surgical tools to remove cancer cells. In children with low-risk neuroblastoma, surgery to remove the tumor may be the only treatment needed.
Whether the tumor can be completely removed depends on its location and its size. Tumors that are attached to nearby vital organs — such as the lungs or the spinal cord — may be too risky to remove.
In intermediate-risk and high-risk neuroblastoma, surgeons may try to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Other treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, may then be used to kill remaining cancer cells.
Chemotherapy uses chemicals to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy targets rapidly growing cells in the body, including cancer cells. Unfortunately, chemotherapy also damages healthy cells that grow quickly, such as cells in the hair follicles and in the gastrointestinal system, which can cause side effects.
Children with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma often receive a combination of chemotherapy drugs before surgery to improve the chances that the entire tumor can be removed.
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma usually receive high doses of chemotherapy drugs to shrink the tumor and to kill any cancer cells that have spread elsewhere in the body. Chemotherapy is usually used before surgery and before bone marrow stem cell transplant.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells.
Children with low-risk or intermediate-risk neuroblastoma may receive radiation therapy if surgery and chemotherapy haven't been helpful. Children with high-risk neuroblastoma may receive radiation therapy after chemotherapy and surgery, to prevent cancer from recurring.
Radiation therapy primarily affects the area where it's aimed, but some healthy cells may be damaged by the radiation. What side effects your child experiences depends on where the radiation is directed and how much radiation is administered.
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma may receive a transplant using their own blood stem cells (autologous stem cell transplant).
Before the stem cell transplant, your child undergoes a procedure that filters and collects stem cells from his or her blood. The stems cells are stored for later use. Then high doses of chemotherapy are used to kill any remaining cancer cells in your child's body. Your child's stem cells are then injected into your child's body, where they can form new, healthy blood cells.
Immunotherapy uses drugs that work by signaling your body's immune system to help fight cancer cells. Children with high-risk neuroblastoma may receive immunotherapy drugs that stimulate the immune system to kill the neuroblastoma cells.
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it's common to feel a range of emotions — from shock and disbelief to guilt and anger. In the midst of this emotional roller coaster, you're expected to make decisions about your child's treatment. It can be overwhelming.
If you're feeling lost, you might try to:
Maintain normalcy as much as possible. Small children can't understand what's happening to them as they undergo cancer treatment. To help your child cope, try to maintain a normal routine as much as possible.
Try to arrange appointments so that your child can have a set nap time each day. Have routine mealtimes. Allow time for play when your child feels up to it. If your child must spend time in the hospital, bring items from home that help him or her feel more comfortable.
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Its fine if you add pictures of you posing in the new island but the story is more believable if you actually put an enutrof in those pics
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Hello friends! Interested by a bowl of fresh air, with limited cost, all at your expense? You probably heard about my island already, the Chillberg Island! A new land full of treasures and perspective for the tough guys like you!
Since I feel generous today, I'll tell you about how things work on my ice rock. And if you stay until the end, you might even get a little discount on the taxes I set on everything you can find there. I'm sure we can agree on something, if you don't get cold feet.
Who's Itty you ask? It's my drheller, a clever one: he always finds his way home.
But let's get back to business here. Let me tell you how I first met my cold beauty.
It started when I just acquired the "Albatrocious" thanks to a little deal with a sea Rogue of the Smisse clan. How did I get it? That's another story…
Little envious that I was to go over the terms of our agreement, I left with haste. The Smisse didn't seem to agree and started chasing me. I tried to escape him by sailing through the Mist Sea, feared by all sailors. After drifting for many days without destination, I reached a more open part, with a fresh and vigorous breeze.
Afar I could see an island. White, bright, magnificent. Members of my crew whispered that we found a celestial island. Other more pessimistic ones thought we were dead for a while and were finally reaching the shore of the sailors Incarnam… The closer we got, the colder it became. We finally realized that what we first thought were clouds and sand was indeed snow and ice!
The most intriguing was the tower visible far away, that seemed to be standing right in the middle of the island. It was the only trace of civilization. The rest was all snow and ice as far as the eye can see. This tower would have to be our destination on the land. It was an old site, completely frozen, probably predating Ogrest Chaos. I could already picture quantities of old treasures filling our holds, and feel the kamas in my pockets.
It took us several days to reach an anchorage place. Most of the shores were only made of reefs and high ice cliffs, as if the sea once violently rose and froze. It was just impossible to land on these shores! The only place available was what we now call the Chillberg Ice Floe.
Once we finally landed, it took us even longer to prepare warm clothes and secure an area thick enough in ice to build a camp. Right where you can now find my Friss Quay.
Luckily, the holds of the "Albatrocious" were full of rum and dried snappers, enough to feed the complete crew for at least two month. But there was also a very succulent local fauna, with a skin adapted to the climate, they looked like polar Bliblis; I called them Brrrblis.
And still no autochthones to be seen. Looked like there was nobody leaving there besides these frozen snouts.
I started to realize that this island was not already recorded. I visited many harbors and tavern and heard many stories talking about crazy creatures, but never had I heard about polar Bliblis living on a frozen island, never! And surely not on the Mist Sea, not even from Jeremy Thomaniac.
Agreeing with myself, and as captain of the ship, I decided that it was my duty to name these lands, so I called them the Chillberg Ice Floe, and the island itself Chillberg Island.
In about two weeks, we already had built shelters and a proud shop. We were finally ready to explore. For the whole duration of our settling, my crewmen found their marks in the mists, and knew how to reach more known seas across the mist wall. I sent half of my crew to establish a shipping road to my island. Meanwhile, we set to conquer the heart of the lands.
We first followed the shores to the north, north-west. Our progression was quickly stopped by a particularly big group of Brrrblis, gathered around what seemed to be their moody leader. The only female we came across. This Brrrbley Spears as we decided to call her convinced us to turn back to the Chillberg Ice Floe.
Exploration to the north center of the island was also rather short: our progress was stopped by ice cliffs and a huge crevasse…
It was so large and deep that even a Pandawa wouldn't be able to throw anyone on the other side.
Moral was running low. A month had gone since we first set foot on the island, and still nothing to exploit. And this inaccessible tower looking down on us… But I could still feel it: something worthy was just up for grabs!
Hidden in the warmth of my jacket, my loyal but not so young drheller suddenly left the comfort of the Brrrbli skin. All Enutrofs will tell you, always follow a well-trained drheller. When I saw his wagging muzzle, I knew deep inside that he found something. My instinct didn't let me down!
I put my loyal Itty on the ground. The crew gathered around him, eyes full of hope. At first a little hesitating, Itty started circling farther and farther. He then stopped directly in front of an ice block that looked anything but unusual. However, paw high, straight gaze and tail; there was no room for doubt: this block contained a rare mineral. I already considered him talented when it came to finding mines, but finding one that cannot even be seen, this required capacities from another world! Only Itty and uncle Chillberg could make it happen! Intrigued, we started to examine and take samples of the suspicious ice block. I put Itty back in the warmth of my jacket and focused on the new task.
Back in Friss Quay we melted the ice, filtering the water through various filtering systems to collect even the smallest particle that could hide in there. The reward came rather quickly – an impressive amount of silver mineral could be found in the filters. No surprise that they couldn't be seen through the shiny ice!
We tested them and the results were fascinating! Sweet and salty in the same time, with a fruity and woody savor, the mineral had incredible flavors! When put in contact with heat, it could mirror almost 10 times the energy it received. Rubbed on the skin, if made it soft and clean, and gave you comfortable warmth. The properties were as numerous as diversified, even with the smallest amount of mineral, and I couldn't list them all! Oh Itty, how I bless the day I tamed you with Twixler Candies and made you my pet!
This rare and precious mineral, undoubtedly source of my future fortune, I called it Chillbergium. Only much later did I discover that it was already discovered centuries before and called Taroudium. But that's another story.
After much analysis around the camp, we discovered that most of the ice field was actually full of this mineral. This explained why the water made out of the snow and ice that we were drinking and using for cooking could heat so fast, and why Brrrbli meat tasted so good. A test with more filtered water revealed that the meat wasn't that good after all, and particularly fat and fibrous.
If the surface was full of Chillbergium, the subsoil probably hid kilometers of veins! We had to dig.
The first mine was established north, north-east, close to where Itty first discovered the mineral. Extraction weren't as profitable as I had hoped, and I asked my crew to stop when we reached a layer of ice so thin that we could see the water of the Mist Sea through.
I decided to let Itty show us the way to the next deposit. A second mine was created north-east, and what a mine it was! Right upon digging the first meters did we already found nuggets, which quickly became fragments!
The crew was still limited, so I waited for the return of the Albatrocious to reorganize the team, following the purest Enutrof principles.
As soon as the ship arrived I swapped the crews and, after the usual maintenance, sent the ship to bring back all the resources required to build a proper mine, as well as the tools necessary to make use of it, for the cheapest possible cost, and prepare trading opportunities for the mineral on the continent.
The trading route was now well established, and the resources didn't take long to arrive.
The mine was built in a record time, and we quickly started digging deeper in the ice.
The first deliveries were shipped to our clients, and each day new orders arrived. Always more hungry for wealth, I pushed the mine to its maximum, digging deeper and deeper.
And that turned out to be my greatest mistake… Digging always deeper made us go TOO deep. We woke an ancestral evil.
One day, or maybe a night, miners left the mine, terrorized by something inside. It was hard to make something coherent out of their tales, but I soon didn't need further stories: creatures made of rocks and ice started to pour from the mine. Surprisingly, they weren't aggressive outside the mine, however when we tried to go in, pushing further and getting close to our richest vein, their reaction changed in an instant. But the most terrifying was the fact that they were eating my mineral!
Some miners say that one of these ice cracklers leads the others from the center of our mine. A colossal creature, immune to any attacks…
The following week, rumors of the appearance had spread and reached the continent. The next ship brought its load of adventurers. They came to me and introduced themselves as members of the Hunters' Guild. They came for the sake of hunting, fame and trophies. As long as they didn't touch my mineral and could rid me of these cracklers, I granted them free access to the Chillberg Ice Floe. But this also is another story…
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ThyHolyOverlord - Member (+) - 20 Marzo 2013 17:18
kevv21 - Member - 20 Marzo 2013 17:46
is that the masqueraider emblem O_O?
xiMigzx - Member (+) - 20 Marzo 2013 17:50
Is that the masq emblem?? Whatt.
b352 20 Marzo 2013 17:59
A masq emblem on a sac?
GodIsWithUs - Member - 20 Marzo 2013 18:01
I do not really like that they are recycling Bliblis and Cracklers. The Crackler art is very beautiful and love how it looks, BUT Cracklers already exist in both Amakna and Whispering Island. Adding another crackler family right after the island that is right below it seems redundant. It is really cool, but you could have made it a yeti or something instead. As for the Bliblis, nothing really has changed besides color scheme. You could have at least changed how they looked as well. Just changing color schemes really is making me starting to dislike this island. When we want to go to a new island we want to see new creatures. Frigost in Dofus did have Gobballs and Boars, but they were low end monsters on Frigost and looked aesthetically different. They looked like they belonged. These Bliblis do not look woolly enough to be on this island. But then again this is just the start of the information, and you are probably keeping the unique monsters for later. I love the look of the island though. Would have been nice to see the count's castle but that will be for later
BrainInAJar 20 Marzo 2013 18:04
a sacrier in a masqueraider emblem? would have to be non-class specific.
Also I agree with GodIsWithUs i was like "ugh more cracklers?"
also this isnt frigost is it?
Also I agree with GodIsWithUs i was like "ugh more cracklers?"
also this isnt frigost is it?
Knight-Breaker 20 Marzo 2013 18:10
If that was Troyle who takes the pictures so its not groundbracking, cuz an Admin could do anythink he wants.
xiMigzx - Member (+) - 20 Marzo 2013 18:13
You forget to realize that Devs don't have locks on their characters meaning they can wear anything.
ThyHolyOverlord - Member (+) - 20 Marzo 2013 18:14
b352|2013-03-20 17:59:48A masq emblem on a sac?I believe thats the masq emblem the french got by buying the french magazine #6. It can be worn by all classes.
GodIsWithUs - Member - 20 Marzo 2013 18:17
ThyHolyOverlord|2013-03-20 18:14:21^It is not the class restricted emblem. If you look at WE you will see an emblem that can be worn by all classes. It is that one.
b352|2013-03-20 17:59:48A masq emblem on a sac?I believe thats the masq emblem the french got by buying the french magazine #6. It can be worn by all classes.
And yes, Tat, this is Frigost. They just decided to change the name. The enutrof is the same enutrof that discovered Frigost (except it is the english version in this one) that was talked about in the AFK #7.


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He says that he doesn't believe it will happen, but that there's a small chance an ISP could embrace such tactics
In its quarterly earnings report, Netflix, Inc. (
) CEO Reed Hastings paints a cautionary tale of
what could happen
if Congress does not
clarify and strongly protect net neutrality
I. The Warning
Unfortunately, Verizon successfully challenged the U.S. net neutrality rules. In principle, a domestic ISP now can legally impede the video streams that members request from Netflix, degrading the experience we jointly provide. The motivation could be to get Netflix to pay fees to stop this degradation. Were this draconian scenario to unfold with some ISP, we would vigorously protest and encourage our members to demand the open Internet they are paying their ISP to deliver.
The most likely case, however, is that ISPs will avoid this consumer-unfriendly path of discrimination. ISPs are generally aware of the broad public support for net neutrality and don't want to galvanize government action. Moreover, ISPs have very profitable broadband businesses they want to expand. Consumers purchase higher bandwidth packages mostly for one reason: high-quality streaming video. ISPs appear to recognize this and many of them are working closely with us and other streaming video services to enable the ISPs subscribers to more consistently get the high-quality streaming video consumers desire.
In the long-term, we think Netflix and consumers are best served by strong network neutrality across all networks, including wireless. To the degree that ISPs adhere to a meaningful voluntary code of conduct, less regulation is warranted. To the degree that some aggressive ISPs start impeding specific data flows, more regulation would clearly be needed.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is fearful of what the death of net neutrality
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In other words, Verizon, Inc. (
) and AT&T, Inc. (
) -- the two largest wireless operators in the U.S. market -- plus Time Warner Cable Inc. (
) and Comcast Corp. (
), have
all pledged
to not discriminate against "legal" content to some extent.
But Mr. Hastings is aptly pointing out that such promises are nebulously defined at best, and there's a lack of momentum to commit to a single industry-wide standard that would prevent abuse without government intervention.
The problem is somewhat of a catch-22 as
unequal taxation and other government handouts
have helped to consolidate the U.S. wired and wireless industry into just a handful of dominant powers.
The issue extends all the way down to the states, where
cable internet operators like TWC and Comcast
pay large sums of cash to state officials
hinder efforts by potential competitors to enter "their turf"
and to stymie public-private partnerships, another alternative. As a result, in many regions a single provider retains a monopoly on high-speed service in a region, or at best two large powers control local service.
Given the at times collusive behavior of these top players, "two can be as bad as one" as the band Three Dog Night once sang.
Lots of bribes -- or as the Supreme Court defines it "free speech" -- has winnowed the cable and wireless markets down to just a few dominant entities. [Image Source: Haberrus]
In other words, in a healthy, competitive market, service providers might be forced to bow to customers and not stymie popular content providers (or even small newer content providers). But in the U.S.'s artificially controlled market where the government has doted on a few favored companies, growing them to monstrous proportions, there may not be enough competition to rely solely on competition to enforce net neutrality in the absence of regulation.
II. Will Service Providers Throttle More Than Just Filesharing?
So far, throttling efforts have
largely been focused on populist file-sharing movement
-- whether it be of the legal or illegal kind. But some fear similar tactics could be applied to high bandwidth content such as internet video or radio. Such a move could help promote a service provider's rival offering (which streams at full speed), be aimed at squeezing at "toll" out of the content providers, or simply be aimed at reducing network usage to increase profit.
The internet is inherently an interstate affair, hence it might seem to fall clearly under the commerce cause of the Constitution. Yet Congress has done a very poor job of giving the
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) direction and the power to enforce its rules. As a result, the FCC tends to
put forth policies
such as net neutrality, only to have them later killed in
embarrassing court defeats
Cutting the wires could kill innovations on the net, as well as popular services like Netflix.
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While Verizon was the latest to kill that policy (which was
installed "officially" in Dec. 2012
), Comcast had previously
successfully shot down a FCC complaint
on de facto net neutrality rules. In the Comcast case the justices seemed to feel it was doubtful that the FCC had authority under laws passed by Congress to enforce such a provision.
With the more codified Dec. 2012 implementation and with the FCC's formal justification of how it believed net neutrality was within the powers granted it by Congress, the same court (
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
) rethought the April 2010 Comcast ruling, when
Verizon sued to block the rules
. But ultimately
the FCC still lost
under the new rules, as the court ruled that the FCC could not enforce the policy given how it classified large carriers (a classification that it used to unofficially try to give benefits to smaller competitors).
Part of the blame in that latest loss rests on the shoulders of FCC officials, but part of it also
rests on Congress
for failing to simply pass a law clearly defining the extent of net neutrality, a clear Constitutional justification, and the endowment of strong enough regulatory power for enforcement purposes.
The FCC lacks clear guidelines when it comes to net neutrality, and also lacks the power to carry out significant enforcement. [Image Source: Guardian UK]
As a result, companies like Google Inc. (
) (whose YouTube service could be in the crosshairs of throttling), Pandora Media Inc. (
), and Netflix have to adopt a wary wait-and-see attitude, hoping service providers live up to their nonbinding promises, and that any would-be throttling schemes are stayed for fear of angering customers. As Mr. Reed suggests, we may arrive a decade from now and be relieved that no major clashes between service providers and content providers occurred. But sooner or later, it might happen, and that's a big threat to Netflix.
(Older estimates indicate Netflix may use
as much of a third of cable internet bandwidth
in the U.S. Competitors
such as Amazon.com
, Inc. (
and Hulu
may have cut into that total, though.)
III. For Now Netflix Can Smile at Steady Growth
Otherwise, Netflix posted a strong quarter, with 2.33 million new subscriptions in the U.S. and 1.6 million abroad. Netflix now has 33.42 million subscribers in the U.S. and 10.93 million abroad. Of these 31.71 million in the U.S. (95%) and 9.72 million abroad (89%) are paid subscribers. Netflix pulled in a cool $1.175B USD in subscription revenue, and saw a net profit of $48M USD ($0.79 USD/share), a figure that was sunk somewhat by a net loss of $57M USD.
The customer growth was in the high end of analyst predictions, and was met with much enthusiasm. The earnings per share beat the average expectation among analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Analysts, on average expected only $0.66 USD/share ($40M USD) earnings.
Netflix has faced its fair share of controversies over the years.
While it may now cry foul on data discrimination, it had no problem discriminating against others content less than a decade ago. Back in 2006 it
tried to kill Blockbuster's internet rental service
-- an anticompetitive effort that would arguably help to kill Blockbuster in the process,
dealing a fatal blow
to the video rental service's recovery and attempt at transitioning to a more modern online business model.
Following a 2008 court battle
, Blockbuster did eventually beat back Netflix,
winning the rights to launch digital services
and cut its late fees, but that
wasn't enough to save it
by 2010 it was bankrupt
While many didn't care for Blockbuster, some disliked how Netflix used legal actions to freeze Blockbuster's online efforts, helping to eventually kill the rival firm.
Some customers remain bitter about that.
Netflix also
weathered a storm of controversy
when it split its DVD rental and streaming services,
knocking two dollars (from $9.99 USD/month for the bundled rate to $7.99 USD/month) for streaming only service
, but increasing the overall price for customers who want both. As might be expected the new terms led to some shrinkage in both new subscriptions and overall DVD subscriptions.
Netflix survived controversy over its pricing and legal campaign against Blockbuster.
But Netflix won customers back with a recent price cut down to
$6.99 USD/month for single-user streaming video
, and grew profits steadily throughout late 2012 through 2013.
Netflix has also
is still struggling to get premium content
from some sources. But overall it is growing fast and customers are generally happier with it today than they were during the rocky periods of the Blockbuster wars and the restructuring from DVD-focused with a side of streaming to streaming focused business.
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Windmills, Rembrandt, tulips—the Dutch got it going on. Take in the charm of the Netherlands right here in Washington with this week's Escape to Homestead Resort in Lynden, the Northwest's own slice of Dutch culture.
Just five miles from the Canadian border and less than two hours from Seattle, this recently renovated resort features a fitness center equipped with indoor/outdoor pools and hot tubs, tennis, tanning booths, and modern workout equipment. About 45 minutes east, Mt. Baker Ski Area boasts some of the state's best snow and most challenging terrain. Then again, you're on vacation: Sit back and take in the views of Nooksack Valley, reminiscent of Van Gogh's pastoral landscapes.
With hanging flower baskets, antiques shops, and a 142-foot-long Dutch mural on the building next to the post office, downtown Lynden is equally charming. Dig into the history of this darling town at the Lynden Pioneer Museum, where you can also catch the largest publicly displayed collection of horse-drawn buggies west of the Mississippi.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Broadmoor resort will present a proposal next week to close a section of a popular road as part of improvements for its 2018 centennial.
Broadmoor spokeswoman Allison Scott said more details about the proposal will be provided at a public meeting Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. at Broadmoor Hall.
However, neighbors and a newly elected city councilman confirmed Thursday that the proposal requires closing the west end of Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard near the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. That section of the road passes through the Broadmoor's golf courses.
District 3 Councilman Keith King said the Broadmoor wants to upgrade its golf courses for modern uses and to qualify for major golf tournaments.
"Bigger than the U.S. Women's Open, which I think generated around $16 million to $20 million of income," said King. "We want to get a U.S. Open, which would generate maybe 10 times that."
Neighbors received a letter from the Broadmoor outlining the tentative improvements, and worry about increased traffic and having one fewer escape route in case of a wildfire or other emergency.
"There would only be two ways out of here," said neighbor Kathy Meinig. There would be a bottleneck at the intersection of Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Old Stage Road and Penrose Boulevard. Plus, the zoo has 700 parking spaces. You'd never get everyone out of here quickly."
However, King said the proposal allows for temporarily reopening the road during an emergency. He said he'd support the idea if public safety concerns are addressed, and the City Council likely will consider the matter after the Broadmoor holds a series of public meetings.
In its letter to neighbors, the Broadmoor detailed other improvements -- including more food and drink options and new construction.
The remaining public meetings are May 7-8 at Colorado Hall, and June 4-6 at Broadmoor Hall. All meeting are from 6-8 p.m.
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Elegant Upper Manhattan Apartment
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Floor No.1
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|E 120TH STREET, 10035 NEW YORK, Egyesült Államok
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Guests can make themselves at home in this 3-bedroom duplex apartment. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there are 2 additional bathrooms as well. The kitchen is fitted with modern appliances and guests may also make use of the telephone (free calling within the US), movies and games.
Reach the subway in under 10 minutes, providing service to Times Square in just 15. Trains can takes guests to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 15 minutes. Grand Central Terminal is also 15 minutes away.
The apartment is just steps from Marcus Garvey Park, home of a rocky outcropping offering great city views. The famous Apollo Theatre is just a 15-minute walk away. As for dining, the area has many great and varied places to eat and drink.
HázirendSecurity deposit of U$ 100 for 4 guests, U$ 250 for 5 guests, U$ 400 for 6 guests, U$ 550 for 7 guests, U$ 700 for 8 guests
Security deposit must be paid cash upon arrival. Refund will be done by bank wire 7 days maximum after check-out.
Any damage caused by guests will be deducted from the deposit. All guest is required to purchase travel insurance. Verification is due at check in. This insurance will cover guest for personal injuries while inside the apartment.
Cleaning service fee is not included . fee: $150
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We was 4 friends sharing this appartement, and it was a nice and big appartement. It is in a nice neigberhood, not fare from the bus or subway. The lady who rentet out the appartement was very nice and helpfull. We would all 4 of us stay there again.
The apartment in Harlem was spacious and more than big enough for our group, consisting of two mums and three boys between 16 and early twenties, and an 18 year old for a few days.
The neighbourhood was friendly - our host Richardene's neighbour helped us out on arrival when there was trouble with the entrance door.
Nice restaurants around, subway just a few blocks away.
We would not hesitate to recommend this apartment, and would stay there again!
We were staying for a week in New York, three middle-aged couples, our first time in The City. There was enough space for us in the flat, the neighbourhood was friendly. The 120 th street is very quiet. The flat was situated close to the rail, few blocks away from the metro-station line 6.
The host was flexible and friendly, we had late flight home so she let us leave our baggages until three pm in the flat.
For the newcomers it would be useful to have some information available about closest groceries etc.
Very spacious, clean and located in a very quiet neighborhood.
Richardene was a very kind and helpful.
I recommend it!
I'm very disappointed it was not the place I booked Richardene has 2 property she charged me for the nicer and expensive apt and gave me the worst spot to be in East Harlem the ad said upper Manhattan and it's not. I pacifically said I had a dog with me before I booked. so Richardene comes in at 8 am asking for a deposit like really 8am. this place made me feel not safe at all no locks on the windows. I can go on definitely would not recommending her place ever
Mrs Richardene is a very nice and easygoing Lady, very uncomplicated. The flat was large, comfortable and clean. It is situated next to different Metrostations and is not far away from several Restaurants and Jazz Clubs. We can only recommand it and enjoyed our stay in NY.
Had a great time in NYC for the time we stayed at Upper Manhattan Apartment. Richardene was a great host happy to help when needed. Even went and bought couple of hairdryers for us. The Apartment was very spacious and clean, with large 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms split over two levels plus additional toilet on the main floor. Enough space for 6 of us and comfortably more.Well located for the subway which was around 7 min walk away to take us downtown Manhattan. The area was fine also despite the Harleem rumours. The people were nice and friendly, would definitely stay again and would recommend the apartment with its host.
The appartment is large and clean. Neighbour was really kind and hopefully there to welcome us and give a phone call to the owner so that he would show up.
We were were quite frustrated by the important lack of cooking ustensils in the kitchen, we mostly could cook pastas and meat.
Some other details made our stay not so good, like
-the owner late for check in (although we had given our flight schedule. Waited more than an hour outside with our 4 kids, coming from Vegas) and check out,
-150 bucks demanded for cleaning fee by mistake and eventually given back on departure (wimdu helped us for that. )
- deposit only in cash, you loose minimum ten percent of transfer fee and exchange if you are Europeean , and it takes 2 month. Owner refused to give deposit back in cash, although everything was clear in the house
- owner was ok on the first day for a free delayed check out. changed her mind last day probably because of our wimdu claim or deposit wishes.
So this was not a nightmare, but surely not an unforgettable stay and a bit disapointing.
I don t recommand it to a European family expecting to cook home.
The apartment was spacious and clean. It was located in walking distance to 2 subway stations (10 minute walk) the host was nice and explained about the area which was reasonably safe. There is a railway close to the apartment and could be heard. We had expected that there were 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms but there were only 3 bedrooms and an extra bed in the living room and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a toilet without bath. This meant that we had to use the living room as sleeping quarters. This host noticed and came with an inflatable bed, fine initiative. We had to pay 150 dollars in cleaning as well as 500 in deposit. The $ 500 was known (of which the maximum can be expected to get 450 back due to cost by bank transfer). All in all an ok apartment which can be recommended.
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Nisswa American Legion Auxiliary receives awards
Anna Marie Haberer and Lynn Hall recently attended the Minnesota Department American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Morton.
Guest speaker was the national American Legion Auxiliary president, Kris Nelson, who lives in Baxter.
The Nisswa Auxiliary received the following awards: The Glen H. Dornfeld Children and Youth Plaque, Starr Community Service Plaque and Stickley Gifford Plaque for Junior History.
Each year the department president hands out the Presidential Award of Excellent. The Nisswa unit received one for its Children and Youth program, Community Service program and the Juniors Program.
Also at the convention, the American Legion presented Nisswa fire chief Richard Geike his award for being selected as the Minnesota American Legion Firefighter of the Year.


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I was gonna say you can see the price tags on the first pic. I love the cover and how this knife looks. Hope there is a pass around that would be sweet.
I like the look of the light colored buffalo horn instead of the traditional black. Kind of a bummer to not have a choice unless you hand pick it out, but that's a great excuse to go to Korin to hand pick! The shiro ichi is White #1 correct? Sounds like those knives would be incredible!!
Yup! It won't be for a while, but I found some things I could pick up. Oh, and don't think you are weird for admiring and staring at the knife. I do the same with some blocks of burled woods!! They just sit on a shelf and I stare at them. Can't bear to cut them up for a handle yet!! And I just ordered 9 more pieces of wood. Yikes!


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The Ballad of Nearly Headless Nick
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In 1992, in around his five-hundreth Deathday, the ghost of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington authored a ballad titled "The Ballad of Nearly Headless Nick"[1] explaining why he was sentenced to beheading and how his head had (nearly) come off in a botched execution:
- It was a mistake any wizard could make,
- Who was tired and caught on the hop,
- One piffling error, and then, to my terror,
- I found myself facing the chop.
- Alas for the eve when I met Lady Grieve,
- A-strolling the park in the dusk!
- She was of the belief I could straighten her teeth,
- Next moment she'd sprouted a tusk.
- I cried through the night that I'd soon put her right,
- But the process of justice was lax;
- They'd brought out the block, though they'd mislaid the rock,
- Where they usually sharpened the axe.
- Next morning at dawn, with a face most forlorn,
- The priest said to try not to cry,
- "You can come just like that, no, you won't need a hat,"
- And I knew that my end must be nigh.
- The man in the mask who would have the sad task,
- Of cleaving my head from my neck,
- Said "Nick, if you please, will you get to your knees,"
- And I turned to a gibbering wreck.
- "This may sting a bit" said the cack-handed twit,
- As he swung the axe up in the air,
- But oh the blunt blade! No difference it made,
- My head was still definitely there.''
- The axeman he hacked and he whacked and he thwacked,
- "Won't be too long", he assured me,
- But quick it was not, and the bone-headed clot,
- Took forty-five goes 'til he floored me.
- And so I was dead, but my faithful old head,
- It never saw fit to desert me,
- It still lingers on, that's the end of my song,
- And now, please applaud, or you'll hurt me.
Behind the scenes
- The song appears in the first draft of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.[2]
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Lol Fireman Ed wasn't a Jets fan until he was in his forties. I've heard this story for years and years now. And before that he was a 'fins fan.
Seriously, that's like the face of our fanbase being a guy who used to hang out outside tony luke's every sunday for 20 years.
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[quote user="JPizzack"]yea....like orange beer....
Blue Moon is a crap beer anyhow, it's like the lowest version of a Belgian White you can find.
but, what your saying does make some sense...why put the Orange in an Orange flavored beer, I'm sure its true for some, but I'm sure there are also some beers that an orange or lime, or other additive can enhance the flavor as well.
I don't normally put anything in my Blue Moon to tell you the truth, the beer I do it most often with is Hoegarden, and I usually use an Orange in that, not sure if I'm supposed to or not now though.


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August 4, 1979
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Knebworth Festival
The Song Remains the Same, Celebration Day, (Out On the Tiles intro) Black Dog, Nobody's Fault But Mine, Over the Hills and Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, Hot Dog, Rain Song, White Summer ~ Black Mountainside, Kashmir, Trampled Underfoot, Sick Again, Achilles Last Stand, Jimmy Page solo, In The Evening, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker.
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August 4th 1979 remains one
August 4th 1979 remains one of the very best memories. My first Zeppelin concert at 18 years old. I took the Friday off work and travelled to Stevenage from Kent on my Kawasaki 250cc motorbike with a friend - my longest trip at the time. We parked up and set off across the corn fields to join the crowds with such an air of excitement building. We just knew it was going to be a very special night. We didn't sleep - we just couldn't for excitement, but also no tent/sleeping bags etc - they just didn't seem important at the time.
Amazingly amongst the swelling crowds we bumped into some friends (this was way before mobile phones) who shared their food and booze - things were getting even better!
I recall some of the perimeter fences were forced down by the weight of numbers and we along with hundreds of others set off at a run across recently mown fields towards the turnstiles.
We spent the night sitting on the grass about 60 yards from the stage watching final preperations. The sun came up early, the mist came and went and the PA came on. I remember the biggest cheer of the day before Zepplin appeard was when they played "Since You've Been Gone" by Rainbow - the crowd was hotting up. Chaz and Dave did a great set piece and added much to the "feel good" factor.
Eventually Zeppelin treated us to a set piece which has been one of the most emotional experiences of my life and will forever remain a high point.
Like many others I applied for reunion tickets with no joy. I'm buying Mothership with the DVD's, just because. I'll always be a fan and I'm delighted that my 2 sons have also developed a real appreciation for the music so we can enjoy it together.
Message to Led Zeppelin - tour again. You've seen the enthuiasm this gig has generated. We've missed you, but if you don't, thanks so much for everything thats gone before.


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This spicy burger is served on an oblong roll, slathered with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise and topped with roasted Anaheim peppers and a delicious slaw.
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Combine the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl.
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Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 6 minutes per side. Top with cheese and cook until it is melted, about 1 minute more.
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