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Tickets to Smith Center's Spring 2014 Season to Go on Sale 1/24; Lineup Announced!
Tickets for the 2014 Spring Season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts go on sale Jan. 24. The all-star lineup boasts award-winning musicians, speakers, famed dance troupes and returning favorites.
Tickets for individual performances begin at $24 and are on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Jan. 24 at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Ave., by phone at 702-749-2000 or online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348.
Additional information on the Spring Season may be found below:
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $39
Reynolds Hall
The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Russia's - and the world's - greatest orchestras. Founded in 1882, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra is Russia's oldest symphonic ensemble and a beacon of the country's passion for art and music. It was with this orchestra that Tchaikovsky chose to premiere his Symphony No. 6 ("Pathetique"); it is also with this orchestra that Russia shares its cultural spirit with the world. This performance will be rising Norwegian violinist, Vilde Frang's, first appearance in Las Vegas.
One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works
Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $24
Reynolds Hall
Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and The Works have performed throughout the world to sold-out audiences to pay tribute to rock legend, Queen. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the most notable rock bands. This show will ROCK you!
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $39
Reynolds Hall
Master violinist Joshua Bell commands and directs this brilliant chamber orchestra, known worldwide for its polished and refined sound. Formed in 1958, they have come to represent the pinnacle of musicianship. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is purity put to music, perfection played out loud, and every performance is a true treat for fellow performers and music enthusiasts everywhere.
PFX - The Pink Floyd Experience
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $24
Reynolds Hall
The English rock band that is world-renowned for its elaborate live shows and philosophical lyrics lives on through six outstanding musicians who are, The Pink Floyd Experience. The group will perform some of Pink Floyd's greatest hits such as "Money," "Wish You Were Here," and "Comfortably Numb," in addition to rarities not often heard.
Patti LuPone in Far Away Places
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $39
Reynolds Hall
In her new, critically-acclaimed concert Far Away Places, two-time Tony Award winner ("Gypsy" and "Evita") Patti LuPone shares her penchant for wanderlust by taking audiences on a musical journey featuring thrilling renditions of songs by an eclectic list of songwriters that includes: Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Willie Nelson, Kurt Weill, Edith Piaf, Frederick Hollander, and even The Bee Gees.
Jazz Roots: Satin & Soul Featuring David Sanborn and Jonathan Butler
Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $26
Reynolds Hall
This concert is as smooth and sexy as satin, and as deep and earthy as the roots of American music. Bringing together two award-winning stars, this special performance creates a perfect blend of sounds that will touch your soul. David Sanborn, the six-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum alto sax star, will grace the stage alongside Jonathan Butler, the platinum-selling singer-guitarist and winner of the famed South African Sarie Award. This is where Africa, America, jazz and soul finally come together.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $26
Reynolds Hall
Under the artistic direction of Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater offers something for every taste from the pulse-racing thrill of new works by some of the world's best choreographers to the spirit-lifting joy of Mr. Ailey's beloved classic, "Revelations." Experience it for yourself as America's most popular Dance Company returns for just two performances.
An Evening with Chris Botti
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $29
Reynolds Hall
With a sophisticated sound and a soaring musical imagination, Grammy-winning trumpeter, Chris Botti, returns to The Smith Center for an evening that begins with jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.
John Legend - The All of Me Tour: Intimate, Acoustic and Stripped Down
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $29
Reynolds Hall
Singer-songwriter John Legend won his first Grammy Award with 2004's "Get Lifted." The album went platinum, thanks in part to the hit single "Ordinary People." To quote music industry pioneer Quincy Jones, the nine-time Grammy winner is simply "a genius." Now, Legend, one of the industry's most innovative artists, returns after five years with his fourth solo album, "Love in the Future."Sure to include new hits and old favorites, Legend will bring his unique sound and smooth vocals for a stripped-down and acoustic All of Me tour set.
John Anderson & Tracy Lawrence - Acoustic, Up Close & Personal
Friday, March 28, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $29
Reynolds Hall
Spend an Acoustic evening enjoying hit after hit from two of the most distinct voices in country music - John Anderson and Tracy Lawrence. Their set list includes country classics such as "Seminole Wind," "Time Marches On," "Straight Tequila Night," "Paint Me a Birmingham" and many more.
Doc Severinsen & His Big Band with Mary Wilson
Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $26
Reynolds Hall
Doc Severinsen, leader of Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" Band for more than 25 years, is hitting the road with his own big band in "Once More with Feeling." Named after his best-selling recording, the show features the legendary Mary Wilson of The Supremes in an evening of the classic big band tunes that defined the golden era of television.
William Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
April 6-13, 2014
Ticket prices start at $35
Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park
Come get caught in the storm as "The Tempest" makes its world debut in Symphony Park. Enter an untamed world of phantoms, monsters, madmen and lovers with this wild adaptation of Shakespeare's final play. This timeless tale of love, loss, virtue and vengeance is destined to leave you breathless, bewitched and begging for more. A new adaptation, "The Tempest" is a co-production between The Smith Center and Harvard University's American Repertory Theater by directors and adaptors Aaron Posner and Teller (of famed magic duo Penn & Teller). Featuring magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and choreography by Pilobolus, incredible staging, movement and sound brings the epic tale to life.
Diana Krall - Glad Rag Doll World Tour
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $35
Reynolds Hall
Diana Krall is celebrating her recently released 11th album, "Glad Rag Doll," by filling Reynolds Hall with her newly-found sound. With the introduction of a solo guitar, a drum set, and a keyboard to her latest compositions, Krall's piano and vocal talents shine brighter than ever before.
Women Fully Clothed
Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $35
Reynolds Hall
"Women Fully Clothed" adds hilarity to everyday life in an unparalleled night of laughter. An evening with "the funniest women in Canada"(Eugene Levy), is like an evening with good friends who make you laugh 'til you cry. There won't be a dry eye in the house.
Renée Fleming
Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $39
Reynolds Hall
One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renée Fleming is known for her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence. She has performed across the world, from the Beijing Olympics to Buckingham Palace to the President Obama inaugural celebration. For her first-ever public performance in Las Vegas, she will sing beloved songs and arias ranging from grand opera favorites and Broadway to The Great American Songbook.
Audi Speaker Series Presents: An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 3 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $29
Reynolds Hall
Don't miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly witty observations about the human condition. Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of fun and side-splitting laughter.
Audi Speaker Series Presents: Chazz Palminteri in "A Bronx Tale"
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $24
Reynolds Hall
A classic coming of age story brought to life in an original one-man show. Written and performed by Chazz Palminteri, "A Bronx Tale" tells the story of Calogero Anello, a young boy from a working-class family who gets involved in the world of organized crime.
About The Smith Center for the Performing Arts: The hallmark of downtown Las Vegas' 61-acre urban development known as Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public-private partnership that opened in March 2012. Heralded as the city's Heart of the Arts, The Smith Center is an architectural triumph and long-awaited cultural achievement that educates and entertains the citizens of Southern Nevada. The $470 million world-class performing arts center offers a blend of performances by resident companies, first-run touring attractions, lectures and internationally-acclaimed performers in music, theater and dance. The five-acre campus features four performance spaces including the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall, the 258-seat Cabaret Jazz club, the 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater and the 1.7-acre Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus is home to the Discovery Children's Museum that opened in March 2013. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.TheSmithCenter.com. Keep up with news and events on Facebook and follow The Smith Center on Twitter at @SmithCenterLV.


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The First Epic Hybrid Cruise! 28/08/10: Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by kikki21
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The First Epic Hybrid Cruise! 28/08/10
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
Embarkation - So we got to the Port about midday..... yes we could have got there sooner but to be honest there were not that many queues there really and we were actually processed very quickly.. It took about half an hour and that was it! However, we had a bit of a shock getting on board as I heard the words "itinerary change" from a customer service agent and he was handing out More letters - we were not going to St Thomas and St Maarten but to Cozumel and Roatan instead! Ok, our UK travel agent could have told us about the change beforehand... the whole trip was booked through them... it wouldn't have changed anything, we would have still sailed but I could have done some research beforehand on what to do with the new islands.....very poor customer service. I had heard of Cozumel but it was a case of Roa - what to us Brits!? I was very happy we had an extended stay on Nassau as I had booked a dolphin encounter at the Blue Lagoon independently and it meant we had much more time on the island. I booked this independently and paid in advance. I had booked other trips but not paid anything out so that was good. We were very glad we changed hotels as according to tripadvisor our original hotel was a bit of a dump and indeed walking past it, our 2nd choice of hotel looked a lot better and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there - Marseilles Hotel. We had known there were hurricanes about and had checked UK news before we went and American TV but the last we had known was that they were not heading for where we were going... wrong! Anyway, I am digressing... we got on board and we got maps when we checked in and it was like wow..... we are here! It was pretty heaving in the Garden Cafe which is where we chose to have lunch but we could have gone elsewhere as Taste was open for sure. Whilst having lunch, we had the announcement that our cabins were ready and indeed one of the officers was also coming round telling passengers this was the case which I thought was a nice touch.... we thought the food compared very well to RCI - our last cruise, so we were quite impressed although NCL could have some variation to their complimentary drinks other than water and iced tea/coffee after the breakfast juices were taken out.RCI have a tasty lemonade too.
Stateroom - We had balcony cabin 12152... which was nicely midship positioned. We really liked our cabin and we were lucky enough to have an excellent stateroom attendant in Made.... who showed us where the secret lights were and also how to turn off the phone light! He kept the room very clean for us and amused us with cute towel animals including some swans for our first night with confetti as this was our honeymoon cruise! Our opinion on the cabin was that it was compact and bijoux.... things as have been reported are a tight squeeze to get by especially when you are trying to unpack at the same time! I liked the fact we could make tea and coffee and Made always made sure the ice bucket was stocked up. I loved the interactive TV and the fact you could get menus on the screen - genius! We liked the fact we could just have a chill in the cabin for a bit of quiet time. The sink - yep - useless... but we did like the separate shower/ toilet arrangement and we thought the shower was great, well sized and you could get 2 people in there - ahem! The storage was also great, plenty of it, so things never looked messy in there. Our suitcases went under the bed and I thought having an NCL plastic dirt sheet for when you arrive for your suitcases to go on the bed is a good idea, saves the linen getting messed up!
Entertainment - we thought this was excellent...... we both loved the Blue Man Group. Also saw Second City the late show, which was also good and saw Legends in Concert which we both enjoyed. We didn't partake much of the nightly entertainment as the heat was knocking us out by then, plus the food and a cocktail or two! Bliss was sometimes very quiet and then sometimes heaving... we ventured out to Spice H20 and that was also quiet. We didn't try the Ice Bar.. would have liked too. Cirque didn't appeal too much and we tried to get into the bowling but couldn't get in.... we tried a few times.
Food/Drink - We had no problem with the food anywhere, there was loads of choice and if you wanted to pay for the speciality restaurants you could but you don't have to! We paid extra to eat at La Cucina, Moderno, Shanghai's and Le Bistro was included in our Deluxe honeymoon package. We enjoyed all of the food in the speciality restaurants, it was all good quality. I particularly enjoyed the Chicken Cashew at Shanghai's and the Vanilla Crème Brulee at Le Bistro was outstanding! We also ate at Taste, Manhattan, O'Sheehan's, The Great Outdoors, Garden Cafe and Spice H20. We had a room service special breakfast as this was also included in the Deluxe honeymoon package. The bread chefs must be kept really busy on the Epic as they churn out amazing different breads for La Cucina, Moderno's cheese bread puffs were also fantastic and the complimentary starter had delicious French bread with a salmon mousse. Must also give a special mention to the pastry chefs on board as the Danish pastries were probably the best we had anywhere! We thought the food tasted really good everywhere we went. We are not big drinkers but we did take advantage of the fact when they did specials like 2 for 1 Martini's... the Expresso Martini was delicious! We also had drinks like Strawberry Daiquiris and Mojitos. They were kind of the usual price $7 to $9. Customer Service - We had a very efficient stateroom attendant in Made and he was also very pleasant and friendly to us whenever we saw him. We never had a problem with anyone around the ship. There was one occasion where service was slow and that was the morning we docked in Cozumel. We decided to breakfast in O'Sheehans and the service there was pretty slow which surprised us and the waiter who took our order didn't speak good English.... therefore we didn't receive the breakfast we wanted but no worries, we still got fed! We never had a massive wait anywhere to get into a restaurant and we found the interactive restaurant time advisor on the walls in various places a great idea... also good in telling you how to get to places if you were lost!
Spa - We decided to treat ourselves and bought a couples weekly pass for the spa which we greatly enjoyed. The 2 saunas and steam rooms were great as was the hot tub and the hot tub pool. 2 points to mention in here was that if someone went under the great, big pouring water taps in the hot tub pool then water could go everywhere, some people were mindful of this and some ignorant people weren't, so if you were not careful - you could end up with an eyeful of chlorinated water which stung! Also - day beds especially the heated beds were just reserved all the time and weren't meant to be but no-one was watching this at all - never mind controlling it. Some people just seemed to live in the spa area and hog the beds which was clearly not fair! We also enjoyed some spa treatments which were part of the honeymoon package and both received a 25 minute couple's massage. They got this wrong at first and thought we were going in separately and so we had to be given another time later on that day (a sea day) they were genuinely apologetic about it but then also forgot that I wanted a scalp massage as well! Luckily, my masseur was available and I think she gave me some extra time due to the hassle so it was no big deal in the end.
Deluxe Honeymoon Package - We enjoyed the big bits of the package with the highlight being the meal and wine at Le Bistro (although I have to say the wine seemed a bit rough) and the couples massages. As it was a freestyle cruise, we didn't have that many formal pics taken of us as we always seemed to be rushing somewhere or just chilling and it was just a picture, no frame. We had chocolate covered strawberries and champagne when we departed Miami and the portion of strawberries was extremely skimpy as was the portion of canapEs one evening... there were 6 of them and they were tiny! We also enjoyed a special breakfast in bed one morning which was lovely, we had enough pastries to feed an army but they weren't special items, you could get them all from the Garden Cafe.
Ports of call - I have to say I understood of why we had to change itinerary due to the hurricane but I was pretty disappointed not to be going to St Thomas and St Maarten. As we didn't have advance info of this, we decided to bite the bullet and sign up with NCL excursions ASAP as people would no doubt be booking them up. We got a brochure and joined the massive queue that was building up at the shore excursions desk but then someone told us we could book the excursions at the interactive kiosk by the desk so we did! We decided to book island tours of both Cozumel and Roatan. I knew about Cozumel having been to Mexico before but nothing about Roatan. The Cozumel tour consisted of a coach drive to Channakab, a visit to El Cedral and a drive along the beach/sea and a stop for a margarita at a restaurant/bar... the food smelled good there but we only had a 20 minute stop. The coach could then drop you at the Cozumel museum and some shopping there or take you back to the shopping centre/ port area so we opted for the later. I managed to buy some more jewellery after a massive haggling session with a shop so we left happy. Roatan is a stunning looking island but is very poor and again we picked an island tour. We could go in the morning or the afternoon and opted for an afternoon tour. Apparently, there is a difference in these tours and in the morning, you can get dropped off at the beach and then picked up again or make your own way back and this was not broadcast by NCL so there were a few of us on the minibus that felt this tour wasn't value for money due to that as we had been expecting to see some of the beach resorts. The tour took us on a boat ride where you could see the coral reef in the sea, the mangroves and 2 shipwrecks. We were then taken to a high point of the island near the zoo where you could see the coral reef from high which was a great sight. Everywhere we stopped, there were retail opportunities... in fact we ventured off the Epic into the Town Center in the morning and deciding we needed some liquid refreshment went to a bar on the water and there were young boys swimming in the sea wanting their pics taken for a dollar and then a guy wanted to take us on a tour even though we kept explaining we had already booked one... he then wanted us to buy him a drink! Back to the tour, we were taken to the Garifuna village where we had a traditional song and dance session by the local people and were shown local traditions. Another stop took us to more Garifuna artefacts and the local soup was being sold for $5 a bowl! It was a relatively interesting tour but a bit of beach time would have been great. We were very pleased to be spending more time in Nassau. I booked an independent trip to the Blue Lagoon resort on Salt Cay and saved about $60 dollars off the ship price. Took a taxi to the ferry terminal which cost $8 standard set prices and then off we went. The ferry boats back took us straight back to the cruise port so that was great. We did the Dolphin Encounter which was a great experience as we had never done it before but I didn't find the trainer too sympathetic with me being a non swimmer (it does state very clearly on the website that you don't have to be able to swim to do this) and she got the dolphin to blow raspberries at me! We also booked a debarkation tour with NCL to the Everglades with a drop off at Miami airport. We had a good tour guide with us and we enjoyed the tour. It was quite a quick tour and we still had to wait 6 hours at the airport... they are insistent that your flight leaves after 3.30pm which makes you think you will have a good 5 hr tour. Not so. They like you to be on the bus by 9.30 and then at Miami airport for 1.30! We had an airboat ride at one of the safari parks which was a good experience, and then we saw a gator show which was the first time I had seen one and thought it was pretty cool to have a guy go into a cage with 5 alligators. You could then have your pic taken for $3 with a baby gator which my husband did! We had some free time then which was good as they had a good restaurant on site although it was busy since we were there with about 3 other coachloads. You could go on a jungle trial if you wanted to but it was a baking hot day so we just wanted to keep cool!
Ship Decor - I thought the decor on the ship was very good. I have to say I don't like very garish decor and I think other NCL ships could do with it being toned down! The ship looks very elegant and classy from the stateroom areas to the public areas. The LED chandelier is spectacular and the shopping area is the best I have seen on a ship. Some of the carpets are still loud but they are funky not garish!
Debarkation - wow how quick! We were off the ship and on a bus in half an hour. We had a quick breakfast at the Great Outdoors and then went to the Epic Theatre as we had booked an Everglades Tour which meant that our luggage would come with us and we would be dropped off at Miami airport as our flight back wasn't till 7.25pm! We were beeped off the ship using our sea passes for the last time, got our luggage, went through customs/passport control and that was it. It was very well managed by NCL/port staff to ensure that lines were kept flowing and generally was very impressive.
Overall Experience - Both of us really enjoyed the Epic adventure (we have the luggage tags that say so too!), it was also our first NCL experience and hopefully it won't be our last. There are some issues that have been already widely reported thanks to the Cruise Critic forums, the useless sink which we called the polo mint. It would prevent a lot of splashing if they just altered the tap design. We didn't mind the toilet/shower set up. Deck 15 is noisy and loud. We found a cool area on decks 17/18 - we went up in the lifts designed to take Courtyard Villa guests to their areas... we would stay there when sunbathing and it seems a few people had cottoned on to that fact too! You cannot swim in the pools; they are not designed for swimming at all! I think the space at Spice H20 could be better utilised here for a bigger pool for adults. We did attend the CC party where they laid on some food/drinks etc which was a nice touch and the Captain did come too (as another CC poster said we didn't hear too much from the Captain but he was fond of talking about the Code Alphas -medical emergencies and the weather) there didn't seem to be too much going on though, was hoping for a cabin crawl as I was up for that but there didn't seem to be one! Less
Published 09/12/10
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GOOD progress is being made on the expansion of Fairfield Hospital's £2.25 million accident and emergency department, say health chiefs.
Work started on the scheme in November, 2012, and was initially expected to be completed by November last year.
However, construction was temporarily halted last June after the original contractors, Thomas Winstanley & Son, went into liquidation.
Bury-based firm Thomas Barnes & Sons PLC was then appointed to carry out the work and the new facility is now due to be finished this July.
Two new extensions are being added to expand the existing accident and emergency (A&E) department at the site off Rochdale Old Road. One area will provided dedicated, state-of-the-art A&E facilities for children and young people and the other will allow staff to separate minor and major cases.
Dr Kassim Ali, consultant in A&E medicine and clinical lead at Fairfield, said: "The improved physical layout and expansion of clinical treatment areas will allow the A&E department to streamline patients more effectively and reduce waiting times by separating patients with minor injuries from those who are critically ill."
Fairfield's A&E department was originally designed to accommodate 45,000 patients but over the last year has treated more than 65,000 patients.
The first extension was completed in February and is now in use for minor injuries and the second extension is currently being fitted out.
This area will include 11 major incident treatment bays, extra clinical storage and utility rooms.
Graham Lord, Head of Estate Develop-ment at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Fairfield Hospital, said: "The expansion of clinical treatment spaces and improved layout will help the hospital manage this increase in demand more effectively and will hopefully have a positive impact on patients' overall experience at the hospital.
"In the meantime, we will try to ensure that any disruption to services is kept to a minimum whilst the fit out works are taking place."
Health bosses are reminding patients to keep emergency departments for patients who need urgent attention.


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Italian Tragedy: Costa Concordia Cruise Review by jonnytablets
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Italian Tragedy
Destination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
Embarkation: Rome (Civitavecchia)
Embarkation at Civitavecchia is truly awful-long queues-no air conditioning-a bad combination.Embarkation took upwards of an hour which after waiting for our luggage at Rome airport for 1hour 45 minutes coupled with a further wait for coach transfer (which took well over an hour and a half for those who waited for it) led to us taking a Taxi to the dock at a cost to ourselves of 150 Euros-We didn't set off on a good footing. Once aboard I'm afraid it didn't get much better-it was very apparent that a lot of the staff cannot speak English-(neither did they speak French,German,or incredibly being as we were on an Italian ship Italian!)
After our long hot More embarkation process-our first visit was to the restaurant-but ordering a drink was incredibly frustrating-our 'Bar Service' server struggled to take an order for 3 beers and 1 coke despite us asking in 4 different languages! And then there is the smoking-you cannot get away from it-despite no smoking signs everywhere-they are just ignored by the majority of Italian Guests who just carry on regardless-There are designated areas for smokers-but they are just ignored.
Whilst appreciating that we have no control over who our fellow guests may be and how polite or impolite-it must be said that the behavior exhibited by passengers on board was disgraceful at worst and unruly at best!-pushing and shoving at the buffet is the norm. Be prepared to come back to your sunbed after a dip in the pool to find an Italian on it and your personal belongings on the floor beside it,and guess what? They will not move,and neither will the staff on board do anything about it.(except perhaps shrug their shoulders!) I was treated rudely by so many categories of staff (even an officer) that it suggests that staff onboard simply cannot cope with their workloads or maybe they are just rude!! The only time that courtesy is apparent is when you are parting with money-how sad is that?
The Kids Club for 12 year olds is poor to say the least-the children of this age are just not catered for very well-most end up in the ships video arcade which is inappropriately situated next to the ships casino and its smokers! I am an experienced traveller and have travelled all over the world-we take up to six holidays a year-but never have I been so disappointed with a holiday (more to the point the service and attitude of staff and crew-and ambience of the ship) as I was with this one. English speakers are not catered for very well on this ship-so if this is the only language you speak-BEWARE
As far as our Ports of Call went-Well they looked good on paper-but the reality of it is that with the exception of our stop in Malta-there was precious little time to see or do anything of worth. Our excursion in Tunis was cancelled as they could not cater for us in English-this led to us taking a Taxi Tour from the portside with a driver who said he spoke English-but we actually had to conduct the tour in French!.NB This trip actually was half the price that Costa wanted for a much shorter trip. The Stop in Palma was so short that if you blinked you missed it! and surely Barcelona deserves a whole day in port at the expense of a shorter day in Savona? Overall This was a very bad experience for us all and next time we will be returning to the tried and trusted Royal Caribbean, NCL, or Celebrity cruise lines. Less
Published 08/19/08
Cabin review: 88410
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Want to save money on your mortgage? Make hay while the sun shines by paying more than you need on your home loan while interest rates are still at historic lows.
Even an extra $50 a week can save $60,000 in interest and cut four years off the life of your mortgage.
So says Gavin Slater, group executive of personal banking at
Speaking today after the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to put the official cash rate on hold once again, he points out this gives households a great opportunity to save over the long term by paying more than is required on their mortgage.
"Most home owners are in a strong financial position and are actually saving money on interest by paying ahead," says Mr Slater. The NAB's figures are based on a $350,000 mortgage over 25 years with an interest rate of 5.88 per cent. This is the eighth consecutive month the RBA has left the cash rate at 2.5 per cent.
And if you're thinking of switching home loans to save even more money on what's likely to be the biggest loan of your life, the switching fees may be cheaper than you think.
High fees a myth
"Many borrowers are likely to be scared of switching their home loan with the fear of being charged exorbitant fees to break their loan contract by their existing lender and start a new one with a new lender. But this is a myth," says Michelle Hutchison of comparison website www.finder.com.au.
"It used to be the case in the past where we saw break costs of up to $25,000 or more if you wanted to switch in the first year. But early exit fees for variable home loans taken out after July 1, 2011 were banned so it's a lot cheaper to switch than it used to be. In fact, we're also seeing more lenders waiving upfront fees."
She points out that two in five variable-rate lenders on Finder's database have no application fee, making the average cost of switching to one of these loans just over $700 compared to almost $900 three years ago.
To get an indication of whether something is a good deal, the average variable rate is 5.39 per cent.
Do your homework first, though, and ask your current lender to outline the full extent of exit fees. And if you think they're too high, let us know and we can check them.
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The command to finding out if package is installed in Linux is depend upon your Linux distribution. Following are commands for different distributions.
Jump to your distribution:
* Debian / Ubuntu Linux
* Red Hat / Fedora Linux / Cent OS / Suse Linux
Debian / Ubuntu Linux
Use dpkg command, which is package manager for Debian. Suppose you want to find out package apache-perl or sudo is installed or not, type command:
$ dpkg -s apache-perl
$ dpkg -s sudo
Package: sudo Status: install ok installed Priority: optional Section: admin Installed-Size: 396 Maintainer: Bdale Garbee Architecture: i386 Version: 1.6.8p12-4 Replaces: sudo-ldap Depends: libc6 (>= 2.3.5-1), libpam0g (>= 0.76), libpam-modules Conflicts: sudo-ldap Conffiles: /etc/pam.d/sudo e3aaa79c2a00244cdfd17117127f8993 /etc/init.d/sudo 64f882a713108e70dc6133444177281f Description: Provide limited super user privileges to specific users Sudo is a program designed to allow a sysadmin to give limited root privileges to users and log root activity. The basic philosophy is to give as few privileges as possible but still allow people to get their work done. . This version is built with minimal shared library dependencies, use the sudo-ldap package instead if you need LDAP support.
Use file /var/lib/dpkg/available to find out all package names available to you. Or you can use following command (list all packages in /var/lib/dpkg/status):
$ dpkg-query -l
You can also try to match package name using wild cards:
$ dpkg-query -l 'libc6*'
Once you've found package name, use the following command to get exact status (whether it is installed or not):
$ dpkg-query -W -f='${Status} ${Version}\n' apache-perl
install ok installed 1.3.34-2
Red Hat Enterprise / Fedora Linux / Suse Linux / Cent OS
Under Red Hat/Fedora Linux use rpm command:
$ rpm -qa | grep {package-name}
For example find out package mutt installed or not:
$ rpm -qa | grep mutt
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Corn Chowder with Poblano
This creamy corn chowder is a Latin American classic. The addition of poblano chiles gives the soup Mexican flair with a hint of zesty heat.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 poblano chile, deveined, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 pkgs. (16 oz. each) loose-pack frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed, divided
- 2 cups water
- 3 MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon Cubes
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
PLACE corn mixture in blender or food processor (in batches if necessary); process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in remaining corn and evaporated milk.
COOK for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chowder is thick. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
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I used Pam spray instead of oil and I replaced the evaporated milk with 1% milk as well as using no sodium added bouiilion and this recipe was still very good!
Corn Chowder with Poblano
This was sooo good. I will definitely make it again.
Nothing could be better...
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I didn't have poblano peppers, so I substituted jalepenos for a nice twist. Very tasty! My husband and I ate the whole pot in one setting!! Will definitely make again for family!
Corn Chowder with Poblano
This is a very delicious soup, with just the right degree of hotness to it. Great on these cold days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Calories from Fat: 70
- Total Fat: 8g (12% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g (17% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 20mg (6% of DV)
- Sodium: 610mg (26% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 41g (14% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 9g (37% of DV)
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Vitamin A: 25% of DV
- Vitamin C: 60% of DV
- Calcium: 15% of DV
- Iron: 6% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


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Template-based runtime invalidation of database-generated web contents
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|Many database-backed web sites deploy web caches to improve response time and system throughput. Nevertheless, database updates introduce inconsistency between the cached database-generated web pages and the corresponding database contents. This poses the problem of cache consistency maintenance for database-generated web contents. This thesis states that template-based invalidation techniques are feasible and efficient for cache consistency maintenance of database-generated web pages. We identify cached web pages and database operations by parameterized URLs (URL templates) and parameterized SQL statements (SQL templates). We then utilize the satisfiability testing algorithm in the literature to check the relationship between database queries and database updates. With the result of this testing and the correspondence between URL templates and SQL templates, we invalidate cached web pages as necessary. Furthermore, we extend the testing algorithm to handle a common class of queries (possibly with uninstantiated variables). In addition, we propose several techniques including pre-computation, indexing, group invalidation, and polling to further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our template-based invalidation. We have implemented a template-based invalidator (TBI) using typical database-backed web site software and have conducted extensive experiments using representative benchmarks. Our experimental results clearly demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of our template-based invalidation techniques.
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The Three Daggers
A destination in Wiltshire
Whether you are passing through, local to Edington, or here to visit the area, we believe the Three Daggers has something for everyone. Mouth-watering food, a fantastic selection of drinks, regular events and live music, 5* B&B accommodation, a fantastic farm shop full of fresh local produce and our very own microbrewery.
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Going through the hard time due to the separation, Ashlee Simpson reportedly stays with her sister and spends time with 'a lot of family dinners and lots of praying.'
Ashlee Simpson has reportedly moved in with big sister Jessica Simpson after splitting from husband Pete Wentz. According to Life & Style, the younger Simpson and her young son Bronx plan to stay with her sibling and fiance Eric Johnson until she finds a place of her own.
A source tells the publication, "Leaving Pete was tough for Ashlee and she needed to be with her family. Jessica told her she and Bronx were welcome to stay with them until she was ready to find a place of her own. There have been a lot of family dinners and lots of praying."
Simpson stunned fans and friends when she filed for divorce from Wentz last week. She cited "irreconcilable differences" for the split.


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I'm the kind of girl who likes a little french fry with her ketchup. And while the days of potatoes are over I find I can't quit ketchup quite so easily. Not only is it delicious as ketchup on burgers but it's also an essential building block for a lot of my favorite things. And by favorite things I mean barbecue sauce. And baked beans. And even a lot of Chinese food.
Store bought ketchup's been around a long time. But for a long time ketchup was made at home from fresh tomatoes. I love that scene from that old Doris Day movie The Thrill of it All when she ends up sitting in a bucket of tomatoes while making and bottling homemade ketchup. Totally something I would do.
These days I make my own kethcup at home. The stuff I grew up eating, and most of the store bought stuff, has sweeteners, additives, and flavorings that I either can't have or am chewsing to eschew. Get it? I crack myself up!
So this recipe is for a basic ketchup. You can eat it with fries of any variety. Try Butternut Squash fries or Parsnip fries. You can use it on a burger. Or you can use it in place of store bought ketchup in any recipe that calls for it.
A few tips, cook this on low/medium low heat or you'll end up with a tomato geyser in your kitchen since the mixture is so thick. And wear an apron or you might end up getting tomato all over your new shirt because you forgot that tomato sauces spatter. I'm not saying that happened to me or anything. I'm just saying you might wanna be careful.
And the basic recipe calls for salt and honey to taste. Each can of tomato sauce, or any canned tomato product really, can vary in flavor. Once you have the mixture combined and all of the spices added you'll need to taste the mixture and decide if you want to add any salt or honey. I've had batches that needed neither and some that needed quite a bit to reach that flavor that I love in a good store bought product. So use your tastebuds here to make what you like.
And now to address the elephant in the room......
This recipe calls for canned tomato sauce and canned tomato paste. Anything in a can is currently listed as "not allowed" on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Here's my take on this. I have no idea why canned foods would be prohibited. I'm sure there was a reason when the rule was invented. But I don't feel that it's a modern view of canned foods. That being said you do need to watch out for a few things when using canned foods.
First, make sure there are no additives or spices added to the food. If you're using a canned bean, make sure you rinse it throughly of it's brine before using. BPA free cans are a must. It can take some research to find them but I feel better about not consuming it. And in all cases, the white lined cans have better tasting contents that the tin lined cans. Period.
But if you still don't feel comfortable with canned tomato products you can make the below recipe using fresh tomatoes that are cooked thoroughly and then blended. And then cooked again in the saucepan with the spices until the desired consistency is reached.
Now on to the recipe!
Basic Ketchup
Makes 2 Cups
- 1 15oz can of tomato sauce (no spices or salt added) - I like Muir Glen
- 1 6 oz can of tomato paste (no spices or salt added) - I like Muir Glen
- 1 TBSP of apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 TSP garlic powder
- 1/4 TSP onion powder
- 1/4 TSP allspice
- 1/8 TSP ground cloves
- salt to taste
- honey to taste
- Combine all of the ingredients through the cloves in a saucepan and stir well to combine.
- Cook the mixture over low/medium low heat for about 10 minutes until the mixture comes together and the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the ketchup and add salt or honey as desired.
- Allow the ketchup to cool. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week. This can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Desk Tidy Organizer Tray
this avocado green is irresistible - i am sure everyone's desk could use a little reorganization.
perfect little handmade critter coasters for your home this holiday season - happy new years! made from reused scrap cedar - waste not my friendsTags: kitchen, home decor, eco, wood, tables, handmade, living rooms, reuse, recycleAdded 8 Years Ago from Etsy
this might be one of the most clever reuse clock ideas - rock onTags: music, technology, mens, eco, clocks, handmade, living rooms, housewares, turntablesAdded 8 Years Ago from Etsy
these are such sweet little coasters - plus refashioned from secondhand sheets and bedspreads - wonderful
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I'm new to glock so this may be an elementary question. Does glock make their own conversion kit from the 27 to the 26? All i can find with limited access is outside brands. Thanks for your input
Nope, you won't find a Glock 40-9mm conversion barrel. Lone Wolf, KKM, Storm Lake etc make them. Also look into changing out the the extractor and ejector for full reliability. I recommend a minimum of changing out the ejector so brass that won't fly into your face.
Ok thanks. I think i have myself talked out of it. I like the .40 pretty good
I did my conversion on my G-20..
Installed a Lone Wolf .40 S&W barrel+now I have LOTS of brass to load/shoot. 10MM brass is a little harder to find/cost more;)
I have shot probably 2K of .40 with this barrel+so far-so good..Bill;)
Ok i saw that conversion brand, may invest in one in the local gun show coming up. Also, how do the glock compatble magazines add up to the glock brand mags?
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Bob Dole
At 91 years old, former Sen. Bob Dole is still traversing his home state of Kansas to thank his supporters for five terms in the Senate. Judy Woodruff sits down with Dole to discuss how Washington has changed since he was in office, his activism for disabled Americans, President Obama's foreign policy and what he expects from the upcoming election. Continue reading
As presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., take aim at one another following a Democratic debate,
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales may face perjury charges. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political events. Continue reading
Probably the most important defining moment in Bob Dole's life happened over fifty years ago on a battlefield in Italy. Dole biographer, Richard Ben Cramer, paints an emotional picture of the courageous actions that reveal much about the character of the GOP presidential hopeful. Continue reading
The Republican response to President Clinton's 1996 State of the Union by Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole. Continue reading


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Drought Keeps Getting Deeper Across Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The drought keeps getting deeper across Minnesota.
New maps from the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show that 96 percent of the state is in a moderate to extreme drought, up from 77 percent a week earlier.
The driest parts of the state include several counties in northwestern Minnesota and several counties from southwestern to south-central Minnesota.
Only two parts of the state aren't in drought, but they're both rated abnormally dry — Cook County at the northeastern tip of Minnesota, and a patch of Scott, Dakota, Rice and Goodhue counties south of the Twin Cities.
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Tithi in Hindu Calendar on February 11, 2011 – Today is Shukla Paksha Ashtami – eighth day of Shukla Paksha in Hindu calendar and Panchang in all places. Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi the full day on February 11. All time based on India Standard Time.
Magh Shukla Paksha Ashtami or eighth day of waxing phase of moon in Magha month in calendars followed in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
Magh Shukla Ashtami or eighth day of waxing phase of moon in Magha month in calendars followed in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jammu and Kashmir.
Rashi or Moon Sign – Mesha Rashi in the beginning of the day. Then onwards it is Vrishabha Rasi.
Nakshatra – Bharani or Apa Barani Nakshatra till 0950 AM on Feb 11, 2011. Then onwarads it is Karthigai or Krittika Nakshatra.
28th day of Thai Masam in Tamil Calendar followed in Tamil Nadu.
28th day of Makara Masam in Malayalam Calendar in Kerala.
27th day of Magh month in Bengali Calendar.
Auspicious days – Monthly Durga Ashtami. Bhishma Ashtami. Thai Karthigai in Tamil Calendar.


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Google Maps Now Shows Road Traffic History
I was booking a flight to Dubai for a business trip and while browsing how far the hotel would be from my meeting I noticed a really helpful feature, the ability to go back in time and see how bad traffic is throughout the entire week. Since both Kuwait and Dubai get insane traffic on specific times, Google Maps will help you decide what time and what route you should take.
The feature will automatically appear when you search for a route. Make sure it's on "show traffic" setting.


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The 18-year-old reality TV star wears a sheer top and crop pants when walking down the runway at the New York Fashion Week.
Kendall Jenner made a shocking appearance at her major runway debut Thursday, February 13. The teen star of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" showed off her nipples when modeling clothes for Marc Jacobs at the New York Fashion Week taking place at the NY State Armory.
Kendall, 18, walked down the runway in a long-sleeved see-through top with deep V neckline and a wide-legged crop pants during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014. She completed her look with brown boots, a matching purse, and bandanna to keep her straight bob hair out of her face.
She was applauded by her family for her daring outfit. "Congrats @kendalljenner #amazing!!!!!!!!!" mother Kris Jenner gushed, while sister Khloe Kardashian wrote, "My baby sister killed it today walking in the Marc Jacobs fashion show!!! Kenny you are so dope to me!!! Congrats my baby!!! #NYFW #MarcJacobs #ProudSis."
Khloe went on defending her younger sister against critics, "She's too dope for you 2 understand! Yall would trade places with her in a second! The hate is real! Lol bye haters! #ModelLife #Simple. Basic b***hes NOT wanted. Oops I keep forgetting I'm supposed to be on my 'don't sweat the small stuff' ish... But I just can't pass up a good rant #SorryNotSorry... Its a fashion show. She doesn't choose! #Clueless."


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Being so sleep deprived that you cannot function or speak properly, often results in embarrassing or humiliating situations that bring unwanted attention to oneself.
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Jessica Simpson Flaunts Baby Bump in L.A. (PHOTOS)
On Wednesday, the 32-year-old pregnant star let her belly do the talking as she hit a Los Angeles gym.
Simpson, who is expecting her second child with fiancé Eric Johnson (as Celebuzz exclusively reported in December), kept things comfy in green sweats, a black shirt and hoodie.
The Fashion Star judge and Johnson are already proud parents to 9-month old daughter Maxwell Drew.
"Killer wedges and spunky skinnies – dream spring outfit!" she wrote on Twitter, along with a beachside snapshot of herself modeling some items.
Last month, Simpson showed off her baby bump in a form-fitting leopard dress on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
"Apparently it was a part of God's plan for my life," she said of her pregnancy. "I was extremely shocked . . . because I was going through a lot of hormonal changes, trying to get back to the old, vibrant Jessica. You know, it was kind of like a one-night stand, and it happened, all over again!"
Check out the gallery, above, for new photos of Jessica Simpson and her growing baby bump in L.A. Do you think she'll have a boy or girl this time? Weigh in below.
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Kalash 23rd June 2016 written update, Kalash 23 June 2016 telly update, written episode 23 June 2016, Kalash 23rd June 2016 Written Update Review, Kalash 23 June 2016 Written Story.
Kalash 23rd June 2016 Written Update
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Soraj is coming near Devika with hot oil pan in his hand but Ravi comes to DEvika so he moves back, Ravi asks Devika why she left dance? she says i dont need to answer you, Ravi says do you feel same as i feel about you? Devika says i think you are filthy, you were touching me inappropriately me in dance, the way you were touching me, its like partner touches his love, and you should be with your fiance, i will call her here. Nivi comes to Soraj and says you will kill her like this? Soraj says your fiance went behind her, Nivi says make another plan rightnow, Soraj says even your smell is good as prey, Nivi says shut up and finish Devika, Devika calls out to Nivi, she goes to them. Nivi comes to Ravi and Devika, Devika says Ravi was asking to dance with you, take him, Nivi is surprised and says really? she takes Ravi from there to dance, Devika is in tears and says why it still matters to me that they are together? Ravi has given me so much even after all that, i still feel for him, i dont care if they are together. Nivi brings Ravi in party and asks jockey to play romantic song. Ravi thinks why Ambika did this, i never wanted to dance with Nivi. Aang laga de song plays, Nivi dances seductively around Ravi, Devika sees it and is disgusted, she thinks that i am getting angry seeing them together but i have to control my emotions else Janki maa will feel bad. Nivi lies on floor and dances around Ravi, she pulls Ravi closer, Vikas thinks that she doesnt look good with him, Manju says they are looking nice together, Shweta says to be honest i like Ravi and ambika together, Manju asks her to shut up, Nivi pulls Ravi on floor and dances around him, he gets up, Nivi back hugs him but Ravi pulls away, he angrily looks at her and leaves, Devika is confused seeing this, Nivi thinks that i know you did this with me because of Ambika but soon this prick will be removed from my way too, then you will have to love me only, i should go and rest in my room for sometime, Nivi leaves, Devika eyes her. Manju says to Shweta that dont know when bomb will explode, we can go to jail too, Vikas comes and asks what they are talking? what bomb? Manju says i was just thinking that anything can, we are just afraid, Vikas then dont be involved with people who are into bombing and all.
Soraj mixes poison in drink and says she got saved once but not this time Ambika.
Nivi comes in her room and tries to switch on lights but it doesnt get on, she says no switch is working in this room, thats weird. Room door is opened and she sees silhouette, she asks who is there? DEvika says its me, you killed me and i wont get peace till you dont die, come with me rightnow, Nivi says i know you are Ambika, i know there is no ghost, i will kill you, i swear, Devika says i have already been killed, Nivi says this time i wont spare you, i will kill you, Nivi takes vase, she is not able to see her face, she hits vase and Devika falls out of window from first floor, her body lies dead on floor, Nivi thinks that DEvika/Ambika died, i am so happy, my life is sorted without even doing anything, she leaves. Nivi is going in party and says i will tell everything to Ravi that she is dead. She comes in party and sees Ambika there, she is stunned to see her alive, Nivi says what you are doing here? Devika says what? Nivi says you were? Devika recalls flashback how she made plan to make someone else look like Devika in Nivi's room, Nivi says you were in my room.. Devika says what are you saying? i was in party, you invited me here, i feel like you are going mad again, Nivi says i saw you in my room, Devika calls Ravi and says Nivi is talking weird again, she is saying that she saw me in her room, seems like even psychiatrist couldnt do anything to er, show her to some baba. Ravi asks Nivi if she fine? Nivi says i am fine, i feel i am stressed, i am sorry, i think i should take break, she leaves. Devika comes to Ravi and says i feel sorry for you, i mean your fiance is not in right condition even then you will have to live with her for life, by the way who is Devika? why she has affect on Nivi? Ravi says she was my wife, Devika says what was special about her? Ravi says she was best wife in world, Devika says then why did you forget her and move on so soon? Ravi says you wont understand it, Devika says i feel Nivi is behind Devika's deathk, Ravi says i wont be able to listen anything like that against Nivi, she has done alot for my family, i dont know if she is right or wrong but i cant listen against her.
Nivi comes in room and looks out from window, she doesnt find deadbody, she says Ambika is in party, Devika is dead then who was in my room? do i really have to go to some baba? i need to focus on Ambika.
Devika says to Ravi that why you are reacting like this? are you responsible for her death too? Ravi says enough, i cant listen this against Nivi. Nivi comes there and says everything is fine, sorry Ambika. She says to Ravi that i embarrass you alot, i miss Devika too, i feel like she wants to say something to me, maybe she wants to say that she is happy to see us together, Nivi hugs Ravi and says i love you alot, Devika looks away seeing them hugging, Nivi eyes her.
Soraj comes in party with drinks, he thinks where is Ambika? where is Nivi too? Nivi sees him and goes to him, she asks about his plan? Soraj says where were you ? where is Ambika? did she go home? Nivi says she is in party, what is your plan? Soraj shows her drink and says this will work for sure, Nivi says what are you saying? Soraj says you dont seem so innocent that you dont understand what i am saying, i have mixed poison in drink, this is different, she will die in 10minutes after drinking it and people will think that she had heat attack because there is no symptoms of poison in this drink, Nivi says seems like good plan, execute it, he leaves with drink. Shweta comes to Nivi and says he is your killer? Nivi says are you spying on me? Shweta says no, i just came to get drink, i listened your talks mistakenly, Nivi says dont talk about it to anyone, Shweta says lets see how she is going to die, they leave. Soraj comes to Devika and asks her to for drink, she says no, he says take it, Devika says okay, she is about to take one glass but Soraj no take other one(which has poison), Devika gets confused.
PRECAP- Soraj says to Ravi that i am not following anyone and why you are asking this? is Ambika your girlfriend? Ravi gets angry and punches Soraj. Janki says to Devika that i feel like Nivi has some plan up her sleeves against you, lets go from here.
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Salmon Circle of Life – Handbook of Nature Study
Fascinating account of the annual autumn salmon spawning ritual, with great photos!
Gettin' to School on Time – Heart to Heart with Diane
Can it be a challenge to get your school day started for you or your kids? Perhaps this 'Dime on Time' approach will keep you all motivated!
The Wizard of Oz and Ramona – Journey Into Unschooling
What are the first chapter books you choose to read to your children as their interest and attention spans grow?
Civil War Unit – La Scuola d'Argento
This post is chock full of great book, craft and activity ideas for studying the Civil War.
Acorn Art – Simple.Messy.Fun!
What a fun way to use natural resources for a colorful educational game AND a colorful centerpiece all in one!
Twenty Questions – Kitchen Pantry Scientist
How do you teach your children to think scientifically?
Frugal Friday – Life As Mom
We can all benefit from some frugal wisdom on teaching our children and running our household all while saving some cash!
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Stein Mart expects productivity from prototype
September 2, 2002,
After weathering a tough economic period this past second quarter, Stein Mart is experimenting with a more compact and high-end version of its typical 36,000-square-foot store concept that will occupy less than half the space yet is expected to generate higher sales.
On Oct. 24, Stein Mart will open its first "collections of Stein Mart" prototype store in the posh community of Palos Verdes, CA, with another three to five "collections" stores slated to open in other states in 2003. The company would not disclose the exact locations of the other new stores opening next year because of pending lease agreements, except to say that at least one is expected to be located in the Southeast region. But all the collections stores will be strategically located in areas of high-end demographics, such as resort towns and premium real estate neighborhoods, and will be situated in specialty store districts, not in malls.
The new concept stores average about 15,000 square feet in size and will be stocked with only boutique-like goods — namely jewelry, fashion assortments, accessories, some women's sportswear and gifts.
"At present we do not plan to put linens, textiles or children's goods in these stores," Fisher said.
Added Gwen Manto, executive vp of merchandising: "Our plan is to make it the best of Stein Mart, a fashion offering in whatever market we open these stores in."
Fisher acknowledged that rent costs for these collections stores are expected to be higher than those of typical Stein Marts.
"But these higher rent costs will be offset by a higher sales per square foot," he said.
Stein Mart has been developing the "collections" stores concept over the past year or so, he said.
"The genesis of it was that we felt that there were some of our target customers who were located in either premium market locations or resort areas where we couldn't reach, either because of available real estate or rental space," Fisher said. "We saw this new prototype store as access to get closer to those customers."
Manto added that also aiding that effort is Stein Mart's new planning program "which gave us the opportunity to be able to merchandise a store that was sized differently or merchandised differently from our other stores."
Helping to spread the word about the rollout of the "collections" stores will be a full advertising program that will include direct mailings.
"It's too early to tell exactly what our growth potential will be through the new prototype stores, but we certainly have done the modeling about that, and we think this concept provides a very economically attractive opportunity," Fisher said.
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Once Upon a Time S02E13 "Tiny"
If you had a delightful strawberry shortcake, with cool whipped cream and soft yellow cake and sweet, fat strawberries at the beach, and then some fool idiot trying to get a volleyball game going kicked up a spray of stand that pelted your dessert with tiny pieces of sand and grit: Would you eat it?
What if I told you it was the LAST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE in the world? I, personally, would enjoy every last bite, as much as I could, and spit the sand out toward the volleyball players just to teach them some M-F'n manners.
That's my relationship to OUAT, which I am often accused of not liking. I don't like it when OUAT parks itself for an episode and goes absolutely nowhere but wallows in tedious backstory (which it absolutely did last night), but in what world am I ever again going to get a weekly drama about fairy-tale characters living in a cozy Maine town? And there were so many elements I loved about "Tiny" that while I grew very angry at the whole giants storyline, even the Loving Lewbowski Giant, I just thoroughly enjoyed OUAT being back in my living room, sort of the way an avid Renaissance Faire-goer's heart warms to the first breath of spring or an "Of Montreal" song played on a mandolin.
So today I just want to celebrate what was right and good and wonderful about this episode and try and veer away from the sandy parts—like the fact it went absolutely nowhere, gave us backstory on TWO dead characters, and had more plot holes than Turkish Star Wars.
And while I'm not sure I was feeling the boys-only socialist farm co-op run by giants, my favorite thing about the episode was Dark Swan Prince Charming in the fairy-tale flashback, a.k.a. Charming's evil twin James. He made the tedious flashback worth it with his leather pants, black poet's blouse, and the brazen balls to bed a wench right in front of his dad! Is there no way to bring this alter-ego Charming back to Storybrooke to like woo Snow or something? That would be amazing, but like every vaguely sexy guy on this show, he was killed off long ago.
(Hook is inches from doom. Inches. That Hot Topic wardrobe is the only thing keeping him in the game, as it tamps down his heat.) As for Jaclyn the Giant Slayer, sure, why not? It cracked me up that she offered the size-changing mushroom after explaining she had "slain a Jabberwock." This was one of those moments where the writers found a logic thread and made the most of it: Jabberwockys are a Wonderland trope, as are size-changing mushrooms, and Cora was the Queen of Hearts in Wonderland so it makes sense that she would have virtually unlimited access to 'shrooms, which explains why Regina was peddling them. (Best line of the episode, Regina casually appearing with a chunk of mushroom all, "Look, I hear you're in town because you want to kill someone." She has zero f-cks to give about anybody's backstory or issues and just wants the plot to move forward. JAH BLESS I am on the exact same page.)
A nice #SnowQueen moment (yes, okay, I am up on all the lesbian ship tags on OUAT, they make this show interesting no matter how lazy the writers get): Regina looking AGHAST when she found out Emma had headed out of town without so much as saying goodbye.
I am a big fan of Emma, Gold, and Henry taking their field trip: I like the three of them thrown together, and it's nice to see Gold operating in a space where he's neither a whispery enemy nor a bemused lover explaining diner food. Although his tweaking fit in the airport bathroom was alarming: Anybody have theories on why he hammered that ass gasket dispenser? What dark impulses was he barely reining in? Or was he merely testing to see whether he could use magic outside Storybrooke (and if that's the case, isn't there a way to test your magic without splitting your knuckles)?
The other cool thing about Emma and Henry shuttling off to wherever (Florida?) was Snow and Charming getting the apartment to themselves for a bit and sexily strapping on their weaponry in front of each other. I loved that they grabbed a gun and a bow and arrows before hitting the streets. Snow was straight-up wearing a bow and quiver and brimless ho-hat. It's that weird mashup of medieval references and modern Starbucks nicety that gets me about this show.
But back to what we're all here for, the shipping: #Bed fans got a really nice moment this week when Ruby showed up to the hospital in a faux fur and a picnic basket full of what her GF likes best: books and hamburgers. (We didn't see the hamburgers but trust me they were in there.) Belle didn't remember Ruby, more's the pity, and she had a freakout so epic that Nurse Ratchet had no choice but to run over and sedate her (as in, she stood up and raised her voice! Cast a net over her and fire up the electroshock therapy pads!). But don't cry for Belle: She's in a perfect position to upgrade from Gold to dating mothah-futtin Ethan Embry, who is handsomely chilling in the same injured persons/psych ward. (You mix up mentally and physically injured patients in hospitals, duh. Makes things interesting for everyone!)
Seriously I love Embry and I'm looking forward to him becoming a lynchpin in this series. I look at him and see a darling boy at Empire Records dancing with an en pointe ballerina wearing headphones. I look at him and see Renee Zellweger shaking a bunch of speed out of Liv Tyler's mini-backpack and screaming "Diet pills?! DIET PILLS?!?!" He truly never got the full acclaim he deserves but maybe OUAT will change all that by making him the REAL savior of Storybrooke: the guy who brings the feds to this latent war zone and saves these weirdos from their own self-destruction.
I mean, the latest genius plan of these so-called good guys is to grow giant beanstalks all the way to Heaven, right? Do they have any idea how many flight patterns that will disrupt? Sucks to be you, mail carriers in Vermont and New Hampshire! You can't tell me some foreign power's satellite didn't pick up on the giant running amok down Storybrooke's one main street last night.
I loved the detail that Tiny caught on the electric lines. It pleased me so much it even made me forgive the horribly feathered edge/green-screen effect going on. Small touches like that are what make me so glad this crazy mess is back in my living room.
But more importantly, what did you think?
1. Are you shipping #SnowQueen or #Bed?
2. Ethan Embry's best movie is ___?
3. Tiny's backstory: Could it have been summed up in two lines? (Hint: YES)
4. Evil Charming: hot?
5. Why did Rumple freak out in the airport, was he tweaking?
6. Was this episode a strong return or very little action after a long wait?


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There is a freeze watch in effect for our northern cities from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Based on whatever information we have had so far about the Windows 8 Consumer Preview that is going to be released at the end of this month, we can compare it with the Windows 8 Developer Preview, the build that is already out.
To begin with, the 'Start' button may not be present in the Consumer Preview. When you take your cursor toward the bottom left of your screen, you will be able to switch between the Metro User Interface and the desktop.
Microsoft preferred to retain the Windows 7 desktop icons in the case of the Windows 8 Developer Preview. However, the Consumer Preview will have a few Metro-style icons.
The division of the Apps list in the case of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview has not been done alphabetically. Instead, the segregation is done on the basis of categories.
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Neutrogena MoistureShine Tinted Lip Balm Reviews
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Good for Your lipsladies, if you use sunscreen you also need it for your lips. The colors in this line are mostly neutral and are wearable by most anyone. It seems to have a bit of sparkle to it which I don't always want. I think it looks better in the summer. — 7 years, 10 months agogypsytejas | 78 reviews
Softness with a burst of colorThis is a staple in my purse. I live in a dry climate so my lips dry out super fast. This stuff is great because it puts the moisture back in my lips leaving them soft, and it leaves a nice color behind. The added bonus is it provides sun protection most colored balms, lipsticks and glosses don't! — 8 years, 11 months agojeans515 | 36 reviews
love the color and moisture!I used to work outside ...in AZ...summertime and wintertime....it can be harsh..I love this product so much ,I bought 3 colors....'clean' ,'nude' and 'warm' ...all are slightly different ....just the right amount of color and a little sunscreen...tastes great too! Lasts as long as any other average lipbalm, but it does not get gummy and sticky or change colors. — 8 years, 11 months agodahlia_noir | 22 reviews
Great, but...I LOVE THIS LIP BALM...ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT--NO DRAWBACKS FOR ME EXCEPT FOR THE PRICE. I GIVE IT A REST SOMETIMES B/C ITS TOO PRICEY FOR THE FACT THAT YOU DONT GET THAT MUCH IN THE TUBE, AND I WAS GOING THROUGH THEM TOO FAST. — 9 years agoNewWife08 | 29 reviews
The Perfect Tinted Lip Balm!This is the most perfect tinted lip balm that I have ever used. The colors are fabulous and this product is so moisturizing. It is perfect for every day use to just throw in your pocket and go. My only complaint is that there is not much product in the tube and I use it up quickly. But it is a staple in my beauty supply. — 9 years, 1 month agokrudder30 | 189 reviews
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Great take along for lip balm addictsI love these tinted lip balms. I tried Aveda's first but found them too dry. Neutrogena's are just like any lip balm, but with color. I am a full blown lip balm addict and do not go anywhere without at least one and this helps by providing combining color with moisture. My only complaint is that it is so moisturing that the color can slip off outside the lips when you rub your lips together. — 9 years, 4 months agoKeri13 | 5 reviews
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BURGLARS struck at a church overnight in a crime that police say "defies belief".
The break in happened at St Peter's Church, on Broad Oak Road and led to Sunday services having to be cancelled.
A member of the clergy discovered the church had been broken into this morning.
Crooks attempted to steal the safe, but it was found, still locked, in the grounds of the church.
But a brass collection plate and a brass bible stand were stolen and damage was caused to the church by the offenders.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Unsworth, said: "It defies belief that someone has targeted the church,which is a focal point of the community.
"As a result of damage caused to the church the Sunday services were cancelled.
"I would appeal to anyone who has information to contact us so we can find those responsible and return the stolen items to the church."
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the burglary that happened some time between 9pm on Saturday, July 19 and 9am on Sunday, July, 20.
Contact St Helens CID on 0151 777 6013, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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We at the Walkertown Library would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended, volunteered and/or supported our Summer Reading programs this year. Once again, our community was enthusiastic about attending and using the services at Walkertown this summer. Congratulations to the Walkertown Summer Reading winners!
Join the Walkertown Library Morning Tea Book Club as we sip tea and discuss books by New York Times Bestselling Author Charlie Lovett. Mr. Lovett will also be at Walkertown Branch Library on Saturday, September 23rd at 11 am to discuss his latest novel, The Lost Book of the Grail.
August & September brings great programs for Adults at Walkertown Branch. Come to the library and enjoy Coloring for Grown-ups, digitize your old videos and music tapes, watch a movie, create art, solve a crime with a donut, or try a Yoga class. All events at the library are free!
Coloring has been linked to reducing stress and agitation as it refocuses the brain. Come to Walkertown Branch library on Friday, August 25, at 10:30 am and color your world beautiful! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own colored pencils or your new coloring books.
Join experienced animal groomer Natalie Shoaf on Saturday,Saturday, August 26, 10:30 am as she teaches about dog grooming and communication. Info about grooming cats will also be included. Learn how to maintain your pets in between grooming visits and help better your best friends life.
Learn how to do your budget, start building your emergency fund, and get serious about retirement. This program is presented by Mr. Ronnie Gillikin, affiliated with the Dave Ramsey Group. Check out the book "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey at the library, and come to the program to discuss the ways to navigate the financial tight-rope. Monday, September 11, 6:30 - 8 :00 pm at Walkertown Branch library.


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Honda Click 125i 2013 predicted as a Vario 125i 2013 in Indonesia. Honda Click 125i 2013 using new engine PGM-FI 125 cc injection that equiped with esP - ( enhanced Smart Power ). The new body looks more aggressive with dual-keen model of sharp. And the rear lights looks more tapered.
This sccoter also uses helm-in that are the hallmark few motorcycles of Honda today. Honda Click 125i also eqquiped safety side stand switch feautures (engine will dies if side buffer is enabled).


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NC State, Duke sold out for Saturday
Posted January 11, 2013
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina State's game against Duke is sold out, NC State athletic department announced Friday. The 20th-ranked Wolfpack will take on No. 1 Duke at noon at PNC Arena Saturday, doors open to the public at 10:30 a.m.
This is the third time this season that the No. 20 Wolfpack has sold out their home contest prior to game day. The previous two were NC State's season opener against Miami of Ohio and their game against Cleveland State in Reynold's Coliseum.
In addition to Saturday's game, there are also no tickets remaining for upcoming games with Clemson (Jan. 20) and North Carolina (Jan. 26).
Today at 5 p.m., single game tickets will go on sale for the following ACC home contests at PNC Arena: Miami (Feb. 2, 4 p.m.), Virginia Tech (Feb. 16, 2 p.m.), Florida State (Feb. 19, 7 p.m.), Boston College (Feb. 27, 8 p.m.) and Wake Forest (March 6, 9 p.m.).
NC State fans interested in purchasing tickets can do so by going to GoPack.com/buyticketsor calling 919.865.1510. Fans can also purchase via their mobile device at Gopack.com/mobiletickets.


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Persisting with an election policy along traditional class lines is unlikely to work in a society where they have become blurred and of little relevance.
That's the message from social demographers and historians in the wake of an extraordinary fortnight in politics, during which both left and right traded class-based barbs: Labor targeting the "fabulously wealthy" in superannuation proposals and the Coalition in turn accusing the Gillard government of "class warfare".
Australian National University demographer
"I'm not quite sure who they mean, the 'fabulously wealthy'. Their announcement on superannuation is defining it I guess as the top 16,000 in Australia," Professor McDonald said.
Rhetoric can also obscure issues.
"The purpose of the class warfare rhetoric is to stymie any conversation about what 'wealthy' means. The fact that even calling someone wealthy is apparently a hand grenade in the class wars shows how broken the debate has become," Dr Denniss said.
With no home-grown tradition of hereditary aristocracy, Australia's class classifications have always been broad. The class lines which used to define political party allegiances have been exploded, University of Sydney social historian
"It's a no-brainer that Labor no longer appeals to the whole of the labouring classes or can claim to represent them really . . . these days with the much more complicated ethnic composition of the working class, it is very different from the working class Labor could claim to represent in the 19th century," Professor Russell said.
"These days they try to identify particular lines of policy that will appeal to groups they understand as significant within the electorate but they're not so readily defined on the basis of birth or occupation."
In an economic sense, Australia's inequality has worsened in the past few decades with a hardened, small group of low-income earners falling further away from the very wealthy, Professor McDonald said.
But Australians were identifying increasingly less as being a member of a particular class and had not made it a key part of their identity, unlike many in the United Kingdom.`
"The UK is a very classed society, and I don't think we've ever been like that in Australia. In Australia we have this notion of a very big middle class. We still think we're in it when we're earning $300,000 a year or something," Professor McDonald said.
A joint study by the BBC and UK academics this week suggested a reworking of the traditional three-tier working, middle and upper classes, coming up with seven classes for an online quiz that set the social media world alight.
Their classes are the "precariat'' (precarious proletariat or poor) , emergent service workers, traditional working class, new affluent workers, technical middle class, established middle class and elite.
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Penguins notebook: Pens hungry to bury Flyers
Seeing the Flyers on their schedule is enough to motivate the Penguins.
Having a chance to prematurely end the Flyers season?
"You know," left wing Tanner Glass said, "that sounds like fun to me."
It's pretty plausible, too.
The Flyers are currently clinging to the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race, two points better than New Jersey and Detroit. Of Philadelphia's final 17 games, three are against the Penguins.
And the Penguins know it.
"I think we really put a dent in Washington's playoff hopes earlier this week," said defenseman Brooks Orpik, referring to the Penguins' other big rival.
"Philly's clinging on to the eighth spot right now. We could really put a dent in their chances, too, especially with how Columbus and Detroit are playing."
Putting a dent in the Flyers' chances is something of interest to the Penguins.
"If we can beat Philly, hopefully we can diminish their chances of getting into the playoffs," Orpik said. "I'm sure everyone would be happy about that."
The Penguins, according to Orpik, made the President's Trophy a goal before the season. They remain only three points behind Anaheim in San Jose for the league's finest record.
"It's nice to have different things motivating you this time of year," Glass said. "We haven't really had much to play for in a while."
The Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal, and preventing the Flyers from playing for it certainly has the Penguins intrigued.
"No doubt about it," Glass said. "It's always fun when we get together with them. We'll be ready."
• Left wingJussi Jokinen will replace James Neal on the Penguins' top power-play unit. Jokinen, who has played with that group frequently this season because of Neal's absences, typically excels playing in the high slot on the power play. "I really like that spot," he said. "It lets you use your hockey sense and find the open person."
• While Neal isn't available this weekend against the Flyers, it appears left wing Chris Kunitz will play. Kunitz was injured against the Capitals on Tuesday when his leg slammed into the goal post. He missed practice Thursday but skated with his teammates Friday and showed no signs of trouble.


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The Washington Nationals have seemingly had the Atlanta Braves' number all year long. The Braves were finally able to exact a little revenge due to a stellar pitching performance from Kris Medlen and a little luck.
While the Braves were kept in check most of the night, they were able to push across the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning on a throwing error by Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond. With runners on the corners and one out, Tyler Pastornicky hit a ground ball to Desmond, who was playing in to keep the runner from scoring. Desmond immediately fired home, but his throw was off target as Andrelton Simmons crossed the plate to give the Braves a 2-1 victory on Friday night.
"We'll take it," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "You know what, keep putting people on base and something's going to break. We got 10 hits today, hit the ball hard, had some people on base. We'll take it. We had a sac fly RBI by Simmons, whatever it takes."
Medlen had a great outing for the Braves. He gave up one run on five hits and struck out a career-high 13 batters. His only mistake was a hanging curveball that Bryce Harper deposited in the left field seats.
"My two-seamer felt great tonight," Medlen said. "Ones to the lefties really came back for me. Even the couple of them I threw to righties kind of froze them. I don't know, just one of those nights where everything kind of felt like it was working for me. You go through an entire outing and make just one pitch that you regret throwing, just the worst pitch of the night."
The Braves got on the board in the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly by Simmons that scored Freddie Freeman. Simmons also had two base hits for the night. Martin Prado led all Braves batters with three hits, including a double.
Eric O'Flaherty pitched a perfect eighth inning, and Craig Kimbrel struck out the side on 10 pitches in the top of the ninth to earn the win.
"It's a big series for us, and to win it like that, hopefully we can take that momentum and keep it going," Pastornicky said of the series against the Nationals. "Having the crowd behind us and a good atmosphere like we had tonight, it's big."
The Braves will send Tommy Hanson (12-8, 4.35 ERA) to the mound against Edwin Jackson (9-10, 3.85 ERA) on Saturday at 4:05 PM EDT in Atlanta.Tags: Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta, Atlanta Braves, Craig Kimbrel, Freddie Freeman, Kris Medlen, MLB, Tyler Pastornicky