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August 29th, 2013 05:24 PM #11Senior Member
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August 29th, 2013 06:22 PM #13
I strongly dislike it. It sounds like a cross between a planet and a vegetable. Also, it is not feminine or cute at all. Very much dislike the name. Just being honest.
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I want to like it, but I just kind of...don't? I can't pinpoint what bothers me about it. Piper was an awesome suggestion!~~~~~~14 year old Canadian geek~~~~~~
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Don't like it. To me it feels like an attempt to update the overused Jennifer. Plus you have people who aren't even naturey, outdoorsy types using it because it's in style at the moment. They can feel like they've gone 'out there' but it's safe because it's been deemed stylish.
On a boy, I think it's great. It's unique and unexpected. On a girl, it's no different than naming her Emerson or Isabella. It's trendy
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Judge leaves Blackburn Rovers
12:01pm Monday 2nd June 2014
12:01pm Monday 2nd June 2014
BRENTFORD have confirmed the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Alan Judge.
Judge had a successful loan spell at Brentford during the second half of the 2013/14 season and said last week that he was open to a move to Griffin Park if he was not likely to get regular football at Rovers next term.
Brentford are getting ready for the Championship in 2014/15 and had been pressing ahead with talks over a deal, growing ever more confident over the weekend of getting their man.
The Bees agreed a deal with Rovers as well as personal terms with the player, and have now confirmed the signing.
Judge has signed a three-year contract at Griffin Park.
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This 20" x 15" treasure was obtained in a deal I still can not believe. As stated I purchased the contents of a Antique & collectibles shop. There is approximately 8 to 10 pounds of pure silver and the beveled mirror is still in exceptional condition. The stand on the tin back is long gone. I was once offered a 2005 low mileage pickup truck for it. My daughter shows a sign for antiques and she'll be getting it sooner or later. I will wrap it in a 48 star flag that measures 4' X 8' that has never been flown. Man I love these things.


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While most of the country is watching the "fiscal cliff," members of Congress who represent areas hard hit by Superstorm Sandy are fighting to revise federal disaster relief for their constituents.
The Senate began debate Monday of a supplemental disaster assistance bill for fiscal year 2013.
That measure includes several tax relief components in connection with the federally designated Sandy disaster area.
As outlined by its cosponsors Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J., the legislation would, in part, allow:
- Affected residents to claim full itemized deduction of expenses paid or incurred as a result of disaster cleanup.
- Taxpayers who do not itemize to increase their standard deduction by the amount of disaster losses not covered by insurance.
- Donors to give more than the 50 percent of adjusted gross income limit in qualified disaster contributions.
- Storm victims to withdraw up to $100,000 in retirement account money to make repairs without facing the 10 percent early distribution or borrow more from their retirement accounts without immediate tax consequences.
While Schumer's and Menendez's colleagues are sympathetic to the troubles facing Sandy victims, some Senators are not fully behind the bill.
The bill includes more than $60 billion in emergency aid, and some fiscally conservative lawmakers believe that the measure is overloaded with projects that are not defined specifically enough.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., well-known on Capitol Hill for his scrutiny of spending measures, has said that more than half the money would not be spent before 2015. "This is a stimulus bill, not an emergency bill," Coburn told CNN, adding that $20 billion to $22 billion probably is enough money to meet the immediate needs of Sandy victims.
There also is concern that this bill, like emergency aid measures approved in the past, does not have spending offsets to make up the budget difference in the proposed new expenditures.
While pro-Sandy-relief senators are fighting for their measure, a similar measure is pending in the House. Given that that chamber also has so many conservative members, passage there also could be problematic.
You can bet, however, that if the bill doesn't clear either the House or Senate in this lame duck session, lawmakers representing folks still trying to repair their Sandy-stricken properties will reintroduce their bills when the 113th Congress convenes in January 2013.
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Thanksgiving reminded me that proximity to family trumps leaving for the burbs
On Thanksgiving, I shuttled between my in-laws' large gathering and the intimate dinner at my aunt's house. In doing so, I understood one of the most important reasons that my wife and I have thus far refused to leave for the suburbs.
Our parents live in the city's Northwest section, as do we. That close proximity allows us to stay connected to them throughout the year, and not just on holidays. There are calls and visits, conversations and dinners. There are real relationships that are nurtured and fed long before the holidays arrive.
Nearness matters
I understand that such closeness isn't for everyone. There's the potential for meddling, misunderstandings and mayhem. But it's been a blessing for us.
Perhaps because of everything our parents have seen and experienced in raising their own children, they understand that we aren't perfect parents, but that we're perfectly willing to try. Rather than trying to run our lives, our parents offer a gentle nudge, a word of encouragement and real tangible help.
We help them as well, and it's easier to do so because we all live in Philadelphia. There is, of course, another major benefit. It's one we hope we never need. Should there ever be an emergency that requires our presence, we can get to our parents in minutes.
With age comes clarity ... and creaky joints
Twelve years ago, when I got married, that close proximity wasn't as important to me as it is now. But as I've gotten older and realized how unforgiving age can be, I've come to be thankful for the ability to be close to my parents.
Perhaps being in my forties has chastened me. There's nothing quite like looking up from a computer screen and having to wait for one's eyes to adjust. Nor is there anything equivalent to getting up in the morning and being serenaded by the sounds of creaking joints.
If I can feel my body betraying me as I approach the tender age of 45, I can only imagine what awaits me 20, 30, or even 40 years from now. It's my hope that medicine will have advanced to the point of curing age-related maladies by then.
In the meantime, I'm thankful to be in the city, close to my parents, because now that I'm a parent myself, I often wonder how they did it.
Giving thanks
That's why I was grateful on Thanksgiving. I got to sit and hear them tell stories about raising us. They talked about the hard times and the laughter, the joy and the sacrifice.
They talked about my grandfather and the way he cared for them.
My grandmother talked about her relationship with my great-grandmother.
They talked about family. We laughed 'til we cried. We sat and enjoyed each other's company.
For me, though, it wasn't the fact that we were sitting together and sharing as a family. It was the fact that we do so quite often.
I'm grateful that we live as Philadelphians have done for generations: In close proximity to family, in a place with centuries of history, and at a time when we need each other most. I could never find such treasures in a suburb, and in truth, I wouldn't even try.
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Consumers of California asparagus may be pretty savvy about the long, green spears, but they still need a little encouragement to buy a bunch.
"My challenge is to get consumers to put it on their grocery list and try it in different applications," said Cherie Watte Angulo, executive director of the El Centro-based California Asparagus Commission.
"It's extremely versatile," she said.
Angulo's other challenge is to dispel the myth that skinny spears are "baby asparagus."
In fact, skinny spears come from older plants later in the season that have run out of energy.
The thicker spears, which are from younger, more energetic plants, actually have more carbohydrates and less fiber, she said.
But each has a niche. The skinnier spears may be better for stir-frying because they don't take long to cook, while the thicker spears may be better for grilling.
For retailers, having both the standard and extra large or jumbo sizes helps increase overall category sales more than having just one, Angulo said.
"When we talk to retailers, we try to convince them to supply at least two sizes so the consumer has a choice," she said.
Angulo works with recipe developers every year to come up with new ways to use asparagus that also follow food trends.
California asparagus is seasonal, typically in the market about 90 days beginning in early March.
The seasonality in itself can create a buzz, as does the commission's social media efforts, Angulo said.
As the season approaches, Angulo receives an increasing number of e-mails inquiring about the actual start of harvest, she said.
"People really seek out California asparagus during the season, and they know the seasonality," Angulo said. "We don't get those e-mails in September."
The asparagus commission is part of the California Grown program, which features promotional and point-of-sale materials built around a blue and gold license plate that says "CA Grown."
"The commission really emphasizes bunch tags with a clear marking of a California origin," she said. "The commission encourages all shippers to mark very clearly the state of origin because we believe that's our biggest marketing tool."
That's because consumers think California asparagus is fresher than imports, Angulo said.
"I don't think the retailers really appreciate consumers' awareness of the seasonality and their preference for California asparagus, so (using the logo) does help us move the product," she said.
"Even if it's not on ad, we feel that it goes a long way to move the product."
Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt, San Francisco, affixes California-grown bunch tags to all of its product, said Leo Rolandelli, president.
"I think it's really important," he said, adding it helps promote the product to shoppers seeking locally grown or domestically produced items.
James Paul, director of sales and marketing for Greg Paul Produce Sales Inc., Stockton, Calif., said his firm tries to sell to retailers who value locally grown produce.
Most of Greg Paul Produce's product is marketed throughout the West, from Southern California through Canada, under the Delta King or Clements Ranch labels.
Greg Paul Produce exports very little, instead focusing on marketing a quality domestic product.
"The reason why we don't export is it really takes away from the appearance of the product you have for your domestic market," he said. "We've put our effort and focus on the product we have for U.S. sales."
Easter and Mother's Day are traditionally big promotional times for California asparagus.
But Angulo said retailers may want to think about other holidays, such as the wearing of the green spears for St. Patrick's Day, asparagus guacamole for Cinco de Mayo or larger-sized spears for grilling during Memorial Day weekend.
Cross-merchandising also helps boost sales. Pairing asparagus with mayonnaise or hollandaise sauce is traditional, but Angulo said selling the green spears alongside lemons or scallions puts a fresh twist on it.


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Lancome Juicy Tubes Reviews
A nice product but a bit spendy for what they are...PROS: Nice range of colors. I like the consistency and wear of the product (yes, they are a bit sticky, but I like sticky glosses because they last longer on my lips). I like the sqeeze tube applicator. I like that they slightly plump and moisturize my lips! CONS: Fairly sheer (both the Jelly and Smoothie varieties--Smoothies claim to offer a "medium wash of color" but it's pretty light ...read moreunless you slather on a lot of gloss.) They are all scented. All of the ones I try smell really strong, and most of them are sugary candy sweet (I'd prefer something a bit more subtle). Sometimes Lancome makes ones that are a total dud, so try before you buy (UGH, I still feel sick when I think about Joyeaux, a pine scented and flavored Juicy Tube! It was like eating tree sap!!!) A bit expensive ($18 for a fairly sheer, strongly scented gloss? It seems like I could get something like that from the drugstore for less). I really do like the Lancome Juicy Tubes, but would probably only purchase them as part of a GWP, or in a mini set from the Lancome Outlet. — 7 years, 11 months agoLipglossandSpandex | 521 reviews
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I'd go for something else for that price...I just don't get these... Yes, they do have a nice range of colours and I like a lot of nudes and neutrals, but on the lips - they don't feel good at all... They are extremely sticky, scented like children's candy and you can't possibly eat anything at all when you have these on - again, everything sticks to your lips as soon as it touches them... I almost felt my lips sticking together while I w...read moreas speaking... Such an unpleasant experience... But yes, the colours are nice, and this is the only reason I'm giving these Juicy Tubes 6 stars... Considering the other possibilities out there at that price - I will never even think about buying one of these again... And I'm a "lip junkie"... I've tried all types of glosses and balms, low and high end brands... This is the first one that feels so thick and glue-like. And there is no way for you to apply it lightly so that it's not as sticky. Anyway, we all know that the price doesn't always reflect the quality... Such is the case here for me, unfortunately... And I'm not saying that this is a horrible lip gloss - not at all... I'm saying that when we buy a small tube of lip gloss at this price we expect it to perform above average, because if it doesn't - for the same price we could have 4 equally mediocre preforming lip glosses from a different company... There are many other Lancôme products I love and repurchase on a regular basis, but this made me never want to try another one of their lip products. Very disappointing... And no, I would not recommend this gloss to anyone. Not unless it's for a photo shoot of some sort - it's just not very practical in real life... — 3 years, 10 months agoNikatron | 150 reviews
Too HeavyI don't care too much for gloss that is super heavy and sticky. It feels a bit too much like I'm wearing honey on my lips and it's impossible to go out on a windy day, it my hair goes into my face forget it, a sticky hot mess. It's far to heavy to wear over lipstick as well. It's alright but not great, also the colour isn't too pigmented, it's pretty sheer. — 4 years, 9 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
Review: Lancome Juicy Tubessmells like roses, and it is not sticky at all. I love the smooth texture and the cute packaging. I dont like the price, though. But, it is worth it:) — 6 years, 5 months agoaly7 | 396 reviews
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Love these!I have been using Juicy Tubes since they first came out. I love the range of colors that Lancome offers with these. They have various shades, some with shimmer and some that are fairly opaque. One tube will last quite a while. I also really like that these have different scents and yet they don't taste like anything. I much prefer juicy tubes to MAC lip glasses. Juicy Tubes are so fun to use. I will continue to purchase them for as long as Lancome makes them. I just hope they never stop! — 4 years, 11 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
Very thickI have a few of these lipglosses and I love how shiny they leave my lips. They do feel a little to thick though. I have also gotten my hair stuck in my lips on a breezy day when I wear juicy tubes. I am a sucker for the holiday gift sets of these because they are so affordable and the colors are so beautiful. I usuallly wait until one is in my gift with purchase and don't buy them outright. The tubes do last for a long time on a positive note. — 5 years, 6 months agobeautybody | 128 reviews
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Not my favorite lip glossThis was my very first lip gloss-in-a tube-item. I remember that every GF I know was using or at least talking about this lip gloss. It was very sticky, did not absorb into lips, and instead just sat on top. I forgot which exact shade I got, but it was in pink-mauve color. The color was appealing in the tube, it was basically much clear on the lips. I thought about trying another color, but with...read morein a month, other companies started producing similar lip gloss. I thought this Lancome Juicy Tube was the stickiest and gooiest lip product, then later I discovered Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush lip gloss, which was, in my humble opinion, the stickiest and gooiest one I ever used. — 6 years, 10 months agoluckybetty | 895 reviews
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Nice Color Thick TextureI have been wanting to try this gloss for quite some time and after trying it today I didn't see why so many people rave about it. The fishnets color was great and would probably look great on just about anyone but the color didn't match the texture which was thick and no different than what you find at the drugstore. At $18 it should be sublime. I actually have some other favorites that I'll stick with. — 5 years, 9 months agoleo1999 | 678 reviews
Smells Good, But Too Stickyi love a good shine, but not if i feel like i'm eating it all the time. This gloss is way too stick for me ...My cousins all raved to me about this and went crazy over the sets that come out during the holidays...but I just couldn't bring myself to be in love with it. I got a wide range of colors, tried them all...loved the smell and taste and then reminded myself that I'm not buying a snack, i'm ...read morebuying a gloss. I didn't find it comfortable and I didn't like the way it mixed over lipsticks either. This items didn't work for me. If you don't mind the consistency, then i'd say go for mac lip glass..that's stick and provides great shine as well. As for me, I need some level of comfort in my gloss and this one...no matter how long it lasts, makes me feel like my lips are encased in stick plastic at times. Not a winner. — 4 years, 5 months agosprout117 | 221 reviews
Love it!This is a great product! Great colors, great smelling and looks great layered over lipsticks to gove them a little extra shine i have many colors in this and i love them all!! I have tried other glosses and many have added fragrance that do not smell so good. My man loves the scents of this too! — 8 years, 9 months agoelena62 | 169 reviews
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ByGerald F. Seib
In theory, the question of how the U.S. responds to the threat from the extremist army of the Islamic State isn't a partisan question.
But this is 2014, the era of partisan divisions on virtually everything, so the reality is that the dilemma posted by the Islamic State is indeed a partisan question—not just in Washington but across the polarized nation.
The way the parties divide within Washington isn't particularly new or surprising. Republican lawmakers, who tend to be more interventionist on foreign policy than their Democratic counterparts, are far more vocal in calling on President Barack Obama to get more involved militarily in stopping the Islamic State's advances, not just in Iraq but in neighboring Syria as well.
That divide isn't as neat and clean as it once might have been, though, because of an increase in the number of libertarian Republicans who are deviating from their party's traditional inclination toward intervention and questioning the need for American involvement in global trouble spots.
More interesting, perhaps, is how those partisan divides play out around the country, in ways that are driving the positioning among politicians in Washington.
As today's Capital Journal column notes, an important question now looming is whether the mushrooming discussion on dangers posed by the Islamic State, , prompted by a shock to American sensibilities produced by the videotaped beheading of journalist James Foley, will jolt Americans out of a general disinclination to get involved in Iraq and Syria.
And it's a bit early to say for sure. But for now, what is possible to document are distinct differences between Americans of different political persuasions.
When the Journal and NBC News asked Americans a few weeks ago whether the U.S. was too involved, not involved enough or involved at about the right level in the fight against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, 50% of Republicans said the U.S. isn't involved enough. That was twice the percentage found among independent voters, and more than three times the percentage among Democrats.
Similarly, Republicans around the country were far more inclined to think the U.S. isn't involved enough in the civil war in Syria (30%) than were either Democrats (14%) or independents (20%).[wsj-responsive-more-in tag="Iraq" category="" ]
As big as the partisan divide is, the gender and age gaps are just as yawning.
Just 19% of those aged 18 through 34 said the U.S. isn't involved enough in the struggle against the Islamic State. In every other age bracket, the figure was above 30%. Given that younger Americans have been tending to lean more libertarian than their older counterparts, that helps explain and reinforce the differences between mainstream and libertarian Republicans in Washington.
Similarly, just 21% of women said the U.S. isn't involved enough in dealing with the Islamic State, while the share among men was twice as high. Women skew Democratic, so that also reinforces the inclination of Democrats to shy away from intervention.
It's impossible to know how the rapidly growing public awareness of the threat from Islamic State might alter those numbers, of course. But going into a fall season in which that extremist group will figure prominently in Washington debate, this much is clear: Politicians from both parties are reflecting the impulses that run through their parties at the grassroots.
Washington Bureau Chief Jerry Seib discusses Congress's impending decision on Iraq:


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Google Summer of Code 2014 projects announced
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The accepted projects for Google's Summer of Code 2014 have been announced. Inkscape will be mentoring two students this summer.
The projects are as follows:
Krzysztof Kosiński will work on implementing robust boolean and stroking operations for 2Geom.
Tomasz Boczkowski will work on improving Inkscape's support for SVG paints.


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Will we have the chat set up again for the draft like last year?
I liked it.
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Will we have the chat set up again for the draft like last year?
I liked it.
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I will take care of it, however.......................
I (we) have a HUGE problem, as in that I will have to contingency a lot, though I will have some time, but I will be gone most of the weekend.
Diwali and EID in the same weekend, my gf is Indian/Swaminarayan and a lot of friends Muslim, so I'll be partying all weekend
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Eastern Michigan University community is on guard after a recent rash of violent crimes targeting students.
"I am a little worried but it's also, like, I got to live my life," said student Sarah Kuehn.
"It is very taxing when we should be focused on our academics we are focused on whether or not we are going to make it home or even to class," said student Bobby Curry.
It has been a violent few days. On early Sunday morning in the 400 block of West Michigan Avenue, a group of four to five men punched and knocked a student to the ground. They took his wallet and cell phone.
Just 24 hours earlier, in the 900 block of Railroad Street, another student was attacked by a group of men. Police say those cases may be connected.
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|Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures MORE INFO >>>
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By Kenneth Duncan
Oct 11, 2004
|These are incredible sport routes a must do for anyone in the area. The ratings on both are probably high. (Nameste is probably 11c/d and Huecos 11d)
By Josh Janes
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Nov 17, 2004
|While Namaste is probably not really 12a, it is a major sandbag to call Huecos 11d. The crux is a sequential series of crimps that comes after 13 clips. Solid 5.12.
By tom selleck
Mar 15, 2007
|Why would someone bolt a route and then threaten to chop them once they became popular? Seems like ya shouldn't have bolted 'em in the first place then, eh?
By Gaar
From: Springdale / Zion UT / Moab
May 25, 2007
rating: 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
|This is one of the most amazing lines I have ever seen or done.....But really, if this was anywhere on the east coast it would be 12a/b no more!! You can get 2 no hands rest through the whole thing...Anyway get on it the crux is the 2nd to last bolt, and is maybe a v2/3 boulder problem.
By KipHenrie
From: Farmington, utah
Nov 19, 2007
rating: 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
|if you want beta here you go. climb up using big holds all overhanging. this is a high endurance route. be creative with your rests, use knee bars and cram yourself into some bigger huecos. go calm and collected because its a long exhilerating haul. once you hit the third to the last bolt you get to do a v4 boulder move while pumped and about 130 feet in space. left hand sidepull bring feet up and go to a bad 3 finger crease. step up the feet fighting a barn door then move to a high crimper (do not clip here) then gun for the next hold then clip. after that its more great climbing to the anchors. i fell 4-5 times here before i could get it. please replace the top biners with new quicklinks. i wish i had a picture at the top looking down it was quite a view. use 2 ropes to descend. cleaning is laborious.
By desbien
From: seattle,wa
Dec 9, 2007
|Is this area bigger then documented here? Would zion be worth the haul for a sport climber?
By Michael Schneiter
From: Glenwood Springs, CO
Dec 10, 2007
desbien: Is this area bigger then documented here? Would zion be worth the haul for a sport climber?
No, the area includes three sport climbs and a few (I'm not sure exactly how many) bolted slab climbs. It is a super cool area so if you're in the area it may be worth it. Keep in mind that it is cold and snowy where these climbs are so usually they're not climbable until June or July. I hiked into this area in late March once to find 20 to 30 feet of snow. I was looking almost eye level at some of the anchors.
By Brendan N
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Dec 8, 2008
There is now a bolted route 5 feet to the right of Huecos Rancheros.
Anyone have any beta?
By JoeAllen
Jun 26, 2009
|The new route right of Huecos was put up by St. George local hard man Chad Perkins. I don't know much else, but it looks hard. It is just as long as Huecos, but climbs through several sections of smaller holds. I haven't been on it myself.
By Gaar
From: Springdale / Zion UT / Moab
Jun 27, 2009
rating: 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
I got on the new route about 2 weeks ago....I found it to be about 11+/12-....It is a little heady lead, as you doing solid climbing, well above bolts is super soft sandstone, and gound fall for the first 4 bolts is possible. Alot of the holds were still very fragil due to lack of traffic, but near the top the route almost splits. You can go way left into super sandy easy heucos, or go right through near imposibble crimps (5.13) I did both ways neither is quite fun.
Personally this line is no where near as good as the 3 main climbs, but is a nice diversion. The climb should finish 2 bolts from the anchor. As is you need 14ish draws and 2 ropes to get down.
By Conrad ^^ Anker
Nov 22, 2010
After establishing namaste and hueco rancheros I had a well known landscape photographer come down on me like a ton of bricks. He had hiked the South Fork for decades, photographed the unique wall and was understandably worked that climbers would desecrate this temple of nature. So word sorta evolved into,"Keep it mum." Eventually the images made it into print in the climbing mags and the word was out. Still quality routes worth the side hike and perhaps the steepest sport climbs in Zion NP.
If you sit in the huecos long enough the canyon wrens will visit you.
By Joseph M.
From: Tucson, AZ
Oct 12, 2011
|I recently purchased 100 meters of Dynamic rope from Sterling and was wondering if anyone knew if it would be enough to lower off of these climbs. Then I could top rope and clean from the other end. Appreciate the info!
By Perin Blanchard
From: Orem, UT
Oct 13, 2011
I think 100m would be plenty.
As I recall, when I belayed someone on Huecos several years ago, we lowered with a single 70m. I had to climb up to the first bolt (or maybe a little past it) once the rope came tight on me (the belayer), then downclimb.
By Paul Dieterle
From: Pasadena, CA
Dec 19, 2011
|What is the weather like for this climb in June, July, and August? How about September?
By Chad Perkins
Feb 14, 2012
The new route is called Twins Paradox, a comment on the two possible ways to finish the route. The jury is still out on which way ages you more but I found both very fun. The left branch is lower quality sandy slopers and felt like 12-. The right branch is stellar and unique for the wall as it doesn't have any jugs. It goes at 5.13a but could be harder for shorter folk.
I feel the best part of the route is the last two bolts if you take the right branch. A ground fall would be very difficult as each clipping hold for the first 4 bolts is a huge jug. I felt a minimalist approach was the best for this crag, hence the spaced out bolts that are painted black to blend in to the beautiful black streak the route climbs.
One 80m rope gets you down perfectly, just like Huecos Rancheros and is all I ever take up there as Namaste requires at least a 70m rope as well. Thanks for the feedback, enjoy!!!
By Lotapowder
From: Sandy
May 22, 2012
|Regardless of the grade, these routes are unique and awesome!! Go get on them. FYI I just did Huecos with a 90m rope and only had about 10 feet of rope left when I reached the ground. It would be a rope stretcher with a 80m rope.
By Pat Mac
From: Tempe
May 29, 2013
rating: 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
|I was able to lower off of Huecos with a 70m from the Anchors. We tied a dead mans knot at the end of the rope. Belayer had to climb to third bold to lower me into the tree (15ft behind the route). He then went in direct and let the rope go through belay device and I was able to scramble down the tree. 70m rope works just gotta do a little funkyness to make it work. WORLD CLASS Routes!!!
By Dan Brayack
From: Marmet, WV
Jan 3, 2014
rating: 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
|12c all day long - awesome route thanks so much for putting it up and the work that went into it! What a killer climb!! Totally made my whole trip to St George.
By Raiden
From: Royal Oak, MI
Apr 22, 2014
rating: 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
|Similar comment to Pat Mac - a 70m will not get you to the ground without some shenanigans. My belayer had to climb to the 3rd bolt with the knot against his device and I was still ~15' in the air, however there is a nice tree to downclimb. Great route.
By Leify Guy
May 4, 2014
|the crux on this route was for sure 12c... also there were enough quick links half way up this one that we just went in straight and pulled the rope down and ran it through one of the intermediate links.
By John Wilder
From: Las Vegas, NV
Jun 4, 2014
rating: 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
|I found this route to be somewhat out of character with the other routes- and for that reason, i'm not a huge fan. imho, the route would be better as a 38m 5.11c/d to the last hueco before the nasty hard crux that gives the climb its grade. It's just so out of character with the rest of the route, i had a hard time motivating to try and redpoint. To each their own, but I much prefer consistency in my rock climbs.
By David Adams
Jul 29, 2014
|Amazing route just no other way to put it. However as of July 29 2014 the crux bolt was a 3/8 inch stud that was spinning in its hole. High enough that you would be fine if it pulled but you would go for one hell of a ride haha. Would have replaced it my self if it hadn't been the last day of climbing on our trip. But again really truly amazing line it was a privilege to be able to climb in such a beautiful place.
By Spencer Weiler
From: Salt Lake city
Apr 21, 2015
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|Can I get some salsa with these huecos? 35m of 5.10 jug glory with 2 sit down hueco rests gives ample opportunity to enter the crux with zero pump. The guy I climbed with sat there for 10 minutes in hueco 2 before he started up. The crimps are decent and feet are awesome. No way this is 12c. Regarding the loose bolt mentioned previously, it seems fine as the same guy with me whipped on it 3-4 times, though many of the bolt hangers seem a bit loose, consistent with the other climbs. Glue ins would be a great deal for this area. Like all the others here, spectacular!
By JoeyJa
Mar 21, 2016
|80 meter works on this climb pretty easily. Enrico led and then cleaned on the way down with an 80m and extra to spare. 70 meter will definitely not work
By Jordan Perlmutter
Mar 27, 2017
|If you try to do this route with 2 ropes (i.e., you don't have the requisite 80m) be very careful and make sure you have 2 belayers to pass a know when lowering.


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Black, whose credits also include "Easy Rider," "Airport 1975" and numerous TVĀseries, reached out via Internet asking for donations for medical treatment for metastasized cancer after battling cancer on and off for more than two years.
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Black's husband, Stephen Eckelberry, explained on the campaign web page that Black, 73, was first diagnosed with ampullary cancer in November 2010. She had a third of her pancreas removed and undewent extensive chemotherapy and radiation, then was declared clear of the disease in July 2011. In June 2012, the cancer returned in her lungs and lower back.
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The €9.2 million forward suffered the groin problem in the last minute of training on Friday, according to the manager, who said he has "no idea" how long the Frenchman will be out
The forward joined the Loftus Road side in the January transfer window for a then-club record €9.2 million, and is understood to be on around €92,000 per-week wages.
However, after the striker was left out of the squad for the visit of the Canaries, Redknapp stated that Remy tore his groin muscle - though QPR later confirmed that it was a strain, not a tear.
"[Remy] tore a groin muscle yesterday," Redknapp told reporters, when asked about the striker's absence. "No idea at the moment [how long he'll be out for].
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Zamora recently had a hip operation, but the manager stated that he may need another one at the end of the season, and getting 35 minutes out of the forward is "a miracle" at the moment.
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The researchers, led by Professor Peter Leedman, conducted an in vitro study to explore a potential synergy between a tiny RNA molecule, miR-7, and erlotinib, a drug currently used to treat head and neck cancers.
The two first authors on the study, Felicity Kalinowski and Keith Giles said that although erlotinib was used in the treatment of many cancers, it was often not very effective, with only 20 to 30% of patients deriving much benefit from the drug.
"The responses are typically short and tumours often build up resistance quite quickly when erlotinib is used on its own," explained Ms Kalinowski. "However, when we combined this drug with the anti-cancer microRNA called miR-7, its effectiveness increased. "
miR-7 is a microRNA which was identified by Professor Leedman's team to act as a tumour suppressor through inhibition of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR) and its downstream signaling pathways that promote cancer development and progression. MicroRNAs are small RNAs encoded in the genome which act as master regulators to control the expression of sets of genes and entire cellular pathways, and they have potential as a new class of cancer drugs.
"miR-7 seems to offer an advantage over recent EFGR-targeted drugs, like erlotinib," said Dr Giles. "It targets several members of the EFGR pathway, hitting at multiple levels simultaneously, so cancer cells are less likely to survive. Current drugs often block the cancer cells at one level so this approach could be useful to more patients with head and neck cancers."
Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer, with approximately 600,000 new cases globally per annum. The prognosis for many patients with advanced or metastatic cancer is poor.
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Dr Stephen Thompson, Chairman of MiReven Pty Ltd, said the results demonstrated the potential for miR-7 to be a useful adjunctive therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer.
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Defense helps Bills down Dolphins, but where do those teams go from here?
Will Thursday night's 19-14 Buffalo win over Miami (RECAP | BOX) be a game that we look back as critical come the end of the season? Or will it drift into the endless depths of NFL history, nothing more than a somewhat entertaining game between two struggling rivals?
Because we won't know what this result means for the Bills and Dolphins, both 4-6 now, until a few more questions are answered, it's a bit like trying to decide if a movie is Oscar-worthy based on the trailer alone.
At the top of the list: Did the Bills' defense, which entered Thursday as the league's worst, finally solve its problems? Is Miami done, having scored just one touchdown in its last 10 quarters? Can Daniel Day Lewis pull off a Lincoln portrayal?
Wait ... scratch that last one.
Buffalo had lost three straight heading into this one, so it was essentially do-or-die for the home team. The Bills' response wasn't exactly the stuff of legends -- 250 total yards, four field goals on four red zone trips, no points in the second half.
But it was enough, mainly because that much-maligned defense stepped up in a big way. The Bills held Miami to 50 yards in the first half, and the Dolphins did not cross midfield on offense until the 3:45 mark of the third quarter.
That Buffalo D also salted away the victory, with Jairus Byrd making a sensational diving interception to kill one Miami drive and Bryan Scott following that play up with a pick of his own.
"They (the defense) did a great job," Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick told the NFL Network. "We didn't score touchdowns in the red zone, so we didn't score as many points as we wanted. They kept us in it all night, and the two turnovers at the end proved to the deciding factor."
While the Buffalo defense took charge late, it was special teams that carried the show early. The Bills scored first on a 79-yard Leodis McKelvin punt return, then Miami's Marcus Thigpen answered later with a 96-yard kickoff return for a score.
The Bills still led at that point, 10-7, and they asked C.J. Spiller to help bring it home.
Taking over starting running back duties for an injured Fred Jackson, Spiller proved what most people had been saying for several weeks: that he should be the featured weapon in Buffalo's ground game. He finished with 91 yards rushing and 130 total.
"I answered the critics tonight," Spiller said on the NFL Network's postgame show. "I showed them I could tote it 20 plus times. ...
"When somebody questions you as a man, I take that to heart. People saying I'm too small, I can't do it ... I could've toted it 30 times tonight if I wanted to."
Miami's big-play back did not have nearly as much success. Reggie Bush, off being benched for fumbling in Week 10, carried the ball four times for minus-three yards in the first half. He finished with just 20 yards rushing total on 10 carries, while backup Daniel Thomas added 33 on 12 attempts -- a massive improvement for a Bills defense that surrendered 1,473 yards on the ground over the season's first 10 weeks, the most in the league.
Tip your caps to the Buffalo defense, sure, but what has happened to Miami's offense? With Bush rolling and rookie QB Ryan Tannehill surprising his critics, the Dolphins raced out to a 4-3 start this season.
Then, the walls crumbled.
Until Davone Bess caught a TD pass from Tannehill in the fourth quarter, the Dolphins had gone nearly 10 quarters without a touchdown -- that drought leading to a loss at Indianapolis in Week 9 and an embarrassing 34-point setback against Tennessee last Sunday.
Because of those struggles, plus Thursday's defeat, the Dolphins sit on the outskirts of the playoff race. Right alongside a Buffalo team that, thanks to a favorable closing schedule, could still squeak back into the playoff picture.
"We had a lot of urgency, it being a division game, Thursday night, in front of a great home crowd," Fitzpatrick said. "It was a great job ... good team victory today."
So, what does it all mean?
For now, it keeps the Bills alive in the AFC wild-card race -- believe it or not, they sit in second place in the AFC East after this victory. Next week's trip to Indianapolis suddenly looms large, especially if the 6-3 Colts stumble at New England on Sunday.
Given that they have the same 4-6 record as Buffalo, the Dolphins technically still have a shot, too. Their finishing stretch, however, appears much more daunting, what with a pair of games against New England, a Week 12 meeting with Seattle and a trip to San Francisco.
That said, we can only decipher so much from the information provided. The Dolphins and especially the Bills still have plenty of work to do and time to do it.


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Today marked a special time in history for NYC. Same sex marriage was legalized. For the first time in a while I'm proud to be a New Yorker. New York has been my home since 1997. I spent the last of my teenage years dancing in Stonewall. I get mad at New York a lot. I get upset that CBGB's is now a high price clothing store, The Chelsea Hotel is being sold, and most of the streets have changed so much that I barely recognize them. But tonight New York, you did damn good.
Mike and I recently posted our last post for a few weeks on Lie & Indite (Link still NSFW). In it Mike talks about us preparing for the next photographer Emily Poole.
It's going to be different. And exciting. And I hope you get to see a different side of what Katelan and I are doing and thinking in the city to which this project has become a love letter.
And it has. In honor of this Emily, Mike, and I took a trip over to Mars Bar, the place where we took typewriters and created a social experiment. Mars Bar will be closing soon to make way for "low income housing" aka condos. Another piece of my NYC gone. I heard whispering tonight from the cracks in the walls. Artists, musicians, and writers need to ban together and take this city back. This city is sick. We have to give it fresh ideas and a reason to live. Tonight we got one reason. Let's give it a few more.
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Maybe you should make the header inputs required instead of optional.
Has anyone noticed that GXML incorrectly populates clusters when parsing clusters with the same number of members?
I have the following xml file:
<?xml version='1.0' standalone='yes' ?> <ATE> <TestEquipmentID mems='6'> <ATESerialNumber type='String'>12345</ATESerialNumber> <ATEPartNumber type='String'>C31-C20-123</ATEPartNumber> <ATELocation type='String'>here</ATELocation> <ATESoftwareDocument type='String'>C31-C20-009 REV 1.0</ATESoftwareDocument> <ATECalibrationStatus type='String'>PASS</ATECalibrationStatus> <ATECalibrationDate type='String'>2011-06-23T15:50:33</ATECalibrationDate> </TestEquipmentID> <TestInformation mems='6'> <EquipmentType type='String'>Equipment</EquipmentType> <OperatorName type='String'>OperatorID</OperatorName> <DateTime type='String'>2011-06-23T15:50:33</DateTime> <Duration type='String'>25</Duration> <TestType type='String'>OEM Productions Sell-off</TestType> <Comments type='String'>Comment</Comments> </TestInformation> </ATE>
I also have control cluster containing these two clusters called Debug Test Data.
I have a VI where the XML file is parsed. When the VI is run, the TestEquipmentID and TestInformation display boxes on the Front Panel are both populated with the TestEquipmentID data, even though they contain different fields with different values.
When I edit the cluster and the xml file so that the clusters have a different number of members (I one has 5 and the other has 6 members), and run it again, the data is parsed correctly.
Any ideas what could be going on here?
I've done some more debugging, and discovered that the problem was outside of GXML. The TypeDesc input to the GXML Search Parser was being populated with fields from the wrong cluster.
I've managed to fix it by adding a "To Variant Function" to the link from the TestInformation unbundled item to the input of the Search Parser.
Hope that helps anyone who comes across a similar issue.
Whoa this is bizarre. Yeah I can reproduce this behavior reliably on my end and the red dot / explicit conversion makes all the difference. In fact sometimes the first VI takes on the values of the second. Weird.
Thank you for reporting this. I have filed a bug report to our LabVIEW R&D team.
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I really have a big problem using gxml_Generator in cRIO webservice. The webservice is just returning plain values, not xml formatted.
I'm using Windows7 with Labview2010. If I run the code in development environment, is returning the correct xml formatted string. After I'm building the webservice, is returning unformatted string.
Hello Cosmin,
I don't have a lot of experience with LabVIEW webservices [yet]. Can you reproduce the behavior with any XML string? If so I recommend you visit the general LabVIEW support forum and talk about the webservice there.
Hey Jeff,
Found some rather interesting bugs in this library. Overall I have to say I am very impressed, definitely the best way to work with XML in LabVIEW that I have found.
I am trying to store an enum that has different comparison operators as it's strings: "=", "<", ">=", etc. Unlike when I write a string to XML, the special characters do not get changed to "<" or ">", they just show up as "sel='<'" in the attributes of the item.
Some effects of this:
When I store an enum with a "<" selected, it causes some XML viewers (like Internet Explorer) to flag an error.
When I store an enum with a ">" selected, the quick parser vi responds with error 537530 "gxml_BlindParser.vi <ERR>XML item 'Operator' has data that is not valid and could not be parsed." However the search parser works fine.
The workaround for my specific problem is to use "LT" and "GT" instead of "<" and ">", but I thought I would let you know about this.
Also, I am unable to find any use/licensing information. The library is listed as a "Customer Submitted Example", but then states that it was developed by an NI group. Are there any use restrictions on this code?
Hello Mike sorry about the delay in getting back to you.
Yup that is indeed a bug. I will look into using the special characters in the tag attribute. I don't recall if that is allowed or not, if not then I will throw an error saying those characters are invalid (that is probably what it is going to come down to).
As far as reuse, you may build GXML into any number of applications and distribute those applications as many times as you want. There are some limitations (like copywriting the SW as your own) but we are still developing the official "Terms and Conditions". What is it you would like to do?
Jeff Tipps
Would it be possible to get an xsd for GXML?
Does that question even make sense? (The vagaries of XML are new to me and I don't know if an xsd would be specific to a particular cluster, or if a general xsd would apply to GXML.)
If an xsd would be specific to a cluster, would it be possible to generate xsd from a typedef?
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On a recent project, I used GXML to save an array of a type def cluster where one of the type def parameters was important for me to quickly identify. I decided to store that parameter as the Version Tag Name/String and used the gxml_ConcatGXMLStrings utility VI to generate the single XML string that was saved. However, I wanted to be able to "un-concatenate" (is that even a word?) the string once it was read so I could use the gxml_GetTypeDefVersion utility VI for each element of my original array. I have attached the VI I created to do this as well as an example - I simply modified the included GXML Concatenate example. Hopefully this will be of use to someone else.
- Becky
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AUBURN HILLS -- Joe Glass said he believes coach Larry Brown's fate with the Pistons will be determined "in the next couple of days."
Glass, Brown's agent, uttered those words Thursday after a short telephone conversation with Pistons president Joe Dumars.
"It seems like there is some immediacy to this process now," Glass said.
Though he would not go into details of the discussions, he did confirm the sides have not discussed a buyout of the three years and nearly $20 million left on Brown's contract.
That would seem to indicate they are working on ways to bring Brown back, but nobody would confirm that.
It is believed the Pistons have requested that a legitimate lead assistant be hired in the event Brown needs time off for health.
Again, that was neither confirmed nor denied.
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Now they do have a separate gluten free menu that includes several types of fish, shrimp, and steaks. Also available are several sides, cheesy mashed potatoes, salads. I had salmon stuffed with shrimp, crab n Brie - very yummy! The best ( only ) gluten free dessert was a flour less chocolate cake- thick, fudgy n delicious. Pretty expensive, but I would definitely go there again for a special occasion.
They did not have a gluten free menu but the chef did cone out to my table to answer questions.
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
The last time we visited an M&S, it was fantastic. This was not. I called ahead to ask if they validated parking in the Biltmore garage. The employee (who ended up being our pretty good waiter) said they did, but they do not. A hostess told me there wasn't a GF menu, but there was. The food tasted good, but not great. It was delivered lukewarm, but we were too hungry to wait again. A manager brought me an item with a gluteny garnish. They do not offer GF bread or rolls. I wouldn't go back because it should be consistently great at that price point. I did not get sick.
711 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202
Excellent seafood and the best filet I've ever had. You must specifically request their gluten free menu, and it changes seasonally as do the rest of their dishes. They only use McCormick spices in their food so there is no added MSG. They also have an extensive bar and the wait staff has never been anything but wonderful. It's a great place for a fancy night out. Expect $20-$30 per main course. My celiac partner and I have eaten here many times without issue.
11920 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190
They are still on a learning curve, but trying hard. Got the Medley Mix. Came with a gravy. I asked if the gravy was GF. Ops! They redid the medalions for me and apologized. Not perfect yet, but trying hard.
11920 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190
Gluten Free menu with good option. Had the Traditional Cobb Salad. It was delicious and good portion size. $16. Seems high priced, but considering portion size, flavor and taste, in addition to location, good value.
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
Excellent service and food. They offer gf rolls for table bread and will alter anything as needed (that I remember).
190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
I let them know I'm Gluten free but not celiac. They immediately offered me a GF menu. Could not have been nicer. There were more items on the regular menu that I ordered modified (no soy sauce on the Coast to Coast Tuna) and they were so happy to oblige. Really impressed with the service. And the food was great too. Well done M&S Atlanta!
211 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
So good! Keep in mind that their gluten free menu is just for their year round food. There are options on the main menu that are safe, you just have to ask. The wait staff is very helpful and accommodating. They took my food needs very seriously and checked every detail.
900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
A safe bet for GF near Fisherman's Warf. Pricey but very high quality and a great view!
170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Waiter attentive to needs. Food fair (even non-GF food was fair at best
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
I had the scallops and crabmeat hash. Waitress was knowledgable about the diet. She told me they could accommodate my requests for GF dining. It was an excellent dinner!
21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Gluten free menu available even though not listed on their website. Has appetizers, salads, several seafood options, steaks, & desserts.
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Advised as gluten free menu. Show up to eat and the waitress advises me that they do not and that she would recommend the fresh fish or steak with steamed veggies and no seasoning. Please don't advertise a gluten free menu if you don't have one.
1 N Market St, Boston, MA 02109
Separate gluten free menu, just ask! Not a lot of choices but it's nice to know these items are safe.
777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Food was delicious. Great options. As a celiac I would have had to order the salads with no blue cheese but I had the crab tower as an appetizer and the scallops as an entree and was pleased with both. The wait staff was knowledgeable and very pleasant.
1194 Roseville Pkwy, Roseville, CA 95678
Very helpful. Even made a point to tell the kitchen staff I required gluten free even though I was ordering from the GF menu. Also, the GF menu has plenty of choices!
900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Very good. Told me they did not have a menu but the waiter was knowledgable. I had a shrimp and spinach salad. Delic! It was a very nice restaurant with outstanding view! It take some time so don't be in a hurry.
211 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Great menu
170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Yummy food with a gluten free menu (just ask). Kind of expensive, though.
401 Southwest 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Dedicated gluten free menu. Server also made suggestions for plates that could be made gluten free. Tasty wine list.
900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Very accommodating. Had gf menu. Good steak and seafood. Had steak and mashed potatoes with no issues. Nice view of bay and rest of group enjoyed their food. Good choice!
900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
no GF. good food , willing to advise
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
They had a pretty good gluten free menu. It had lots of fish and a few beef options on it. I chose a crab & shrimp stuffed salmon. We also ordered red pepper white cheddar mash and it was amazing. I didn't order dessert so I'm not sure if they have a GF option or not. They did have a creme brûlée in the standard menu so I would "assume" that would be ok, but I never discussed that with my server. It was a great meal.
170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
One of those "old boys' club"-style places with dark wood panelling (and prices to match), they turn out consistently delicious seafood and steaks. While the restaurant doesn't advertise itself as GF, they provide a GF menu on request. The servers are all well-informed and the kitchen is happy to perform substitutions on the regular menu as well. An attractive option for a dress-up date with your sweetheart or to take a business client.
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
We've had good luck at other locations. Food was so so, but waiter was untrained and unwilling to look into our options, even on a slow day. Told our celiac she could have dry salad.
941 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
It's always nice when the chef comes out to clearly explain safe and not safe choices. I had the Mahi Mahi grilled which came with mashed potatoes and green beans. All were good. The shrimp scampi style side was good. I appreciate the knowledge of all staff from top to bottom at any restaurant that claims to understand Gluten Free. I had high expectations and my gluten eating family did, too. My fish was a tad dry, my husband's steak was not his favorite (we love Flemings) and I blame that on being there on a Monday when the real chef probably had their "weekend". Overall a nice dinner in a nice restaurant. Spoil yourself and give it a try!
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Amazing menu. So many great options. And if hey don't have something you want, they will do their best to make it anyway!
145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Their GF menu is quite abbreviated, but it contained items that were both beef and seafood. I had the prime top sirloin that came with steamed broccoli, grilled tomato and I ordered a side chopped salad. The salad was huge and very tasty with olives, tomatoes and lots of other goodies. The steak was cooked perfectly. The waiter was very aware of my gluten free requirements. Total cost of my meal before tip was $35. All in all a great experience and one I'd repeat if I were in this area again.
145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Horrible! My $34 steak tasted like water. The Baked Potato Gruyere ($9) side was obviously microwaved. Everything arrived cold and not cooked properly. Normally steaks are under cooked, here they over cook them. Staff not knowledgeable about gluten at all, yet they have a gluten free menu that doesn't include sides! The chain restaurant is owned by Landry Inc, and won't be eating at any of their chains from now on. Look them up, you'll be surprised how many different chain restaurants they own.
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
They don't have a dedicated menu or space but the staff are very knowledgeable. They cook to order and the chefs will accommodate you. My waitress confirmed with the chef on several dishes for me.
200 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Although I do not go to a place like this for a bargain, I did not feel the experience was worth the high price.
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The Hives are hip and hard rocking -- and not at all who you'd expect to be opening for a pop act like P!nk.
But the punky Swedish quintet is no stranger to this kind of crossover. It opened a Maroon 5 tour once, and the group's gregarious frontman, Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, says the band has no qualms about putting itself in front of potentially unfriendly environs.
"It is fun," says Almqvist, 34 (real name Per Almqvist). "A portion of this audience have never heard live rock 'n' roll before. Most of them have never heard the Hives before. It is the closest thing to feeling like Little Richard in front of his first audience that I will ever get.
"After 20 years and I don't know how many thousands of shows with this band, it's a feeling I cherish more every year -- seeing the poison start to work and the transition from fear to excitement in their eyes. But P!nk doesn't have to worry, because she has a totally different thing -- circus moves and stunt men and dancers and all that."
Almqvist adds the Hives have had trouble finding arena-sized rock bands to take the group out with them -- "Too much competition, I guess," he quips -- but the silver lining is that his group, supporting its 2012 release "Lex Hives," likes the challenge.
"The thing is, I don't think rock bands are supposed to feel that comfortable," Almqvist notes. "(Comfort) is the enemy. Us doing this is a bit of a stretch maybe, but I am fairly sick of rock 'n' roll snobbism. It is the same mistake jazz made and the reason most jazz gigs are in front of 20 people, the fact that you had to be in with the right crowd to be invited.
"The challenge? I guess we could try to adapt, but our point is that we don't need to. This is an opportunity to play to 400,000 people in 20 days, and enough of them will like it to make it worth our while. We don't compromise."
The Hives perform with P!nk at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at The Palace, Lapeer Road at I-75, Auburn Hills. Tickets are $99.50 general admission floor, $29.50-$89.50 reserved. Call 248-377-0100 or visit www.palacenet.com.


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As EU data regulators and the UK government are looking to implement new laws to provide consumers with greater control of the data that organisations hold about them, it is worth taking a look at the fundamental pillars of a successful brand/customer relationship.
This relationship can be reduced to two factors that ultimately allow a customer to form their perception of a brand - trust and experience.
In a world where data collection and interpretation is the new backbone for competitive advantage, the best brands recognise the value of a customer relationship based on an exchange. Furthermore, they recognise that transparency and data control are key terms of engagement in marketing communications and the customer purchase journey.
In a recent study by SAS, highly targeted supermarket discount vouchers based on shopping behaviour (captured using loyalty cards) were rated the best value marketing communications by customers. Supermarket coupons demonstrate a very clear example of a trade that benefits both parties: customer data exchanged for relevant discounts and financial rewards.
In this instance, few customers complain that their buying behaviour is being tracked because the reward for providing data is clear. The exchange also appears to be transacted within a one-to-one brand/customer engagement - reinforcing the trust pillar.
A more subtle example is deployed on the Ocado website. Widely regarded as a market leader for customer service, Ocado studies its customers' baskets in order to provide a better user experience when ordering online.
One great example is the algorithm it uses to filter out meat-related offers for returning users whose buying behaviour identifies them as vegetarians. It may be a less obvious exchange than discount coupons, but it reinforces the notion that Ocado provides a user experience that is a cut above the rest.
In both of the above examples, there is value for both sides of the relationship. Brand perception is positively reinforced (good value/great usability) and so the brand can consider its data-driven initiative a success - mainly due to the fact that the customer was placed at the heart of the strategy. When consideration of the customer is a mere afterthought or even worse disregarded completely, things can become a lot less amicable.
What riles consumers the most is when their data is blatantly repurposed. By that I mean when a customer provides information (knowingly or otherwise) that is then used in a way that is perceived to be outside of their expectations. This commonly involves a third party who purchase data from an organisation who originally collected it.
One such example is when insurance providers sell claims data to legal firms who then contact the claimant in an attempt to encourage them to instruct legal action. This represents a breach of trust and as I speak the government is pushing through legislation to make this practice illegal.
The online advertising model is built upon a foundation of customer data collected using cookies. Retargeting consumers based on their browsing history divides opinion between those that feel their privacy is being invaded and those that see relevant advertising as a positive step in the evolution of more personalised internet use.
The majority of consumers fall into the former category and dislike the sense of being watched online. Targeting too well can do more harm than good in many cases and brand perception can be one of 'desperation' and 'covert'.
Both the insurance and online advertising examples provide a lack of clarity for the customer of the value that they are getting from use of their data. There isn't a clear exchange, with only perceived value existing for the brand.
In these cases, the brand could do more to offer value to the customer. For example, asking for permission and incentivising a policy holder by providing free legal cover or retargeted adverts carrying an exclusive offer.
Many brands are focussed on converting a quick sale. While some would argue this model is suitable for homogenous products like insurance and utilities (after all we are increasingly a nation of loyalty through apathy in these sectors rather than brand engagement) the best brands recognise the lifetime value of their customers and target incremental gains through repeat sales, upsales and sales to customer networks as a result of brand advocacy.
The message for brands is clear. The big data world is laden with insight-driven value and it's important to recognise the partnership that exists between brand and customer. If handled well, the value can grow on both sides - but the onus is on brands to manage their pursuit of data-driven sales with transparency and customer-centric messaging.
By openly recognising the value of consumer data and sharing the rewards, data can provide the foundation of a beautiful, long-lasting relationship.


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Arts Council Collection comes to Winchester Discovery Centre
Artists have been drawing the figure for centuries, from carefully composed life drawings to people caught unawares at leisure or work. This exhibition brings together some of the finest drawings in the Arts Council Collection, with work on display from over 40 artists, including Henry Moore, Lucian Freud, Walter Sickert and David Hockney.
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