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I have been to the American Apparel stores in Bristol and London. The Bristol one was alright and pretty big, the London one seemed bigger than the Bristol one and was also a great store - When I go shopping in both these cities I always head to the American Apparel stores.
American Apparel sells fashionable basics, they are sweatshop free and made in the USA. The hooded jackets are my favourite, they are great quality - I regularly wear my blue/grey coloured one. I own many hooded jackets and t-shirts from American Apparel. The t-shirts are good because they are long, they aren't expensive, they go with anything and they are good quality. The only downside of American Apparel is that everyone copies it and doesn't do it at the same high standard as they do.
I love the American Apparel sales because they do large discounts. Justin Beiber has made the American Apparel hooded jackets become very popular among teenagers.
Thanks for reading, O.
What is American Apparel?
American Apparel is an American clothing company, which in recent years has made the transition to the UK, and really gained in popularity. The store specialises in producing colourful and simple 'basics' which are usually very versatile. Another important aspect about the chain is that all their clothing is made sweatshop free, which I suppose is why the prices are a little higher than most other high street stores. As well as opening plenty of retail stores across the UK, their clothes are also available to buy online.
Where can I find them?
Plenty of places! Unfortunately there isn't one in Sheffield just yet but stores can currently be found in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Brighton, London, Nottingham, Glasgow, and Birmingham. Hopefully they will continue to expand as I would love to have one here!
What type of clothes can I find there?
Well, as I previously mentioned, American Apparel essentially only produces basic items, such as simple t-shirts, jersey skirts, leggings, as well as underwear. They also stock a good range of dresses, which range from 'bodycon' to skater style. Each style of dress usually comes in a whole rainbow of colours, so you are sure to be able to find something you like. My particular favourite is the 'Le Sac' dress, which is a really versatile dress with long straps that can be worn in a variety of ways, from a Grecian style dress, to a little one shouldered number. The price is relatively high for such a simple dress, coming in at £34.00, but because the quality is really very good, and because the dress can be worn in various styles, I think it's a worthy investment piece.
A lot of their clothing is known for being really sexy, and almost a little provocative, so it is really up to the individual to style these pieces in their own unique way. I could see how some people would view a couple of the items as a little 'trashy' and I am inclined to agree - the hot pants in particular don't leave much to the imagination!
I honestly think that the quality of the clothing from American Apparel is generally very high. I've had a number of t-shirts, skirts, and dress from them, and they are still going strong years later. The fabric seems to wash very well, and doesn't get all bobbly which is a pet peeve of mine.
Ultimately, I think most people would be able to find something they like in AA, even if it is just a good quality pair of leggings.
What are the stores like?
I love the visual merchandising in AA, all of the shops I've visited seem really bright and clean inside, and they definitely look a little different to most other shops on the high street. If I had to choose a couple of words to describe the shops, I would say sporty and preppy. Each store I've visited has had a clear layout, and always seems well packed with clothes, so it's easy to find what you're after.
The staff in AA always seem extremely trendy and cool, so I was a little intimidated to shop there to start with, but they always seem friendly enough so it wouldn't put me off shopping there.
The prices.
I think this is the one thing that would put people off shopping at AA. The prices are usually higher than places such as H&M or River Island, and since you are only buying 'basic' items, it seemingly might not be worth the cost. A Unisex V neck t-shirt will set you back around £17.00, and some jersey leggings cost £24.00 - which I think is fairly high. I think one thing you need to take into account when considering the prices, is that all of these items are ethically made in L.A. rather than in a sweatshop. I don't know everything about AA's company policy, but it's nice to know that the workers are at least getting a fair wage for the job they do.
If you can't make it to an AA store, then I'd recommend shopping online with them. I believe you get 15% off your first online order, which is rather good! Normal shipping is £4.00 for orders under £85.00, over that amount and it's free. They quite often have various offers, and a sale section of the website, so it is possible to pick up a bargain on the odd occasion.
I'd definitely recommend having a visit to an AA store if you get the chance to, the clothes aren't the cheapest, but they are good quality and ethical, which is reason enough in my opinion.
American apparel- i have been lucky enough to go to both to the cabot circus one, but also the oxford street one, the location of both are perfect, so much business as you can imagine, the one definate difference in the two was the friendliness of the staff, the oxford street one the staff were not as helpful and friendly, where as in the bristol one they are smiley and cheerful, helping you out throughout your shop if you need them.
i found this difference very apparent as my home town is very near bristol and people seemed much happier.
the clothing in american apparel is probably one of my favourites as the fabrics are so lovely to wear on your skin, the colours are also very attractive as they are not the usual shades of say red, blue, or green, they are unusual and different making them more attractive and appealing.
definately worth a visit in cabot circus bristol soon !
I was so excited when this cult brand finally arrived in Manchester. I had browsed the website many times and had lusted over a number of items but prefer to try before I buy!
On arrival in Manchester I was disappointed. It is in a great location, near urban outfitters and all saints. The store looks fab but what really impressed me is the staff - very helpful and friendly.
The stock is quirky and cool - very 80s inspired. The range of colours is phonemonal - so much choice! I eventually settled for one of the cult hoodies. A bit expensive AT £38 but worth it for the colour and style.
However, I have to admit that I was very disappointed after a couple of washes. It went very bobbly and lost the softness that I had loved. I followed the washing instructions to the letter! I thought I would end up buying one in every colour but I have been a bit put off. A couple of my friends said the same.
My only other gripe is the no refunds policy - very annoying for gift purchases!
I have been to two American Apparels in the UK - the AA on Oxford Street, and the AA in Cabot Circus, Bristol. I browsed the products on Oxford Street but actually made a purchase at Cabot Circus, so my review will be based on that.
Despite visiting Bristol often, we had never been to the 'new' Cabot Circus, and only made our first trip this past month. I had been eyeing a number of AA products on the website - the fleece zip hoodie, and the pleated school girl skirt - so I decided to go in and finally try them on and see if they were actually worth the extra money.
The staff were incredibly helpful when I went in - I am very petite (which is one of the reasons I am such a big fan of AA - the sizes run true and go to the smallest sizes) so I went straight to one of the girls working to ask her if they had an XXS in stock. They actually happened to have one on the racks in the front of the store, but she was very polite about it and still helped me find it. Later, when I was having my items rung up, I inquired about yoga bottoms, and the boy ringing me up offered to put my purchases aside so I could look at the yoga products they had - and then pay for everything together. This was on a Sunday afternoon, mind, when the store wasn't exactly full to capacity but it wasn't exactly empty, either. When I came back yoga-trouser-less, he was just as genial and completed my purchase happily.
This was a marked difference from my experience of AA stores in the US - where the staff were typically too-cool-for-school and let you know it.
I was incredibly happy with my experience at the Cabot Circus American Apparel and will definitely be back in the future.
An American Apparel store opened in Bristol Cabot Circus almost a year ago, and I think I was one of the very first customers. I have seen the store in other cities, such as London, and am aware of the status the store carries abroad in the US.
The shop itself is very clean and modern looking, with lovely large windows at the front, dotted with the colourful designs available inside. This invariably drags me in when i'm not supposed to be spending money thought, which isn't good! The staff are all very polite inside and often ask if you need any help. Note that this isn't over the top as it can be in some stores, and is just if you've been in there a long time and they are genuinely wondering if they can help you out. The staff are all also dressed in the store clothes and therefore look rather trendy. The brand of American Apparel is well conveyed in this store at least and seems to sell the "trendy lifestyle" as well as the clothes themselves.
The items themselves range from baby grows to grown up tops, trousers and accessories. My personal favourites are the hoodies available in store, which come in so many colourful patterns and styles, meaning I have six for different outfits! They are extremely soft inside and do the job. While the quality is undeniably high, I do find that the prices match. I think they are a touch on the expensive side, particularly for the plain items, and some would argue (if they weren't aware of the high quality) that you could purchase something that looks identical in another shop for more than half the price. They do also offer a student discount, which is well worth noticing for those student bargain hunters among us!
Shopping in American Apparel is a pleasant experience. The store and staff are nice and the range of items is high. This means the shop is suitable for a wide range of people, from trendy to the looking for practical items, such as myself. I would highly recommend the store in Bristol's Cabot Circus in particular as it's my local.
American Apparel is a "sweatshop-free" retailer that has long been very successful in the US and now has branches open worldwide. Their marketing has become very well known in the advertising world- showing plain models wearing simple garments, in average location but with very suggestive poses (think a mix of Bennetton and Sisley ads you may have seen).
AA's style is very simple, almost minimalist (think plain colours, pattern free) but don't be fooled into thinking they haven't put a lot of work into the cut and detail of each piece. Their signature piece the "Ways to Wear It" dress is an example of this- a simple looking dress that can actually be worn 15+ different ways, with examples helpfully detailed on the product page.
This is my main quibble with AA- all the garments are very expensive for what looks like a very basic piece of clothing- but you have to remember you're paying for the cut, the shape, the longevity of the garment and also for the fact no people are exploited in the making of the garment. An example of prices would be around £30+ for a dress, £12 for tights, £30 for leggings, £40+ for jeans. If these prices are too much though I'd recomment checking their sales often or trying to buy their stuff secondhand on Ebay.
Also look for voucher codes online as you can usually get 10-15% off by just having a Google.
America Apparel stock sizes labelled "XS", "S", "M" etc, which I suppose makes for easier stocking but also makes fitting a little less precise than stocking exact dress sizes. However I would recommend reading the reviews of whichever particular item you're looking to buy, as people often post their measurements and what size they bought to give you some idea when getting your own.
I have to say I've never visited one of their stores in person so can only tell me about my experience with their website. The website is brilliant, very easy to navigate and each product page shows each garment in a great amount of detail- in different colours, views, angles and even showing reviews of each item for you to find out more.
American Apparel is a very unique store. You may love it, you may hate it, you may wear only AA, you may have one item, but you definitely won't forget it!
This shop is all about fashionable basics. There was a gap in the market for really tight 'hipster' clothes- you don't need patterns and embellishments to look hot! You can really make these clothes your own.
The cuts and colours are really considered. They don't just churn out fast fashion pieces, they produce line that they aim to produce for a long length of time. Their clothes aren't for the faint hearted, most are very form fitting. Some are quite extreme!
Their website really builds the brand, they have lots of detailed photos and you can look at the feedback for each item. They have almost totally ethical practices and promote good causes too.
There has been some media hype about the CEO's practices and a even a few sexual assault cases, so this company really is something else.
I buy because the clothes are second to none. The quality is impeccable. The stretch and shape of clothes does not change with washing- so they slightly higher prices are definitely worth it!
You may not favour the almost totally plain clothing though, and the store can seem a bit pretentious. I've found the SAs to be very helpful, but some, especially the male staff, can seem quite snobbish and 'too cool'. Don't be scared though, once you take the American Apparel plunge, you won't go back!
American Apparel have many stores, usually in busy highstreets in cities such as London. The clientele are generally quirky, indie students. However they have a wide fan base and versatile products.
The clothes are split into 'men,' 'women,' and 'unisex.' I find it odd that you may see a man and a woman in the same clothes, but the designs are lovely and suit both men and women.
American Apparel is mostly about great designs in block colour. This is good because usually it's not a statement piece, so you can wear it endlessly without feeling repetitive! Most garments come in every colour of the rainbow! Brights and matt colours, giving you a huge selection to choose from.
Although some products are simple, and you could probably buy them in other shops, in similar versions, you pay for quality and your clothes last for a long time. Also. Some pieces are iconic and great value for money.
The staff are lovely and helpful, the shops are set out in a nice way, and there's a good atmosphere. Great shop.
Without sounding too much of a loser all I can say is American Apparel is VERY cool! The offer all the standard basic clothes, such as t-shirts and shorts etc, some slightly altered versions, such as longer tees, skirts with pockets etc, and some very quirky clothing like their wonderful bright leggings. Yes for what some of the items are it can be deemed quite expensive, but the convenience of having all basic items in all colours in one place is amazing! It has a quite young and cool-kid vibe to the stores and lines but if you look really there is something for everyone. I recently bought one of their jersey skirts in grey only to go back a few weeks later and purchase it in black! Really impressed with their offerings. Wish the staff were a little friendlier as they are ever so slightly intimidating, also would be better if the prices werent so high but overall it is a brilliant store that I'll definitely be going to a lot more in the future!
Recently I've been lucky enough to visit the American Apparel store in Liverpool One, a location that is ideal for such a strong yet basic fashion brand.
The biggest advantage to this and the reason why I will suggest to always go to their nearest store instead of risking the internet site is that you'll actually get your goods as the internet service from American Apparel is notoriously bad.
I'll assume that all the stores have the same basic layout/service standards but this review describes exactly my experience at the Liverpool On store and a little bit about the people behind this brand.
American Apparel has become a fashion staple, frequently featured in Look, Elle and any other fashion magazine you could care to name. Celebrities have jumped onto the 'fashion basics with edge' bandwagon and American Apparel is currently expanding their business here.
In a time where Primark is sweeping up on the high street, it seems strange that a store that sells hooded sweatshirts for forty pounds is doing well enough and I can only put it down to more conscious ethically based choices being made by their customer base who are probably in 16 -25 bracket.
There is a actual reason for these prices - the company based in Los Angeles provides a fair wage for their workers as well as a host of nice benefits (free bikes, childcare, healthcare, etc) which all have to passed down onto us, the consumer. They use Fairtrade materials, limit their impact on the environment and use 'ordinary' models (although the head of the company has a tendency to make sexualised ads - you can't deny that they work and confirm what everyone knows anyway - sex sells!). A company where everyone benefits.
How exactly do we benefit? Well, apart from the fuzzy feeling you might get knowing that no-one has died to make your t-shirt, you're getting a very high quality products. I've never been disappointed with anything from American Apparel and I've bought a lot of things from here.
Back to the store, it's laid out spookily alike to a Nike or JJB Sports - all white and chrome and plastic fittings. Multicoloured variations of each garment are grouped together but here isn't any particular theme to the layout which is a little frustrating - skirts aren't all grouped together, etc - but it's easy enough to find your way around. The manniquins are well put together, showing you combinations and uss of clothing you wouldn't have imagined and here and there, are offering of jewelry (very ugly, unfortunately) and magazines of questionable content.
The sizing of the clothes is not exctly generous - bodysuits and the such cannot be returned so it's best to try things on if you can. The changing rooms are very well lit but not exactly flattering. Generally, the unisex sizes if you're a women work so you buy a size down from your 'AA' size. I'm a size twelve and fit early everything in a Medium comfortably. My mother, a much larger lady, fits some of their X-Large.
The style is very basic - basic t-shirts, basic yoga pants, etc - all in a variety of colours and/or patterns but they're generally very well-made and the cuts are extremely flattering - there's at least one item that everyone could use in their wardrobes as a staple. So, it has mass appeal and can be dressed up or down. Another plus for a student who needs to keep their clothing budget down but also needs to consider quality.
The staff at the Liverpool one store are mostly male, dressed in American Apparel, friendly once you attract their attention and obviosuly feel a lot of pride in their product and display good product knowledge. By not stenciling their ethics all over the walls ala Lush, they've become a stronger fashion brand and are actively seeking a larger customer base (in my opinion) that will be attracted by the look and maybe re-think the perception that hippies just wear clothes made out of hemp and fairtrade, organic, environmentally friendly does not mean boring!
A fabulous place if you want to buy your wardrobe basics (plain tees and hoodies are their speciality) and don't want to have the guilt of world poverty and child labour on your shoulders. All of American Apparel's clothes are made by American people in America, and judging by some of the heinous prices that they charge for these clothes, they're paying someone a decent wage (well, I hope they are, poor swines). The stores are nicely laid out, and most things are unisex, but this is quite irritating if you're just looking for a t shirt that will nicely fit a little woman like myself. I love their colours and their window displays are always cute. My only gripe with this place is the staff. All clearly hired on their attention to detail and their big interest... in themselves. Seriously. You have never seen the like. Usually quite unhelpful, dressed insanely and wearing ridiculous specs that they don't need.
Over the past couple of years, the popularity of American Apparel has increased quite considerably, and it is a shop often name-checked by magazines such as Elle and Vogue when they are talking about where to buy your "staple" garments. This is because American Apparel is a shop which predominantly stocks what I would term 'luxurious basics': loads of cotton T-shirts and vests in varying styles & in many colours, without patterns on them. Though this is what they stock the most of, they also sell other items such as cardigans, leotards (and general 'dance wear'), skirts, jeans, dresses and shorts.
American Apparel first opened a shop in my city about a year ago. It has a very clean and modern feel to it due to its white decor, spacious floor, and bright lighting. The lighting can feel a little harsh though. The changing rooms are a decent size with big mirrors which offer you a great view of whatever you're trying on. The music in the shop is generally a little try-hard; they will either be playing obscure dance music, or they will try to be ironic by playing 80s music. The shopping experience there overall is a pleasant one, marred only by the fact that the staff are almost always extremely pretentious and quite unhelpful. This has been the case in every American Apparel shop I have been in. Their rudeness is tolerable if you're shopping with friends, but when alone it can make for quite a disconcerting experience.
I always find the shop to be well-stocked though, and it's the clothes I go there for anyway, not the shopping experience! When going there for the first time after hearing many good things about the shop, you may at first be confused by all the fuss, since all the garments look...well...plain. To get past this, just grab some things from the rails and try the damn things on! You will find yourself being seduced by the fact that almost everything in the shop comes in around 10 colours. Then, you will be mesmerised by how soft the clothes feel, and how they flatter your body. Be warned though: some things sold here are quite clingy and are not for the body conscious.
I find this a great shop to go to when you're looking for things to wear with a statement piece you might have bought somewhere else. For instance, I like to wear a beautiful embellished top with a plain black high waisted skirt from American Apparel. Or I'll dress down jeans & heels with an American Apparel oversized cotton T-shirt. That's not to say that they don't stock their own statement pieces though; the brave of you could try out their shiny gold leggings!
Most shops sell womens, mens, and kids clothes. Some of the clothes are unisex, which is fine by me as it means I've got more to choose from.
The prices are reasonably expensive considering most of the clothes are quite basic pieces. The reason for this, though, is that the company pays its manufacturing employees well and doesn't use cheap labour. When taking this into account, I think their prices are justifiable. The price of a T-shirt will generally vary between £12 and £18, skirts are on average £25, and knitwear is usually between £20 to £30. Because so many of the things in the shop will go with other things in your wardrobe, you will find yourself wearing items over and over, which reduces the cost-per-wear considerably.
The garments are generally good quality; everything I've bought so far has retained its shape and hasn't ripped or anything. I haven't tried their thinner, looser tanks or T-shirts though, which look a bit more flimsy.
I would highly recommend trying out the clothes from American Apparel- just stride on past the sales assistants and pretend they're not there!
American Apparel has stores worldwide, selling a range of dance-inspired basics, which come in every colour under the sun. The stores all have a uniform look, with minimalist fixtures and a warehouse kind of feel. Among the clothes for women, men and children, they also sell arty books, accessories and sunglasses.
I find the staff in here super-trendy, and slightly aloof, but that doesn't matter, as I love the clothes and still feel comfortable shopping there.
I feel like all kinds of people can shop here for basics such as t-shirts, jeans and bits for the gym. However, you may find that some of the spandex stuff, like lthe 80's inspired eotards and leggings is more unforgiving for those who don't have a dancers body. They can be great for fancy dress though. I am a fan of the unisex t-shirts and scoop back tops, and some of the shorts and skirts are light and great for holidays. There's something here that can work for everyone of any age and size, and you don't have to wear it head to toe like some of the people i've seen.
Prices are a bit much for some of the items, such as the Mélange Jersey Pocket Skirt being £25 (and far less in America) but at least they are all ethically produced in the U.S.A. They don't outsource factories other than their own and treat their workers well and pay them above the minimum wage. I think this is the way forward for shops, and some of the prices are pretty reasonable considering. I like the fact that everything comes in loads of colours, especially my faves like bright blues and purples as well as more conventional colours if your skin tone isn't up to it. Most of the clothes can be unisex, which can also give a more authentic fit for things like hoodies and shirts.
I feel like I should write about my experiences with the online store, as I tend to have a few problems there. The site's availability of some items doesn't seem to be updated regularly, so you may order something, look forward to receiving it, then later find it was actually out of stock and they don't know when they can get any more in. This happened to me and after I complained, I was given the part of my order that did arrive for free. This then happened again when they sent me the wrong item and then refunded me, when I specifically asked to just be sent the top I ordered. So I've basically had a lot of free items from this store, due to them messing up, but I'm glad they sorted it out in this way as not many other stores would do it. I only tend to use the online store, as they often have newsletter and student discounts there, but if they rolled this out into to store then I would use them more.
I think that AA has got something right here, with it's basics in numerous colours and ethical fashion, but just needs to work on the accuracy of it's website and availabilty of discounts and promotions. I am glad though that they're bringing one to Nottingham, so I can get my fix up North!
Adapted from my trusted places review; this is my first suggestion!


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THE DS3 is a big seller for Citroen in the UK, with 36,000 or so having passed through showrooms since its introduction a few years ago.
It's long since been known as a stylish hatch with a choice of efficient and/or fun engines, and the personalisation options are one of its biggest attractions to the people who buy it. You could spend all day poring over the details of how to build 'your' DS3.
Now there's a special edition called the DS3 Red for people who would rather all the styling work had been done beforehand. And what styling – the red grille that neatly incorporates the Citroen badge, the mirror caps, the roof and the alloy wheel centre caps are one heck of a sight for sore eyes. With the choice of body colour limited to black or white, the bright red details are not for the faint-hearted.
On the inside the red trim continues, creating a bold horizontal band that runs across the dashboard and creates the impression of splitting neatly into two prongs at each end, one being the door mirrors and the other being the interior door handles. Although it's a bit brash at first sight, you soon appreciate the appeal.
You can base roughly the same looks on either DStyle or DSport trims. There's a little more kit on the latter, like larger alloys that fill the wheel arches more convincingly, but both are very obviously aimed at the style-conscious younger – or at least younger at heart – buyer. Incidentally, DS3 sales are split almost exactly down the middle between men and women.
As a special model the entry-level DS3 Red DStyle nets you Bluetooth and USB connectivity on top of the ordinary version's standard kit, as well as a couple of extra speakers for the uprated stereo. DS3 Red DSports add the same audio upgades, plus a 'City Signature' pack made up of automatic headlights and wipers, rear parking sensors, electric heated and folding door mirrors, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, interior 'mood lighting' and a front central armrest.
Tested here is the DS3 Red DSport with a punchy 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, known as the THP 155 after its count of metric horsepower. It's a known quantity; smooth, refined and in the main very user-friendly, if a little sonically restrained. It pulls noticeably harder beyond 4,000rpm, but it's flexible from around 1,500rpm onwards making it easy to stroke the car along at a relaxed pace.
That's perhaps where this model really excels, because despite the useful performance on offer there are a few chinks in the DS3's driving experience armour in the way it can shuffle slightly sideways when hitting mid-corner bumps and imperfections. It's not quite torsionally stiff enough for really keen drivers, and the Red edition's predefined emphasis on overt style is a plain indicator that the model's intended heartland lies away from twisting B-roads. True drivers' cars aren't where the larger sales volumes are to be found anyway.
The styling is purely a matter of taste, but one physical reality is that the reach- and rake-adjustable steering wheel doesn't pull out towards the driver as far as many longer-legged folks would like it to, which means you have to sit closer to the pedals than you'd choose to. The driving position is still good; just not ideal unless you prefer to sit closer to the wheel anyway.
One impressive aspect of life behind the wheel of the DS3 is how well it settles itself on patchy roads. It's not soft or particularly plush – very little short of a Rolls Royce actually is – but it feels measured and stable. It's the sort of trait that inspires driving confidence and a closer bond with the car.
It's easy to feel relaxed and at ease in this DS3 thanks to high-quality leather coverings for the sculpted steering wheel. The gear lever is topped with a hard plastic knob which will suit some people more than others, but the six-gearbox beneath it is slick and precise.
The DS3 has always been very likeable, and if you like the way the Red version looks then you'll definitely like it from the driver's seat.
Model: Citroen DS3 Red DSport THP 155, £17,780 on the road.Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol producing 153bhp and 177lb.ft.Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels.Performance: Top speed 133mph, 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds.Fuel economy: 47.1mpg.CO2 rating: 135g/km.


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Rachel Zoe's Guide to Looking Fab at Every Holiday Party
A new work-worthy Givenchy tote is the perfect present to gift yourself, but if you're looking for a wallet-friendly version to give your girlfriend, here are two others that are just as covetable.
1. Givenchy Mediam Lucrezia Duffel, $2,185; barneys.com
2. Loeffler Randall Black Studded Duffel Bag, $395; loefflerrandall.com
3. Zara Bowling Bag with Strap, $79.90;zara.com
Depending on your holiday budget, a great pair of knee-high boots will be adored by anyone on your list for years to come.
1. Dolce Vita Daroda Boots, $279; dolcevita.com
2. Steve Madden Skokie Boots, $229.95; stevemadden.com
3. Miu Miu Glossy Leather Over-the-Knee Boots, $1,200; saks.com
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As I understand it if one person out of a threesome leaves mid round for whatever reason that the other two need to join a different card before continuing the round.
Question 1) What's the penalty if they don't? meaning they justcontinue the round as a twosome.
Question 2) If they wait for the group behind them when the group behind gets to their last hole the twosome will still have a hole or more to play. Is the second group obligated to follow them to finish the round and if not what happens if they don't?


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There are places in the world that just belong on the cover of a science-fiction novel. Take, for example, the spaceport in French Guiana, where Arianespace regularly launches satellites into geosynchronous orbit.
You have all the imagery for a 1960s paperback—gleaming white rockets rising under bright plumes of flame and tearing away from the green depths of a primitive jungle, watched by a gallery of media moguls, sweat-soaked French Foreign Legionnaires, a multinational mélange of anxious engineers, and scores of locals who directly or indirectly depend on the success of the event.
It's not just their livelihoods at stake. From this spot I'm visiting at the north end of South America, more than half the world's satellites—communications, weather, scientific and surveillance—have blasted through the atmosphere to do their work above Earth (47 percent of American-owned sats have launched from French Guiana).
This, at heart, is simply a service industry. I try to elicit some deeper romanticism from Pierre-Francois Benaiteau, the genial but clear-eyed director of the Guiana Space Center. The paperback-cover shtick doesn't work on him. "I don't like science fiction," he says. Maybe he doesn't have to bother with fiction—from his office window he can see two rocket launchpads. Benaiteau has been at the spaceport for more than 20 years, watching it grow from an isolated facility with a single launch vehicle to a cornerstone of the space industry.
To understand how the spaceport works, think of it as an airport. The French government built this spaceport in the 1970s. Astrium built the Ariane 5 rocket. The customers supply the payloads. Arianespace is the airline that buys and operates the rockets, books the tickets, and supplies customer support (such as insurance and financing.) Only instead of passengers, what flies are satellites worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Arianespace has been doing this longer and more regularly than any other company on the planet. Yet very few people actually stop to think about how satellites get up there. "When you say Guiana in Europe everyone thinks of Papillon, of the green hell," Benaiteau says, referring to the famous book and movie about the penal colonies located here. "No one is aware of our life here."
To give you a look inside, here's what we saw at the jungle spaceport during a July 5 launch of an Ariane 5.
It's impossible not to be impressed standing at the foot of a 193-foot-tall rocket, especially the day it launches into space in a burst of smoke and flame.
Like the space shuttle, the Ariane 5 rocket uses twin boosters that lift the craft off the pad, then fall away. The booster fuel is a fine powder of ammonia perchlorate, manufactured in French Guiana. (No port is eager to transit the powerful, explosive material in such vast quantities.) Fuel makes up 90 percent of the rocket's weight.
On the day before the launch, when this photo was taken, the pad is not as static as it appears. Deep booms rumble every couple of seconds as cryogenically cooled liquid hydrogen boils off. There is a steady hiss of helium running through the fuel lines to keep them pressurized.
PM tours the pad with Clay Mowry, president of Arianespace's American subsidiary, and Charlie Ergen, the billionaire whose satellite is onboard. The two have known each other for years and are not above needling each other: "That helium is a rare commodity, but this close to the launch it has to run all the time," he says. Ergen turns his head. "So's that why these launches cost so damn much?"
Joking at the launch pad releases some of the tension—this is big stakes science. Ergen's is one of the biggest communications satellites ever launched, alone worth $350 million. A failure during launch could mean many months of delay. Furthermore, every second it stays on the ground, money it can be generating for the company is being lost. The meter is running.
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Benny Feilhaber never really fit in with the New England Revolution. Now he'll get his chance to make his mark with one of Major League Soccer's top clubs.
Sporting Kansas City acquired the former U.S. national team midfielder on Tuesday afternoon in exchange for allocation money, its first-round pick in the 2014 MLS Draft and its second-round selection in 2015.
There's a an opening in SKC's midfield—assuming Roger Espinoza finalizes his anticipated move to England's Wigan Athletic next month—and if Feilhaber can play with the intensity coach Peter Vermes demands, he should offer a dynamic boost to a club that had difficulty scoring goals in 2012.
"Benny is an excellent two-way, box-to-box midfielder who has tremendous ability, especially with the final pass," Vermes said in a statement. "His experience with the U.S. national team programs and playing overseas will serve him well in our system."
Feilhaber, 27, joined New England early in the 2011 MLS season accompanied by considerable hype. He had performed well in a reserve role at the 2010 World Cup, helping the Americans recover from several deficits with his composed play off the bench.
In fact, the U.S. scored four goals and yielded only one with Feilhaber on the field in South Africa, while it scored one and gave up four before he entered. He also helped the Americans to a runner-up finish at the '09 Confederations Cup and tallied the game-winning goal in the '07 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, a thunderous long-range volley at Soldier Field that lifted the U.S. to a 2-1 win over Mexico.
But he didn't have much impact on the struggling Revolution, accounting for five goals and nine assists in 52 MLS games. He reportedly didn't see eye-to-eye with first-year coach Jay Heaps in '12 and spent time on the flank (Feilhaber prefers to play centrally) and on the bench as New England missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season. With Feilhaber reportedly due a raise from the team-leading $446,000 he earned in 2012, his departure came as no surprise.
He'll get a fresh start with SKC, which finished first in the Eastern Conference and won the U.S. Open Cup this year and has the CONCACAF Champions League to look forward to in 2013.
"I am really excited to come to Sporting Kansas City," Feilhaber said. "It is a top-class organization and team in Major League Soccer. My goal is to help the team however I can. I cannot wait to play in the best stadium in the league and in front of a great fan base. I am already hyped for the first home game."
New England GM Mike Burns called the trade "the most beneficial outcome for the Revs."
Feilhaber left UCLA in '05 and spent time in Germany with Hamburger SV, in England with Derby County and in Denmark with AGF Aarhus. He remained with the Danish club following its 2010 relegation to the second division and finally secured his move to the Revolution in April '11. He has played 39 times for the U.S. but only once under current coach Jurgen Klinsmann.


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A 'LEGEND' in local swimming is stepping down from her lifeguard duties after more than four decades in the job.
Gaynor Almond has been a lifeguard and swimming teacher at leisure centres in Milford Haven, Neyland and Haverfordwest for 41 years.
The popular 60-year-old was among the first members of staff at the Meads Swimming Pool (later to become Milford Haven Leisure Centre) when it opened in the early 1970s.
She has decided to give up lifeguarding - but will continue to take swimming lessons and aqua aerobic classes.
"Sometimes people ask me how I could stick it coming in every day," said Gaynor, who has taught many thousands of children in Pembrokeshire to swim, including generations of the same family.
"I say I've enjoyed my job. I love coming in every day. I'm part of the furniture!"
Gaynor's retirement from lifeguarding has led to many comments on the Leisure Centre's Facebook page, with one dubbing her an 'absolute legend'.
Originally from Cellar Hill in Milford Haven, Gaynor taught herself to swim in the Pill and the outdoor pool on the Rath, where she first gave lessons before starting work at the new Meads pool.
She has taught all levels and ages, and said she especially enjoys teaching ducklings classes (pre-school) and stages 1 to 3 (beginners).
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I'll take Green for 3.3 mil per year over the 8 or 9 million per that Mayo will get.
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I'll take Green for 3.3 mil per year over the 8 or 9 million per that Mayo will get.
Green turned a corner last year im telling you we will not regret this signing
Holy hell, the article on this over at Nets Daily has had over 200 comments in 20 minutes.
Edit: 294 comments (and rising) in 25 minutes.
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Well, He isn't Corey Brewer, But I'll take that 6'8" that can jump out of the gym and actually can shoot! Good deal at 3yrs. 10 mil.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
If Green plays like he did last year it's a steal(he looked like he matured and finally learned to shoot just a little). The dude looked great but again was only a small sample size on a bad team. I love the risk reward of the trade if he pans out hell of a value for a guy who can score at will. If he doesn't do what he did last year the financial terms dont kill us.
What's with all the Mayo love around here? Dude is decent, but nothing great. I guess he is still a big name form his hyped days.
Main thing with Mayo.....he has to want to sign here. I can't imagine him being happy coming off the bench again.
Yeah, they're not happy. At. All.
Yeah, I've seen him play. He's an athletic freak with D+ basketball skills. He got minutes on a crappy team, put up numbers and made some highlight dunks. He will have a couple of "Holy ****!!!" moments, and a lot of "What the ****..." moments. Can he contribute on a winning team and play solid defense while not looking for the highlight play every time he gets the ball? I'm skeptical. Not totally upset with the contract, but I'm skeptical.
just from the reaction from Nets fans im more excited then i was....i hope he ends up being a steal
Long time lurker. Fan since 98. Don't Trade Danny
I think its because we almost acquired him twice already so everyone has done their research on him. In any case, he's going to the Suns after NOLA matches the EJ offer sheet. They will pay him more than we wanted to pay him. And Lee's going to get paid a lot in Boston.
Slug 'em Sabres!!!!!
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It's actually a good thing that he isn't Corey Brewer...
This move and re-signing Hibbert are the only moves I like thus far, and I consider inactivity a move.
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i don't think that's really him
Long time lurker. Fan since 98. Don't Trade Danny
I saw that account but I was thinking this one is his real one:
He follows several NBA players who have "confirmed" twitter profiles and those players have tweeted him. I know that doesn't mean this is his official one I am just speculating.
Don't forget that Walsh and Vescey are pretty tight, so I bet Walsh leaked the story to Peter. JMO


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Another Navy officer has lost his command due to an alleged relationship with a woman who worked for him.
Capt. Jeffrey Winter was in charge of the air wing assigned to the San Diego-based aircraft carrier Carl Vinson.
The Navy yanked him from that post on Sept. 20 citing initial findings from an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a junior female officer in his chain of command.
Winter had been commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing 17, based in Lemoore in California's Central Valley. He got that job in June.
The air wing's deputy commander, Capt. Matthew Leahey, has taken the helm temporarily.
An F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Winter's resume includes two times commanding fighter squadrons. He was also a Navy Top Gun instructor and an Air Force F-16 instructor pilot.
Winter has been reassigned for now to the Naval Air Forces command at North Island Naval Air Station. He was not immediately available for comment.
Losing a command post is usually a career ender in the Navy. However, officers with enough years of service are typically allowed to retire with full benefits.
For at least three years, the number of command firings in the Navy has been higher than normal. Top officials, who make some details of the cases public, say they are holding commanding officers to a high personal standard.


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Listen to and read reaction Monday out of Kansas City on the James Shields-Wil Myers trade, and you'll know the majority of Royals fans believe their team made a mistake.
The deal general manager Dayton Moore should have made was to send Jeff Francoeur to the Tigers for Justin Verlander.
That one would have been met with unanimous approval. Maybe.
After 27 seasons without a playoff appearance, Royals fans are understandably frustrated and impatient. Some also seem misguided. Sorry, but Wil Myers would not have given the Royals a better chance of contending in 2013 than will James Shields. The other prospects sent to Tampa Bay won't contribute as much in the majors next year as will Wade Davis.
As highly valued as prospects are, there's a reason they're called prospects. It means they haven't proved themselves in the big leagues.
Counterpoint: Witrado says Royals made big mistake
Royals fans should look at the deal like this—and, based on the reaction, many do: Their team has seriously upgraded a rotation that posted a 5.01 ERA last year. Combined with a solid bullpen and up-and-coming lineup, the Royals undoubtedly will field in 2013 their best team in a long time.
Shields is a bona fide top-of-the-rotation starter who has weathered seven seasons in the AL East. During a conference call Monday in which he sounded eager for the challenge, he called himself an "innings eater" who "wants to win right now." In the Rays' ideal world, they would not have had to trade him for salary reasons, either.
Davis is a big arm who was bounced to the bullpen by Matt Moore's arrival last season but is 27 and already has had two double-digit win seasons as a starter. If he had stayed with the Rays, he likely would have returned to the rotation, too. He said Monday the Rays told him when the season ended to prepare to start in 2013. That's what he's been doing "since the World Series was going on."
As Moore pointed out, the Royals have been able to overhaul their rotation without losing anyone of note off their big-league roster. "We've held onto our core group (of position players), and we've held onto our core group in the bullpen," Moore said.
He added, "Our minor league system remains strong."
Admittedly, there's greater risk for the Royals. The Rays still have plenty of capable starters. If Myers hits in the majors like he did in the minors last season (.314, 37 homers), he will be an All-Star more than once. For this deal to work for the Royals, Shields and Davis have to stay healthy, never a certainty for starting pitchers.
As with every trade, time will tell who wins. But time hasn't been on the Royals' side for some time. This was a deal they could not— and should not—have passed on.


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Sutton & Cheam Swimming Club had an evening to remember at last week's Borough Primary School Championships winning a massive 54 medals – including 11 grade one golds.
The club's contingent of 36 swimmers also won 11 of the 14 borough titles on offer.
Joseph Bartley led the grade one way with a hat-trick of gold medals, while Hannah Rees, Andrej Drzaic and Nubia Adjei each picked up two top gongs. Greg Gilbride and Jack Wild won one each.
Gilbride also won two grade one silver medals, and Wild, Izzabella Morris, Gabrielle Jiminez and George Croome claimed their own piece of silverware.
Wild was particularly unlucky, missing out on the gold in the boys Year 6 freestyle by 1/100 of a second, and finishing second in the Year 4/5/6 butterfly in the same time as the winner.
There were grade one bronze medals for Rees, Wild, Freya Bayliss, Toby Beer, Joseph Bartley and Morris.
Cheam took a clean sweep of gold, silver and bronze in two events but went even better taking the top four places in the boys' Year 6 freestyle, the top five places in the boys' Year 6 backstroke, the top six places in the boys' Year 6 breaststroke and the boys' Year 4/5/6 butterfly.
The Championships was also run as a graded event and graded medals went to Joseph Suggitt (three), Thomas Emery (three), Alice Cammock (two), George Croome (two), Jack Conroy (two), Marli Carter (two), Martha Peremyslov (two), Olivia Humphries (two), Amy Scerri, Andrej Drzaic, Chloe Doyle, Emma Van Domselaar, Frances Spicer, Gabrielle Jiminez, Greg Gilbride, Jack Wild, Kacey Millen, Keely Scanlon, Nicole Lee, Nubia Adjei, Spencer Creamore.


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There are 36 million people worldwide suffering from the often heart-breaking and debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease (AD), while millions more make dramatic sacrifices to care for them. The US alone spends approximately $200 billion annually on AD patient care, with unpaid caregiver support estimated to value an additional $210 billion. Furthermore, due to an aging global population, the condition's prevalence is expected to quadruple by 2050.
The medical community, however, is making positive strides in tackling this crippling disease. Rob Littlefield, GlobalData's analyst covering medical devices, said: "2012 has been momentous for AD in terms of progressing research, guidelines for therapy, government funding and services."
Littlefield continued: "Recent studies have dramatically changed both the diagnosis and treatment of AD, and the future promises significant advances in research and care related to prevention and early diagnosis of this degenerative disease."
This year, high profile clinical trials of medications designed to reduce levels of harmful protein amyloid in the brain, such as bapineuzumab and solanezumab, were ultimately unsuccessful, but Littlefield believes this area of study still has potential.
"Deeper analysis of the various study results indicate that anti-amyloid drugs are efficacious in their targeted approach and actually reduce levels of amyloid in the brain.
"It has been suggested that this approach would be more effective in impacting disease progression if implemented earlier, and to this end, three complementary prevention trials starting in the fall of 2012 will test whether anti-amyloid treatments are effective in asymptomatic AD patients," said the analyst.
Dr. Sally Chege, GlobalData's analyst covering neurology, echoes the growing industry consensus that the future of AD research may lie in early detection and prevention, rather than cure: "There are two major unmet needs that currently plague the field of Alzheimer's: the lack of therapies that actually target and impact disease progression, and a dearth of early diagnostic biomarkers and imaging tools."
Correspondingly, work has begun to develop biomarkers with the goal of aiding the identification of AD – vitally important work as current clinical diagnosis of the disease is inaccurate in about 15% of cases, even among experienced investigators. The disease can progress for a number of years before symptoms become evident, so the ability to initiate treatment before symptoms arise could prove revolutionary.
The upcoming year will see a UC Santa Barbara clinical trial attempt to trace AD to a specific genetic mutation, while investigations into anti-amyloid drugs, though unsuccessful to this point, will continue in optimistic mood thanks to Roche's promising medication, gantenerumab. 2013 will also see further research into the long suspected link between AD and diabetes – a study with possibly massive implications as the global diabetes population continues to soar.
Promising clinical developments, combined with continued support from organizations such as alzheimers.gov and legislation including the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA), may see the weeks and months between now and World Alzheimer's Day 2013 celebrated as most successful yet in the fight against this tragic condition.
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JONNY May played a part as England claimed their first triple crown in 11 years with a 29-18 victory over Wales at Twickenham yesterday.
The former Bassett junior started on the wing once again for Stuart Lancaster's side, as first half tries from Danny Care and Luther Burrell gave the home side a 20-15 advantage at the break.
A superb kicking performance from Owen Farrell punished an error-strewn Welsh performance in the second half, putting England level on points with Ireland and France at the top of the Six Nations table with one round of matches remaining.
An Irish win in Paris next week would almost certainly send the title to Dublin while a big English win in Italy and a narrow one for Ireland could yet see England top the pile. If France beat Ireland then any England win should secure the title.


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If you're like me, and you tuned out the NHL a bit since the end of last year thanks to lockout shenanigans, you may be a bit fuzzy on some of the details surrounding the Sabres as they currently stand. Here's a handy list you can refer to, to help with your water cooler conversations.
- Steve Ott, Adam Pardy, and John Scott are all Sabres. Yes, Scott counts, even if he'll be warming a press box seat. (please don't kill me John Scott)
- Ville Leino is still a Sabre, too. Sorry jerks, compliance buyouts start AFTER this season.
- It is still funny when Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Myers stand next to each other.
- Terry Pegula added a pit trap underneath the Sabres logo in the dressing room, so REALLY don't walk on it, Harrington! There's no spikes at the bottom, but that IS where Harry Neale will be sitting, ready to regale you with the same stories about coaching in the WHA that you've heard thirty times.
- Rob Ray will be in the booth next to RJ, so you can marvel at the way he makes 'at all' sound like 'a tall' even more. Rayzor is thrilled, as Pierre McGuire was really starting to creep him out when sharing the space between the benches.
- The Winnipeg Jets are a team again, in case you forgot. They have not yet moved to the Western Conference, either.
- Toronto fans will still be crossing the border to see their beloved Maple Leafs, until they take a look at the roster and decide shoving the money they'd be spending in the fireplace for heat would be a better use for it.
- Tim Thomas is still crazy.
- Milan Lucic was denied by the competition committee when he asked if he could use "one of those mart carts" on the ice. He left the conference room dejectedly, though he did have to take a knee once to catch his breath.
- Scott Gomez is still a Canadien.
I hope that helps you get ready for training camp. Go Sabres!


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On Aug. 21, nearly 1,500 men, women, and children were killed in a chemical weapons attack in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria.
People around the world are rightfully outraged by what is happening in Syria.
The killing of innocent people with weapons of mass destruction violates both international law, as well as our most basic standards of humanity and decency. While there has been near universal condemnation of these actions, there has been considerable disagreement and confusion about how the United States should respond.
President Obama supported a targeted strike against the Syrian regime to punish them for their use of chemical weapons, degrade their weapons capability, and deter their future use.
These are worthy goals; however, military intervention always involves significant risks, especially in conflicts as complicated as the current situation in Syria.
Facing skepticism from Congress and the American people, the President decided to seek Congressional authorization before intervening in Syria.
I do not believe Congress should tie the hands of this or any President as Commander in Chief. However, the request for congressional consideration gave the American people a chance to have their voices heard.
In the last two weeks, I have heard from many Third District residents, the overwhelming majority of whom are opposed to American intervention in Syria.
Nebraskans, and people across the country, have been reaching out to their elected representatives to express their concerns about the unintended consequences of military action, including the potential for an open-ended conflict, retaliation by the regime against our allies in the region, and helping an opposition in Syria which includes extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda.
It became clear the American people and Congress did not agree with the Presidents rationale for action.
In his address to the nation on Tuesday, President Obama asked Congress to delay a vote while he explored a diplomatic effort led by Russia for the Syrian government to turn over its stockpiles of chemical weapons.
I have several concerns and questions regarding the most recent proposal, including how the international community would ensure the safe and complete transfer of Syrias chemical weapons. However, this shift by the administration is a good demonstration of the influence of the public in our country. By speaking out, the American people slowed what was a rush to war, and forced the President and some lawmakers to more carefully consider their options.
I share the concerns of the American people and my constituents. I also am skeptical the Russian proposal to seize chemical weapons would be effective. Russia is closely allied with the Syrian regime, and both sides of this war are likely to continue the bloodshed with or without weapons of mass destruction.
Questions of war and peace should always be carefully and thoughtfully considered. Syria in particular is a very complicated conflict with no easy solutions.
As the debate continues, it is critical the American people continue to make their voices heard.
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We caught up with pizza boss Lauren Calhoun at Roberta's in Bushwick to find out how to make their celebrated Baby Sinclair. The earthy pie is strewn with charred dinosaur kale and roasted maitake mushrooms, paired with a gooey dose of nutty, crystalline 9-month aged Prairie Breeze cheddar and a salty sprinkle of Parmesan. Calabrian chilis pack a spicy, fruity punch, and a finishing touch of thinly sliced garlic melts into sweet oblivion.
This may be the world's best use for kale. Don't believe me? Why don't you make the Baby Sinclair and decide for yourself. Click through the slideshow to find out how.
What You'll Need (for one pizza)
- 1 dough portion (Watch this video to learn how to make Neapolitan-style dough)
- Dinosaur kale (Roberta's kale comes from Satur Farms)
- Maitake mushrooms
- Cheddar cheese, diced (At Roberta's, they use Prairie Breeze Cheddar from Milton Creamery)
- Garlic, sliced thin
- Calabrian chili peppers packed in olive oil (you can find these at most Italian specialty stores)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Banyuls vinegar*
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
*Banyuls vinegar is an aged vinegar made from French vins doux, or sweet wine. It imparts a mellow acidity to foods, and is a tad milder than red wine vinegar.
261 Moore St Brooklyn, NY 11206 (map)
718-417-1118, robertaspizza.com
About the author: Originally from Los Angeles, Erin Mosbaugh writes Je Blague, where she captures her food adventures in NYC and beyond. Erin also writes for Robb Report New York City, First We Feast, and Food & Wine Magazine.


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Percentage of New England natural gas consumption from Canaport and Everett LNG sendout less than half of levels last winter
The average percentage of daily natural gas consumption in New England that was met with combined liquefied natural gas (LNG) sendout from the Distrigas of Massachusetts import and regasification facility located in Everett, Massachusetts and the Canaport LNG facility in New Brunswick, Canada through February 20 of the current winter season is less than half of the percentage through February 20 of the previous winter season, according to calculations with estimates from BENTEK Energy, LLC (Bentek). From November 1, 2011 through February 20, 2012, average sendout from the Everett and Canaport terminals was 15.8 percent of average daily consumption in New England, versus an average of 7.4 percent of daily consumption in New England between November 1, 2012 and February 20, 2013, according to the Bentek estimates. By comparison, LNG sendout met over 25 percent of New England's average daily natural gas demand from November 2010 to January 2012.
Part of the reason for the decline in the portion of New England consumption met from Everett and Canaport terminals is that average daily consumption in the region has increased this winter by 3.3 percent, from 3.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in the winter of 2011-12 to 4.0 Bcf/d in the winter of 2012-13. However, another large part of the reason for the decline in the LNG sendout as a percent of consumption is that average daily LNG sendout has fallen by more than half between the two winters, from 0.61 Bcf/d in the winter of 2011-12 to 0.29 Bcf/d in the winter of 2012-13. LNG sendout from Canaport has fallen by 41.9 percent, from 0.39 Bcf/d to 0.23 Bcf/d, while sendout from Everett has fallen by 69.7 percent, from 0.22 Bcf/d to 0.07 Bcf/d.
Natural gas prices were up at most market locations, increasing most significantly in the Northeast. Henry Hub increased from $3.28 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.34 yesterday, an increase of 6 cents per MMBtu, or 2 percent. Most trading points increased between 5 and 20 cents per MMBtu week-on-week, with the notable exception of the Northeast. Algonquin Citygate, serving Boston markets, is currently very elevated but fell by 7 percent relative to last week, from $17.85 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $16.55 per MMBtu yesterday. Transco Zone 6 NY, serving New York City, nearly tripled from Wednesday to Wednesday, moving from $6.10 per MMBtu to $17.21 per MMBtu, surpassing Algonquin Citygate on February 20. The Midwest and Northeast faced cold temperatures for the week, and temperatures in the Southeast were low relative to historical norms.
The Nymex futures price fell slightly week-on-week. The near-month Nymex price fell by 3 cents per MMBtu over the report period, from $3.306 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.279 per MMBtu yesterday. The Nymex price closed 6 cents per MMBtu below the Henry Hub price yesterday. The 12-Month Strip (average of March 2013 to February 2014 contracts) fell by a similar increment, decreasing by 5 cents per MMBtu over the report period and ending the week at $3.586 per MMBtu. The 24-Month Strip is trading below $4.00 per MMBtu, and also fell by 5 cents per MMBtu for the period, closing at $3.818 per MMBtu yesterday.
Total demand for the report week was up. According to Bentek estimates, overall natural gas consumption for the nation increased by 6.1 percent. The residential/commercial sector, the biggest gas-consuming sector during the winter, consumed 7.4 percent more natural gas week-on-week. Natural gas consumption for power generation was also up, increasing by 7.3 percent. The Midwest faced colder temperatures week-on-week, consuming 23.6 percent more natural gas for power generation. The Southeast, which consumes the most natural gas for power generation, saw depressed temperatures relative to the 30-year norm, and burned 23.0 percent more natural gas in that sector. West Coast consumers faced relatively warmer temperatures with the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Rockies consuming 7.1 percent, 13.8 percent, and 2.1 percent less natural gas for power generation over the report period, respectively.
Total supply for the report week was essentially flat. Bentek estimates an overall supply increase of 0.1 percent for the report period. U.S. gross and dry natural gas production were down 0.4 percent. A net increase in imports from Canada of 3.3 percent mostly offset the decrease in production. Driving the increase in imports from Canada was a 25.4 percent rise in imports to the Midwest. LNG imports increased by 50 percent, although they are a very minor contributor to U.S. supply.
Working natural gas in storage decreased to 2,400 Bcf as of Friday, February 15, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net withdrawal of 127 Bcf from the previous week. This week's net withdrawal was 13 Bcf smaller than the 5-year average net withdrawal of 140 Bcf, and 28 Bcf smaller than last year's average net withdrawal of 155 Bcf. Inventories are currently 242 Bcf (9.2 percent) less than last year at this time and 361 Bcf (17.7 percent) greater than the 5-year average of 2,039 Bcf.
All three storage regions posted declines this week. Inventories in the East, West, and Producing regions decreased by 79 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 87 Bcf), 13 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 15 Bcf), and 35 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 38 Bcf), respectively. In the Producing region, working natural gas inventories decreased 9 Bcf (3.8 percent) in salt cavern facilities and decreased 27 Bcf (3.7 percent) in nonsalt cavern facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were 2.4 degrees warmer than the 30-year normal temperature and 3.3 degrees warmer than the same period last year. Temperatures in the Lower 48 states averaged 38.3 degrees, compared to 35.0 degrees last year and the 30-year normal of 35.9 degrees. During the week all regions with the exception of the Pacific and Mountain Census divisions were warmer than normal. The West North Central and East North Central Census divisions in the Midwest were relatively warm, averaging 7.0 and 5.9 degrees warmer, respectively, than the 30-year normal. In the West, the Pacific and Mountain Census divisions were relatively cool, averaging 4.6 and 3.9 degrees cooler, respectively, than the 30-year normal. Heating degree-days nationwide were 7.8 percent below normal and 10.0 percent below last year.


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WOOSTER -- John F. Dombeck, 73, Wooster, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at his residence with his family by his side.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Brother Al Pacheco officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Pointe Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 50 Riffel Road, Wooster 44691.
John was born Oct. 31, 1939, in Ellwood City, Pa., to Frank and Mafalda {Ricci} Dombeck and married Virginia Allen on June 29, 1968. After 44 years of marriage she survives.
He graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor of arts degree in math and was a chief chemist for Sperry-Rice for 16 years. He retired in 2005. John worked 46 years in the rubber industry.
He was a member of North Pointe Baptist Church, and was a volunteer for home delivery service for Wayne County Public Library. John enjoyed target practice, playing the guitar, classic cars, car shows and was an avid reader.
John will be deeply missed by his wife, Virginia; children Adam C. Dombeck of Powell, Shannon L. (Lonnie) Eash of Fredericksburg and Rachel R. Dombeck of Millersburg; grandchildren Isaac, Joshua, Leah and Noah; his father Frank; sisters Frances Falcsik and Grace Geniviva, both of Ellwood City Pa.; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alan and Diana Scullion of Columbiana.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Mafalda; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roland C. and Lula J. Allen; and brothers-in-law Cosmo Geniviva and Anthony Falcsik.


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"A bowl game is a big deal," Marve said. "It's about having success or not having success. It's a huge deal. We still can have a successful season, not the season we had in mind, but a season that people can look back and be proud of how we bounced back."
Losing their first five Big Ten games left the Boilers (4-6), who once talked of Rose Bowl possibilities, with zero margin for bounce-back error to qualify for the postseason. Last Saturday's dramatic win at Iowa (freshman Paul Griggs won it with a 46-yard field goal as time expired) gave them a chance they don't want to blow.
"We're in the type of situation where we're in the playoffs," Marve said. "Every game is a big one
"Sometimes you get your back against wall, and maybe you learn from your last games, maybe it's a combo of everything. There comes a time where a team has to say we're going to be good or we're going to be OK with losing.
"I think we're turning it around."
Marve personifies comeback possibilities. He's overcome multiple injuries and a quarterback rotation that left him No. 2 behind starter Caleb TerBush.
The rotation is history. Marve is the starter and will remain so as long as his battered body — specifically an ACL-torn knee — can stand it. In the victory over Iowa he was 25-for-33 for 266 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Does coach Danny Hope have any regrets about not going with Marve sooner?
"He is quite a force, but we had a quarterback (TerBush) that started 13 games the previous season, and we had a wining season. We had a good, winning, experienced quarterback coming back.
"It came about as it did, and a lot of that had to do with factors beyond our control, but we always thought Robert was a heck of a player. We wanted to get Robert ready and see if he could make a difference. As he got healthier and got more reps and played better, he certainly can, and he certainly is."
Marve's big game came with a new play-caller after offensive coordinator Gary Nord suffered a back injury last week that sent him to the hospital and prevented him from making the trip to Iowa. Receivers coach Patrick Higgins took over as the play-caller and the result was 490 total yards, 109 more than Purdue's previous Big Ten high.
Marve said Higgins was ready for the challenge.
"He's a very organized person. When he came in, X, Y and Z was on the table for me and all the quarterbacks. It was like, this is what we're going to do, and these are the plays we like in this situation. He was very vocal and clear about it.
"He did a great job of keeping me patient the whole game, but flexible enough to put me in situations to make plays."
With Nord doubtful for Saturday, Higgins again figures to handle the play-calling, something he did while serving as the offensive coordinator at UTEP.
"Coach Higgins is an experienced play-caller," Hope said. "He's outstanding with clock management. We're going about our business in the normal fashion."
That means finding a way to beat the Big Ten's worst team. Illinois has set the conference standard for ineptitude. It has has scored just 63 points in six conference games. It averages 4.42 yards per play, which is next to last in the nation behind Maryland's 4.37 yards. It averages 298.5 total yards a game, that ranks No. 115 nationally. It is last in scoring offense and next to last in scoring defense.
Still, the Illini cannot be overlooked, Hope said.
"They're very, very talented on defense. They bring a lot of pressure. They create a real challenge for your offensive front. Their quarterback (Nathan Scheelhaase) is a great athlete, an experienced player. They have a big, talented offensive line with good size, some skill makers on the perimeter.
"You don't look at the scoreboard. You watch them play and you realize it will be a challenge because they're very talented and they play hard."
Added Marve: "Illinois still seems like it's hungry. We have to play our best game. There's no excuse not to."
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Bike Tour in Barcelona
A bike tour is a fun and relaxing way to explore a new city! Get to know the must see places in beautiful Barcelona and venture of the less travelled paths too.
- Enjoy a fun bike tour
- See the highlights of Barcelona
- Get a free beverage
- Helmets are included
Discover Barcelona by Bike
During your bike tour, you'll see the beautiful Gothic Quarter, 'las Ramblas, the old harbour, the Olympic harbour, Gaudi's masterpiece Sagrada Familia, the famous shopping street Passeig de Gracia with several of Gaudi's modernist buildings, and much much more.
The guide will be waiting for you outside the tourist office in Plaza St. Jaume with a red bike.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at Plaza St. Jaume outside the tourist office. The address will be clearly stated on your e-ticket. Please be there 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends back at Plaza St. Jaume.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approx. 3 hours.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is operated in English.
What kind of bikes can I choose from?
You can choose between a normal bike or an electrical bike or a children's bike for children between age 10-15.
Is there an age limit for this tour?
Yes, children under age 10 can unfortunately not participate on this tour.
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Bike Tour in Barcelona
The tour departs from Plaza St. Jaume, outside the tourist office.
Bike Tour in Barcelona
The tour operates daily at 11 AM. During Summer, additional tours are available at 4:30 PM Friday-Monday.
The closest metro stop is: Liceu.
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Pick one song, cup your hands behind your ears, and turn your head back and forth to pinpoint where it's coming from. Start inching toward the sound. If it stops, wait until it starts again. Then move closer. If you?re lucky, soon you'll be near enough to see the insect musician.
After dark, try a different trick. Grab a friend and two flashlights. From different places, head toward the same song. Then shine your lights in the direction the sound is coming from. The insect should be where the light beams cross.
Once you have a singer in your sights, sit quietly and watch it. Can you see it singing? Scoop it up with a net for an even closer peek. Then let it go, of course. The show must go on!
Want help doing that? Go to songsofinsects.com and click on "Online Guide" to catch some of their photos and hear their songs.


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Left oblique strain forces Davis to leave game
BALTIMORE -- Chris Davis exited Friday's 5-0 loss against the Kansas City Royals after four innings with a left oblique strain, and he will be further evaluated Saturday. The Orioles' first baseman was in good spirits about the injury, joking with reporters that he was sidelined 48 to 65 weeks.
"I've never had an oblique strain or whatever you want to call it, but it doesn't feel so bad right now that I can't move or anything like that," Davis said of an injury that typically takes 4-6 weeks to come back from. "So I think right now, we'll just take it one day at a time."
The slugger looked to be in pain during his last at-bat, grimacing during a third-inning lineout against Yordano Ventura, and Davis said he's been dealing with some discomfort in the area for the past few days.
"I think this time of the year, it's early, it's cold outside, the weather's not the most ideal. You're going to have aches and pains," Davis said. "Tonight, when I started swinging, felt good in the cage before the game, and a couple swings off of Ventura just didn't feel good. At that point, [manager] Buck [Showalter] kind of took it out of my hands. Something that we're going to keep an eye on and hopefully not let it get too bad right now. It's too early for that."
"I didn't want to take a chance of it getting worse," Showalter said. "I was watching [Davis] at first base, moving around, and he didn't seem real crisp ... . You get to know your players and their body language, and knowing it's not normal."
Any serious injury to Davis, the reigning American League home run champion, would be a huge loss to an Orioles club already without All-Star Manny Machado. Ryan Flaherty moved from third base to first in Davis' absence, with Jonathan Schoop shifting from second to third base and Steve Lombardozzi entering the game at second. Davis has two homers and 13 RBIs for the O's, and he entered Friday's game batting .257 with a career-high 20 consecutive games in which he reached base successfully.
"There was no asking," Davis said of being removed from the game. "[Showalter] basically said, 'You are done.' So it's probably smart right now. If he had left it up to me, I would have stayed in there. It's probably why he didn't. If we can get ahead of it now to make it just something that's just a bump in the road, as opposed to a big obstacle, it's better off."
Should Davis be sidelined for an extended period of time, Showalter wouldn't commit to Flaherty being the backup first baseman, saying the club has other options, particularly with Friday's post game move to option pitcher T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. But Showalter was hesitant in making any definitive proclamations on Friday night.
Asked if he was concerned, Showalter said, "They all do [concern you], but until we can judge what stage it is, it's a little premature, because he's a well-conditioned strong guy. He's a tough guy. He plays through a lot of things.
"You take the proper precautions and see where you are in the next couple of days. He's worth waiting on."
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Grave photo belies DeShields' bright outlook
HOUSTON -- Though the image of Delino DeShields' face after being hit by a pitch was gruesome, the Astros prospect's recovery has been almost the exact opposite.
General manager Jeff Luhnow confirmed as much on Friday, saying that DeShields, rated the organization's No. 7 prospect by MLB.com, could be back in the lineup by next weekend.
"DeShields is progressing, and he might be in lineup in the next 10 days," Luhnow said. "I think that's a possibility. We need to be cautious any time someone gets hit in the head, so we're going through concussion protocol with him."
DeShields was beaned in the face with fastball of more than 90 mph last Friday, landing him in the hospital with a non-displaced maxillary sinus fracture and swelling on his face of grotesque proportions. The picture went viral and added an air of uncertainty to DeShields' return.
Given the scope of the injury, Luhnow said the healing process had been remarkable.
"We're not concerned at this point about the fracture," he said. "It seems to be healing well. You can't really even tell that it's there anymore. As long as he can tolerate the activity we'll push him through, he should be fine."
Luhnow would not confirm or deny that DeShields sustained a concussion, saying only that the proper tests and protocol were being used.
DeShields was hitting .259 with two home runs and four RBIs as the starting center fielder for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks.
Finding a position for him has been the challenge, as he had rotated between middle infielder and the outfield in the Houston farm system.
DeShields was a standout in Class A in 2013, batting .317 with a handful of homers and more than 50 stolen bases and RBIs for Class A Advanced Lancaster.
Chris Abshire is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.