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Luckily for Cold Spring we only had a couple hours to spend together.
We crammed some fun into that short time but we hit it off so well that it could have got bad fast
Luckily for Cold Spring we only had a couple hours to spend together.
We crammed some fun into that short time but we hit it off so well that it could have got bad fast
That Irish/eyetalian guy was going to give you Rabbit ears just look at his fingers.
Its a Bronx move!
A good thing it got broken up early and no wooden boats were involved.
Just bumping a sinker for those that were out enjoying the day.
I had no idea you were so short, Doug.... My god..... What are you..... 5' 4"?
No wonder Scooter looks like a lil Keebler elf!
Never trust a man with a clean workshop.
That photo does look like trouble waiting to happen.
We don't know how lucky we are....
Good to see you two brothers together!
Would have been a better pic with Renee in it!
8ft and a buck twenty.
It might not be as fun for Lefty as it is for us but I don't want it said that I failed to kick a man when he's down.
Lefty should let Joe take him to the Mexican cafe we met at. Ate a huge meal and haven't pooped since. So good my tummy doesn't wanna let go, I think.
The future is unclear.
This thread appears to be full of sh!t.... or it will be soon.
Carpe the living sh!t out of the Diem
I'd rather look back at my life and say "I can't believe I did that" instead of being there saying "I wish I'd done that"
Nice pix Sounds like a good time-no one banned or bail posted
Damn there it is
This post is temporary and my disappear at the discretion of the managment
...... and despite the fact that Scot could arbitrarily delete this thread, that picture actually represents something that happened..... between two people who actually use their own name on the forum, and don't just post in the bilge about nothing.
Amazing, but Scot will miss the reality of it.
Looks like fun ... glad you guys got to hang out.
Nothing else matters but how I raise my children ... and their opinion of me, as a father.
The "reality" of it is when people follow the rules people will not be booted or censored..
But thanks for jumping in with thoughts of what others are missing or not missing....
Perhaps you should start your own forum what with all your mind-reading skills and all.....
By the way those are 2 handsome lads!
But a man as 'small' as Doug ... will NEVER respond to a positive post! Right, doug? In the words of JCSOH- bwhahahahahahah!
Nothing else matters but how I raise my children ... and their opinion of me, as a father.
Ah Bradley,
You're such an attention seeking drama queen...
Looks like fun, and I'd sure love to meet both of you...
What are you doing about it?
Do you remember what happened the last time you said that?.... Keith fell over and smashed his head, and knee, Allan and Jo's car got mashed, Ian...... Let's just say that ELF was involved there somewhere...., Several small pigs surrendered their lives, ginger bombs were unveiled, there was the smell of gunpowder in the air, and on our skin for days afterwards, and we still haven't found the cat.....
Be very careful what you ask for, Courtney!!!
Never trust a man with a clean workshop.
Yeah, but we got to try Uncle Duke's concoctions!
What are you doing about it?


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From 4pm EDT today, Friday 1st June, footage from the band's set at last year's Bonnaroo festival will be available to view at Youtube.com/user/bonnaroo365. This online moment is but a fleeting one though – it'll be there only for 1 day…
M&S HQ x
Watch last year's set at Bonnaroo (for one day only)
Friday 1, June 2012
amazing performance last night lads thanks for the autographs and photos we havn't stopped smiling and did u find ted in the end?? LOL! XX
On Tue, June 05, 2012 - 9:24:00 by kelzyw
@Je! I am Brazilian too, I guess we love our exclamation points!!!!!! hahaha I so hope M&S can play Below My Feet in Monterey!! Haven't heard that one live yet!!
On Sun, June 03, 2012 - 6:56:57 by loveinvested
its here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a8Ln31ZOJk and its amazing!
On Sun, June 03, 2012 - 6:00:20 by garethmac
love you!!!!!! my little sister (3) too!!!! Come to Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Sun, June 03, 2012 - 5:32:09 by Je
XOXO HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!!! Thank you so much for this gift!!! I am watching it right now!!!! See you in Monterey, waiting sucks!!!! You fill my heart with so much joy, I can't even describe it! Have fun in your journey!! Love you all!!
On Sun, June 03, 2012 - 5:47:01 by loveinvested
I saw me enjoying the show, it was hot but incredible show not as good as seeing them in a bar in Saint Louis but still great.
On Sun, June 03, 2012 - 5:46:51 by jlukmo
Pleaseee visit Warsav in Poland someday ;d
Love you guys ;)
On Sat, June 02, 2012 - 7:20:22 by wrotaa
ooooh yes. You boys are fucking brilliant. Now, more than ever, I HAVE to go to a gig. Absolutely have to, it's a necessity. Thank you for letting us watch that!
On Sat, June 02, 2012 - 6:39:00 by davison403
uaaaa, thanx for that
On Sat, June 02, 2012 - 3:57:07 by mawria
excellent job boys keep it up :)
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It's tricky, because you will go numb to the trigger if you 1) look at it too regularly and don't make concrete decisions when you do, or 2) miss looking at it when you should.
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History-Geography-Classics (HIST-GEOG-CLAS-LATN) FACULTY Buzicky, Carroll, Downs, Edwards-Simpson, Flynn*, Harlowe, West (*department chair) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HIST 1050 THE BIRTH OF EUROPE AND THE EUROPEAN STATES 4 CR. Fall of the Roman Empire, Medieval heritage, Renaissance and Reformation, exploration and discovery, development of the "state," Spanish hegemony, Age of Absolutism, Enlightenment and revolution, new vistas. Offered annually. HIST 1060 EUROPE SINCE 1800 4 Cr. The 19th century; Concert of Europe; balance of power; Italian and German unification; the alliance system; World War I and disintegration of Europe; Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia; World War II; Cold War (the former U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A.); nuclear confrontation; Vietnam War; Middle East crises (Arabs vs. Israel, Gulf War); disintegration of the Soviet Bloc; 1992 and reintegration of Europe. Offered annually. HIST 1160 EAST ASIA SINCE 1600 4 Cr. This course serves as a general survey of the history of East Asia from 1600 to the present with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The majority of the course material focuses on China and Japan. Korea and Vietnam are also included but receive less coverage. The course focuses on the political, social, and economic systems of these countries, major historical events, intra-Asian interactions and East Asia's response to the West. HIST 1200 SURVEY OF U.S. POLITICAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY, 1600–1900 4 CR. A survey of U.S. political and social history from the colonial era to 1900, with emphasis on the multiracial and multicultural aspects of the American experience. Also includes an overview of women's social and political roles and status from 1600 to the achievement of suffrage. Offered annually. HIST 1300 INTRODUCTION TO U.S. HISTORIOGRAPHY 4 Cr. American history and historiography are used to illustrate various basic aspects of the historian's craft and to teach you how to read and write about history critically. The course explores varieties of historical interpretation and methodologies, the relationship of thesis and fact in historical argument, the issues of audience and types of sources, and the various genres of history. Offered annually. HIST 2100 COLONIAL AND INDEPENDENCE ERA LATIN AMERICA 4 CR. This course explores the foundations of Latin American social, political and economic structures as they developed in the colonial period. Course emphasizes the nature of imperial rule in Latin America, the challenges inherent in a multi-ethnic society, resistance to colonial rule, and the social and political consequences of an extractive economic system. You are also introduced to historical methodology through the analysis of primary documents and discussion of the issues of historical interpretation, accuracy and voice. Offered every other year. HIST 2200 TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICA 4 Cr. An examination of U.S. society, culture, politics and foreign policy from 1900 to the present, with an emphasis on the connections among these various aspects of the 20th century American experience. HIST 2994 TOPICS 4 Cr. The subject matter of the course is announced in the annual schedule of classes. Content varies from year to year but does not duplicate existing courses. HIST 3080 EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES 4 Cr. The decline of the Roman Empire; the growth of the church and the papacy; the Teutonic invasions and the formation of the Frankish Empire; feudalism; the conflict between church and state; the rise of monarchies; the economic, urban, social, religious, artistic and intellectual life of the time; medieval foundations of modern civilization. HIST 3130 RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION 4 Cr. Italy focus of the Renaissance; Humanism; High Renaissance; Northern Renaissance; Babylonian Captivity, Great Schism and the need for reform; Luther, Calvin and the Protestant Reformation; Catholic Reformation and the Council of Trent; wars of religion. HIST 3200 MEDIEVAL ENGLAND 4 Cr. Roman Britain; Anglo Saxon heritage; Norman and Angevin impact on England; Evolution of Common Law and Parliament; Hundred Years' War; Lancaster versus York; Tudor despotism. HIST 3210 ENGLAND SINCE 1500 4 Cr. Reformation settlement; Elizabethan age; Crown versus Parliament; English society in the 18th century; Industrial Revolution; era of parliamentary reform; Victorian England; 20th century Britain. HIST 3250 HISTORY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE U.S. 4 CR. The origins and evolution of American civil liberties and civil rights from the colonial era through the 20th century civil rights and women's rights movements. Course examines the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights and the roles of the Supreme Court, federal and state governments, and rights movements in the development of civil liberties and civil rights. Also offered as WOST. HIST 3280 IRELAND FROM THE 12TH CENTURY TO THE 21ST CENTURY 4 CR. The social and political history of Ireland from the 12th century to the present, including Northern Ireland after partition. Special emphasis is given to Irish political resistance movements and rebellions, as well as the Irish Civil War and the Troubles in Northern Ireland. HIST 3300 THE SIXTIES IN THE U.S. 4 Cr. In-depth examination of U.S. society, politics, culture and ideology in the 1960s. Course includes music, literature, film and political manifestoes of the decade. HIST 3400 COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA 4 Cr. This course examines European settlement in the New World, its impact on Native Americans and its role in the development of slavery. Colonial society and politics are examined from multicultural, multiracial and gender perspectives. Causes and consequences of the American Revolution are studied in-depth. HIST 3470 TRADITIONAL CHINA 4 Cr. This course covers the major themes in Chinese history from Neolithic times to approximately 1400. Key topics include: the development of China's major philosophical traditions; the unification of China and the evolution of the bureaucracy; the spread of Buddhism to China; traditional Chinese society; and early contacts with Europeans. The course consists of lecture, film, small group discussion and class discussion. HIST 3490 ELIZABETH I: QUEEN AND LEGEND 4 Cr. The life and times of Queen Elizabeth I, the most illustrious Tudor ruler, are the focus. How Elizabeth educated, guided and led her people is examined. The legend she created in her own time, which has persisted to the present day, is explored in some of its most significant manifestations. HIST 3540 LATE IMPERIAL CHINA: 1250 – 1911 4 Cr. This course covers China's last three dynasties, the Yuan (1279-1368) (briefly), the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911). Major topics include the social and political systems of imperial China; the Manchu conquest; missionary presence; Western imperialism; and the fall of Qing. HIST 3550 TWENTIETH CENTURY CHINA 4 Cr. This course covers the major events and themes in 20th century Chinese history. Emphasis is on the Communist phase of the Chinese Revolution. Major topics include: the social and political systems of early 20th century China; the founding and growth of the Chinese Communist Party; Civil War and Communist victory; the regime of Mao Zedong; and Deng Xiaoping's Second Revolution. HIST 3560 WOMEN IN AMERICA TO 1920 4 Cr. Roles, status and expectations of women from the colonial era to 1920; developments in family, sex, education, work, dress, politics; feminist movement of the 19th century. Also offered as WOST. HIST 3590 MODERN LATIN AMERICA 4 Cr. Study of selected Latin American political systems in the 20th Century, analyzing impacts of socio-political and cultural forces on modernization and political development. Also offered as POSC. HIST 3600 GERMANY: FROM UNIFICATION TO REUNIFICATION 4 CR. The Second Reich from victory to defeat, 1871-1918; Weimar Republic, a stillborn democracy; Third Reich, Nazi dictatorship; World War II and Gotterdammerung; Two Germanies amid a Cold War; the unforeseen revolution, reunification. HIST 3610 THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: FROM WORLD WAR I TO WORLD WAR II 4 CR. World War I – the war everybody/nobody wanted; the social, political and economic impact of total war; the Russian Revolution; the Peace Settlements; the Roaring Twenties — an Age of Anxiety; the Great Depression; Authoritarian and Totalitarian States; Aggression and Appeasement; World War again. HIST 3620 THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: SHAPING THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD 4 CR. The Cold War, Economic Miracles, Decolonization, Toward European Unity, Science and Technology, New Social Patterns, The Economy: Oil is King, The Revolutions of 1989, Future Prospects. HIST 3630 WOMEN IN ASIA 4 Cr. This course examines the history of women in China, Japan and Korea from ancient times to the present. Major topics include: traditional gender roles and the influence of Confucianism; industrialization; war; political and legal change; and contemporary issues affecting women's lives. Also offered as WOST. HIST 3650 SINCE SUFFRAGE: U.S. WOMEN SINCE 1920 4 Cr. Roles, status and expectations of women in the United States from 1920 to the present; developments in family, sex, education, politics, work, dress; feminist ideologies, their social and intellectual contexts and opposition. Also offered as WOST. HIST 3660 STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF WITCHCRAFT 4 Cr. An investigation of witch beliefs and their influence on society, especially the European witch craze of the 16th and 17th centuries. HIST 3700 HISTORY OF FEMINISM IN WESTERN SOCIETY 4 Cr. This course traces the development of feminist thought and activism in Western Society from the Ancient Greeks to the late 20th century United States. The course explores the social, political, legal and cultural status of women in Western Society across time. Special emphasis is placed on the roots of modern feminism as it developed in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in Western Europe and the United States. Also offered as WOST. HIST 3760 WOMEN IN HISTORY FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO THE EARLY MODERN ERA: GODDESSES, WHORES, SAINTS, SINNERS 4 CR. An examination of women and their role in society from ancient times until the early modern period. Special attention is paid to certain women whose individual contributions played a major part in shaping their society. Whenever possible, the course also features scholarship by women. HIST 3790 WOMEN IN EUROPE SINCE 1600 4 Cr. The role of European women from 1600 onward. Their activities as rulers, scientists, businesswomen, intellectuals, radicals, health professionals; their influence as leaders or their influence on leaders. Their positions of prominence or commonplace in society. HIST 4684 DIRECTED STUDY 4 Cr. Directed study is provided for students whose unusual circumstances prohibit taking a regularly scheduled course but who need the material of that course to satisfy a requirement. Availability of this faculty-directed learning experience depends on faculty time and may be limited in any given term and restricted to certain courses. Prerequisites: Faculty, department chair and dean approval. HIST 4850 SEMINAR 4 Cr. You review the historiographical and methodological issues involved in researching and writing history. You undertake intensive and extensive research in primary and secondary sources on a topic in Minnesota History. The research culminates in a thesis paper that is presented publicly to the College community. Prerequisites: HIST 1200, 1300. HIST 4952 or 4954 INDEPENDENT STUDY 2 or 4 Cr. Prerequisites: Permission of faculty supervisor and department chair. GEOG 2000 HUMAN (CULTURAL) GEOGRAPHY 4 cr. The human population is incredibly varied. In this course, we study population distributions, variations, processes of change and migrations; cultural characteristics (ethnicity, language, religion) and the resulting landscapes; economic processes and land uses; and the architecture and complex features of towns, cities and metropolitan regions. You will be introduced to valuable concepts and perspectives of geography and learn about patterns and processes around the world. Offered annually. Also offered in Weekend College. Required course for Elementary Education majors and Social Studies majors seeking secondary education licensure. Open to all students. GEOG 2500 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES: AMERICA'S PEOPLE AND PLACES 4 CR. Explore the diverse places and regions of the United States and learn about interesting and important patterns and processes. Through virtual (photographic) tours, maps and readings, as well as some art and music, we examine selected characteristics (cultures, towns, national parks, environments, etc.) of each region and tour many interesting places (e.g., New England villages, New York City, Cajun and Creole Louisiana, New Mexico pueblos, desert canyons, the California wine country). These are illustrated in conjunction with explanations of their historical and geographical dimensions. GEOG 2994 TOPICS 4 Cr. The subject matter of the course is announced in the annual schedule of classes. Content varies but does not duplicate existing courses. In Winter semester 2008: "Pueblo, Navajo, Hispano — An Historical Geography of the American Southwest" (cross-listed with HIST and CRST). GEOG 4952 or 4954 INDEPENDENT STUDY 2 or 4 Cr. Prerequisites: Faculty supervisor and department chair permission. Recommended: GEOG 2000 or 2500. CLAS 2450 CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY 4 Cr. An introduction to the major myths of the gods and heroes of Ancient Greece, along with their origins and interpretations. Because classical mythology played such an important role in the development of the Arts in Western civilization, this course has a strong visual component, and every lecture is accompanied by slides. Also offered as INDI and LATN. Fulfills the fine arts requirement. CLAS 3140 CLASSICAL GREEK PHILOSOPHY 4 Cr. Physical, metaphysical, epistemological and moral problems as developed and discussed by ancient Greek thinkers. Pre-Socratic philosophers through Aristotle, with emphasis on the writings of Plato. Offered in alternate years. 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Thanks to help from Sami Finnila and Wesley Chuen we've found an issue with the default MPU6000 accelerometer scaling in some of the recent APM2 boards shipped in the last month or so. You can find the original discussion from Sami here.
Internally we use "DCM" to merge the gyro and accelerometer values together to calculate attitude. With the recent boards we are finding the accelerometer values are 2x as big as they should be which leads to an inaccurate attitude estimate. It's apparently possible to fly with this misconfiguration but it at least makes "the leans" more common (you can recognise "the leans" by your copter requiring more and more manual roll or pitch to keep it level as you fly).
UPDATE (11-May-2012):
Craig and Tridge have completed a patch to automatically detect the scaling of the accelerometer so we can compensate.
This patched version is being called 2.5.5-Beta and is in the downloads area. After a short testing period (maybe 24h ~ 48h), if all goes well it will be available in the mission planner.
We're still working on the next official release 2.6 so we haven't included any improvements to flight dynamics in this patch except Adam's "Retro" loiter. This uses the ground speed directly from the GPS instead of calculating it using lat/lon position. You can enable this by setting the "RETRO_LOITER" parameter to "1". BTW, it's "retro" because this is the method used in the popular 2.0.49 version of Arducopter.
Feel free to post comments / issues regarding this patch release in the discussion below.
If you have recieved an APM2 in the last month, please try the test shown above:
Next just roll and pitch your board a bit and attach your tlogs below. These logs can be found in your AP Mission Planner's log directory. On a windows machine you will likely find a recently updated file here: C:\Program Files (x86)\APM Planner\logs\YYYY-MM-DD HH-MM-SS.tlog
Thanks for your help.
Tags: ArduCopter, ArduPlane, MPU6000, Scaling
When will be DMP available!!!!
I still remember
Or I bougth something that promised what can not be delivered??
I think with DMP all scaling and no sense problems should be gone.
For a board that flight absolutelly not better than a 50USD MWC I would like to have some extra features...
Well, last time I checked, this was an open source/community project, so if you programmed as fast as you type those exclamation marks ... :)
DMP released has nothing to do with open source or programming skills.
I can also collaborate with APM open source testing and reporting bugs I can documents as good as possible. An example of it was AHRS hanging on GPS first lock and some code bugs like issue 356.
DMP software is ready realease but some restrictions from AD prevent from that.
!!!! :-)
Who: Sorry, Invensense..
What: read previous posts
Why: as above
!!! :-)
Yes, apparently there's an issue where we need to use some code in the main APM code to make the MPU6000 do it's thing. I think that code would come from Invensense. But they won't allow us to release that code in an open environment.
So it's a bit of a pickle.
ouch - why do we do business with that company then ? - are they really that good ?
I don't have any opinion or answer on that. It's disappointing, yes, but I do not have enough info to know what's really going on.
But as far I can see in the web, there is a lot of people that has this feature working without using propetary software from Invensense.
What would be then the problem of using this code? I paid the money for the chip, if I can develop my own software for using all features in the chip why shouldnt I be able to do it?
If not invensense should have prevent us for doing so using some kind unbrakeable encriptation to access this feature, or?
@Andke !!! :-D
With DPM the difference would be great..
I believe some of the developers have access to the code? but cant release it as open source.. :(
There has to be some way around this? such as signing a form or something? as you do when you download software??
Yes, we have the DMP running privately. It works very well, although not all that much better than a well-tuned DCM. The main advantage is that frees up processing power to do other stuff, like self-learning algorithms. Not a game-changer, but a nice thing to have. We're in production discussions with Invensense about releasing the necessary code open source and I hope we'll be the first to be able to do so. I hope to have more news in a few weeks.
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Great food, new, modern sleek decor, spacious, good service Accommodating staff, Hotel Intercontinental adjacent all Steps from Broadway theaters. Loved it!
Just found our pre theater go-to spot. Truly delicious food with a French flair, pleasant and efficient service, an actual choice of wines by the glass. Really enjoyed our first visit and plan to return. One small tweak, the lighting is so dim we had to read the menu with a flashlight app.
Took my wife out for a surprise for our anniversary to Ca Va, which we had walked by many, many times. Were not disappointed in the least. Setting was very nice, food was excellent (we did the tasting menu, which we loved). But the service was the highlight of the evening. Was our anniversary and our waiter gave us each a glass of champagne complimentary. Everything was excellent and we left thinking about what excuse we could come up with to go back.
To be honest, I had heard very little about this restaurant than the scathing preview by Sam Sifton in the NY Times shortly after it opened. But I had seen something about the honey menu, and that's what we came for. It was very good. My favorite dish was the chicken meatballs in a Mason jar. That was really excellent, but everything else was very nice as well. We were seated in the back room (the only ones there), which had a much lower noise level than the main dining area. So thanks for that. I have some quibbles about dish names. Short ribs are simply not Cote de boeuf, no matter how good they are. The restaurant has a tendency to up-name dishes and use cheaper cuts. But a la carte seems a bit overpriced.
I so enjoyed the onion soup. Although my friend did not order the soup she enjoyed it as well ... the aroma was wafting her way. I order the first entree, the scallops with crab risotto. It was indescribable. Portions are generous, so much so that I could not find room for dessert. My friend's double cut pork chops melted in her mouth and the combination of vegetable, potato and maple drizzle was over the top. We both agreed that we had found a great place to frequent again and again. The staff were accomodating and attentive. As busy as it was, and it was, no one rushed us.
It was a chance find that turned into a great opportunity! Would recommend to friends!
Usually I would not recommend a restaurant in "Times Square" area to anyone. Too many tourists, too hassled staff and overpricing are what I've grown to expect. However, Todd English is one celebrity chef I tend to enjoy so gave it a try. I have to say that from walking into the restaurant to leaving this was a great experience. The food is French-styled, but being a hotel restaurant as well they have a small plates/bar menu that is varied. The oysters Escargot style was excellent, octopus was served with a very complimentary avacado creme and the beet salad was actually a HUGE beet style roll, red and golden beets wrapped around greens. The lamb shank was perfectly prepared as were the scallops. All reasonably priced for the quality.
Perfect location before/after theatre......can always count on Todd English for a great meal/experience. Love Las Vegas Bellagio as well!
perfect for the theatre district. abundant portions and good quality. server was efficient and pleasant and all in all a good experience and not a rip off as some theatre area places are. only suggestion the dessert was a bit off. think the fig and pear tart lacked some finesse and was undersweetened. but that really was a minor flaw
A relaxing and intimate restaurant. The heirloom tomato salad was disappointing (season is over) and the dressing was bland. However, The scallops were beautifully prepared and presented as was the pear tart. This was our second time at the restaurant with lovely lighting and red glassware that helps you transition from the office to an evening of theater. However, it's important to note that the music (loud and energetic) did not match the mood that the setting was trying to create which was designed for relaxing conversation. Whatever happened to very soft jazz or quiet piano background music?
Ca Va never disappoints. The food was especially wonderful this time round. It was my friend's birthday; he was visiting from the west coast. He is a foodie and he loved it.
This was the first time i have ever dined at this restaurant....and i do not want it to be the last! I do not get to NYC all that often, but i will try to more frequently. The waitress suggested the special of the day - the braised short ribs were fantastic. for an appetizer, the oysters were indescribably delish!
This is a good restaurant for a pre-theatre dinner. The location is just off Broadway and the service is very prompt. Good menu but not an exhaustive selection. The decor is in the French brasserie style with very pleasant surroundings.
Great main courses of NY Strip with truffled mashed potatoes and the scallops. Beautiful presentation on the scallops. Beautiful 2009 Burgundy to match. The mushroom side was over-the-top garlicky and in edible.
Have been to other Todd English resturants and I was never disappointed.
We were greeted and seated right away. Great looking room, tables nicely spaced .Great food and service. Our waiter could not have been more helpful . Recommended the perfect wine , service not rushed , finished dinner in time for theater.
This is the kind of restaurant you seek out for that special occasion, for the date or anniversary, for truly remembering your time in New York City. The food, as many have said, is exquisite. It is beautifully prepared, tastes incredible, and matches the incredible environment. The service, ambiance, and over-all experience makes this a true magical place, and an environment that I would absolutely recommend.
My friend and I had lunch last Saturday prior to the theatre and it was delightful - the smoked trout was delicious and the service great - only complaint - standing in line waiting for the ladies room!!!
Our dining experience was 9 out 10. Food was fantastic --- Service was spectacular. The only little problem is that it was very noisy. We started with oysters that were fantastic. Our entrees of trout and tuna were both amazingly fresh and delicious. Top service from the staff, and the guidance on the French wine was appreciated. The room was really pretty noisy, and it was hard to hear. But overall I would go back and and recommend it to a friend.
The bar and the restaurant are all together so that is not good because of the noise. They had a very good $44 dollar meal. This is right in the theatre area.
loved ca va. will be back! food was wonderful and the service could not be better.
Enjoyed a fabulous lunch on Wednesday afternoon! Perfect for a pre-matinee lunch. Service, food and ambience was of great quality. I would rather have fewer, exceptional dining experiences versus more frequent, mediocre experiences. Ca Va a 10+!
You have to try this restaurant! We were very pleasantly surprised!!!
If you want to have an upscale dining experience with great service and delicious food then Ca Va Brasserie is the perfect place. The appetizers we ate were all terrific whether it was the French onion soup, salad with figs, puff pastry with shell fish or the chicken meatballs. The entrees were also tasty and they included scallops, sea bass and short ribs. The desserts were scrumptious, but since we were full, we shared the cheesecake topped with fresh fruit and the pear and fig tart. Be prepared to spend $40-$50 per person easily, not including drinks or tips. This is my second time here and I plan to return on another special occasion.
This was my first time eating at CaVa and I have to say the food preparation, presentation, food quality/taste and service were all outstanding. The $30 Prefixe is a great deal, although it came to $58/person with wine, coffee/tea, and tip, but it was worth every penny. I will definitely be going back again, just loved everything about CaVa. The manager came over at the end of our meal to ensure that we enjoyed our experience and we gave him rave reviews about the place.
I have been at your Restaurant several times and enjoyed it every time. I recommended Ca Va it to my friends for a nice lunch before attending a play. They were pleasantly surprised with the food and portions we had and loved your décor. It made be very happy that they enjoyed your restaurant as much as I do. When our waiter realized we were celebrating a Birthday, he surprised the Birthday girl with a delicious dessert. What a great surprise. Vlez was very attentive and so was the rest of the staff.
The staff was helpful with getting us to our show in time and recommended tasty dishes. Would go back again. Out-of-town guests really enjoyed the food.
I have eaten there many times and always enjoyed the food and service. I brought a friend who was very impressed.
Our first time at a "Todd English" restaurant was an excellent experience. Our reservation was pre show on a Saturday. My wife and I consider ourslelves pretty restaurant savvy, but when it comes to French cuisine well, we have avoided it for far too long. We started with the ÇA VA CHARCUTERIE(house made terrines, pâté,grilled bread, mustard) and the HUÎTRES FINIES COMME DES ESCARGOTS(crispy oysters 'escargot style' herb garlic butter. They were incredible. For dinner we had the CHATEAUBRIAND FOR TWO, Med Rare, which was cooked perfectly and was delicious. A all around fantastic experience, and can't wait to dine at CaVa again.
CaVa was one of the best dining experiences we have had - great food. great atmosphere, & just the right amount of attentiveness from our server...... we would definitely recommend this to others.
Had lunch here before a matinee with a friend from out of town. The menu is small but includes quite a variety of items. Food was very nicely prepared and presented and came in generous portions. Both the mussels and the Niçoise salad were very tasty. The service was very good. We especially appreciated not being rushed as we lingered over our lunch. The space is large and bright, with a nice open feeling.
This restaurant located in the Intercontinental hotel was very good. The food was good as was the service. I do have to say it is a bit pricey for what you are getting. I would recommend just be prepared to pay.
You could leave happy eating the appetizers and sides alone. Packed with flavor and presented nicely Ca Va delivers. The wine list has depth but still hold affordable quality wines. The manager is more than happy to help you discover some of the hidden gems on the wine list. The Sea Bass was outstanding on our visit.
Food is excellent. Service is wonderful. Lots of ambience
The service was very good. The food was really good. We'll rounded and unique of Todd's Styles. I had the Sea Bass which was excellent but the fish portion was way too small. Maybe a mistake? My wife had the Lamb Shank which was almost enough for two! Anyway it too was excellent.
We ate here right after the theatre crowd decamped. The noise level was too high, but otherwise, we had a great dining experience. Our server, Nadia, steered us toward a sea bass, the steak frites, and the pork chop. For flavor, the sea bass was the winner, sauced with a hint of curry, on a bed of tiny French lentils and sautéed greens. The steak frites was a filet mignon, and it was one of the best tasting steaks I have had in a long time. It was accompanied by (too many!) perfectly cooked fries. The pork chop was hefty, beautifully prepared, a bit on the sweet side. This restaurant is located in an Intercontinental Hotel.
Escargot with foraged mushrooms and goat cheese puff pastry. Wow! Awesome!
So happy to have found a wonderful restaurant in the theater district. The food was terrific and the service was wonderful.
We went to Ca va after seeing a show and absolutely loved it! Service. Food all were excellent! Highly recommend it!!
The food was amazing, especially the beet carpaccio salad. The service was lacking. Empty water glasses, no bread, ignored for quite awhile after being seated. Their excuse was that the pre-theater group of diners were to blame. The excuse did not make sense.
Great for pre or post theater dinner. Fabulous food and wine list! Can accommodate gluten free diets! Wailer even brought gluten-free bread for us. Comfortable lounge and bar area with fireplace while you wait for your table to be ready. We will be back!
Todd English establishments are uniformly great on a regular day, but I was expecting to be underwhelmed with a Thanksgiving menu. Instead, the starters, pumpkin soup and salad, were amazing. Our turkey, pork shank, and a well and rare were, too. The pumpkin flan that was the best dessert I've tasted in years. The wait staff was attentive, accommodating special dietary requests. Only one complaint. Why would a great place seat women right next to the bar with a football game blaring. This seems to be a new trend even at the nicest places. In fairness, at the end of the meal I went to use the powder room and realized they had a back area sans tv. As I think people should talk to each other at dinner, next time I'll request the back room.
This was the 2nd or 3rd time I have eaten at Ca Va. I was not disappointed. We gave up our table to eat at the bar and it was the right move, Same menu, faster service and a very friendly bar tender. The short-ribs were the best I have had for a long time, lean tender and full or flavor. The lobster flavored mashed potatoes was the perfect pairing. Salmon was next and it was very fresh and cooked to perfection. I will definitely return.
CAN I PUT THAT IN BOLD ENOUGH?!!!! The ambiance is for working people. It's not about romance but the food was INSANE. Just leave it at that. Worth every cent!
Beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We will be back again soon. The wait staff is very attentive , a must for the midtown area and perfect for pre theater.
Food and service were superb. Jordan our server was great. Food delicious. The prix fixe was a great deal. Great location in the theatre district.
A fabulous restaurant with *very* reasonable prices. The onion soup was among the best I've had, and I have it a lot, including in France. Everything was divine. We'll be back.
The dining room was near empty, but the bar and huge lounge area was packed. I got the endive watercress salad with Gorgonzola. Very nice presentation and taste was great
Ca Va is a wonderful little gem of a restaurant, especially for a pre-theater experience. Adjoining the InterContinental Hotel on 44th street, there is an amazing lounge area/ bar with its own light menu, beautiful fireplace and wonderful "hustle-bustle" for the after work or pre-theater crowd. In the restaurant proper, the mood is quieter, the food absolutely fabulous and the prices very reasonable. We will certainly recommend the restaurant to our friends. And we will go again.
Very convenient for theatre, good delicious and great service. Absolutely must make a reservation.


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Book Clubs & Writers' Groups
Library Branch
Join us and share the joy of reading Chinese books at each monthly meeting. For more information or to register, contact the branch at 416-396-8890.
Mon Jan 13
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Join us for a lively group discussion of a specific book at each meeting. For more information or to register visit the branch or call 416-396-8890.
Wed Jan 22
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Interested in memoir writing? Come and join a group of Seniors to share, discuss and write. For more information call 416-396-8916.
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El Círculo de lectura se reúne el primer lunes de cada mes para comentar obras literarias....
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Share and improve your memoir writing skills with your writing group.
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Afternoon Book Club meets at 2:00 p.m., the fourth Friday of every month and is open to all interested book lovers in the community. For more information or to register visit the branch or call 416-396-8890....
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Join the book club for an informal book discussion, with lively and stimulating conversation. New members welcome!
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This month's theme is "Powerful Women". Read any or all of the following fiction titles: "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini, "The Red Ten...
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Mark Zuckerberg Marries Long-Time Girlfriend in Palo Alto Viewed 131,702 times
By: Senior EditorPublished for Palo Alto, California (Area-Info.net May. 20, 2012)
What better way to finish an eventful week than getting married to your long-time girlfriend. Just think about it, the week started with Mr. Zuckerberg's 28th birthday; His girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, graduated from medical school; on Friday, his company, facebook, went public; and on Saturday, he gets married. Is it time for a deep breath?
With somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 invited guests, the low-key wedding took place without the guests even knowing there was going to be a wedding until they walked in the door of Mr. Zuckerberg's Palo Alto home. The guests thought it was a party to celebrate the graduation of Ms. Chan from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Shocker! They were there to watch this new "power couple" getting married. (Can you say "awkward"? No wedding gift for your boss.)
Congratulations to the new couple, Mr. and Mrs. Zuckerberg.
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This month has another department member retiring from service. After six years of narcotics work, K-9 "Buster" has been slated for a well-deserved retirement. The DPD acquired Buster from Becker Canines in 2007. He and his handler, SPO Corey Lee, certified that June and have been busy taking drugs off of the street ever since.
Buster is a Chocolate Lab, and has been trained thouroughly in the detection of the odor of narcotics like marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. He can also track human scent and locate discarded articles (such as a weapon from a crime scene). Both Buster and SPO Lee proved their effectiveness as a K-9 team by receiving the coveted "Top Dog" award during last year's Midwest Canine Alternatives certification event.
During their service, Buster and SPO Lee performed over 700 narcotic searches, yielding approximately 150 arrests.
SPO Lee is currently in the process of evaluating and selecting a replacement for Buster. This particular canine will be "dual purpose" trained; meaning it will be able to smell for narcotics and also perform apprehension duties. Numerous area businesses donated funds for the purchase of this canine, which should arrive at the DPD in the next few weeks. A second single-purpose canine, handled by Officer John Hiltunen, is also slated to arrive sometime this summer.
As for Buster, he will retire at SPO Lee's home, living the easy life and chasing squirrels in the backyard. Well done you two!


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Burdine and Sanders make President's List
The President's List for the 2012 fall semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College has been released by college officials. Area students receiving this honor are:
Sarah Burdine of Bentonia
Lauren Sanders of Bentonia
Those students completing 12 or more semester hours with a grade point average of 3.75 or better in a four-point system are on the President's List. The Dean's List includes students completing a minimum of 12 semester hours with a 3.50 to 3.74 average. Named to the Vocational Honors List are students who have shown outstanding progress in their chosen field.


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SOURCE Heart Hospital of Austin
New Procedure Designed to Allow Physicians to Open Blocked Carotid Arteries Safely and Less Invasively
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 12, 2013, physicians with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons enrolled and successfully treated the first patient in the ROADSTER study, a global, multicenter clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Silk Road™ System for the treatment of carotid artery disease. Mazin I. Foteh, M.D., a vascular surgeon with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons and principal investigator for the trial, performed the first procedure in Texas at Heart Hospital of Austin.
Every year, more than 300,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with blockages, or plaque, in their carotid artery. If left untreated, these blockages can slow or even stop blood flow to the brain, causing a potentially disabling stroke, also known as a "brain attack."
Current treatment options include an open surgery known as carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and a minimally invasive alternative known as carotid artery stenting (CAS). Both procedures have been shown to effectively treat the blockage and reduce a patient's risk of stroke. However, each option has limitations for patients. CEA involves a large incision along the neck and carries a risk of surgical complications. CAS is less invasive, but in some studies, it has not been as effective in preventing strokes as CEA.
The ROADSTER trial is investigating a new system designed to combine the advantages of both CEA and CAS in a procedure called Transcarotid Stenting with Dynamic Flow Reversal, also known as the Silk Road procedure. This procedure incorporates proven surgical techniques to protect the brain from stroke risk during carotid stenting. It allows physicians to deliver a stent directly from the neck, potentially offering a safer delivery route than the groin, which is typically used in CAS procedures. Another unique aspect of the system is the ability to temporarily reduce blood flow during the procedure, which is intended to continuously protect the brain during the intervention. The Silk Road procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed using local anesthesia.
"This procedure is the first of its kind in combining the safety advantages of traditional surgery with the more patient-friendly advantages of stenting," Dr. Foteh said. "We are proud to contribute to this important research and potentially find a new treatment alternative."
The Silk Road procedure includes a combination of direct carotid access sheath and dynamic flow reversal circuit (the Silk Road System) and a carotid stent. After a tiny incision is made at the neckline, the physician inserts a small tube, called a sheath, into the carotid artery. The sheath is connected to a device that temporarily redirects blood flow away from the brain. Reversing the blood flow allows a physician to place a stent inside the blockage without risk of plaque breaking off and traveling up toward the brain. After the stent is placed successfully, flow reversal is turned off and blood flow resumes in its normal direction. The Silk Road procedure can significantly minimize recovery time and scarring for the patient.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons was selected to be among 25 centers around the world to participate in this trial. The trial, which is expected to enroll a total of 140 patients, is intended to support FDA clearance of the Silk Road System in the United States.
"The potential to treat carotid disease with a less invasive method that is potentially as safe as traditional surgery is exciting," Dr. Foteh said. "Our goal is to treat the blockage with as little procedural risk as possible so that our patients can return to full and productive lives."
In a European study, called PROOF, performed last year, the Silk Road procedure demonstrated very encouraging results. In a population of 75 patients, the results closely matched the outcomes demonstrated in numerous CEA studies and were better than the stroke outcomes reported in several CAS studies.
The PROOF study also used a sensitive imaging test to determine how well the Silk Road System protected the brain from tiny plaque debris that can be displaced during CEA and CAS treatment and lodge in the brain. The imaging analysis indicated that the Silk Road system provided impressive protection with a very low rate of localized brain injury.
The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head and brain. These vessels can become narrowed or blocked by a build up of plaque called a stenosis. A stenosis may lead to a stroke, which happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is stopped. If blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage.
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The pomp. The pageantry. The pairs. The pictures. Yes, it's prom season once again in Lawrence County and the New Castle News is on hand to document all the fun and excitement. We hope you enjoy our photo galleries! Today, Lincoln High.
Photo Gallery: Check out our images from the Lincoln High prom!
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Neshannock superintendent Dr. Mary Todora to retire
Dr. Mary Todora, Neshannock's superintendent, will retire at the end of this school year. The board voted 6-3 Thursday night to accept Todora's resignation, effective June 30.
Tim Kolodziej: Yes, you ARE ready for high school basketball to start — here's why
Over the course of the next three months or so, you will hear plenty of "We are ..." cheers in the stands. But before the referee tosses the ball into the air tomorrow night, let me share a couple of "You are ..." thoughts.
Photos, Story: Runners, community turn out to support ousted Laurel coach
Former Laurel High cross country coach Greg Schmitt has the support of his team members and their parents. The question, however, is whether the embattled coach has the support of the school district and its board of directors.
Laurel High: Cross country coach says losing his job 'mind-boggling'
Greg Schmitt probably won't get a chance at a three-peat. Schmitt confirmed last night that the Laurel School District has opened his position as the high school cross country coach. The job opening is posted on the district's website.
Wilmington hires new superintendent
Dr. Michelle M. Miller was named superintendent of the Wilmington Area School District last night. The board approved a three-year term for the 38-year-old and set her first year salary at $120,000.
Your Education: Finish GED soon or start all over
Still trying wrap up your GED exam? If you don't finish by the end of next month, you'll have to start all over. For 11 years now, GED test sites such as Lawrence County Community Action Partnership have been using the 2002 exam series.
Meehan leaving New Castle to become Leechburg superintendent
Terence Meehan is leaving the New Castle Area School District to assume his first school superintendent's job. Meehan has been named superintendent of the Leechburg Area School District at an annual salary of $125,000. He was one of 14 applicants for the position.
Bullying Punishment: Parents make boy wear sign in public
Sometimes learning lessons the hard way turns out to be the best way. That's what mother Amber Carey and stepfather Felix Mayle are hoping today after choosing a public punishment for their son.
Charter school resubmits, eyes former hotel
Organizers of the New Castle Arts Academy charter school have resubmitted their application to the New Castle Area School District. Debra Rice, who has been overseeing the process, said the application was submitted Friday, this time with a pinpointed location.
New Castle expels student over knife
The New Castle school board has taken disciplinary action against a seventh-grader accused of carrying a pocket knife to school. Following a hearing, the board voted to expel the student from the district for one year.
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Conserving Nongame Wildlife: 2012
A Year of Wildlife ConservationMore than 1,000 plant and animal species in Georgia are species of conservation concern. Nearly 320 of those, from bald eagles to hellbenders, are protected by state or federal law. Big numbers. But for the Nongame Conservation Section, the big issue is what those numbers represent: Georgia's wildlife diversity. It's our job to make sure that rich diversity is conserved for generations to come. This mission covers all of Georgia's native nongame wildlife, or species not legally fished for or hunted. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, our work took us from prescribed fires in the Piedmont to beach patrols for nesting loggerhead sea turtles, gentle giants showing signs of significant recovery. We set up a volunteer network to monitor bats, teamed with partners to survey for state-endangered blackbanded sunfish and protect a Turner County pitcherplant bog, and searched mountain streams for the eastern hellbender, a massive salamander proposed for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act. These are only examples of the work needed to assess Georgia's nongame wildlife populations, restore their habitats and raise awareness about the importance of conserving them. It is work that is strategic – guided by the State Wildlife Action Plan – and far-reaching, benefiting native species and the people who appreciate them. In 2011, wildlife-watching activities in our state involved an estimated 2.2 million Georgians and more than $1.8 billion in spending. More big numbers. Conserving the wildlife that make all of our lives richer is a big job. And it doesn't happen without you. Although part of the Georgia DNR, the Nongame Conservation Section does not receive state appropriations for nongame work. Instead, we depend on direct donations, fundraising and grants. That means we need you – to buy nongame wildlife license plates, contribute to the Wildlife Conservation Fund income tax checkoff, attend Weekend for Wildlife or make direct donations to the Wildlife Fund. This report offers a glimpse of what we do and how you can help. View or download a copy of the full report or this summary. Let me know what you think. And thank you for your support. Mike Harris Chief, Nongame Conservation Section Also:


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Maine Antiquing Trail
Over 400 treasure-filled antique shops dot Maine's scenic highways and byways, making Maine a favorite destination for antique-seekers from all over the Northeast. The trails defined here are loose centers or "loops" which feature a bounty of antique shops and dealers. Try more than one trail, combine parts of each, or explore beyond them — you never know what unexpected gem lies around the next bend in the road!
For more information, visit the Maine Antique Dealers Association or the Maine Antique Dealer Directory for an online directory of Maine antique stores and dealers and the merchandise they carry. In addition, the Maine Antique Digest has a large feature on Maine antique dealers, shows and auctions.


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Not sure if this is a new bug or if you guys know about it already but, while playing Goodbye Mr. Personality the little icon for Road Rage showed up whether I had enough overdrive energy or not.
Not sure if this is a new bug or if you guys know about it already but, while playing Goodbye Mr. Personality the little icon for Road Rage showed up whether I had enough overdrive energy or not.
Tubbs has a new home
I'd actually like to be able to use coins to request songs (not bands, just specific songs otherwise bands with 1-2 hits tend to get drowned out) so that the people willing to grind harder on more songs actually get a vote for how much they play. It'd be cool to have a second ranking for top song requests in addition to the band requests. When a song hits the game it gets removed from the list.
I'd also would really like to see a way to access RBW from in the game for goals. Add me to the list of guys that just don't like Facebook so I'm almost never on it, but it also feels counter intuitive to stop playing the game to check Facebook and see what else is up there...I'd rather stay in-game with the ability to access that portion of facbook without leaving. I know I've got a Facebook ap on my XBox (I just NEVER use it). I actually played a ton of 80's songs thinking I was helping the community...but with my not going to Facebook that was a lot og stars the goal didn't get...still wouldn't have made it from just ME, but if there are enough other people like me who also didn't opt-in ahead of time...
DLC I Need:
__ Peter Gabriel
__ Midnight Oil
__ Twisted Sister
__ Robert Palmer
__ Slade
__ Journey
__ Oingo Boingo
__ Genesis
I'm happy that they did away with the leaderboard rank hiding, but the "Top X%" thing from RB3 wasn't a complete turd of an idea. If they could add the percentile to what we have in Blitz, that would be perfect.
We've ended on a sour note:
Still...thank you for the music
I went to the options menu and muted the sound effects. The sound effects are still active. Is this feature broken?
I don't think you could ever mute sound effects completely.
Scoring idea:
Ever notice how, if there are few enough notes (or no notes), the level cap automatically increases all the way on an instrument, but if there are just enough to allow you to raise the cap by 1, you are penalized (no cap increase) for not playing that part? The offending part being the turd in the punch bowl.
They should detect the maximum you could raise the multiplier on an instrument, and adjust accordingly. So in that example, the cap would be raised by 2 instead of 0.
Or is that what the Bottle Rockets are provided for?
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Still...thank you for the music
Allowing you to see your previous load out for a song that's replayed, and/or allowing you to see the individual scores for each load out type you've used on the song. Perhaps this is something that can be coded into FB and bought with coins?
Reason: I'm lazy and don't feel like creating my own spreadsheet when trying for high scores.
Edit = Doh, I just noticed a few pages back that Doc mentioned this. So, I concur.
Edit 2 = Another couple suggestions, very crazy, and most likely a ton of work and way too involved to actually be implemented:
1) For the Facebook app and spending coins, create some sort of step-ladder tournament that you can "buy-in" to compete. You can utilize the Score War mechanic for each round (that way, you can allow the players to each choose a song that both has).
2) In the same vein as #1, create leagues like Euro football. Based on skill, you have groups of 20 players that Score War for a month, with 5-10 divisions (or however many people join). Depending on record, at the end of the month, Top 3/Bottom 3 are promoted/relegated to the adjoining leagues. This could also have a buy-in, and perhaps at the end of the month the champions of the respective leagues get a Title or something cosmetic for their FB name.
As long as there's a competitive aspect to this game, we might as well explore and promote it, right?
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5+ years, 4,000+ songs, 1 awesome developer. Thank you!
I'd quite like to be able to fire off Score Wars at will without the use of Facebook. So far I've only been able to set off the occasion one from recommendations, unless I've missed something obvious. I like Blitz a lot, but not enough to want to weave a social network that I don't already use into my gaming habits. That's what my Xbox friends list is supposed to cover.
I have a few things to say,
1. The fact that you cant play the game while it is offline from rock central and then the scores updating when you connect again is bad, I have noticed rock central being down quite a few times and the fact that you cannot see your scores while offline or get scores while offline is a big issue for me. My internet is fine but rock central being down is a major inconvenience. They should make it like the others where you can play offline and your scores add to the leader boards when you get back online.
2. I have heard people saying this game is too easy. I honestly am having trouble getting 5* on the easiest songs because the fact you need to know how the song goes so you can time when you go to a cirtain track is kind of bad in my opinion, it is a very fun game but it makes it impossible to gold star songs on a sight read and maybe that is a good thing but that fact that you need to know the song well enough to know when the vocals come in or the keys ect. is not very good, i think that it should be possible to sightread GS a song having never hearing it before if you are good enough at the game. there could be options for the tracks to go dark when you have maxed the multiplier for that track and they all light up again when they are all maxed until you start again after passing the barrier.
i dont know how any of the second one would work but coming from being able to 5*/GS tier 5+ songs on expert on many instruments coming to this there seems to be less skill in actually hitting the notes and more skill in knowing when to switch tracks. it is defiantly not how i would have planned the game out but it is still kind of fun. these are just some things i would like to see in the game to make it more about accuracy than trying to catch sections to up your multiplier.


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I'm 24 and I started an ecommerce web marketing business about two years ago. I finally have enough cash flow to hire someone and accelerate growth. I'm also a mobile developer. At this point, development is more of a hobby than a startup. I have a few apps out there, but they do not produce nearly as much revenue as my web marketing business.
In both businesses, I've partnered with different companies and formed revenue share agreements. Investing my labor and getting a "piece of the pie" is a lot more intriguing and exciting to me than straight contractual work.
Although my web marketing business is more mature than my mobile development endeavors, I'm much more interested and passionate for development. I have a solid network for future opportunities in both businesses.
Is it a bad idea to try to grow both businesses simultaneously?