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What is Commit?
Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.
Nicotine gum and lozenges are medical products used to aid in smoking cessation in adults. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.
Nicotine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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What is the most important information I should know about Commit (Nicotine)?
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless your doctor has told you to.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using nicotine gum or lozenges if you have heart disease, a heart rhythm disorder, circulation problems, high blood pressure, history of stroke or heart attack, mouth or dental problems, jaw problems that make chewing difficult, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disorder, stomach ulcer, asthma or other breathing disorder, an adrenal gland tumor, or if you are on a low-salt diet.
Do not smoke or use other nicotine products (including snuff, chewing tobacco, nicotine patches, inhaler, or nasal spray) while you are using nicotine gum or lozenges.
Do not use nicotine gum or lozenges for longer than 12 weeks without the advice of your doctor.
Keep both used and unused gum and lozenges out of the reach of children or pets. The amount of nicotine in a used or unused lozenge or piece of gum can be fatal to a child who accidentally sucks or chews on it.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Commit (Nicotine)?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have:
- coronary heart disease, chest pain (angina), or heart rhythm disorder
- circulation problems, Raynaud's syndrome
- history of stroke, blood clot, or heart attack
- untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- mouth or dental problems
- a jaw condition that makes chewing gum difficult or uncomfortable
- liver or kidney disease
- type 1 diabetes
- a thyroid disorder
- a stomach ulcer
- asthma, bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland); or
- if you are on a low-salt diet
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Nicotine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication if you are breast-feeding unless your doctor has told you to.
Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Using a nicotine replacement product during pregnancy or while breast-feeding may be safer than smoking. However, you should try to stop smoking without using a nicotine replacement product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk with your doctor about the best way for you to stop smoking.
Nicotine lozenges may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
How much does Commit (Nicotine) cost?
What conditions might Commit (Nicotine) treat?
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Smoking - Nicotine dependence |
Commit Side Effects
What are the possible side effects of Commit (Nicotine)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- blisters inside your mouth
- fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest
- extreme weakness or dizziness
- severe nausea and vomiting; or
- bronchospasm (wheezing, tightness in your chest, trouble breathing)
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild dizziness
- dry mouth, upset stomach, burping, or hiccups
- muscle or joint pain
- mouth or throat soreness
- changes in taste; or
- headache
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What other drugs affect Commit (Nicotine)?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
- cold or allergy medication that contains phenylephrine (a decongestant)
- imipramine (Tofranil) or other antidepressant
- insulin
- isoproterenol (Isuprel) or other asthma medication
- labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate)
- oxazepam (Serax)
- pentazocine (Talwin)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran)
- theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair); or
- varenicline (Chantix) or other non-nicotine smoking cessation product
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with nicotine gum or lozenges. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Back to TopWhat should I avoid while taking Commit (Nicotine)?
Do not smoke or use other nicotine products (including snuff, chewing tobacco, nicotine patches, inhaler, or nasal spray). Using many forms of nicotine together can be dangerous.
Back to TopCommit Dosage
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How should I take Commit (Nicotine)?
Nicotine gum or lozenges are only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include counseling, group support, and behavior changes. Your success will depend on your participation in all aspects of your smoking cessation program.
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Your dose will depend on how many cigarettes you smoked daily before quitting. Follow the guide in the patient instructions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
To use nicotine gum:
- Chew the gum slowly and stop chewing when your mouth starts to tingle. "Park" the gum between your cheek and gum and leave it there until the tingly feeling is gone. Then slowly chew a few more times until the tingling returns. Park the gum again in a different place in your mouth
- Remove a piece of gum after 30 minutes, or when chewing no longer causes the tingly feeling
- If you have very strong or frequent cravings, you may chew a new piece of gum within 60 minutes
- Avoid chewing one piece of gum right after the other, or you may have side effects such as hiccups, heartburn, or nausea
- For best results, use at least 9 pieces of gum per day for the first 6 weeks of treatment. Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day
To use nicotine lozenges:
- Place the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly over 20 to 30 minutes, without chewing or swallowing
- Move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until it has completely dissolved
- You may notice a warm or tingly feeling in your mouth
- For best results, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks of treatment. Do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours (20 lozenges per day)
Do not eat or drink anything within 15 minutes before using the gum or lozenge or while the medicine is in your mouth.
Do not use nicotine gum or lozenges for longer than 12 weeks without the advice of your doctor.
Do not use more than one lozenge or piece of gum at a time. Do not use the gum and lozenges together at the same time.
After removing the gum or lozenge, wrap it in paper and throw it away in a place where children and pets cannot reach it.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep both used and unused gum and lozenges out of the reach of children or pets.
Back to TopWhat happens if I overdose on Commit (Nicotine)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. The amount of nicotine in a used or unused lozenge or piece of gum can be fatal to a child who accidentally sucks or chews on it. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.
Overdose symptoms may include severe dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and fast heart rate.
Back to TopWhat happens if I miss a dose of Commit (Nicotine)?
Since nicotine is used as needed, you are not likely to miss a dose. Do not use more than 20 lozenges or 24 pieces of gum per day.
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Population 16.765 million
GDP 770.224 US$ billion
Business climate
2010 | 2011 | 2012(e) | 2013(f) | |
GDP growth (%)
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1.1 |
-0.9 |
-0.7 |
Inflation (yearly average) (%)
0.9 |
2.5 |
2.8 |
2.7 |
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-4.5 |
-4.1 |
-3.7 |
Current account balance (% GDP)
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9.7 |
9.0 |
8.3 |
Public debt (% GDP)
63.1 |
65.5 |
71.2 |
74.5 |
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- Port operations (Rotterdam, leading European port)
- Diversified exports (refined oil, natural gas, automotives, electrical equipment, IT equipment)
- External accounts in surplus
- Unemployment relatively low by international standards
- Public debt under control
- Very open economy, dependent on European economic conditions
- Banking sector shaken by the crisis
- Substantial household debt
- Ageing population, threatening the solvency of pension funds
Risk assessment
Severely weakened domestic demand
Hit by fiscal austerity, a slowdown in world trade and depressed private consumption, the country did not escape the recession in 2012. The economic gloom is expected to continue in 2013. Internal demand will remain depressed due to the weakness of real household income (limited wage rises, reductions in pension payments by some pension funds, high inflation), rising unemployment, the worsening property market, continued fiscal consolidation and under-utilisation of production capacity. Moreover, sales abroad will remain constrained due to weakening demand from the euro zone. The contribution of foreign trade to growth is, however, expected to remain slightly positive because of slower import growth. In this context, the Liberal and Labour party coalition government formed in November 2012 has abandoned the idea of complying with the European requirement of a deficit of 3% of GDP in 2013. The VAT rise in October 2012 has pushed up inflation, which is above the euro zone average.
Highly exposed to the external environment
Although the economic fundamentals remain sound (external accounts in surplus, public debt still contained), the country was considerably shaken by the financial crisis in 2008-2009, given its financial and commercial openness. Burdened by the cost of the American mortgage crisis, several banks had to be rescued by the government. In January 2013, the banking and insurance group, SNS Reaal, which ran into difficulty because of its property commitments, has joined the ranks of the banks nationalised in the wake of this crisis (ABN Amro and Fortis). As regards trade, the country has a satisfactory level of competitiveness and has gained market share in Europe (though this gain largely resulted from re-exporting). It remains, however, very sensitive to the international economic situation, given the economy's high degree of openness (exports of goods and services represent over 80% of GDP) and the high geographic concentration of exports (63% go to the Eurozone).
Households over-indebted, banks and businesses bruised by the worsening of the economic situation
Property prices continued to fall and many property owners are seeing the value of their assets fall below that of their mortgages. This is particularly damaging in the Netherlands, where household debt has reached record levels (128% of GDP at the end of September 2012) due to the mortgage debt boom, itself favoured by tax deductions. The banking sector is facing a fall in its profits and a surge in non-performing loans because of the housing market deterioration and the recession. Finally, businesses, whose financial situation was rather sound in the past, are also seeing their profits sink. Bankruptcies grew by 21% in 2012, with construction and trade leading the way. At the same time, payment incidents recorded by Coface substantially increased.


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Philadelphia Flyers forward Harry Zolnierczyk has been suspended for four games, without pay, for charging Ottawa Senators defenseman Mike Lundin during NHL Game No. 302 in Philadelphia on Saturday, Mar. 2, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Zolnierczyk will forfeit $12,972.96. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
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One lucky player hit it big last night with the Michigan Lottery's Classic Lotto 47.
The Michigan Lottery says the ticket is good for a $5.9 million jackpot.
The winning ticket was sold for Wednesday night's drawing at a Mobil gas station in Grosse Pointe Woods.
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Oxnard hotel with an outdoor pool
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife. Area attractions also include Camarillo Premium Outlets and Olivas Adobe Historical Park.
Hotel Features
At GrandStay Residential Suites - Oxnard, recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchens, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, GrandStay Residential Suites - Oxnard provides a spa tub and a fitness facility. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to limo/town car service and a meeting/conference room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Oxnard hotel also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is complimentary.
GrandStay Residential Suites - Oxnard is a smoke-free property.
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COMMENT: System should be fair for all our children (From Witney Gazette)
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COMMENT: System should be fair for all our children
9:00am Monday 14th October 2013 in News
WE ALL know that pushy parents will do anything to get their children into the best schools.
But today's news that as many as eight pupils are fighting it out for each place is a sign that something needs to change.
The system operates in such a way that people with money can move around to be closer to the best schools.
No-one can blame them for wanting the best.
Yet schools can only work up to a point on a system of supply and demand.
We might want to expand the very best schools to enhance their success and allow more people to benefit.
Indeed, this is something most people would welcome.
But schools are not businesses – and they can only be stretched so far.
There are several under-performing schools in the county that could benefit from seeing some of the children of pushy parents enter their gates.
What can be done to ensure this happens is a moot point.
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C A+F Health & Safety: there have been a few attacks on campus and I'm paranoid when walking on campus at night.
B A+F Off-Campus Dining: There is a decent amount of variety, pricing could be a little better though.
F A+F Academics: I do not like anyone in my cohort, no one seems to be decent.
F A+F Academics: The professors of my major are awful. they are not helpful
C A+F Off-Campus Housing: Living off campus is easy here, because the town isn't very big. However, everything is overpriced.
C A+F Majors: the pay is regular minimum wage, nothing special
D A+F Scholarships: I didn't even get offered enough loans to cover tuition.
C A+F Local Atmosphere: The town has very little to offer students, with everything closing early.
C A+F Overall Experience: There just isn't anything at SIUC for me. It's an okay school but that's about it.
F A+F Weather: They are very bad about attending to the sidewalks in snow.
B A+F Diversity: SIUC is really diverse, the student population is made up of many different cultures.
C A+F Athletics: Athletics are kind of a big deal at SIUC however scholarships for them especially cheerleading is a joke.
Drug Safety: I'm not entirely sure a rating. Drinking is a huge deal at SIUC. Almost every student drinks at some point during their stay
A A+F Transportation: Being a student you get free rides on Saluki Express (The campus bus line)
C A+F Computers: The cost of printing is too much
C A+F Academics: Speech teachers aren't great. Math teachers aren't great, but business teachers care and so do most of the science teachers.
B A+F Academics: The school of business definitely takes care of it's students.
C A+F Weather: the weather has been fine all year, minus the 95 degree humidity in the summer and foot of snow on the ground during finals week.
Campus Strictness: There is not enough strictness at all when it comes to drinking or drugs in the dorms, but things like whether you parked in the wrong spot 5 minutes before you were allowed to are enforced like crazy.
D A+F Greek Life: I don't know a lot about the greek scene, but it's defintely cliquey and from what I hear the TKEs throw raging house parties.
C A+F Drug Safety: you definitely know that it's there, but if you aren't out looking for drugs you won't have them shoved under your nose.
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I would like to share the saddest IM I think I have ever recieved.
[20:18] Lillie Yifu: good bye
I think it is useless for me to mention how outraged most of the SecondLife community is at the moment, regarding Linden Lab's latest decision to give us an in-your-face price hike on OpenSpace sims with no grandfathering clause. Neither on what exact incentives are behind this decision but pure greed and profits.
You may know I'm not the kind to call on a lynch mob. I like to try and be rational, analyze the facts coldly, and try to be reasonable. But yes, I am pissed. Because of the resident side of the things. Linden Labs still misses one major main point about their own community of supporters. We are citizens. We are investors. We are customers. We LIVE in there. We love our Second life.
But now, this latest decision seems to be totally crossing the line for many residents and can easily be described as nearly fraudulent, especially regarding the non-grandfathering clause. It will have major impacts on how each of us residents, content creators, and business people will see Linden Labs from now on, as a company that cannot keep it's word.
And this, my friends, is a bad thing.
I certainly see how it will impact strongly on the educational, business, creative, social and artistic aspects we happened to reach nowadays, thanks to OS sims. They saved us from ugly, ad filled mainland. Allowed small private ownership of a large nice piece of land with coastlines, so we could place our little house and enjoy our lives.
And one of the biggest spit in our faces is the calling on abuse of technical resources. What of a company that oversells it's resources like doubling prims on OS sims and then complain of overuse because of their own decisions, penalizing the whole community of people that uses those sims correctly? How is it the resident's problem if LL cannot QoS or regulate sim usage or network/asset resources? How unreliable asset servers were BEFORE Linden Labs sold massive amounts of OS sims? Those are all questions we should ask them.
OS sims are 16 per quad core machine. They bring 4 times more income to LL (i stand corrected, they make about the same amount). Apart sucking more assets from the asset servers, the only impact an overcrowded OS sim has is to press on it's virtual neighbours. Nothing LL ever bothered with for mainland. So why the sudden interest?
So, no. Little stores with 2 visitors an hour, like Nimil Blackflag/Lucas Gerard's LuNi and Autumn Hykova's Pixel Dust are NOT something I would consider abusive considering their tiers. Not much more than having 16 little stores on a crowded mainland sim. This is all pure bullshit IMOHO and it is an attempt to divide our communities by starting a blame game. Divide and conquer, but we won't be fooled.
We all know the underlying reason for that is simple.
Maximize profits.
Complain on service abuse on a massive scale and hit your customers with a non-grandfathering clause on a borderline affordable monthly tiers, so lots of people drop their OS sims and they get recycled in new products like mainland or their Nautilus thing.
We don't really need to dig deeper on the problem to find a solution.
Lindens must know we are citizens.
We create here, we foster here, we provide their content, that makes this place enjoyable.
Putting our tiers on jeopardy, since it's a steep tiers raise, will affect many talented and emerging content makers, scenic creators, photography artists, sailing and resident communities from everywhere. The raise alone is one thing, but it's the non-grandfathering clause that will hurt all of the actual owners, pushing them to abandon their land to be recycled.
Attacking our spaces is attacking our content. We are now all stuck to move it, merge it into Class 5 sims, lose hours of work relocating and redoing everything. This is just a big lack of respect for their best and most faithful customer base.
It is a blind business decision, not a very strategically intelligent one. Without all the quality and innovative content created by it's very involved resident base, SL would be a very unattractive place both for residents and for businesses.
Linden Labs has made many bad moves, but attacking it's most faithful user base may be the last straw.
We already saw a few very alarmed people, selling and quitting, and our economy is not only undermined but sabotaged deliberately, in such times, I would say it is more than time for public outcry.
You already know what to do. Do it. It's not true the Lindens don't listen. They must keep enough of us happy to keep their business viable. Vote the MISC-1776 JIRA issue. Write in the Linden Forums how it affects you and your friends businesses and lives. Make some noise. Pass the word.
We must remain the positive and resourceful community we are. Suggest. Protest. Be inventive. Remember Linden employees just follows their management. But they must hear us all at united saying: fuck NO.
I won't do a resource list here, but check on VintFalken.Com she does good recap work.


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The Left and Obama want to keep on spending....ask yourself "Why".
Back in May the House (both parties) approved a bill and sent it on the the Senate. It provided the cuts that are needed in government spending. Getting rid of programs that duplicated themselves and the programs that they found fraud in. The Democrats in the Senate won't accept them.
It looks like the Canadians are not going down the road that we are.
Should watch "The Canadian View of US" to the end...9 1/2 minutes
Today in the US, it's virtually impossible to believe what the "enemy" politicians and media say. But here's a completely unbiased view of what we've become. I hope you watch this because I guarantee it will open your eyes. Good points, well presented -
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Great food, ambience, and service. I highly recommend.
We recently travelled to Charleston for my sister's wedding. We wanted to have a nice dinner while there to celebrate my husband's birthday. There were 7 adults and 3 kids, Hall's accommodated us nicely even when We were a little late for our reservation. They did not make us feel lesser for having kids. The food was amazing. We are steak snobs, but the buffalo filet was AMAZING!! I also don't usually like risotto, but would have licked my plate clean. They brought my husband a special dessert for his birthday, my kids loved it. Overall service was amazing as was the food. Thank You Hall's!
Love this restaurant!! You feel very special during the dining experience. Greetings and farewells are a nice touch.
We were there to celebrate my husband's 45th birthday. The service was attentive and knowledgable. The steaks were excellent and cooked perfectly. Wonderful time!
Better than Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille and Michael Jordan's. Without a doubt, Halls Chophouse beats them all. Outstanding prime steaks, excellent side dishes and outstanding service. My wife definitely enjoyed her birthday.
Based on great reviews I took my wife there for a celebration. Filets were exceptional, twice baked sweet potato was outstanding. We recommended Hall's Chophouse to another couple staying at the same Inn and they also greatly enjoyed it. Next time we come to Charleston we'll be going there again!
My wife and I dines here recently at the urging of several friends. Halls is unbelievable- from the owner greeting us at the door to the 5 star wait staff. The service is impeccable. The food is amazing as well and the staff is extremely knowledgable about all the cuts of beef. Friendly staff and extraordinary food! We cannot wait o go back!
During a girl's weekend in Charleston we decided to dine at Hall's. We had a group of six. It was the best experience of our weekend. The food was wonderful and the service was even better. Being greeted by family members who own this restaurant was so nice and rare. Billy and Tommy both went out of their way to chat with us and make sure everything was perfect. Thanks for the great experience!
Have lived here a year now and finally made it here. It lives up to its reputation. Will be on the list to bring visitors to.
Hands down the best restaurant in Charleston!! I can't say enough about the service and the personal touch, from the hostess to the waitstaff. Great job a little on the pricey side but well worth it!! The pepperjack cream corn skillet is a must.
Steaks & sides of the creamed corn skillet, parmesan truffles fries & whiskey bread pudding were awesome, but what most impressive of the entire experience was the attention that not only the staff gave us, but the Hall family themselves which was incredible. I had indicated on my reservation that it was my birthday & as soon as I gave Billy Hall our last name, he shook my hand & congratulated me on my birthday. Mrs. Hall was working the tables & when she came to our table, she told me happy birthday. Stephan was our waiter & he was very attentive, but not intrusive with a fun sense of humor. He also wrote down key things to see & do. No wonder they are # 1 in Charleston per TripAdivsor.
We went for the Sun. Gospel Brunch after church. It was crowded but we were impressed at being greeted by one of the Hall boys himself at the door. We were seated upstairs. Food was good. Service was a little lacking....we had to ask repeatedly to have our coffee refreshed. But there was a large table of diners upstairs with us, so that might have had an effect on our service. That said, it wasn't bad service.
We went to celebrate out engagement. The service and food are second to none.
Hall's once again surpassed our expectations! We had a group of 12 gals for a birthday dinner - all seperate checks - all splitting this and that. They did a beautiful job and of course the food was amazing. They cut the cake we bought - served it up - everything was just flawless. Thank you Halls!
The customer service at this restaurant was beyond expectations. It was amazing and they made you feel like family. The food was to be expected top notch and it exceeded our expectations. I'm not an oyster lover however I've been converted and the lobster mac was out of this world. Oh and then there was the steak ..:) AMAZING!!!!!
Every single staff person from owner to coat check made the experience wonderful. Will certainly be recommendng and definitely coming back!
From the moment we walked in to our departure later that evening, we were cared for. We were treated like kings and queens and felt like we were dining at our favorite relatives' table. The quality of the service provided was truly impeccable! And then, the food! Oh the food!! The most amazing collards I have ever had. So many wonderful main course choices with unique and quality meats that aren't found in every high end restaurant. The Bison was a favorite at our table! Every last bite was delicious. We will be back and we hope it will be very soon!!! Thank you for a dining experience we won't ever forget!
Dined at Halls for first time. Had heard great things. It exceeded our expectations!
Some friends referred us to this restaurant and it was amazing. Our server showed us all the cuts of meat and discussed how they they could be cooked. The restaurant is a little pricey, but most of the meats can be cut in half so you and someone else can share. Additionally, we had 2 servers, so you never feel like you are forgotten! Can't wait to return to Charleston as this is now our to go restaurant every time!
This is our favorite restaurant in Charleston and that says a lot in a great restaurant market. We brought friends with us who were dining there for the first time. He is a real steak guy (his picture is on the wall of The Palm in LA ) and he was impressed. The Manhattans (bar barrel aged) were excellent and while trying to have only one I ended up with a second one. We were seated upstairs right on time. The server was excellent although I believe the kitchen got in the weeds as the food came out slower than we're accustomed to. The dry aged Kansas Citystrip was excellent and we washed it down with two bottles of Silver Oak. All the sides; corn, baked potato, creamed spinach and spinach with garlic and oil were delicious.
The high standards expected from Halls are always met. The family involvement with the customers shows. Food great, service great, ambiance divine. The follow up card or phone call is a nice touch. Eat here about four times a year and this place just never disappoints. Recommend for the special celebration. It is our favorite in Charleston of many to choose from.
I absolutely love coming here for special occasions. The service is always amazing, right along with the food. I'm so glad I found this spot.
We went to Halls for Thanksgiving day. The Service was outstanding! Stephan was personable & professional we were never rushed through our meal! The owners Jeanine and Rick were on hand to greet you and make sure all was well even signing a menu for us! The food was impeccable my husband had the dry aged rib eye, and I had the flounder stuffed with crab! The side dish of corn with jack cheese a family recipe was delicious! Leave room for dessert for the bread pudding it is sinfully delicious! Highly recommended for a special occasion as it is pricey but worth it!
We went to Hall's for our Thanksgiving dinner, in part because it was open and in part on the strength of online reviews. We were met at the door by a member of the Hall family and were checked on by family members throughout dinner. We were seated upstairs in the front by a window, which gave us the chance to have a more intimate dinner. We could order either from a special Thanksgiving dinner menu, or from the regular menu. My husband chose to buck tradition and had the prime rib, but asked for an order of stuffing. Although not on the menu as a side, they gladly accommodated it. I got the traditional turkey dinner. Both meals were delicious; my Brussel sprouts were seriously the best I have ever had! Definitely will return.
Best food and service hands down. The Hall's really make you feel special!! Thanks once again for just a spectacular dinner and Sunday brunch. Gary DuVall
This was our second time at Hall's! Although it is expensive, it is well worth it! The service is outstanding and exactly what you'd expect from such a restaurant. The food was exquisite! A must try, even if only for a special occasion when in Charleston!
Regardless of how widely traveled one is, or their food preferences, Hall's is absolutely a must. The food was great, we had the Filet and Lobster and both were very good values. The salads and appetizers also were top-notch. The food was very good and better than most other restaurants of similar price range. The table service was attentive and personable. What we had never experienced anywhere else was the personal attention from the owners, the personal touches and special attention were truly above and beyond. Hall's will be a perpetual fixture on every visit to Charles in the future!
My family loved the Sunday gospel brunch! The food was excellent and the service outstanding.
Always have a excellent experience when i go there. I refer as many people about you any chance i get.
The Hall family is so warm and friendly that we feel blessed just to be greeted by themas we enter AND depart.
Best restaurant ever...the food was superb and the service outstanding. Highly recommend Hall's and will definitely not miss it when we visit Charleston again. P.S. I hope it's soon!
Can't say enough about Hall's Chophouse. The steaks are absolutely awesome. Service is stellar! The Hall family has created a great dining establishment. Can't say enough about this restaurant. We will definitely be back!
I'm from Chicago and have eaten at some great chop houses (Chicago Chop House, Ditka's, and Gibsons) and Hall's was just as good. Great chop house that would be successful in even the largest cities. Loved it and we will be back.
Top notch service, very good food at Gospel brunch. Sweet potato pancakes are not to be missed; share a plate with someone else, they are rich and delicious. Crab Benedict was delicious, 8oz filet perfectly cooked; best Bloody Mary ever.
It's good anytime.But for a special experience,try Hall's Gospel Brunch on Sunday.No, it's not all eggs.There are a lot of other delicious items on the menu .Couple that with great gospel music with talented ladies at the piano and you have a perfect Sunday brunch.I dare you to top this one .So go and have fun while eating a great brunch/ lunch. PS : Be sure to have reservations.
Our favorite restaurant when we come in town. Owners Billy & Tommy always there to greet! Great wait staff with fabulous menu. Steaks are by far as good if not better than some of the DC restaurants we frequent. One member in our party had the Bison with truffle risotto, incredible! Beet salad and Chopped salad our favorites. Lobster Mac, Creamed Corn and Spinach sides are a must. Whiskey bread pudding a perfect finish!!!
The best steak I've had this side of Chicago...the sides, salads, appetizers all outstanding. Not stuffy, very warm and friendly. My new favorite restaurant in Charleston. Owner greets you at the door; excel leant service
We had filet and lobster mac and cheese. wonderful place if you got the cash
Dining at Halls was a wonderful experience. The food was top notch. The fried okra was the best we have ever had. The steaks were total perfection! Everyone was friendly. The manager came to our table four times. To welcome us, to see how our food was (2) and to thank us for dining at halls. Hope to get back next year!
As investors in one of the highest rated restaurant's in Atlanta, we were extremely impressed with the quality of the food and service at this truly great experience. From the Brother's Hall greeting you at the front door, to the wonderful and sincere thank you upon departure, you can tell that only the best is expected of each and every member of this superior team of restauranteur's. We have travelled the world and enjoy the best in dining. We will back to Halls frequently. Thank You for a wonderful evening.
Food and service were excellent. Only drawback for us dining upstairs was the noise level. We could barely converse or hear our adorable and attentive waitress. She agreed it was especially "lively". Maybe it was office party Friday, but large parties (6-10) shouting and talking so loudly we decided not to stay for dessert! Owner stopped by our table and couldn't have been sweeter. Still, did not make for a comfortable experience. PS: we aren't oldies but do enjoy conversation at dinner!
We had a wonderful dining experience for our 39th wedding anniversary. Our wait staff was excellent and my rib eye was one of the best steaks I have ever had !! Thank you :)
Awesome meal and loved the atmosphere! Love seeing the owners greeting you at the door and saying goodbye! Best customer service experience I have seen! Not to mention food is out of this world!!
My husband and I had a "just the two of us" holiday dinner at Halls. The staff were so attentive and pleasant, and the food was excellent. We also got a really romantic table in the corner, on the second floor, near one of their Christmas trees, which was a bonus, because the first floor was pretty crowded with bar clientele (so a little noisy, but festive!). Enjoyed the live music, too.
A great experience right from the get-go. On the way to the table, everyone wished us "Good evening", and "Enjoy your meal". Soon after being seated, the owner came over and introduced himself, and stopped by several times during the meal, but not obtrusively. We were in a side room, and someone looked in every 5 minutes or so to see if anyone needed anything. Everything from soup to nuts was outstanding. I was all set for the dry-cured rib-eye, when I was told the special was bison; the most tender piece of meat I have ever had. Give yourself at least two hours to fully enjoy everything.
I took my husband, son and his girlfriend to Hall's to celebrate my husband's birthday. From the moment we walked in the door, we were made to feel welcome and my husband was made to feel special. I cannot ever remember being personally greeted by the business owner at a fine restaurant. From the hostess staff, wait staff and sommelier, the service was exceptional. The food was exquisite and the presentation beautiful but not pretentious. Our waiter was a fine young man named Kevin and he knew his stuff. He expertly talked about the different cuts of steaks, chops, etc. He knew exactly how everything was prepared and answered all of our questions. It really was a memorable experience.
As soon as we entered we were greeted by one of the Hall Family, then by the Matriarch of the Family. Our coats were taken at the door. The steaks were exceptional. We had the Bison (special that nite), WOW! The sides & salads offered were fabulous, Chop salad, roasted beet salad. We also had Oysters, yum. Two of us had birthdays, guess what? our choice of dessert on the house. We were again wished a Happy Birthday by the owners at our table. Our waitress was perfect, very knowledgeable & concern to every detail. As we left we listened to the piano music in the bar. Once again made to feel very special by the owners, who opened the door for us & hoped we would return. We were all happy!
We were greated after a mile walk in the rain, handed towels and napkins to freshen up and shown right to our table! All servers were attentive, if we looked ready for something, another server would come over to assist us...they even knew what we had been drinking. The owner checked in with us twice and before we left, his wife came over to check on us as well! Our only complaint, was we were seated upstairs in a side room which was empty except for us, and they gave us the only table next to the waiter stand where they were dumping dishes and placing orders. We asked to be moved a few feet away to another table seating two. They moved us right away, and we had less traffic passing us throughout our evening. PLEASE GO EAT HERE!
The place to go while in Charleston, SC, great wine, wonderful food and the best staff you could ever ask for. We will return!
Very highly recommend this restaurant and the wonderful Hall family ambience. We went for the Sunday gospel brunch and it was lively and warm, the food was great and you will rarely be made to feel this welcome in any establishment. Try their chop salad, the she-crab soup, their house grits and any steak dish on the menu - and be prepared to smile from the time you walk in.


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AgeForce has given me the opportunity to log their Melatonin Patch. Thanks, Mattrag! I'm starting this log before I even get it in the mail so that people will get a better idea of my current sleeping problems and have something to better compare it to.
What I like about this is the time-release of the melatonin. I've tried oral melatonin before and while it may help a bit once it kicks in, I still constantly wake up at various times throughout the night. And the added GABA is promising to help me relax and fall asleep quickly.
A little background on my current sleeping habits.
I have problems not only falling asleep, but also staying asleep. I wake up constantly, every couple of hours during the night, tossing and turning. I'm tired all day long (doing the little head bob at my cubicle fighting to stay awake, crossing lines on the highway because I'm falling asleep at the wheel) because I can't get a solid night sleep. I've tried 3z, melatonin tabs, benadryl, and ZMA to help me sleep, all with varying degrees of success.
This problem of not being able to get a solid night's sleep has been going on for years, and in that time I've tried lots of things to change diet, before bed habits, varying size and softness of mattresses, sleeping with a partner and sleeping alone. At one point, I thought it may be contributed to the fact that I workout after I get home from work, since I'm taking a stimmed pre-workout at 5:00pm and trying to get to bed between 9 and 10pm, but then I realized I have the same problem on nights I don't workout and weekends when I workout earlier in the day.
I have school on Monday and Wednesday night. So my current workout schedule is:
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, every other Friday (I get my daughter every other weekend), and most Saturdays (usually while my daughter is napping on the weekends I have her). So, about 4-5 days a week.
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Bench: 300 lbs
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Deadlift: 465 lbs
I'm sure I could lift more if I were working on my own natural energy aided by a pre-workout rather than solely relying on a pre-workout to get me through it. I take no other stims throughout the day, it's not something I want to rely on to function. On days I don't workout, I don't take stims at all, and I do take regular breaks every couple of months to reset my stim tolerance. My stim tolerance is pretty low right now, it doesn't take much at all to have me wired. What a wonder it would be to feel a stim effect on top of a natural, energetic high. That's what I'm looking for out of this.
Saturday night (1/28):
Last night, I went to bed at 11:30pm (had homework to do). I tossed around for a bit and finally fell asleep. I woke up no fewer than 3 times before my alarm went off at 8am. I was so groggy, I hit the snooze alarm three times before I got out of bed. That's usually how my morning goes. It didn't always used to be that way. I'd like to get back to waking up feeling refreshed and jumping out of bed. This is particularly a problem during the week when I need to be getting up to go to work. I'm on salary, so I don't have to be at work to punch a clock at a certain time, but I'm rarely on time.
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We came here for an early dinner and had a fantastic meal. We also enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and very friendly service. I think going early, before it gets crowded, is a good idea. We will be back.
We came here for an early dinner and had a fantastic meal. We also enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and very friendly service. I think going early, before it gets crowded, is a good idea. We will be back.
Wise Acre is owned and operated the same fellows that own Tangle Town Gardens (right across the street.) They also own a farm where the grow much of the fresh produce served at the restaurant. The menu is small but varied. You can have a meat or a vegan dish that will be satisfying and tasty. The decor is interesting... More
We decided to visit the Wise Acre Eatery for Sunday brunch, we knew it would likely be busy and that it was a boutique restaurant and as such we had gone in with our eyes open, but we did not bank on the 45 minute wait time that eventually turned into a 75 minute test of patience. With that said... More
We were visiting relatives in Minneapolis and they took us to the Wise Acre for lunch. I was surprised to drive up to an old gas station. We enjoyed our meal and the surroundings. The entre' ordered by the majority was the Grilled Sausage sandwich with homemade potato chips, and pickles. My wife had the same entre' along with Blackberry... More
Well, our first and last visit unfortunately. Really wanted to like this place but the food just fell short all the way around. It was nice to be able to reserve a table on a Saturday night and the farm to table concept should work but... service out-shined the food we had last night. My grass fed beef which was... More
Ordered off the sides menu. Wow! Wouldn't have thought of those combinations but glad they did. Outdoor seating was pleasant. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. The Chef happily gave me hints on how to make Kale salad. Nice conversation.
Wise Acres is a great spot, they revamped a gas station into a great cafe. The decor is fabulous and lively. They have a farm to table menu that is out of this world. Great wine and beer list, small menu that changes with the seasons. Love it will definately return. An the service is was fabluous!
This fine eatery linked to it's farm in Plato, MN prepares fresh food from the farm within hours of leaving the farm. Sausage, thick sliced bacon,eggs, and nearly everything (90%) comes directly from their farm. Have you ever had rhubarb/tomato ketchup? Jam made from raspberries and carrots? Not all is familiar, but the wait staff are super helpful and nice.... More
We had a long wait to get a table for three whereas if there were two of us it only would have been and half hour instead of a hour . The outside table with the umbrella was pleasant to sit under while waiting for a dining table and there was water you could get for yourself also a jet... More
Visiting Mpls for several days and had breakfast/brunch each day. This was by far the best. Farm-to-table and everything was fresh, fresh and wonderful! Cooked to perfection, great menu, good atmosphere, tables not too close...perfection! Casual dining for sure so don't expect white tablecloths but if you want great food and a relaxed, cool atmosphere, this is the place! Wild... More
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Preventing Window Strikes from Birds
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The dangerous relationships between birds and windows is one that comes in varying degrees. Sometimes it's just a quick peck of bird meeting glass. Others it's a small series of crashes and a flutter of wings. The worst, however, are the jarring impacts that resonate throughout an entire house, leaving you and your family members startled and often crippling or killing the bird. Sadly, these impacts are far more common than you might think. In an article for Audubon magazine, David Malakoff cited that in North America, window strikes kill between 100 million and 1 billion birds annually. According to an NPR story, Professor Daniel Klem of Mulhenberg College things that Malakoff's estimate is too conservative, and that the real number easily exceeds 1 billion birds in the United States alone.
Why do window strikes happen?
It's hard to know for certain exactly why window strikes happen, but observation has granted some measure of insight. The first, and seemingly most common, rationale is that birds simply cannot see glass. The transparency of the glass makes the window look open, and this is often complicated further by a window on the opposite side of the house. This causes what is commonly referred to as the "tunnel effect," meaning that the bird believes that the two windows lack glass and thus represent a clear tunnel to fly through.
The other primary reason for bird strikes seems to be reflections. Windows in houses and buildings can easily reflect the environments around them. So, while the house or building certainly appears to be a house or building, the windows look more like wooded areas which are perfectly safe for flying.
Ways to prevent window strikes
There are a range of possibilities for preventing window strikes. The most effective method is to remove a window, or to completely cover it with something opaque and non-reflective like wood or cardboard. Granted, this removing a window is a bit drastic and not practical for the vast majority of home owners. Thankfully, with a little understanding as to why birds strike windows, home owners can reduce bird strikes with more people-friendly methods.
Covering Windows
While boarding up windows is an extreme solution, it does prove a point. Putting something between the window's glass and the outside world can both alert a bird to a physical object and prevent reflection. The line for most home owners seems to be when such a covering moves from the area of protecting birds and into the realm of obstructing views. Home owners have several options like summer storm screens, to heavier plastic "shade cloth" and even the commercial CollidEscape film, all of which help to remove transparency and restrict reflection to various extents.
Silhouettes and Obstacles
Another tactic is to prevent the bird from coming near the window. Some homeowners put blockades, such as a tree or bird feeder, in front of a window, particularly windows that are struck with some frequency. If you notice that your bird feeder is causing birds to strike your window, then moving the feeder further from your house would be a prudent move. Another popular method, which works to varying degrees, is to intimidate birds away by way of statues and silhouettes. A statue of an owl, or a cut out made to resemble a flying hawk can cause an errant bird on a collision course with a window to change course.
The Happy Medium
For many home owners, window strikes are infrequent happenings and thus can easily be remedied by merely moving a bird feeder or placing a hawk silhouette in a tree. For others, more permanent measures must be taken. However, for majority of home owners in areas with heavy avian traffic, there is a happy medium. Make part of the window more obvious with the application of custom stickers. Placing stickers on a window makes the glass less transparent and can break up reflections, minimizing two of the most common reasons why birds strike windows in the first place. Special sticker creating techniques can even make these stickers nearly-invisible to humans while birds staying perfectly visible to birds. Such stickers benefit birds while doing very little to detract from the value humans derive from said windows.
Stickers used to prevent bird strikes can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Homeowners can make use of seasonal varieties like flowers for spring, snowflakes for winter, and even holiday images. These stickers can even be made in the images of predatory birds, thus mimicking the silhouette effects and adding to the sticker's effectiveness.
The real key to preventing bird strikes is to change the status quo. This can be done through changing the locations of physical things – like bird feeders and trees – thus forcing birds to alter their flight paths. Or, it can be done though intimidation, via silhouettes of predators. Or, a home owner can change the bird's perception of the actual window. Stickers, whether they are human-visible or not, make windows more obvious to birds, while screens and covering cloths negate the qualities (reflections and transparency) that make windows harmful to birds in the first place. The question for home owners is to determine which window strike prevention method works best for you.
Mark Trumper is the CEO of MaverickLabel.com, an industry leader in label and printing products catering towards the needs of small business owners. Maverick Label, the Internet's source for cheap stickers and window decals, is found online at: http://www.mavericklabel.com
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This gorgeous South Shore Sebastian Mocha 4-drawer chest features drawers framed with classic moldings for added elegance. Its profiled kick plates and its handles in a brushed antique bronze finish fit superbly with the trendy Mocha finish. The South Shore Sebastian collection can be adapted to your child's age and is perfect for younger and older children alike! The interior drawer dimensions are 27-1/4-inches wide by 13-1/2-inches front to back and are equipped with metal slides for smooth gliding. It measures 30-1/2-inches wide by 16-1/4-inches deep by 41-1/2-inches high. It is delivered in a box measuring 42-1/4-inches by 20-3/4-inches by 7-3/4-inches and weighing 92 pounds. Made of non-toxic recycled CARB2 compliant laminated particle panels. Complete assembly required by 2 adults. Tools are not included. 5-year limited warranty. Made in Canada.
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